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SUMMARY:2024 Echelon Gala
DESCRIPTION:Chairs Trey Scardino\, Gracie Hunt\, and Maddy McGuire and Honorary Chairs Heather and Ray Washburne invite you to attend the 2024 Echelon Gala. This event culminates Echelon’s year of fundraising and volunteering for The Salvation Army by celebrating the fellowship of the community.
URL:https://dfw501c.com/event/2024-echelon-gala/
LOCATION:Hotel Swexan\, 2575 McKinnon Street\, Dallas\, 75201
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SUMMARY:DFW Nonprofit Resources Expo
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a day of networking and discovering mission-friendly business partners whose products and services are tailored to support your nonprofit organization. \nWould your business like to host a booth at the Expo? Visit https://dfwnonprofitexpo.expofp.com/ to reserve your spot.
URL:https://dfw501c.com/event/dfw-nonprofit-resources-expo/
LOCATION:Hurst Conference Center\, 1601 Campus Drive\, Hurst\, 76054
CATEGORIES:Sponsored
ORGANIZER;CN="North Texas Nonprofit Institute":MAILTO:ntxnpifrontdesk@outlook.com
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SUMMARY:Father's Day and Juneteenth Family Fun Weekend
DESCRIPTION:The Dallas Arboretum and Botanical Garden invites the community to celebrate Father’s Day and Juneteenth Family Fun Weekend\, presented by Primrose Schools in Dallas – Fort Worth\, featuring several events including a vintage car show\, Artscape: The Sequel\, a petting zoo\, floral fashion exhibit\, live music and more. \nWhat to Expect:\n•Shop from more than 60 top-tier artists showcasing a diverse array of fine art including paintings\, sculpture\, jewelry and more.\n•Get up close and personal with classic cars from the Classic Chassis Car Club\, adding a dash of vintage flair to the festivities.\n•Learn about the history of floral fashion at The Botanical Couture: From Garden to Garment exhibit.\n•Spend lazy hours in the colorful collection of 150 hammocks\, placed throughout the Pecan Grove.\n•Experience the vibrant atmosphere bursting with creativity and summer vibes.
URL:https://dfw501c.com/event/fathers-day-and-juneteenth-family-fun-weekend/
LOCATION:Dallas Arboretum and Botanical Garden\, 8525 Garland Rd\, Dallas\, 75218
ORGANIZER;CN="Dallas Arboretum":MAILTO:kgabbert@dallasarboretum.org
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SUMMARY:Dallas Arboretum’s Third Annual Pride in Bloom Celebration
DESCRIPTION:The Dallas Arboretum and Botanical Garden celebrates LGBTQ+ Pride Month with the return of the third annual Pride in Bloom celebration presented by Polestar Grapevine on June 8 and 9. The event returns with a weekend highlighting local LGBTQ+ artisans\, entertainers\, chefs and small businesses. Pride in Bloom kicks off Summer at the Arboretum: Endless Summer featuring 150 hammocks for people to relax in at the Pecan Grove.  \nEntrance to Pride in Bloom is included with paid general garden admission. Tickets\, which range from $10 to $16\, are required and can be purchased online at https://tickets.dallasarboretum.org/ or by calling 214.515.6615. On June 8 and 9\, admission is free to the Rory Meyers Children’s Adventure Garden as a part of Kelley Family Days offering access to the community with the purchase of a garden ticket.
URL:https://dfw501c.com/event/dallas-arboretums-third-annual-pride-in-bloom-celebration/
LOCATION:Dallas Arboretum and Botanical Garden\, 8525 Garland Rd\, Dallas\, 75218
ORGANIZER;CN="Dallas Arboretum":MAILTO:kgabbert@dallasarboretum.org
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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.
URL:https://dfw501c.com/event/spark-dallas-and-meow-wolf-grapevine-join-forces-to-spark-creativity-in-high-school-students-with-prismatic-pop-up-experience/
LOCATION:Southside Lamar\, 1409 Bothan Jean Blvd.\, Suite #004\, Dallas\, 75215
CATEGORIES:Sponsored
ORGANIZER;CN="SPARK! Dallas":MAILTO:info@sparkdallas.org
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SUMMARY:Summer at the Arboretum: Endless Summer
DESCRIPTION:Summer at the Arboretum: Endless Summer is set for June 1 to August 4 featuring 150 freestanding hammocks\, a Floral Fashion exhibit\, live music and performances\, cooking and floral demonstrations and Family Fun Fridays featuring favorite frozen treat vendors. Come visit the Dallas Arboretum and Botanical Garden this summer for a refreshing and enriching experience that blends nature\, art\, and education in perfect harmony. \nAdvanced time tickets are required and can be purchased online at https://tickets.dallasarboretum.org/. In June\, tickets range in price from $10-$16. In July\, admission is $5 per person ages 2 and up\, and August Dollar Days return at $3 per person ages 2 and up. Admission to the Rory Meyers Children’s Adventure Garden (RMCAG) is an additional $3 per person. Entrance is free to RMCAG the weekends of June 8-9 and July 4-7\, thanks to a generous donation from the Kelley Family. Parking is $12 purchased online\, or $15 purchased at the gate. In August\, parking is $6.
URL:https://dfw501c.com/event/summer-at-the-arboretum-endless-summer/
LOCATION:Dallas Arboretum and Botanical Garden\, 8525 Garland Rd\, Dallas\, 75218
ORGANIZER;CN="Dallas Arboretum":MAILTO:kgabbert@dallasarboretum.org
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SUMMARY:🌈 LGBTQIA+ Affirming Services Resource Fair 🌟
DESCRIPTION:Dallas Hope Charities invites you to join us for an empowering event aimed at connecting the LGBTQIA+ community with vital resources and support services. Whether you’re seeking housing assistance\, health services\, legal aid\, or more\, our resource fair has something for everyone. \n🗓️ Date: Saturday\, May 18th\n🕛 Time: 12:00 PM – 2:00 PM\n📍 Location: The DAIRE Center\, 2600 N Stemmons Fwy Suite 160\, Dallas\, TX 75207\, USA \nAt the fair\, attendees will have access to a variety of free and low-cost services\, including:\n– Housing information and assistance\n– Health services\, including STI/HIV testing and vaccinations\n– Legal aid and guidance\n– Nonperishable food distribution\n– Period product distribution\n– $10 McDonald’s gift cards and DART passes\n– Monkeypox vaccines with $25 Walmart gift cards \nDon’t miss this opportunity to connect with affirming and supportive resources tailored to the LGBTQIA+ community. Spread the word\, mark your calendars\, and join us for a day of empowerment\, support\, and community building. \nInterested in volunteering? Sign up at https://bttr.im/2u7xj to lend a helping hand and make a difference in our community! \nFor more information\, please contact Dallas Hope Charities at chc@dallashopecharities.org. We look forward to seeing you there! \n#LGBTQIA+ #AffirmingServices #ResourceFair #CommunitySupport #DallasEvents #Inclusion #SupportAll
URL:https://dfw501c.com/event/%f0%9f%8c%88-lgbtqia-affirming-services-resource-fair-%f0%9f%8c%9f/
LOCATION:The DAIRE Center\, 2600 N Stemmons Fwy Suite 160\, Dallas\, 75207
ORGANIZER;CN="Dallas Hope Charities":MAILTO:hope@dallashopecharities.org
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SUMMARY:Dallas Arboretum's Fourth Annual Black Heritage Celebration
DESCRIPTION:The Dallas Arboretum’s fourth annual Black Heritage Celebration returns Saturday\, May 18\, and Sunday\, May 19 for a weekend full of fun and cultural experiences for the whole family. As the Arboretum honors the past\, enjoys the present\, and looks toward the future\, diversity is celebrated through various Black cultural experiences. The weekend celebration\, presented by Bank of America\, showcases the unique talents\, art\, fashion and businesses from the local Black community who have garnered national and international acclaim. One of which is DeDe McGuire\, philanthropist and host of the nationally syndicated talk show “DeDe in the Morning” heard locally on KKDA/K104. She is the 2024 honorary chair of the Black Heritage Celebration. The weekend’s events include chef demonstrations\, live entertainment and a curated Black-owned vendor market with more than 40 businesses. The celebration is open to the public and entry fee is included in the general admission to the Dallas Arboretum.
URL:https://dfw501c.com/event/dallas-arboretums-fourth-annual-black-heritage-celebration/
LOCATION:Dallas Arboretum and Botanical Garden\, 8525 Garland Rd\, Dallas\, 75218
ORGANIZER;CN="Dallas Arboretum":MAILTO:kgabbert@dallasarboretum.org
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SUMMARY:NAMIWalks North Texas 2024
DESCRIPTION:Take steps at 2024 NAMIWalks North Texas to raise awareness for mental health and stop the stigma. The walk also celebrates mental health recovery\, honors those who have lost their lives to mental health conditions and raises funds for the nonprofit. This year’s goal is to raise more than $150\,000. NAMIWalks North Texas includes a resource fair\, activities for kids\, and free parking. The fundraiser is pet-friendly. Founded in 1982\, NAMI North Texas\, a 501(c)(3) tax-deductible nonprofit organization\, advocates for equitable access to mental health services\, treatment\, supports and research and is steadfast in its commitment to raise awareness and build a community of hope for all of those in need. Serving Dallas\, Collin\, Denton\, and Rockwall counties\, NAMI North Texas provides essential and free education\, advocacy and support group programs.
URL:https://dfw501c.com/event/namiwalks-north-texas-2024/
LOCATION:7300 Roughriders Trial                         Frisco\, Texas\, 7300 Roughriders Trial\, Frisco
CATEGORIES:Fundraisers
ORGANIZER;CN="NAMI North Texas":MAILTO:DeannaC@naminorthtexas.org
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