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avocado

Avocados From Mexico Opens Innovation Center in Irving

by | Sep 26, 2017
The marketing subsidiary of the Mexican Hass Avocado Importers Association carved out space in its Irving headquarters at Urban Towers for the Culinary Innovation Center. 
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Gems by the Foot Aids Refugee Women, Families
by | Sep 26, 2017
The online jewelry company gives 10 percent of its proceeds to benefit the women and families of the International Rescue Committee.
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cultural plan
Dallas Cultural Plan: Tackling the Changing Face of a City
by | Sep 25, 2017
The city is now more than 40 percent Hispanic and 25 percent African-American. How will artistic boards reflect the new Dallas?
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BYOB
BYOB: Bring Your Own Beamer, But Not the Car
by | Sep 22, 2017
The event in The Cedars neighborhood south of downtown Dallas is a celebration of the art of projection.
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Retail Real Estate: Test ideas in Dallas-Fort Worth

Retail Real Estate:
Want to Test a Concept? Come to Dallas-Fort Worth

by | Sep 20, 2017
As retail reinvents itself, industry experts evaluate the present, and look to the future
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‘A New Kind of Cartography’: Dallas Artist Paints Works of Art With Forgotten Maps
by | Sep 19, 2017
Matt Cusick's process of “painting with maps” integrates science, art, and storytelling — or, as he says, the human condition.
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arts
Dallas Architecture Forum Series Opens With Focus on North Texas’ Growing Arts Scene
by | Sep 19, 2017
The Oct. 10 lecture will look back at the growth and how the region can continue to heighten arts opportunities for its residents in the next 20 years. 
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machine learning
Understanding How Machine Learning is Shaping the World
by | Sep 18, 2017
AI is faster, tireless, and a “fantastic invention that we want to leverage,” said Sabre's Ken Tabor during the recent Big Design Conference.
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esports

Texas Rangers Co-owner Helps OpTic Esports Team Expand

by | Sep 18, 2017
According to ESPN, Neil Leibman led a group of investors, which helped OpTic secure a $20 million Overwatch League spot in Houston. 
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Scenes from PARK(ing) Day Dallas 2017
by | Sep 18, 2017
For one day, metered parking spots along Main Street in downtown Dallas were transformed into public parks.
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urban
3 North Texans Up for
‘Most Influential Urbanists’ Title
by | Sep 14, 2017
Nearly 200 nominees — some going back to the nation's founding — appear on the Planetizen’s list.
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Frame4Frame
Arlington’s Frame4Frame Festival Returns With Focus on Diversity
by | Sep 12, 2017
The festival runs Sept. 21-24 at varioius locations in Arlington and will feature films, music, and art.
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arts

TACA Awards $150K in Grants to 6 North Texas Arts Groups

by | Sep 8, 2017
The grants will help promote the creation of new works and back the work of resident artists.
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deep vellum
Deep Ellum Art Co. Announces Initial Event Lineup
by | Sep 1, 2017
The new mixed-use creative venue won't have a "singular identity," art-wise says Founder John LaRue. Expect to see a range of artists featured from singers to chefs.
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komen
13-year-old CEO Lands Cozys in Walmart to Benefit Dallas-based Susan G. Komen
by | Aug 31, 2017
The retailer plans to stock more than 200,000 cozys. For each one sold, 35 cents will be donated to the breast cancer nonprofit.
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fanpage
Dallas-based Fanpage Raises $3M in Cash, Media Promotion
by | Aug 31, 2017
The startup allows users to create fan pages for music, sports teams, comics, and more via its app.
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