American Girl is an amazingly unique doll company that's been in business for 25 years. We're lucky that the're one location in DFW -- which happens to be at the Galleria Dallas. American Girl is about to debut two different historical characters, Cécile Rey and Marie-Grace Gardner, sharing one six-book series set in 1850s New Orleans.

In conjunction with Cécile and Marie-Grace's debut, American Girl has partnered with world-renowned musician and actor Harry Connick, Jr.

and his 13-year-old daughter Kate on an original song "A Lot Like Me", inspired by the new characters' story. The song is available exclusively on iTunes, with all proceeds benefiting the Ellis Marsalis Center for Music in New Orleans.

On August 29th, American Girl Dallas will host a special Cécile and Marie-Grace Charity Ball where guests will be among the first to celebrate our new historical characters, plus enjoy a New Orleans-themed meal, learn ballroom dance steps, make fun crafts, and more. A portion of the proceeds from the ball also helps support the Ellis Marsalis Center for Music. Here are the details:

What: Cécile and Marie-Grace Charity Ball
Where: American Girl Place at The Galleria
When: August 29
Time: 5:30 p.m.
Who: For girls ages 8 and up
Tickets: $50 per person
Reservations required: 877-247-5223

The new characters officially launch at the store on August 30th with a debut event from 4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. featuring a ballroom dance demo, free crafts, and giveaways.

American Girl
Galleria Dallas
13464 Dallas Parkway
Dallas, Texas 75240