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MEET AT J. GILLIGANS - Oktoberfest & Music Ed. from Alex Meixner Grammy Nominated Musician
Sep. 24, 2026
MEETING AT J. GILLIGANS - Alex Meixner is a nationally acclaimed musician, performer, bandleader, and educator dedicated to the vibrant world of polka music. With a foundation in classical, jazz, and ethnic music, Alex has effortlessly blended his versatile playing styles into pop, funk, jazz, and polka. As an ambassador for polka, he has sparked renewed interest nationwide, leading to sold-out shows and growing cultural appreciation. For Alex, it's not just about energetic performances; it's about providing positive experiences that unite communities to celebrate history, culture, and good times. |
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Sep. 29, 2026 9:45 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.
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The Morgan Woodward Endowed Distinguished Professor of Film at UTA
Oct. 08, 2026
Dr. Rachel Raimist is a trailblazing television director and tenured professor of directing whose work centers on smart women, messy families and the magical reality of adolescence. Her directing credits span drama, comedy, action, musicals, science fiction and fantasy. She has brought her distinctive voice to series including Elsbeth (CBS), Bel-Air (Peacock), The Spiderwick Chronicles (Roku) and Wu-Tang: An American Saga (Hulu), among others.
Her origin story as a filmmaker is chronicled in the documentary TEENAGE WASTELAND which premieres on Netflix on September 4.
Raimist is the Morgan Woodward Endowed Distinguished Professor at the University of Texas at Arlington. She also has taught for Sundance, Netflix, African Creative Television, Tyler Perry Studios, the Latino Film Institute and many colleges and universities. She serves on the Advisory Board of Kōawa Studios at the University of Canterbury in New Zealand. She has taught filmmaking and storytelling at more than 30 colleges and universities and has filmed and taught in more than 20 countries. |
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Oct. 16, 2026 11:30 a.m.
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Tarrant County Update
Oct. 22, 2026
Tim O’Hare was elected Tarrant County Judge on November 8, 2022, becoming the 33rd individual to serve in this role since the county’s founding in 1849. As County Judge, he serves as the Chief Political Executive of one of the largest and fastest-growing counties in Texas, overseeing critical county operations and guiding policy decisions that impact residents, families, and businesses across the region. A fifth-generation Texan and lifelong resident of the Metroplex, Judge O’Hare brings both deep regional roots and extensive professional experience to his role. He earned a Bachelor of Business Administration in Finance from The University of Texas at Austin in 1991 and a Juris Doctor from SMU School of Law in 1995. Prior to taking office, he spent more than twenty-five years managing a successful law firm and a real estate investment company. Judge O’Hare’s public service includes leadership at the municipal level, where he served as a City Councilman and later as Mayor of Farmers Branch from 2008 to 2011. During his tenure, he led efforts to reduce government spending, improve public safety, and significantly lower the city’s unfunded pension liability—demonstrating a consistent commitment to fiscal responsibility and accountable governance. |
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Nov. 20, 2026 11:30 a.m.
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Live Radio Style Performance of "A Christmas Carol"
Dec. 17, 2026
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Dec. 18, 2026 11:30 a.m.
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Jan. 15, 2027 11:30 a.m.
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Feb. 19, 2027 11:30 a.m.
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