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Rapper Drake speeds into Dallas as part of 'It's All a Blur' tour

Drake will perform at American Airlines Center on June 24 as part of his "It's All a Blur" tour.

Photo courtesy of Drake

Superstar rapper Drake is bringing his 2023 "It’s All A Blur" tour to Dallas' American Airlines Center on Saturday, June 24.

The tour, which kicks off in New Orleans on June 16, will travel to 21 cities across North America over the course of three months, with a handful of cities getting multiple dates. In addition to Dallas, Drake will also go to Houston on June 21.

UPDATE 3-16-23: Drake has added second dates in both Dallas on June 25 and Houston on June 22.

UPDATE 4-24-23: Drake has rescheduled his Dallas concerts to September 14 and 15 and Houston concerts to September 17 and 18. He's also added 12 shows to the tour, including a stop in Austin on September 11.

This will be Drake’s first tour since going on the road with Migos in 2018, which also included stops in Dallas and Houston.

The title of the tour is in reference to the nearly unprecedented level of success the rapper has had in his career, with all seven of his solo albums - including 2022's Honestly, Nevermind - reaching No. 1 on multiple Billboard charts. His most recent album - Her Loss, a collaboration with 21 Savage - also went to No. 1, continuing the streak.

Ticket sales for the tour will begin with a Cash App Card presale, going on March 15 at 12 pm through March 16 at 10 pm. There will also be a Sprite presale on March 16 from 12-10 pm; fans can look for updates on Sprite.com and sign up for Sprite emails to gain access.

There will be additional presales throughout the week ahead of the general onsale beginning on March 17 starting at 12 pm on drakerelated.com.

DRAKE: ‘IT’S ALL A BLUR’ 2023 TOUR DATES:

Jun 16 – New Orleans, LA – Smoothie King Center
Jun 19 – Nashville, TN – Bridgestone Arena
Jun 21 – Houston, TX – Toyota Center
Jun 24 – Dallas, TX – American Airlines Center
Jun 28 – Miami, FL – Miami-Dade Arena
Jul 01 and 02 – Atlanta, GA – State Farm Arena
Jul 05 and 06 – Chicago, IL – United Center
Jul 08 – Detroit, MI – Little Caesars Arena
Jul 11 and 12 – Boston, MA – TD Garden
Jul 14 – Montreal, QC – Bell Centre
Jul 17 and 18 – Brooklyn, NY – Barclays Center
Jul 25 and 26 – New York, NY – Madison Square Garden
Jul 28 – Washington, DC – Capital One Arena
Jul 31 – Philadelphia, PA – Wells Fargo Center
Aug 12 and 13 – Inglewood, CA – Kia Forum
Aug 18 – San Francisco, CA – Chase Center
Aug 21 and 22 – Los Angeles, CA – Crypto.com Arena
Aug 25 – Seattle, WA – Climate Pledge Arena
Aug 28 – Vancouver, BC – Rogers Arena
Sep 01 – Las Vegas, NV – T-Mobile Arena
Sep 05 – Glendale, AZ – Desert Diamond Arena

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Fun in the Trees

Go Ape Adventure Park to bring ziplining and treetop thrills to Cedar Hill

Rendering of Go Ape Adventure Park in Cedar Hill

Image courtesy of City of Cedar Hill

The new Go Ape Adventure Park in Cedar Hill brings ziplining and more to the treetops of the Dallas suburb.

A new Go Ape Adventure Park is swinging into the Midtown district of Dallas suburb Cedar Hill. The Cedar Hill City Council approved the new park during its meeting Tuesday, August 25 meeting, according to a release.

The adventure experience, known for its ziplines, rope bridges, tree houses, and canopy walks, currently has one other DFW park, in Arlington (a Plano location is closed for repairs this season). There's also one location in the Houston area and locations in eight other states.

Designed to offer a range of experiences for people of all ages, the Cedar Hill location will pair Go Ape’s most popular attractions with new, site-specific adventures inspired by the city’s unique terrain and natural landscape, the release says.

While many details of the Cedar Hill location are still TBA, if it's anything like the Arlington park, guests can expect a Treetop Adventure, a three-hour, high-ropes course with eagle-eye views of the terrain below; and a one-hour version called Treetop Journey. The Arlington park also has a range for outdoor axe-throwing.

People at Go Ape Walk among the treetops at Go Ape!. Photo courtesy of Go Ape!

Construction is expected to begin before the end of 2026, with the goal of opening in spring 2027.

“We’re incredibly proud to partner with Cedar Hill to bring these new aerial amenities to life," said Tony Holt, CEO of Go Ape, in a statement. "From design and installation through ongoing operations, our goal is to create exceptional experiences that residents and visitors can enjoy for years to come, while adding a new dimension to the city’s recreation and visitor experience."

Midtown is an emerging district in Cedar Hill, designed to be a connected, walkable destination for retail, dining, entertainment, office, hospitality, and mixed-use development.

Go Ape will join the already-existing Library in a Park, Government Center, and Cinemark movie theater in the Midtown district.

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