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As the holiday season approaches, Soulman's Bar-B-Que is thrilled to offer its catering services to help families and businesses celebrate with mouthwatering barbecue delights. Whether it’s an intimate family gathering or a large corporate event, Soulman's offers a range of catering options that promise to delight your guests and make your holiday celebrations memorable.

 

Soulman's Bar-B-Que, renowned for its award-winning smoked meats and signature sides, is now ready to bring the joy of delicious barbecue to your holiday festivities. Our catering menu features a variety of options, including:

 

  • Slow-Smoked Brisket: Tender, juicy brisket slow-cooked to perfection.
  • Savory Ribs: Fall-off-the-bone ribs with our famous barbecue sauce.
  • Chicken and Sausages: A selection of flavorful chicken and savory sausages.
  • Hearty Sides: Classic sides such as coleslaw, baked beans, and cornbread that complement any barbecue feast.
  • Desserts: Sweet treats to round out your meal.

 

“We understand that the holiday season can be busy, so we’re here to take the stress out of meal planning,” said Amber Polk, Catering Director at Soulman's Bar-B-Que. “Our holiday catering services allow families and businesses to enjoy authentic Texas barbecue without the hassle, so they can focus on what truly matters: spending time with loved ones.”

 

Ordering is easy! Customers can choose from a variety of packages tailored to fit any size group and budget. Additionally, Soulman's offers delivery and setup options to ensure a seamless experience.

 

To place your holiday catering order or to learn more about our menu offerings, please visit www.soulmans.com.

 

Celebrate the holidays with Soulman's Bar-B-Que—where every meal is a celebration!

 

About Soulman’s Bar-B-Que

For 50 years, Soulman’s Bar-B-Que has satisfied the hardest to please bar-b-que lovers….Texans!  Founded in Pleasant Grove, Texas in 1974, Soulman’s had only a few simple goals—serve great Texas-style BBQ and offer friendly, sincere service.  Soulman’s original family recipes are still the foundation for the company’s success from their 8 different types of meat that are smoked “low & slow” over only hickory wood to their famous homemade sides, including Ranch house beans and Texas style cream corn! Throughout the years, this family-owned and operated company has remained true to its original strive for success and customer satisfaction and is honored to be considered one of the Best Roadside Restaurants in America (2024), Top Bar-B-Que Chains in America (2024), the Best Bar-B-Que in Dallas for Takeout  & Delivery (2020) and one of the Best Bar-B-Que Chains in America (2018).

 

Soulman’s currently owns and operates 21 North and East Texas locations in Allen, Cedar Hill, Fort Worth, Forney, Garland, Greenville, Hurst, Hurst Grapevine Highway,  Lancaster, Lewisville, Mabank, Mansfield, Mesquite, Quinlan, Red Oak, Rockwall I-30, Rockwall Goliad, Royse City,  Sulphur Springs, Terrell, and Van. To learn more about Soulman’s Bar-B-Que, visit them online at http://www.soulmans.com or on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/soulmansbbq.

 

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Dana Cobb

PR@soulmans.com 972-955-9747

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As the holiday season approaches, Soulman's Bar-B-Que is thrilled to offer its catering services to help families and businesses celebrate with mouthwatering barbecue delights. Whether it’s an intimate family gathering or a large corporate event, Soulman's offers a range of catering options that promise to delight your guests and make your holiday celebrations memorable.

 

Soulman's Bar-B-Que, renowned for its award-winning smoked meats and signature sides, is now ready to bring the joy of delicious barbecue to your holiday festivities. Our catering menu features a variety of options, including:

 

  • Slow-Smoked Brisket: Tender, juicy brisket slow-cooked to perfection.
  • Savory Ribs: Fall-off-the-bone ribs with our famous barbecue sauce.
  • Chicken and Sausages: A selection of flavorful chicken and savory sausages.
  • Hearty Sides: Classic sides such as coleslaw, baked beans, and cornbread that complement any barbecue feast.
  • Desserts: Sweet treats to round out your meal.

 

“We understand that the holiday season can be busy, so we’re here to take the stress out of meal planning,” said Amber Polk, Catering Director at Soulman's Bar-B-Que. “Our holiday catering services allow families and businesses to enjoy authentic Texas barbecue without the hassle, so they can focus on what truly matters: spending time with loved ones.”

 

Ordering is easy! Customers can choose from a variety of packages tailored to fit any size group and budget. Additionally, Soulman's offers delivery and setup options to ensure a seamless experience.

 

To place your holiday catering order or to learn more about our menu offerings, please visit www.soulmans.com.

 

Celebrate the holidays with Soulman's Bar-B-Que—where every meal is a celebration!

 

About Soulman’s Bar-B-Que

For 50 years, Soulman’s Bar-B-Que has satisfied the hardest to please bar-b-que lovers….Texans!  Founded in Pleasant Grove, Texas in 1974, Soulman’s had only a few simple goals—serve great Texas-style BBQ and offer friendly, sincere service.  Soulman’s original family recipes are still the foundation for the company’s success from their 8 different types of meat that are smoked “low & slow” over only hickory wood to their famous homemade sides, including Ranch house beans and Texas style cream corn! Throughout the years, this family-owned and operated company has remained true to its original strive for success and customer satisfaction and is honored to be considered one of the Best Roadside Restaurants in America (2024), Top Bar-B-Que Chains in America (2024), the Best Bar-B-Que in Dallas for Takeout  & Delivery (2020) and one of the Best Bar-B-Que Chains in America (2018).

 

Soulman’s currently owns and operates 21 North and East Texas locations in Allen, Cedar Hill, Fort Worth, Forney, Garland, Greenville, Hurst, Hurst Grapevine Highway,  Lancaster, Lewisville, Mabank, Mansfield, Mesquite, Quinlan, Red Oak, Rockwall I-30, Rockwall Goliad, Royse City,  Sulphur Springs, Terrell, and Van. To learn more about Soulman’s Bar-B-Que, visit them online at http://www.soulmans.com or on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/soulmansbbq.

 

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Dana Cobb

PR@soulmans.com 972-955-9747

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TWU Kinesiology Team Makiyah Brittmon, Josey Salazar, Erin Rocha (Team Lead), Hannah Schnettler, Karolyn Skoby

When it comes to space flight challenges, Texas Woman’s kinesiology students always seem to have the best solutions.

For the fifth time in the last seven years, a team of Texas Woman’s undergraduate kinesiology students took the top overall prize at a NASA-sponsored statewide design competition. 

The Texas Woman’s team, dubbed Team Pleiades, was the only kinesiology department and the only all-female team represented at the two-day competition, which wrapped up Nov. 14 just outside of Houston. The majority of the 19 college teams in the competition are engineering students.

 

“It’s a huge bonus to have an all-female group with a STEM focus,” said Rhett Rigby, interim director of the School of Health Promotion and Kinesiology and the design team’s faculty advisor. “It was the only health-focused project … ours had one of the most direct applications, most direct connections, to life in space.” 

 

The first-place finish continues a successful run for TWU’s School of Health Promotion and Kinesiology’s internship team. Teams have won the competition four times in the last seven semesters, including last year’s fall team. Over the last 13 semesters that Texas Woman’s teams have entered the competition, they’ve finished in the top four 11 times.

 

For the last three years, TWU teams have focused on the topic of mitigating muscle atrophy in long-duration space flight for their projects at the Texas Space Grant Consortium Design Challenge. This semester’s team discovered new ways to address the loss of skeletal muscle mass in astronauts, specifically in the lower limbs. 

 

Their solution was to design and test a compact blood flow restriction device that can be implemented during resistance training workouts in microgravity. 

 

In addition to the overall first-place finish, the five seniors took first place in peer review and presentation and second place in the poster/best model category. Team members Erin Rocha (team lead), Hannah Schnettler, Karolyn Skoby, Josey Salazar and Makiyah Brittmon received scholarships from TSGC for their project. 

 

“To have a showing like this, I’m incredibly proud of the team,” said Rigby. “They’ve put in thousands of hours worth of work to this combined, and it’s nice to see the fruits of their labor come to fruition.” 

 

The TSGC Design Challenge gives students an opportunity to come up with a solution to help solve a research objective of importance to NASA. Teams have an option of choosing their own space-related challenge, and the last several TWU teams have gone that route, honing in on the muscle deterioration.

 

Lengthy space flights wreak havoc on astronauts’ muscle health. Weight-bearing skeletal muscles, such as the quadriceps and soleus, are especially prone to atrophy because of their larger size. The TWU team cited research that shows there is a 20% decrease in the size of these muscles in the first five to 11 days of space flight.

 

The Fall 2023 and Spring 2024 teams created exercise devices for astronauts to use in space flight. This semester’s team created a blood-flow restriction device (nicknamed HALO for Hypertrophic Aide by Limb Occlusion) uniquely designed for resistance training in space flight.

 

Blood-flow restriction is a technique that uses a cuff to partially reduce blood flow to a limb by applying pressure to major leg and arm arteries while exercising. It is used in physical therapy rehabilitation to help people train or recover from injuries. When using this method, users exercise at a low intensity level, mimicking the effects of a high intensity workout.

 

TWU’s prototype resembles a large blood pressure cuff. Instead of being strapped to your arm, this cuff would go on the upper thigh. Other components of the device include an airbag, a Direct Current motor, rechargeable battery, motor board and microcontroller. The team coded the HALO device to inflate the airbag to the desired pressure in order to achieve the partial reduced blood flow. 

 

With this device, astronauts could lift smarter, not harder. While exercising, they would be creating oxygen deprived muscles, which would stimulate muscle gain with lower weights. This lower load is also less impactive on joints while also lowering recovery times and enhancing muscle recovery.

“It’s a bit surreal to take teams with no prior experience in some of these areas related to engineering and within a few months, we are able to compete at the highest undergraduate level,” Rigby said.

 

 

 

 

 

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More than 700 non-profits applied for the 4th Annual Season of Giving grants. Each recipient aligns with one of Park Place’s Four Pillars of Giving: Education; Medical Research; Advocacy; or the Arts.

North Texas non-profits are kicking off the holiday season with a little more cheer, thanks to $100,000 in Season of Giving grants from Park Place Dealerships. The dealership group selected 21 recipients across the greater Dallas/Fort Worth area that make an impact in the community year-round. 

"It’s been truly inspiring to learn about the remarkable work of numerous non-profits making a difference in our communities,” said Tony Carimi, Managing Director of Park Place Dealerships. “In addition to providing year-end grants, Park Place Members will also volunteer with these non-profit partners in the coming year, aiming to drive an even greater impact in the community."

More than 700 non-profits applied for the 4th Annual Season of Giving grants. Each recipient aligns with one of Park Place’s Four Pillars of Giving: Education; Medical Research; Advocacy; or the Arts.

Under its philanthropic arm, Park Place Cares, the Season of Giving program awards one-time grants ranging from $2,500 to $10,000. Now in its fourth year, the initiative has granted a total of $400,000 to 86 local organizations, supporting the missions of non-profits dedicated to bettering North Texas communities. Over the past 37 years, Park Place Cares has contributed millions of dollars to charities through ongoing outreach and support.

This year’s grant recipients represent a broad range of causes and communities across North Texas, reflecting Park Place Dealerships’ commitment to uplifting diverse missions and making a lasting difference. The charities receiving a grant for the 2024 Season of Giving include:

Education

  • Pasos for Oak Cliff (Dallas)
  • Broken Halos Haven (Lewisville)
  • Claymore Operations (Coppell)
  • Little Hands Book Bank (Plano)
  • Gabby’s Sanctuary Ark, Inc. (Lancaster)
  • Gill Children’s Services (Fort Worth)
  • Rainbow Days (Dallas)
  • Girls on the Run (Dallas) 

Medical 

  • Enabling Movement Foundation (Flower Mound)
  • David Nicklas Organ Donor Awareness Foundation (Grand Prairie)

Advocacy

  • Bikers Against Child Abuse (Fort Worth) 
  • Lambie's Love (Dallas)
  • DFW Angels (Dallas) 
  • Serving Our Seniors (Richland Hills)
  • Metrocrest Services (Carrollton)
  • Patriot PAWS Service Dogs (Rockwall)
  • Streetside Showers (McKinney)
  • Second Chance Dog Rescue (Mansfield)

Arts

  • New Song Community Choir (Dallas)
  • Brown Girls Do Ballet (Fort Worth)
  • Youth Orchestra of Greater Fort Worth (Fort Worth)

“This is truly one of our favorite times of the year as we come together to review the incredible applications from local non-profits,” said Kara Connor, Park Place Dealership’s Experiential Marketing Manager. "Beyond providing financial support, we’re excited to strengthen our connections with these inspiring organizations that make such a meaningful impact across North Texas."

Park Place Dealerships was founded in 1987 and has been engaged in the community through its support of the arts, medical research, children’s advocacy, and education. Park Place employs more than 1,400 members and operates eight full-service dealerships representing luxury brands including Lexus, Mercedes-Benz, Porsche, Volvo, Acura, and Land Rover. Park Place BodyWerks Collision Centers in Fort Worth and Dallas, and the Park Place Auto Auction, round out the company’s offerings. For more information, visitparkplace.com. 

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From Culver Public Relations: 

We are thrilled to announce that Jeanne Culver, CEO of Culver Public Relations, has been named one of D CEO Dallas 500’s most influential leaders in the Marketing and Public Relations category. 

It is an honor to see Jeanne’s exceptional leadership and dedication recognized within our agency and throughout the North Texas community. Her vision, tireless work ethic, and commitment to our clients have been key drivers of Culver Public Relations’ continued growth and success. Jeanne always takes the time to support the careers of not only our agency team members but also many others who are just beginning their careers in various industries.

The Dallas 500 is a prestigious annual publication by D CEO that features profiles of the most impactful North Texas executives across over 50 industry categories. Now in its 10th year, the Dallas 500 selection process is highly competitive, involving months of in-depth research and hundreds of personal interviews conducted by D CEO editors. This recognition highlights Jeanne’s significant influence and leadership in the public relations field and her philanthropic pursuits, and we couldn’t be more proud of her achievements.

At Culver Public Relations, we are fortunate to be led by someone who continuously inspires excellence and strives to positively impact the industry and community. This recognition is a testament to Jeanne’s ongoing dedication and passion for her work and the people she supports. We look forward to all the continued success under her leadership.

To learn more about Culver Public Relations and services available visit https://www.culverpr.com/.

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When the original location for III Forks was under construction in 1998, Chris Vogeli was in the restaurant before the drywall was even placed. Now, the acclaimed chef has been named to helm III Forks’ newest flagship location in Addison’s Village on the Parkway.

The chef, whose culinary influences can be seen in every aspect of the III Forks menu, was literally raised to excel in a fine dining environment. His father and uncles, all born in Switzerland, were restaurateurs, and Chris helped in the kitchen, working his way up from washing dishes to prepping salads and more. Following his culinary education in Dallas, Vogeli moved back to his family’s home in Switzerland, where he apprenticed for three years in some of that country’s five-star hotels. After returning to Texas, he immediately made a name for himself in the Texas culinary lexicon.

 

It was therefore no surprise that Vogeli was the top pick when III Forks was designed to be the finest steak and seafood restaurant in Dallas.

“There is no one with more of his heart and soul invested in the III Forks experience than Chris Vogeli,” said Curtis Osmond, president of the steakhouse division of CRO, Inc. “With his culinary prowess and impeccable attention to detail, Chris is the perfect person to steward III Forks into its next iteration.”

The chef, who works with a humility not often seen in a chef of his caliber, is quick to share praises for III Forks with his team and with his suppliers. He credits the III Forks success to its consistency and quality. He has been a key driver in the III Forks elevated beef program, including the restaurant’s relationship with the Certified Angus Beef® brand, from which it sources prime 75-day dry-aged steaks, Snake River Farms, from whom the restaurant sources its American Wagyu, or even its selection of A5 Miyazaki Gyu Japanese Wagyu.

Chef Vogeli is expected to open the 6,000-square-foot steakhouse in the first quarter of 2025.

About Consolidated Restaurant Operations

Consolidated Restaurant Operations Inc. (CRO) is a Dallas-based privately held company which operates restaurants including III Forks, Silver Fox, Cool River, Cantina Laredo, El Chico, Luckys Café and Black Oak Grill. More information can be found at www.croinc.com. 

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As the holiday season approaches, finding the perfect gift for everyone on your list can be a challenge. Thankfully, Puttshack gift cards make holiday shopping a hole-in-one!  Ideal for anyone who loves tech-infused mini golf, delicious bites and a fun social atmosphere, Puttshack gift cards offer an unforgettable experience. Plus, for a limited time, Puttshack is offering an incredible Black Friday deal: for every $50 in gift cards purchased online, customers will receive an additional $10 gift card for free. 

Puttshack gift cards are an exciting option for holiday gifting. Whether it’s for friends, family, colleagues, or even hard-to-please gift recipients, Puttshack offers something for everyone. A Puttshack gift card unlocks access to an entertaining night of high-tech mini golf, creative cocktails and mouthwatering food—making it the perfect way to treat someone to a fun night out or give them a chance to experience all that Puttshack has to offer.

From November 25 to December 2, Puttshack is sweetening the deal even further. For every $50 spent on gift cards online, customers will receive an additional $10 gift card, making it the perfect opportunity to score a little something extra while checking off items on the holiday shopping list. By purchasing a $50 gift card, holiday shoppers will earn a $10 bonus card that can be used or gifted to someone else. 

How It Works:

- For every $50 spent on gift cards online, receive an extra $10 gift card.

- The offer is only available on Puttshack.com

- Promotion Period runs November 25 – December 2, 2024.

- The $10 bonus gift card will be issued separately from the original gift card purchase.

- Gift cards are valid at any U.S. Puttshack location and do not expire, giving recipients flexibility to use them whenever they like.

 

This limited-time offer ends on December 2, 2024, so holiday shoppers should act fast to take advantage of this fantastic deal. This holiday season, give the gift of fun, food and great memories with Puttshack gift cards—and enjoy a little something extra for yourself!

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Only One Lie

by

Audrey J. Cole

 

This book had me turning pages and staying up late!

 

Only One Lie is a riveting new historical mystery by author Audrey J. Cole set during the early days of the United States's involvement in WWII. Soon after the Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor, the three-year-old son of a wealthy banking family is kidnapped, but while the parents comply with the ransom demands, the kidnapper is found dead, and their child is nowhere to be seen. The story is intense, and the Seattle location came alive for me with the well-researched incorporation of the look and feel of the time.

The main characters, especially the two wives, Vera Chandler and Priscilla Ellis, are well-drawn and, although of a very different time and place, easy to relate to. Both go through extraordinary situations, the kidnapping, the search for Max, and wartime, and I was constantly surprised as I realized how young they must be. I enjoyed how bold Vera was, and for that matter, Priscilla. I seriously wanted to smack her husband, Vincent, so many times. 

The story is compelling, beginning with the kidnapping of Priscilla's 3-year-old son, Max. However, the flying aspects and the women flyers' involvement in the war effort were quite interesting. Wartime had galvanized women into taking on roles previously unheard of or denied. There are great twists and turns in the plot, so just as I thought I knew where the story was headed, it took a sudden jog, and I was driven to read on! 

I look forward to more from this author and recommend ONLY ONE LIE to readers who enjoy thrilling historical mystery stories, especially those set during World War II or in the Pacific Northwest. 

I voluntarily reviewed this after receiving an Advanced Review Copy from the author through Goddess Fish Promotions Book Tours.

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A Bad Bout of the Yips

From the Case Files of Steve Rockfish, #3

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Ken Harris

 

A riveting crime fiction tale I was unable to put down!

 

A Bad Bout of the Yips is the third book in author Ken Harris's crime fiction series featuring PI Steve Rockfish. From the start (of this book or any in the series), readers old enough to know will immediately feel his kinship with the old-school investigators and the nod to and nostalgia of the classic PI television shows from the 1970s, such as The Rockford Files. If you loved those shows, this is the series for you! If you don't know what I'm talking about, this is still a series you'll want to give a look-see. 

Steve Rockfish is a cool customer, a tough guy, and he needs to be in his line of work, especially as he's going up against the mob in this real estate development-themed crime fiction tale. His young partner, Jawnie McGee, is still reeling after the previous book's events. This normally steadfast and stand-up gal shows some vulnerability in her fragile state, but although she struggles early on to regain her footing, she comes on strong later in the story. 

This third book has multiple storylines, some involving old nemeses that harken back to previous books. However, the third time's the charm as storylines converge and are wrapped up. The Baltimore and other Maryland and New Jersey settings were comfortable yet fresh (I'm just done to death sometimes with Chicago and NYC). I loved the cultural nods and the guessing game to identify the source of the references with Lynn. 

The case that lands Rockfish and McGee in dutch involves a lesbian couple who have purchased a rundown miniature golf business out from under the nose of a large real estate development corporation with mob ties. Immediately after taking possession, threatening messages appear, and an escalating series of vandalism plagues the property, including anti-gay slogans spray painted across the buildings and inflammatory fliers pepper the neighborhood to stir up trouble with the locals. What follows on the way to resolution are twists and turns, tense action and danger, told with a riveting vim and vigor that I found myself smiling as I read, completely engaged and unable to put the book down until the last page was turned. 

I recommend A BAD BOUT OF THE YIPS to readers who enjoy crime fiction, old-school PI heroes, a Baltimore setting, and fans of the previous novels in the series. 

I voluntarily reviewed this after receiving an Advanced Review Copy from the author through Partners in Crime Virtual Book Tours.

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Since its opening last month, Kaleidoscope Park, the 5.7-acre signature park in Frisco, has become a must-visit destination for families in Collin County. This will certainly be true on  Friday, Nov. 22, when Kaleidoscope Park hosts its first holiday tree lighting.

Kaleidoscope Park will be full of family activities from 7 to 9 p.m. The evening kicks off with Frisco Mayor Jeff Cheney on the Activity Lawn lighting the massive 50-foot holiday tree adorned with more than 42,000 twinkling lights that appear to dance to music.

 

But the big star of the evening will be Santa Claus himself. The big guy will be meeting families on the Activity Lawn.

The Performance Lawn is packed with family-friendly activities. Take the perfect family photo in Santa’s sleigh on a field of freshly blown real snow. Children are encouraged to write their letters to Santa and drop them in the special box on the Performance Lawn to ensure that the children’s wishes make it to the North Pole on time. Also on the Performance Lawn are a selection of children’s craft activities. The Plano Symphony Orchestra will share its instrument petting zoo. Nature lovers will enjoy the Window to the Wild Bird Show.

The park will be alive with activities throughout the evening. Stilt walkers and jugglers from Lone Star Circus will be strolling the park throughout the evening.

Throughout the evening, guests can select sweet and savory treats from a variety of the region’s top food trucks including Eggsland, Lola’s Sweet Spins, Tapaholics and Donut NV..

For more information on the activities at Kaleidoscope Park, including the upcoming holiday Boho Market on Saturday, Nov. 30, visitors should check out the Kaleidoscope Park website.

EVENT INFORMATION

WHAT:                Holiday Tree Lighting at Kaleidoscope Park

WHERE:              6635 Warren Pkwy, Frisco, TX 75034

WHEN:               Friday, Nov. 22, 2024

                           7 to 9 p.m.

PRICE:                 Free

WEBSITE:           KaleidscopePark.org

 

ABOUT KALEIDOSCOPE PARK

Kaleidoscope Park is a dynamic, innovative arts and culture destination for North Texas that celebrated its Grand Opening in October 2024. The Park is home to free, year-round public programming, including markets, diverse musical and dance performances, and a variety of health and recreational activities. The Park features monumental works of public art, architecture, and gardens set among a children’s play area, dog park, performance lawn, outdoor workspaces, and shaded promenades and plazas. Learn more at kaleidoscopepark.org.

 

ABOUT THE KALEIDOSCOPE PARK FOUNDATION

Kaleidoscope Park Foundation is a nonprofit public-private partnership between Communities Foundation of Texas and the City of Frisco. The Foundation’s mission is to thoughtfully engage the diverse and rapidly growing communities of North Texas through free public arts and culture programming that is genuine, inclusive, and accessible. Operating as a Foundation supported by private donations, financial support for development, operations, and programming is always welcome.

 

ABOUT COMMUNITIES FOUNDATION OF TEXAS

The mission of Communities Foundation of Texas (CFT) is to improve the lives of all people in our community by investing in their health, wealth, living, and learning. CFT works to accomplish this by growing community giving, expanding community impact, and advancing community equity. With a vision of building thriving communities for all, CFT works locally and across the state with many individuals, families, companies, foundations, and nonprofits through a variety of charitable funds and strategic grantmaking initiatives. CFT professionally manages more than 1,300 charitable funds and has awarded more than $2.5 billion in grants since its founding in 1953.

CFT is committed to serving and understanding donor needs, expertly handling complex gifts, wisely managing charitable funds, and leveraging its community knowledge to increase charitable impact, in addition to powering several initiatives including the W. W. Caruth, Jr. Fund at CFT, CFT for Business, Educate Texas at CFT, Emerging Leaders in Philanthropy at CFT, GiveWisely, and CFT’s North Texas Giving Day. CFT’s North Texas Giving Day raised $64 million on a single day in 2023 to help over 3,250 North Texas nonprofits. Learn more at www.CFTexas.org.

 

ABOUT HALL PARK

A pioneering development in Frisco since the mid-1990s, HALL Park today encompasses 2.2 million square feet of office and retail space throughout 15 buildings. One-third of the park is dedicated to green space and includes three miles of walking trails, over 200 works of art including the Texas Sculpture Garden, the largest private collection of contemporary Texas sculpture made available to the public. In October 2021, its developer, HALL Group, commenced construction on the first phase of its new masterplan development that will evolve HALL Park into a dynamic mixed-use community. Upon completion, the full masterplan–anticipated to span 15-20 years of development–will encompass approximately 9.5 million square feet of usable mixed-use space, including residential, with a projected value of around $7 billion. Learn more at hallpark.com.