Posted by Callie
Wed, 05 Dec 2007 04:16:00 GMT
The holiday festivities have already started. In between the shopping and planning, take time with your family to enjoy the wonderful sights and sounds around the Dallas metroplex.
HOLIDAY EVENTS 2007
Sundays between Nov. 25 – Dec. 31, 2007
Every Sunday between Nov. 25 and Dec. 31, you can enjoy an afternoon full of holiday-related activities. Kids can pet real, live reindeer or have their pictures taken with Santa Claus in the jolly man’s reindeer-powered sleigh. Go for a ride on a horse-drawn carriage, navigate a 100-tree Christmas tree maze, view a holiday figurine collection, hear choir groups and other musicians perform holiday songs and meet costumed characters such as Frosty the Snowman and Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer.
November 15 – January 5, 2008
Gaylord Texan’s popular ICE! exhibit will feature 2 million pounds of ice, hand-carved by visiting artisans from Harbin, China. In addition to previous favorites, visitors of the 14,000-square-foot exhibit will discover a three-level ice slide, a gingerbread family, penguins, a walk-through Nativity scene, and much, much more.
November 23 – January 01, 2008
Main Street between Third and Fourth streets
Sundance Square Sparkles with the Spirit of the Season!
The signs of Christmas surround you this season in Sundance Square – from the spirited holiday music that fills the air to the festively decorated and lighted downtown buildings. Visitors will marvel at the magnificient 56-foot Christmas tree adorned with thousands of sparkling lights, glistening snowflakes and bright red ornaments that seems to rise magically from the red brick Main Street.
November 23 – January 2, 2008
Light shows nightly 5:30-10:00 pm
Friday and Saturday 5:30-9:30 Weekend Schedule of Events include Santa, Carriage Rides, Model Railroad Trains, Santa’s Gift Shop, Outdoor Movies
Carriage rides will be from 5:30-9:30 pm every Thursday through Sunday in December beginning Dec. 6th, as well as December 31, 2007 and Jan. 1, 2008. The cost is $6 per person.
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Posted by Callie
Mon, 11 Dec 2006 20:15:44 GMT
Holiday at the Arboretum
Dallas Arboretum
November 25, 2006 – December 31, 2006
Holiday visitors will be enchanted with seasonal events at the Arboretum, including the acclaimed exhibit, The Artistry of the Nativity. This unique display features 500 crèches from around the world depicting different cultural interpretations of the nativity. Bring your family and enjoy a variety of festivities and merriment with Family Fun Sundays and horse-drawn carriage rides.
Dallas Arboretum
8525 Garland Road
Dallas, TX 75218
214-515-6500
The Nutcracker
Bass Performance Hall
December 1, 2006 – December 17, 2006
A Texas Ballet Theater favorite since the late 1960s, The Nutcracker is a holiday tradition that inspires memories that last a lifetime. Artistic Director Ben Stevenson brings a sense of play to his staging of the perennial story of Clara, whose Nutcracker Prince takes her to the Land of Snow and Kingdom of Sweets for a feast and dancing by mirlitons, Madame Bonbonaire and her children, the waltzing flowers and the Sugar Plum Fairy. Campbell Baird’s vivid costumes are set against backdrops that include Texas Ballet Theater’s legendary enchanted sleigh making its way through snow falling on both the dancers and the audience. $18-$74.
Bass Performance Hall
4th and Calhoun Streets
Fort Worth, TX 76102
877-828-9200
The Best Christmas Pageant Ever
Dallas Children’s Theater – Rosewood Center for Family Arts
December 1, 2006 – December 17, 2006
Dallas Children’s Theater – Rosewood Center for Family Arts
5938 Skillman
Dallas, TX 75231
214-740-0051
Kimberly-Clark Presents a Christmas Carol
Dallas Theater Center
November 24, 2006 – December 24, 2006
Filled with glorious music and dance, A Christmas Carol is the perfect gift for the entire family. The old tale of Ebenezer Scrooge comes to life on stage at the Dallas Theater Center. For over 20 years Dallas Theater Center’s production of Dickens’ holiday classic has touched audiences of all ages with its message of hope and redemption. Adapted for the stage by Richard Hellesen; original music and lyrics written or adapted from traditional sources by David de Berry.
Dallas Theater Center
3636 Turtle Creek
Dallas, TX 75219
214-522-8499
Symphony of Toys
Morton H. Meyerson Symphony Center
December 13, 2006
This annual concert traditionally includes a performance of “Toy Symphony” by Leopold Mozart with Conservatory Chamber Orchestra and invited guest performing on toy instruments as written in the score. Admission is free and the audience members are requested to bring a new unwrapped toy, which will be distributed, in collaboration with Santa’s Helpers Toy Drive to needy children in the area. 7:30 pm.
Morton H. Meyerson Symphony Center
2301 Flora St.
Suite 100
Dallas, TX 75201 214-670-3600
Hope! A Christmas Celebration
Morton H. Meyerson Symphony Center
December 14, 2006 – December 23, 2006
Come out and sing-along with your holiday favorites and enjoy Christmas classics by the NorthPark Center and Dallas Symphony Orchestra as they unite to present you with the best holiday concert of the year! 7:30pm or 2:30 pm.
Morton H. Meyerson Symphony Center
2301 Flora St.
Suite 100
Dallas, TX 75201 214-670-3600
The Nutcracker
Music Hall at Fair Park
December 19, 2006 – December 23, 2006
A Texas Ballet Theater favorite since the late 1960s, The Nutcracker is a holiday tradition that inspires memories that last a lifetime. Artistic Director Ben Stevenson brings a sense of play to his staging of the perennial story of Clara, whose Nutcracker Prince takes her to the Land of Snow and Kingdom of Sweets for a feast and dancing by mirlitons, Madame Bonbonaire and her children, the waltzing flowers and the Sugar Plum Fairy. Campbell Baird’s vivid costumes are set against backdrops that include Texas Ballet Theater’s legendary enchanted sleigh making its way through snow falling on both the dancers and the audience. $18-$74.
Music Hall at Fair Park
909 First Avenue
At Parry Avenue
Dallas, TX 75210
877-828-9200
Holly Jolly Trolley Holiday Lights Tour
Grapevine Historic District
December 17, 2006
Come ride in comfort and enjoy a fun-filled, festive trip to enjoy Christmas on Main Street in Grapevine including some of the prettiest holiday decorations in the Dallas/Fort Worth area. Trips depart the InterContinental Hotel Addison at 1 pm and return at approximately 7 pm. All trips depart The Wyndham Arlington at 1:15 pm and return at approximately 6:45 pm. Please call 214-988-3000 for reservations.
Adult tickets – $30.00 with North Pole Express / $20 Without North Pole Express
Children tickets – $25.00 with North Pole Express / $15.00 Without North Pole Express
Grapevine Historic District
Main Street & Dallas Road
Grapevine, TX 76051
214-988-3000
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Posted by Callie
Wed, 29 Nov 2006 20:31:00 GMT
November and December are the two biggest months for charities. More donations are made during the holidays than any other time of the year. With new disasters happening each year, different areas of the world are in need. These disasters cause new “organizations??? to pop up, and you don’t always know if they are legit or just fly by night scams out to get your money. Charity watchdog organizations are there to help you know that your money is going to a legit organization. One website www.charitywatch.org is a great place to look up to see if the organization is legitimate. You can research which charities make better use of your money; some organizations use more money for overhead, salaries and such. It’s nice to know that your money is going to the right places.
Dallas Area Non-Profit Organizations/ Charities
DFW Toys For Tots
PO Box 211492
Bedford, TX 76095-8492
Campaign begins in October and last until December 22.
2006 Toys for Tots Drop Off Locations:
- All DFW Discount Tire Stores
- All DFW Sleep Expert Stores
- Anywhere Miller Brewing Company Products are sold
- The UPS Store Toys for Tots Drop-off Locations:
- 4287 Belt Line Rd Addison, TX 75001 972-980-7758
- 5919 Greenville Dallas, TX 75206 214-361-7353
- 3818 Cedar Springs Rd Dallas, TX 75219 214-520-0005
- 4848 Lemmon Ave Ste 100 Dallas, TX 75219 214-780-0UPS
- 10455 N Central Expwy #109 Dallas, TX 75231 214-692-7678
- 9090 Skillman #182-A Dallas, TX 75243 214-503-1774
- 2633 McKinney Avenue Dallas, TX 75204 214-965-9226
- 4447 N Central Expwy Ste 110 Dallas, TX 75205 214-219-5550
- 5600 W. Lovers Lane Dallas, TX 75209 214-358-3800
- 4347 W Northwest Hwy #120 Dallas, TX 75220 214-902-8822
- 660 Preston Forest SC Dallas, TX 75230 214-696-6245
- 5930 E Royal Land Dallas, TX 75230 214-691-5801
- 17194 Preston Rd # 102 Dallas, TX 75248 972-380-8118
- 14902 Preston Rd #144 Dallas, TX 75254 972-991-9114
- 6757 Arapaho Rd #711 Dallas, TX 75248 972-701-0366
- 1920 Abrams Pkwy Dallas, TX 75214 214-827-5200
- 1501 S Loop 288, Ste 104 Denton, TX 76205 940-484-6245
- 111 E University Ste 105 Denton, TX 76209 940-384-9427
- Café Brazil Restaurants:
- 3190 Central Expressway #530 McKinney, TX 75070 972-984-1259
- 2510 N. Josey Ln #106 Carrollton, TX 75006 972-242-8228
- 3847 Cedar Springs Rd Dallas, TX 75226 214-461-8762
- 2815 Elm St Dallas, TX 75226 214-747-2730
- 2900 Greenville Ave Dallas, TX 75206 214-841-0900
- 2071 N Central Expressway Richardson, TX 75080 972-783-9011
- 6420 N Central Expressway University Park, TX 75206 214-691-7791
North Texas Food Bank
4306 Shilling Way
Dallas, Texas 75237-1021
Phone: 214.330.1396
- Dallas Fire-Rescue’s Annual Holiday Food Drive
Benefiting the North Texas Food Bank
Drop off non-perishable food items at any city of Dallas fire station through December 31st.
Dallas Area Habitat for Humanity
2800 N. Hampton Rd.
Dallas, TX 75212
Phone: 214.678.2300
- Donate a car to help Habitat build homes with local families in need
United Way of Metropolitan Dallas
1800 N. Lamar
Dallas, Texas 75202
214-978-0000
The Salvation Army – Greater Dallas Mertoplex area command
5302 Harry Hines Blvd
Dallas, TX 75235
214.424.7100
- The Salvation Army Red Kettle Program
- The Salvation Army’s most recognizable public effort is the annual Red Kettle drive. During November and December, men, women and young adults will ring bells at over 250 Red Kettle locations throughout the DFW Metroplex.
- The Salvation Army/NBC 5 Angel Tree
- Food Drives, Toy Drives, Clothing Drives
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