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Holiday Benefit Concert in Carrollton

Holiday Concert Horn

The Carrollton Wind Symphony will present a Holiday Benefit Concert. Admission is two cans or packages of nonperishable food or a cash donation of $5 per adult; students are FREE. All proceeds will benefit the Metrocrest Social Services food pantry. Come, make the season merry for yourself while helping others in need! The Carrollton Wind Symphony is an advanced performing group, directed by Artistic Director Jim McDaniel and Associate Director Jim Moen. The ensemble currently performs some of the most challenging music written for concert … [Read more...]

Frostys Holiday Adventure at Flower Mound Library

The Flower Mound Public Library will host Storytime Theater, a regional theater group, which will perform “Frosty’s Holiday Adventure” at 3 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 17 at the library. All ages are welcome and registration is not required for this free event. Seating is limited and it is recommended to be at the library prior to 2:25 p.m. It’s Christmas Eve and Santa has already left with the sleigh full of toys. But, wait…Eddy, the Teddy Bear has been forgotten and little Sally will be so disappointed! Frosty’s job is to get Eddy … [Read more...]

Nuncrackers A Nunsense Christmas Musical

The Greater Lewisville Community Theatre proudly presents the delightfully entertaining holiday favorite, Nuncrackers, the Nunsense Christmas Musical, running December 2-18. Performances are Fridays and Saturdays at 8 p.m. and Sundays at 3 p.m. Due to the popularity of this show, an additional performance has been scheduled for Thursday, December 15 at 8 p.m. Dan Goggin’s beloved sisters are at it again in this hilarious holiday offering from the Nunsense series. This time, Reverend Mother Regina is back with her own cable access channel … [Read more...]

Christmas Belles in 
The Colony

Christmas Belles

It's Christmas-time in the small town of Fayro, Texas, and the Futrelle Sisters—Frankie, Twink and Honey Raye—are not exactly in a festive mood. A cranky Frankie is weeks overdue with her second set of twins. Twink, recently jilted and bitter about it, is in jail for inadvertently burning down half the town. And hot-flash-suffering Honey Raye is desperately trying to keep the Tabernacle of the Lamb's Christmas Program from spiraling into chaos. But things are not looking too promising: Miss Geneva, the ousted director of the previous … [Read more...]

Best Christmas Pageant Ever in Coppell

Best Christmas Pageant Ever

It’s the most popular Christmas show we’ve ever done, so it’s back to liven the holidays! In this hilarious tale, a couple struggling to put on a church Christmas pageant is faced with casting the Herdman kids – probably the most inventively awful kids in history. You won’t believe the mayhem – and the fun – when the Herdmans collide with the Christmas story head on! Family-friendly and one of the best Christmas stories ever. And certainly one of the funniest. December 2 - 18, 2011 Fridays and Saturdays at 8:00 pm Sundays … [Read more...]

Marcus High School Hosts Madrigal Dinner

Madrigal Dinner

Come join us for a re-creation of Renaissance Feastes held in great halls throughout England. The 5th annual Madrigal Feaste will be held on December 9th and 10th at 7:00 PM in the Marcus High School Cafeteria. The festivities include pre-show entertainment, a light-hearted skit, dinner and a concert of choral music. Tickets are $25 each. Doors open at 6:30 PM. Be sure to get your order in early, as this event will sell out quickly. The announcement and order form are available to download below. Friday & Saturday, December 9 & 10, … [Read more...]

Oliver at Actors Conservatory Theatre in Lewisville

Oliver

Nothing works on the stage like a well-crafted tale, and OLIVER! is just such a show. Based on the Dickens novel, it engages audiences with its pathos and drama, while delighting everyone with its outstanding musical numbers. Food, Glorious Food, I'd Do Anything, Where is Love?, Consider Yourself, As Long As He Needs Me, Who Will Buy and Reviewing the Situation are musical theatre classics. Dickens' characters are brought to life-perhaps larger than life-with all their facets glowing in this production. December 9-18 7pm Fridays and … [Read more...]

Winnie the Pooh On Stage at FMHS

Winnie the Pooh Christmas at FMHS

A special and enchanting musical featuring Winnie the Pooh and friends will usher-in the holiday season as the Flower Mound High School Dramatic Paws present A Winnie the Pooh Christmas Tail December 8 and 9 at the FMHS Jack and Donna Clark Auditorium (3411 Peters Colony Road, Flower Mound). Curtain time is 7:00 each night. Thursday/Friday, December 8/9 at 7:00pm PLUS Showtime with Santa on Saturday, December 10 Flower Mound High School3411 Peters Colony Rd, Flower Mound, TX, USAhttp://www.fmhstheatre.com469-713-5192Tickets for A Winnie … [Read more...]

Claus The Musical at Studio B in Highland Village

Claus

Studio B Performing Arts Center, an award-winning non-profit community theater, will present an original adaptation, Claus: The Christmas Musical running weekends December 2-11, Fridays & Saturdays at 7:30 and Sundays at 2:30. Studio B Performing Arts2400 Fm 407, Highland Village, TX 75077, USAhttp://www.studiobtheater.info972-966-2787studiobtheater@aol.comThe first act follows the little baby left on the stoop of a home of elves as he grows into the beloved Santa Claus. The second act is years later when Santa is too tired to deliver … [Read more...]

The Arts

The Arts

Below is a list of LOCAL venues.  For the most current information on family-friendly performances for everyone listed, sign up to receive our free weekly newsletter.  Coppell High School Theatre 185 W. Parkway Blvd. Coppell, TX 75019 (214) 496-6100 Flower Mound Chamber Orchestra All performances at Trietsch United Methodist Churchunless otherwise noted. (940) 383-4384 Flower Mound High School Theatre 3411 Peters Colony Flower Mound, Texas 75022 (469) 713-5192 Flower Mound Performing Arts … [Read more...]