Go to the Dallas Theater Center at the Wyly, see an opera, learn to fly, take a photo to help the North Texas Food Bank, enjoy an afternoon tea and Texas cupcakes at the Ritz-Carlton, hike in America's largest urban forest, help Scottish Rite by dining with top chefs and see 'The Snow Queen' with a few strings attached. ''
Dallas has wonderful art, delicious food, shopping and other unique things to do. Fair Park is offering a free 10-hour family event. Shop at Zola's a cool vintage clothing store located in the Bishop Arts District. In Deep Ellum, another historic arts district, find just the right thing during their monthly market sales. Discover original art, jewelry, antiques and fashions. At the Winspear see a fabulous Broadway show: 'How the Grinch Stole Christmas.'
The Dallas Theater Center's 'A Christmas Carol' [Details] is considered to be one of the best Christmas shows in the metroplex. It has the classic elements of Charles Dickson's masterpiece with beautiful songs included. On Friday, November 26, 2010 there is a fundraiser for the North Texas Food Bank called "Pay What You Can" [Details]
The world premiere 'The Trinity River Plays' [Review and details] This play is so good that everyone should make a point to go. The reviews are in and it will be a huge it. It is at the Wyly Theater and presented by The Dallas Theater Center. ''
MetroPCS Fair Park Holiday is free and open to the public. [Details and slideshow] Eight museums are free with arts & crafts, costumed characters, a butterfly garden and many more fun activities for families. ''Enjoy the water shows, live music and the official tree lighting ceremony.
Living in Gratitude's Mobileyes Against Hunger: free and open to the public. [Details] This is a chance to buy wonderful edgy art shot by interesting people (some famous) to help the North Texas Food Bank. The reception is Saturday, Nov. 13, 2010, but the show is through November 29, 2010.
Fly-A-Sim puts almost everyone in the pilot's seat (ages 7 and up). [Article and details] Located near DFW airport, the owner Charley Shepard, knows a flight simulator is an unforgettable experience.The Broadway Series presents 'How the Grinch Stole Christmas' will steal your heart. [Article and details] At the AT&T Performing Arts Center. Tickets on sale now.
''Texas Scottish Scottish Rite Hospital 'The Longest Chef's Table' fundraiser. [Article and details] Imagine the opportunity of having famous chefs cooking for you at one big delicious charity event that helps children.''
Crow Asian Art celebrates Mexico's bicentennial. [Article, details and slideshow] What does Asian art have to do with Mexico? You will be surprised and amazed when you find out.
The Ritz-Carlton: Afternoon Tea and Texas Cupcakes. [Article, details and photos] Most everyone is familiar with the Emmy winning Top Chef series. The dessert chef at the Ritz-Carlton, Dallas may be the winner of the Top Chef Desserts. He created incredibly delicious treats in honor of Texas and the holidays.''
The Dallas Trinity River Audubon Center. [Article, details and slideshow] Did you know that Dallas has the largest urban forest in the country? It is over 6,000 acres and has an amazing eco-friendly Audubon Center with hiking trails, viewing stations, a bookstore, ponds for fishing and boating and more.''
Zola's Vintage Clothing in the Bishops Arts District. [Article, details and slideshow] This is a special store in a special historic place with great restaurants and unique stores. This is the perfect afternoon or evening getaway. Pick up a one of a kind item and give your wardrobe (men and women's clothing) a unique lift.
'The Snow Queen' at the Dallas Children's Theater. [Article and details] Did you know that The Dallas Children's Theater was named by Time magazine as one of the top five children's theaters in the country? This season they're presenting a world premiere puppetry arts play by the beloved master storyteller Hans Christian Andersen.
Deep Ellum Outdoor Market. [Article, details and slideshow] Deep Ellum is a great place to discover Dallas' music roots, fun shops and once a month the artists and shop owners have an outdoor market. This is the perfect place to find unusual holiday gifts. ''
Hand painted Pysanky style eggs by artist Valentina Bezney. [Article and details] Beautiful and traditional hand painted eggs with colorful symbols and pictures that bring good luck make wonderful gifts. They represent the power of love and wisdom. A butterfly is the symbol of the pleasure of childhood.
