Sheraton Dallas is turning up the summer fun with Mixology Mondays at The Parlor, a hands-on cocktail experience that brings a refreshing twist to weekday plans. Taking place every Monday from 5 to 6 PM, the interactive class invites hotel guests and locals to beat the heat and kick off the week with creativity, conversation, and expertly crafted cocktails.

Set in The Parlor – Sheraton Dallas’ stylish, lounge-style bar with vintage speakeasy vibes and plush seating – Mixology Mondays offer a guided cocktail-making session led by the hotel’s in-house mixologist. Participants learn to shake, stir, and garnish signature drinks, from timeless classics to vibrant summer-inspired sips, all while picking up professional tips along the way.

Whether it’s a unique date night, a fun after-work gathering, or a group activity with friends, Mixology Mondays deliver the perfect mix of entertainment and education. Guests are encouraged to stay and enjoy the lounge’s full menu of craft cocktails and small bites once the class wraps up.

Located in the heart of Downtown Dallas, Sheraton Dallas continues to offer dynamic programming designed to enhance the guest experience and connect with the local community. With summer in full swing, Mixology Mondays provide a cool and creative way to savor the season.

Whether you're a cocktail enthusiast or just looking to try something new this summer, Mixology Mondays at The Parlor are the perfect way to toast to the season.

The event is 21+ and $30 per person excluding tax and gratuity. Reservations are required. Secure your spots here.

The Parlor is located at Sheraton Dallas (400 N. Olive Street). Complimentary parking is available for up to 4 hours. Please bring your parking ticket and present it to your server for validation.

As the largest hotel in Texas, Sheraton Dallas Hotel is proud to announce it has been ranked #51 on Cvent’s prestigious list of the Top 250 Meeting Hotels in North America, a recognition that underscores Sheraton Dallas’ dedication to excellence in meetings and events. Cvent, a leading meetings, events, and hospitality technology provider, compiles this annual list based on sourcing activity from over 145,000 active event planners in its global network.

With nearly $18 billion in group business sourced through the platform last year alone, this recognition is a strong industry endorsement. Among over 340,000 hotels worldwide, Sheraton Dallas stands out for its excellent service, adaptable event spaces, and prime location in the heart of Downtown Dallas.

As the “Official Hotel of Meetings and Events,” the Sheraton Dallas team takes pride in delivering seamless, high-impact experiences, whether hosting a small corporate gathering or a large-scale convention. The recent renovations, sustainability initiatives, and personalized event services make Sheraton Dallas a top-tier destination for planners and organizations nationwide.

We invite you to explore what makes Sheraton Dallas a leader in meetings and events. To book your stay, please visit the Sheraton Dallas website. For more information about booking your next event, please visit here.

Sheraton Dallas is located at 400 Olive St, Dallas, TX 75201.

Kitchen Design Concepts recently completed a beautiful transformation to a historic Lakewood home. This project began with a vision to breathe new life into the space, turning a poorly executed addition into a beautiful primary suite that stays true to the original home. 

The original addition had a small closet and bathroom, an oddly shaped ceiling, and lacked cohesion with the rest of the home. Kitchen Design Concepts worked closely with the client to reimagine the space, relocating the closet door and converting it to a pocket door, incorporating unique storage solutions in the bathroom to maximize the small space, reframing the ceiling with wood beams to complement those in the kitchen, and replacing the carpet in the primary bedroom with hardwood flooring to create a cohesive look with the rest of the home. 

Before the client even approached KDC with this project, she had already chosen a wallpaper she loved. However, when it came time to order the wallpaper, it was out of stock and would not be available for several months. After several samples were ordered from different wallpaper suppliers, the client landed on a company called Rebel Walls. 

The wallpaper that the client selected was a mural that was initially designed for installation in spaces with 10-foot ceilings. After sharing the dimensions of the room with the company, they scaled down the mural and ensured the artwork would fit in the small space without losing its impact. 

Merriman Anderson Architects (MAA) is pleased to announce the completion of the Historic Gospel Lighthouse Church renovation for the nonprofit organization, Dream Center Dallas. Dream Center Dallas provides resources and services in the areas of education, homelessness, hunger, poverty, addiction, abuse, and human trafficking within Dallas. Built in 1948, the Historic Gospel Lighthouse Church was originally constructed to serve a congregation of about 250 members. 

MAA was engaged to provide architectural and interior design services and to lead the historic renovation process to preserve the building’s most iconic features. In accordance with The Secretary of the Interior’s Standards for the Treatment of Historic Properties, the project included restoring the church’s original façade and prominent roof beacon. Key spaces and features such as the sanctuary, entrance vestibule, lighting, seating, and prayer rooms were also restored to honor the building’s original design and historic significance. 

Functional upgrades, including classrooms, offices, and meeting areas, were designed to meet ADA standards, with the addition of a new elevator to improve accessibility. As a State of Texas Historic Tax Credit project, MAA worked closely with the Texas Historical Commission to ensure all standards for historic preservation were met.  

The restored building marks the first of two historic structures being transformed to support Dream Center Dallas’ ministry and outreach operations. 

"The design of the Historic Gospel Lighthouse Church honors the rich legacy of this beloved local landmark," says Milton Anderson, President of MAA. "Our team is grateful to be part of a project that holds deep meaning for the community and aligns with Dream Center Dallas’ mission to share generosity and unconditional love with all." 

Merriman Anderson Architects is based in Downtown Dallas with offices also in Fort Worth, Austin, Charlotte, and Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky. MAA is an architecture, interior design, and planning firm offering services including master planning, historic and adaptive reuse, project management, space planning, sustainable design, 3D visualization, and virtual reality. 

Two generations received recognition at Bachman Lake Together’s annual Community Action Network (CAN) graduation ceremony, which celebrated the achievements of parent leaders and preschool graduates in Dallas’ Bachman Lake neighborhood. 

Nineteen Bachman Lake-area parents completed the nine-month CAN program, which empowers parents by helping them build leadership skills, learn to advocate for their children’s education and access resources that support family well-being. Seventeen additional parents were honored for completing advanced levels of the program, which provides mentorship, training in early learning advocacy and volunteer leadership roles.

The ceremony, held at the Bachman Recreation Center, marked the culmination of Bachman Lake Together’s CAN parent leadership program.

Bachman Lake Together Executive Director Olga Martinez Hickman, Ph.D., welcomed the audience of families, partners and supporters, saying, “Today we celebrate a milestone not just for our parent leaders and their children, but for our entire community. Our CAN graduates have stepped into their roles as advocates, leaders and champions for early learning—and their commitment inspires us all to create a supportive environment where our children can grow and thrive.”

During the ceremony, AnaLorena Carrasco, Executive Director of AVANCE North Texas, which is a longtime partner of Bachman Lake Together, shared how AVANCE’s partnership with Bachman Lake Together and its role in delivering high-quality early education supports families holistically – ensuring parents and children learn side by side. 

Israel Rivera, Dallas ISD Parent Advocacy and Support Services Executive Director, delivered a keynote address, highlighting the importance of parent engagement in children's education. Graduate and past Bachman Lake Together board member Denisse Gutierrez her experiences as a parent in the program and her belief in the power of parents to lead change in Bachman Lake. 

The ceremony concluded with a joyful performance by the preschool-age AVANCE graduates and their parents, who danced to “El baile del sapito (The Little Frog Dance),” symbolizing the energy and unity of the families and community.

Bachman Lake Together extends heartfelt thanks to its partners, volunteers, and supporters for their continued dedication to empowering families. The organization remains committed to helping families build strong foundations—through early learning, parent leadership and family well-being—so their children are fully prepared to succeed in school and in life.