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December 2003 arts & entertainment listings. Last month.
Dallas
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DALLAS SYMPHONY ORCHESTRAMeyerson Symphony Center, 2301 Flora (214-692-0203) |
Music/Dance |
Dec 5-7: Audi Pops Christmas. Richard Kaufman, conductor. $20-$100. Dec 11-14 & 18-21: Christmas Celebration. With the Dallas Symphony Chorus. David R Davidson, conductor. $25-$90. Call for times. |
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DEC 12-20: DALLAS OPERAMusic Hall at Fair Park, 1st Ave & Parry Ave (214-443-1000) |
Music/Dance |
Puccini: La Bohème. Fri, Wed & Sat at 7:30, Sun at 2. $19-$252. |
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DEC 13: WOMEN'S CHORUS OF DALLASStemmons Aud, Wyndham Anatole Hotel, 2201 Stemmons Fwy (I-35) (214-520-7828) |
Music/Dance |
A smorgasbord of holiday tunes. (You know you'll be singing along.) At 8. $25-$35. |
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DEC 3: THELONIOUS MONK AND BEYONDSammons Center for the Arts, 3630 Harry Hines Blvd at Oak Lawn (214-520-7789) |
Music/Dance |
A concert featuring Dave Zoller and Drew Phelps with AJ6, plus the Chuck Willis Quintet. At 7:30. $25. |
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GILLEY'S DALLAS1135 S. Lamar (888-445-5397) |
Music/Dance |
Dec 5: Forever Fabulous Chickenhawks; $10. Dec 6: Reckless Kelly; $12. Dec 12: Morris Day and the Time; $25. Dec 13: Honeybrowne and Phil Pritchett; $12. Dec 18 at 9: Eddie Money; $21. Dec 20: Rodney Hayden; $10. Dec 26: Cowboy Mouth; $25. Dec 27: Bo Diddley; $25. At 10 unless otherwise noted. |
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NEXTSTAGE1001 NextStage Dr, 1/2 mile north of I-30 on Belt Line Rd, Grand Prairie (972-647-5700 or 214-373-8000) |
Music/Dance |
Dec 9 at 7: Charlie Brown and Friends—a family concert intertwining animation and the music of Al Jarreau, Melissa Manchester, David Benoit, and an 18-piece orchestra; $29-$46.50. Dec 11 at 7: Michael W Smith, the Katinas, and Point of Grace; $23.50-$43.50. Dec 13 at 3 & 8: Trans-Siberian Orchestra West; $27.50-$49.50. |
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SONS OF HERMANN HALL3414 Elm (214-747-4422) |
Music/Dance |
Dec 5 at 9: Kelly Willis and Bruce Robison; $25. Dec 6 at 9: The Derailers; $15. Dec 26 at 9: Bravo Combo; $12. Dec 27 at 9: The Gourds; $12. |
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TEXAS BALLET THEATERMusic Hall at Fair Park (877-212-4280) |
Music/Dance |
The Nutcracker (choreography by Ben Stevenson, music by Tchaikovsky). Mon at 8, Tue at 2 & 8, Wed at 2. $15-$68. |
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TURTLE CREEK CHORALEMeyerson Symphony Center, 2301 Flora (800-746-4412) |
Music/Dance |
Dec 2 & 3: A chorus of 200 men presents Makin' a List . . . Checkin' It Twice. At 8. $20-$53. Additional performances: Dec 18-21 at the Wyndham Anatole Hotel (Stemmons Aud, 2201 Stemmons Fwy). Call for schedule & prices. |
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DALLAS CHILDREN'S THEATER5938 Skillman (214-740-0051) |
Theater |
At the El Centro College Theater, 801 N. Main: Dec 5-21: Hans Brinker or The Silver Skates—adapted from Mary Mapes Dodge's book about courage, faith, and family loyalty. Dec 5-23: Not a Creature Was Stirring—a production by the Kathy Burks Theatre of Puppetry Arts about two mice celebrating the holiday season. Fri at 7:30, Sat at 1:30, Sun at 1:30 & 4:30. Gen adm $18, children $15. |
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DALLAS THEATER CENTERKalita Humphreys Theater, 3636 Turtle Creek Blvd (214-522-8499) |
Theater |
A Christmas Carol—the Charles Dickens classic featuring Scrooge, Tiny Tim, and the ghosts of Christmas. Nov 28-Dec 24: Call for schedule. $25-$40. |
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KITCHEN DOG THEATERMcKinney Avenue Contemporary, 3120 McKinney Ave (214-953-1055) |
Theater |
The Danube—the story of a conflicted American in Europe on the brink of World War II. Thru Dec 14: Thur-Sat at 8, Sun at 2. $15-$20. |
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QUAD C THEATRE2800 E. Spring Creek, Plano (972-881-5809) |
Theater |
The Compleat Works of Wllm Shkspr (abridged)—a 97-minute romp through all of the Bard's 37 plays. Dec 4-14: Thur & Fri at 8, Sat at 2:15 & 8, Sun at 2:15. Gen adm $8, senior citizens & students $6. |
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TRINITY RIVER ARTS CENTER2600 Stemmons Fwy (I-35) (972-490-4202) |
Theater |
The Frog Prince—adapted from the traditional fairy tale and produced by Theatre Britain, this British panto promises corny jokes and larger-than-life characters. Dec 5-21: Fri at 7:30, Sat at 2:30 & 7:30, Sun at 2:30. Gen adm $10, children 7-18 $6, 6 & under free. |
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GERALD PETERS GALLERY2913 Fairmount (214-969-9410) |
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Thru Jan 3: Kate Breakey: Stilleven. Dec 5-Jan 31: Frank X Tolbert III: New Drawings. Open Tue-Fri 10-6, Sat 10-5 & by appt. Free. |
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MCKINNEY AVENUE CONTEMPORARY3120 McKinney Ave (214-953-1212) |
Museums/Galleries |
Thru Dec 15: Ten Mexican Architects—curated by noted architect Miguel Adria, this is the first exhibition of contemporary Mexican architecture. Open Wed-Sat 11-10, Sun 1-5. Free. |
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NASHER SCULPTURE CENTER2001 Flora (214-242-5100) |
Museums/Galleries |
Devoted to modern and contemporary sculpture, the 55,000-square-foot building and one-and-a-half-acre sculpture garden, masterminded by Pritzker prize-winning architect Renzo Piano, is home to the private collection of Raymond and Patsy Nasher and includes more than 300 sculptures dating from the late-19th century to the present. Thru Feb: From Rodin to Calder: Masterworks of Modern Sculpture From the Nasher Collection. Open Tue, Wed & Fri-Sun 11-6; Thur 11-9. Gen adm $10, senior citizens $7, students $5, children 12 & under free. |
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PAN AMERICAN ART GALLERY3303 Lee Pkwy (214-522-3303) |
Museums/Galleries |
Dec 5-Jan 17: Icons, Myths and Prophets—a look at religious symbolism in art. Open Tue-Fri 10-6, Sat noon-6. Free. |
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DALLAS COWBOYSTexas Stadium, 2401 E. Airport, Irving (972-785-4800 or 214-253-6060) |
Sports |
NFL football. Dec 21 at noon: New York Giants. $36-$78. |
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DALLAS MAVERICKSAmerican Airlines Center, 2500 Victory Ave (214-747-6287) |
Sports |
NBA basketball. Dec 2: Washington Wizards. Dec 4 at 8:30: LA Lakers. Dec 6: Orlando Magic. Dec 15: Toronto Raptors. Dec 20: LA Clippers. Dec 27: Memphis Grizzlies. Dec 30: Milwaukee Bucks. At 7:30 unless otherwise noted. $10-$225. |
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DALLAS SIDEKICKSReunion Arena, 777 Sports (214-653-0200) |
Sports |
Dec 7: Kansas City Comets. Dec 12: Cleveland Force. Dec 13: San Diego Sockers. Dec 27: Baltimore Blast. At 7:05 (except Dec 7 at 6:05). $10-$30. |
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DALLAS STARSAmerican Airlines Center, 2500 Victory Ave (214-467-8277) |
Sports |
NHL hockey. Dec 12: Chicago Blackhawks. Dec 17: Vancouver Canucks. Dec 26: Nashville Predators. Dec 29: Philadelphia Flyers. Dec 31: Montreal Canadiens. At 7:30. $25-$310. |
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NCAA WOMEN'S VOLLEYBALL CHAMPIONSHIPReunion Arena, 777 Sports (214-800-3080) |
Sports |
Invasion of the Amazon Women. The best of the best compete for the national collegiate title. Dec 18 & 20. Call for schedule & prices. |
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COMEDY SOUL FESTIVALAmerican Airlines Center, 2500 Victory Ave (214-373-8000) |
Other Events |
The Isley Brothers and Earth, Wind and Fire team up with comedians Adele Givens, Earthquake, Rickey Smiley, and others. Dec 11 at 7:30. $27.50-$75. |
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DALLAS MUSIC FESTIVALVarious locations (214-432-4595) |
Other Events |
More than 400 acts perform on 20 stages around the Metroplex at this inaugural fest. Dec 4-7. Call for schedule & prices. |
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JAMES BAKERSMU campus, McFarlin Aud, McFarlin & Hillcrest (214-768-8283) |
Other Events |
The SMU-Willis M Tate Distinguished Lecture Series presents the former secretary of state. (See "James Baker Forever," page 150.) Dec 2 at 8. $40-$60 (sold out). |
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NEIMAN MARCUS ADOLPHUS CHILDREN’S PARADEParade starts at Austin & Commerce and ends at City Hall Plaza at Ervay & Akard (214-456-8383) |
Other Events |
Colorful floats, towering children's characters, and marching bands entertain the crowds during this year's 16th annual holiday procession. Dec 6: pre-parade activities (including caroling and face painting) at 9, parade at 10. Free (res bleacher seating available for $15). |
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DALLAS WORLD AQUARIUM1801 N. Griffin (214-720-2224) |
Points of Interest |
Stroll through the underwater glass tunnel and see sharks, stingrays, and fish from all over the world without getting wet. The aquarium also boasts a seven-story rain forest with manatees, crocodiles, tamarin and red howler monkeys, toucans, poison dart frogs, piranhas, an emerald tree boa, and more than 1,200 plants indigenous to Venezuela's Orinoco Basin. Open daily 10-5. Gen adm $10.95, senior citizens $8, children 3-12 $6, 2 & under free. |
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OLD CITY PARK1717 Gano (214-421-5141 or 214-428-5448) |
Points of Interest |
A mid-19th-century small village recreated on 13 acres of rolling meadow. Dec 12-14: Candlelight at Old City Park—a holiday celebration with horse-drawn carriages and other Victorian themes (Fri 6-10, Sat 5-10, Sun 2-9; call for prices). Park open Tue-Sat 10-4, Sun noon-4. Gen adm $7, senior citizens $5, children 3-12 $4, 2 & under free. |
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