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Mexico’s U-18 Women’s Softball Team Arrive In Dallas For The WBSC World Cup! 🥎🇲🇽

✨ August 28 - September 2, 2024 at The Village Dallas.

🏟️ The WBSC U-18 World Cup is here, and six powerhouse teams are uniting for one mission: to take on the world and claim the victory in Group C. These nations have brought their A-game, and Mexico is ready to make history. From thrilling plays to unforgettable moments, let’s cheer them on as they go for gold.

📲 For more details, visit brushfire.com/dallassports/wbscu18womensworldcup.
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Sonidos Del Summer is back with Baila Esta Cumbia! 💃

✨ September 7, 2024 FREE from 5-10 PM at Marine Park.

🎊 Get ready to dance the night away at an exciting end-of-summer bash featuring a night of Cumbia with the incredible Selena Forever Tribute. Enjoy live music that will keep you moving, explore Cultura Markets with unique artisan vendors, and indulge in delicious bites from different food vendors. You’ll also find valuable resources from local non-profits and businesses, along with a lively game of Lotería. Plus, the kids can enjoy fun activities organized by the Boys & Girls Club and Fort Worth Hispanic Chamber of Commerce. Bring your coolers, blankets, lawn chairs, and even your pets.

📲 For more details, visit Historic Northside District .

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Cowboys Mini Golf Experience! 🏌️‍♂️

✨ September 8, 2024 from 11 AM - 6 PM at the AT&T Discovery District.

⛳️ Get ready to supercharge your game day with The Districts interactive Cowboys putt-putt golf experience. Located just under the Media Wall inside the former AT&T Experience Store, tackle 9 thrilling holes, available on-site during the game. Add an extra dose of fun and challenge to your watch party—don’t miss out on the ultimate game day thrill and stay for the game.

📲 For more details, visit discoverydistrict.att.com.

MexTour is back with an incredible double header in DFW! 🇲🇽⚽🪗

🗓️ MexTour Concert with Grupo Duelo September 8, 2024 at 7 PM at AT&T Performing Arts Centers Annette Strauss Square.
🗓️ MexTour Match Mexico vs. Canada September 10, 2024 at 7:30 PM at AT&T Stadium.

🏟️ Get ready to experience the electrifying sounds of Grupo Duelo at the 2024 MexTour Live. The chart-topping norteño band will light up the stage two days before the Men’s Mexican National Team faces Canada. This match will preview the highly anticipated FIFA World Cup games coming to North America the DFW in 2026.

📲 For tickets and more details, visit SomosLocales.com.
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SISTER ACT The Musical Announces Digital Ticket Lottery! 🎭

✨ August 15-18, 2024 at Bass Performance Hall in partnership with Jubilee Theatre as part of the 2023-2024 Broadway at the Bass Season.

🎟️ SISTER ACT will host a digital ticket lottery powered by Broadway Direct. Fans will have the chance to purchase a limited number of $25 tickets available for all performances at Bass Performance Hall. The digital lottery will begin accepting entries the day before each performance from 9 AM to 3 PM. To enter the digital lottery, visit basshall.com/lottery.

⛪️ SISTER ACT is the feel-good musical comedy smash based on the hit 1992 film that has audiences jumping to their feet! When disco diva, Deloris Van Cartier, witnesses a murder, she is put in protective custody in the one place the cops are sure she won't be a found: a convent! Disguised as a nun, she finds herself at odds with both the rigid lifestyle and uptight Mother Superior. Using her unique disco moves and singing talent to inspire the choir, Deloris breathes new life into the church and community but, in doing so, blows her cover. Soon, the gang is giving chase, only to find them up against Deloris and the power of her newly found sisterhood.

📲 For tickets and other details, visit BassHall.com/lottery.
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Back to School at the Carter! 👩‍🎨

🎨 The beginning of the school year is just around the corner! At the Amon Carter Museum of American Art (the Carter), even the youngest scholars can learn about American art this fall. The Carter offers free monthly events designed for children up to 5 years old and their families: Itty-Bitty Art, Toddler Studio, and Carter Playdate.

🖼️ Families can also get creative together during the Family Workshops, designed for ages 6 to 12. During each Family Event this fall, children of all ages can tap into their creativity, learn about American art in an interactive museum setting, and create unique artworks inspired by the Carter’s collection and exhibitions.

📲 For more details and a list of events, visit CarterMuseum.org/Family.

In partnership with Amon Carter Museum of American Art.
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Coed Youth Sports Leagues Are Back! ⚽️🏈

🏟️ It's time to kick-off fall youth sports! Whether it's flag-football or soccer, Dallas Park and Recreation Department can't wait to get your kids involved in the game.

✨ Registration is $45 now thru September 15, 2024 ($10 late registration fee 9/16-9/30). Soccer registration includes jersey and Flag Football registration includes jersey and flag belt.

📲 To register and for more details, visit https://dallasparks.org/183/Youth-Sports.

Celebrate International Youth Day! 🧡

✨ August 10, 2024 FREE from 5-8 PM at Fannie C Harris Youth Center 4212 E Grand Ave, Dallas, TX 75223.

🎊 Get ready for an unforgettable day filled with music, sports, food, family entertainment, and meaningful contributions to support homeless teens through After8toEducate. Be part of this meaningful event and show your support while creating a positive impact.

🎟️ Fundraiser: Please donate clothing, snacks, water, hygiene products, etc.

📲 To register and for other details, visit https://bit.ly/A8-IYD.

Movies On The Lawn: Super Mario Bros! 🍿🎬

✨ August 9, 2024 FREE at 8 PM at the AT&T Discovery District.

⭐️ Experience an outdoor movie night like never before on The District’s 104 ft Media Wall with the Super Mario Bros movie, a nostalgic adventure that brings the beloved video game characters to life in an action-packed and entertaining film. Don’t miss out on this fun-filled cinematic event under the stars.

📲 For more details, visit discoverydistrict.att.com.

Late Night Karaoke Party at The District! 🎤

✨ August 10, 2024, FREE from 8-11 PM at the AT&T Discovery District The Exchange Hall.

🎶 Looking for the perfect weekend hangout this summer? Every Saturday night, don’t miss the Late Night Karaoke Party at The Exchange Hall. Whether you’re a shower singer or a seasoned performer, it’s time to take the stage and showcase your talent. Gather your friends, unleash your inner rock star, and let’s make some memories.

📲 For more details, visit discoverydistrict.att.com.

Art at the LCC: Image Transferring Workshop! 🎨

✨ August 3, 2024 FREE with RSVP from 12-3 PM at the Latino Cultural Center.

👩‍🎨 Join the LCC for an arts workshop lead by exhibiting artist Reyna Ramirez. Participants will be guided through two techniques of image transferring. They will learn to work with transparency and opacity, layering colors to achieve different effects and looks to their work.

📲 To RSVP, please email [email protected].
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Broadway Dallas is excited to present the Broadway musical hit FUNNY GIRL! 🎭

✨ August 6-18, 2024 at the Music Hall at Fair Park Dallas.

🌠 Featuring one of the greatest musical scores of all time, including classic songs “Don’t Rain On My Parade,” “I’m the Greatest Star,” and “People,” this bittersweet comedy is the story of the indomitable F***y Brice, a girl from the Lower East Side who dreamed of a life on the stage. Everyone told her she’d never be a star, but then something funny happened—she became one of the most beloved performers in history, shining brighter than the brightest lights of Broadway.

📲 For tickets and more details, visit BroadwayDallas.org.
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First Thursday Sketching Tour at the Kimbell! 👧

✨ August 1, 2024 FREE with prior registration from 10:30 - 11:30 AM at the Kimbell Art Museum.

🎨 Designed for homeschool students (grades K–8), free programs explore selected themes through sketching and writing activities in the Kimbell's permanent collection. All materials are provided. Parents and guardians are invited to explore the collection, enjoy free Wi-Fi, and visit the museums free Studio A play space with younger siblings during the program.

📲 To register, visit KimbellArt.org.
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Second Thursdays at the Carter: Botany & Beauty! 💐

✨ August 8, 2024 FREE from 5-8 PM at the Amon Carter Museum.

👩‍🎨 Refresh your spirits with an evening inspired by the exhibition, “Drawn to Nature,” featuring works of art from the Carter’s collection. From Audubon’s birds to bountiful blossoms in floral still lifes, there’s a way for everyone to connect with the beauty of the natural world in this intimate exhibition. Draw floral arrangements while you sip a botanical-inspired cocktail and enjoy a summery music set by DJ Wild in the Streets. Visitors can capture petals on paper with Carter Community Artist Lingchia Tsai and explore the exhibition with Carter curator Michaela Haffner.

📲 For more details, visit cartermuseum.org

In partnership with Amon Carter Museum of American Art.
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Smithsonian Community Engagement Project, “The Bias Inside Us” Coming To Dallas Public Library! 🏫

✨ July 25 - August 25, 2024 FREE at the J. Erik Jonsson Central Library.

👨🏾‍🦲 Visit the Smithsonian at the Dallas Public Library, with a traveling exhibition on the science of bias! Bias is defined as a preference or prejudice and it lives inside us all. If you're human, you're biased. The question is, what can you do about it? When we don't pay attention to our bias, it can have serious consequences. To overcome bias, we must retrain our brains. In short, there's work to do, and we can move in the direction of a safer and more equitable society by learning from our biases.

🧑🏼‍🦰 The Bias Inside Us is a community engagement project featuring a Smithsonian traveling exhibition. It will be located at the J. Erik Jonsson Central Library for one month and is free to view. The project is grounded in research and teaches us that bias is inside everyone. It is part of being human.

👩🏻‍🦱 The exhibition also features Spanish photographer Angélica Dass’ Humanae project, which documents humanity’s true colors through portraits that challenge the concept of race.

📲 For more details, visit dallaslibrary.librarymarket.com/event/bias.
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Broadway Dallas Community Day! 🎭

✨ August 4, 2024 FREE from 1-5 PM at the Music Hall in Fair Park Dallas.

🌇 Get ready for a day of community fun! Join Broadway Dallas and meet local vendors, take part in musical theater master classes, and enjoy family-friendly activities and entertainment. It's the perfect event to connect with your neighbors and make unforgettable memories.

📲 To RSVP, visit https://bit.ly/4d3DXkR.

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Performing Arts Fort Worth Announces 2024-2025 Irwin Steel Popular Entertainment Series Lineup! 🎤

🎺 Previously announced, the 2024-2025 lineup kicks off with The Nitty Gritty Dirt Band’s All The Good Times: The Farewell Tour on July 27 and Lyle Lovett and His Large Band on October 22.

🎻 New to the series, the chart-topping Mariachi Herencia de México makes their Bass Hall debut on October 8 with an evening of music and culture in their show Our Latin Thing (Nuestra Cosa). The new year brings a rip-roaring, soulful show portraying the life of an American icon in The Music of Sam Cooke on January 20.

🎷 At McDavid Studio, blues guitarist and singer-songwriter Monte Montgomery on October 12. Then ring in the most wonderful time of the year at Holidays with the UNT One O’ClockLab Band on December 6, followed by the award-winning ensemble’s annual UNT One O’ClockLab Band Spring Showcase May 2.

📲 For tickets and more details, visit basshall.com or call 817-212-4280.
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Tearing Down Barriers to Homeownership by contributing writer Dr. Elba Garcia, Dallas County Commissioner District 4! 🏡

👩‍💼 When it comes to buying a home, financial literacy is one of the best tools we can have in our pocket. Owning a home continues to be a main source of building family wealth in our country. However, our minority populations continue to experience additional hurdles toward homeownership. Finding affordable housing options to fit their budgets is one of those hurdles.

🏘️ The good news: Dallas County is continuously working to help tear down those barriers. Our Home Loan Counseling Center offers an array of financial counseling services and assistance. Whether you need help buying a home or need to learn how to create a budget, repair your credit or avoid foreclosure, the center can help you meet your financial goals. HLCC's Upfront Cost Assistance Program now offers up to $15,000 in assistance for qualifying families - that's double the $7,500 maximum from just a few months ago. The American dream of homeownership is waiting for you.
Start your journey today! ¡Adelante!

🏠 For more information, call 214.819.6060 or visit the HLCC section of the Dallas County website at www.dallascounty.org

📲 For the full article, read the latest issue of Informate DFW Msgazine for free online at InformateDFW.com/current-issue/.

La Frontera: The Border Exhibit - Closing Reception! 🖼️

✨ July 26, 2024 FREE from 6-9 PM at the Irving Archive Museum.

🏜️ La Frontera: The Border creates a multi-sensory focus on undocumented immigrants crossing the southern border into the United States; shedding light on the lives lost during these journeys. Join the Latino Arts Project for an evening of networking and community. Attendees will get to see the exhibit for the last time at the current exhibit location.

📲 RSVP via LatinoArtsProject.com and Latino Arts Project social media pages.

Movies On The Lawn: Cool Runnings! 🍿🎬

✨ July 28, 2024 FREE at 8 PM at the AT&T Discovery District.

🛷 If you haven’t experienced an outdoor movie night with your besties yet, we highly recommend adding it to your summer bucket list. Experience a classic like never before on The District’s 104 ft Media Wall.

📲 For more details, visit discoverydistrict.att.com.

The Power of Latinos Summit - Rebranding the Latino Narrative! 🏙️

✨ September 12, 2024 from 8:30 AM - 4 PM.

👩‍💼 This prestigious event brings together thought leaders, influencers, and community advocates to discuss pivotal issues, share success stories, and forge a path toward a brighter future.

🤝 Become a sponsor of The Concilio's Power of Latinos Summit. As a sponsor, your company will have the opportunity to showcase your commitment to driving positive change while gaining visibility among key decision-makers and community leaders. Your support will also enable The Concilio to provide education, resources, and networking opportunities to power the next generation of leaders.

📲 For more information about The Concilio's programs and how you can get involved, visit their website at www.theconcilio.org or contact them at 214.818.0481.
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Dallas International Night Market 2024! 🪭

✨ September 21, 2024 from 4 - 10 PM at Prism Center.

🌯 Experience a night filled with food, music, and culture from around the world. Indulge in delicious international cuisine while enjoying live performances and entertainment. Explore unique artisanal goods and handcrafted items from various countries. Immerse yourself in the vibrant atmosphere of the night market as you wander through the stalls and discover treasures from far and wide. Don't miss out on this exciting event that celebrates diversity and community.

📲 For full details, visit dallasinternationaldistrict.com.
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Cantaritos Workshop! 👩‍🎨

✨ July 27, 2024 FREE from 11 AM - 2 PM at the Latino Cultural Center. Everyone in attendance must RSVP.

🍯 Join us in a fun and creative workshop on decorating cantaritos, traditional Mexican clay cups. Unleash your creativity as you design your own unique cantarito, infusing it with personal meaning and cultural significance. Workshop is FREE and open to the public.

📲 RSVP by emailing [email protected].

We are thrilled to unveil our latest cover featuring Dr. Angélica M. Ramsey, Fort Worth Independent School District Superintendent! 👩‍💼

🍎 In the heart of Fort Worth's diverse and growing community, education is not just about books and exams; it is a beacon of opportunity, inclusion, and empowerment. At the forefront of this transformative mission is Dr. Angelica M. Ramsey, Fort Worth's visionary school district Superintendent whose commitment to bilingual education is redefining academic success for Latino students. With a career marked by resilence and a passion for bridging linguistic divides, Dr. Ramsey is dedicated to ensuring that every child, regardless of their primary language, has access to an enriching and equitable learning experience.

📲 Visit InformateDFW.com to see the complete free digital edition and learn more about Dr. Ramsey’s story written by Janet Ramirez with photos from Omar Vega.

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The Power of Education in Transforming Hispanic Communities by contributing writer Jaime Resendez, Dallas City Councilmember for District 5! 🎓

✨ Education has always been a cornerstone for societal advancement, yet its role in Hispanic communities is particularly profound. For many educated Hispanics, education is not just a personal achievement but a collective milestone that resonates through families and communities. It embodies the hopes and dreams of generations and serves as a catalyst for cultural pride, economic empowerment, and social mobility.

👩‍🎓 By valuing education and fostering a culture of lifelong learning, they (Hispanics) ensure that future generations inherit a legacy of knowledge, resilience, and opportunity. In doing so, they not only transform their own lives but also create a brighter, more equitable future for all.

📲 For the full article, read the latest issue of Informate DFW Msgazine for free online at InformateDFW.com/current-issue/.

Get Ready for the 8th Annual Texas Latino Comic Con! 👺📖

✨ July 20, 2024 FREE from 11 AM to 6 PM at the Latino Cultural Center.

🤖 Celebrate the vibrant world of Latino artists, writers, and creators in the comic book community. This year’s theme is Steampunk and promises an exciting lineup including special guest John Aviña and a thrilling live Lucha Libre Championship Belt Match: Aski Palomino & Roberto Mercado vs. Hector Rodriguez & Bengali el Divo. Don't miss out on this fun-filled day of creativity, culture, and entertainment.

📲 For more details, visit txlatinocomiccon.com.
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