According to Merriam-Webster, August comes from the Latin word augustus, meaning “consecrated” or “venerable.” Here are several events presented by members of the Sammons Center community to make your August a bit more splendid:
*August 1-3 — Father Comes Home from the Wars, African American Repertory Theater
*August 1-4 — Much Ado About Nothing, Shakespeare Dallas and Junior Players
*August 3 — Beach Bash! Band Dance, USA Dance Dallas
August 3, 10, 17, 24, 31 — BKSaturdays Community Dance Class, Bandan Koro African Drum and Dance
August 4, 11 — Dancing Mystery, 5 Rhythms BodySpirit Dance
*August 5-6 — Classical Open Mic, FREE, Open Classical
August 9 — Ballroom Dance! East Coast Swing Lesson and Social Dance, USA Dance Dallas
*August 10 — Mix & Mingle, FREE, Dance Council of North Texas
August 10, 17, 24 — Swing on a String Lesson and Social Dance, Dallas Swing Dance Society
*August 16 — Early Music in Frisco, FREE, Lumedia Musicworks
*August 16-17 — Revolution, Junior Players
*August 17 — Shivalaya, Tejas Dance
*August 17 — Early Music in Cedar Hill, Lumedia Musicworks
*August 22-25 — Your Healing Is Killing Me, Cara Mia Theatre Co.
*August 31-September 1 — Dallas Dances, Dance Council of North Texas
*Event not held at the Sammons Center
