BEGIN:VCALENDAR
VERSION:2.0
PRODID:-//Dallas Fort Worth Nonprofit Business Journal - ECPv6.16.3//NONSGML v1.0//EN
CALSCALE:GREGORIAN
METHOD:PUBLISH
X-WR-CALNAME:Dallas Fort Worth Nonprofit Business Journal
X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://dfw501c.com
X-WR-CALDESC:Events for Dallas Fort Worth Nonprofit Business Journal
REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H
X-Robots-Tag:noindex
X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H
BEGIN:VTIMEZONE
TZID:America/Chicago
BEGIN:DAYLIGHT
TZOFFSETFROM:-0600
TZOFFSETTO:-0500
TZNAME:CDT
DTSTART:20230312T080000
END:DAYLIGHT
BEGIN:STANDARD
TZOFFSETFROM:-0500
TZOFFSETTO:-0600
TZNAME:CST
DTSTART:20231105T070000
END:STANDARD
BEGIN:DAYLIGHT
TZOFFSETFROM:-0600
TZOFFSETTO:-0500
TZNAME:CDT
DTSTART:20240310T080000
END:DAYLIGHT
BEGIN:STANDARD
TZOFFSETFROM:-0500
TZOFFSETTO:-0600
TZNAME:CST
DTSTART:20241103T070000
END:STANDARD
BEGIN:DAYLIGHT
TZOFFSETFROM:-0600
TZOFFSETTO:-0500
TZNAME:CDT
DTSTART:20250309T080000
END:DAYLIGHT
BEGIN:STANDARD
TZOFFSETFROM:-0500
TZOFFSETTO:-0600
TZNAME:CST
DTSTART:20251102T070000
END:STANDARD
END:VTIMEZONE
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240615T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240617T170000
DTSTAMP:20260530T182246
CREATED:20240606T213206Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240606T213206Z
UID:23965-1718442000-1718643600@dfw501c.com
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
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240608T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240609T170000
DTSTAMP:20260530T182246
CREATED:20240606T213054Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240606T213054Z
UID:23633-1717837200-1717952400@dfw501c.com
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
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240601T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240929T200000
DTSTAMP:20260530T182246
CREATED:20240711T221305Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240711T221305Z
UID:23373-1717236000-1727640000@dfw501c.com
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
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240601T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240804T170000
DTSTAMP:20260530T182246
CREATED:20240711T221253Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240711T221253Z
UID:23290-1717232400-1722790800@dfw501c.com
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
END:VEVENT
END:VCALENDAR