IN THE NEWS
Grapevine GIS Proudly Earns Top Honors at Global Event
Jack Dangermond, president and founder of Esri the global leader in geospatial technology, announced the Special Achievement in Geographic Information Systems (GIS) SAG Awards during the Plenary Session this month at the Esri User Conference in San Diego, California. The winning organizations set new precedents throughout the national and international GIS communities. Mr. Dangermond solicited nominations of outstanding users from vertical industry managers, US regional offices, and international distributors. Grapevine GIS was one of 197 organizations chosen from more than 100,000 Esri clients ranking winners as the top 0.2% of GISers worldwide. View full details about this prestigious award at bit.ly/3oiGFM0.
A Cool Reminder
Sheesh, it's hot out there! If you are seeking an air-conditioned public space to spend some time in while the temps are showing off, you may visit the Grapevine Public Library, 1201 Municipal Way, and/or The REC, 1175 Municipal Way during their standard operating hours.
Santa Cops “Christmas in July” Toy Drive – Through July 29
The Grapevine Police Department and the Community Outreach Center are collecting gifts for teens that will be distributed by Grapevine officers in December. Donation boxes are available at the Grapevine Chamber of Commerce, 200 Vine Street East, and at the House of Shine, 334 West Barton. Suggested items include earbuds, selfie lights, funko pops, and instant print cameras.
UPCOMING EVENTS
The Duelists Presented by “A Play on Swords” – Tomorrow, July 21
Join us for an exhibition of swordplay. Using various weapons and styles of fighting, two duelists engage in an affair of honor - a duel to the end! Both armed and unarmed combat will be demonstrated in this program. Both the exhibition of fighting itself and explanations of just how performers are trained to engage in the art of simulated violence.
Date: Thursday, July 21
Time: 2 – 3 pm
Location: Grapevine Public Library, 1201 Municipal Way
Ages: Middle through High School aged children
Upcoming Movies at The Palace – Thursday, July 21 & Friday, July 22
Thursday, July 21 - Mamma Mia! - The story of a bride-to-be trying to find her real father told using hit songs by the popular 1970’s group ABBA. Please visit GrapevineTexasUSA.com to purchase tickets. Date: July 21
Time: 2 pm
Location: Palace Theatre, 300 South Main Street
Fee: $6 per person
Friday, July 22 - North by Northwest - A hapless New York advertising executive is mistaken for a government agent by a group of foreign spies and is pursued across the country while he looks for a way to survive. Tickets may be purchased at GrapevineTexasUSA.com. Date: July 22
Time: 7:30 pm
Location: Palace Theatre, 300 South Main Street
Fee: $6 per person
Summer Wine Train – This Friday, July 22
You are invited to celebrate summer onboard our ‘60s surf-themed Summer Wine Train! Enjoy wine paired with savory bites while listening to ‘60s surf music during the two-hour experience. Additional wine will be available for purchase. Shorts and flip-flops welcome (no swimsuits, please). Tickets are available at GrapevineTicketLine.com. Date: Friday, July 22
Time: Check-in at the Historic Cotton Belt Depot: 6:30 pm
Boarding Begins: 7:15 pm
Final Boarding Call (Train Doors Close): 7:25 pm
Train Departure: 7:30 pm
Approximate return: 9:30 pm
Location: Grapevine Vintage Railroad, Cotton Belt Railroad Historic District, 705 South Main Street
Fee: $52 per person
Ages: 21+
Pirates: History vs. Hollywood – Friday, July 22
For most of us, everything we know about pirates, from their parrots to their buried treasure, we learned from television and the movies. These common myths about pirates and many others will be discussed by Captain Zephaniah W. Nash, an expert pirate if ever there was one.
Date: Friday, July 22
Time: 2 – 3 pm
Location: Grapevine Public Library, 1201 Municipal Way
Ages: Elementary ages and older
Shakespeare in the Park – Much Ado about Nothing – This Friday & Saturday Evening, July 22 & 23
Join Grapevine Parks and Recreation as they partner with Oh Look Performing Arts Center to present their first ever Shakespeare in the Park. This year, the amazing actors from Oh Look Performing Arts will be performing Much Ado About Nothing. Please bring your own blankets and chairs for an evening under the stars watching a beloved William Shakespeare classic. Purchase your tickets today at GoGrapevine.com/MuchAdo. Dates: Friday & Saturday evening, July 22 & 23
Time: 8 pm
Location: Grapevine Botanical Gardens, 411 Ball Street
Fees: $15/Resident | $20/Non-resident
Neil Diamond – The Tribute- Saturday, July 23
Coming to Grapevine’s historic Palace Theatre, Neil Diamond – The Tribute, starring veteran Las Vegas performer Rob Garrett, features America’s No. 1 Neil Diamond Tribute Artist unparalleled in his portrayal of the legendary performer. From Vegas to Honolulu, to New York, to Berlin, Garrett is known as the "King of Diamonds" as he naturally captures the presence, passion and energy of this iconic performer in all his youthful Jazz Singer glory. Those who have witnessed Garrett's stunning performances will testify that you simply can’t get any closer - and with his lavish music arrangements and captivating stage presence, this is a show everyone can enjoy! Please visit GrapevineTicketline.com to purchase tickets. Date: Saturday, July 23
Time: 3 pm and 7:30 pm
Location: Palace Theatre, 300 South Main Street
Fee: $38 per ticket
Summer Splash Bash – Sunday Afternoons through August 14 - FREE
This July, Grapevine Main and Harvest Hall are kicking off their Summer Splash Bash Series, a free outdoor summer celebration. Children may enjoy their summer break splashing it up in the Harvest Hall Splash Pad, catching air in the bouncy house, speeding down a water slide, chasing bubbles from the bubble bus, enjoying delicious treats, and so much more. Games and activities will be provided for all ages, including yard games and small wading pools for families with children under two years of age. Please bring your own towels.
Dates: Sundays through August 14
Time: 4 – 7 pm
Location: Peace Plaza, 815 South Main Street
Toddler Splash – Through July 27
Enjoy the morning with your little fish at Pleasant Glade Pool. The kiddie pool will be the only pool open during this time.
Dates: Mondays & Wednesdays through July 27
Time: 8 – 10 am
Location: Pleasant Glade Pool, 1805 Hall Johnson Road
Admission: $2/residents | $4/non-residents
Grand Finale Concert starring Lucas Miller: The Singing Zoologist – Thursday, July 28
Lucas Miller’s Singing Zoologist concert is a dazzling, multimedia blend of music and science. Giggle, sing, and move, as you learn about wetlands, clownfish, sharks, plankton and more. Lucas has reached millions through his school programs and YouTube channel, “Science Up with the Singing Zoologist.” His recordings have won many awards and he was named an “American Masterpiece” artist by the National Endowment for the Arts. Please join us for this special family event to wrap up “Oceans of Possibilities” summer reading club. All ages. No registration needed.
Date: Thursday, July 28
Time: 3 – 3:45 pm
Location: Grapevine Public Library, 1201 Municipal Way
Deep in the Heart – FREE Movie Screening – Friday, July 29 - FREE
Celebrate National Park and Recreation month with a free movie screening of Deep in the Heart, a visually stunning celebration of Texas’ diverse landscapes and remarkable wildlife found nowhere else. Narrated by Matthew McConaughey, the film aims to conserve Texas’ remaining wild places, show the connectivity of water and wildlife, and to recognize Texas’ conservation importance on a continental scale. This family-friendly event features games, bounce houses, activities, and food and drink will be available for purchase. Deep in the Heart is presented by Grapevine Parks and Recreation, Keep Grapevine Beautiful, Texas Parks & Wildlife and, the Texas Recreation and Park Society. Date: Friday, July 29
Time: Activities begin at 7 pm | Film begins at sunset
Location: The park at The REC, 1175 Municipal Way
Paws and Pastries - Saturday, July 30 - FREE
Who let the dogs out? Grapevine Parks and Recreation did! Join the Parks team for their third annual Paws and Pastries event. Bring your four-legged friend out to Bark Park at Bear Creek Park for a morning of treats, cool pet supply vendors, music, and tons of belly rubs. This event is free for all ages. For additional information, please visit GoGrapevine.com/PawsandPastries. Date: Saturday, July 30
Time: 7:30 - 10:30 am
Location: The Bark Park at Bear Creek Park, Texas 360 Service Road
Summer Movie Series – Every Tuesday & Wednesday through August 3
The Palace Theatre proudly presents family-friendly summer movies every Tuesday and Wednesday morning. For a complete list of movies, dates, and to purchase tickets for all showings, please visit GrapevineTicketLine.com. Days: Tuesdays & Wednesdays through August 3
Time: 10 am
Location: Palace Theatre, 300 South Main Street
Fee: $4 per person
Planes & Trains Guided Tour through Friday, August 12
Grapevine’s Planes & Trains Guided Tour treats visitors to a tour of Grapevine Main Station and Observation Tower, a one-hour excursion aboard the Grapevine Vintage Railroad, and a stop at Founders’ Plaza Airport Observation area. Beginning at the Grapevine Visitor Information Center, participants will be guided through Grapevine Main Station to the top of the Observation Tower to watch airplanes take off and land while learning about the history of DFW International Airport. This is followed by a guided stroll through the 1888 Cotton Belt Train Depot and a one-hour excursion on the Grapevine Vintage Railroad—where an old-fashioned train robbery is rumored to take place. From there, participants will take a chartered ride on the Grapevine Visitors Shuttle down Historic Main Street to Founders’ Plaza Airport Observation Area where they will be able to watch aircraft from around the world take off and land. Visitors may even be able to hear dialogue between pilots and the control tower. Tickets are available at GrapevineTicketLine.com. Dates: Every Friday through August 12
Times: 9 am, 11 am & 1 pm
Location: Grapevine Visitor Information Center, 815 South Main Street
Grapevine Farmers & Artisan Market - Every Saturday through September - FREE
The Grapevine Farmers and Artisan Market is an open-air market in Historic Downtown Grapevine offering fresh Texas produce, baked goods, and handcrafted Texas-made items. It is a great place to bring the whole family, learn about Texas products, and shop locally.
Dates: Saturdays through September 11
Time: 10 am – 4 pm
Location: Town Square Gazebo, 325 South Main Street
Shop, Wine, Dine & Explore Grapevine
City Council Meetings/Agendas
View Grapevine City Council meeting agendas and City Council meetings via live video stream or on demand at GrapevineTexas.gov. 
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