out&about

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12.13.09

Run Th E Ro Ck

Some 20,000 athletes are expected to participate in this year’s Metro PCS Dallas White Rock Marathon, which benefits the Texas Scottish Rite Hospital. It’s the 38th year for the city’s biggest marathon, and runners from all over the world will participate. As of press time, 80 percent of the slots had been sold, and organizers expect the race to sell out. Even though the marathon and half marathon are for serious runners, anyone can participate. The Mayor’s 5k Fun Run and Walk costs $5 for one person or $10 for a family of four, and it’s free for DISD students. And there’s also a 1-mile walk. The race starts at Victory Plaza, circles White Rock Lake and runs through our neighborhood, so cheering is another way to get involved. Get more information at runtherock.com.

RACHEL STONE

12.02

TREE LIGHTING reindeer are $5.

FREE This year’s Casa Linda tree lighting ceremony, from 5-7 p.m., includes choirs from Bryan Adams High School and Reinhardt and Hexter elementary schools.

12.03-12.06 & 12.10-12-13 ALE XANDER

MANSION TOUR $5-$10 The Alexander Mansion at 4607 Ross is the last of the 19th century mansions that once lined this avenue. The Dallas Woman’s Forum annual tour of the address runs for two weekends, Thursday through Sunday, from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Tours being on the hour. 214.515.5172 or dallaswomansforum.org.

12.05 ART SHOW FREE “Art for the Masses,” a group show at the Dahlia Woods Gallery, includes new work from 11 artists. The opening reception is from 6-8:30 p.m., and the show runs through the end of January. 600 Cantegral, dahliawoodsgallery.com.