On Sunday, September 15th, admission to the special exhibition Frida: Beyond the Myth will be free for all guests. Bring your family and friends to explore the life of Frida Kahlo. Ticket reservations are not required in advance; simply visit the DMA’s Guest Services Desk upon arrival. LEARN MORE DMA Cafe Elevate your visit to the DMA with a culinary fiesta at our newly revamped DMA Cafe, where we’re serving up delicious menu items inspired by the vibrant flavors of Mexico! Try a Mexican Shrimp Cocktail, Fresh Fried Churros, Street Tacos, Achiote Chicken Torte, or Mexican Street Corn. It’s the perfect way…
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¡Celebramos! September 14 – October 27 Fort Worth Botanic Garden To kick off the Botanic Garden’s Celebramos! the 2nd annual Latin American Flag Parade led by the talented Ballet Folklorico will march through the Garden with flag-bearers from every country in Latin America. Admission on September 14 is free. Click the link below to see all Botanic Garden celebrations throughout the month, including Tequila & Margarita Festival on September 21, Latin Dance Festivalon September 22, Quincenera Fashion Show & Mariachi Festival on October 6, and much more! Grito de Independencia September 15 @ 1-6pm La Gran Plaza de Fort Worth…
Super Motocross World Championship Playoffs Texas Motor Speedway September 14 Experience a heart-pounding event that only Texas Motor Speedway can offer! This month, see the top riders from the Monster Energy AMA Supercross Championship and the Pro Motocross Championship. The second round of the SMX Playoffs features a two-moto format, with plenty of drama and excitement from the moment the gates drop. GET TICKETS Fiestas Patrias Parade Fort Worth Stockyards September 15 Kick off Hispanic Heritage Month in Stockyards style! This year’s Fiestas Patrias Parade features live music, ballet folklorico, the Fort Worth Herd cattle drive, delicious food and a…
September 21st-November 3rd, 2024 The 19th annual Autumn at the Arboretum is upon us! For Dallas natives, Autumn at the Arboretum is a quintessential part of welcoming fall to our city, since it’s a wonderful assortment of fall colors with plenty of family activities available. This year’s pumpkin village is decorated with nearly 100,000 pumpkins, gourds and squash in “It’s the Great Pumpkin Charlie Brown” theme. If you know some little ones who love cartoons, they’ll love the Arboretum’s pumpkin houses and a kid-friendly maze. MORE INFORMATION
Attracting the best and brightest job candidates to the City of Irving is a top priority. New full-time employees hired by Sept. 30 can earn an additional $3,000 – and more for mission-critical positions. Incentive payments are made as long as there are no attendance or disciplinary issues. Eligible new hires will receive: $1,000 after the first year. $1,000 after the first 30 days. $1,000 after the first six months. MISSION-CRITICAL POSITIONS AVAILABLE: To view available positions, visit CityofIrving.org/Jobs.
Thursday, September 5th, 2024 Beyond transportation, DART plays a significant role in the local economy by offering various contracting opportunities to businesses. DART is a substantial consumer of goods and services, creating numerous contracting opportunities for small businesses. Partnering with DART can open up significant avenues for revenue, providing steady work and potential for growth. DART’s Annual Small Business Academy is an initiative designed to support and empower small businesses by providing them with the tools, knowledge, and resources needed to succeed in securing contracts with Dallas Area Rapid Transit (DART) and other large organizations. The program covers different types…
Two grants are available to eligible businesses in Irving that are designed to help strengthen operations, build capacity, and develop resiliency. The Recovery Grant provides up to $15,000 in direct financial assistance for eligible small businesses that demonstrate economic hardship due to the COVID-19 public health emergency. The Resiliency Grant covers the costs for eligible applicants to receive business services necessary to help prevent, prepare for and respond to the disruption and impacts of economic shock. Funding for both grants is limited and available on a first-come, first-served basis. Applicants can apply for both grants, if eligible, within one application. Funding for…
Swan Strings at OC3 Thursdays at 6:30pm & Saturdays at 11:00am Swan Strings is a 501c3 non-profit music program with a mission to provide free music education, community concerts, and sound therapy services to North Texas individuals without access. 2024 registration is open for Pleasant Grove Library, Oak Cliff Cultural Center, and Lake Highlands School of Music. The Oak Cliff Cultural Center is honored to host an artist talk by Eliana Miranda for her solo exhibition Qué Calor at 5:00 pm on Saturday, August 24. The exhibition will be on view through September 20, 2024. Qué Calor investigates environmental intersectionality from heat-related disasters revolving around the U.S.-Mexico…
Entries Deadline: Monday, September 16, 2024 Exhibition Dates: October 12-November 9, 2024 The Día de Muertos (Day of the Dead) is one of the most beloved and representative celebrations from Mexico. One central belief in this tradition involves the temporary return of the souls of the deceased, who come back home to the world of the living to spend time with their families and to nourish themselves with the food offered to them on the altars set up in their honor. The Bath House Cultural Center is seeking art entries for its 2024 Día de Muertos exhibition, which focuses on honoring those…
The 51st Annual Gala is occurring during National Hispanic Heritage Month as the Fort Worth Hispanic Chamber of Commerce honors and commemorates our commitment to fostering a vibrant economic environment for our members, individuals, and the greater Fort Worth area. Together, with your support, our vision is to participate and contribute to building a better Fort Worth through inclusion and strategic partnerships. Hecho en Fort Worth is not only a celebratory evening gala but also a reminder of our homage to the successful businesses that have taken root in our great city.FWHCC Annual Gala Awards include: Businessman of the Year,…