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11/7/2026 12:00 PM (CST) Plano Food + Wine Festival at Legacy West

Kathy Beazley — Sat, 07 Nov 2026 12:00:00 Z

The 9th Annual Plano Food + Wine Festival, presented by Land Rover, returns to Legacy West on Saturday, Nov. 7, from noon to 6 p.m., bringing together North Texas' top restaurants, wineries and culinary experiences for one unforgettable afternoon. Guests can sample signature dishes from more than 30 restaurants, including Truluck's, Uchiko, Quartino, Earls Kitchen + Bar, Fogo de Chão and more, while enjoying tastings of more than 100 wines, premium spirits, local vendors, live entertainment and interactive experiences throughout Legacy West. Food + Wine Tasting Passes are $80, with Wine-Only Passes ($45), Food-Only Passes ($55) and the Visit Plano VIP Pass ($125) also available. Tickets have sold out in previous years, so advance purchase is encouraged. For tickets and information, visit planofoodandwinefestival.com.

11/7/2026 7:30 PM (CST) Grand Canyon Country

The Richardson Symphony Orchestra — Sat, 07 Nov 2026 19:30:00 Z

Rimsky-Korsakov Capriccio Espagnol

Sibelius The Swan of Tuonela

Vaughan Williams The Lark Ascending

Grofé Grand Canyon Suite

Nicholas Bardonnay, photographer & multimedia artist

Take a breathtaking journey through an immersive experience that bridges music and panoramic imagery with symphonic photochoreography from Westwater Arts. Rimsky-Korsakovs Capriccio Espagnol dazzles with color and Spanish flair. Sibelius The Swan of Tuonela drifts into a mysterious, dreamlike world. Vaughan Williams The Lark Ascending soars with peaceful lyricism and quiet reflection. The journey ends with Grofés Grand Canyon Suite, an expansive musical portrait that captures the vastness and wonder of Americas most iconic landscape.

11/8/2026 (All Day) Craft Your Own Wine Glass at Vetro Glassblowing

Vetro Glassblowing — Sun, 08 Nov 2026 00:00:00 Z

Shape hot molten glass into a hand-blown stemless wine glassperfect for savoring your favorite vino in style! Vetros glassblowing events are fun, festive, and interactive! Whether with friends, family, or coworkers, this unique glassblowing experience is one to remember!

Dont forget your camerathese events make for epic photo ops. You can stay and watch the glassblowers in the Hot Shop stadium seating area or shop the gallery for one-of-a-kind blown-glass decor and gifts.

Spaces are limitedreserve your spot today: https://vetroartglass.ticketspice.com/2025-stemless-wine-glass

11/8/2026 (All Day) Help Create a Whiskey Glass at Vetro Glassblowing!

Vetro Glassblowing — Sun, 08 Nov 2026 00:00:00 Z

Join us to craft your own Crackled Whiskey Glass from molten glass, elevating your sipping experience with a personalized touch. Choose from a vibrant array of colors and witness the mesmerizing transformation of glowing, molten glass up close.

Vetros glassblowing events are lively, engaging, and unforgettable! Perfect for friends, family, or colleagues, this hands-on experience creates lasting memories. Bring your camera for incredible photo opportunities! After your session, relax in our Hot Shop stadium seating and watch our skilled glassblowers work their magic.

Spaces are limitedreserve your spot today: https://vetroartglass.com/glassblowing/public-events/

11/8/2026 (All Day) It's Spring time at Vetro Glassblowing Studio

Vetro Glassblowing — Sun, 08 Nov 2026 00:00:00 Z

ITS SPRING AT VETRO with flowers, Easter eggs, and Mothers Day bowls all in the month of April!

Vetro Glassblowing Studio offers this unique interactive experience which is fun, festive, and perfect for friends, family, companies, and children of all ages! This April give the Gift of Glass with a beautiful flower, a delicate bowl or colorful Easter Egg created from hot molten glass! Register to help create a unique handmade gift. https://vetroartglass.com/glassblowing/public-events/

11/8/2026 10:00 AM (CST) Texas Pinners Conference and Expo

Noel Hampton — Sun, 08 Nov 2026 10:00:00 Z

WHO: ?Texas Pinners Conference - Pinterest-inspired conference and expo featuring 200 top business contributors.

WHAT: Pinners Conference is excited to host its Pinterest-inspired conference on Friday, Sept. 30, and Saturday, Oct. 1, in the Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex. Attendees can learn, create, connect and shop the latest DIY trends inspired by creativity and passion for craft-making. The two-day conference and expo will provide 100+ Pinterest-based classes taught by experts in DIY, home décor, food arts, fashion, beauty, self-improvement, party-planning, photography and a full tradeshow floor with over 300 vendors. Visit tx.pinnersconference.com for more information. To stay updated with the Pinners Conference in Texas, check out @pinnersconf on all platforms. Dont forget to follow the #PinnersTX and #pinnersconf to follow this event!

WHEN: The event will occur Friday, Sept. 30, from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. and Saturday, Oct. 1, from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m.

WHERE: TexasPinners Conference will be hosted at Will Rogers Memorial Center, located at 3401 W Lancaster Ave, Fort Worth, Texas 76107.

COST: General admission is $10 and includes access to the tradeshow shopping floor. Children 8 and under are free. Class materials sold separately. Multi-day passes are available.

SPONSORS: The Home Depot, Ryobi, Chalk Couture, Joanns, Plaid Crafts, Texas Appliances, Janome and MakerFlo Crafts.

11/7/2026 7:00 PM (CST) Interactive Family-Friendly Comedy Show!

Roy Allen — Sat, 07 Nov 2026 19:00:00 Z

The players of ZingerZ Comedy Club don't need scripts or preparation. Through sheer comic chops they spin audience suggestion into sketches, right on the spot, in a laugh-a-minute experience where no two shows are ever the same! Like the hit TV show "Whose Line Is It Anyway?" our players partake in a variety of skits and games, including inviting audience members to join us on stage to become PART OF THE SHOW, all while keeping the comic material clean enough for the ENTIRE FAMILY TO ENJOY! It's FUN FOR ALL AGES!!!

11/9/2026 5:00 PM (CST) Mixology Mondays at The Parlor

Culver Public Relations — Mon, 09 Nov 2026 17:00:00 Z

Mixology Mondays classes are hosted weekly at The Parlor, inside Sheraton Dallas, from 5-6pm. The cocktail featured varies weekly and reservations are required. The cost is $30/per person which does not include tax and gratuity. The interactive mixology classes are led by the hotels talented Mixologist, Adam, who has explored more than 43 countries and worked at luxury properties and bars across the world. Guests can have fun mixing a cocktail and then enjoy the delicious creation. Reservations are required.

Complimentary parking at any of the hotels restaurants and bars for up to 4 hours is available in the hotels parking garage across the street from the front entrance. Please bring your parking ticket and present it for validation.

Reservations can be made here: https://activities.travelcurious.com/book/marriott-com-daldh?opa-deeplink=1ee5eda7-0aaf-6156-8177-3110f231cef5.

11/10/2026 (All Day) Make a Snowman Ornament from Hot Molten Glass!

Vetro Glassblowing — Tue, 10 Nov 2026 00:00:00 Z

Create your own glass Snowman Ornament at Vetro Glassblowing Studio & Gallery! Each year, participants help create a glass snowman or a traditional ornament, making for a fun and festive holiday activity. Join us here in Historic Downtown Grapevine, where all ages are welcome to come and enjoy the ancient art of glassblowing!

These events are great photo opportunities, so dont forget to bring your camera and plan to stay to watch hot molten glass formed into wonderful holiday ornaments. Handmade glass ornaments are wonderful mementos or personalized gifts for someone special. Registration is open, and spots fill up quickly!

December & January Dates & Times:

12/27 (2:30 - 6:30)

12/30 (10:00 - 5:30)

12/31 (10:00 - 1:00)

1/2/26 (10:00 - 5:30)

1/3/26 (10:00 - 5:30)

11/10/2026 (All Day) Make a Snowman Ornament from Hot Molten Glass!

Vetro Glassblowing — Tue, 10 Nov 2026 00:00:00 Z

November dates & times:

11/11 (2:30 - 5:30)

11/12 (2:30 - 5:30)

11/14 (10:00 - 5:30)

11/15 (10:00 - 5:30)

11/25 (10:00 - 5:30)

11/26 (10:00 - 5:30)

11/28 (10:00 - 6:30)

11/29 (10:00 - 6:30)

11/10/2026 (All Day) Valentine's Hot Date Night at Vetro Glassblowing!

Vetro Glassblowing — Tue, 10 Nov 2026 00:00:00 Z

Add some fire and flaming cocktails to your Hot Date Night at Vetro for Valentines Day! This has got to be the most unique Valentines Date Night EVERFlaming Cocktails, Sweet Treats, and Hot Molten Glass! Register early these spots go fast for a perfect Valentines Date idea!

So shake things up this year and sign up for dedicated time with one of our glassblowers to help you create molten hot glass Valentines hearts or flowers together. Enjoy a couple of Flaming Cocktails to celebrate the season of love and make a lasting memory together. Bring your camera as this is a great photo opportunity.

Spots available: Feb 11, 12th, 13th, and 14th

Dont wait! These sell out fast. REGISTER ONLINE at Spaces are limitedreserve your spot today: https://vetroartglass.com/glassblowing/public-events/

11/10/2026 (All Day) Valentine's Hot Date Night at Vetro Glassblowing!

Vetro Glassblowing — Tue, 10 Nov 2026 00:00:00 Z

Spots available: Feb 11, 12th, 13th, and 14th

Dont wait! These sell out fast. REGISTER ONLINE at Spaces are limitedreserve your spot today: https://vetroartglass.com/glassblowing/public-events/

11/10/2026 (All Day) Valentine's Hot Date Night at Vetro Glassblowing!

Vetro Glassblowing — Tue, 10 Nov 2026 00:00:00 Z

Spots available: Feb 11, 12th, 13th, and 14th

Dont wait! These sell out fast. REGISTER ONLINE at Spaces are limitedreserve your spot today: https://vetroartglass.com/glassblowing/public-events/

11/10/2026 10:00 AM (CST) Coffee & Conversation

Maureen Ramirez — Tue, 10 Nov 2026 10:00:00 Z

Coffee & Conversation: Practice English through Conversation and Community

This class is for intermediate or advanced English speakers.

Coffee & Conversation is a weekly gathering for adults ages 18+ who want a welcoming, stress-free environment to practice English through casual conversation and community. This program is best suited for intermediate to advanced English speakers where English is a second language.

Participants engage in relaxed, guided conversations on a variety of topicsbuilding confidence, improving fluency, and becoming a more comfortable conversationalist in both personal and professional settings.

Weekly Registration Required

To help us plan and prepare for each session, we ask that you register for each week you plan to attend through Eventbrite. Youre welcome to join us as often as youd like, just be sure youre registered for each date you are interested in attending.

This is a Community Support Program

Coffee & Conversation is part of House of Shines community support programmingcreated to bring community members together through intentional connection and conversation.

Meet Our Facilitator: Noreen Abramovitz

With six years of experience teaching ESL, Noreen Abramovitz is dedicated to helping others feel confident and at ease with their English skills. She holds a masters degree in Human Resources and has taught at two organizations, both in person and virtually, while living in Houston.

Come as you are, grab a cup of coffee, and join the conversation. Wed love to welcome you.

Click here to register now

11/10/2026 10:00 AM (CST) Coffee & Conversation

Maureen Ramirez — Tue, 10 Nov 2026 10:00:00 Z

Coffee & Conversation: Practice English through Conversation and Community

This class is for intermediate or advanced English speakers.

Weekly Registration Required

This is a Community Support Program

Coffee & Conversation is part of House of Shines community support programmingcreated to bring community members together through intentional connection and conversation.

Meet Our Facilitator: Noreen Abramovitz

Come as you are, grab a cup of coffee, and join the conversation. Wed love to welcome you.

Click here to register now

11/11/2026 (All Day) Hands-on Glassblowing Ornament Help Create Events!

Vetro Glassblowing — Wed, 11 Nov 2026 00:00:00 Z

Make it a holiday tradition at Vetro Glassblowing Studio & Gallery! During our Holiday Ornament Help Create events, youll work alongside an experienced glassblower to help create your own hand-blown classic ornament or snowman ornament in Vetros on-site Hot Shop in Historic Downtown Grapevine.

This hands-on experience is a fun & festive outing to share with friends or family! It's also a wonderful photo opportunity, so have your camera ready. Afterward, stay to watch Vetros artists transform molten glass into more beautiful creations and explore the gallery.

Hang your finished glass ornament on your tree year after year as a reminder of the experience, or give it as a personal, handcrafted gift. All ages are welcome to visit and watch; hands-on participation is for ages 12 and up.

Registration is open, and spots fill quickly: https://vetroartglass.com/glassblowing/public-events/

DATES: November 11, 12, 13, 14, 18, 19, 20, 21, 24, 25, 27, and 28, 2026

December 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 21, 22, 23, 26, 28, 29, 30, and 31, 2026

January 2, 2027

11/11/2026 1:00 PM (CST) Designing Women

Maureen Ramirez — Wed, 11 Nov 2026 13:00:00 Z

Love creativity and giving back? Join the Designing Women community to help design and support meaningful House of Shine experiences.

Designing Women is a volunteer group for women who enjoy creativity, crafting, design, and hands-on projects while making a meaningful impact in their community. Together, members help create the beautiful details that bring House of Shine experiences and events to lifefrom assembling event décor and packaging special gifts to preparing materials that make each program welcoming and memorable.

More than a volunteer opportunity, Designing Women reflects House of Shine's mission by bringing together women who share a common strength and interest in creativity. Through collaboration, conversation, and service, members build authentic connections, discover new friendships, and use their unique talents to make a difference. Every project is an opportunity to contribute to something larger than themselves while celebrating the power of creativity, community, and purpose.

Whether you're an experienced crafter or simply enjoy creating alongside others, Designing Women offers a fun, welcoming environment where your talents can shine while helping House of Shine inspire confidence, connection, and self-discovery in the community.

Click here to register now!

11/12/2026 8:55 AM (CST) Rise & Shine Women's Workshop

Maureen Ramirez — Thu, 12 Nov 2026 08:55:00 Z

Tackle the "hard stuff" and stop making excuses. Join supportive women for meaningful connection, encouragement & La La Land breakfast!

Rise & Shine Season 12: No Frills, No Excuses

Are you ready to stop putting things off and finally tackle the "hard stuff"? Season 12 of Rise & Shine is here, and this year, we are embracing a bold new mantra: No Frills, No Excuses.

Whether you are brand new or a longtime attendee, this season offers a meaningful space for women to identify their personal "thing"that goal, project, or change you've been hesitating to pursue because of self-doubt, limited resources, competing priorities, or the mindsets that keep getting in the way.

This season, we're moving beyond the "easy stuff" and digging deeper into the real barriers that keep us stuck.

Join us this November and connect with a community of intentional, supportive, compassionate, and ambitious women who are willing to encourage one another, share honestly, and keep moving forward.

Our monthly workshops are designed to help you:

Identify your specific excuses across resources, mindset, and network.
Eliminate friction by simplifying choices and identifying what may be keeping you stuck.
Commit to actionable, measurable steps that help you make meaningful progress in your daily life.

Rise & Shine: Workshops for Women brings women together in a welcoming, caring environment to explore meaningful topics, have honest conversations, and learn alongside one another. You'll leave feeling equipped, encouraged, and inspired to keep chipping away at your excuseswith a community cheering you on along the way.

What Your Ticket Includes:

Breakfast by La La Land Kind Cafe: Start your morning with premium coffee and delicious breakfast treats.
Season 12 Workbook: A simple, thoughtfully designed guide to help you track your goals, reflect on each session, and capture your No Frills, No Excuses journey throughout the season.
Meaningful Connection: Dedicated time to connect and grow alongside women who are caring, encouraging, intentional, and committed to showing up for themselves and one another.

Register by clicking here!

11/12/2026 12:00 PM (CST) Call for Artists

Giddens Gallery of Fine Art in Grapevine — Thu, 12 Nov 2026 12:00:00 Z

We are always searching for new artists to join our Giddens Gallery family. Email Michele@giddensgallery.com to inquire.

11/12/2026 4:30 PM (CST) Volunteer Weekdays: Drop In, Pitch In, and Spread

helloyello_i350849 — Thu, 12 Nov 2026 16:30:00 Z

Hello!

Do you appreciate a Shine moment? We knew itwe do too.

When you volunteer with House of Shine, you impact our community by helping us spread happiness, kindness, positivity, and SHINE. Whether you have one hour or an entire afternoon, well take itany of it and all of it.

Simply register once, and show up.

Name of Event

Volunteer Weekdays

Dates / Times

March 5, 2026 4:30 PM 6:30 PM
March 12, 2026 4:30 PM 6:30 PM
March 19, 2026 4:30 PM 6:30 PM
March 26, 2026 4:30 PM 6:30 PM
(Every Thursday)

Location

House of Shine
334 S. Barton Street
Grapevine, TX 76051

Event Description

Volunteer Weekdays are a simple, feel-good way to get connected and make a meaningful differenceright here at House of Shine.

From the front of the House to the back, volunteers make their mark on us and our clients and visitors. And fun fact: volunteers become a community of their ownwe often hear how people meet like-minded friends while volunteering here.

Why volunteer at House of Shine?

Its creative
It feels good
Youll get connected to our happy, positive community and culture
It can satisfy volunteer requirements
You can build leadership, communication, and time management skills
You can discover more about your purpose
You can show up as a healthy human and help others lead healthy/joyful lives
You can connect with yourself and others
You can spread Shine (duh)
You can make people feel valuedand feel valued, too
Its uplifting, positive energy with kind, like-minded people
Youre joining a movement

Event Link

Eventbrite: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/1979536747700?aff=oddtdtcreator

Starting and Ending Time for Each Day

4:30 PM 6:30 PM (for each listed date)

Cost

Free. Registration is required via the Eventbrite link above.

Age Guidelines

Student volunteer opportunities are available for students in middle school and above.

Contact for More Information

If the available opportunities dont work for youor if you have a group of 10+please contact our Volunteer Coordinator:

Lori (Volunteer Coordinator): lori@houseofshine.com

Phone: 817-601-8850
Email: info@houseofshine.com

Warmly,
House of Shine
817-601-8850
info@houseofshine.com
www.houseofshine.org