Florals for Spring

Fresh new NorthPark Center exhibit blooms with creativity and beauty

This spring, NorthPark Center brings the outdoors inside in a truly exquisite way with Fleurs de Villes Artiste.

On view March 20-24 for the first time in Texas, this free exhibition features a curated collection of 15 one-of-a-kind fresh floral mannequins, all created by North Texas' most talented floral designers with themes chosen by the region’s vibrant arts and cultural organizations. Each floral display distinctively showcases the featured institution, encompassing the disciplines of dance, music, theater, visual arts, and more.

Headquartered in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada, Fleurs de Villes combines the love of flowers, local design talent, and bespoke displays for experiential events like none other. Its name translates to "flowers of the cities," guaranteeing that Dallas' display will be wholly unique to its hometown talent.

“For many years, we have been asked about our plans to come to Texas, so we are thrilled to make our entry at NorthPark Center, North Texas’ top shopping destination," says Karen Marshall, co-founder of Fleurs de Villes. "Our theme Artiste is a perfect pairing with this iconic institution, so well known for its commitment to the performing and visual arts, community engagement, and spectacular seasonal landscaping.”

“Dynamic and beautiful landscaping has always been an integral part of the visitor experience at NorthPark Center, alongside the many museum-quality artworks on view for all to enjoy,” says Nancy A. Nasher, owner of NorthPark. “Fleurs de Villes Artiste perfectly encapsulates the harmonious alignment of landscaping and art, highlighting 15 world-renowned arts and cultural organizations in our region. We are thrilled to be the exclusive Texas location for this newly created concept that will draw visitors from near and far.”

Expect stunning floral mannequins from important art institutions including the Dallas Museum of Art, paired with House of CLRK by Emily Clarke; the Nasher Sculpture Center, paired with Urban Flower Grange Hall; and the Modern Art Museum of Fort Worth, paired with Dr Delphinium Designs + Events.

Also keep an eye out for a display celebrating the Dallas Arboretum and Botanical Garden, crafted by Blushington Blooms, and a colorful Jalisco dress representing the spirit and culture of Mexico by Anita N. Martinez Ballet Folklorico and Concepto. See the full list of participating florists and their corresponding arts and cultural organizations here.

Photo courtesy of NorthPark Center

The Dallas Arboretum and Botanical Garden by Blushington Blooms.

Special events surrounding the exhibition include a meet-and-greet with the floral artists on Saturday, March 23, at 10 am, with an afternoon of cultural performances following at noon. Learn more here.

In addition to Dallas, the Fleurs de Villes Artiste 2024 global tour will travel through the United States, Canada, and the United Kingdom, stopping in cities including Miami, Quebec City, Costa Mesa, Chicago, Toronto, Atlanta, Edinburgh, Vancouver, Boston, and New York.

Fleurs de Villes Artiste is located on level one between Neiman Marcus and NorthCourt and is free and open to the public. Due to the delicate nature of fresh flowers, it is only on view until March 24, so get there before they wilt!

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Movie Review

Shaun the Sheep gets PG-spooky in new movie for the Halloween season

Photo courtesy of Aardman / Sky UK LTD / StudioCanal 2026

Shaun the Sheep in Shaun the Sheep: The Beast of Mossy Bottom.

Since his introduction over 30 years ago, the Aardman Animations character Shaun the Sheep has been almost as popular as the studio’s flagship characters, Wallace and Gromit. There is never a shortage of trouble Shaun can get into as he leads his flock and proves to be a thorn in the side of his farmer and Bitzer, the farmer’s loyal sheepdog.

His antics lead everyone down some slightly spooky roads in the new film, Shaun the Sheep: The Beast of Mossy Bottom. At first, things are only slightly awry as Shaun and the flock are growing a secret pumpkin patch to have their own jack-o-lanterns. But when the farmer accidentally destroys the pumpkin patch, Shaun tries to regrow it quickly with a Frankenstein-esque experiment.

However, disaster looms when Shaun uses an old bottle of Hair-Gro as the container for the serum he creates. Naturally, the balding farmer uses it on his head, and everyone soon discovers how truly successful it is, with pumpkins growing out of control and the farmer sprouting hair all over his body. Through a series of mishaps, the farmer becomes the titular beast, creating mayhem while Shaun and others try to stop him.

Directed by Steve Cox and Matthew Walker, and written by Mark Burton and Giles Pilbrow, the film goes down just as easy as every other Aardman project has. They get the Halloween vibes started from the opening credits, with things like the sheep doing the “Thriller” dance, and continue the fun throughout, referencing everything from Psycho to Friday the 13th in a nice, PG way.

With no script — every character is mute save for reaction noises — the movie relies on sight gags for its humor, and the Aardman team is endlessly inventive in that respect. Sometimes it’s small things like a sheep using toilet paper rolls as binoculars, and sometimes it’s something like forcing the Bigfoot-like farmer to be shaped into a rectangle as he escapes through a window. But there’s a never-ending stream of such moments, so even if one doesn’t tickle your funny bone, chances are the next one will.

The biggest benefit of the characters not talking is that there’s no need for deep character development. The filmmakers do a great job of giving the basic traits of each character, and then use those attributes to color everyone’s actions for the rest of the film. Shaun is the troublemaker, the farmer is a bumbling fool, Bitzer is preternaturally smart, and the town’s vet is empathetic, and the combination of those characters and others makes for a highly entertaining blend.

Like all Aardman creations, Shaun the Sheep: The Beast of Mossy Bottom is a fun lark that doesn’t make its audience think too hard. With just enough references to keep viewers engaged but not so many as to be overbearing, the film puts its well-worn characters to good use once again, delivering a Halloween season story that can be enjoyed by people of all ages.

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Shaun the Sheep: The Beast of Mossy Bottom is now playing in theaters.

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