Out & About

December 2013

Dec. 6

Light Up Lakewood

The Lakewood Business Association presents the 11th annual Light Up Lakewood. The event will be held from 6-9 p.m. The tree lighting is at 7 p.m. There also will be activities such as a petting zoo, face painting, an obstacle course and performances by the Woodrow Wilson Variations choir and the Woodrow Wilson band.

Lakewood Shopping Center parking lot, Gaston and Abrams, free or submit your own

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THROUGH DEC. 20

Toy drive

Ahead of the Curve Chiropractic is hosting a toy drive for the holidays. Give a toy donation worth at least $20-$40 and receive a free exam. Ahead of the Curve Chiropractic, 6060 N. Central Expressway, aheadofthecurvechiro.com, 214.420.2050, free

DEC. 4-7

Book sale

Skillman Southwestern Library

Friends is selling more than 4,000 gently used, donated books, CDs, movies, magazines, cards and more. On Dec. 4, the sale is from noon-7:45 p.m. On Dec. 5, 6, and 7, the sale is from 10 a.m.-5:45 p.m. Most items are 50 cents to $2. Everything is halfpriced on Saturday.

Skillman Southwestern Library Auditorium, 5707 Skillman, 214.670.6078 or e-mail SSLFriends@aol.com, no entry fee

DEC. 5

Music and dance

The Woodrow Wilson “Variations” Holiday Show starts at 7 p.m. Then the Dallas Black Dance Theater II and the Allegro Performing Ensemble of Dallas Black Dance Academy will perform a mixture of ballet, modern, jazz and ethnic works at 8 p.m. St. Matthew’s Episcopal Cathedral Great Hall, 5100 Ross Avenue, cathedralartsdallas.org, 214.887.6552, free

DEC. 13

Holiday concert

Don’t miss the eighth annual Local Honey Holiday Mix Concert at Lakewood Theater. Virtuoso and lead vocalist Kelly Brown brings her creative ringmaster talents to cross-pollinate a mix of Dallas’ finest musicians. The all-local band performs original holiday arrangements in a set that includes everything from big-band swing and bluegrass to alt-pop and rocked-up classical pieces.

Lakewood Theater, 1825 Abrams, 214.821.7469, tickets available at lakewoodtheater.com, $20

Dec. 14

Santa photos

Lakewood Northridge Estates

Community Association has spotted Santa Claus. Bring your camera and your kiddos (or any friends or family members who act like kids) from 1 to 3 p.m. for cookies, cocoa, candy and free photos with Santa.

Northridge Estates, 7248 Alexander, 214.827.2900, free

DEC. 13

Belmont Garage turns 50

Ray Lewis of Belmont Garage celebrates 50 years in business in Lakewood, and he hasn’t retired yet. Join the (large) Lewis family during the celebration, which starts at 11 a.m. and goes until the food runs out. They will grill as well as serve cake and cold drinks.

Belmont Garage, 6359 Belmont, belmontgarage.net, 214.823.3836, free

DEC. 14

Christmas bazaar

It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas. This year, Bishop Lynch Brigade drill team is ready to help you with your shopping list during the team’s fifth annual Christmas Bazaar from 9 a.m.-4 p.m. in the school’s atrium, hallway and cafeteria. There is everything from jewelry, makeup, scarves, home goods, baked goods, bags, children’s items, baskets, candles, quilts, crosses, greeting cards and much more.

Bishop Lynch High School, 9750 Ferguson, email bishoplynchbrigade@yahoo.com for more info, free

DEC 14

A Merry Little Christmas Show

Dallas crooner Ricki Derek and his full big-band orchestra, complete with strings, returns to the Lakewood Theater for the fifth year with A Merry Little Christmas Show. The show combines the old Christmas television specials from the ’60s and ’70s with the energy and excitement of a 21st century live show. There’s a family-friendly show at 4 p.m. and a martini show at 8:30 p.m. Lakewood Theater, 1825 Abrams, rickiderek.com/christmas, 214.821.7469, matinee prices $10 for kids and $20 for adults, evening prices $22.50-$32.50

DEC. 15

Cathedral music

St. Matthew’s Cathedral Arts hosts its Festival of Nine Lessons and Carols in the Cathedral starting at 5 p.m. The cathedral choir and selected readers unfold the Christmas narrative about the birth of Jesus Christ, with familiar choral settings and scriptural accounts according to a much-loved pattern dating from 1918. A reception with mince pies and wassail follows in the Justus Sundermann Gallery. St. Matthew’s Episcopal Cathedral, 5100 Ross Avenue, cathedralartsdallas.org, 214.887.6552, free

DEC. 17—19

Christmas at Fair Park

“Irving Berlin’s White Christmas” is the story of two showbiz buddies putting on a show in a picturesque Vermont inn and finding their perfect mates in the bargain. Full of dancing, romance, laughter and some of the greatest songs ever written, “Irving Berlin’s White Christmas” promises to be a merry and bright experience for the entire family.

Fair Park in the Music Hall, dallassummermusicals.org, 214.421.5678, $15-85

DEC. 27—JAN. 5

Children’s circus

Dallas Children’s Theater, in conjunction with Lone Star Circus, for the first time ever presents a Season Special circus extravaganza. An international galaxy of acrobats, aerialists, hand balancers, jugglers, clowns and dogs performs together to create a sensational and joyous circus spectacular.

Dallas Children’s Theater, 5938 Skillman, dct.org, 214.740.0051, $20-$46