Creative

Calendar: Not-to-Miss Events for Innovators in Dallas-Fort Worth

North Texas has plenty to see, hear, and watch. Here are our editors' picks. Plus, you'll find more selections to "save the date."
MORE
Apply Now:
Opportunities for North Texas Innovators
You'll find deadlines coming up for a new accelerator program; and many more opportunities.

MORE
EarthX Media Launches Free Streaming Network EarthXtra FAST on Prime Video
by | Feb 17, 2026
The 24/7 network features daily themes including Science & Innovation, Extreme Weather, Wildlife and Ocean conservation, What You Can Do, Travel & Adventure, and environmentally focused documentaries.
MORE
Cirque du Soleil’s ECHO Coming to Grand Prairie in April
by | Feb 11, 2026
The show—which centers on the fantasy world of a mysterious "cube"— will be presented April 9 to May 9 under the big top at Lone Star Park, 1000 Lone Star Parkway in Grand Prairie. 
MORE

Dallas Designer’s Nigerian Culture-Based Home Collection Now Available at Walmart

by | Jan 21, 2026
"This collection honors the vibrant textiles, colors, and culture of my Nigerian childhood while embracing my wife's African American heritage, creating pieces that speak to both identities," Temi Coker said.
MORE
MrBeast Bets on Fortune Outside the Algorithm—and Dallas Is in the Mix
by | Jan 21, 2026
A campaign for "Beast Games" Season 2 is putting the Prime Video series inside fortune cookies across the U.S. and Europe. A limited number carry messages written by MrBeast himself, the No. 1 creator on YouTube for six years running.
MORE
The Last Word: Gardenuity CEO and Co-Founder Rings Nasdaq Bell to Close Out Wellness Week
by | Jan 13, 2026
Donna Letier took her gardening-as-wellness message to Times Square on Jan. 9.
MORE
Newcomer and Relocation Guide: The Insider’s Guide to Dallas‑Fort Worth
by | Jan 7, 2026
Here's your guide to life in Dallas-Fort Worth. You'll find a big-picture look at communities, culture, jobs, schools, entertainment, and the great outdoors.

Discover why Dallas-Fort Worth is one of the fastest-growing regions in our digital edition.
MORE

Dallas-Based 900lbs Helps Light Up America’s 250th With Washington Monument Projection Display

by | Jan 6, 2026
For six nights beginning on New Year's Eve, the 555-foot marble obelisk in the heart of Washington, D.C., showcased a four-sided vertical projection mapping spectacle honoring America's 250th birthday year. Here's how 900lbs helped make it happen.
MORE
1977 ‘Star Wars’ Painting Sells for Record $3.9M at Dallas Auction
by | Dec 16, 2025
Tom Jung's original 1977 half-sheet artwork for the original "Star Wars" movie sold for $3.875 million at Heritage Auctions in Dallas last week, making it the most valuable piece of "Star Wars" memorabilia and piece of movie poster art ever sold at auction.
MORE
See Inside: Netflix House Opens at Galleria Dallas
by | Dec 11, 2025
Don't just stream it—experience it. That's the idea behind Netflix House, the newly opened venue at Galleria Dallas. Fans can get free entry for photo opportunities inspired by Netflix characters and stories, plus dining options at Netflix Bites and merch offerings galore. Ticketed guests can go deeper into the streamer's shows and movies, with immersive experiences based on "Stranger Things" and "Squid Games."
MORE
Erica Kosemund, Chief Brand Officer, Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma; Gillian Breidenbach, Chief Partnership Officer, North Texas FWC Organizing Committee; Chief Gary Batton, Chief of Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma; Monica Paul, Executive Director of Dallas Sports Commission and President of North Texas FWC Organizing Committee; John Hobbs, Senior Executive Officer of Communications, Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma; and Heidi Grant, Senior Executive Officer of Commerce Administration, Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma, celebrate Choctaw Casinos & Resorts becoming an Official Dallas World Cup 2026 Host City Supporter. [Photo: North Texas FWC Organizing Committee/Choctaw Casinos & Resorts]
The Last Word: North Texas FIFA World Cup Leader on Efforts About To ‘Ramp Up in Every Area’
by | Dec 4, 2025
Monica Paul, president of the North Texas FIFA World Cup Organizing Committee, describes what's ahead after Friday's 2026 FIFA World Cup draw in the Dallas Morning News—after announcing a new host city supporter this week.
MORE
The board cited Catherine Cuellar's cross-sector experience and community focus in selecting her to succeed CEO Tony Fleo after more than a decade of his leadership.

SVP Dallas Names Catherine Cuellar as Its Next CEO

by | Nov 18, 2025
A familiar figure in Dallas arts, civic innovation, and public service, Cuellar will succeed longtime CEO Tony Fleo following a months-long search as Social Venture Partners Dallas plans its next 25 years.
MORE
Actors Jesse Eisenberg, Dave Franco Will Hologram Into Dallas to Promote Their New Movie
by | Nov 12, 2025
With technology by Proto Hologram, the movie's distributor, Lionsgate, will “magically” bring the illusionist characters played by actors Jesse Eisenberg, Isla Fisher, Dave Franco, Justice Smith, and Ariana Greenblatt into theaters for the first time.
MORE
Dallas Arts District Leader Announces Retirement, Search for Successor to Begin in January
by | Nov 6, 2025
A former dancer and teacher in the Dallas Arts District neighborhood, Lily Cabatu Weiss became executive director in 2016 and went on to have a lasting impact on the local, state, and global levels.
MORE
Denton ISD Trades Hallways for ‘Active Hub’ Design at New Prototype Elementary Schools
by | Nov 6, 2025
After voters approved Denton ISD’s 2023 capital improvement plan, enrollment growth made it necessary to open three elementary schools quickly—including one within a year of bond passage, Pfluger Architects said. The district opened Martinez Elementary in August 2024 and completed two more in time for the 2025–26 school year.
MORE