These are adults caring for young children and aging parents. This can look like a high-functioning mom who defaults to competence and carrying the weight of it all, from scheduling memory testing and helping with bills, working full-time and remembering what they signed up to bring to the third-grade class party.

Let’s be honest. No matter how organized, efficient and proactive you are, no one is meant to carry the mental and emotional weight of caring for so many lives alone.

UNT Health’s Center for Older Adults not only provides exceptional care for those 65 and older, but also offers support for the caregiver, who is often facing burnout and unsure where to turn next.

Photo courtesy of UNT Health

The hidden complexity of aging

Aging well isn’t just about treating disease. It’s about coordinating:

• Primary care
• Cardiology and GI issues
• Memory concerns
• Medication management
• Mental health
• Caregiver support

Too often, families are left to connect the dots themselves.

This can lead to repetitive appointments, unnecessary visits and a daughter or son acting as the unofficial care coordinator. The Center for Older Adults was designed differently.

Comprehensive care under one roof

Rather than sending families across multiple systems, the Center for Older Adults brings together:

• Geriatric primary care
• Memory evaluation and care planning
• Neurology
• Neuropsychology
• Health coaching
• Clinical pharmacists
• Caregiver support resources
• Coordination with specialists

If there are concerns about cognitive changes, comprehensive memory assessments provide clarity. Is it normal aging, mild cognitive impairment, or something more? Early diagnosis allows for proactive planning, medical management, and family alignment.

Perhaps most importantly, the Center for Older Adults provides structured family conferences to help everyone get on the same page, so no one person is shouldering the burden alone.

Photo courtesy of UNT Health

Preserving dignity and independence

Aging care doesn’t have to be reactive or crisis driven.

With the right team, families can:

• Optimize medications to reduce side effects and fall risk
• Address heart health before it becomes emergent
• Support brain health proactively
• Plan transitions thoughtfully
• Maintain independence as long as safely possible

The Center for Older Adults focuses on what matters most to the patient to help preserve their quality of life and independence as much as possible. Part of caring for the older adult is caring for the caregiver. The Center for Older Adults recognizes that when one person ages, the entire family system shifts. Caregiver guidance, training, and support groups aren’t “extras” – they’re essential.

Caregiving without support is unsustainable, but you don’t have to navigate this alone.

A team built around you

If you’re a part of the “sandwich generation,” you are probably used to coping with the pressures of this season and being the strong one who holds it all together, but strength also means knowing when to build a team.

If you’re noticing changes — or simply want a proactive plan — specialized older adult care can provide the support and answers you’ve been looking for.

To schedule an appointment with the Center for Older Adults, call 817-735-2400, or visit us online at https://www.unthealth.edu/patient-care/specialties/geriatrics/index.html

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It’s a common trope for any host. You stay busy making sure everything goes to plan, and before you know it, guests are arriving and the rest of your event flashes by in the blink of a selfie. Here are a few easy ways you can honor those you love, celebrate throughout the month, and enjoy being the life of the party instead of stressing behind the scenes:

Graduation

Whether it’s Pre-K, elementary, high school, or college, celebrate every milestone moment with delicious bites and skip the hours in your kitchen. Work with a Central Market Catering Specialist to secure stunning party platters, passed hors d’oeuvres, and all-out elaborate spreads. All you have to do is enjoy every shrimp-filled, prosciutto-wrapped bite.

Teachers’ Day – May 5

Pamper our hardworking educators with treats that give them the moments of much-needed rest, relaxation, and sweetness they deserve during the final stretch of the school year. Order gift baskets full of treats like artisan chocolates, snacks from around the globe, freshly baked cookies, scratch-baked scones and muffins, aged cheeses, and gourmet graze boards.

Mother’s Day & Día de las Madres – May 10

Honoring the moms in your life can be as easy as keeping her in mind when you’re putting together your shopping list. Brighten her day with hand-tied bouquets and expertly designed custom floral arrangements, and make sure to include ingredients for eggs Benedict, and occasion-worthy A5 Japanese Wagyu steaks and cold-water lobster tails for a special surf-and-turf dinner.

For the easiest start to the day, pick up Mother’s Day brunch kits that include easy heat-and-eat breakfast casseroles, fresh fruit, and oven-ready French croissants. Put together a playlist of her favorite songs and set up a mimosa bar with bottles of fresh cold-pressed juices to begin the day off with good vibes and a celebratory toast.

End the day on a sweet note by presenting her with a new Rosé discovery that you can try together, heart-shaped macarons, strawberries dipped in imported European chocolate, and a decorated Mother’s Day raspberry cake.

Memorial Day – May 25

This is the day you dreamt about all winter. Whether you’re spending the day by the water, by the grill, or simply enjoying the weather with an al fresco meal, picnic-friendly sides are a must. Get to the fun even faster by picking up ready-made dips, pasta salads, fresh green salads, and buttery brioche buns for the hamburgers and hot dogs on the menu. Don’t forget the craft beers and a selection of wines from around the world to please every party-goers palate.

May is a month full of transitions and change, when we say goodbye to the school year and hello to new beginnings and summer. Take time to enjoy all those celebrations by being present. With all the amazing specialty offerings at Central Market, you never have to do it all yourself.

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The 30-minute Youth Show will take place at 2:00pm with works written by and starring elementary students. The 90-minute Teen Show begins at 5:00pm. This includes all pieces written by and starring high school students. It comes with a PG-13 rating. Both days of the Festival feature the exact same content.

These plays, scenes and monologues are all winning selections from Stage West’s 2025 Neighborhood Play Contest, which runs each fall. In the last couple of years, due to generous grant funding, we have been able to offer more aid and inspiration to young budding playwrights, with in-school workshops throughout DFW, as well as personalized writing coaching for all of our finalists. The extra time and energy is evident in this year’s pieces. We are so impressed by these works and can’t wait to share them!

Tickets for the Festival of the Kid are $5 each. The Lobby Cafe will be open for lunch from 12-2pm, then open for drinks, snacks and desserts during Festival breaks/intermissions. Reservations for lunch are encouraged, especially for parties of 4 or more. Please contact the Box Office at 817-784-9378.

To learn more about the festival, visit stagewest.org/festival-kid. We hope that you join us to support and celebrate the start of the next generation of theatre artists, from blank page to live stage!

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This art walk will take place in 11 different locations across the city of Fort Worth, including local businesses, non-traditional art spaces and artist’s home studios. Selected locations include Grackle Art Gallery, Collective 77, Waste Not/Want Not, By Candlelight Press, Easyside, La Gran Plaza, Bryce Avenue Garage (BAG), ArtHouse East Studios, McAnthony’s Multicultural Studio and Gallery, be.so, and T.C. Oliver Apartment Studio. Visit ( https://www.clairekennedyart.com/projects/7284044 ) to register for this free event and learn more about each participating location and their artists.

SpeedBump originated in Dallas’ Oak Cliff neighborhood, founded by artists Chuck and George twenty-six years ago, with the goal of highlighting local creative spaces, art exhibitions and funky collections. SpeedBump lil d, founded by artists Anna Galluzzi and Delaney Smith-Vaughn, has been doing the same in Denton for the past four years.

For more information about this event, images for press, or details about other activities please email maxmarshallstudio@gmail.com  or clairedennedy0220@gmail.com.

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As COO, Rios will oversee day-to-day operations of the Center’s Rape Crisis & Victim Services, Mental Health Services, and Employment Solutions; help develop and advance organizational strategy; and partner with teams across development, finance and business operations. She brings a distinguished record of leadership in nonprofit management, operational excellence, and community service – making her a strong addition during a pivotal period of succession and long‑term planning for the organization.

Prior to joining The Women’s Center, Rios served as Chief Philanthropy Officer at Presbyterian Night Shelter (PNS). In her tenure at PNS, she worked adjacent to the CEO, Chief Financial Officer, and Program Directors to develop and implement the strategic plan, expand programs, and grow PNS’s social enterprise business.

Photo courtesy of The Women’s Center

“Brenda is an exceptional leader whose vision and commitment align deeply with our mission,” said CEO Laura Hilgart. “She is dedicated to maintaining The Women’s Center’s culture of excellence, community collaboration and partnership, employee engagement, and trauma-informed work.”

“We are so excited to have Brenda Rios joining us while Laura continues to lead the Center into 2027, at which time Brenda is expected to step into the Chief Executive Officer role. This gives us the opportunity to maintain seamless continuity in services to our clients while also preserving and building upon the legendary impact Laura’s leadership has made to our community over her many years of service,” said Frank Anderson, Board Chair of The Women’s Center.

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“We’re thrilled to have Rafael Mier, a world expert on corn and nixtamalization, join us and share his knowledge with our team and our guests,” said Chef Rodrigo Cárdenas, Culinary Director of Don Artemio and Dos Mares. “We’re passionate about authenticity and sharing our gastronomic heritage. This program will give people the chance to see how we express that passion right here in our own kitchen.”

Don Artemio and its sister restaurant Dos Mares are no strangers to nixtamalization. Their in-house process involves grinding heirloom corn daily to produce their signature handmade blue corn tortillas. Participants in this program and workshop will go behind the scenes to see how their famous tortillas are made before getting the opportunity to make their own.

Rafael Mier
Photo courtesy of Don Artemio

Rafael Mier is the author of Maíz: Origen, Cultura y Cocina and the Founder and Director of La Fundación Tortilla, a nonprofit organization in Mexico dedicated to promoting corn as a fundamental element of culture, nutrition, and economic development. In addition to providing education and training programs, Mier advocates for public policy and regulatory reforms aimed at conserving and promoting corn and Mexico’s natural biodiversity.

Nixtamalization is the process of soaking and cooking dried corn in an alkaline solution to break down the outer hull and release nutrients. It’s a practice that originated in Mesoamerica centuries ago, and is still used today to produce masa, which is then turned into popular foods such as corn tortillas and tamales. This way of processing and cooking corn creates a sustainable food source that is both delicious and nutritious.

Photo courtesy of Don Artemio

The “Maíz and Nixtamalization” program and workshop will give food enthusiasts, at-home chefs, students, and professionals alike the opportunity to learn more about this essential part of the world’s food heritage. Price is $150 per person plus tax and gratuity, and includes an educational presentation, hands-on workshop, and post-class meal of freshly made tacos and a margarita. Register at https://resy.com/cities/dallas-fort-worth-tx/venues/don-artemio/events/maiz-nixtamalization-master-class-at-don-artemio-2026-05-06

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• Easy drop-off for gently used donations
• Pop-up resale shopping with unique finds
• Music and entertainment
• Food available for purchase
• Opportunity to connect and learn more about the nonprofit’s mission

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Lux Arcana brings together Wagner’s sculptural language and Luckey’s technological systems to explore the intersection of light, form, and interactivity. Through intricate material constructions embedded with responsive LED arrays and sensing technologies and sound, the works shift in relation to viewer presence—transforming static objects into dynamic, living environments.

Drawing from natural systems, bioluminescence, and spatial illusion, the exhibition creates immersive experiences where light becomes both material and atmosphere. The collaboration merges hand-built form with engineered responsiveness, expanding the possibilities of contemporary sculpture through interaction and sensory engagement.

The exhibition opened Saturday, March 28 at Fort Works Art Gallery in Fort Worth, Texas in conjunction with FWADA’s Spring Gallery Night. The exhibition will close on Saturday May 2.

For more information, please visit Fort Works Art Gallery at info@fortworksart.com

All photographs are shared with permission from Fort Works Art Gallery. 

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Featured artists include: Amber Zora & Lee Strubinger, Carmen Menza, Elizabeth Sciore-Jones, Hilary Nylander, Kathryn Eddy, Kerry Hugins, Kimberley White, Lusmerlin, Marcelino Stuhmer. This exhibition runs from May 2 – May 31, 2026 at Grackle Art Gallery, located in the Arlington Heights neighborhood of Fort Worth, Texas. An opening reception will be held on Saturday May 2, 6-9pm.

The Kickpigeon Kids are excited to present their 4th curated installation, BLANK, an exhibition which explores the theme of blankness as the prerequisite for new beginnings and limitless potentials. Just as an artist starts with literally or metaphorically – a “blank canvas,” the concept of blankness implies the unlimited possibilities of what can fill it.

“Blank” can also refer to what is implied or unsaid by its absence.

left: Marcelino Stuhmer, Faces, 2023. Oil on Panel. 12 x 12 inches.
Right: Carmen Menza, Little Larry, 2025. Acrylic, mirror, LED. transformer.8 x8 inches

Selected artists were invited to submit artwork and asked to include another object that represents “blank — as a metaphor for possibility,” however the artist should interpret the theme.

Using an experimental kind of curation, the Kickpigeon Kids, the artist duo of Cosmo Jones and Max Marshall, use their combined experiences to create installations out of participating artist’s work, their chosen objects and other ephemera, transforming the exhibit itself into a collaborative group work. In this way the Kickpigeon Kids work to demystify ART by creating spaces where anyone can join in questioning the norms of how art is made, seen, and shown.

The Alternative Art School is a global online art school — in dialogue with visionary artists, curators and a global artist community.

Grackle Art Gallery is located at 4621 El Campo St, Fort Worth, TX 7610. For more information about this exhibition, images for press, or details about other activities please email kickpigeonkids@gmail.com, or call (361) 205-7118.

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Since 2021, the Perot Museum has offered a creative after-hour experience featuring a new way to kick off the weekend. Each Thursdays on Tap over the 28-week season features local food trucks alongside craft drinks and cocktails from Community Beer Co., available for purchase. Musicians from across North Texas bring the Museum’s Plaza to life where visitors can enjoy a bite to eat or compete in outdoor games. Guests can also explore all five levels of the Museum including the Museum’s special exhibition Soccer: More Than a Game.

Photo courtesy of the Perot Museum of Nature and Science

In honor of the World Cup in DFW, the 2026 season also includes a special family friendly Thursdays on Tap: Soccer Edition. Guests of all ages are invited to this one-night event to celebrate the world’s most popular game and the Perot Museum’s Soccer: More Than a Game exhibition from 3-9 pm on Thursday, July 9. This special event will feature games, food, and more.

Thursday on Tap tickets for April, which includes admission to Soccer: More Than a Game, are $25 for adults and $5 for Perot Museum Explore, Patron, and Founders Circle members. Discount tickets are available for groups. Tickets are available 30 days in advance of the event date and often sell out prior to Thursday evening. Visitors must be 21 or older to attend. Tickets and additional information are available online at perotmuseum.org/TOT.

Support for Thursdays on Tap is provided by Community Beer Co. and Wolfgang Puck Catering.

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