The Texas Trees Foundation aims to create a sustainable and green future for North Texas. They use research-based plans to educate and engage the public about the social, economic, environmental, and health benefits of trees and urban forestry, ultimately improving the region's quality. It is a community comprised of beautiful, well-maintained parks, shady tree-lined streets and boulevards, hiking, biking, and nature trails, and other outdoor amenities which combine to form a living and working environment that enhances the value of its commercial areas and its neighborhoods, and nurtures the health, safety, and quality of life of all its citizens; a community in which its citizens actively participate in building and sustaining its urban forest.
If you're a fan of cutting-edge films, videos, and documentaries, you won't want to miss the annual four-day Dallas VideoFest every Fall at several venues. The festival is open to professional and non-professional filmmakers and specializes in independent, alternative, and non-commercial media. You'll see hard-to-find works that are rarely seen on television, in movie theaters, or elsewhere, despite their artistic excellence and cultural and social relevance. It's a great opportunity to discover new and exciting voices in the world of film and media.
Experience the best of Dallas' wine scene with the year-round daily excursions to hidden gems. The tours are always fun and unique, and each four-hour tour includes stops at three different wine-themed establishments. You'll enjoy multiple tastings of delicious wines paired with various cheeses, appetizers, desserts, and other accompaniments. They rotate among numerous venues throughout the city to ensure every tour provides a unique experience.
Welcome to Bass Performance Hall, Fort Worth's premier performing arts center. Managed by the non-profit organization Performing Arts Fort Worth, the Hall offers various entertainment, from Broadway productions to concerts. Bass Hall also is home to four resident companies: Fort Worth Symphony, Texas Ballet Theater, Van Cliburn Foundation, and Fort Worth Opera.