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    A New Chapter

    Grapevine cracks open its first and only indie bookstore

    Lindsey Wilson
    Jan 9, 2023 | 10:30 am

    Grapevine is finally getting an independent bookstore, and it's women-owned, to boot. Talking Animals Books, located at 103 W. Worth St. in Grapevine, is throwing open its doors to the public on February 2.

    Founded by Katy Lemieux and co-owned with Valerie Walizadeh, the shop will also double as an arts venue, with the popular Shakespeare in the Bar becoming its resident theater company.

    Customers can expect a wide selection of new and used books, including adult and children’s literature, modern fiction, true crime, romance, cookbooks, foreign-language titles, art books, plays, poetry, and YA, as well as the regular spotlighting of local authors.

    The store will also feature author events and weekly children’s story time, as well as open mic events, game nights, and many other reasons to gather.

    “Dallas, Fort Worth, Denton, and Arlington all have fantastic indie bookstores, but this portion of North Texas — Grapevine, in particular — has never seen one, despite our historic Main Street and being known as the Christmas Capital of Texas," says Lemieux. "We wanted to incorporate a small indie bookstore into our town’s charming and unique economic landscape, which was already welcoming to small businesses."

    Lemieux, a Fort Worth native, is an arts journalist and writer who was inspired by the pandemic and turning 40 to turn her focus to her first love: books and reading. She and her husband, actor and monologist Justin Lemieux, have been active in the Dallas-Fort Worth theater community for the last decade, with Justin appearing in plays, Katy writing about them, and the pair producing three original solo plays performed by Justin.

    California native Valerie Walizadeh’s background in retail began right out of high school, and she spent most of her career managing and launching new stores with Blockbuster Video and Starbucks. After having her first child in 2007, Walizadeh earned a BA in early childhood education while pregnant with her second. She and her husband, Al, are avid readers and love to track down little bookstores whenever possible, always daydreaming about opening one of their own.

    Lemieux and Walizadeh are both active in Grapevine-Colleyville ISD, where their children span elementary through high school. A close mutual friend introduced them, and after a viral Kickstarter campaign, Talking Animals raised $54,100 in less than a month, exceeding the goal of $50,000.

    After testing out a handful of successful holiday pop-up shops, Talking Animals is now ready for shoppers.

    Talking Animals Books will feature design and art curated by local artists and event collaborations with House of Shine, among other local and small businesses. The shop also features unique gifts, T-shirts and socks, and a sitting room for reading or work. Upstairs is a kids' play area and sitting space.

    Talking Animals resides inside a 122-year-old building that was once a bank robbed by the Bonnie and Clyde gang — though the titular pair was not involved that particular day, "as they had friends with money in the bank and were ironically concerned about bad blood between friends," reads a release.

    Talking Animals will pay homage to the bank’s history with a micro-gallery of historical photos and narratives commemorating the town's exciting history and the bookstore’s location. The building is owned by Bermuda Gold & Silver, a family-owned store that has been in business for 40 years. Owner Debi Meeks has uncovered and restored artifacts relating to the store's history in its original form and details about the robbery and hostages that were held inside the bank vault.

    And the name? It comes from C.S. Lewis’ The Chronicles of Narnia, where the Talking Animals are a sub-category of Narnia’s inhabitants, the sentient animals who can speak to humans.

    The February 2 ribbon cutting will begin at 5:30 pm, with a reception immediately following.

    Parking is available behind the building on the south side of Worth Street and all surrounding street parking, including Main. Parking after 5 pm is not permitted on the north side of Worth (in the Dino’s parking lot).

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    Talking Animals Books' grand opening is February 2.

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    60 iconic Game of Thrones costumes come to Dallas-Fort Worth museum

    Stephanie Allmon Merry
    Jul 23, 2025 | 9:08 am
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    Winter is coming to Arlington in October: "Game of Thrones: The Exhibition," featuring original costumes, props, and a behind-the-scenes peek at the groundbreaking HBO series, will make its worldwide debut at the Arlington Museum of Art on October 4.

    Curated for the Arlington museum in collaboration with Warner Bros. Discovery Global Experiences (WBDGE) and the Game of Thrones production archives team, the exhibition will showcase more than 60 costumes from all eight seasons of the show, including Daenerys Targaryen’s regal dragon-scale gowns and Jon Snow’s battle-worn Night’s Watch gear.

    They'll be accompanied by behind-the-scenes insights, images, and design sketches that show the craftsmanship and historical influences behind the looks.

    "The collection highlights the vision and detail of the show’s award-winning costume designer and the hundreds of talented production designers, set builders, and other specialty artisans," says a release. "'Game of Thrones: The Exhibition' transports visitors into the heart of the realm, offering a rare behind-the-scenes look at the artistry, craftsmanship, and storytelling that brought the epic series to life."

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    The costumes and props offer an opportunity for GOT fans who've been missing the series since it ended in 2019 to relive the adventure of the Westeros.

    Game of Thrones was a fantasy drama series that followed a war of succession among competing noble families for control of the Iron Throne of the Seven Kingdoms and other threats to their kingdoms. It aired on HBO for eight seasons, from April 2011 to May 2019, earning critical acclaim and worldwide fandom. The series is now available to stream on HBO Max.

    “This exhibition is more than a tribute to the world of Game of Thrones, it’s a celebration of the fandom that kept the story alive,” says AMA director of exhibitions Kendall Quirk in the release. “There are so many talented artists who brought the series to life through sets, graphic design, and costumes and we’re so thrilled to celebrate their work.”

    The exhibit is suitable for all ages, and content will appeal to both devoted fans and newcomers to the series, she adds.

    "Game of Thrones: The Exhibition" will run October 4, 2025-April 5, 2026. Tickets ($25) will go on sale August 1 on the Arlington Museum of Art website. Advance reservations are recommended.

    The Arlington Museum of Art is on a roll with exhibitions that tap into recent pop culture zeitgeist. The museum just completed a display of costumes and jewels from Disney films, as well as costumes from the 2024 blockbuster movie Wicked, and never-before-seen photos of Britain's late Princess Diana.

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