﻿<?xml version="1.0" encoding="utf-8"?><rss xmlns:a10="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom" version="2.0"><channel><title>Calendar</title><link>https://desoto.bubblelife.com/community/desoto_calendar</link><description>Calendar</description><item><link>https://desoto.bubblelife.com/community/desoto_calendar/library/35671060/key/3516486113/10292026_900_AM_CST_Oak_Cliff_Cultural_Districts_Ruta_de_Altares</link><author>Augustine Jalomo</author><title>10/29/2026 9:00 AM (CST) Oak Cliff Cultural District's Ruta de Altares</title><description>&lt;p align="left"&gt;&lt;b&gt;BOUNDLESS BY MEMORY: OAK CLIFF CULTURAL DISTRICT ANNOUNCES &lt;/b&gt;&lt;b&gt;RUTA DE ALTARES &lt;/b&gt;&lt;i&gt;A Free, Self-Guided Walking Tour Proving That Memory is &lt;/i&gt;&lt;i&gt;Not Relegated to One Location&lt;/i&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p align="left"&gt;&lt;b&gt;RUTA UNLOCKS OCTOBER 29, 2026. &lt;/b&gt;&lt;b&gt;RUNS OCTOBER 30 THROUGH NOVEMBER 1,&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;The Oak Cliff Cultural District (OCCD) invites the community to experience the annual Ruta de Altares, a free, self-guided Día de Los Muertos tour spanning the historic Jefferson and Bishop Boulevard corridors. The experience officially unlocks on Thursday, October 29, 2026, and runs through Sunday, November 1, 2026, culminating in a festive Family Block Party at CocoAndré. &lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;Spanning two iconic corridors, this four-day event places the heart and soul of Oak Cliff front and center. Seamlessly blending the spirit of a traditional art walk with deep-rooted community storytelling, Ruta de Altares features beautiful community ofrendas (altars), local artists, neighborhood history, and exclusive specials at neighborhood businesses along the way. &lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;Ruta de Altares is more than a tour; it is an immersion into everything that makes this community whole, says Carina Arellano, founder of Ruta de Altares and the newest member of the OCCD executive committee. We are using the powerful Día de Los Muertos weekend to unite our community around such a time-honored tradition where we remember our lost loved ones. Memory is a powerful thing. This year, an extended route is offered for those entities who want to take part because, as we say, memory is not limited to one location. Plus, we want to share the love and include those who might be located a little bit outside of our official district. Visitors are invited to take the tour, discover hidden gems, and reconnect with the vibrant legacy of the Oak Cliff neighborhood. &lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;Event Registration &amp; Community Impact&lt;br /&gt; While the walk is entirely self-guided, visitors can scan a dedicated QR code to gain full access to the interactive map and designated stops along the route. The QR code will be active starting October 29 and can be found online or displayed at participating retailers and businesses along Jefferson and Bishop Boulevards. &lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;Local businesses, organizations, and community champions are also invited to select a sponsorship level or make a general donation to support ongoing cultural programming. The official deadline to secure an event sponsorship is Monday, October 26, 2026. Proceeds directly help the Oak Cliff Cultural District support local creatives, coordinate route stops, and connect visitors with neighborhood restaurants, shops, theaters, galleries, murals, and historic venues. &lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;For more information or to view the sponsorship packet, please visit www.oakcliffculturaldistrict.org or contact Carina Arellano directly at 214.298.1118.  &lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;b&gt;About Oak Cliff Cultural District (OCCD)&lt;br /&gt; &lt;/b&gt;Established in 2023, the Oak Cliff Cultural District (OCCD) is a 501(c)(3) non-profit arts organization encompassing the historic area between Zang, West Davis Street, Rosemont Avenue, and 12&lt;sup&gt;th&lt;/sup&gt; Street, including the Jefferson Boulevard, Bishop Arts, and TyPo subdistricts. Home to nearly 500 entertainment venues, restaurants, galleries, theaters, cultural centers, and retail establishments, OCCD honors the past, elevates the present, and envisions a bold, community-driven future. Through community-centered programming, advocacy, and collaborative events, OCCD works to uplift local creatives, preserve the neighborhoods diverse voices, and foster a thriving economic environment for neighborhood businesses and cultural venues within its boundaries. &lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;For interviews: Contact Donna Miller, Miller Consulting 214-226-1265 Dmiller@millerpr.com&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;img src="https://desoto.bubblelife.com/viewimage/key/3561121462/ruta_flyer_102026.png?w=512&amp;h=384"&gt;&lt;/p&gt;</description><pubDate>Thu, 29 Oct 2026 09:00:00 Z</pubDate></item><item><link>https://desoto.bubblelife.com/community/desoto_calendar/library/35671060/key/3511033161/10302026_830_AM_CST_Online_Car_Auction_-_America_Can_Cars_for_Kids</link><author>Every Car Can Charity</author><title>10/30/2026 8:30 AM (CST) Online Car Auction - America Can Cars for Kids</title><description>&lt;div dir="auto"&gt;&lt;strong&gt;**ONLINE ONLY**&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/div&gt;
&lt;div dir="auto"&gt;Our vehicle auction is open to the public with bids starting at just $200. Everyone is welcome, all you need is a government issued ID or passport and a $200 refundable deposit. &lt;/div&gt;
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&lt;div dir="auto"&gt;Click the link to sign up to bid by visiting our website at www.carsforkids.org&lt;/div&gt;
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&lt;div dir="auto"&gt;&lt;span&gt; &lt;iframe src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/ULj2SebkNEU" frameborder="0" width="425" height="350"&gt;&lt;/iframe&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/div&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;img src="https://desoto.bubblelife.com/viewimage/key/3515798130/fb-ads-for-auction-4-2023.png?w=512&amp;h=384"&gt;&lt;/p&gt;</description><pubDate>Fri, 30 Oct 2026 08:30:00 Z</pubDate></item><item><link>https://desoto.bubblelife.com/community/desoto_calendar/library/35671060/key/3516484600/10302026_1000_AM_CST_Fill_the_Flex_at_Epic_Waters_Indoor_Waterpark</link><author>BrandEra Marketing</author><title>10/30/2026 10:00 AM (CST) Fill the Flex at Epic Waters Indoor Waterpark</title><description>&lt;p dir="ltr"&gt;&lt;span&gt;Do you have a heart for helping neighbors in need? Then you have what it takes to Fill the Flex!&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p dir="ltr"&gt;&lt;span&gt;Were inviting North Texans to help fill our official Epic Waters vehicleknown as the Flexwith non-perishable food for local families. Our annual community food drive collected an incredible 10,000-plus items last year, and we need your help to beat that total in 2026.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p dir="ltr"&gt;&lt;span&gt;From Oct. 30 through Nov. 19, bring 10 eligible non-perishable food items to Epic Waters Guest Services during regular operating hours and receive one complimentary All-Day General Admission return ticket. Suggested donations include canned vegetables, fruit, beans, soup, chili, tuna and chicken, along with cereal, oatmeal, pasta sauce, boxed meals and other shelf-stable staples.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p dir="ltr"&gt;&lt;span&gt;Return tickets are valid through Feb. 28, 2027, and must be redeemed in person. Saturdays and holidays are excluded.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p dir="ltr"&gt;&lt;span&gt;We know North Texans can come together to make this years food drive truly epicand beat last years total! View the donation guide, operating hours and ticket blackout dates at &lt;/span&gt;&lt;a href="https://epicwatersgp.com/fill-the-flex"&gt;&lt;span&gt;epicwatersgp.com/fill-the-flex&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;span&gt;.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;span&gt; &lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;img src="https://desoto.bubblelife.com/viewimage/key/3561156831/fill_the_flex_logo_white_outline_1.png?w=512&amp;h=384"&gt;&lt;/p&gt;</description><pubDate>Fri, 30 Oct 2026 10:00:00 Z</pubDate></item><item><link>https://desoto.bubblelife.com/community/desoto_calendar/library/35671060/key/3511647320/10302026_1000_AM_CST_Texas_Pinners_Conference_and_Expo</link><author>Noel Hampton</author><title>10/30/2026 10:00 AM (CST) Texas Pinners Conference and Expo</title><description>&lt;div class="OutlineElement Ltr SCXW16237741 BCX0"&gt;
&lt;p class="Paragraph SCXW16237741 BCX0"&gt;&lt;span class="TextRun SCXW16237741 BCX0" lang="EN-US" xml:lang="EN-US" data-contrast="none"&gt;WHO: &lt;/span&gt;&lt;span class="TextRun SCXW16237741 BCX0" lang="EN-US" xml:lang="EN-US" data-contrast="none"&gt;?&lt;/span&gt;&lt;a class="Hyperlink SCXW16237741 BCX0" href="https://tx.pinnersconference.com/" rel="noreferrer noopener" target="_blank"&gt;&lt;span class="TextRun Underlined SCXW16237741 BCX0" lang="EN-US" xml:lang="EN-US" data-contrast="none"&gt;&lt;span class="NormalTextRun SCXW16237741 BCX0" data-ccp-charstyle="Hyperlink"&gt;Texas Pinners Conference&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;span class="TextRun SCXW16237741 BCX0" lang="EN-US" xml:lang="EN-US" data-contrast="auto"&gt; - Pinterest-inspired conference and expo featuring 200 top business contributors. &lt;/span&gt;&lt;span class="EOP SCXW16237741 BCX0" data-ccp-props="{"201341983":0,"335559739":160,"335559740":240}"&gt; &lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
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&lt;p class="Paragraph SCXW16237741 BCX0"&gt;&lt;span class="TextRun SCXW16237741 BCX0" lang="EN-US" xml:lang="EN-US" data-contrast="none"&gt;WHAT: &lt;/span&gt;&lt;span class="TextRun SCXW16237741 BCX0" lang="EN-US" xml:lang="EN-US" data-contrast="none"&gt;Pinners Conference is excited to host its Pinterest-inspired conference on Friday, Sept. 30, and Saturday, Oct. 1, in the Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex. Attendees can learn, create, connect and shop the latest DIY trends inspired by creativity and passion for craft-making. The two-day conference and expo will provide 100+ Pinterest-based classes taught by experts in DIY, home décor, food arts, fashion, beauty, self-improvement, party-planning, photography and a full tradeshow floor with over 300 vendors. Visit &lt;/span&gt;&lt;a class="Hyperlink SCXW16237741 BCX0" href="https://tx.pinnersconference.com/" rel="noreferrer noopener" target="_blank"&gt;&lt;span class="TextRun Underlined SCXW16237741 BCX0" lang="EN-US" xml:lang="EN-US" data-contrast="none"&gt;&lt;span class="NormalTextRun SCXW16237741 BCX0" data-ccp-charstyle="Hyperlink"&gt;tx.pinnersconference.com&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;span class="TextRun SCXW16237741 BCX0" lang="EN-US" xml:lang="EN-US" data-contrast="none"&gt; for more information. To stay updated with the Pinners Conference in Texas, check out @pinnersconf on all platforms. Dont forget to follow the #PinnersTX and #pinnersconf to follow this event!&lt;/span&gt;&lt;span class="EOP SCXW16237741 BCX0" data-ccp-props="{"201341983":0,"335559739":160,"335559740":240}"&gt; &lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
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&lt;p class="Paragraph SCXW16237741 BCX0"&gt;&lt;span class="TextRun SCXW16237741 BCX0" lang="EN-US" xml:lang="EN-US" data-contrast="none"&gt;WHEN: &lt;/span&gt;&lt;span class="TextRun SCXW16237741 BCX0" lang="EN-US" xml:lang="EN-US" data-contrast="none"&gt;The event will occur Friday, Sept. 30, from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. and Saturday, Oct. 1, from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;span class="EOP SCXW16237741 BCX0" data-ccp-props="{"201341983":0,"335559739":160,"335559740":240}"&gt; &lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
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&lt;p class="Paragraph SCXW16237741 BCX0"&gt;&lt;span class="TextRun SCXW16237741 BCX0" lang="EN-US" xml:lang="EN-US" data-contrast="none"&gt;WHERE: &lt;/span&gt;&lt;span class="TextRun SCXW16237741 BCX0" lang="EN-US" xml:lang="EN-US" data-contrast="none"&gt;Texas&lt;/span&gt;&lt;span class="TextRun SCXW16237741 BCX0" lang="EN-US" xml:lang="EN-US" data-contrast="none"&gt;Pinners Conference will be hosted at Will Rogers Memorial Center, located at 3401 W Lancaster Ave, Fort Worth, Texas 76107. &lt;/span&gt;&lt;span class="EOP SCXW16237741 BCX0" data-ccp-props="{"201341983":0,"335559739":160,"335559740":240}"&gt; &lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
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&lt;p class="Paragraph SCXW16237741 BCX0"&gt;&lt;span class="TextRun SCXW16237741 BCX0" lang="EN-US" xml:lang="EN-US" data-contrast="none"&gt;COST: &lt;/span&gt;&lt;span class="TextRun SCXW16237741 BCX0" lang="EN-US" xml:lang="EN-US" data-contrast="auto"&gt;General admission is $10 and includes access to the tradeshow shopping floor. Children 8 and under are free. Class materials sold separately. Multi-day passes are available&lt;/span&gt;&lt;span class="TextRun SCXW16237741 BCX0" lang="EN-US" xml:lang="EN-US" data-contrast="auto"&gt;.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;span class="EOP SCXW16237741 BCX0" data-ccp-props="{"201341983":0,"335559739":160,"335559740":240}"&gt; &lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
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&lt;/div&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;img src="https://desoto.bubblelife.com/viewimage/key/357188743/pinners.png?w=512&amp;h=384"&gt;&lt;/p&gt;</description><pubDate>Fri, 30 Oct 2026 10:00:00 Z</pubDate></item><item><link>https://desoto.bubblelife.com/community/desoto_calendar/library/35671060/key/3511101000/10292026_800_PM_CST_Bars_Measures_by_Idris_Goodwin</link><author>Bishop Arts Theatre Center</author><title>10/29/2026 8:00 PM (CST) Bars &amp; Measures by Idris Goodwin</title><description>&lt;p&gt;&lt;span&gt;Two brothers, both musicians. The classical pianist is Christian. The jazz bassist is Muslim. When Bilal is accused of being a terrorist and jailed awaiting trial, Eric tries to stay connected by pushing aside his own classical aspirations in order to learn big brother's jazz style. Separated by prison bars and religious convictions, the brothers scat and be-bop through their shared language of music. As his brother's trial progresses, Eric becomes disillusioned and struggles to decide if he believes the charges levied against his beloved older brother, or if false accusations make him a beleaguered martyr to a prejudiced, paranoid nation.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;Come early and enjoy a complimentary glass of champagne. Visit www.bishopartstheatre.org for tickets or call (214) 948-0716.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;img src="https://desoto.bubblelife.com/viewimage/key/353835074/ig_bars_measures_final.png?w=512&amp;h=384"&gt;&lt;/p&gt;</description><pubDate>Thu, 29 Oct 2026 20:00:00 Z</pubDate></item><item><link>https://desoto.bubblelife.com/community/desoto_calendar/library/35671060/key/3511591531/1112026_All_Day_Southfork_Trade_Days_Outdoor_market</link><author>Janna Timm</author><title>11/1/2026 (All Day) Southfork Trade Days!  Outdoor market</title><description>&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Southfork Ranch,&lt;/strong&gt; made famous by the show, DALLAS, in the 80's is hosting a monthly outdoor &lt;strong&gt;Trade Days market&lt;/strong&gt;.  You find all kinds of one-of-a-kind items, such as boutique clothing, jewelry, salsa, beef jerky, shoes, books, home decor, yard art, t-shirts, children's clothing, puppies, custom furniture, art and even a psychic!  Family and dog friendly!  January is also featuring live entertainment by a one-man band, Walter Strauss and horse and carriage rides!  See our Facebook page for more details:  Trade Days at Southfork Ranch.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;img src="https://desoto.bubblelife.com/viewimage/key/3514527410/january_trades_day_flyer.jpg?w=512&amp;h=384"&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;img src="https://desoto.bubblelife.com/viewimage/key/3514527460/img_6230.jpg?w=512&amp;h=384"&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;img src="https://desoto.bubblelife.com/viewimage/key/3514527454/img_4702.png?w=512&amp;h=384"&gt;&lt;/p&gt;</description><pubDate>Sun, 01 Nov 2026 00:00:00 Z</pubDate></item><item><link>https://desoto.bubblelife.com/community/desoto_calendar/library/35671060/key/3511274332/1122026_500_PM_CST_Mixology_Mondays_at_The_Parlor</link><author>Culver Public Relations</author><category>Area Food &amp; Dining Events</category><title>11/2/2026 5:00 PM (CST) Mixology Mondays at The Parlor</title><description>&lt;p dir="ltr"&gt;&lt;span&gt;Mixology Mondays classes are hosted weekly at &lt;/span&gt;&lt;a href="https://www.theparlordallas.com/lto-page"&gt;&lt;span&gt;The Parlor&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;span&gt;, inside &lt;/span&gt;&lt;a href="https://www.marriott.com/en-us/hotels/daldh-sheraton-dallas-hotel/overview/"&gt;&lt;span&gt;Sheraton Dallas&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;span&gt;, from 5-6pm. The cocktail featured varies weekly and reservations are required. The cost is $30/per person which does not include tax and gratuity. The interactive mixology classes are led by the hotels talented Mixologist, Adam, who has explored more than 43 countries and worked at luxury properties and bars across the world. Guests can have fun mixing a cocktail and then enjoy the delicious creation. Reservations are required. &lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p dir="ltr"&gt;&lt;span&gt;Complimentary parking at any of the hotels restaurants and bars for up to 4 hours is available in the hotels parking garage across the street from the front entrance. Please bring your parking ticket and present it for validation. &lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p dir="ltr"&gt;&lt;span&gt;Reservations can be made here: &lt;/span&gt;&lt;a href="https://activities.travelcurious.com/book/marriott-com-daldh?opa-deeplink=1ee5eda7-0aaf-6156-8177-3110f231cef5"&gt;&lt;span&gt;https://activities.travelcurious.com/book/marriott-com-daldh?opa-deeplink=1ee5eda7-0aaf-6156-8177-3110f231cef5&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;span&gt;. &lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;span id="docs-internal-guid-e376b747-7fff-854a-0ea6-19699ed38e60"&gt; &lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;</description><pubDate>Mon, 02 Nov 2026 17:00:00 Z</pubDate></item><item><link>https://desoto.bubblelife.com/community/desoto_calendar/library/35671060/key/3511219550/10292026_1200_PM_CST_Call_for_Artists</link><author>Giddens Gallery of Fine Art in Grapevine</author><title>10/29/2026 12:00 PM (CST) Call for Artists</title><description>&lt;p&gt;We are always searching for new artists to join our Giddens Gallery family.  Email Michele@giddensgallery.com to inquire.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;img src="https://desoto.bubblelife.com/viewimage/key/3519549414/a_call_for_artist.jpg?w=512&amp;h=384"&gt;&lt;/p&gt;</description><pubDate>Thu, 29 Oct 2026 12:00:00 Z</pubDate></item><item><link>https://desoto.bubblelife.com/community/desoto_calendar/library/35671060/key/3516422321/1172026_800_AM_CST_Breakthrough_T1D_Dallas_Walk</link><author>Juliette DC</author><title>11/7/2026 8:00 AM (CST) Breakthrough T1D Dallas Walk</title><description>&lt;p&gt;Join Breakthrough T1D for the Dallas Walk on Saturday, Nov. 7, at Grandscape in The Colony. This family-friendly event brings together individuals and families of all ages and abilities to support people living with type 1 diabetes (T1D), raise awareness, advance research and move closer to a cure.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;The morning begins at 8 a.m. with activities, Resource Row and stage entertainment. The opening ceremony and T1D Champions Parade begin at 9 a.m., followed by the 1.5-mile walk at 9:30 a.m. Light refreshments, activities and family fun continue at 10 a.m.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;Participants can take part in a Flag Ceremony celebrating personal connections to T1D, share messages of hope and encouragement on the Community Wall, explore the Pathway to Progress highlighting milestones in T1D research, and see Breakthrough Mile signs honoring local T1D champions.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;The walk is led by Event Co-Chairs John Dillon and Sarah Morris. For the Dillon family, the event is personal. Johns youngest daughter, Lauren, was diagnosed with T1D at age 19 during her freshman year of college after being hospitalized with blood sugar levels in the 700s. With no family history of T1D, the family quickly learned the physical, mental and emotional challenges of managing an autoimmune diseaseand discovered a supportive T1D community that helped them navigate the journey.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;Today, the Dillon family is deeply involved in the T1D community. Lauren has volunteered and interned with Breakthrough T1D and is pursuing a masters degree in nonprofit leadership, inspired in part by her experience with T1D and her desire to help others. John, his wife Elisha and their family are leading the Dallas Walk in honor of Lauren and alongside the T1D community they have come to know and love.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;Come walk, connect with the T1D community and help make a difference. Participants can register to walk in person or virtually. Free general parking is available at 5750 Grandscape Blvd.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;Learn more or register at &lt;a href="https://www2.breakthrought1d.org/site/TR?fr_id=10315&amp;pg=entry"&gt;https://www2.breakthrought1d.org/site/TR?fr_id=10315&amp;pg=entry&lt;/a&gt;.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;img src="https://desoto.bubblelife.com/viewimage/key/3561166922/dallas_dillon_family.jpeg?w=512&amp;h=384"&gt;&lt;/p&gt;</description><pubDate>Sat, 07 Nov 2026 08:00:00 Z</pubDate></item><item><link>https://desoto.bubblelife.com/community/desoto_calendar/library/35671060/key/3516423103/1172026_800_AM_CST_Breakthrough_T1D_Dallas_Walk</link><author>Juliette DC</author><title>11/7/2026 8:00 AM (CST) Breakthrough T1D Dallas Walk</title><description>&lt;p&gt;Join Breakthrough T1D for the Dallas Walk on Saturday, Nov. 7, at Grandscape in The Colony. This family-friendly event brings together individuals and families of all ages and abilities to support people living with type 1 diabetes (T1D), raise awareness, advance research and move closer to a cure.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;The morning begins at 8 a.m. with activities, Resource Row and stage entertainment. The opening ceremony and T1D Champions Parade begin at 9 a.m., followed by the 1.5-mile walk at 9:30 a.m. Light refreshments, activities and family fun continue at 10 a.m.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;Participants can take part in a Flag Ceremony celebrating personal connections to T1D, share messages of hope and encouragement on the Community Wall, explore the Pathway to Progress highlighting milestones in T1D research, and see Breakthrough Mile signs honoring local T1D champions.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;The walk is led by Event Co-Chairs John Dillon and Sarah Morris. For the Dillon family, the event is personal. Johns youngest daughter, Lauren, was diagnosed with T1D at age 19 during her freshman year of college after being hospitalized with blood sugar levels in the 700s. With no family history of T1D, the family quickly learned the physical, mental and emotional challenges of managing an autoimmune diseaseand discovered a supportive T1D community that helped them navigate the journey.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;Today, the Dillon family is deeply involved in the T1D community. Lauren has volunteered and interned with Breakthrough T1D and is pursuing a masters degree in nonprofit leadership, inspired in part by her experience with T1D and her desire to help others. John, his wife Elisha and their family are leading the Dallas Walk in honor of Lauren and alongside the T1D community they have come to know and love.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;Come walk, connect with the T1D community and help make a difference. Participants can register to walk in person or virtually. Free general parking is available at 5750 Grandscape Blvd.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;Learn more or register at &lt;a href="https://www2.breakthrought1d.org/site/TR?fr_id=10315&amp;pg=entry"&gt;https://www2.breakthrought1d.org/site/TR?fr_id=10315&amp;pg=entry&lt;/a&gt;.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;img src="https://desoto.bubblelife.com/viewimage/key/3561169352/dallas_dillon_family.jpeg?w=512&amp;h=384"&gt;&lt;/p&gt;</description><pubDate>Sat, 07 Nov 2026 08:00:00 Z</pubDate></item><item><link>https://desoto.bubblelife.com/community/desoto_calendar/library/35671060/key/3516424952/1172026_1200_PM_CST_Plano_Food_Wine_Festival_at_Legacy_West</link><author>Kathy Beazley</author><title>11/7/2026 12:00 PM (CST) Plano Food + Wine Festival at Legacy West</title><description>&lt;p&gt;&lt;span id="docs-internal-guid-f033f975-7fff-5f30-ddfd-271a492e1496"&gt;&lt;span&gt;The 9th Annual Plano Food + Wine Festival, presented by Land Rover, returns to Legacy West on Saturday, Nov. 7, from noon to 6 p.m., bringing together North Texas' top restaurants, wineries and culinary experiences for one unforgettable afternoon. Guests can sample signature dishes from more than 30 restaurants, including Truluck's, Uchiko, Quartino, Earls Kitchen + Bar, Fogo de Chão and more, while enjoying tastings of more than 100 wines, premium spirits, local vendors, live entertainment and interactive experiences throughout Legacy West. Food + Wine Tasting Passes are $80, with Wine-Only Passes ($45), Food-Only Passes ($55) and the Visit Plano VIP Pass ($125) also available. Tickets have sold out in previous years, so advance purchase is encouraged. For tickets and information, visit &lt;/span&gt;&lt;a href="http://planofoodandwinefestival.com"&gt;&lt;span&gt;planofoodandwinefestival.com&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;span&gt;.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;</description><pubDate>Sat, 07 Nov 2026 12:00:00 Z</pubDate></item><item><link>https://desoto.bubblelife.com/community/desoto_calendar/library/35671060/key/3516469973/1172026_730_PM_CST_Grand_Canyon_Country</link><author>The Richardson Symphony Orchestra</author><title>11/7/2026 7:30 PM (CST) Grand Canyon Country</title><description>&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Rimsky-Korsakov&lt;/strong&gt; Capriccio Espagnol&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Sibelius&lt;/strong&gt; The Swan of Tuonela&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Vaughan Williams&lt;/strong&gt; The Lark Ascending&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Grofé&lt;/strong&gt; Grand Canyon Suite&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;   &lt;em&gt;Nicholas Bardonnay, photographer &amp; multimedia artist&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;   Take a breathtaking journey through an immersive experience that bridges music and panoramic imagery with symphonic photochoreography from Westwater Arts. Rimsky-Korsakovs &lt;em&gt;Capriccio Espagnol&lt;/em&gt; dazzles with color and Spanish flair. Sibelius &lt;em&gt;The Swan of Tuonela&lt;/em&gt; drifts into a mysterious, dreamlike world. Vaughan Williams &lt;em&gt;The Lark Ascending&lt;/em&gt; soars with peaceful lyricism and quiet reflection. The journey ends with Grofés &lt;em&gt;Grand Canyon Suite&lt;/em&gt;, an expansive musical portrait that captures the vastness and wonder of Americas most iconic landscape.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;img src="https://desoto.bubblelife.com/viewimage/key/3564090724/rso_2026-2027_season_social_2_grand_canyon_blank_1080x1080.jpg?w=512&amp;h=384"&gt;&lt;/p&gt;</description><pubDate>Sat, 07 Nov 2026 19:30:00 Z</pubDate></item><item><link>https://desoto.bubblelife.com/community/desoto_calendar/library/35671060/key/3516420740/11132026_730_PM_CST_Bruce_Wood_Dance_Dallas_Alice_in_Wonderland</link><author>Augustine Jalomo</author><title>11/13/2026 7:30 PM (CST) Bruce Wood Dance Dallas' Alice in Wonderland</title><description>&lt;p&gt;Bruce Wood Dance Dallas launches its 17th season with &lt;strong&gt;Alices Adventures in Wonderland,&lt;/strong&gt; an imaginative triple-bill packed with humor, vivid theatricality, and storytelling for all ages. The program features the highly anticipated Dallas premiere of Joy Bollingers &lt;em&gt;Alices Adventures in Wonderland&lt;/em&gt;, the world premiere of Noelle Kaysers &lt;em&gt;Hänsel und Gretel&lt;/em&gt;, and a revival of founder Bruce Woods beloved classic, &lt;em&gt;Schmetterling &lt;/em&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Friday and Saturday, November 13 and 14 at 7:30 PM&lt;/strong&gt;, and &lt;strong&gt;Sunday, November 15 at 2:00 PM&lt;/strong&gt; at Moody Performance Hall (&lt;a href="https://www.google.com/maps/search/2520+Flora+St,+Dallas,+TX+75201?entry=gmail&amp;source=g" target="_blank"&gt;2520 Flora St, Dallas, TX 75201&lt;/a&gt;). Tickets range from $27 to $79 at TicketDFW.com. Student and senior rush tickets ($15) are available at the box office 90 minutes prior to showtime. For group sales, contact &lt;a href="mailto:boxoffice@ticketdfw.com" target="_blank"&gt;boxoffice@ticketdfw.com&lt;/a&gt; or call &lt;a href="https://brucewooddance-dot-yamm-track.appspot.com/2fVVTPT38zoXxkpH3jXNLlbOtONtnsV_7PS0QZ6GB6wY5bbvyoAFKaxhaDcqjG5iIJD9Y6FOwUkKflzHkuM1tamhRTek_iLG0GaWT-rS8OgnvLoR-PwBo8w8gJCvuIh-2pO-zCOT3BNMPzk7g6bVQqFIoj5eGcRG916Xvra3QFEtz9EeMtWNeUidzofpI-R8z7w" target="_blank"&gt;214-871-5000&lt;/a&gt;.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Program Highlights:&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;ul&gt;
&lt;li&gt;&lt;em&gt;Alices Adventures in Wonderland&lt;/em&gt; (Dallas Premiere) | Choreography by Joy Bollinger | &lt;em&gt;A new production and choreography commissioned in 2025 by the Fort Worth Symphony Orchestra, Robert Spano Music Director.&lt;/em&gt; Bruce Wood Dance Dallas Resident Choreographer Joy Bollingers acclaimed adaptation of Lewis Carrolls beloved tale transports audiences through a spectacular journey down the rabbit hole complete with vivid digital imagery by projection designer Courtney Ware. Scott Cantrell of The Dallas Morning News hailed the work as unflaggingly imaginative delightful from start to finish.&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;&lt;em&gt;Hänsel und Gretel&lt;/em&gt; (World Premiere) | Choreography by Noelle Kayser&lt;br /&gt; Award-winning Chicago-based choreographer Noelle Kayser brings a fresh, contemporary lens to classic storytelling. Drawing inspiration from the Brothers Grimm fairytale &lt;em&gt;Hänsel und Gretel&lt;/em&gt;, Kayser creates an imaginative new work crafted for audiences of all ages.&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;&lt;em&gt;Schmetterling&lt;/em&gt; | Choreography by Bruce Wood®&lt;br /&gt; Set to the piano concertos of Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, this celebrated 2004 masterwork showcases founder Bruce Woods rare ability to translate music into pure physical emotion. As Fort Worth Weekly noted, "Wood can pierce the grandiloquent facade of Mozarts style to find the humanity shining within."&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;/ul&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;About the Artists:&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;ul&gt;
&lt;li&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Joy Bollinger (Resident Choreographer &amp; Répétiteur):&lt;/strong&gt; Called the poet of dance by dance critic Margaret Putnam, Bollinger has created numerous acclaimed works for the company repertoire. Her "evocative and lyrical" choreography has earned her widespread praise and a spot among &lt;em&gt;D Magazine&lt;/em&gt;s Women Who Make Dallas Great.&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Courtney Ware (Projection Designer):&lt;/strong&gt; A Sundance-featured filmmaker and Independent Spirit Award nominee, Ware is co-founder of Dallas LightWare Labs. She specializes in creating immersive visual stories that redefine the theatrical experience and push the boundaries of how digital projection can move an audience.&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Noelle Kayser (Choreographer):&lt;/strong&gt; Named one of NewCity Magazines, The 50 People Who Really Perform for Chicago, Noelle Kayser is a Chicago-based choreographer working in dance, opera, and film. She is the Founding Resident Choreographer for Open Space; a BalletX Choreographic Fellow; and a Jacobs Pillow Ann and Weston Hicks Choreography Fellow. Her short dance film dustproduced by Open Spacehas been screened throughout North America, Europe, and Asia.&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Bruce Wood (Founder &amp; Choreographer):&lt;/strong&gt; The late founder of Bruce Wood Dance Dallas, Wood was a visionary force in American contemporary dance. Renowned for his emotionally charged, highly athletic, and deeply musical choreography, his legacy continues to inspire dancers and audiences nationwide.&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;/ul&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;About Bruce Wood Dance Dallas&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;Led by Artistic Director Melissa M. Young, Bruce Wood Dance Dallas is a nationally acclaimed contemporary dance company renowned for its "emotionally charged and highly kinetic" repertoire. The company, which builds on the prolific artistry of its founder, Bruce Wood, has been recognized as "Best Dance Company" by &lt;em&gt;D Magazine&lt;/em&gt; six times. Having performed at prestigious venues nationwide, including The Joyce Theater and the Guggenheim Museum, the company's repertoire features innovative new works by contemporary choreographers and masterworks by legends such as Lar Lubovitch, Jií Kylián, and Twyla Tharp.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;Bruce Wood Dance Dallas programs and events are made possible in part by the following sponsors: Heritage Auctions (HA.com), City of Dallas Office of Arts+Culture, Texas Commission on the Arts, National Endowment for the Arts, Halperin Foundation, James Lynn Williams, Patricia Kozak, The Eugene McDermott Foundation, TACA, James Avery Artisan Jewelry, *TRACE Element, KERA, Rodger Kobes + Michael Keller, Generations of Giving Foundation, Donna Wilhelm Family Fund, E. Fay Jones Conservancy, Lancaster+Associates, Inc., Communities Foundation of Texas, Carrington Coleman, Texas Commission on the Arts/Cultural District Project, and Dallas Tourism Public Improvement District. https://www.brucewooddance.org/ &lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;em&gt;Bruce Wood® is a registered trademark.&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;img src="https://desoto.bubblelife.com/viewimage/key/3561161534/2026-09-30-bwddseason26-27-alice-digitalad-1080x1080-72dpi_1.jpg?w=512&amp;h=384"&gt;&lt;/p&gt;</description><pubDate>Fri, 13 Nov 2026 19:30:00 Z</pubDate></item><item><link>https://desoto.bubblelife.com/community/desoto_calendar/library/35671060/key/3516422400/11132026_730_PM_CST_Bruce_Wood_Dance_Dallas_Alice_in_Wonderland</link><author>Augustine Jalomo</author><title>11/13/2026 7:30 PM (CST) Bruce Wood Dance Dallas' Alice in Wonderland</title><description>&lt;p&gt;Bruce Wood Dance Dallas launches its 17th season with &lt;strong&gt;Alices Adventures in Wonderland,&lt;/strong&gt; an imaginative triple-bill packed with humor, vivid theatricality, and storytelling for all ages. The program features the highly anticipated Dallas premiere of Joy Bollingers &lt;em&gt;Alices Adventures in Wonderland&lt;/em&gt;, the world premiere of Noelle Kaysers &lt;em&gt;Hänsel und Gretel&lt;/em&gt;, and a revival of founder Bruce Woods beloved classic, &lt;em&gt;Schmetterling &lt;/em&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Friday and Saturday, November 13 and 14 at 7:30 PM&lt;/strong&gt;, and &lt;strong&gt;Sunday, November 15 at 2:00 PM&lt;/strong&gt; at Moody Performance Hall (&lt;a href="https://www.google.com/maps/search/2520+Flora+St,+Dallas,+TX+75201?entry=gmail&amp;source=g" target="_blank"&gt;2520 Flora St, Dallas, TX 75201&lt;/a&gt;). Tickets range from $27 to $79 at TicketDFW.com. Student and senior rush tickets ($15) are available at the box office 90 minutes prior to showtime. For group sales, contact &lt;a href="mailto:boxoffice@ticketdfw.com" target="_blank"&gt;boxoffice@ticketdfw.com&lt;/a&gt; or call &lt;a href="https://brucewooddance-dot-yamm-track.appspot.com/2fVVTPT38zoXxkpH3jXNLlbOtONtnsV_7PS0QZ6GB6wY5bbvyoAFKaxhaDcqjG5iIJD9Y6FOwUkKflzHkuM1tamhRTek_iLG0GaWT-rS8OgnvLoR-PwBo8w8gJCvuIh-2pO-zCOT3BNMPzk7g6bVQqFIoj5eGcRG916Xvra3QFEtz9EeMtWNeUidzofpI-R8z7w" target="_blank"&gt;214-871-5000&lt;/a&gt;.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Program Highlights:&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;ul&gt;
&lt;li&gt;&lt;em&gt;Alices Adventures in Wonderland&lt;/em&gt; (Dallas Premiere) | Choreography by Joy Bollinger | &lt;em&gt;A new production and choreography commissioned in 2025 by the Fort Worth Symphony Orchestra, Robert Spano Music Director.&lt;/em&gt; Bruce Wood Dance Dallas Resident Choreographer Joy Bollingers acclaimed adaptation of Lewis Carrolls beloved tale transports audiences through a spectacular journey down the rabbit hole complete with vivid digital imagery by projection designer Courtney Ware. Scott Cantrell of The Dallas Morning News hailed the work as unflaggingly imaginative delightful from start to finish.&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;&lt;em&gt;Hänsel und Gretel&lt;/em&gt; (World Premiere) | Choreography by Noelle Kayser&lt;br /&gt; Award-winning Chicago-based choreographer Noelle Kayser brings a fresh, contemporary lens to classic storytelling. Drawing inspiration from the Brothers Grimm fairytale &lt;em&gt;Hänsel und Gretel&lt;/em&gt;, Kayser creates an imaginative new work crafted for audiences of all ages.&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;&lt;em&gt;Schmetterling&lt;/em&gt; | Choreography by Bruce Wood®&lt;br /&gt; Set to the piano concertos of Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, this celebrated 2004 masterwork showcases founder Bruce Woods rare ability to translate music into pure physical emotion. As Fort Worth Weekly noted, "Wood can pierce the grandiloquent facade of Mozarts style to find the humanity shining within."&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;/ul&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;About the Artists:&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;ul&gt;
&lt;li&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Joy Bollinger (Resident Choreographer &amp; Répétiteur):&lt;/strong&gt; Called the poet of dance by dance critic Margaret Putnam, Bollinger has created numerous acclaimed works for the company repertoire. Her "evocative and lyrical" choreography has earned her widespread praise and a spot among &lt;em&gt;D Magazine&lt;/em&gt;s Women Who Make Dallas Great.&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Courtney Ware (Projection Designer):&lt;/strong&gt; A Sundance-featured filmmaker and Independent Spirit Award nominee, Ware is co-founder of Dallas LightWare Labs. She specializes in creating immersive visual stories that redefine the theatrical experience and push the boundaries of how digital projection can move an audience.&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Noelle Kayser (Choreographer):&lt;/strong&gt; Named one of NewCity Magazines, The 50 People Who Really Perform for Chicago, Noelle Kayser is a Chicago-based choreographer working in dance, opera, and film. She is the Founding Resident Choreographer for Open Space; a BalletX Choreographic Fellow; and a Jacobs Pillow Ann and Weston Hicks Choreography Fellow. Her short dance film dustproduced by Open Spacehas been screened throughout North America, Europe, and Asia.&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Bruce Wood (Founder &amp; Choreographer):&lt;/strong&gt; The late founder of Bruce Wood Dance Dallas, Wood was a visionary force in American contemporary dance. Renowned for his emotionally charged, highly athletic, and deeply musical choreography, his legacy continues to inspire dancers and audiences nationwide.&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;/ul&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;About Bruce Wood Dance Dallas&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;Led by Artistic Director Melissa M. Young, Bruce Wood Dance Dallas is a nationally acclaimed contemporary dance company renowned for its "emotionally charged and highly kinetic" repertoire. The company, which builds on the prolific artistry of its founder, Bruce Wood, has been recognized as "Best Dance Company" by &lt;em&gt;D Magazine&lt;/em&gt; six times. Having performed at prestigious venues nationwide, including The Joyce Theater and the Guggenheim Museum, the company's repertoire features innovative new works by contemporary choreographers and masterworks by legends such as Lar Lubovitch, Jií Kylián, and Twyla Tharp.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;Bruce Wood Dance Dallas programs and events are made possible in part by the following sponsors: Heritage Auctions (HA.com), City of Dallas Office of Arts+Culture, Texas Commission on the Arts, National Endowment for the Arts, Halperin Foundation, James Lynn Williams, Patricia Kozak, The Eugene McDermott Foundation, TACA, James Avery Artisan Jewelry, *TRACE Element, KERA, Rodger Kobes + Michael Keller, Generations of Giving Foundation, Donna Wilhelm Family Fund, E. Fay Jones Conservancy, Lancaster+Associates, Inc., Communities Foundation of Texas, Carrington Coleman, Texas Commission on the Arts/Cultural District Project, and Dallas Tourism Public Improvement District. https://www.brucewooddance.org/ &lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;em&gt;Bruce Wood® is a registered trademark.&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;img src="https://desoto.bubblelife.com/viewimage/key/3561161051/2026-09-30-bwddseason26-27-alice-digitalad-1080x1080-72dpi_1.jpg?w=512&amp;h=384"&gt;&lt;/p&gt;</description><pubDate>Fri, 13 Nov 2026 19:30:00 Z</pubDate></item><item><link>https://desoto.bubblelife.com/community/desoto_calendar/library/35671060/key/3516420273/11142026_730_PM_CST_Bruce_Wood_Dance_Dallas_Alice_in_Wonderland</link><author>Augustine Jalomo</author><title>11/14/2026 7:30 PM (CST) Bruce Wood Dance Dallas' Alice in Wonderland</title><description>&lt;p&gt;Bruce Wood Dance Dallas launches its 17th season with &lt;strong&gt;Alices Adventures in Wonderland,&lt;/strong&gt; an imaginative triple-bill packed with humor, vivid theatricality, and storytelling for all ages. The program features the highly anticipated Dallas premiere of Joy Bollingers &lt;em&gt;Alices Adventures in Wonderland&lt;/em&gt;, the world premiere of Noelle Kaysers &lt;em&gt;Hänsel und Gretel&lt;/em&gt;, and a revival of founder Bruce Woods beloved classic, &lt;em&gt;Schmetterling &lt;/em&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Friday and Saturday, November 13 and 14 at 7:30 PM&lt;/strong&gt;, and &lt;strong&gt;Sunday, November 15 at 2:00 PM&lt;/strong&gt; at Moody Performance Hall (&lt;a href="https://www.google.com/maps/search/2520+Flora+St,+Dallas,+TX+75201?entry=gmail&amp;source=g" target="_blank"&gt;2520 Flora St, Dallas, TX 75201&lt;/a&gt;). Tickets range from $27 to $79 at TicketDFW.com. Student and senior rush tickets ($15) are available at the box office 90 minutes prior to showtime. For group sales, contact &lt;a href="mailto:boxoffice@ticketdfw.com" target="_blank"&gt;boxoffice@ticketdfw.com&lt;/a&gt; or call &lt;a href="https://brucewooddance-dot-yamm-track.appspot.com/2fVVTPT38zoXxkpH3jXNLlbOtONtnsV_7PS0QZ6GB6wY5bbvyoAFKaxhaDcqjG5iIJD9Y6FOwUkKflzHkuM1tamhRTek_iLG0GaWT-rS8OgnvLoR-PwBo8w8gJCvuIh-2pO-zCOT3BNMPzk7g6bVQqFIoj5eGcRG916Xvra3QFEtz9EeMtWNeUidzofpI-R8z7w" target="_blank"&gt;214-871-5000&lt;/a&gt;.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Program Highlights:&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;ul&gt;
&lt;li&gt;&lt;em&gt;Alices Adventures in Wonderland&lt;/em&gt; (Dallas Premiere) | Choreography by Joy Bollinger | &lt;em&gt;A new production and choreography commissioned in 2025 by the Fort Worth Symphony Orchestra, Robert Spano Music Director.&lt;/em&gt; Bruce Wood Dance Dallas Resident Choreographer Joy Bollingers acclaimed adaptation of Lewis Carrolls beloved tale transports audiences through a spectacular journey down the rabbit hole complete with vivid digital imagery by projection designer Courtney Ware. Scott Cantrell of The Dallas Morning News hailed the work as unflaggingly imaginative delightful from start to finish.&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;&lt;em&gt;Hänsel und Gretel&lt;/em&gt; (World Premiere) | Choreography by Noelle Kayser&lt;br /&gt; Award-winning Chicago-based choreographer Noelle Kayser brings a fresh, contemporary lens to classic storytelling. Drawing inspiration from the Brothers Grimm fairytale &lt;em&gt;Hänsel und Gretel&lt;/em&gt;, Kayser creates an imaginative new work crafted for audiences of all ages.&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;&lt;em&gt;Schmetterling&lt;/em&gt; | Choreography by Bruce Wood®&lt;br /&gt; Set to the piano concertos of Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, this celebrated 2004 masterwork showcases founder Bruce Woods rare ability to translate music into pure physical emotion. As Fort Worth Weekly noted, "Wood can pierce the grandiloquent facade of Mozarts style to find the humanity shining within."&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;/ul&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;About the Artists:&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;ul&gt;
&lt;li&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Joy Bollinger (Resident Choreographer &amp; Répétiteur):&lt;/strong&gt; Called the poet of dance by dance critic Margaret Putnam, Bollinger has created numerous acclaimed works for the company repertoire. Her "evocative and lyrical" choreography has earned her widespread praise and a spot among &lt;em&gt;D Magazine&lt;/em&gt;s Women Who Make Dallas Great.&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Courtney Ware (Projection Designer):&lt;/strong&gt; A Sundance-featured filmmaker and Independent Spirit Award nominee, Ware is co-founder of Dallas LightWare Labs. She specializes in creating immersive visual stories that redefine the theatrical experience and push the boundaries of how digital projection can move an audience.&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Noelle Kayser (Choreographer):&lt;/strong&gt; Named one of NewCity Magazines, The 50 People Who Really Perform for Chicago, Noelle Kayser is a Chicago-based choreographer working in dance, opera, and film. She is the Founding Resident Choreographer for Open Space; a BalletX Choreographic Fellow; and a Jacobs Pillow Ann and Weston Hicks Choreography Fellow. Her short dance film dustproduced by Open Spacehas been screened throughout North America, Europe, and Asia.&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Bruce Wood (Founder &amp; Choreographer):&lt;/strong&gt; The late founder of Bruce Wood Dance Dallas, Wood was a visionary force in American contemporary dance. Renowned for his emotionally charged, highly athletic, and deeply musical choreography, his legacy continues to inspire dancers and audiences nationwide.&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;/ul&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;About Bruce Wood Dance Dallas&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;Led by Artistic Director Melissa M. Young, Bruce Wood Dance Dallas is a nationally acclaimed contemporary dance company renowned for its "emotionally charged and highly kinetic" repertoire. The company, which builds on the prolific artistry of its founder, Bruce Wood, has been recognized as "Best Dance Company" by &lt;em&gt;D Magazine&lt;/em&gt; six times. Having performed at prestigious venues nationwide, including The Joyce Theater and the Guggenheim Museum, the company's repertoire features innovative new works by contemporary choreographers and masterworks by legends such as Lar Lubovitch, Jií Kylián, and Twyla Tharp.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;Bruce Wood Dance Dallas programs and events are made possible in part by the following sponsors: Heritage Auctions (HA.com), City of Dallas Office of Arts+Culture, Texas Commission on the Arts, National Endowment for the Arts, Halperin Foundation, James Lynn Williams, Patricia Kozak, The Eugene McDermott Foundation, TACA, James Avery Artisan Jewelry, *TRACE Element, KERA, Rodger Kobes + Michael Keller, Generations of Giving Foundation, Donna Wilhelm Family Fund, E. Fay Jones Conservancy, Lancaster+Associates, Inc., Communities Foundation of Texas, Carrington Coleman, Texas Commission on the Arts/Cultural District Project, and Dallas Tourism Public Improvement District. https://www.brucewooddance.org/ &lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;em&gt;Bruce Wood® is a registered trademark.&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;img src="https://desoto.bubblelife.com/viewimage/key/3561161180/2026-09-30-bwddseason26-27-alice-digitalad-1080x1080-72dpi_1.jpg?w=512&amp;h=384"&gt;&lt;/p&gt;</description><pubDate>Sat, 14 Nov 2026 19:30:00 Z</pubDate></item><item><link>https://desoto.bubblelife.com/community/desoto_calendar/library/35671060/key/3516420010/11152026_200_PM_CST_Bruce_Wood_Dance_Dallas_Alice_in_Wonderland</link><author>Augustine Jalomo</author><title>11/15/2026 2:00 PM (CST) Bruce Wood Dance Dallas' Alice in Wonderland</title><description>&lt;p&gt;Bruce Wood Dance Dallas launches its 17th season with &lt;b&gt;Alices Adventures in Wonderland,&lt;/b&gt; an imaginative triple-bill packed with humor, vivid theatricality, and storytelling for all ages. The program features the highly anticipated Dallas premiere of Joy Bollingers &lt;i&gt;Alices Adventures in Wonderland&lt;/i&gt;, the world premiere of Noelle Kaysers &lt;i&gt;Hänsel und Gretel&lt;/i&gt;, and a revival of founder Bruce Woods beloved classic, &lt;i&gt;Schmetterling &lt;/i&gt;&lt;b&gt;Friday and Saturday, November 13 and 14 at 7:30 PM&lt;/b&gt;, and &lt;b&gt;Sunday, November 15 at 2:00 PM&lt;/b&gt; at Moody Performance Hall (&lt;a href="https://www.google.com/maps/search/2520+Flora+St,+Dallas,+TX+75201?entry=gmail&amp;source=g" target="_blank"&gt;2520 Flora St, Dallas, TX 75201&lt;/a&gt;). Tickets range from $27 to $79 at TicketDFW.com. Student and senior rush tickets ($15) are available at the box office 90 minutes prior to showtime. For group sales, contact &lt;a href="mailto:boxoffice@ticketdfw.com" target="_blank"&gt;boxoffice@ticketdfw.com&lt;/a&gt; or call &lt;a href="https://brucewooddance-dot-yamm-track.appspot.com/2fVVTPT38zoXxkpH3jXNLlbOtONtnsV_7PS0QZ6GB6wY5bbvyoAFKaxhaDcqjG5iIJD9Y6FOwUkKflzHkuM1tamhRTek_iLG0GaWT-rS8OgnvLoR-PwBo8w8gJCvuIh-2pO-zCOT3BNMPzk7g6bVQqFIoj5eGcRG916Xvra3QFEtz9EeMtWNeUidzofpI-R8z7w" target="_blank"&gt;214-871-5000&lt;/a&gt;.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;b&gt;Program Highlights:&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;ul&gt;
&lt;li&gt;&lt;i&gt;Alices Adventures in Wonderland&lt;/i&gt; (Dallas Premiere) | Choreography by Joy Bollinger | &lt;i&gt;A new production and choreography commissioned in 2025 by the Fort Worth Symphony Orchestra, Robert Spano Music Director.&lt;/i&gt; Bruce Wood Dance Dallas Resident Choreographer Joy Bollingers acclaimed adaptation of Lewis Carrolls beloved tale transports audiences through a spectacular journey down the rabbit hole complete with vivid digital imagery by projection designer Courtney Ware. Scott Cantrell of The Dallas Morning News hailed the work as unflaggingly imaginative delightful from start to finish.&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;&lt;i&gt;Hänsel und Gretel&lt;/i&gt; (World Premiere) | Choreography by Noelle Kayser&lt;br /&gt; Award-winning Chicago-based choreographer Noelle Kayser brings a fresh, contemporary lens to classic storytelling. Drawing inspiration from the Brothers Grimm fairytale &lt;i&gt;Hänsel und Gretel&lt;/i&gt;, Kayser creates an imaginative new work crafted for audiences of all ages.&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;&lt;i&gt;Schmetterling&lt;/i&gt; | Choreography by Bruce Wood®&lt;br /&gt; Set to the piano concertos of Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, this celebrated 2004 masterwork showcases founder Bruce Woods rare ability to translate music into pure physical emotion. As Fort Worth Weekly noted, "Wood can pierce the grandiloquent facade of Mozarts style to find the humanity shining within."&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;/ul&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;b&gt;About the Artists:&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;ul&gt;
&lt;li&gt;&lt;b&gt;Joy Bollinger (Resident Choreographer &amp; Répétiteur):&lt;/b&gt; Called the poet of dance by dance critic Margaret Putnam, Bollinger has created numerous acclaimed works for the company repertoire. Her "evocative and lyrical" choreography has earned her widespread praise and a spot among &lt;i&gt;D Magazine&lt;/i&gt;s Women Who Make Dallas Great.&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;&lt;b&gt;Courtney Ware (Projection Designer):&lt;/b&gt; A Sundance-featured filmmaker and Independent Spirit Award nominee, Ware is co-founder of Dallas LightWare Labs. She specializes in creating immersive visual stories that redefine the theatrical experience and push the boundaries of how digital projection can move an audience.&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;&lt;b&gt;Noelle Kayser (Choreographer):&lt;/b&gt; Named one of NewCity Magazines, The 50 People Who Really Perform for Chicago, Noelle Kayser is a Chicago-based choreographer working in dance, opera, and film. She is the Founding Resident Choreographer for Open Space; a BalletX Choreographic Fellow; and a Jacobs Pillow Ann and Weston Hicks Choreography Fellow. Her short dance film dustproduced by Open Spacehas been screened throughout North America, Europe, and Asia.&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;&lt;b&gt;Bruce Wood (Founder &amp; Choreographer):&lt;/b&gt; The late founder of Bruce Wood Dance Dallas, Wood was a visionary force in American contemporary dance. Renowned for his emotionally charged, highly athletic, and deeply musical choreography, his legacy continues to inspire dancers and audiences nationwide.&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;/ul&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;b&gt;About Bruce Wood Dance Dallas&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;Led by Artistic Director Melissa M. Young, Bruce Wood Dance Dallas is a nationally acclaimed contemporary dance company renowned for its "emotionally charged and highly kinetic" repertoire. The company, which builds on the prolific artistry of its founder, Bruce Wood, has been recognized as "Best Dance Company" by &lt;i&gt;D Magazine&lt;/i&gt; six times. Having performed at prestigious venues nationwide, including The Joyce Theater and the Guggenheim Museum, the company's repertoire features innovative new works by contemporary choreographers and masterworks by legends such as Lar Lubovitch, Jií Kylián, and Twyla Tharp.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;Bruce Wood Dance Dallas programs and events are made possible in part by the following sponsors: Heritage Auctions (HA.com), City of Dallas Office of Arts+Culture, Texas Commission on the Arts, National Endowment for the Arts, Halperin Foundation, James Lynn Williams, Patricia Kozak, The Eugene McDermott Foundation, TACA, James Avery Artisan Jewelry, *TRACE Element, KERA, Rodger Kobes + Michael Keller, Generations of Giving Foundation, Donna Wilhelm Family Fund, E. Fay Jones Conservancy, Lancaster+Associates, Inc., Communities Foundation of Texas, Carrington Coleman, Texas Commission on the Arts/Cultural District Project, and Dallas Tourism Public Improvement District. https://www.brucewooddance.org/ &lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;i&gt;Bruce Wood® is a registered trademark.&lt;/i&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;img src="https://desoto.bubblelife.com/viewimage/key/3561164773/2026-09-30-bwddseason26-27-alice-digitalad-1080x1080-72dpi_1.jpg?w=512&amp;h=384"&gt;&lt;/p&gt;</description><pubDate>Sun, 15 Nov 2026 14:00:00 Z</pubDate></item><item><link>https://desoto.bubblelife.com/community/desoto_calendar/library/35671060/key/3516428591/11192026_1130_AM_CST_Breakthrough_T1D_Dallas_One_Step_Closer_Luncheon</link><author>Juliette DC</author><title>11/19/2026 11:30 AM (CST) Breakthrough T1D Dallas One Step Closer Luncheon</title><description>&lt;p&gt;Breakthrough T1D Dallas Chapter announces the &lt;a href="https://www.breakthrought1d.org/dallasfortworth/events/breakthrough-t1d-dallas-luncheon-2026/?tab=event--venue"&gt;2026 Breakthrough T1D Dallas Luncheon&lt;/a&gt;, One Step Closer, on Thursday, Nov. 19, at 11:30 a.m. at Brook Hollow Golf Club (8301 Harry Hines Blvd, Dallas, TX 75235). Emceed by &lt;b&gt;Karen Borta&lt;/b&gt;, CBS news anchor and T1D mom, the luncheon will feature A Candid Conversation with &lt;b&gt;Meredith Coors &lt;/b&gt;and her son,&lt;b&gt; Peter Coors II&lt;/b&gt;, who was diagnosed with T1D at age 11. The conversation will offer a personal look at living with T1D, the advances that have transformed care and the continued need for research toward better treatments and cures.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;Meredith Coors became involved with Breakthrough T1D after Peters diagnosis in 2014. Now a University of Notre Dame graduate, Peter recently moved to the Dallas area and works for Andrews Distributing. Since his diagnosis, Meredith and her husband, Peter, have been dedicated to raising funds for T1D research and a cure. Meredith joined the Mountain West Breakthrough T1D Board in 2017 and chaired the organizations 2018 Colorado Gala. She joined Breakthrough T1Ds Global Mission Board in 2022 and is a member of the Stewardship Ambassador Initiative and Clinical Trial Education Volunteer Committee.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;Luncheon Co-Chairs &lt;b&gt;Lisa Singleton&lt;/b&gt; and &lt;b&gt;Terry Van Willson&lt;/b&gt;, along with Honorary Chairs &lt;b&gt;Tricia and Kenn George&lt;/b&gt;, invite the community to join them for this inspiring conversation and to learn more about the progress being made in T1D research and care, as well as the realities of living with the disease.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;img src="https://desoto.bubblelife.com/viewimage/key/3561165544/peter_h._coors_ii_meredith_coors_courtesy_of_coors.jpg?w=512&amp;h=384"&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;img src="https://desoto.bubblelife.com/viewimage/key/3561165511/singleton_family.jpeg?w=512&amp;h=384"&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;img src="https://desoto.bubblelife.com/viewimage/key/3561165561/tricia_george_kenn_george_honorary_chairs.jpeg?w=512&amp;h=384"&gt;&lt;/p&gt;</description><pubDate>Thu, 19 Nov 2026 11:30:00 Z</pubDate></item><item><link>https://desoto.bubblelife.com/community/desoto_calendar/library/35671060/key/3516403202/12122026_1000_AM_CST_Slow_Shopping_-_Stationery_Coffee_and_Gifts</link><author>Theresa Esterlund</author><title>12/12/2026 10:00 AM (CST) Slow Shopping - Stationery, Coffee, and Gifts</title><description>&lt;p class="p1"&gt;Step into our boutique Arlington stationery shop for slow shopping at the busiest part of the holiday season. &lt;span class="s1"&gt;&lt;b&gt;Brightside Blend&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/span&gt; joins us indoors (10 am to 1 pm) with seasonal beverages and coffee to purchase for gifts or enjoy while you shop, mingle, and explore.&lt;span class="Apple-converted-space"&gt; &lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p class="p1"&gt;Find out what makes letterpress so special as you see our 115-year-old press and shop letterpress holiday cards, note card sets for gratitude and friendship, and gift enclosures. Our shop also features natural candles and bath salts from Handmade Habitat and silkscreened tote bags and gift wrapping cloths from Lavendar Lizard Press. Support arts and music education with every purchase of Blackwing pencil sets and accessories - lovely gifts for artists and writers or anyone who appreciates fine craftsmanship.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p class="p1"&gt;Join stationery lovers and craft enthusiasts as you take a break with us and learn how to fold a small paper Gratitude Box to give or keep for your year-end reflections.&lt;span class="Apple-converted-space"&gt; &lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p class="p1"&gt;December can feel hectic, and our bright studio + shop is your space for community gathering at an easy pace.&lt;span class="Apple-converted-space"&gt; &lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p class="p1"&gt;This event is part of a series: October 17, November 21, and December 12. Each Theresas Table opens our letterpress studio + shop and features kindred local businesses.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;img src="https://desoto.bubblelife.com/viewimage/key/3564736894/eventbrite_banners_87.png?w=512&amp;h=384"&gt;&lt;/p&gt;</description><pubDate>Sat, 12 Dec 2026 10:00:00 Z</pubDate></item><item><link>https://desoto.bubblelife.com/community/desoto_calendar/library/35671060/key/3511175051/112027_830_AM_CST_Online_Car_Auction_-_America_Can_Cars_for_Kids</link><author>Every Car Can Charity</author><title>1/1/2027 8:30 AM (CST) Online Car Auction - America Can Cars for Kids</title><description>&lt;div dir="auto"&gt;&lt;strong&gt;**ONLINE ONLY**&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/div&gt;
&lt;div dir="auto"&gt;Our vehicle auction is open to the public with bids starting at just $200. Everyone is welcome, all you need is a government issued ID or passport and a $200 refundable deposit. &lt;/div&gt;
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&lt;div dir="auto"&gt;&lt;span&gt; &lt;iframe src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/h3wK" frameborder="0" width="425" height="350"&gt;&lt;/iframe&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/div&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;img src="https://desoto.bubblelife.com/viewimage/key/357498203/online-auction.jpg?w=512&amp;h=384"&gt;&lt;/p&gt;</description><pubDate>Fri, 01 Jan 2027 08:30:00 Z</pubDate></item><item><link>https://desoto.bubblelife.com/community/desoto_calendar/library/35671060/key/3511108721/112027_1100_AM_CST_Betty_Grummer_Betty_Watkins_RECEPTION_ART_SHOW</link><author>Giddens Gallery of Fine Art in Grapevine</author><title>1/1/2027 11:00 AM (CST) Betty Grummer &amp; Betty Watkins RECEPTION &amp; ART SHOW</title><description>&lt;p align="center"&gt;You are invited&lt;strong&gt;&lt;u&gt;&lt;br /&gt; &lt;/u&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;strong&gt;&lt;u&gt;Betty Grummer &amp; Betty Watkins&lt;/u&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;strong&gt;&lt;u&gt;&lt;br /&gt; Reception&lt;/u&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;u&gt; &lt;strong&gt;&amp; Art Show&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/u&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p align="center"&gt;&lt;font size="5"&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Happiness Lives In&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/font&gt;&lt;br /&gt; by artists&lt;br /&gt; Betty Grummer &amp; Betty Watkins&lt;/p&gt;
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&lt;p align="center"&gt;&lt;strong&gt;&lt;u&gt;RECEPTION&lt;/u&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;strong&gt;&lt;br /&gt; &lt;/strong&gt;Saturday April 23, 2022&lt;br /&gt; 6:00 PM till 9:00 PM&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p align="center"&gt;Come in and meet the Bettys&lt;br /&gt; Enjoy Fine Art, Complimentary Wine, Hors doeuvres and smiles.&lt;br /&gt; &lt;a href="file:///C:/A%20Gallery%202_17_2021/A%20Receptions/2022/Grummer%20&amp;%20Watkins/Click%20here%20to%20see%20Betty%20Grummer%E2%80%99s%20Bio%20&amp;%20Work"&gt;Click here to see Betty Grummers Bio &amp; Work&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;a href="https://giddensgallery.com/artist/betty-watkins/"&gt;Click here to see Betty Watkinss Bio &amp; Work&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/a&gt;Additional Event Details &amp; Parking - &lt;a href="https://bit.ly/3KdHOOd"&gt;https://bit.ly/3KdHOOd&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
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&lt;p align="center"&gt;&lt;strong&gt;&lt;u&gt;SHOW&lt;/u&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;strong&gt;&lt;u&gt;&lt;br /&gt; &lt;/u&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;April 21  April 30, 2022&lt;br /&gt;Gallery open Tuesday  Saturday&lt;br /&gt;11:00am  6:00pm&lt;/p&gt;
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