Out & About

December 2012

Dec. 9

Dallas Marathon

Formerly the Dallas White Rock Marathon, the MetroPCS Dallas Marathon and Half Marathon begins this year on Main. The full run makes its way through Uptown, across Lakewood, around the east side of the lake and back toward the Dallas Convention Center. Not a runner? Consider volunteering or providing much-needed sideline cheering.

MetroPCS Dallas Marathon, 972.498.1136, dallasmarathon.com, $125-$275 registration, $25 mayor’s race 5k

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NOV. 27-DEC. 1

Books and more sale

This Skillman Southwestern Library Friends fundraiser offers more than 3,000 gently used books, CDs, movies,greeting cards, magazines and more. Most items cost between 50 cents and $2.The sale opens at 3:30-6:30 p.m. Tuesday for Friends only (you can join at the door) and continues noon-7:45 p.m. Wednesday and 10 a.m.5:45 p.m. Thursday, Friday and Saturday. Any items left on Saturday will be halfprice. Proceeds benefit the library.

Skillman Southwestern Library, 5707 Skillman, 214.670.6078, sslfriends@aol.com, free entry

NOV. 28-DEC. 15

‘A Holiday Memory’

This One Thirty Productions performance is based on Truman Capote’s short stories about his childhood in Depression-era Alabama. All performances start at 1:30 p.m. Bath House Cultural Center, 521 E. Lawther, 214.670.8749, dallasculture.org/ bathhouseculturecenter, $10-$14

NOV. 28

Casa Linda tree lighting

The 5-7 p.m. festivities include several school choir performances, merchant specials and $5 pictures with Santa Claus. This year, the 30-foot tree will be lit with energy-efficient LED lights. The event takes place in the east quadrant along the esplanade.

Casa Linda Plaza, 1152 N. Buckner, free

NOV. 30

Light Up Lakewood

The 10th annual event features a brand new tree, a petting zoo, a bounce house, performances and pictures with Santa Claus from 6-9 p.m. Neighborhood school choirs perform, and neighborhood band Restoration Blues wraps up the night.

Lakewood Shopping Center, 6401 Gaston, free

Through Dec. 23

‘Nutcracker’ puppets

This twist on “The Nutcracker” will tell the classic holiday story through puppetry in an intimate studio theater setting. The Kathy Burks Theatre of Puppetry Arts is helping stage what the Dallas Children’s Theater guarantees will be a sell-out performance.

Dallas Children’s Theater, 5938 Skillman, 214.740.0051, dct.org, $14-$40

THROUGH DEC. 22

‘Jingle Bells, Batman Smells!’

The Dallas Children’s Theater brings back first-grader Junie B. Jones. Join the “merry mayhem” with Junie and her friends during the holiday season in this production based on Barbara Park’s beloved books.

Dallas Children’s Theater, 5938 Skillman, 214.978.0110, dct.org, $14-$40

THROUGH DEC. 31

Chihuly and Arboretum holiday

Due to its popularity, the Chihuly glass exhibit was extended through the end of the month. Chihuly Nights will run through Dec. 30. The Arboretum will also host George Dvorsky and the Harrington family’s collections of nativity scenes, compiled over decades, which feature sets from around the world. This month, visitors can also see the DeGolyer Mansion decorated in 1940s-era holiday cheer.

Dallas Arboretum, 8525 Garland, 214.515.6500, dallasarboretum.org,

$9-$20

DEC. 1

Scholarship fundraiser

In honor of a student killed a week before starting his senior year at Woodrow Wilson High School, the Gustavo Ipiña Memorial Scholarship (GIMS) hosts a winter party from 7-10 p.m. to raise scholarship funds for graduating Wildcats. The event features wine, beer, wood-fired pizza and a silent auction. Admission covers heavy hors d’oeuvres and a complimentary drink.

The Wine Therapist, 1810 Skillman, 214.821.9463, thewinetherapist.com, $20

Mariposa Imports

Come in now to see our best collection of Christmas creations from South of the Border ever! 2813 N. Henderson Ave. 214.826.0069 lamariposaimports.com

Eclectic Galleries

Unique gifts and decor from 200 artisan studios. Glass, jewelry, pottery, turned wood, and more! All handmade in the U.S.A. Like us on Facebook. 6725 Snider Plaza 469.759.6501 eclecticgalleries.com

Dc Boutique

Come visit us for your last minute Christmas gift at D.C. Boutique! 9219 Garland Rd. Tues-Friday 11am to 6pm, Saturday 11am to 5pm dcboutique.com

Painting With A Twist

Express your inner artist! Instructors lead attendees in creating paintings with a featured piece of art, bring nothing more than your imagination, wine or beverage. Perfect for Private Parties as well. 5202 Lovers Ln. 214.350.9911 paintingwithatwist.com

Yoga Mart

Meditation pillows are available in a large variety of prints. Jewelry, ceramics and many more gift ideas. And yoga supplies as well. 6039 Oram (at Skillman) 214.534.4469 yogamartusa.com

Beaucoup

Come by Beaucoup for fabulous fashions, unique jewelry, and charming home decor! 2815 Henderson Ave. Dallas 214.823.7906 635 W. Campbell Rd. Richardson 972.235.7906 facebook.com/beaucouphome