A museum?  In Addison?  There are actually two.  Mary Kay Cosmetics, headquartered in Addison has a museum.  And the other is the Cavanaugh Flight Museum, located at 4572 Claire Chennault (phone: 972-380-8800). The mission of this non-profit museum is to: promote aviation studies perpetuate America's aviation heritage restore, operate, maintain and display historically significant vintage aircraft collect materials related to aviation history The museum contains not only aircraft, but aviation art and artifacts.  There is even a gift shop. You can schedule a 30-minute flight in a real WWII warbird, with 48 hours notice and subject to weather conditions.  Select from a N2S-4 Stearman open cockpit biplane ($195) or an AT-6 Texan ($275).  Allow for an hour's time, total. Admission to the m... 06/15/2008

From zero lot (garden) homes to mansions, Addison has it all.  Here's what is currently on the market in Addison, Texas, by subdivision.  Some of the areas have required HOAs, others don't.  I recently uploaded a list of condos, a list of townhomes, and a list of duplexes. Subdivision Street Sq Ft Bed/Bath/Gar Price Addison Place Vinland 1425 2/2/2 $159,900 Addison Place Planters Row 1571 3/2.5/2 $169,900 Addison Place Planters Row 1330 2/2/2 $173,000 Addison Place Westgrove 2072 3/3/2 $199,900 Midway Meadows Le Grande 1929 3/2.5/2 $225,500 Midway Meadows Winter Park 1606 3/2.5/2 $239,900 Midway Meadows Bobbin 1714 3/2/2 $258,500 Midway Meadows Dome 2508 3/2.5/2 $299,900 Grand Addison Windsor 1991 3/2.5/2 $250,000 Grand Addison Aspen 2360 3/2.5/2 $292,500 Grand Addison Cambridge 2488 3/... 06/15/2008

If it's a half duplex you're after, here's what's available in Addison, Texas.  Subdivision Street Bed/Bath/Gar Sq Ft Price Midway Meadows Sopras Circle 2/2/2 1752 $191,000 Midway Meadows Sopras Circle 2/2.5/2 1948 $199,900 Midway Meadows Morman Lane 3/2/2 1832 $199,900 Midway Meadows Morman Lane 3/2/2 2038 $209,900 Midway Meadows Morman Lane 2/2.5/2 1900 $219,000 Midway Meadows Sopras Circle 3/2.5/2 2143 $227,000 Midway Meadows Sopras Circle 2/2/2 2334 $229,900 Midway Meadows Morman Lane 3/2.5/2 1918 $234,500 Midway Meadows Morman Lane 3/3/2 2286 $238,500 The Midway Meadows subdivision is the only part of Addison with duplex homes.  There are also zero lot (garden) homes in the subdivison.  The Pecan Square condos are nearby, but not part of the subdivision. Please call if you have an ... 06/14/2008

Looking for a townhouse in Addison, Texas?  You have several choices.  Those in Asbury Circle are under construction and the Stanford Court Villas are partially completed.  If you prefer a mixed use community, District A is for you.  Town Homes Addison and Towne Lake are in more residential areas. Townhouse Complex Street Bed/Bath/Gar Sq Ft Price Town Homes Addison Oberlin Way 2/2.5/2 1601 $226,900 Town Homes Addison Berklee Dr. 3/3/2 1914 $241,900 Town Homes Addison Berklee Dr. 3/2.5/2 1781 $249,900           Towne Lake Towne Green 3/2/2 1659 $239,900 Towne Lake Towne Lake 3/2.5/2 1849 $285,000 Towne Lake Towne Green 3/3/2 2118 $307,110 Towne Lake Towne Lake 4/3/2 2076 $308,000           Asbury Circle Sugar Tree Way 3/2.5/2 2584 $286,661 Asbury Circle Sugar Tree Way 4/3.5/2 2326 $292,7... 06/14/2008

If you're looking for a condo in Addison, TX, you have lots to choose from today. Condo Complex Street Bed/Bath/Gar Sq Ft Price Brooktown Townhouses Brookhaven Club 2/2.5/0 1373 $90,000 La Mirada Proton Dr. 1/1/5/1 920 $97,900 La Mirada Proton Dr. 3/2.5/1 1473 $174,900 Pecan Square Beltway Dr 2/1.5/1 952 $124,900 Pecan Square Beltway Dr 2/1.5/1 987 $127,000 Valley of Bent Tree Ledgemont Ln. 2/1/5/0 978 $110,000 Valley of Bent Tree Ledgemont Ln. 2/2/0 1076 $105,000 Aventura Addison Circle 1/1/2 1296 $212,000 Aventura Addison Circle 2/2/2 1735 $240,000 Aventura Addison Circle 2/2/2 1735 $245,000 Aventura Addison Circle 2/2/2 1735 $245,000 Townhomes of District A Sebolt 2/2.5/2 1667 $255,000 Townhomes of District A Sebolt 2/2.5/2 1844 $272,000 Townhomes of District A Spectrum 3/3/2 2173 $4... 06/14/2008

There's new construction in Addison!  Ashton Woods Homes is building 3-story townhouses in a new subdivision on Belt Line Road between Marsh Lane and Midway Road on the south side of the street. There will be only 72 homes built.  All are 3 bedroom, 2.5 bath and 2-car garage.  Several on Sugar Tree Way are already listed in MLS and others on Asbury Lane, Amberwood Lane and Everwood Lane will follow.  There are 2 different floor plans available: the 2326 sq ft Stillwater plan, and the larger 2573 Clearwater plan.  The pre-construction prices are $278,900 and $288,900 respectively. Interior features include GE stainless appliances, granite counters, tile backsplash, 42" cabinetry in the kitchen; garden tub, designer fixtures, separate shower in the master bath; pedestal sink, ceramic tile... 06/12/2008

Firemen, city council members, and residents of the Addison Timbers Home Owners Association gathered 'round the fountain Friday evening for food, comraderie and fun.  ATHOA is in the Midway Meadows subdivision. EMS and firefighters arrived in style in the ambulance and fire truck and drew looks from non-residents driving past on their way to the dog park.  Outgoing ATHOA board members Virginia, Val and Evelyn and remaining members Rhonda and John were on hand to welcome new board members Jerry, Dick, and Lorrie. Councilman Greg Hirsch and his son stopped by for a cookie and splash in the fountain.           If this looks like a neighborhood you might enjoy living in, let me know!  There are currently 2 homes for sale in the ATHOA. 3/2.5/2, 1929 sq ft, listed at $228,500 3/2/2, 1865 sq f... 05/18/2008

It's true.  Every vote does count! Four candidates ran for three seats on the the Addison (Texas) city council in yesterday's election.  The field included three incumbents, Tom Braun, Dennis Kraft, and Roger Mellow, plus Blake Clemens, last year's loser by 29 votes. The unofficial tabulation (which becomes "official" after being canvassed by the town council on May 20th) looks like this: Candidate Precinct 1600 & 1601 (Fire Sta. #2) Precinct 1602 (Fire Sta. #1) Early Voting  Totals Tom Braun 251 58 193 502 Roger Mellow 175 66 177 418 Dennis Kraft 176 49 165 390 Blake Clemens 142 60 176 378 Congratulations to the returning councilmen!  And BRAVO for getting elected without taking donations from any individuals or from any special interest groups. Should Mr. Clemens choose to run again n... 05/11/2008

Mother's Day, Addison TX Style Check out these 3 ways to show Mom how much you love her!  Reserve an evening after-dinner carriage ride for you and Mom with Addison's only carriage company.Lotsa Spotswww.lotsaspotscarriage.com   Schedule a rejuvenating day spa trip for a facial and massage to relax Mom's mind, body and spirit.Benessere5039 Addison Circle972-490-7546     Order a beautiful bouquet of flowers and have them delivered right to Mom's door from this family-owned shop serving the Addison area.Celia's Floral4151 Belt Line Roadwww.celiasflorist.com   Happy Mother's Day! 05/11/2008

If you are a parent in Addison Texas, there's a Google Group you'll want to investigate.  It is a private forum designed to give Addison parents a simple and interactive platform in which to share ideas and to communicate with each other.  Parents of Addison children will grow and work together to form bonds in the community in order to enrich the experiences of the children's lives together.Consider joining the group.  Once you are a member, you can post ideas and invite new members.Here's the Addison! Parents Google Group site: http://groups.google.com/group/addisonparents 05/07/2008

A great reason to live in Addison is the Addison Athletic Club.  The Athletic Club offers a wide variety of recreational, health, fitness and athletic programs for residents only.  There are about 3500 members with approximately 400 participating on the busiest days. Special programs and events for all ages are offered throughout the year.  Want to know the best part?   Memberships are valid for as long as you reside in Addison and the cost is ..................... a ONE TIME non-refundable $10.00 processing fee per applicant.  You did not read that incorrectly.  Not once a month, not once a year, just one time for as long as you live in Addison!So what do you get for all this?  The facilities include:Indoor and outdoor swimming pools Four racquetball courts Cybex weight circuit, Hammer... 05/03/2008

Just a quick reminder to my fellow DFW RE colleagues that we'd love to see you at our annual fundraiser today to benefit our wonderful organizations.  Below are the details.I'll be there all afternoon and if you're in the area, stop by, I'd love to say hi!The Dallas Regional Chapter of the International Association of Home Staging Professionals (DIRC) and the  Forth Worth Regional Chapter of the International Association of Home Staging Professionals (FWIRC) along with our valued business parter CORT Furniture Rental, are co-hosting a fundraising event for World Wide Staging Service Week 2008 benefiting our philanthropies.Along with the IASHP Foundation, DIRC & FWIRC are also raising awareness and money to benefit Promise House, Dallas, TX.The Mission of Promise House (from the Promise ... 04/30/2008

The park and fountain on Le Grande Drive in the Midway Meadows subdivision in Addison TX is about to get a makeover.  Slade Strickland, the Director of Parks & Recreation for the Town of Addison has announced plans to revitalize the park and fountain. His goal is to immediately address areas that have little or no significant cost impact on the parks operations budget that can be accomplished by parks staff.  These are as follows:Prune overhanging tree limbs that are interfering with the flags.Replace the torn flags.Remove the hollies immediately north of the flag poles to open up a view to the fountain from the street.Experiment with a different type of fountain nozzle that will elevate the spray configuration so it is visible from the street without reconfiguring the fountain at all.R... 04/29/2008

It's that time of year again and I am very excited!  The ‘Taste of Addison" is back.  http://www.addisontexas.net/events/TasteAddison  Located at 4970 Addison Circle Drive in Addison, Texas.  It starts May 9th and runs through May 11th.  Friday 5pm-12am, Saturday 12pm- 12am, and Sunday 12pm-6pm.  I predict it will be better than ever.  It is fun to take family and friends to try all the different foods, wines, rides, and listen to the live bands.  The Black Crows are going to be there!There are many restaurants on the venue but I strongly suggest you try the following- Amado's, Avanti, BJ's, Blue Goose, Blue Mesa, Buffalo Wild Wings, Cantina Laredo, Chamberlain's Steak & Chop House, Clay Pit, Cristina's, Hooter's, Humperdink's, The Londoner, The Melting Pot, Mi Piaci, Mr. Sushi, Nate's ... 04/27/2008

FREE!  Every Saturday in June in the Addison (Texas) Arts & Events District! Bring the family or a date and spend the evening outdoors enjoying movies projected on the big screen!June 7: We Are Marshall (PG)June 14: Sandlot (PG)June 21: Seabiscuit (PG13)June 28: Rocky (PG)All shows start at 8:00 pm.  Park at the nortwest corner of Dallas Parkway and Arapaho Road and walk to Addison Circle (4970 Addison Circle Drive). 04/27/2008

The main topic at last week's Addison Town Hall meeting, hosted by Mayor Joe Chow, was the Brookhaven Club Drive redevelopment project, Vitruvian Park.  This UDR development will cover 99 acres, replacing 9 parcels of old apartment complexes.  There will be a 12 acre waterfront park around a springfed creek, with open spaces, an amphitheater park, a neighborhood park, public art, 500,000 sq ft of office space, 6000 housing units, plus retail.  Pedestrian activities will be encouraged.  This 6-phase project has already begun.  Some of the apartment complexes have been bulldozed.  According to the Mayor, the property values of the 39 unit condo complex right next door to the multiuse Vitruvian Park will increase in Value.  {Pssst!  Want to buy there?  I have a listing there, a 2 BR condo ... 04/18/2008

Warm up those taste buds!  It's almost time for the annual Taste Addison event in Addison Texas - this year it's May 9-11.  Over 50 restaurants will be participating and there will be wine tastings, music, children's entertainment, carnival rides and games.  Come to Addison Circle Park (4970 Addison Circle Drive) for the festivities.Friday, May 9th: 5 PM - MidnightSaturday, May 10th: Noon - MidnightSunday, May 11th: Noon - 6 PM Entertainment:Grace Potter and the NocturnalsThe Black CrowesThe AftersParticipating Restaurants:300 DallasAmado's Mexican CuisineAstoria Cafe & Wine BarAvanti Euro BistroBerry Berry YogurtBJ's RestaurantBlack FinnBlue Goose CantinaBlue Mesa GrillBuffalo Wild WingsCafe MisoCantina LaredoChamberlain's Fish Market & GrillChamberlain's Steak & Chop HouseClay PitCris... 04/17/2008

New construction is everywhere in Addison!VITRUVIAN PARK (AKA THE BROOKHAVEN PROJECT)United Dominion Realty has bought nine old apartment complexes, will tear them down and build new multi-family housing.  This $1 Billion project will bring 5,400 new residential units to Addison.  KELLER SPRINGS LOFTSIcon Partners will soon be under construction on a 362-unit multi-family project at the southeast corner of Keller Springs Road and Addison RoadALLEGROSNK Realty is currently under construction on a 272-unit multi-family project, with associated retail uses on the ground floor, in Addison Circle, between Spectrum Drive and the Dallas North Tollway.  FAIRFIELD ADDISONFairfield Residential is currently under construction on 414 new multi-family units in Addison Circle, on the west side of Quo... 03/29/2008

It's that time of year again!  Time for the semi-annual Town of Addison Meeting - like a state of the union address, but with local content. This will be hosted by the Mayor (currently, Joe Chow) and the Town Council. These meetings are always informative and enlightening. This is NOT the same thing as a city council meeting!  On the agenda: the redevelopment of Brookhaven Club Drive and expansion of the trail systeman update on Addison CircleAddison's websitespecial events (Taste of Addison, Kaboom Town are coming up!)the Dallas Independent School District Bond ProgramThis is a great way to meet your neighbors and get up close and personal with our elected Addison officials.  There's usually a time for questions from the audience at the conclusion of the presentations.  Come on out on ... 03/26/2008

All politics is local, as the saying goes.  And it doesn't get any more local than city council elections (except at the HOA level).  It's time, once again, to vote for Addison Town Council members.There are 4 candidates for 3 seats in the May 10, 2008 election: incumbents Tom Braun (Mayor Pro Tempore), Dennis Kraft (Councilmember), and Roger Mellow (Deputy Mayor Pro Tempore).  They are joined by Blake Clemens who ran unsuccessfully last year and is hoping for different results this time.As reported last year in The Dallas Morning News: "A routine background check by The Dallas Morning News revealed that Mr. Clemens was arrested in Florida in 1993. His former wife accused him of threatening her during their divorce, according to police reports. Prosecutors dismissed the case against him... 03/23/2008