DALLAS, Aug. 4, 2015 /PRNewswire/ -- CrowdSource,
the events company of The Dallas Morning News, in
partnership with Hunt Realty Investments and Reunion Tower, today
announced The Reunion: Where
Music Meets Tradition, a new annual celebration on the lawn at
Reunion (the base of Reunion
Tower). The unique evening of entertainment will take place on
Friday, October 9, 2015, and will
highlight a busy month of celebrations across the city. The event
will kick off at 4:00 p.m. and
continue until the late night hours.
Pop-rock band Weezer will headline the evening's events,
performing after a light-up-the-night fireworks spectacular
launched from Reunion Tower. The evening will be filled out by an
impressive lineup of local and national bands and other
entertainment.
"We are excited to announce our partnership with CrowdSource as
the exclusive event producer of our new annual event, The
Reunion," said Patricia Gibson, President of Hunt Realty
Investments. "This particular event will offer something for
everyone, on Dallas' own front
lawn, at the base of our iconic Reunion Tower."
The "Ultimate Happy Hour" kicks things off at 4:00pm, which along with food and drink specials,
will also showcase local bands, Trombone Shorty & Orleans
Avenue, and the chart-topping pop band Fitz and the Tantrums. After
the fireworks show, headlining band Weezer takes the stage. Then,
at 10:30 p.m., guests will have a
perfect view of the Omni Dallas Hotel for Expanded Cinema, a Dallas
Video Fest program of video art works that wrap the hotel.
"We couldn't be more thrilled to launch The Reunion for our city. It's a new
tradition, that will celebrate the festive fall season and the
authentic spirit of Dallas," said
Alison Draper, President of
CrowdSource. "This one-of-a-kind local experience will bring
together buzz-worthy musical talent, entertainment, and the
ultimate pyrotechnics spectacular from the city's most iconic
landmark in one unforgettable night. We look forward to
working with our partners to make this event a memorable gathering
and celebration for all who attend."
Gibson added, "There is nothing else quite like seeing fireworks
fired from the top of the tower. We hope The
Reunion held on Texas-OU
weekend will become a tradition for our city that everyone enjoys
for years to come."
General Admission to the event is $40, and VIP Passes and corporate hospitality are
also available. The presale will begin on Wednesday, August 5th with
time-limited discounts, and tickets will go on sale to the public
at regular prices on Saturday, August 15,
2015.
Visit www.TheReunionDallas.com for more information.
About CrowdSource
CrowdSource is a Dallas-based events company that partners with
local, regional and national organizations to engage audiences by
creating impactful consumer experiences. As part of The
Dallas Morning News, CrowdSource owns and produces events
ranging in scope from entertainment and sports to education and the
arts. Most recently CrowdSource has produced Savor, Dallas' Premiere food and wine festival;
Untapped, the highly curated craft beer and music festivals; The
Dallas Festival of Ideas; and One Day University. For more
information, please visit www.TheCrowdSource.com.
About Hunt Realty Investments, Inc. and Hunt
Consolidated, Inc.
Hunt Realty Investments, Inc. is an
affiliate of Hunt Consolidated, Inc., which is a part of the Hunt
family of companies directed by Ray L.
Hunt. Hunt Consolidated Inc. is a diversified
holding company for a privately owned group of entities based in
Dallas, Texas. These entities are
engaged in oil and gas exploration and production, refining, power,
real estate, ranching and private equity investments. For more
information visit www.HuntConsolidated.com.
About Reunion Tower
The iconic Reunion Tower is
managed by Reunion Tower Operations Co., LLC and owned by Hunt
Realty Investments, Inc. Re-opened in the fall of 2013, the
GeO-Deck at Reunion Tower offers visitors the only indoor/outdoor
observation deck in the city with unique views of Dallas and its surrounding communities. The
interactive exhibits allow visitors an opportunity to discover
hidden gems, historic landmarks, museums, parks and
more. For more information
visit www.ReunionTower.com.
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