Fun Things To Do In and Around Dallas – Weekend of December 5 – December 6, 2009
In Dallas
A Christmas Carol
By Charles Dickens, adapted by Richard Hellesen, music by David de Berry. Featuring Company Members*: Chamblee Ferguson, Matthew Gray, Sean Hennigan and Christina Vela. Performance will be at the Kalita Humphreys Theater.
Christmas With The Rat Pack
Experience Frank, Sammy & Dean’s world famous classic recordings and more in this sensationally staged production that brings the music and lives of these legendary characters together again.
101 Dalmatians
The production follows Dalmatians spouses Pongo and Missis Pongo who are living the good life in London with their “pets” Charles and Catherine Dearly. When their 10 puppies are suddenly “dognapped” by the villainous Cruella de Vil, they summon the help of a vast network of dogs and set off to rescue their pups.
Preeminent Dance – Winter Series
Grace, power, intensity and frailty. Audiences will experience the preeminence of this spectacular repertory company of talented dancers as they perform the choreography of America’s masters of modern dance. The soul of the dance company will be painted across the stage as Dallas Black Dance Theatre performs Pigs and Fishes, the signature dance of Elisa Monte.
Capital One Bank Adolphus Children’s Parade Benefiting Children’s Medical Center
All are welcome to attend the largest annual event in downtown Dallas. St. Nick and his entourage of marching bands, giant inflatables, costume characters and dancers will take to the streets to kick off the holiday season in North Texas. This seasonal spectacular celebrates and benefits Children’s Medical Center in Dallas. Each year, more than 350,000 parade-goers join Santa to share in the cherished holiday tradition. Free and open to the public. Tickets for bleacher seating will be available for purchase this fall. 10 a.m.
Sanders Family Christmas
It’s Christmas 1941 and the Sanders family returns to the Mount Pleasant Baptist Church to sing and witness and get the congregation in the Holiday spirit before the boys ship off to war. This show is filled with more than two dozen Christmas carols and hilarious yuletide stories, along with some bluegrass Christmas favorites. All performances are at 1:30pm, Wednesday through Saturday. Prices range from $12-$14. Call 214-532-1709 for additional information.
Lone Star State Classic Dog Show
The Lone Star State Classic is a four day dog show event that occurs twice each year (July and December). They have made a commitment to the region to provide the general public and the dog community throughout the world an opportunity to attend a major dog show event in the Dallas area.
Comedy Night at the Muse – Damon Williams
Come laugh with us this holiday season at Comedy Night at the Muse featuring Damon Williams. 9 pm. Admission $15.
Dallas Mavericks vs Atlanta Hawks
Take a break this Saturday from all the hustle and bustle and enjoy a night of basketball with the Dallas Mavericks vs Atlanta Hawks. Game starts at 8:00 pm at the American Airlines Center.
In McKinney
Seussical, Jr
The McKinney Youth Theatre will perform Seussical, Jr at the Heart-Craig Performance Hall. Show dates: December 4 & 11 at 7:15pm December 5 & 12 at 2:15 & 7:15pm December 6 & 13 at 2:15pm.
Dog Tracking Trial
The Alamo Area Whippet Club will be at Myers Park on December 5 and 6, 2009 for a dog show at the Back 40 area.
Holiday Tour of Homes
36th Annual Holiday Tour of Homes for Chestnut Square Historic Village. This year we have a weekend full of activities for our everyone! We’ve added the following fun to the Holiday Tour of Homes: • McKinney businesses will be decorating the houses at Chestnut Square Historic Village! • Thanks to a generous sponsorship from Medical Center of McKinney, this year’s tour ticket book will be a full-color calendar which will be used year round!
In Plano
Dickens in Historic Downtown Plano
Enjoy the sights and sounds of the season at this annual holiday event. Food, Music, Carolers, Shopping, Entertainment, Santa & more.
Lantern Light 2009
Heritage Farmstead Museum Presents: Lantern Light 2009. Historic Victorian Home and Grounds beautifully decorated for the holidays. Enjoy a magical glimpse of holidays past. Choral groups, Blacksmithing, Storytellers, Crafts and games for children, Hay rides, Refreshments by Starbucks Coffee. Visit with Father Christmas.
In Grapevine
The North Pole Express
Thousands of children will turn fiction into reality this holiday season as they hop aboard the North Pole Express, sponsored by Great Wolf Lodge. Children, cozy in their pajamas, will experience the enchanting excursion. Children will become engaged in exciting activities including ornament making, caroling, pictures with Santa and many more exciting adventures! The North Pole Express runs the last weekend of Nov., every weekend in Dec., and concludes before Christmas.
Christmas on Main Street
Be sure to stop and enjoy Christmas on Main in Historic Downtown Grapevine. The event features Santa, jolly Christmas characters, complimentary carriage rides and decorations adorning the mile-long stretch of road. Special guests include Ellie the Elf, Frosty the Snowman, Santa on stilts and children can play Reindeer Games, while parents enjoy the nostalgic taste of holiday Kettle Korn.
Twinkle Light Boat Parade
Lights, lights and more lights will sparkle during the Twinkle Light Parade on Lake Grapevine at dusk on December 5. This lighted boat parade begins at Scott’s Landing and ends at Little Pete’s. It’s a floating festival of lights on Lake Grapevine with a parade of boats decorated in their holiday finest!
Anniversary Ball
The Anniversary Ball fundraising gala, hosted by the Women’s Division of the Grapevine Chamber of Commerce will be held on Saturday, December 5th at the Embassy Suites Outdoor World in Grapevine. This year’s theme is “Let it Snow Christmas Spirit” and the event promises to be a fun-filled evening with dinner, lots of dancing, a wine pull, stocking stuffers and a silent auction. All proceeds from the event help fund Christmas Spirit for Seniors and School Supplies projects.
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