We’re a few months away from summer vacation, but summer registration for programs is currently open to residents!

There’s no time like today to get a head start on our summer scheduling. Our Programs and Athletics team planned an extravagant summer season with a program for every need and interest.

For our little creatives, we have a wide range of recreational art programs to choose from. Whether your kiddo loves yoga, ballet, chess, magic, or music, there’s a class or program for them. If your child is interested in STEAM, our science-based camps will pique their interest. From film-making, and video game design, to robotics and engineering, there’s a fun and educational program for your future STEAM professional. Ready to secure your spot? Register for summer programs today.

If your child is more interested in sports, check out our summer athletics season. Summer is the best time for your athlete to perfect their skills during the school break. Registration for Girls’ Volleyball and Summer Basketball is now open. Join a team and get ready to leave it all on the court. Our Athletics staff have also put together a fun roster of Athletic programs for those wanting to improve their skills without the commitment of being on a team.

Don’t wait to secure your spots for any of these programs. Get in your registration soon! Registration for non-residents opens on April 17.

 

We’re a few months away from summer vacation, but summer registration for programs is currently open to residents!

There’s no time like today to get a head start on our summer scheduling. Our Programs and Athletics team planned an extravagant summer season with a program for every need and interest.

For our little creatives, we have a wide range of recreational art programs to choose from. Whether your kiddo loves yoga, ballet, chess, magic, or music, there’s a class or program for them. If your child is interested in STEAM, our science-based camps will pique their interest. From film-making, and video game design, to robotics and engineering, there’s a fun and educational program for your future STEAM professional. Ready to secure your spot? Register for summer programs today.

If your child is more interested in sports, check out our summer athletics season. Summer is the best time for your athlete to perfect their skills during the school break. Registration for Girls’ Volleyball and Summer Basketball is now open. Join a team and get ready to leave it all on the court. Our Athletics staff have also put together a fun roster of Athletic programs for those wanting to improve their skills without the commitment of being on a team.

Don’t wait to secure your spots for any of these programs. Get in your registration soon! Registration for non-residents opens on April 17.

 

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. The showcased artwork of the nine featured artists offers samplings of the outstanding creatives that can be found April 28-30. The 23rd event t-shirt artwork designed by Niki Gulley will also be unveiled.

Voting begins for the 2023 The People’s Choice in late February. The community can cast a vote at Southlake Town Hall or on the city’s website for their favorite featured artist. Voting will end April 7, 2023.

Strokes is co-sponsored by the Southlake Arts Council, Apex Arts League and Art in the Square/Southlake Women’s Club.

Save the dates April 28-30 to attend Art in the Square… art, music and more!

For more information, visit www.apex-arts.org or www.artinthesquare.com.

Calling all cinematic soundtrack lovers! The APEX Arts League is pleased to present a concert you don’t want to miss, Joslin: A Night at the Movies.

Mark your calendars for Sunday, October 23 at 7:00 PM at The Foundry at White’s Chapel United Methodist Church.

This concert will take you on a musical journey through scores from some of the biggest blockbuster movies. Enjoy selections from the Gladiator, The Da Vinci Code, Man of Steel, Braveheart, and Game of Thrones soundtracks!

Joslin is a pianist, composer, producer, and UNT alumnus. His viral music videos on YouTube have garnered more than 50 million views and more than 125K subscribers! His work can be heard in various documentaries and tv shows. Emily Burak and Tess Kent join Joslin on stage, on violin and cello, respectively, as they present pieces from their new album.

Tickets are at apexartsleague.com or at the door
$25 Adult
$20 Senior/APEX member
$10 Children

APEX brings excellence in the art to Northeast Tarrant County. APEX provides arts programming close to home for everyone, from music, theater, dance, art, or film.

Get your tickets today!

School is back in session, and it’s time for the kiddos to return to a learning mindset. Kids that can’t get enough science subjects in school are in luck because our Fall programming roster is full STEAM ahead!

The need for STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Mathematics) professionals is growing. The best time to get kids interested in STEAM professions is when they are young. Early exposure to STEAM fields prepares students for successful careers. In addition, it encourages curiosity, increases problem-solving skills, and introduces project-based learning. Our world-class programming staff carefully curated a Fall schedule full of STEAM program opportunities to supplement what they learn in the classroom in a fun and engaging way.

Here are some of the incredible STEAM programs available this Fall:

  •  iCode Tech Club- Coding, Game Development & Robotics
  • Super Hero vs. Super Villain Science
  • Bubble Smoke & Crazy Chemworks
  • Mad Machines & 3D Inventions
  • Responsive Robotics with Cubelets
  • Bot Builders with Cubelets
  • STEAM Lab- Minecraft Epic-Workshop
  • STEAM Lab- Scientists- Workshop
  • STEAM Lab- Amusement Park Engineering- Workshop
  • STEAM Lab- Brick Art + Designing with Machines- Workshop
  • Kinderbots
  • Mining & Building Epic
  • Mining & Building- Mini Camp
  • Animation Studio- Minecraft Themed- Mini Camp
  • Mega Machines Robotics- Camp
  • Brick City & Transportation
  • Pokemania- Camp
  • Atoms, Molecules & Matter
  • Chemical Reactions & Explosions
  • Cells & the Life Cycle
  • Water & Its Properties

With so many mind-expanding programs to choose from, your kiddo will discover a newfound love for STEAM! Learn more about each of these classes and register here.

Summer is in full swing in Southlake and the entire town is bustling with activity. The Southlake Senior Activity Center is no exception with three adventure-filled trips scheduled for July.

Planning and accompanying our Seniors on local field trips is a staff highlight at the Senior Center. July’s Senior trips have something for everyone—from resident dino-philes, art buffs, or musical theater connoisseurs!

The Dinosaur Company
Wednesday, July 6 at 10:00 AM

Visit the only animatronic dinosaur factory in the US. Enjoy a one-hour tour of the creature workshop and animatronic exhibit in the City of Allen. The Dinosaur Company is a leader in the development and design of animatronic technology. See the amazing world of dinosaurs come to life. Register here.

The Music Man at Theater Denton
Sunday, July 17 at 1:00 PM

Revisit Meredith Wilson’s infamous Golden Age musical about a traveling conman who falls in love with a witty librarian in the stubborn town of Rivercity, Iowa. Sing along to Broadway classics such as “76 Trombones,” “Shipoopi,” and “’Til There Was You.” Enjoy a wonderful weekend matinee performance with friends. Register here.

Kimble Art Museum
Wednesday, July 27 at 9:30 AM

Art lovers assemble and join us as we explore The Language of Beauty in African Art special exhibit at the Kimble Art Museum in Fort Worth. This world-class art museum curates the most cutting-edge exhibits and brings them to life for a DFW audience. This exhibit illustrates sub-Saharan concepts of beauty through a unique exploration of language, objects, and visual arts. Register here.

Explore the DFW Metroplex with us! See you at the Southlake Senior Activity Center!

Summer is in full swing in Southlake and the entire town is bustling with activity. The Southlake Senior Activity Center is no exception with three adventure-filled trips scheduled for July.

Planning and accompanying our Seniors on local field trips is a staff highlight at the Senior Center. July’s Senior trips have something for everyone—from resident dino-philes, art buffs, or musical theater connoisseurs!

The Dinosaur Company
Wednesday, July 6 at 10:00 AM

Visit the only animatronic dinosaur factory in the US. Enjoy a one-hour tour of the creature workshop and animatronic exhibit in the City of Allen. The Dinosaur Company is a leader in the development and design of animatronic technology. See the amazing world of dinosaurs come to life. Register here.

The Music Man at Theater Denton
Sunday, July 17 at 1:00 PM

Revisit Meredith Wilson’s infamous Golden Age musical about a traveling conman who falls in love with a witty librarian in the stubborn town of Rivercity, Iowa. Sing along to Broadway classics such as “76 Trombones,” “Shipoopi,” and “’Til There Was You.” Enjoy a wonderful weekend matinee performance with friends. Register here.

Kimble Art Museum
Wednesday, July 27 at 9:30 AM

Art lovers assemble and join us as we explore The Language of Beauty in African Art special exhibit at the Kimble Art Museum in Fort Worth. This world-class art museum curates the most cutting-edge exhibits and brings them to life for a DFW audience. This exhibit illustrates sub-Saharan concepts of beauty through a unique exploration of language, objects, and visual arts. Register here.

Explore the DFW Metroplex with us! See you at the Southlake Senior Activity Center!

On Wednesday, August 11, the City of Southlake hosted a public art dedication for Hunter Brown’s “Take Off,” and the new fountain at Park Village.

City Council members, Arts Council members, and representatives from ShopCore gathered at Park Village to dedicate Southlake's latest public art piece and new Park Village fountain. Mayor Pro-Tem Chad Patton opened the ceremony, followed by remarks by Arts Council Chairperson Tamara McMillan and ShopCore Vice President of Property Management Chris Dykstra.

Patton expressed enthusiasm at the prospect of children playing near the fountain as their parents dined in one of Park Village’s many restaurants.

“It’s great to see this beautiful place come to life!" Patton said.

Dykstra thanked the City for their continuous support of Park Village and the installment of public art in this popular Southlake destination.

Tamara McMillan provided an in-depth description of the new piece and the Arts Council's role in public art procurement in the city. City Council appointed the Arts Council to advise on all matters related to public art in Southlake. The Hotel Occupancy Tax funds all public art initiatives, including sculptures like “Take Off.”

Created by Hunter Brown of Innovated Sculpture Design, “Take Off,” is the newest addition to Southlake’s robust public art collection. It is a modern stainless-steel sculpture standing 15 feet in height and composed of twisting and turning forms that ascend upward, intersecting and jutting through space. Abstract in design, the movement of the forms invoke an aeronautical feel that pays tribute to the airstrip that was once a part of this area.

Next time you are at Park Village, make sure to admire our newest art piece while enjoying the fresh air and beautiful new fountain.

Strokes, the kick-off for Art in the Square showcasing 2021 featured artists is displayed at Southlake Town Hall. The community has the opportunity to view a sampling of the creativity of five artists, four from DFW area and one from Oregon, that will be participating in the event to be held September 24-26 at Southlake Town Square.

Because of COVID-19 the community has three options for viewing this year’s talented artists. In-person, online (www.artinthesquare.com) or QR code (found on signs at Town Hall) viewings are available. Just scan the QR code on your phone. QR will be at top of Art in the Square signs displayed.

While enjoying this fabulous artwork, we invite all to cast a vote for your favorite artist for the 2021 Art in the Square. The artist receiving the most votes will be 2021 People’s Choice Winner. The public has the opportunity to vote through the end of April.

Strokes is co-sponsored by the Southlake Arts Council, Apex Arts League and Art in the Square/Southlake Women’s Club.

Save the dates September 24-26, 2021 to attend Art in the Square, an artful fun filled weekend to experience with family and friends. For more festival information www.artinthesquare.com.

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