Art installation at NorthPark Center
Dec. 2-24
Sights and Sounds of the Season
All month long, local performers take the stage at NorthPark Center, including the Booker T. Washington jazz ensemble, the Dallas Ballet Company and the Temple Emanu-El Choir, just to name a few. Go online for a full schedule.
NorthPark Center, 8687 N. Central, 214.363.7441, northparkcenter.com, free
Through Dec. 6
‘Oil on Canvas’
Preston Hollow resident David Dike hosts an exhibit of modern folk paintings from artist Jon Flaming. The collection depicts the hard, hands-on work of the oil and gas boom in Texas.
David Dike Fine Art, 2613 Fairmount, 214.720.4044, daviddike.com, free
Through Jan. 13
All Creatures Great and Small: Christmas at the White House 2002
In 2002, Laura Bush selected the joy and comfort pets have brought presidents and their families during their time in the White House as the theme for her holiday decor. Museum archivists and curators are re-creating the 2002 White House holiday displays, incorporating White House decorations, behind-the-scenes photos and video, and other material.
George W. Bush Presidential Center, 2943 SMU Boulevard, 214.200.4300, bushcenter.org, $10-$16
Dec. 3-7
‘Look Homeward, Angel’
In this coming-of-age play, set in Altamont, N.C., Eugene Gant’s mother runs a Dixieland boarding house. Based on the autobiographical novel by Thomas Wolfe, this play won the Pulitzer Prize for drama in 1958. Performances begin at 2 p.m. and 8 p.m.
Greer Garson Theatre in Owen Arts Center, 6101 Bishop at SMU, 214.768.2787, $13 for adults, $10 for seniors, $7 for students, faculty and staff
Dec. 6 & 14
Fresh wreaths and greenery
North Haven Gardens hosts a workshop on how to creatively work with fresh greenery to make your own living wreath, from 3-4:30 p.m. Each attendee receives a blank 18-inch noble wreath as well as juniper, pine and magnolia for decorating. Wire is provided, but participants should bring their own snips or pruners as well as gloves. Advance registration is required.
North Haven Gardens, 7700 Northaven, 214.363.5316 nhg.com, $49.99
Dec. 7, 14 & 21
Santa Days
The Plaza at Preston Center presents its annual Santa Days, featuring photos with Santa and his live reindeer, free with a donation to the North Texas Food Bank.
8311 Preston Center Plaza, 469.232.0000, theplazaatprestoncenter.com
Dec. 7
‘Lo, How a Rose E’er Blooming’
Children’s choirs join the handbell choir and Lux Mundi ensemble to perform seasonal favorites. Festivities begin at 3 p.m. Ornament decoration, refreshments and a Christmas tree raffle follow the concert.
St. Rita Catholic Community Church, 12521 Inwood, 972.934.8388, stritaparish.net, free
Frontiers of Flight Museum
Dec. 14
Santa Sunday
Santa arrives at the Frontiers of Flight Museum by helicopter to let his reindeer rest up before Christmas Eve. Celebrate his arrival with cookies, treats and activities including building paper helicopters, from 2-5 p.m.
Frontiers of Flight Museum, 6911 Lemmon, 214.350.3600, flightmuseum.com, $5-$8, children under 3 free
Dec. 16
‘Bob Humbug’
Like the Grinches and Scrooges before him, tree-dwelling Bob Humbug has no love for happy holidays. From 10:30-11:30 a.m., join master storyteller Rolanda Brigham to discover what happens when four friendly city-born children come crashing into his solitary life determined to become his friends. Craft to follow.
Preston Royal Library, 5626 Royal, 214.670.7128, dallaslibrary2.org, free
Menorah lighting
Dec. 17
Menorah lighting
Rabbi Dubrawsky from the Chabad of Dallas will celebrate Chanukah with the lighting of the menorah in the Festival of Lights at 6:30 p.m. Complimentary refreshments to follow.
NorthPark Center, 8687 N. Central, 214.363.7441, northparkcenter.com, free
