People in the News

August 9, 2013

DFW events from August 9 through 17

August 9-11

Tax Free Shopping Weekend

August 10

North American Reptile Breeders Conference & Trade Show at Arlington Convention Center

August 12-18

KRLD’s Restaurant Week, http://www.opentable.com/promo.aspx?pid=121&m=20

August 15

Congresswoman Eddie Bernice Johnson’s Youth Summit and Diversity Dialogue at Southern Methodist University, 214-922-8885

August 16

The 11th Annual Dallas Black Film Festival 2013 at the act of change ,Inc 3200 S.Lancaster Rd suite 623, 214-413-9807

August 17

Art on the Square in Glen Rose

Audition for Hollywood Launch DFW at Frisco Discovery Center in Frisco, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. 682-888-7043

Miss Dallas Latina 2013 at Latino Cultural Center, 469-355-4690

Brave Young Voices at Dallas Poetry Slam Team, 7 p.m. 214-948-0716

Nepal: Free Health fair at 1200 E Davis St, suite 113 in Mesquite, Texas 75149, 469-363-1940

August 17-25

North Texas State Fair and Rodeo at 2217 N. Carroll Blvd, 940-387-2632

August 17-18

Dallas Home Show at Fort Worth Convention Center, http://www.texashomeandgarden.com/infostore/exhibitor_showlisting.asp?id=244

August 17-19

Lion’s Club Balloon Festival & Fair at Highland Village at Copperas Branch Park, Highland Park, http://www.lionsballoonfest.com/

The Silent Crime: How to Protect Your Property from Real Estate Fraud

Real estate fraud is on the rise, with over 9,500 complaints last year alone, leading to losses of more than $145 million! Unfortunately, it often goes unnoticed until it's too late, putting your home and assets at risk.

Backstage Chatter: Justin Phillips talks about being a Standby in ‘Come From Away’

Justin Phillips discusses his journey in landing roles on the national stage to what it's like being a Standby in the New York Times Critics’ Pick Broadway Dallas musical, "Come From Away."

The Dallas STEM Solution: Ramping up curriculum in Pre-K through college to meet tomorrow's needs

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Rep. Jasmine Crockett at the Democratic National Convention

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Backstage Chatter: Dallas' own, Rachel Simone Webb leads the cast in the hit musical ‘& Juliet’

Rachel Simone Webb is taking the stage by storm as she plays the lead role, Juliet, in "& Juliet," a play written by Emmy-winning (Schitt's Creek) David West Read, including music from Grammy award-winning songwriter, Max Martin.

Backstage Chatter: Hadestown returns to Dallas February 25 - March 2

2019 Tony Award ® and 2020 Grammy Award ® winning musical, Hadestown is making its stop at Dallas' Music Hall at Fair Park as part of the 2024-2025 Broadway Dallas series! Jaylon C. Crump spoke with Backstage Chatter about their role as Hermes, the messenger god in this upcoming Broadway Dallas show.