Christmas in Denton County 2019

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CHRISTMAS IN DENTON COUNTY The Ryan High School Strutters perform during last year’s Denton Holiday Lighting Festival.

The downtown event includes performances by community groups.

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Holiday dressing

Lighting festival brings Christmas spirit to downtown

By Lucinda Breeding Features Editor cbreeding@dentonrc.com

Ready for Christmas carols, hot, spiced drinks and lights for miles?

Be on the downtown Denton Square at 5:30 p.m. this Friday, Dec. 6, and get all three at the 2019 Denton Holiday Lighting Festival.

The annual holiday event gets the winter season started in high style. The celebration gets rolling with the annual singalong with the Denton Community Band (brush up on “Up on the Housetop,” “Silver Bells” and “Jingle Bells”).

Then Santa Claus will help a Denton child flip the switch to light the Nellie R. Stevens

DENTON HOLIDAY LIGHTING FESTIVAL What: Family-friendly start to the winter holidays, with entertainment, vendor booths and the lighting of the downtown Christmas tree.

When: 5:30 to 9:30 p.m. Friday, Dec. 6 Where: On and around the downtown Denton Square, 110 W. Hickory St. Details: Admission is free. Photos with Santa cost $7. Horse-drawn wagon rides cost $5 per person, free for ages 2 and younger.

Donate toys: The festival partners with First Baptist Church of Denton to collect new, packaged toys for Elves Shelves, a ministry that provides toys to needy children. Bring a toy to donate at the festival, or make a donation online at www. dentonholidaylighting.com/donate-a-virtual-toy.

VIP packages: A $150 VIP package for two adults (children get in for free) includes a reserved parking spot in the First State Bank Exchange at NCTC Denton garage; Santa Claus meet-and-greet and photos from 4 to 5:30 p.m.; catered food; two drink tickets for beer, wine or nonalcoholic beverages; arts and crafts for kids; the festival’s 2019 ornament and two festival T-shirts. To buy a VIP package, visit www. dentonholidaylighting.com/vip-package.

Holly Tree — the tree was newly planted in the summer of 2018, but has grown almost 3 feet this year. Then, the holidays are afoot in Denton.

The Square will be stocked with holiday-themed vendor and activity booths. Music will just keep pouring onto West Hickory and West Oak streets.

Local merchants will have their

Parking: Free parking will be available at St. Andrew Presbyterian Church, 300 W. Oak St.; Denton County Historical Park, 317 W. Mulberry St. Or park at MedPark Station on Medpark Drive off Colorado Boulevard, then get a free ride on the A-train to the Downtown Denton Transit Center by using the code “FOF Holiday Express.”

On the web: www.dentonholidaylighting.com SCHEDULE Festival Stage 5:30 to 6:20 p.m. — Denton Community Band Christmas Carol sing-along 6:30 to 6:50 p.m. — Ryan High School Jazz Band 7 to 7:20 p.m. — Guyer High School Jazz Band 7:30 to 7:50 p.m. — Scenes from The Nutcracker by Festival Ballet of North Central Texas Festival finale 8 to 9 p.m. — Denton Holiday Lighting Spectacular, a concert of big band-style Christmas tunes led by band leader David Pierce. On the Oak Street side of the Square.

Commissioners Courtroom inside the Courthouse on the Square 6:30 to 6:50 p.m. — Central Baptist Church Choir

doors wide open for holiday shoppers and browsers. Oh, and a lot of merchants will be serving spiced, hot cider for Wassail Weekend, a competition that seeks to crown the best seasonal version of the famous winter beverage (served sans alcohol so families can participate.)

This year’s festival has some new activities, too. A temporary ice skating rink will make its debut — all the time slots are filled, but organizers encourage attendees to check in to see if they can skate in the event that someone with a reserved time slot doesn’t attend. Photo and Instagram enthusiasts should look for a big snow globe, where they can walk inside and strike a pose (but the entire festival is Instagram-able, really.)

For those who can’t fathom Christmas without charity, the lighting includes Elves Shelves, a Christmas toy drive spearheaded by First Baptist Church of Denton. Attendees can deliver a new, unwrapped toy to the drive collection box on the Square, or donate virtually by visiting www.dentonholidaylighting. com/donate-a-virtual-toy.

The lighting is free, though some activities include a cost.

LUCINDA BREEDING can be reached at 940-566-6877 and via Twitter at @LBreedingDRC.

7 to 7:20 p.m. — St. Maximus the Confessor Orthodox Church Choir 7:30 to 7:50 p.m. — Mariachi Los Broncos Denton County Historical Park, 317 W. Mulberry St. 6 to 6:20 p.m. — Selwyn Singers 6:30 to 6:50 p.m. — Blanton Squire Choir 7 to 7:20 p.m. — Order of the Ocarina, Blanton Elementary School 7:30 to 7:50 p.m. — Cross Oaks Voices Choir Dancing in the streets 6 to 6:20 p.m. — Cross Oaks Spirit Squad 6:30 to 6:50 p.m. — Illuminate Creative Arts Studio Junior Company Dancers 7 to 7:20 p.m. — Ryan High School Strutters 7:30 to 7:50 p.m. — Odyssey Dance Collective Other features 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. — Children’s Nativity, youth choir and adult choir at St. Andrew Presbyterian Church, 300 W. Oak St. 4:30 to 8 p.m. — “Evening in Bethlehem” at First United Methodist Church of Denton, 201 S. Locust St. 5:30 to 9 p.m. — Living Nativity on the east lawn of the Courthouse on the Square

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The events room at the front of the Christal House at 722 W. Oak St. is decked out for the holidays in 2017. The historic home, originally owned by Jim Christal, is part of the circuit on the Denton Holiday Home Tour on Saturday.

Tour shows off history, architecture, decor Staff report

Two local historical home groups have teamed up to coordinate the annual Denton Holiday Home Tour.

Historic Denton Inc. and Historic Residential Neighborhoods of Denton coordinate the holiday tour to promote preservation of the city’s early homes and neighborhoods. The tour this year celebrates the coming John B. Denton College National Register District.

The yearly tour weaves its way through two of Denton’s historic neighborhoods north of the University of North Texas. Tourists not only get to see historical architecture and interior design, but they also get to see how residents of historical homes decorate for Christmas and other winter holidays.

Tour patrons will see architectural styles built between 1885 and 1924 on Egan, Parkway, Pearl and West Oak streets.

The tour will be from 1 to 5 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 7. Patrons can start the tour at any address and can tour the homes in any order they choose. Tickets cost $25 for adults and $5 for students.

For tickets, visit http://bit. ly/2OnOyPf. A quick look at homes on the tour:

The Christal House 722 W. Oak St.

Visitors will see the wraparound porch and interior designs of Margaret and Jim Christal, who built their home in 1906.

The Scripture House 819 W. Oak St.

Built in 1886 for Annie and Robert Scripture, merchants and grocers at the Scripture building on the Denton Square.

Remodeled in 1912 in the Mission Revival style by B.J. Davenport, a Denton banker.

The Scripture House was the first brick and tile roof home on West Oak Street.

The Criddle House 301 Normal St.

In 1910, professor E.D. Criddle took a teaching position at the North Texas State Normal School, now the University of North Texas.

The Criddle home was built in 1911.

Tom Lovell, builder of the Courthouse on the Square, contracted to build the home and renamed that part of Lovell Street to Normal Street because the neighborhood was developed for the professors who helped establish the school.

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Christmas cuppa

You get to be the judge during Wassail Weekend

lively taste. Apple cider flavored with citrus (oranges and lemons) and cinnamon makes for a slightly peppery finish, and on a cold day, wassail can bring on some coziness.

Wassail Weekend could be considered wassail-light?

Wassail Weekend is a longstanding family event, so don’t expect the wassail to be its traditional spiked self. In years past, some merchants have enhanced versions of their official wassail, with each cup warmed by brandy, bourbon or other spirits. But as you circle the Square, understand you’ll be getting a nonalcoholic cuppa.

By Lucinda Breeding Features Editor cbreeding@dentonrc.com

Downtown Denton merchants have measured their ingredients. They’ve whipped up steamy batches and sampled the goods in preparation for Wassail Weekend.

The annual contest to see which business serves up the tastiest hot spiced cider starts at the Denton Holiday Lighting Festival at 5:30 p.m. on Friday. The contest continues on Saturday.

Tasters take note: Some locations will only participate on one day of Wassail Weekend. If you’re serious about evaluating all the merchants’ wassail, make a note of the one-day-only contestants.

Make note of creativity

We’ve been surprised at just how different the Denton wassail taste from one storefront to the next. One business gave its wassail a shot of sweetness by dropping red hots — the cinnamon candies — to each serving. Others amp up the orange flavor in a recipe that uses apple cider as the foundation. Some older recipes bump up the richness with — wait for it — eggs (this version results in a nice frothy head).

What the wassail?

Wassail sounds like a term from Ye Olde English — because it is. Wassail is hot, spiced cider.

Traditionally, the drink has a

Denton Main Street Association, the coordinator of Wassail Weekend, has made it easy to vote for your favorite spiced cider.

You can vote on the Wassail Weekend website at www. dentonmainstreet.org/wassailweekend. The voting button will activate at 5:30 p.m. Friday, Dec. 6.

If you don’t care to vote on the event website, vote on Facebook and Instagram by posting a photo of your favorite wassail, and be sure to tag your favorite with its hashtag (see the list of wassail stops for the hashtag).

To find out what businesses are participating, get a list at the Wassail Weekend information table at the Denton Welcome Center, 111 W. Hickory St. Use our list here, but note that the list isn’t final and is subject to change until Wassail Weekend begins.

To be counted, votes have to be made by 4:30 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 7.

LUCINDA BREEDING can be reached at 940-5666877 and via Twitter at @ LBreedingDRC.

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WHERE TO WASSAIL Elm Street & Beyond Gnome Cones, 205 N. Elm St. Dix Coney Island, 123 N. Elm The Palm Tree Boutique, 119 N. Elm (Friday only) VaChelle’s on the Square, 121 N. Elm (Friday only) First People’s Jewelers, 117 N. Elm (Friday only) Cartwright’s Ranch House, 111 N. Elm (Fri. only) Sweetwater Grill & Tavern, 115 S. Elm Dusty’s Bar & Grill, 119 S. Elm Game Changers Sports & Arcade, 122 W. Mulberry St., Suite 100 Mulberry Street Cantina, 110 W. Mulberry Juice Lab, 508 S. Elm, Suite 104 (Saturday only) Hickory Street & Beyond The Green Botica, 221 W. Hickory St. Les Muses, 209 W. Hickory The Loophole, 119 W. Hickory (Friday only) LSA Burger Co., 113 W. Hickory (Friday only) Discover Denton Welcome Center, 111 W. Hickory Swash Labs, 107 W. Hickory (serving from Chestnut Tree) Norman Roscoe, 109 W. Hickory (Saturday only) StudioOne16, 116 N. Austin St. Queenie’s Steakhouse, 115 E. Hickory (Friday only) Mellow Mushroom, 217 E. Hickory Harvest House, 331 E. Hickory (Friday only) Applejacks Liquors, 345 E. Hickory (Friday only) Steve’s Wine Bar, 111 Industrial St. (Friday only)

Locust Street & Beyond Greenhouse Restaurant & Bar, 600 N. Locust St. Recycled Books, 200 N. Locust Andy’s Bar, 122 N. Locust (Friday only) La Di Da, 114 N. Locust Oak Street & Beyond St. Andrew Presbyterian Church, 300 W. Oak St. A Creative Art Studio, 227 W. Oak Salted Sanctuary, 221 W. Oak 940’s Kitchen & Cocktails, 219 W. Oak (Saturday only) Howling Mutt Brewing Co., 205 N. Cedar St. (Friday only) Jeff Gamble Photography, 215 N. Cedar St. Painting With a Twist, 208 W. Oak Captiva Salon and Spa, 204 W. Oak (Friday only) J.T. Clothiers, 200 W. Oak (Friday only) Dark Age Tattoo Studio, 124 W. Oak West Oak Coffee Bar, 114 W. Oak (Friday only) TB Winds, 112 W. Oak, Suite 200 (Saturday only) Denton Trading Co., 112 W. Oak Half-Pint Children’s Boutique, 108 W. Oak, Suite 102 Market on Oak, 108 W. Oak, Suite 101 Barley & Board, 100 W. Oak (Friday only) Massage on the Square, 108 E. Oak (Friday only) East Side Denton, 117 E. Oak Miss Angeline’s, 125 E. Oak The DIME Store, 118 E. McKinney St. Bearded Monk, 122 E. McKinney (Friday only) Denton County Brewing Co., 200 E. McKinney (Friday only) Oak Street Draft House, 308 E. Oak

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CHRISTMAS IN DENTON COUNTY

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Fundraiser brings cheer to state living center

By Stanton Brasher For the Denton Record-Chronicle

In the 40-year history of the Denton State Supported Living Center’s Christmas fundraiser, North Texans have demonstrated that they really care. In its 41st year, the facility, as well as local sponsors, hope to keep the momentum growing with their annual Christmas Is for Caring fundraiser hosted by WBAPAM (820).

The president of the Volunteer Services Council for Denton State Supported Living Center, Stephanie Kithas, has championed the cause for her entire 21year career with the center, and this particular fundraiser often helps raise year-round support for the community of individuals with special needs.

“For Christmas Is for Caring 2019, our primary goal is to be able to provide at least two gifts for each of the 470 residents,” Kithas said. “If that goal was met, we would then dare to hope

to raise funds for our recreation and enrichment program.”

The recreation and enrichment program covers the cost for other activities throughout the year including live DJ dance parties, birthday parties, lunches and dinners out in the community, music festivals, trips to the State Fair of Texas and Rangers games, to name a few.

Christmas Is for Caring, is a traditional telephone fundraiser. Charitable givers are asked to call into a phone bank at WBAP and pledge to buy gifts or offer monetary donations via credit or debit card to a group of volunteers while personalities at the radio station keep reminding listeners of the cause and the phone number. In fact, the original DJ for the very first fundraiser, Neil Sperry, is still involved.

“The first campaign, called ‘Christmas Is for Kids,’ was hosted by KRLD 1080 AM, with Neil Sperry as the leader,”

Kithas said. “I’m told that back then, wives of the Dallas Cowboys volunteered and handled the phone bank. KRLD continued to host the event for many years. As the residents grew older, the campaign remained substantially the same but its name was changed to Christmas Is for Caring, and remains the name today.”

The fundraiser and its benefits would not have ever been possible without the help of the local nonprofit, the Volunteer Services Council, which dedicates its time to raising funds and in-kind goods on behalf of the Denton State Supported Living Center in order to enhance the quality of life for the residents. This is not a job that Kithas takes lightly.

“The first time I experienced the direct results of the drive was when the residents received their gifts from Santa at their big Christmas party,” Kithas said. “They were so excited and

happy, and there were lots of residents having a blast dancing in a big crowd. After that first Christmas, it was a real treat throughout the year to be able to fund activities and enriching experiences for the residents. All made possible primarily by the funds raised in that one cold December week.”

According to Kithas, several other businesses and organizations have made it part of their holiday tradition to lend a hand as well, including North Texas Calloway’s Nursery locations, Texas Nursery and Landscape Association, Knights of Columbus Council No. 7641 in Bedford and Top Golf.

Residents at the Denton State Supported Living Center have put together wish lists for anyone who wants to donate.

Some of these items include body wash, electric razors, hula hoops and bedding. However, for those who want to help but might be to busy to buy specific

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Residents of the Denton State Supported Living Center created these ceramic Christmas trees at Impressions Handmade Ceramics on the Square in 2013. items, cash donations go a long way as well.

The Christmas Is for Caring fundraiser starts on Monday, Dec. 9, and runs through Dec. 13 at WBAP. Callers can call the phone bank at 214-525-2550 from 6 a.m. to 7 p.m. to pledge gifts and donations. For more information, visit the website at www.vscdenton.org.

For Kithas, serving the special needs people of her community comes with the reward of personal fulfillment.

“As an individual, it is an honor to participate in helping to bring Christmas to the residents of DSSLC, and hopefully also raise enough money to enrich their lives throughout the coming year.”

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Tuna does Christmas DCT favorites are back to tell tale of small-town holiday

Justin Harmon and Buster Maloney, shown in Denton Community Theatre’s 2013 production of “Greater Tuna,” are back to portray all the townspeople of Tuna, Texas, in “A Tuna Christmas.”

A TUNA CHRISTMAS What: Denton Community Theatre presents A Tuna Christmas by Jaston Williams, Joe Sears and Ed Howard When: 7:30 p.m. Friday and Saturday, Dec. 6-7 and Dec. 13-14; and 2 p.m.

Sunday, Dec. 8 and Dec. 15 Where: Campus Theatre, 214 W. Hickory St. Details: $25 for adults, $20 for seniors and $15 for students. For tickets, call 940-382-1915 or visit www.denton communitytheatre.com.

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Local actors Justin Harmon and Buster Maloney are back at it again.

The popular pair of actors return to the Denton stage to revive their staging of A Tuna Christmas.

The beloved play — and its companion plays Greater Tuna and Red, White and Tuna — is a 10-gallon hat-tip to the colorful characters found in rural Texas communities. Tuna, Texas, has aging cheerleader types, local activists and busy bodies and a troubled family looking for connection.

Harmon and Maloney have played the many denizens of Tuna on the local stage many times. Director Donna Trammell returns to steer the zany ship of fools along with Maloney.

The plot of A Tuna Christmas centers on the town’s annual Christmas yard display contest.

Stakes don’t seem too terribly

high, given that Vera Carp has taken the top prize 14 years in a row. But things get interesting when a mysterious “Christmas phantom,” known for vandalizing the yard displays, threatens to ruin the work of the overzealous competitors.

Favorite characters in the third-smallest city in Texas (where the population is “ignorant but happy”) make an appearance: Stanley Bumiller wants to end his probation and leave Tuna, Bertha Bumiller wants to keep her family together at Christ-

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mas time, and Joe Bob Lipsey struggles to stage a decent production of A Christmas Carol.

Harmon and Maloney play more than 20 residents of the town — male

and female. With the magic of quick costume changes and on-the-spot character voices, the acting duo takes the residents from the ridiculous to charming. When things heat up, the

disc jockeys at the Tuna radio station (complete with call letters OKKK) narrate the action and leaven the madness with humor and occasional reason.

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CHRISTMAS IN DENTON COUNTY

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HOLIDAY & CHRISTMAS EVENTS

HOW TO HELP

WEDNESDAY, DEC. 4

5:30 to 8 p.m. — Fifth annual VASTFest at the Patterson-Appleton Arts Center, 400 E. Hickory St. Shop for holiday gifts made by local artists at the Visual Arts Society of Texas’ annual event. With soup, wine and hot cider. www.vastarts.org.

7 p.m. — Santa Story Time at South Branch Library, 3228 Teasley Lane.

Seven-yearold Addyson Rutledge gives Santa a hug while having her photo taken with him Nov. 23 at Golden Triangle Mall.

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11 a.m. — Santa Story Time at South Branch Library, 3228 Teasley Lane.

FRIDAY, DEC. 6

5:30 to 9:30 p.m. — Denton Holiday Lighting Festival on the downtown Square, 110 W. Hickory St. The annual event begins with the Denton Community Band and a Christmas carol sing-along, followed by performances, booths, a live nativity and the Denton Holiday Lighting Spectacular concert. Wassail Weekend begins at the lighting.

Admission is free. www.denton holidaylighting.com.

5:30 to 8 p.m. — Evening in Bethlehem at First United Methodist Church, 201 S. Locust St. Event highlights the religious basis of the holiday. With a petting zoo, a live nativity scene, crafts, mission projects, a model train and live music. Boy Scout Troop 65 will make free hot dogs for the evening, until supplies run out. Free.

5 to 9 p.m. — Point for Charity bake sale and auction to benefit the Denton State Supported Living Center, at Midway Point, 14831 Midway Road, Suite 101 in Addison.

Includes live and silent auction, raffle auction and wheel of fortune, For more information, call 972-8390500 or 214-724-1398.

6 p.m., 7 p.m. and 8 p.m. — Streets of Bethlehem at First Baptist Church of Sanger, 708 S. Fifth St. Enter the gates of Bethlehem to experience the night Christ was born. Limit of 300 people per performance. Event is outdoors. No backpacks or pets (other than service animals). Free. Visit www.fbcsanger. com/streets-of-bethlehem.

7 to 9 p.m. — Christmas Roundup at Rancho De La Roca, 2459 W. Blackjack Road in Aubrey. Christmas carols around the campfire with Santa, sweets at the chuck wagon, and hot cocoa, apple cider and cobbler. Take a hayride to Bethlehem and see the Christmas story come to life under Christmas lights. Live nativity by First Rock Fellowship. Last hayride leaves at 8:30 p.m. $10 adults, $5 for ages 3-10. Photos with Santa cost $5. Pay at the gate. Call 940-365-7625 or visit www.peaceoftherock.org.

7:30 p.m. — Denton Community Theatre presents A Tuna Christmas at the Campus Theatre, 214 W. Hickory St. The classic Texas comedy

by Jaston Williams, Joe Sears and Ed Howard observes the holiday ups and downs in Tuna, Texas. $25 adults, $20 for seniors, $15 for children. For tickets, visit www.dentoncommunitytheatre.com or call 940-382-1915.

8 p.m. — All Star Xmas Concert by the McKinney Philharmonic Orchestra (formerly Odysseus Chamber Orchestra) at McKinney Performing Arts Center, 111 N. Tennessee St. in McKinney. The Maylee Thomas Band returns to perform with the orchestra.

With vocalist Candace Mahogany, Kereel on Celtic fiddle, Ben Katzen on cello, the William Foley Piano Trio and Tatiana Mayfield. $17-$22. www. mckinneyphilharmonic.org.

9 p.m. — A Brave Combo Christmas! at Andy’s Bar, 122 N. Locust St. $10. Ages 18 & up. Visit http:// bit.ly/2M1MPOn. 9 p.m. — Her Sins Burlesque & Cabaret presents “Holiday at Hogwarts” at Dan’s Silverleaf, 103 Industrial St. Harry Potter-inspired burlesque, comedy, drag, singing and more. $10. Visit danssilverleaf.com.

SATURDAY, DEC. 7

10 a.m., 2 p.m. and 5 p.m. — DCTedu presents A Seussified Christmas Carol by Peter Bloedel at the Denton Community Theatre Black Box inside Golden Triangle Mall, 2215 S. I-35E. Denton Community Theatre’s youth company stages an adaptation of the Charles Dickens classic. $10. For reservations, visit http://bit.ly/332SXLw. 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. — Miriam Studio Ceramics and Katherine Boulet Jewelry holiday art sale at Miriam Studios, 1512 Panhandle St. 1 to 5 p.m. — Historic Denton’s Holiday Home Tour in the John B. Denton College National Register district. See exterior and interior holiday decorations at 819 W. Oak St., 301 Normal St., 1015 Egan St., 505 Parkway, 606 Pearl St. and 722 W. Oak St. Tour also includes music, watercolors of early Denton homes by Dorothy Bertine, and admission to a Feb. 15 preview of Fairhaven Retirement Home. $25 for adults, $5 for students and children.

For tickets, visit http://bit.ly/2OnOyPf. 6 p.m., 7 p.m. and 8 p.m. — Streets of Bethlehem at First Baptist Church of Sanger, 708 S. Fifth St. Enter the gates of Bethlehem to experience the night Christ was born. Limit of 300 people per performance. Event is outdoors. No backpacks or pets (other than service animals). Free. Visit www.fbcsanger. com/streets-of-bethlehem.

7 to 9 p.m. — Christmas Roundup at Rancho De La Roca, 2459 W. Blackjack Road in Aubrey. Christmas carols around the campfire with Santa, sweets at the chuck wagon, and hot cocoa, apple cider and cobbler.

Take a hayride to Bethlehem and see the Christmas story come to life under Christmas lights. Live nativity by First Rock Fellowship. Last hayride leaves at 8:30 p.m. $10 adults, $5 for ages 3-10. Photos with Santa cost $5. Pay at the gate. Call 940-365-7625 or visit www.peaceoftherock.org.

7:30 p.m. — Denton Community Theatre presents A Tuna Christmas at the Campus Theatre, 214 W. Hickory St. The classic Texas comedy by Jaston Williams, Joe Sears

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and Ed Howard observes the holiday ups and downs in Tuna, Texas. $25 adults, $20 for seniors, $15 for children. For tickets, visit www. dentoncommunitytheatre.com or call 940-382-1915.

8 a.m., 10 a.m. and noon — Denton County Friends of the Family’s Holiday Express train ride starting at the Downtown Denton Transit Center, 604 E. Hickory St. Travel to a multicultural celebration in Lewisville, then head to Winter Square at the Patterson-Appleton Arts Center, 400 E. Hickory St. Brunch from Cartwright’s Ranch House will be waiting, along with games, activities and photos with Santa. $35. Register for a drawing for a trip for four to Disney World by making a minimum donation of $10 at the ticket page, http://bit.ly/2Kl7X0E. 10 a.m. to noon — Santa’s Snapshots at Martin Luther King Jr. Recreation Center, 1300 Wilson St. Kids get a photo with Santa, then have pancakes and a turn in the bounce houses. Coffee will be served for adults. $5 per adult.

SUNDAY, DEC. 8

9:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. — Craft fair at St. John Paul II University Parish, 909 McCormick St. Local residents and university students will sell holiday gifts, including Polish crafts, jewelry, photography, crochet, prints and paintings, baked goods and more. Free admission and free children’s coloring area.

Noon to 4 p.m. — Miriam Studio Ceramics and Katherine Boulet Jewelry holiday art sale at Miriam Studios, 1512 Panhandle St. 2 p.m. — Denton Community Theatre presents A Tuna Christmas at the Campus Theatre, 214 W. Hickory St. The classic Texas comedy by Jaston Williams, Joe Sears and Ed Howard observes the holiday ups and downs in Tuna, Texas. $25 adults, $20 for seniors, $15 for children. For tickets, visit www. dentoncommunitytheatre.com or call 940-382-1915.

6 p.m. — Supper with Santa in Santa’s Adventure Land at Golden Triangle Mall, 2215 S. I-35E. Supper is pizza from Italia Express at this Kids Club event. To join the Kids Club, sign up at Guest Services.

Membership is free and open to kids ages 3-12.

6 p.m., 7 p.m. and 8 p.m. — Streets of Bethlehem at First Baptist Church of Sanger, 708 S. Fifth St. Enter the gates of Bethlehem to experience the night Christ was born. Limit of 300 people per performance. Event is outdoors. No backpacks or pets (other than service animals). Free. Visit www.fbcsanger. com/streets-of-bethlehem.

TUESDAY, DEC. 10

5 to 8 p.m. — Juice Lab’s Vegan Holiday Dinner at 508 S. Elm St. Holiday meal includes live music. $30 per person, $50 per couple at the door.

5:30 to 8 p.m. — Artists Enclave of Denton County’s “Holiday Rave’n” at Denton County Brewing Co., 200 E. McKinney St. Features music by Texas Sky and holiday shopping with art vendors. Free admission. A portion of gift purchases will benefit Orant Charities.

Visit artistsenclavedenton.com.

WEDNESDAY, DEC. 11

11 a.m. — Santa Story Time at Emily Fowler Central Library, 502 Oakland St. 6:30 p.m. — It’s Reindeer Time: Holiday Movie & Craft at North Branch Library, 3020 N. Locust St. See the Rankin & Bass claymation classic Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer followed by reindeer games, fun and crafts for the whole family.

THURSDAY, DEC. 12

8 p.m. — Little Jack Melody & His Young Turks Christmas show at Dan’s Silverleaf, 103 Industrial St. $15; or $12 in advance. Visit danssilverleaf.com.

FRIDAY, DEC. 13

11 a.m. — Santa Story Time at North Branch Library, 3020 N. Locust St. 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. — Secret Santa at Golden Triangle Mall, 2215 S. I-35. Santa’s elves surprise random shoppers with store gift cards through Christmas Eve. 7:30 p.m. — Denton Community Theatre presents A Tuna Christmas at the Campus Theatre, 214 W. Hickory St. $25 adults, $20 for seniors, $15 for children. For tickets, visit www. dentoncommunitytheatre.com or call 940-382-1915.

SATURDAY, DEC. 14

10 a.m., 2 p.m. and 5 p.m. — DCTedu presents A Seussified Christmas Carol by Peter Bloedel at the Denton Community Theatre Black Box inside Golden Triangle Mall, 2215 S. I-35E. Denton Community Theatre’s youth company stages an adaptation of the Charles Dickens classic. $10. For reservations, visit http://bit.ly/332SXLw. 2:30 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. — Festi-

val Ballet of North Central Texas presents The Nutcracker at Margo Jones Performance Hall, 1100 Oakland St. on the TWU campus. $20-$40; group rates available. Visit http://bit.ly/2QAh0z0.

7:30 p.m. — Denton Community Theatre presents A Tuna Christmas at the Campus Theatre, 214 W. Hickory St. The classic Texas comedy

by Jaston Williams, Joe Sears and Ed Howard observes the holiday ups and downs in Tuna, Texas. $25 adults, $20 for seniors, $15 for children. Visit www.dentoncommunity theatre.com or call 940-382-1915.

Salvation Army Angel Tree — Donate toys and clothes for a needy child by selecting a card from the Angel Tree at Golden Triangle Mall. Select a name from the tree through Tuesday, Dec. 8.

Salvation Army of Denton winter clothing drive — The nonprofit asks for donations of gently used or new coats, jackets, hats, gloves and other cold weather gear for clients.

Bring donations to the shelter at 1508 E. McKinney St. during office hours, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday through Friday.

Salvation Army Red Kettle Drive — Drop your spare change into a red kettle, or register to ring a bell in the red kettle campaign at RegisterToRing.com Red Kettle locations in Denton

include: ●● Walmart: 1515 S. Loop 288; 3930 Teasley Lane; and 2750 W. University Drive ●● Hobby Lobby: 2217 S. Loop 288 ●● Kroger: 1592 S. Loop 288; 500 W. University Drive; and 5021 Teasley Lane ●● Sam’s Club: 2850 W. University Drive Our Daily Bread winter clothing collection — The local nonprofit accepts coats, hats, blankets, gloves, socks, lined boots and work boots. Deliver donations between 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Monday through Friday to the soup kitchen at St. Andrew Presbyterian Church, 300 W. Oak St. For a complete list of donation needs, visit www. ourdailybreaddenton.org.

We are thankful for our members and supporters.

Have a safe and happy holiday season.

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10:50 a.m. — First Christian Church presents its Christmas Cantata, Appalachian Winter, with the Sanctuary Choir, directed by Mark Graham, at 1203 N. Fulton St. Call 940-566-4990.

Noon — Miracle on Industrial Street: Holiday Swingin’ Brunch at Dan’s Silverleaf, 103 Industrial St. Enjoy brunch by chef Pam Chittenden with swinging holiday music by the David J. Pierce Holiday Orchestra. $20 in advance, $25 at the door. Visit danssilverleaf.com.

2 p.m. — Denton Community Theatre presents A Tuna Christmas at the Campus Theatre, 214 W. Hickory St. The classic Texas comedy by Jaston Williams, Joe Sears and Ed Howard observes the holiday

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‘The Nutcracker’ enchants young at heart each season

By Stanton Brasher For the Denton Record-Chronicle

The Nutcracker, one of the longest-running Christmas traditions in Denton, is back for its 32nd year. The ballet, based on E.T.A. Hoffman’s famous story, follows a young girl named Clara who receives a nutcracker as a gift from her uncle. She is then whisked away to a magical land full of candy, unforgettable characters and Christmas adventure.

The Denton production is staged by the Festival Ballet of North Central Texas, featuring young North Texas dancers as well as a few professional performers from halfway around the world. The principal dancers from last year’s production return for the second year with the Festival Ballet. Nikola Hadjitanev and Marta Petkova will make their way here all the way from Bulgaria.

This territory is not new for artistic director Eldar Valiev, who has made a successful career around dancing, directing and producing The Nutcracker in Russia, Iceland and the United States. He’s been a part of the Festival Ballet for eight years after moving here with his late wife, Lilia Valieva.

“I graduated from the most prestigious academy in the world, called the Vaganova Ballet Academy,” Eldar Valiev said.

“I’d been dancing for about nine years and then I moved back to St. Petersburg, where I graduated, and then we went on tour for about three years. After we

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Dancers with the Festival Ballet of North Central Texas present scenes from “The Nutcracker” during the Denton Holiday Lighting Festival in 2012. returned, we were invited to Iceland, where we performed for about four years before coming to the United States.”

The choreography of Hugh Nini, a mentor to Valiev and the former artistic director of the company, has also been a huge part of Valiev’s tenure as artistic director of the Festival Ballet.

Valiev remembers his experiences as a touring performer in The Nutcracker fondly because he was with his wife, who died five years ago.

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for two years and still teaching and hiding that she was sick,” Valiev said. “Now, I just have to keep going just like we arranged before we came here.”

Ivy Adams, 17, who performs in the role of the Rose Queen, has danced with the Festival Ballet for 12 years. She’s a student at Guyer High School, and even though she’s still young, she definitely has more experience than the average student ballerina, which is something she takes seriously.

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Aside from student dancers, Valiev found other performers from the Dallas-Fort Worth area who could bring an extra sense of professionalism to the show.

Katina Johns, could double for a high school student. She’s actually a 24-year-old dancer from Plano who has 22 years of experience.

This is Johns’ second year to

Bulgarian dancers Marta Petkova and Nikola Hadjitanev return to perform in the Festival Ballet of North Central Texas production of “The Nutcracker” on Dec. 14-15. perform with the Festival Ballet.

This year she is dancing in the role of the Arabian Princess. The Nutcracker is her favorite ballet.

“I like the second act a lot because of all the different variations,” Johns said. “It’s very interesting to watch all the characters and all of their personalities on stage. It’s really magical.”

Kevin Butler, 25, is also a guest performer. In his role as the Sultan, he shares several moments with Johns onstage.

Performing in The Nutcracker reaches beyond personal fulfillment for Butler. He says he loves to do the show because of how it consistently inspires younger

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“A lot of dancers that I know, their first, initial inspiration was seeing The Nutcracker, and that’s how they knew they wanted to dance,” Butler said. “So, me being in a production that some kid sees and potentially inspires them to want to be a dancer is really cool.”

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‘Emma’ celebrates season with tap, jazz, ballet and more Staff report

Isabella Kissinger performs as Emma, who discovers the gift of dance, in “A Gift for Emma.�

In Denton, The Nutcracker isn’t the only holiday dance tradition.

The Denton City Contemporary Ballet, a company that has grown out of Denton Dance Conservatory, performs its annual holiday fantasia in dance, A Gift for Emma.

Creator Lisa Racina-​ Torre was inspired in part by the classic holiday ballet, and the original Denton tradition pays homage to The Nutcracker.

But Racina-Torre was just as inspired by her students when she created the dance 21 years ago.

She uses ballet, tap, jazz, modern and hip-hop to tell the story of a street urchin named Emma who steals into a dance studio for warmth. Young Emma falls asleep under the studio’s Christmas tree, and in her dreams meant to delight.

In the last 20 years, Racitakes a journey under the sea, across a frozen tundra and na-Torre has coached Denton through scenes and scenarios Dance Conservatory students to

“A Gift for Emma,� a holiday fantasia in dance, will be presented Dec. 21-22 at Margo Jones Performance Hall on the TWU campus.

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start as dew drops and then to grow into other roles. Over the years, the dancers have worked together to pass on a dance legacy, with older, more experienced dancers coaching younger dancers to move into more difficult roles. The dancers in the company are 11 and older.

Guest artists return to the show this year. Chris Koehl, a former Denton Dance Conservatory who appeared as a finalist on the Fox television series So You Think You Can Dance, will per-

A GIFT FOR EMMA What: Denton City Contemporary Ballet presents a holiday fantasia in dance for the whole family.

When: 7:30 p.m. Dec. 21 and 2 p.m. Dec. 22.

Where: Margo Jones Performance Hall, 1100 Oakland St. on the TWU campus. The hall is located on the first floor of the Music Building.

Details: Tickets cost $20-$30, $35 at the door. For tickets, visit www. tututix.com/client/dentoncitycontemporaryballet.

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King. Lea Zalocki, of the Dallas NeoClassical Ballet, returns to dance the role of Poseidon’s Sea Maiden and the Snow Queen.

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From Page 6C A girl has fun with her reflection in the window on Denton County Friends of the Family’s Holiday Express in 2018.

Events ups and downs in Tuna, Texas. $25 adults, $20 for seniors, $15 for children. For tickets, visit www. dentoncommunitytheatre.com or call 940-382-1915.

2:30 p.m. — The Festival Ballet of North Central Texas presents The Nutcracker at Margo Jones Performance Hall, 1100 Oakland St. on the TWU campus. $20-$40; group rates available. Visit http:// bit.ly/2QAh0z0.

4 p.m. — Denton Bach Society presents “A German Baroque Advent” at First Presbyterian Church, 1114 W. University Drive. With soloists, chorus, and orchestra with music by J.S. Bach. www.dentonbach.com.

TUESDAY, DEC. 17

4 p.m. — Gingerbread Story Time at North Branch Library, 3020 N. Locust St.

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SATURDAY, DEC. 21

TOP: The table is set for the holidays in the Polly Diebel home, a previous stop on the annual holiday home tour.

11 a.m. to noon — Jingle and Jolly’s Christmas show at the Aubrey Area Library, 226 Countryside Drive.

Jingle the Elf (Brett Roberts) and Jolly the Snowman tell children about Santa’s workshop and sing a carol or two. Free.

2 to 7 p.m. — Dan’s Winter Market at Dan’s Silverleaf, 103 Industrial St. Local and independent artists and designers sell handmade treasures, including wood and leather

BOTTOM: A Christmas tree adorns the entryway in the Diebel home.

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7:30 p.m. — Denton City Contemporary Ballet presents A Gift for Emma at Margo Jones Performance Hall, 1100 Oakland St. on the TWU campus. The holiday fantasia in dance tells the story of a street urchin who embarks on a Christmastime journey to make a discovery in motion. $20-$30. For tickets, visit http://bit.ly/2Fl79cj.

SUNDAY, DEC. 22

2 p.m. — Denton City Contemporary Ballet presents A Gift for Emma at Margo Jones Performance Hall, 1100 Oakland St. on the TWU campus. The holiday fantasia in dance tells the story of a street urchin who embarks on a Christmastime journey to make a discovery in motion. $20-$30. For tickets, visit http://bit.ly/2Fl79cj.

FRIDAY, DEC. 27

9 p.m. to 1 a.m. — Santa’s Little Helper Dance Party for Dogs of Denton at Rubber Gloves Rehearsal Studios, 411 E. Sycamore St., benefiting the Denton Animal Support Foundation. With DJ Yeahdef, Ronnie Heart, and Alan Palomo and Jason Faries of Neon Indian. Includes a pet tricks showcase, best dressed pup competition and pup Polaroid booth. $10.

6 to 8 p.m. — Celebrate Kwanzaa with the advisory board of Martin Luther King Jr. Recreation Center at the center, 1300 Wilson St. Call 940-230-8443.

TUESDAY, DEC. 31

11 a.m. — Noon Year’s Eve at South Branch Lirary, 3228 Teasley Lane. Ring in the New Year with with games, art projects, balloons and refreshments for all ages.

Tour The Storrie House 1015 Egan St.

Robert Storrie, owner of Travelstead Auto, built this home as a wedding gift for his wife, Kathleen Bates. This Colonial Revival is a one-story gable-roofed residence. It features an arched-roofed central partial-width entry porch, supported by tall tapered box columns on brick piers. Tourists will also notice narrow wood siding, a single-entry door with sidelights, replacement sash windows, an exterior brick chimney and rear garage.

The Rice House 505 Parkway St.

William Rice married his sweetheart in Denton after his return from World War I. The couple built the home in 1925 and welcomed a daughter two years later. The Craftsman house is a one-story gable-roofed residence with a front-gabled, offset porch supported by tapered box columns on brick piers, sin-

gle-entry door. Visitors will view paired wood-framed sash windows, exposed rafter tails, eave brackets and rear garage.

The Roop House 606 Pearl St.

Maud Eliza Paxton Roop built this home for herself and daughter, Virginia, in 1916 fol-

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This is a one-story, front-gable Craftsman residence with a fullwidth inset screened-in porch.

The porch is supported by wood posts, and there is a single-entry door, narrow wood siding, eave brackets, exposed rafter tails and a small three-pane attic window.

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