BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//EWSoftware//EWSoftware PDI Class Library//EN BEGIN:VEVENT UID:ED9E97A1-ECDC-4CAA-990D-B6DA5DAD83CD DTSTART:20260815T193000Z DTEND:20260815T213000Z SUMMARY:Dallas Trinity FC Home Opener vs. Tampa Bay Sun FC DESCRIPTION:Soccer is back at the Cotton Bowl! Join Dallas Trinity FC as it opens the 2026-27 USL Super League season against defending champion Tamp a Bay Sun FC. Celebrate the return of professional women's soccer to North Texas and the debut of Head Coach Lee Nguyen as Dallas Trinity kicks off the new season. \nTickets can be  purchased  HERE .\nCotton Bowl Stadium\ n3750 The Midway\nDallas\, TX 75215 United States\n LOCATION:3750 The Midway\, Dallas\, TX 75215 URL:http://smu.bubblelife.com/community/smu_calendar/library/3562954/key/35 16456340/Dallas_Trinity_FC_Home_Opener_vs._Tampa_Bay_Sun_FC CREATED:20260805T210340Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260805T210340Z DTSTAMP:20260812T081809Z CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED TRANSP:TRANSPARENT SEQUENCE:1 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:F1D3876C-DEAA-4BEF-9F41-EC258514E0AD DTSTART:20260822T000000Z DTEND:20260824T000000Z SUMMARY:3 Months. 3 Millionaires. DESCRIPTION:Choctaw Casino & Resort – Durant’s 3 Months 3 Millionaires is b ack\, giving three guests the chance to win $1 million\, and also includes other winning opportunities for a total of $6.3 million being given to pl ayers this summer! All nine past winners have come from North Texas\, cont inuing a hometown streak that adds even more excitement to this year’s pro motion. \n  \n The million-dollar drawings will be held on Saturdays June 6\, July 11 and August 22 at 1:00 AM and winners must be present to claim the prize. Players can start earning entries into the drawings May 1 at 1 2:00 AM when playing with the rewards club card. For details and rules\, p lease visit 3 Months 3 Millionaires (3M3M) and don’t forget to check out o ur midweek promotions for other ways to earn entries into the million-doll ar drawings. It’s free to join the Choctaw Rewards Club which allows guest s to earn points on both gaming and select resort spending like dining\, s hopping\, and more.\nChoctaw Casino & Resort Durant\n4216 S. Hwy 69/75\nDu rant\, OK 74701 United States\n LOCATION:4216 S. Hwy 69/75\, Durant\, OK 74701 URL:http://smu.bubblelife.com/community/smu_calendar/library/3562954/key/35 16450473/3_Months._3_Millionaires. CREATED:20260810T173556Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260810T173556Z DTSTAMP:20260812T081809Z CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED TRANSP:TRANSPARENT SEQUENCE:1 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:232D0016-F3D7-44B4-AA39-7E7D15843FEA DTSTART:20260822T130000Z DTEND:20260822T140000Z SUMMARY:Community Pet Memorial Service & Adoption Event! DESCRIPTION:Join us as we honor beloved pets who will always be in our hear ts with a community pet memorial service. Personalized keepsakes will be a vailable for each person who RSVP’s online at our website. Dallas Animal S ervices and Adoption Center is partnering with us for people who are ready to invite another beloved pet into their lives. \nRSVP at  https://www.hu ghesftc.com/events/pet-memorial-day\nHughes Family Tribute Center\n9700 We bb Chapel Road\nDallas\, TX 75220 United States\n LOCATION:9700 Webb Chapel Road\, Dallas\, TX 75220 URL:http://smu.bubblelife.com/community/smu_calendar/library/3562954/key/35 16455692/Community_Pet_Memorial_Service_Adoption_Event CREATED:20260805T211120Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260805T211120Z DTSTAMP:20260812T081809Z CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED TRANSP:TRANSPARENT SEQUENCE:1 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:75C33C7E-7062-49BD-9F72-1F6164D85CF9 DTSTART:20260910T180000Z DTEND:20260910T220000Z SUMMARY:State Fair Saddle Up DESCRIPTION:Round up your posse for a night of high-spirited fun under the Texas stars at The Rustic. The evening will feature live music from Cash Byers\, live and silent auctions\, midway-style games\, special activatio ns\, and plenty of Texas hospitality\, all among a community that believes in the future of the Fair and the students it supports.  Hosted by the Bi g Tex Champion Club\, this Fair-themed shindig is a one-of-a-kind celebrat ion with a heart as big as the Lone Star sky. Every bid and every table he lps fuel the Big Tex Youth Livestock Auction and Scholarship Programs\, wh ich has awarded more than $21 million in college scholarships to over 3\,8 50 students across Texas. Learn more at  https://bigtex.com/saddleup/ .\nT he Rustic\n3656 Howell Street\nDallas\, TX 75204 United States\n LOCATION:3656 Howell Street\, Dallas\, TX 75204 URL:http://smu.bubblelife.com/community/smu_calendar/library/3562954/key/35 16459810/State_Fair_Saddle_Up CREATED:20260810T173540Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260810T173540Z DTSTAMP:20260812T081809Z CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED TRANSP:TRANSPARENT SEQUENCE:1 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:684EF784-FFB0-4CD4-AC6B-0D38A96D51E0 DTSTART:20260910T190000Z DTEND:20260920T160000Z SUMMARY:Portalgraphs DESCRIPTION:“Portalgraphs” is a magical musical about Beverly\, a sharp\, s pirited grandmother\, and her sassy granddaughter. On the day of her husba nd’s funeral\, a photo album becomes a time machine—transporting them into key moments of Beverly’s life. As they jump through memories\, what start s as a trip down memory lane becomes a powerful lesson: when you truly liv e in the moment\, time doesn’t just fly—it stands still.\nrachel rodriguez \n215 S Tyler St\nDallas\, TX 75208 United States\n LOCATION:215 S Tyler St\, Dallas\, TX 75208 URL:http://smu.bubblelife.com/community/smu_calendar/library/3562954/key/35 11792804/Portalgraphs CREATED:20251215T155833Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251215T155833Z DTSTAMP:20260812T081809Z CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED TRANSP:TRANSPARENT SEQUENCE:1 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:ED6B029B-491A-4EEC-9ADA-3211A0B6EE91 DTSTART:20260911T160000Z DTEND:20260913T170000Z SUMMARY:FAN EXPO Dallas 2026 DESCRIPTION:FAN EXPO Dallas returns to the Kay Bailey Hutchison Convention Center for an action-packed weekend celebrating the best of pop culture. From blockbuster celebrity appearances and live panels to jaw-dropping co splay and immersive fan experiences\, this three-day event delivers nonsto p excitement for fans of comics\, sci-fi\, horror\, anime\, and gaming. \n The convention floor is packed with artists\, collectibles\, and exclusive merchandise\, while autograph sessions and photo ops give fans the chance to get up close with their favorite stars. Cosplayers take center stage w ith incredible creativity\, and fans of all ages can explore interactive z ones\, special programming\, and family-friendly activities throughout the weekend. \nWhether you’re a lifelong fan or just discovering your fandom\ , FAN EXPO Dallas offers an electric\, high-energy environment where commu nity\, creativity\, and pop culture collide . \n WHEN:  FAN EXPO Dallas ru ns Friday\, September 11 through Sunday\, September 13\, 2026 \nFriday\, S eptember 11\, from 4:00 P.M. to 9:00 P.M. \nSaturday\, September 12\, from 10:00 A.M. to 7:00 P.M. \nSunday\, September 13\, from 10:00 A.M. to 5:00 P.M. \n  \n WHERE:  \nKay Bailey Hutchison Convention Center located at   650 S. Griffin St.\, Dallas\, TX 75202 \n  \n COST:  \nAdvance Full-pric e one day tickets start at $33. \nAdvanced price 3-day passes start at $99 and full-price 3-day passes start at $115. Ultimate packages advance pric es start at $139 and full-price Ultimate packages start at $155. VIP Packa ges start at $519 and are only available in advance. \nHours and informati on are available at fanexpodallas.com.\nKay Bailey Hutchison Convention Ce nter\n650 S. Griffin St.\,\nDallas\, TX 75248 United States\n LOCATION:650 S. Griffin St.\,\, Dallas\, TX 75248 URL:http://smu.bubblelife.com/community/smu_calendar/library/3562954/key/35 16446271/FAN_EXPO_Dallas_2026 CREATED:20260429T195359Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260429T195359Z DTSTAMP:20260812T081809Z CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED TRANSP:TRANSPARENT SEQUENCE:1 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:510547C8-4C19-469E-BC61-270A83EE4CD7 DTSTART:20260919T163000Z DTEND:20260919T210000Z SUMMARY:Tango Charities: Feed the Country DESCRIPTION:Feed The Country takes the proven\, community-tested Feed The C ity model and scales it across the \n entire nation in a single morning. E very event follows the same structure: volunteers gather at a local \n res taurant\, bring shelf-stable food items\, pack meals together at tables\, and those meals go directly to \n nonprofits\, shelters\, food pantries\, and schools within 10 miles of the event location. \n  \n This is not a c harity gala. It is not a donation drive. It is thousands of everyday Ameri cans physically \n showing up and doing the work side by side\, in their o wn cities\, on the same morning. Feed The \n Country is the spark designed to create long-term community engagement in the fight against hunger \n w ell beyond September 19.\nThe Lawn at Grandscape\n5752 Grandscape Blvd\nTh e Colony\, TX 75056 United States\n LOCATION:5752 Grandscape Blvd\, The Colony\, TX 75056 URL:http://smu.bubblelife.com/community/smu_calendar/library/3562954/key/35 16455114/Tango_Charities_Feed_the_Country CREATED:20260805T211121Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260805T211121Z DTSTAMP:20260812T081809Z CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED TRANSP:TRANSPARENT SEQUENCE:1 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:74ECFF48-BC87-451A-AB30-3DCDDCDCCF40 DTSTART:20260925T170000Z DTEND:20260926T220000Z SUMMARY:Winnsboro Cowboy Music and Poetry Festival DESCRIPTION:Round up your cowboys and cowgirls for Winnsboro’s Annual Cowbo y Music and Poetry Gathering \n Celebrate cowboy culture with songs\, stor ies\, cowboy grub and Western Swing Dance – just 2 hours from DFW! \nThe 5 th Annual Winnsboro Cowboy Music and Poetry Gathering returns to historic downtown Winnsboro Friday and Saturday\, September 25 and 26. The event\, hosted by Winnsboro Center for the Arts \, celebrates the rich traditions \, music\, poetry and storytelling of the American West and ranch life. It includes both ticketed performances and FREE family-friendly activities \ , open mic opportunities and Western-themed vendors. All activities and pe rformances take place in downtown Winnsboro\, one of Texas' designated Cul tural Districts \, which features the Bowery pedestrian zone\, charming bo utiques and quaint eateries\, all just two hours from DFW! \nThe event kic ks off with one of the weekend’s most popular events. Friday’s Cowboy Gath ering Chili Cook-off and Tasting at 5 p.m. gives attendees an opportunity to sample award-winning chili while enjoying live music and fellowship. \ nFriday evening brings the first of four concerts\, all featuring national ly recognized cowboy poets\, musicians\, storytellers and artists for an u nforgettable experience honoring cowboy heritage. At 7:30 p.m.\, award-win ning cowboy performers Joel Nelson \, Pipp Gillette \, Lloyd Wright and Jo el Alden White take the WCA Bowery stage\, bringing with them music that r eflects combined decades of experience as both working cowboys and perform ing artists. \nSaturday afternoon includes all sorts of kids’ activities f or your cowboys and cowgirls: cornhusk doll-making\, face painting\, Smart y Roping Dummy and a kids’ activity corner. It also features two open-mic performances. Cowboy poets\, Western musicians\, storytellers and perform ers who celebrate the spirit and heritage of the American West can sign up here! \nSaturday’s toe-tapping continues with a 4 p.m. concert on The Bow ery Stage featuring the popular Kristyn Harris Trio \, poet Teresa Burleso n and singer/poet Ed Meyer . At 7 p.m.\, Andy Hedges \, Chris Ryden and Ro d Taylor take the stage. At 8:30\, the boot-scootin’ moves inside the new Creative Learning Center to the second floor for Western Swing Dancing wi th Miss Devon and the Outlaw’s Amigos . Miss Devon is the singin’\, yodeli n’ voice of Jessie on the Walt Disney CD “Woody’s Roundup\,” inspired by t he characters in “Toy Story 2.” Guests here are encouraged to kick up thei r heels and celebrate music that has become a treasured part of Texas cult ure. \nThe event also includes Cowboy Tales \, a FREE exhibition at the WC A September 23 through November 14 that illustrates the theme of western c ulture and imagery. \n"The Winnsboro Cowboy Music and Poetry Gathering has become one of East Texas' premier celebrations of Western heritage\," sai d Delyse Hart\, event chair. "Whether you're a lifelong cowboy poetry enth usiast or experiencing cowboy culture for the first time\, you'll find out standing entertainment\, warm hospitality and authentic Western traditions throughout the weekend." The event is expected to draw about 1\,500 guest s. \n“Appreciation for Western and cowboy heritage runs deep in our East T exas community\,” said Mary White\, WCA executive director. “And this annu al gathering offers a space where tradition is not only revered\, but brou ght vividly to life through storytelling\, music and shared experiences.” \nWCA plays a key role in bringing cultural programming\, exhibitions and entertainment to Winnsboro and East Texas. WCA is supported in part by gr ants from the Texas Commission on the Arts and the National Endowment for the Arts . Winnsboro’s Cultural District is recognized by the Texas Commi ssion on the Arts for its vibrant arts scene. Winnsboro is also recognized by the National Trust for Historic Preservation as a Texas Main Street Co mmunity and an accredited member of Main Street America for its successful downtown revitalization. \nFor more information about the town’s Cowboy M usic and Poetry Gathering\, and other cultural events\, visit the website. \n ABOUT WINNSBORO CENTER FOR THE ARTS : Winnsboro Center for the Arts is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization located in Winnsboro\, Texas. As a mul ti-disciplinary arts center\, it serves communities throughout Northeast T exas\, engaging people in educational programming\, cultural experiences\, and entertainment . All scheduled programs are subject to change.\nDownto wn Winnsboro on The Bowery\n200 Market St.\nWinnsboro\, TX 75494 United St ates\n LOCATION:200 Market St.\, Winnsboro\, TX 75494 URL:http://smu.bubblelife.com/community/smu_calendar/library/3562954/key/35 16451233/Winnsboro_Cowboy_Music_and_Poetry_Festival CREATED:20260731T214808Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260731T214808Z DTSTAMP:20260812T081809Z CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED TRANSP:TRANSPARENT SEQUENCE:1 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:D3BA0D69-1D35-4D7F-896D-0CF12D352A77 DTSTART:20261003T110000Z DTEND:20261003T160000Z SUMMARY:Bravo Park Grand Opening DESCRIPTION:During the Bravo Park Grand Opening & Picnic\, guests will have the opportunity to tour Hartwood at Sloan Corners for a chance to win six months free rent. Attendees can enter by completing a model apartment tou r and sharing their experience on social media using the official campaign   hashtag and account tags. The activation is designed to drive community engagement\, generate social buzz\, and introduce future residents to the lifestyle and amenities at Hartwood at Sloan Corners in a fun\, experient ial way.​ Celebrate the beginning of a new community gathering place in Al len — and experience Bravo Park for the very first time.\nBravo Park\n785 Bravo Park Dr\nAllen\, TX 75013 United States\n LOCATION:785 Bravo Park Dr\, Allen\, TX 75013 URL:http://smu.bubblelife.com/community/smu_calendar/library/3562954/key/35 16466600/Bravo_Park_Grand_Opening CREATED:20260701T151308Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260701T151308Z DTSTAMP:20260812T081809Z CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED TRANSP:TRANSPARENT SEQUENCE:1 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:BA6D21DE-3D48-459D-8DE7-CCBE56A8ED8A DTSTART:20261102T170000Z DTEND:20261102T210000Z SUMMARY:12th Annual Celebración del Día de Muertos DESCRIPTION:Hughes Family Tribute Center will present its 12th annual  Cele bración del Día de Muertos  over two weeks\, Saturday\, October 17 through Monday\, November 2\, 2026 on select days at Crown Hill Memorial Park and Mausoleum. The cemetery\, located in the Bachman Lake area\, is tradition ally visited by families on Día de Muertos.  Celebración del Día de Muerto s  builds on this cultural custom.  Celebración del Día de Muertos is free and open to the public and held at Crown Hill Memorial Park and Mausoleum featuring the historic Art Deco style mausoleum\, recognized as a City of Dallas Historic Landmark. \nDuring  Celebración del Día de Muertos \, Hug hes Family Tribute Center will be sponsoring the art exhibition  Pathways of Past Lives: The Persistence of Existence  which explores the connectio ns between life\, death\, memory\, and rebirth through contemporary art in spired by the traditions of Día de Muertos. Opening Saturday\, October 17\ , and continuing on selected dates through Monday\, November 2\, 2026\, th e exhibition will feature a central installation by Josh Niccolai-Belfi\, creating a powerful visual focal point. Curated by artist Art Garcia\, th e exhibition will also include works by regional area artists examining th e themes of Día de Muertos. \n Celebración del Día de Muertos  on Monday\, November 2\, will showcase the musical talents of  Carolina Imperial  who recently won New Artist of the Year at the Catholic Music Awards held in Rome and was a finalist in Mexico Canta\, an initiative of the Government of Mexico. Also featured will be  Grupo Pakal - Mayan Performing Arts \, a theatrical presentation by  Teatro Dallas \,  Folklorico by Herrera Dan ce Project \, live mariachi bands\, and the catrina design skills of  Alfa de las Catrinas  by Anel Anaya. The event will also include family art ac tivities\, children’s entertainment\, craft vendors\, and food and beverag e concessions. \n For more information and specific performance and event schedules each day\, please visit  https://dayofthedeaddallas.com  or  ht tps://www.facebook.com/HughesFTC \n  Celebración Details \nSaturday\, Octo ber 17 - Monday\, November 2\, 2026 \nFree admission \nCrown Hill Memorial Park and Mausoleum \n9718 Webb Chapel Road\, Dallas\, Texas 75220 \n  \n Saturday\, October 17\, 2026 \nGrand Opening -  Pathways of Past Lives\; the Persistence of Existence Art Exhibition \nFeaturing central installat ion by Josh Nicolaii-Belfy \nInstallation and Art on view 6:00 - 8:00 p.m. \nMusical/Theatrical Performance at 6:30 p.m. \n  \n Sunday\, October 18\ , 2026 \n Pathways of Past Lives: The Persistence of Existence Art Exhibit ion \n1:00 - 4:00 p.m. \n  \n Saturday\, October 24\, 2026 \n Pathways of Past Lives: The Persistence of Existence Art Exhibition \n1:00 - 4:00 p.m . \n  \n Sunday\, October 25\, 2026 \n Pathways of Past Lives: The Persist ence of Existence Art Exhibition \n 1:00 - 4:00 p.m.  \n  \n Saturday\, Oc tober 31\, 2026 \n Pathways of Past Lives: The Persistence of Existence Ar t Exhibition \n1:00 - 4:00 p.m. \n  \n Sunday\, November 1\, 2026 \n Pathw ays of Past Lives: The Persistence of Existence Art Exhibition \n1:00 - 4: 00 p.m. \n  \n Monday\, November 2\, 2026 \n Pathways of Past Lives: The P ersistence of Existence Art Exhibition \nArt on view 10:00 a.m. - 8:00 p.m . \nDía de Muertos Performances begin at 5:30 p.m. \n   \n For Interviews \nDonna Miller\, Miller Consulting \n214-226-1265\,  dmiller@millerpr.com \n  \n About Josh Niccolai-Belfi \nJosh Niccolai-Belfi is a Dallas-based painter and sculptor native to the Bishop Arts district of Oak Cliff. He is a Fine Art Conservator and an experienced metal fabricator\, welder\, and wood worker\, working with Dallas-based Van Enter Studio. His early a rt education included W.E. Greiner\, Booker T. Washington HS PVA\, and sch olarships with the Meadows Museum at SMU. With a studio in the vibrant Tin District area of West Dallas\, he maintains a prolific and diverse body o f work. Currently\, his work is on exhibit at "Texas Sculpts" at the Art C entre of Plano. His work explores sweeping vistas of color and texture tha t prohibit the eye to remain stationary with encroaching fields of pigment \, interrupted peaks and crevasses\, a landscape of the imagination.\nCrow n Hill Memorial Park and Mausoleum\n9718 Webb Chapel Road\nDallas\, TX 752 20 United States\n LOCATION:9718 Webb Chapel Road\, Dallas\, TX 75220 URL:http://smu.bubblelife.com/community/smu_calendar/library/3562954/key/35 16459781/12th_Annual_Celebracin_del_Da_de_Muertos CREATED:20260810T173543Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260810T173543Z DTSTAMP:20260812T081809Z CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED TRANSP:TRANSPARENT SEQUENCE:1 END:VEVENT METHOD:PUBLISHED SUMMARY:SMU Calendar CALSCALE:GREGORIAN X-WR-CALNAME:SMU Calendar X-WR-TIMEZONE:Central Standard Time END:VCALENDAR