Making Labor Day plans in Dallas? Make a weekend of it at the JW Marriott Dallas Arts District.

The property, which just celebrated its first anniversary, is a great location to spend a three day weekend in the Dallas Arts District, recently voted the best arts district in the country by USA Today readers. With walkable access to world class museums and performance halls, there’s a lot to do over the holiday weekend:

On property:

• Day passes and luxurious pool cabanas available via ResortPass

• Brunch from Margaret’s including green juice boosters, banana espresso overnight oats, TX shakshuka, and lemon blueberry pancakes with raspberry honey whipped cream and candied pecans
• Golden hour or evening handcrafted cocktails under the stars at Vincent’s Sky Bar

In the neighborhood:

• Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire in Concert with the Dallas Symphony Orchestra August 29-September 1

• An Evening with Omari Dillard: Soul Violinist at AT&T Performing Arts Center August 31
• Frida: Beyond the Myth at the Dallas Museum of Art, opening August 18

Indulge in the Sweet Escape offer, which includes bubbles and a sweet treat delivered to the room upon arrival late checkout to make the most of a pool day with code LVU. 

The star-studded film BORDERLANDS debuts in theaters this Friday, August 9 and there’s no better place to catch the premiere than Galaxy Theatres Grandscape, especially after winning a custom PlayStation 5 exclusive to Rewards Members.

All Galaxy Theatres Rewards Members are eligible for this free giveaway and can enter via email sent to Members. The fully custom PS5 is one of three in the world, exclusively available to Galaxy Theatres Rewards Members.

More information and giveaway rules can be found here.

Benefits of being a Galaxy Theatres Rewards Member include:

• Free membership access

• Earn 1 point for every dollar spent - points never expire!

• Earn free movie tickets and $5 rewards for concessions

• A free movie ticket on your birthday, valid for 30 days

• Deals on movie-themed collectibles

• Two complimentary tickets for a Flashback Cinema movie, good for 365 days

• Access to enter exclusive prize pack giveaways 

• Presale and advance ticket sale notifications 

Tickets for screenings of BORDERLANDS are available at https://www.galaxytheatres.com/movie/Grandscape/BORDERLANDS#. 

The JW Marriott San Antonio Hill Country Resort & Spa is thrilled to announce tickets are now on sale for ICE! featuring Dr. Seuss’ How the Grinch Stole Christmas!. The frozen attraction will be making its debut at the Resort from Nov. 23, 2024, through Jan. 5, 2025. The holiday tradition of ICE!, created by Gaylord Hotels, will be featured nationwide across six locations this Christmas season. Kept at a frosty 9 degrees Fahrenheit, the winter wonderland experience will bring to life the whimsical world of Who-ville in the form of life-sized sculptures and walkthrough scenery hand-carved from more than 2 million pounds of ice. ICE! featuring Dr. Seuss’ How the Grinch Stole Christmas! will be part of the resort’s annual Hill Country Christmas celebrations and will be open to resort guests and the public. Tickets and special room packages for ICE! are now on sale and available at www.JWHillCountryChristmas.com.

A team of 40 master artisans will travel nearly 7,000 miles from Harbin, China to San Antonio, Texas and dedicate 30 days to crafting the ICE! experience from 6,700 massive blocks of ice using skills passed down through generations. The attraction will span nearly 20,000 square feet with carvings ranging from intricate details to towering scenes over 30 feet high. Life-size ice sculptures, immersive walk-through scenes, two-story ice slides, a life-size Nativity scene, and photo-worthy moments will be featured. Characters from Dr. Seuss’ How the Grinch Stole Christmas! will be depicted like the Grinch, Max, Cindy-Lou Who, and other festive Whos from Who-ville. A state-of-the-art chilling system will maintain the festive attraction, and to stay warm, guests will be provided with signature blue parkas to wear while enjoying the experience.  

Beginning Nov. 23, 2024, through Jan. 5, 2025, the resort’s Exhibit Ballroom will completely transform into “Reindeer Ridge,” featuring 40,000 square feet of beloved Hill Country Christmas activities. Returning activities include Snow Flow Mountain, a multi-lane tubing hill made of real snow and providing hours of alpine fun for all ages; and Snowball Build & Blast, an interactive game where guests can make and throw snowballs to score points, boosting the power of the snow-making machine. Mrs. Claus’ Christmas Traditions hosted by Mrs. Claus will also return and include a retelling of “‘Twas the Night Before Christmas” and a sing-along of holiday carols, complete with Santa’s favorite cookies and milk. Guests will be able to decorate gingerbread houses with sweets and treats at the Gingerbread Decorating Corner with an opportunity to meet Nutmeg the gingerbread man.  

Build-A-Bear Workshop® has been adding a little more heart to life for more than 25 years! Visit Build-A-Bear® to experience the fun of personalizing furry friends and taking part in our one-of-a-kind Heart Ceremony. Add adorable outfits, sweet scents and fun sounds to make any furry friend the perfect gift or a cuddly Christmas keepsake! The Resort will also debut a new holiday scavenger hunt, “The Grinch’s Wonderful Awful Idea Scavenger Hunt” which will send guests searching for hidden clues of the Grinch’s mischievous plan to ruin the holiday. Guests will be able to find clues and solve riddles to help save the joy of the season and receive a special stocking stuffer when they complete their quest.  

Other traditional favorites at Hill Country Christmas include the Shine Light Show, a nightly display of thousands of dancing lights synchronized to holiday music. The Polar Plunge will be available in several pools for those wanting a chilly challenge, along with visits from Santa’s live reindeer. Guests can indulge in holiday treats at the festive s’mores station and write letters to Santa to share Christmas wishes. Personal visits with Santa along with a keepsake photo will also be available. Guests can visit JWHillCountryChristmas.com to learn more and make reservations for a memorable holiday stay. 

Exclusive ICE! Stay & Play Packages are available for advance online reservations. These packages offer overnight accommodation and two tickets to ICE! for each night’s stay, using booking code 1GC at JWHillCountryChristmas.com. Guests can add a round of golf to the ICE! Stay & Play Package using booking code ZJ4. Overnight guests will be able to access resort-only benefits including the Extra Cool Hour and Chill Pass, which allow overnight visitors early admission into ICE! and the Christmas Village, as well as front-of-the-line access to the attraction. Visit JWHillCountryChristmas.com to learn more and make reservations. 

To experience everything the JW Marriott San Antonio Hill Country Resort & Spa has to offer this holiday season, guests are encouraged to book an overnight stay and receive exclusive access to luxury amenities such as the 9-acre River Bluff Water Experience with temperature-controlled pools and hot tubs; eight dining outlets; two PGA TOUR 18-hole championship golf courses at TPC San Antonio; world-class Lantana Spa; award-winning culinary experiences; Topgolf Swing Suite; sports courts to play tennis, basketball and pickleball; walking trails with stunning hill country views; and famous Texas starry night skies. 

BioNTX, the leading biotechnology and healthcare innovation trade organization in North Texas, is thrilled to announce the much-anticipated 10th Annual iC3®Life Science & Healthcare Innovation Summit. Scheduled to take place on October 3-4, 2024, at the prestigious Loews Arlington Convention Center in Arlington, this landmark event promises to be the pinnacle gathering for bioscience and healthcare innovation leaders across the region.

The iC3 Summit, which represents the formula of Innovation = Capital × Collaboration × Commercialization, serves as the annual meeting for leaders in the industry and academia to converge and explore business strategies, investments and market trends and learn about new, cutting-edge North Texas bioscience research, innovation, products and services.

BioNTX is proud to partner with the Arlington Economic Development Corporation to bring forth this exceptional summit. Together, the organizations have demonstrated a tangible commitment to driving innovation, fostering growth and advancing the healthcare landscape for patients around the world.

With a projected attendance of over 1,000 industry professionals, researchers, entrepreneurs, investors and thought leaders, the iC3 Summit is poised to be the largest yet. Attendees can expect unparalleled networking opportunities, insightful keynote presentations, engaging panel discussions, and access to a diverse array of exhibitors showcasing the latest advancements in bioscience and healthcare.

"We are proud to celebrate the 10th anniversary of the iC3 Summit," says Kathleen Otto-Rosenblum, CEO of BioNTX. "This event symbolizes a decade of collaboration, innovation, and progress in the North Texas bioscience and healthcare ecosystem. We are grateful for our partnership with the Arlington Economic Development Corporation and the unwavering support of our sponsors, who are instrumental in making this summit a resounding success year after year. We look forward to delivering unparalleled insights, connections and opportunities for all attendees at this year’s iC3 Summit."

Marty Wieder, executive director of the Arlington Economic Development Corporation, adds, “The Arlington Economic Development Corporation is excited to host BioNTX and the iC3 Summit at the new Loews Arlington Hotel and Convention Center. Cutting-edge biotechnology is crucial to our state, regional and local economies, and we are eager to support the innovative work being done through BioNTX members.”

For more information and to register for the iC3 Summit, please visit the website here.

Major League Cricket (MLC) will host an exciting match between the Texas Super Kings and Washington Freedom on Friday, July 19, at 7:30 pm at Grand Prairie Stadium. 

Recently, Cognizant Major League Cricket achieved List-A status, officially recognized by the ICC as a premier T20 league. This milestone cements MLC as America’s first world-class domestic cricket tournament, bringing high-caliber cricket action to the United States.

Cricket, the world’s second most-watched sport, has rapidly attracted a significant following in the United States. Fans can now secure their tickets starting at just $30 by visiting tickets.majorleaguecricket.com.

For those seeking a premium experience, Picnic, Terrace, or Field Box tickets (sections 109-116) are available. These options include all-you-can-eat food and non-alcoholic drinks, along with exclusive access to the air-conditioned Sports Bar & Grille.

This event is perfect for both lifelong cricket enthusiasts and newcomers. Families and friends are encouraged to enjoy an evening of world-class cricket action together. For those new to the sport, Cricket 101 flyers will be available to help understand the game’s rules.

Don’t miss out on this chance to witness top-tier cricket and be part of the growing cricket community in North Texas. Secure your tickets today and get ready for an unforgettable night at Grand Prairie Stadium cheering on your Texas Super Kings!