Celebrate Local Talent at the Southlake Presents Public Art Reception
Get to know all your artistic neighbors!
Celebrate Local Talent at the Southlake Presents Public Art Reception
Get to know all your artistic neighbors!
Under Our Wings Takes Flight in Southlake
New public art arrives in Southlake!
Experience the 25th Art in the Square Kick-Off Celebration!
Strokes of Art in the Square is back!
Enter the 4th Annual Southlake Presents Art Show & Competition
Showcase Your Talent!
DPS West Public Art Coming Soon and Site Prep in Progress!
The newest piece of the Southlake Public Art Collection is almost here!
Celebrate the Season at the 2024 Fall Art Exhibit and Reception
Autumn has arrived, and with it comes a vibrant new art display in the Town Hall lobby!
APEX Arts League Presents Russ Hewitt and Joslin Dsouza
Apex Arts League and Whites Chapel Methodist Church present an unforgettable musical journey with renowned talent!
Southlake Presents Application Deadline is Coming Soon!
Attention Southlake artists! The clock is ticking, and the deadline for submissions to the annual Southlake Presents exhibit is rapidly approaching!
Once upon a time, the Fort Worth Symphony Orchestra teamed up with the APEX Arts League for a night where music meets fairytales.
Cinema d'Arte with APEX Arts League - Bathtubs Over Broadway
Step into a world where the spotlight shines on the most unlikely of stages with the APEX Arts League and Southlake Public Library’s exclusive screening event featuring the critically acclaimed documentary, Bathtubs Over Broadway. This captivating film follows the journey of Steve Young, a comedy writer for the Late Show with David Letterman, who uncovers […]
Step into the Season of Joy at Home for the Holidays Christmastime in Southlake
Mark your calendars and check them twice! The holiday season is right around the corner, and that means Town Square is about to shine merry and bright with the most wonderful event of the year! The City is eager to kick off Home for the Holidays – Christmastime in Southlake with the Annual Tree Lighting […]
Mark Your Calendars for APEX Arts League’s 2023-2024 Performance Lineup
Looking for an opportunity to support local art? APEX Arts League’s mission is to enhance, cultivate, and provide access to art in DFW – and they just released an exciting lineup for 2023-2024! With multiple performances each month, there are many opportunities to take advantage of from now until June. Whether you enjoy classical music […]
Celebrate Southlake: Local Organizations and Community Groups Invited to Participate
The City of Southlake is gearing up to host its community-engaging event - Celebrate Southlake. This celebration commemorates the city's birthday and showcases what makes Southlake exceptional - its local organizations, community groups, non-profits, and, most importantly, its people. Celebrate Southlake will be celebrated this year on Saturday, September 9, 2023, at Rustin and Family […]
Celebrate Southlake: A Birthday Extravaganza
Get ready to mark your calendars and join in the excitement as Celebrate Southlake gears up for a joyous birthday extravaganza on Saturday, September 9, 2023, at Rustin and Family Park in Southlake Town Square. Witness the City of Southlake's most interactive and community-engaging event of the year! Commemorate Southlake's birthday, our community members, and […]
Stars and Stripes 2023: Celebrate Independence Day with Fireworks, Music, and Fun
Are you ready to celebrate America's birthday, the Southlake Way? Well, mark your calendars for Monday, July 3, because Stars and Stripes 2023 is back and better than ever! This patriotic event is set to take place in the heart of Southlake Town Square from 5 – 11 p.m. Fireworks start at 9:30 p.m. It […]
Stars and Stripes 2023: Celebrate Independence Day with Fireworks, Music, and Fun
Are you ready to celebrate America's birthday, the Southlake Way? Well, mark your calendars for Monday, July 3, because Stars and Stripes 2023 is back and better than ever! This patriotic event is set to take place in the heart of Southlake Town Square from 5 – 11 p.m. Fireworks start at 9:30 p.m. It […]
APEX Arts League and Avant Chamber Ballet Present Free Spring Outdoor Concert
The Avant Chamber Ballet and Apex Arts League present Fairy Tales of Ballet, a free performance with live music on Friday, May 7, at the Aria Amphitheater at The Marq at 2 p.m. The show is family-friendly and welcomes all ages! The performance will include classical ballet excerpts from Paquita and Sleeping Beauty. Pianist Anna […]
Art in the Square is…Art, Music and Cashless!
The Southlake Women's Club is thrilled to announce Methodist Southlake Medical Center as its presenting sponsor for its 23rd annual nationally ranked, award-winning Art in the Square held April 28-30 at Southlake Town Square. Gather with family and friends for a fun-filled weekend of art, music, good food, refreshing spirits, and children's activities. New this year, food […]
Congratulations to the 2023 Southlake Presents Art Show and Competition Selected Artists!
We called for Southlake-based artists, and you delivered! The Southlake Arts Council had a great time conducting the blind jury for this year’s Southlake Presents Art Show and Competition during their March meeting. We solicited 2D works of art from Southlake’s resident artists, and received world-class submissions from multiple unique creators! While we can't feature […]
Congratulations to the 2023 Southlake Presents Art Show and Competition Selected Artists!
We called for Southlake-based artists, and you delivered! The Southlake Arts Council had a great time conducting the blind jury for this year’s Southlake Presents Art Show and Competition during their March meeting. We solicited 2D works of art from Southlake’s resident artists, and received world-class submissions from multiple unique creators! While we can't feature […]
Fort Worth Symphony Orchestra to Perform in Southlake Under Assistant Conductor Taichi Fukumura
The APEX Arts League will present the Family Concert, Peter and the Wolf, a musical composition by Tchaikovsky, featuring the Fort Worth Symphony Orchestra under Assistant Conductor Taichi Fukumura, at White’s Chapel Methodist Church on Thursday, April 13 at 6 p.m. In this musical, families will be immersed in an adventure brought to life through […]
Apex Arts League and North Texas Performing Arts present Red Riding Hood
Apex Arts League and North Texas Performing Arts are joining forces to bring a spin on the classic fairytale “Little Red Riding Hood”! In this unique version, the story follows two siblings who take on the roles of Red Riding Hood and the Wolf, filled with songs, laughter, and even some mystery donuts! This modern […]
Apex Arts League and North Texas Performing Arts present Red Riding Hood
Apex Arts League and North Texas Performing Arts are joining forces to bring a spin on the classic fairytale “Little Red Riding Hood”! In this unique version, the story follows two siblings who take on the roles of Red Riding Hood and the Wolf, filled with songs, laughter, and even some mystery donuts! This modern […]
Southlake's Masterworks Concert Series Brings Dinner and Music to Town Square
The first Masterworks concert of the season, hosted by the Southlake Public Library, will kick off on Friday, March 17, 2023, celebrating St. Patrick’s Day with themed giveaways, pizza, and a live performance by the Journey Tribute Band, Escape. Food vendors will begin serving pizza and dessert at 6 p.m. and the band will begin […]
Southlake's Masterworks Concert Series Brings Dinner and Music to Town Square
The first Masterworks concert of the season, hosted by the Southlake Public Library, will kick off on Friday, March 17, 2023, celebrating St. Patrick’s Day with themed giveaways, pizza, and a live performance by the Journey Tribute Band, Escape. Food vendors will begin serving pizza and dessert at 6 p.m. and the band will begin […]
Celebrate Southlake Scheduled for September 2023
Every year, the City of Southlake hosts Celebrate Southlake, an event dedicated to celebrating the history, culture, and community of Southlake, Texas. The event was created for people to come together and share their unique cultural experiences. These experiences are displayed through various forms of art including food, performances, and activities. In 2023, the event […]
Kick-Off for the 23rd Art in the Square
The community is invited to the 9th Strokes for Art in the Square on February 19, 2023. Guests will gather for a reception with refreshments in the foyer of Southlake Town Hall from 5-6:30 p.m. The Southlake Women’s Club Foundation will present the Northeast Tarrant County charities selected as the 2023 beneficiaries during the reception. […]
Southlake Spring Festival 2023 Returns for 2nd Annual Celebration
Everyone is invited to celebrate the Lunar New Year at the 2nd annual Southlake Spring Festival in Southlake Town Square on January 21! The Southlake community is hosting its 2nd annual Southlake Spring Festival on Saturday, January 21, 2023! The festival will take place from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. in Southlake Town Square, located […]
APEX Arts League presents: Chamber Music of France
Apex Arts League kicks off the 2023 concert season with performances by Pianist Mikhail Berestnev and Violinist Eunice Keem in the Chamber Music of France concert. Both musicians will bring their unique talents together as they serenade the audience by performing works by Debussy and Ravel. Keem is the associate concertmaster of the Dallas Symphony […]
Candlelight Christmas Carols in Town Square – Sing Along on December 16
Our Home for the Holidays – Christmastime in Southlake season continues with Christmas carols and candlelight in Southlake Town Square! You are invited to Candlelight Christmas Carol, a community sing-along on Friday, December 16, 2022, beginning at 6:30 p.m. Gateway Church's talented musicians and singers will lead guests through an hour and a half of […]
Home for the Holidays- Christmastime in Southlake Call for Volunteers 2022
Tis the Season to GIVE BACK! We’re looking for volunteers to work Home for the Holidays – Christmastime in Southlake on Saturday, November 19, from 3:30 p.m. to 10 p.m. A mandatory volunteer orientation will be held on Tuesday, November 15, from 6 – 7:30 p.m. on the 3rd floor of Southlake Town Hall located […]
The Nutcracker: Short & Suite Returns to Southlake
Avant Chamber Ballet is bringing the Nutcracker: Short & Suite, with live music, back to Southlake at White's Chapel UMC (185 S. Whites Chapel Blvd.) on November 17 at 7:30 p.m. The production is a family-friendly shortened version of the holiday classic with the professional dancers of ACB and choreography by Paul Mejia. “We are […]
Get Ready for Home for the Holidays Christmastime in Southlake 2022!
Lights, Santa, Action…. Mark your calendars for Home for the Holidays-Christmastime in Southlake 2022! Gather your family and friends and come on down to Southlake Town Square to celebrate the jolliest season ever! Festivities kick off on Saturday, November 19, from 4:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. with the annual Tree Lighting Ceremony taking place at […]
Southlake Historical Society Presents: Ghosts of Southlake’s Past
The spirit of Halloween may be about ghosts, goblins, candy, and things that go bump in the night, but the Southlake Historical Society has a different take on this year’s spooky season. On this week’s Minute with the Mayor, SHS member Tamara McMillan spoke with Mayor John Huffman about the organization’s plans to educate the […]
Southlake Historical Society Presents: Ghosts of Southlake’s Past
The spirit of Halloween may be about ghosts, goblins, candy, and things that go bump in the night, but the Southlake Historical Society has a different take on this year’s spooky season. On this week’s Minute with the Mayor, SHS member Tamara McMillan spoke with Mayor John Huffman about the organization’s plans to educate the […]
The Month of October Marks the Beginning of the Holiday Season
Summer has come to an end and it's time to say hello to the fall events happening in Southlake. As you enjoy the season with your family and friends, you can also have some good ole fashion fun by "leafing it up." Check out our fall schedule: Somos Southlake Fiesta Come celebrate Latin American heart […]
Southlake Sister Cities to Host a Free German Culture Seminar
Oktoberfest is right around the corner! Before you dawn your Dirndls and Lederhosen, join Southlake Sister Cities and guest speaker, Dr. Cindy K. Renker, to learn more about German culture and life behind the Iron Curtain. Mark your calendars for Tuesday, October 11 at 6:30 PM in the Town Hall 3rd Floor Meeting Rooms. There’s […]
Southlake Sister Cities to Host a Free German Culture Seminar
Oktoberfest is right around the corner! Before you dawn your Dirndls and Lederhosen, join Southlake Sister Cities and guest speaker, Dr. Cindy K. Renker, to learn more about German culture and life behind the Iron Curtain. Mark your calendars for Tuesday, October 11 at 6:30 PM in the Town Hall 3rd Floor Meeting Rooms. There’s […]
Apex Arts League Presents Dallas Bach Society
Apex Arts League is pleased to welcome the Dallas Bach Society to northeast Tarrant County for a chamber orchestra concert on Sunday, September 25, 2022, at 3:00 p.m. at Grace Chapel at White’s Chapel United Methodist Church. The Dallas Bach Society will present three of the great masterworks by Johann Sebastian, featuring the baroque flute, […]
Carroll Chorale Earns Superior Ratings at UIL Concert and Sight-Reading Assessment
Congratulations to Chorale, Carroll's 6A Varsity Mixed Choir, for earning Superior ratings at UIL Concert and Sight-Reading Assessment, bringing home the “Sweepstakes” trophy. This year was especially challenging considering students had to sing with masks and maintain physical distancing – all of which is antithetical to the choral arts. This group is also very talented […]
Carroll Jazz Orchestra Named Essentially Ellington Finalists
The Carroll ISD Jazz Orchestra was recently selected in a blind audition as one of the 15 finalist bands in the U.S. in the Essentially Ellington competition. The competition is the most prestigious nationwide high school jazz competition, and this is the sixth time in the program's history that they have been selected for this […]
Carroll Jazz Orchestra Named Essentially Ellington Finalists
The Carroll ISD Jazz Orchestra was recently selected in a blind audition as one of the 15 finalist bands in the U.S. in the Essentially Ellington competition. The competition is the most prestigious nationwide high school jazz competition, and this is the sixth time in the program's history that they have been selected for this […]
Apex Arts League and FWSO Presents Spring Strings
Apex Arts League is partnering with the Fort Worth Symphony Orchestra and the Cities of Southlake and Colleyville to present “Spring Strings,” featuring the FWSO string orchestra and conducted by Stephanie Rhodes Russell. Two shows will be held, both on Sunday, May 2, one in Southlake and one in Colleyville. The shows are free, outside […]
Dragon Band Sets Record Number of TMEA All-Region Band Members
The Dragon Band program is excited to announce that it has broken all previous 6A records, by having 69 student-musicians earn positions in the following prestigious TMEA All-Region Bands! It should be mentioned that the overall number of entries and competitors increased across the region this year, with the addition of Irving ISD schools to […]
CMS Choir Students Selected to All Region Choir
Choir students at Carroll Middle School recently prepared and recorded for the All Region 31 Middle School Choir auditions. The format for this year's auditions was much different than past years due to COVID protocols, but the students were able to still participate with recorded auditions instead of live performances. Congratulations to the following 24 […]
Carroll Fine Arts Programs Hosting Virtual and Family-Only Holiday Concerts
The holidays are quickly approaching, which means it is time to celebrate through music and song for our Carroll Choir and Dragon Band programs. In past years, these groups have held community-wide concerts, but due to the current circumstances, they have opted for virtual and family-only concerts this year. The directors have found creative ways […]
Start the Holiday Season with Our Virtual Tree Lighting
It’s time to kick off the 20th anniversary of Southlake’s annual Home for the Holidays celebration with the virtual tree lighting at 6 p.m., November 21 on Facebook! This year, stay home and safe with your family and get into the festive spirit with some of these recommendations: Order food from your favorite Southlake restaurant […]
Start the Holiday Season with Our Virtual Tree Lighting
It’s time to kick off the 20th anniversary of Southlake’s annual Home for the Holidays celebration with the virtual tree lighting at 6 p.m., November 21 on Facebook! This year, stay home and safe with your family and get into the festive spirit with some of these recommendations: Order food from your favorite Southlake restaurant […]
Carroll Jazz Band All-State Results
Carroll Jazz is proud to announce the exciting results of the recent All-State auditions. Carroll Junior Diego Peña has been selected to the 2021 Texas All-State Jazz Ensemble 2 on Baritone Saxophone. There are only two 20-person All-State Jazz Ensembles, so this is a unique and special honor for Diego and all associated with the […]
Encore of Carroll Choir Selected as Quarterfinalists
Congratulations to Encore of Carroll Senior High for being selected as a Quarterfinalist for the 16th season of the ICHSA! Quarterfinal 5 Encore | Carroll Senior High Infiniti | Rockwall Heath High School PFC | MacArthur High School Pitch Black | Harker Heights High School Sting | Rockwall High School VOLT | Lebanon Trail High School Vox Cor | James Earl […]
Carroll Choral Members Advance to Pre-Area
This weekend members of the Carroll Choral Department competed virtually at the first round of auditions that lead to one the Texas All-State Choirs. Twenty-five students earned top spots in their rooms advancing them to the Pre-Area round of auditions. Congratulations to these talented students on this amazing accomplishment! Soprano 1 Chair 7 Jetta Thompson […]
Carroll Jazz Orchestra Members Awarded During Virtual Essentially Ellington Festival
The Carroll Jazz Orchestra was one of the 18 high school jazz programs that were invited to participate in the 25th Annual Essentially Ellington High School Jazz Band Competition & Festival, the largest group in the competition's history. For 25 years, the Essentially Ellington program has been the cornerstone of Jazz at Lincoln’s Center’s arts education programming. The […]
Carroll Jazz Orchestra Members Awarded During Virtual Essentially Ellington Festival
The Carroll Jazz Orchestra was one of the 18 high school jazz programs that were invited to participate in the 25th Annual Essentially Ellington High School Jazz Band Competition & Festival, the largest group in the competition's history. For 25 years, the Essentially Ellington program has been the cornerstone of Jazz at Lincoln’s Center’s arts education programming. The […]
Carroll Jazz Band Qualifies for Essentially Ellington Competition & Festival
The Carroll Jazz Band was named as one of 18 high school big bands invited to the 25th Annual Essentially Ellington High School Jazz Band Competition & Festival, the largest group in the competition's history. The nation's premier jazz education event will take place in New York City May 7-9. For 25 years, the Essentially Ellington program […]
12th Annual Apex Jazz Festival - Featuring the UNT One O’Clock Lab Band
With its 12th Annual Jazz Fest, Apex Arts League will present the University of North Texas One O’Clock Lab Band in concert on Saturday, February 29 at 7:00 p.m., at Carroll Senior High School Auditorium, 1501 W. Southlake Blvd, Southlake These three talented high school jazz bands will open the program, performing commissioned pieces written […]
12th Annual Apex Jazz Festival - Featuring the UNT One O’Clock Lab Band
With its 12th Annual Jazz Fest, Apex Arts League will present the University of North Texas One O’Clock Lab Band in concert on Saturday, February 29 at 7:00 p.m., at Carroll Senior High School Auditorium, 1501 W. Southlake Blvd, Southlake These three talented high school jazz bands will open the program, performing commissioned pieces written […]
Dragon Art Featured in New Southlake Bank
Recently, PNC held its official grand opening and ribbon cutting for its new Southlake branch. As patrons walk through the new location they will be met by beautiful art created by art students at Carroll Senior High School. Five talented Dragons were asked to produce artwork that will remain on display at PNC. Seniors Zara […]
Dragon Band Members Earn Spots in 2020 TMEA All-State Band
Last weekend the TMEA Area Band auditions took place at Coppell High School and Carroll sophomore Diego Pena (bassoon) and junior Drew Keady (contrabassoon) were selected into the prestigious Texas Music Educators Association All-State Band. Diego and Drew will join All-State Jazz Band members Chase Adams (junior trumpet, 3-time all-stater) and Tori Thomas (senior, tenor saxophone), as well as […]
Dragon Band Members Earn Spots in 2020 TMEA All-State Band
Last weekend the TMEA Area Band auditions took place at Coppell High School and Carroll sophomore Diego Pena (bassoon) and junior Drew Keady (contrabassoon) were selected into the prestigious Texas Music Educators Association All-State Band. Diego and Drew will join All-State Jazz Band members Chase Adams (junior trumpet, 3-time all-stater) and Tori Thomas (senior, tenor saxophone), as well as […]
