TX/OU Dallas Observer Guide to Texas/OU Weekend 2022 LOUD & PROUD: VOICES OF THE RED RIVER RIVALRY BY JENNIFER DAVIS-LAMM You’re probably thinking that the official soundtrack of Texas/OU weekend is somewhere between the roar of snarled traffic, the clanging of amusement park rides, the hiss of deep fryers, and the clinking of shot glasses—and nobody could blame you for that. Those are all acoustically intertwined with the Red River Rivalry, for sure, but none so much as this harmonious event: The Red River Sing-Off. A yearly tradition at the Galleria Dallas, this event features the Longhorn Singers and the OU Men’s Glee Club in a spirited showcase of song. Each group sings a song that resonates with their team’s background and character—like “Okla- homa” for the OU crew and “Texas, Our Texas” for the Longhorn contingent. Both groups are musical institutions at their respective universities: The Long- horn Singers was founded in 1958, when the men’s and women’s glee clubs were combined into one choral supergroup. The elite group, made up of 36 under- grads, performs at UT events around campus and makes the rounds in Dallas every year during the Red River Rivalry. The OU Men’s Glee Club is the oldest music ensemble at the university, and most likely the entire state of Oklahoma. It dates back to 1845 and gained national attention in the mid 20th century, with performances at Carnegie Hall and on “The Ed Sullivan Show”. Today, they showcase their talents at academic cho- ral concerts, alumni events and, of course, throughout Texas/OU weekend. Catch both groups as they come to- gether for this free and friendly annual event on Friday, October 7, at 12 p.m. in Galleria Dallas’ Level One Center Court. Choose Your Side: Official Texas/OU Watch Parties Certain allegiances require their own space: you can’t have all that burnt or- ange stuffed into a bar with all that crim- son and cream. That’s why every year, Dallas traditionally plays host to a few official watch parties focused on cater- ing to their respective fans. The OU con- 16 tingent can head to their long-time meet-up spot (and official home of the OU Club of Dallas) at Henderson Tap House, 2323 North Henderson Avenue, at 11 a.m. With a full selection of local and craft beers, spirits, a giant patio, and a seemingly infinite number of giant TVs to watch, Sooners can raise a glass (or two) to their team at kick-off, and cele- brate/commiserate after the game. The Longhorn-inclined have two official watch parties to choose from, depend- ing on their geography. North Dallas fans can set their sights on the Longhorn Ice- house, 1901 West Northwest Highway, beginning at 10 a.m. on game day, where they’ll find 44 big screens to view the game—plus a giant, 14-foot screen inside and $5 “Bevoritas”, a refreshing orange house margarita on the rocks. Those in the more southern regions of Dallas can make their way to Landmark Bar and Kitchen, 5609 SMU Boulevard, with their array of HDTVs and a massive LED screen to highlight all the gameday ac- tion. Regardless of which side you’re on, there’s a home base for you this Texas/ OU weekend. Texas/OU Weekend Guide: This legendary weekend is not for the faint of heart: we’re opening up our fair city for a convergence of rivals, jamming our highways with Oklahomans and Austinites and all the alums from all the other places within driving distance. In short: grit your teeth, power up your fa- vorite navigation app and direct yourself somewhere with drink specials and giant TVs. That’s not exactly a tall order this weekend, but nonetheless, we’ve gath- ered up a few suggestions that’ll please Schooners and Longhorns alike. Shake off your team’s loss…or boogie down to celebrate the win at Amplified Live’s Gimme Gimme Disco event on Saturday, October 8, at 8 p.m. Voulez- vous a fully ABBA-inspired party? Then this is your jam. Tickets are $20 and up. Need to power up for gameday? IV Nu- trition Now is the perfect way to prepare for a long weekend of tailgating, climb- ing stadium steps, and making your way through the Midway at the State Fair of Texas. Choose from a variety of services, including hydration drips to replenish yourself before all that cheering and cel- ebrating—or vitamin C drips for maxi- mum Texas/OU weekend energy. Walk-ins are welcome. Ebb and Flow, with locations in Deep El- lum and the Shops at Legacy, offers an ambient stopover for food and drinks during your TX/OU activities. Their dinner menu includes the toasted ravioli appe- OCTOBER 6–12, 2022 DALLAS OBSERVER CLASSIFIED | MUSIC | DISH | CULTURE | UNFAIR PARK | CONTENTS dallasobserver.com
