🌱 Bits & Bites Fundraiser + Longhorn Ballroom Back in Business

Hello, friends. It's Saturday in Dallas and I'm back in your inbox to get you caught up on all the most important things happening in the community.

But first, today's weather:

Partly sunny; not as warm. High: 76 Low: 55.

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Here are the top three stories today in Dallas:

1. On Sunday, Apr. 16, Dallas College will be hosting its annual culinary and hospitality program fundraiser known as Bits & Bites. The event will take place at Dallas Arboretum's A Tasteful Place from 6 to 8 p.m. Around 30 local chefs will be paired with various culinary students at Dallas College to serve 18,000 plates of food in one night. (Dallas Observer)
2. Criminal justice experts, Dallas leaders, the police chief, and the District Attorney gathered on Thursday, Mar. 30 to discuss public safety measures. According to the Public Safety Solutions for America Coalition, Dallas has experienced a recent decline in violent crime over the last two years. The community hopes to continue improving the police-resident relationship and discuss best practices to keep the area safe. (NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth)
3. Many city leaders and the owners of the Longhorn Ballroom gathered on Thursday, Mar. 30 to celebrate the storied music venue returning to Dallas. The venue underwent a four-year hiatus and just reopened its doors to the public this past week. The team is excited to welcome back their guests and continue showcasing talented artists on their stage again. (CultureMap Dallas)

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Today in Dallas:

• Breakfast with the Easter Bunny at Downtown Neiman Marcus (9:00 AM)
• Brandon Rogers At Deep Ellum Art Company (12:30 PM)
• Turtle Creek Chorale Rhapsody Gala With Patti LuPone at Meyerson Symphony Center (5:30 PM)

From my notebook:

• Next weekend, the Dallas Theater Center will be debuting its performance of "Into the Woods" at the Dee and Charles Wyles Theater. The show is a whimsical, timeless classic that masterfully intertwines beloved fairy tales and adds contemporary challenges into a critically-acclaimed musical masterpiece. The show will run from Friday, Apr. 7 through Sunday, Apr. 30 and interested guests can purchase tickets here. (CultureMap - Dallas)
• On Wednesday, May 3, you can join the Dallas Cowboys at Riders Field for the 10th Annual Reliant Home Run Derby. Over the years, this event has helped raise over $430,000 for the Salvation Army and local charities around and beyond the Dallas area. The Reliant Home Run Derby is completely free to attendees and no tickets will be required in advance. (Dallas Cowboys)
• Looking for a new furry friend to add to your family? Luckily, kitten season is beginning at the Dallas Animal Services and Adoption Center. The shelter is housing new litter of newborn kittens who are looking for their forever family, so if you're interested, send an email to dasrescue@dallas.gov for more information. (Dallas Animal Services and Adoption Center)

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Now you're in the loop and ready to head out the door on this Saturday. See you all Monday for another update!

— Nicole Fallon-Peek

About me: Nicole Fallon-Peek is a journalist and copywriter with a degree in Media, Culture and Communication from New York University. She has served as a freelance reporter, managing editor, copy editor, and editorial director for a variety of B2B news outlets. She currently co-owns and operates content creation agency Lightning Media Partners.