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A longtime Irish festival held in Dallas will move to a new city starting next year.Longtime festival moves to DentonThe North Texas Irish Festival will be held in Denton starting in 2027.Dallas had been the festival's host city for more than 40 years, beginning in 1983.Festival organizers say Denton's art and music scene better fits the festival's intentions.North Texas Irish FestivalThe North Texas Irish Festival says its mission is "preserving and celebrating Irish and Celtic traditions through music, dance, storytelling, food, arts and education."It has grown into one of the largest Irish festivals in the United States.The 2027 festival will feature multiple stages of live Celtic music, Irish step dancing, authentic food and beverage options, and more."Denton is known for embracing music and creativity," said Sheri Bush, entertainment director of the North Texas Irish Festival. "Those values align perfectly with what the North Texas Irish Festival has represented for more than four
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Big back to school bashes are being held in Dallas and Fort Worth on Friday. They’re a way to help families save on school supplies while also getting access to free resources and health screenings.Dallas Mayor’s Back to School FairDallas Mayor Eric Johnson hosted the city’s 30th annual Dallas Mayor’s Back to School Fair on Friday morning.Every year, families gather at Fair Park to make sure they have the chance to get everything they need for the school year such as school supplies, backpacks, and even laptops.In recent years, the Dallas Independent School District has also added free health screenings, hair cups, and community resources.Mayor Johnson said he’s glad to see the city is meeting a crucial need."It started off as a basic school supply drive and now, like I said, it's turned into a full blown deal were we've got hundreds of vendors and we've got everything under the sun that you could possibly need. And that's a reflection of how this community comes together to help every
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Fun fact: I’ve been playing bass for nearly 30 years, and in all that time, I’ve taken only two lessons. The only way I really learned the instrument was by playing it in a band. I bring this up because private lessons are but one way to learn to play music, and in my experience, […] The post Schools that Rawk! appeared first on Fort Worth Weekly.