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Alt-rockers Wilco set Dallas date on major U.S. tour this fall

Wilco will play at South Side Ballroom on September 28.

Photo by Peter Crosby

Alt-rock band Wilco has added a series of dates across the United States to its 2023 "Cruel Country" tour, including a stop at South Side Ballroom in Dallas on Thursday, September 28.

The tour, which had already revealed 20 dates in Europe in August and September, will start in Wichita, Kansas, on September 25. The U.S. leg will include 22 shows through October 27, including a stop in Austin on September 29.

The tour is in support of Wilco's most recent album, 2022’s Cruel Country, a two-disc album that was released to critical acclaim. The record is the band's 12th of their career, dating back to their 1995 debut, A.M.

In addition to the tour, Wilco fans can look forward to the release of frontman Jeff Tweedy's new book, World Within a Song: Music That Changed My Life and Life That Changed My Music, which will be released on November 7. The book is mix of memories, music, and inspiration built around the 50-plus songs that changed Tweedy’s life.

Ticket sales for the Dallas show will begin with a presale on Wednesday, June 7 at 10 am, ahead of the general on-sale on Friday, June 9 at 10 am at Ticketmaster.com.

Wilco Tour Dates

Mon. Sept. 25 - Wichita, KS @ Wave
Tue. Sep. 26 - Tulsa, OK @ Cain’s Ballroom
Thu. Sep. 28 - Dallas, TX @ South Side Ballroom
Fri. Sep. 29 - Austin, TX @ Moody Amphitheater @ Waterloo Park
Sun. Oct. 1 - Albuquerque, NM @ Kiva Auditorium
Tue. Oct. 3 - Scottsdale, AZ @ Scottsdale Civic Center East Bowl Stage
Wed. Oct. 4 - Los Angeles, CA @ The Theatre at Ace Hotel
Thu. Oct. 5 - Los Angeles, CA @ The Theatre at Ace Hotel
Fri. Oct. 6 - Los Angeles, CA @ The Theatre at Ace Hotel
Sun. Oct. 8 - Monterey, CA @ Rebels & Renegades Festival
Wed. Oct. 11 - Los Angeles, CA @ The Bellwether
Fri. Oct. 13 - Santa Barbara, CA @ Arlington Theatre
Sat. Oct. 14 - Berkeley, CA @ Greek Theatre
Mon. Oct. 16 - Portland, OR @ Keller Auditorium
Tue. Oct. 17 - Seattle, WA @ Paramount Theatre
Wed. Oct. 18 - Seattle, WA @ Paramount Theatre
Fri. Oct. 20 - Salt Lake City, UT @ Eccles Theater
Sun. Oct. 22 - Denver, CO @ Mission Ballroom
Mon. Oct. 23 - Omaha, NE @ The Astro Theater
Wed. Oct. 25 - Kansas City, MO @ Midland Theatre
Thu. Oct. 26 - St. Louis, MO @ Stifel Theatre
Fri. Oct. 27 - Bentonville, AR @ The Momentary

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Pickleball News

Upscale new Serve & Sip Pickleball Club to open in middle of Dallas

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Serve & Sip Pickleball Club is coming to Dallas soon.

Is pickleball still hot? You bet, and here's a new one coming to central Dallas: Called Serve & Sip Pickleball Club, it's being billed as the largest indoor-outdoor pickleball venue in the heart of Dallas and will reside at 11250 N, Central Expy., in a former Conn's appliance store at the northeast corner of Royal Lane.

According to a release, it's scheduled to open in 2025.

Serve & Sip is from Alex Menzel, an entrepreneur, developer, and SMU grad who envisions a "premium, bespoke blend of sport and hospitality, all within a vibrant and meticulously designed environment." Like regular pickleball, but classier.

Serve & Sip will feature professional-grade courts, an outdoor patio, and a dining experience — an environment where players can compete, drink craft cocktails, or unwind with friends. All are welcome: from seasoned players to those who want to drink and watch seasoned players play.

It's early yet, and Menzel did not provide information on how the dining operation would factor in, or what the food and drink would be; nor any details about exact number of courts or total square footage.

"I have plenty more details, but can't give away the secret sauce quite this early," Menzel says.

OK, so there's some kind of Russian dressing on the menu. See that is a joke because fast-food restaurants always say their sauce is secret even though it's usually Russian dressing, does this ruin the joke by explaining it?

They're mainly just hoping that its central location — with access to the White Rock Creek Trail, the Cottonwood Creek Trail, the Northaven Trail Bridge, not to mention US-75 — will make it a destination, not just for pickleball activities, but also as a gathering space and more importantly, event space.

"Where some venues might focus on simply filling a space with as many courts as possible, Serve & Sip takes a different approach," Menzel says. "We believe that the best pickleball experience is about more than just the game—it is about creating a welcoming atmosphere, nurturing a strong sense of community, and fostering a deep sense of belonging through tailored hospitality."

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