Special Events

Art Showcase To Raise Funds for Historic Fort Worth Inc.

By Joy Donovan / August 31, 2025 /

Historic preservation and creativity will meet this week when the doors open for Preservation Is the Art of the City, a three-day art show and sale event hosted by Historic Fort Worth. The 22nd annual showcase will begin with Party With the Artist on Sept. 4 at First on 7th, located at 500 W. 7…

The Lorax Speaks for the Playhouses at NorthPark’s Annual Dallas CASA Event

By Joy Donovan / June 24, 2025 /

In Dr. Seuss’ book “The Lorax,” a curious boy hears the tale of how a flourishing land filled with Truffula Trees was stripped bare by the greedy Once-ler, despite the Lorax’s pleas to stop. He speaks for the trees. The story’s underlying message is if we don’t respect nature, we risk losing it. There’s also…

‘Hide and Peak’ Dallas CASA Playhouse Is Like Origami Come to Life

By Joy Donovan / June 9, 2025 /

Anyone lucky enough to get the playhouse named Hide and Peak, a part of the 30th annual Parade of Playhouses, will be set up for hours of imaginative and creative fun. “Everything was based on pure play,” said architect Patricio Sanchez, part of the team working on this unique playhouse that is part of the…

Be Nice to the Planet on Earth Day 2025

By Joy Donovan / April 8, 2025 /

Grab a bike. Take a walk. Ride a bus. Forget the plastic. And like they said in the groovy 1970s when Earth Day was launched, “Give a hoot; don’t pollute.” It’s time to celebrate Earth Day 2025 throughout North Texas. Always April 22, Earth Day this year carries the theme “Our Power, Our Planet.” First…

We’re Over The Moon About These Solar Eclipse Viewing Opportunities on Monday

By April Towery / April 7, 2024 /

By now you’ve purchased your solar eclipse sunglasses and scheduled PTO to witness the rare event when the moon passes between the sun and Earth, completely blocking the face of the sun.  We’ve rounded up some sizzling viewing party events to ensure this experience is one you won’t forget.  Totality begins at 1:40 p.m. Monday…