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SUMMARY:SPARK! Dallas and Meow Wolf Grapevine Join Forces to Spark Creativity in High School Students with PRISMATIC Pop-up Experience
DESCRIPTION:Dallas\, TX (May 6\, 2024) — SPARK! Dallas\, the innovative educational facility fostering creativity in youth\, announced a groundbreaking partnership with arts and entertainment company Meow Wolf second SPARK! PRISMATIC Art Pop-up Experience featuring 28 area high school artists’ creations. The colorful exhibition is an immersive experience showcasing the students’ creativity through a variety of themed areas imagined\, designed and built in a single color and theme. The community is invited to see the PRISMATIC Art Pop-up Experience June 1 to September 29 at SPARK!\, located at Southside Lamar (1409 Bothan Jean Blvd.\, Suite #004\, Dallas\, TX 75215).  \nMeg Bittner\, executive director of SPARK! said\, “As an inaugural grantee of the Meow Wolf Foundation for 2023-2024\, SPARK! Dallas is honored to announce Meow Wolf Grapevine as a presenting sponsor\, which will contribute to the success of the PRISMATIC Art Pop-up Experience. This partnership not only provides financial backing\, but also offers amazing opportunities for student enrichment\, including behind-the-scenes tours at Meow Wolf Grapevine\, mentorship from Meow Wolf’s Exhibitions team members and funding for materials.” \nSPARK! received 22 submissions\, and the following six public high schools were selected to participate based on their creativity\, design elements and proposal submission:\nCityLab High School (Dallas ISD) – Dream Cream(sicle) (coral)\nHillcrest High School (Dallas ISD) – Fungi Delight (red)\nNewman Smith High School (Carrollton/Farmers Branch ISD) – Orange Lovers (orange)\nWest Mesquite High School (Mesquite ISD) – Snake Eyes (green)\nWilliams High School (Plano ISD) – Automation Biker Frogs (purple)\nWoodrow Wilson High School (Dallas ISD) – Moonlight Sonata  (blue)  \nIn addition to being the presenting sponsor and major funder for this initiative\, Meow Wolf Grapevine is offering mentorship to the students and an opportunity to show the community their artistic creations come alive when the exhibition opens. \n“I am thrilled to mentor SPARK! Dallas students to inspire and empower young creators\,” said Exhibition Manager for Meow Wolf Grapevine Christy Howell. “This PRISMATIC Art Pop-up Experience offers students a platform to unleash their imagination and creativity. This partnership epitomizes the dynamic convergence of art\, technology\, and engineering\, offering students an unparalleled chance to delve into immersive design concepts.” \n“Partnering with SPARK!\, we are eager to see these innovative projects.”  said Lead Exhibition Technical Engineer at Meow Wolf Daniel Bornhorst.  “Meow Wolf Grapevine specializes in integrating traditional art with cutting-edge technology to create immersive experiences. From sound processing and lighting to scent design\, we blend various elements to craft truly unique experiences which makes this partnership perfect.”  \nBittner added\, “These public high school students are amazingly talented\, and I am impressed with how they have thoughtfully sketched and are creating their rooms into an interactive and immersive pop-up experience perfect for social media moments. I invite everyone to come see it and celebrate these students’ success.”  \nExhibit hours:\nOpen to public starting June 1-Sept. 29\nFridays: 1:00-8:00 p.m.\nSaturdays: 10:00 a.m.-8:00 p.m.\nSundays: 1:00-6:00 p.m.\nAdult Nights (age 21+): Thursdays starting June 6-Sept. 26\,5:00-9:00 p.m.  \nTicket prices:\nAdults regular admission:  $25\nChildren (ages 2-17) :  $23\nTeachers (with Teacher ID): $20\nAdult Night (age 21+): $40\, includes 2 drink tickets\nAll tickets include the PRISMATIC exhibit and admission to the play sculpture areas.  \nLearn more and make a ticket reservation: https://sparkdallas.org/prismatic/ or 214.421.7727.  \nAbout SPARK! Dallas:\nA nonprofit founded in 2010\, SPARK! Dallas provides children from second grade to high school with a fully immersive creative environment with hands-on learning that develops their self-definition as creative individuals. Through an endless roster of workshops and pop-up activities\, students exercise their creativity and learn from creative experts\, innovators\, and artists. The organization’s vision is to help students acquire creative skills to excel in school and compete in the work force. SPARK! also hosts interactive camps\, field trips and birthday parties. SPARK! is located in the historic South Side of Lamar building at 1409 Botham Jean Blvd\, Ste 004\, Dallas\, Texas 75215. For more information\, visit https://sparkdallas.org/.  \nABOUT MEOW WOLF:\nMeow Wolf is not your typical arts and entertainment company; they’re the creators of extraordinary\, mind-bending experiences that transport millions of adventurers of all ages into breathtaking realms of imagination and wonder. As the proud recipients of numerous accolades\, including Time Out’s #1 Immersive Experience in the US (2023)\, Fast Company’s World’s 50 Most Innovative Companies (2022 and 2020)\, and USA Today’s Top 10 Best Immersive Art Experiences (2022)\, Meow Wolf is committed to engaging curious seekers through the magic of discovery and play. They are distinct in their collaboration with hundreds of visionary artists who infuse creativity into every Meow Wolf experience. The journey began with the THEA Award-winning House Of Eternal Return in Santa Fe (2016)\, a mystery house with hidden passages and mesmerizing art exhibits. In Las Vegas\, Omega Mart (2021) presented a surreal grocery store experience. Denver’s Convergence Station (2021) appeared as a maximalist architectural marvel linking four alien worlds. In July 2023\, Meow Wolf unveiled The Real Unreal in the Dallas-Fort Worth metroplex\, and plans to open a new location in Houston in 2024. As a certified B-Corporation\, Meow Wolf leads in themed entertainment\, innovating and celebrating human imagination. All are invited to join a journey that defies convention\, blurring the lines between reality and fantasy.
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LOCATION:Southside Lamar\, 1409 Bothan Jean Blvd.\, Suite #004\, Dallas\, 75215
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SUMMARY:A New Colorful Tour of Deep Ellum with Dezi 5
DESCRIPTION:A fresh walking tour shared from the perspective of local musician and founder of the Dallas Entertainment Awards\, Dezi 5\, who grew up in Deep Ellum working at his grandmother’s soul food restaurant\, Vern’s Place. \nDezi 5 will take guests down Elm\, Main\, Crowdus Streets and more\, exploring the deep history of Deep Ellum as well as some of its more recent\, colorful past. \nDezi 5 has played venues across the neighborhood for decades and will weave in personal stories while also giving attendees an overview of the arch of the district’s history. \nThe tour are FREE to attend and begin at 3pm each Saturday at the Deep Ellum Community Center. \nDeep Ellum was listed in the National Register of Historic Places in 2023 and Dezi 5 personally contributed memorabilia and photos from Vern’s Place to the Deep Ellum Archive to keep the cultural center’s inimitable history alive. \nCome one\, come all!
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SUMMARY:We Are Living History- A Monthly History Collective
DESCRIPTION:Join us on Third Thursdays of the month in the Second Floor Flex Space of the Deep Ellum Community Center for a meetup for the Deep Ellum History Archive. \nMeet with like minded history lovers and discuss our lost and found history\, give oral testimony\, bring your own ephemera and artifacts to be documented and added to the Deep Ellum Archive in the Dallas Public Library Historical Archives. \nLet’s document our history! \nEach month\, on the 3rd Thursday from 6 to 8pm\, we will meet at the Deep Ellum Community Center to recap and show our latest donations\, discuss history topic of interest\, gather information and discover what we can about our neighborhood’s history. We will have the galleries and main exhibit in the Deep Ellum Community Center to explore. \n*Advance notice is required for digital presentation so we may get any equipment required set up. Email deccenter@deepellumtexas.com for more details.
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SUMMARY:LGBTQIA+ Suicide Prevention Vigil
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a heartfelt evening at the LGBTQIA+ Suicide Prevention Vigil\, where we come together as a community to raise awareness\, offer support\, and honor the lives impacted by suicide. This impactful event will feature powerful personal stories\, informative speeches\, and a moving candlelight vigil\, all aimed at fostering hope and resilience within our community. \nEvent Highlights\n– Welcome Address: Start the evening with a warm welcome from our host\, setting the tone for an evening of reflection and solidarity.\n– Personal Stories: Hear moving testimonies from individuals who have been directly impacted by suicide\, providing a poignant reminder of the importance of our collective efforts.\n– Informative Speeches: Gain valuable insights from experts and advocates in the field of mental health and LGBTQIA+ support.\n– Candlelight Vigil: Participate in a serene and powerful candlelight vigil to honor and remember those we have lost.\n– Resource Sharing: Access a variety of resources and support networks available to those in need. \nEvent Details\n🗓 Tuesday\, September 10th\n⏰ 6:30 PM – 8:00 PM\n📍 The Wild Detectives\, 314 W Eighth St\, Dallas\, TX 75208 \nAccessibility: The venue is fully accessible. If you have any specific needs or require accommodations\, please let us know. \nWhy Attend?\nThis vigil is not just an event; it’s a movement towards creating a more supportive and understanding community. Whether you have been personally affected by suicide\, work in the field of mental health\, or simply want to show your support\, your presence will contribute to a powerful collective statement of hope and resilience. \nRSVP and More Information\nPlease RSVP through our registration form https://forms.gle/dsqaC7e5UpE5Y3N7A to help us ensure a safe and organized event. For more details\, visit our event page or contact chc@dallashopecharities.org. \nVolunteer Opportunities\nIf you’re interested in contributing your time and energy to this meaningful cause\, we welcome volunteers to help with various aspects of the event. From setup to coordination\, your involvement can make a significant difference. To volunteer\, please sign up using the following link: https://bttr.im/2u7xj. \nJoin Us\nLet’s stand together to honor lives\, offer support\, and create a stronger\, more compassionate community. We look forward to seeing you there.
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LOCATION:The Wild Detectives\, 314 W Eighth St\, Dallas\, 75208
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