Sammons Center for the Arts

The Nutcracker with Live Orchestra
2024-12-08 14:00, 2024-12-07 19:00, 2024-12-07 14:00, 2024-12-06 19:00 (America/New_York) | Moody Performance Hall, 2520 Flora St., Dallas, TX, 75201, United States
Experience the magic of Tchaikovsky’s timeless classic – The Nutcracker with Live Orchestra.
This enchanting ballet tells the story of Clara and her adventures with the Nutcracker Prince as they journey through the Land of Sweets. Featuring vibrant costumes, stunning choreography, and a professional cast of dancers, this production promises to captivate audiences of all ages.
With each note played by the symphony pit filling the theater, you will immerse yourself in the beauty and wonder of this holiday tradition brought to life by live music. Join us for a night filled with exquisite artistry and pure musical delight with Paul Mejia’s The Nutcracker with Live Orchestra.

Forever Plaid – Plaid Tidings
2024-12-08 14:00, 2024-12-07 19:30, 2024-12-07 14:00, 2024-12-06 19:30, 2024-12-01 14:00, 2024-11-30 19:30, 2024-11-30 14:00, 2024-11-29 19:30 | Lyric Stage Studio Space, 1170 Quaker Street, Dallas, TX, 75207, United States
Lyric Stage opens its 31st Season with this holiday classic by Stewart Ross! Presented at the Lyric Studios Space, with both general admission and reserved café tables. Share some holiday joy with your friends and family at Lyric Stage.
At first, Francis, Jinx, Smudge, and Sparky aren’t sure why they’ve returned to Earth for another posthumous performance, but a phone call from the heavenly Rosemary Clooney lets them know that they’re needed to put a little harmony into a discordant world. Sprinkled among the Christmas offerings are audience favorites, like their riotous three-minute-and-eleven-second version of The Ed Sullivan Show – this time, featuring the Rockettes, the Chipmunks, and The Vienna Boys Choir, as well as a Plaid Caribbean Christmas that puts the “Day-O” in Excelsis!
The production is rated G and is fun for the whole family!

Joy at Redbird
2024-12-07 14:00 | The Shops at Redbird, 3662 West Camp Wisdom Road, Dallas, TX, 75237, United States
The NTSO returns to the Shops at Redbird for this new holiday tradition in South Dallas on Saturday, December 7, at 2:00 p.m.
Program
A Christmas Festival Leroy Anderson
Chanukah Festival Overture Calvin Custer
Concert Suite from The Polar Express arr. Jerry Brubaker
Greensleeves Alfred Reed
How the Grinch Stole Christmas arr. Jerry Brubaker
Sleigh Ride Leroy Anderson
A Most Wonderful Christmas Robert A. Sheldon

Sip and Sing
2024-12-06 19:00 | Landon Winery – Cypress Waters, 3121 Olympus Boulevard #130, Coppell, TX, 75019, United States
Welcome to Sip and Sing!
Come join The HighArt Foundation for a fun evening of music and wine at Landon Winery – Cypress Waters, benefitting our scholarship and mentoring programs. Get ready to relax, sip on some delicious wine, on Fri Dec 06 2024 starting at 7:00 PM.
Whether you’re a seasoned singer or just looking to have a good time, this event is perfect for anyone who enjoys music and a great atmosphere. Also, press your luck at music bingo and a HAF Raffle for a chance to win some great prizes. Grab your friends and family and come make some memories with The HighArt Foundation!
Attire is “Party Chic” – Bring the holiday flair and flaunt your style in your own fashionable way.
Limited Capacity – Reserve your space early.

Joy at NorthPark
2024-12-06 19:00 | NorthPark Center Courtyard, 8687 N Central Expy, Dallas, TX, 75225, United States
The holiday tradition continues at NorthPark Center when the NTSO returns for this highly popular annual concert on Friday, December 6, 2024, at 7:00 p.m. in the main courtyard.
(Seating is limited; standing room on balconies and mall floor.)
Program
A Christmas Festival Leroy Anderson
Chanukah Festival Overture Calvin Custer
Concert Suite from The Polar Express arr. Jerry Brubaker
Greensleeves Alfred Reed
How the Grinch Stole Christmas arr. Jerry Brubaker
Sleigh Ride Leroy Anderson
A Most Wonderful Christmas Robert A. Sheldon

Wonder: TCC Holiday Tour (Lovers Lane UMC)
2024-12-05 19:30 | Lovers Lane United Methodist Church, 9200 Inwood Rd, Dallas, TX, 75220, United States
Ah, the holidays through the eyes of children — there’s truly nothing like it. As adults, we often find ourselves yearning to recapture that innocent magic. That’s why, for our annual traditional holiday concert series, we’re taking a journey back to the WONDER of childhood Christmases.
Remember the joy of waking up to a blanket of snow and the excitement of a day off school? Or curling up by the fire to watch the Peanuts gang and their little tree? Our concert will transport you back to those cherished memories and so much more.

Classical Open Mic Dallas
2024-12-03 20:00, 2024-11-26 20:00, 2024-11-19 20:00 | The Wine Therapist, 1909 Skillman St., Dallas, TX, 75206, United States
Now EVERY Tuesday at The Wine Therapist in Lakewood.
Classical Open Mic is a free and open weekly event, where professional and amateur classical musicians can play anything they desire related to classical music. From violin solos to opera arias to string quartets and horn concertos, musicians of all levels are welcomed to share their talents with the friendly and appreciative cafe audience.
A professional pianist is available to accompany you on opera arias, flute sonatas, cello concertos, you name it! They will sightread your piece, which means there are likely to be some mistakes, but it’s part of the fun of making music on the spot.
The Wine Therapist has wonderful high quality wine and beer selections. While they don’t serve food, you can order food to be delivered from any of the nearby restaurants or carry in.
How can I play?
Everybody who plays classical music is welcome to join. Click the sign up link on our website to grab your slot.
All skill levels are welcomed and encouraged. There are always professional musicians who perform, as well as amateurs and students. Musicians of all levels enjoy this unique opportunity to have fun making music in front of a welcoming, receptive audience. Our goal is to provide a fun atmosphere where all can share their talents and not be afraid to be harshly judged. Mistakes are pretty common and part of the open mic experience.

Into the Gamba-Verse
2024-12-02 19:30 | Gracepoint Media Studios, 1860 Crown Dr #1410, Dallas, TX, 75234, United States
Lumedia Musicworks Presents “Into the Gamba-Verse” — A Fusion of Baroque Music and Modern Dance at Gracepoint Media Studios, Dallas
Lumedia Musicworks announces the release of its newest short film, Into the Gamba-Verse, a mesmerizing blend of baroque music and contemporary dance, premiering at Gracepoint Media Studios in Dallas on December 2 at 7:30 p.m. This exclusive red carpet event redefines traditional classical music performances, setting early music against the backdrop of modern dance choreographed by Bruce Wood Dance Dallas’s Artistic Director, Joy Bollinger.
Inspired by Marin Marais’ dance-driven Chaconne en Rondeau, an 18th-century composition for bass viola da gamba and continuo, the film merges modern dance with the timeless resonance of early music. Bruce Wood Dance Dallas joins Lumedia Musicworks in this collaboration at Dallas’s first RX video wall studio, where the project was filmed in early 2024.
Alongside the premiere screening of Into the Gamba-Verse, Lumedia’s early music band will perform a live concert featuring selections by Marais, Forqueray, and d’Hervelois. Known for their “innovative approach” to classical music (Friends of WRR Classical Radio), Lumedia Musicworks continues to push the boundaries of the genre, presenting historical works with a contemporary twist.
This unique red carpet event invites patrons to dress in attire with “bling, sparkle, and stardust” to celebrate the film’s cosmic experiment. Tickets are $50 and include complimentary libations, bites, and an engaging Q&A session with the artists following the screening.
Tickets are available for purchase online and at the door.
Event Details
What: Premiere of Into the Gamba-Verse and live concert
When: December 2, 2024, 7:30 p.m.
Where: Gracepoint Media Studios, Dallas, TX
Tickets: $50, includes entry, refreshments, and artist Q&A
Dress Code: Bling, sparkle, and cosmic stardust
For media inquiries, contact: info@lumediamusicworks.com

Sunday Ecstatic Dance w. Cynesthesia
2024-11-29 16:00 | Owenwood Farm & Neighborhood Space, 1451 John West Rd, Dallas, TX, 75228, United States
Sunday Ecstatic Dance :: A weekly soulful gathering of intention in motion.
What is Ecstatic Dance?
Ecstatic dance is a free-form movement practice designed to ignite transformation. No choreography, no steps to follow. We invite you to discover the healing power of the body’s natural wisdom. We hold an intentional space that allows you to fully express yourself in a supportive community container.
SCHEDULE |
4p | Warm-Up
4:30p | Opening Circle + Intention Setting
4:45p | Ecstatic Dance Journey
6:00 | Sound Bath + Closing Circle
LOCATION |
Owenwood Farm + Neighborhood Space
1451 John West Rd, Dallas, TX 75228
ADMISSION |
Tickets Available Online + at the door
$30 :: Drop-In *Admission included in Membership and 5 Dance Passes Memberships for Purchase Here >>> dallasmovementcollective.com/membership
About the Dallas Movement Collective |
We are a vibrant and inclusive community organization that hosts ecstatic dance and movement practices that support learning through the innate wisdom of the body. We believe natural expression ignites the possibility for healing, individually and collectively.
Learn more at dallasmovementcollective.com
Agreements |
We hold a barefoot, sober, and consent based space to support the healing potential of the full freedom of expression.
Learn more about our agreements here, dallasmovementcollective.com/ecstatic-dance
Everything will be explained in Opening Circle!
Contact | info@dallasmovementcollective.com
Full dance schedule here | dallasmovementcollective.com/schedule
Exchange + Reciprocity |
Register in Advance. Save time by registering online prior to the event.
Everyone Makes a Contribution.
We value reciprocity. If you are unable to afford a ticket, but you want to attend, reach out to see about exchanging something at equal value as a form of energetic reciprocation. Volunteer opportunities are available at each dance in exchange for entry. These are limited and must be arranged in advance. Please reach out to info@dallasmovementcollective.com to inquire.
No refunds.
Much like any event where tickets are sold – we’re not able to offer a refund. However, you are welcome to sell or gift your ticket on our Facebook Community page here >>> facebook.com/groups/3105990169697290
“In order to live a well balanced life, we need community. We need to belong.” – Amber Ryan

YPO, DSE, and Sinfonietta
2024-11-24 14:30 | Moody Performance Hall, 2520 Flora St., Dallas, TX, 75201, United States
The Greater Dallas Youth Orchestra presents YPO, DSE, and Sinfonietta.
This performance is open to all and will be at Moody Performance Hall.
Tickets are $5-10.

Swing on a String
2024-11-23 18:00, 2024-11-16 18:00 | Sammons Center for the Arts, 3630 Harry Hines Blvd., Dallas, TX, 75219, United States
WORKSHOPS ARE BACK!!!
Weekly workshops run from 6-8pm in the main ballroom. Intermediate and Advanced Workshops have not yet resumed, but hopefully will return soon. Topics of these workshops and their instructors change from month to month. For more information, please click on a particular week’s event page.
Beginner 6-Count Basic (Newcomer) Lessons run from 8-9pm in the main ballroom. The content of this lesson is the same every single week, and we recommend attending several of these lessons to get the basics down before attending additional workshops, etc.
Open dancing runs from 9pm-11:30pm in the main ballroom. There is a short break in the music around 10:15pm for announcements, birthday dances, and the shim sham. instructors, and are subject to their discretion.
Pricing

Weekly workshops, Free for Members, $5 for Non-Members.
Beginner 6-Count Basic (Newcomer) Lessons, Free with admission to the dance.
Social Dance, $9 of Members, $12 for Non-Members.

LUNARIS
2024-11-23 15:00 | First Presbytarian Church of Dallas, 1835 Young St, Dallas, TX, 75201, United States
Our 2024-2025: 50th Anniversary Season – Concert 1 Program:
Augusta Read Thomas ✦ Dream Catcher (2008, rev. 2021)
Jocelyn Morlock ✦ Vespertine (2005)
Carlos Simon ✦ Sleep Well (2018)
Han Lash ✦ Stalk (2008)
Ellen Reid ✦ Red Brick Moon (2020)
Debussy ✦ Clair de lune from Suite Bergamasque (1905)
Jonathan Cziner ✦ Lunaris for Violin and Piano (2023-2024)
(world premiere — Voices of Change commission)
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✦ All Programs are subject to change.
✦ Performances will proceed without an intermission. However, there will be a short pause between works.
✦ Doors will open at 2:30PM.

For updated Parking info go to our website:
https://www.voicesofchange.org/events

Dreamweavers Disco | Sunday Ecstatic Dance w. SurprisinglySimple
2024-11-17 17:00 | Owenwood Farm & Neighborhood Space, 1451 John West Rd, Dallas, TX, 75228, United States
Welcome to the :: D R E A M WEAVERS D I S C O :: a full spectrum sonic journey paired artistically with a mesmerizing laser show to catalyze personal and community alignment.
**NOTE :: this dance will happen at 5P (1hr later than our normal time) to accommodate for the special lighting + effects included in this show.
❤️ A portion of proceeds for each event will go towards hurricane relief efforts.
Join us // in greeting special guest artists Anthony + Rachel Blum as they tour the US weaving the medicine of light + sound.
What is the Dreamweavers Disco?
The Dreamweavers Disco is a safe haven for you to express your most inspired existence. Tap into your heart space. Connect with your body. Explore the senses. Come dance and drop in.
About the Dream Blessings & Activations via Dreamweavers’ Disco:
At this event there will be an altar space for everyone to spend time with as they choose. It is a place for stillness, exploration, play, and dreaming.
“Our favorite piece on the altar is the dream box. This is present at every Dreamweavers’ Disco to collect each and every one of your dreams. At the altar you have the opportunity to write down your dreams, place them in the altar box, and allow us to carry them to the next city to be blessed by the next group of Dreamweavers. At the start of our Dreamweavers’ Disco, we will take a moment during the meditation to bless the dreams of those that dreamed and danced with us at the previous event in. Then, your dreams will be blessed at the next event.”
With this practice, together, we are weaving a collective web of dreams and blessings. We are all connected, we are all one. When one of our dreams becomes a reality, all of our dreams come true.
What is Ecstatic Dance?
We create a space that is inspiring and uplifting; without talking, alcohol or the nightclub scene. We encourage participants to utilize the Ecstatic Dance space as an invitation for their magical mysterious nature, soulful somatic movement, creative self-expression, and heart-centered connection to self, life and others. We hold a nonverbal, barefoot, alcohol-free container to keep the journey intentional and lucid. You can dance the night away and still wake up early to do awesome stuff in the world!
SCHEDULE |
5P | Warm-Up // Stretch – Breathe – Ground
5:30P | Opening Circle + Intention Setting
6P | DreamWeavers Disco Ecstatic Dance + Lighting Journey
7:30P | Sound Bath + Closing Circle
LOCATION |
OwenWood Farm + Neighbor Space
1451 John West Rd, Dallas, TX 75228
(Parking is plentiful!)
ADMISSION |
Tickets Available Online + at the door
$20 :: w. 5 Dance Pass
$30 :: Advance Drop-In
$40 :: Door Ticket
About the Artists:
SurprisinglySimple is a sacred bass music duo comprised of singer/songwriter Rachel Blum and Musician/Producer/Lighting designer Anthony Blum. With the mix of live vocals, electronic production and integrated stage lighting design, SurprisinglySimple provides an inspired container for personal internal growth and global external evolution. They use their music and live events as a catalyst for healing and spiritual development. Debut album “Become to Know” available on all streaming platforms. New album “Galactivation” coming soon.
CONTACT: info@dallasmovementcollective.com

Touch
2024-11-17 14:00, 2024-11-16 20:00, 2024-11-15 20:00 | Moody Performance Hall, 2520 Flora St., Dallas, TX, 75201, United States
Bruce Wood Dance Dallas presents Touch
Join Bruce Wood Dance Dallas as the company celebrates its 15th Anniversary Season of dance excellence with Touch — November 15+16 at 8:00 PM and November 17 at 2:00 PM at Moody Performance Hall. Experience Touch, featuring three captivating and emotionally powerful dance performances. As we celebrate this milestone year, the company performs the Dallas Premiere of Lieder Eines Fahrenden Gesellen (Songs of a Wayfarer)  by world-renowned choreographer and former artistic director of Nederlands Dans Theater, Jiří Kylián; the glorious Dvořák Serenade by legendary American choreographer Lar Lubovitch; and the return of Bruce Wood’s riveting audience favorite, RED.
Immerse yourself in romance in the Dallas premiere of Jiří Kylián’s Songs of a Wayfarer. Considered one of his most iconic works, Songs of a Wayfarer is set to a score by Gustav Mahler and features five duets that explore themes of love, tenderness, and the sorrows of separation. Kylian is an internationally acclaimed choreographer whose work has been performed by major dance companies around the world, including Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater, Nederlands Dans Theater, American Ballet Theatre, and Paris Opera Ballet. His numerous awards include the Chevalier de la Légion d’Honneur from the Académie des Beaux Arts, Paris; Sir Laurence Olivier Award, the Nijinsky Award from the Monaco Dance Forum, among others.
Dvořák Serenade by Lar Lubovitch, delivers joy, beauty, and his signature rich and layered choreography. Lar Lubovitch has been named “one of the ten best choreographers in the world” by The New York Times, which describes his work as “lushly romantic” and “shamelessly beautiful.” This masterpiece has been described as “one of Lubovitch’s big, sweeping ensemble works, the sort he does best” by The New York Times.
Experience the heart-pounding journey into human fortitude with Bruce Wood’s unforgettable RED. Premiering at Fort Worth’s Bass Hall in 2001, RED tops the list of Wood’s most esteemed and iconic works. Completed just days before September 11, 2001, viewers of its debut drew an immediate correlation between the themes presented in RED and the state of our nation in the days following those tragic events.
Touch guarantees a captivating performance that will lift your spirits and ignite your passion.
Join us for the post-performance Curtain Chat, where you can engage with the artists and share your insights on this riveting experience.
Approximate run time: 90 minutes, including two intermissions.

Taking Flight
2024-11-16 19:00 | South Dallas Cultural Center, 3400 S Fitzhugh Ave, Dallas, TX, 75216, United States
SDDF 2024: Taking Flight! is produced by Beckles Dancing Company, in partnership with South Dallas Cultural Center, the City of Dallas Office of Arts & Culture.
Friday, Nov 15 & Saturday, Nov 16
South Dallas Cultural Center 3600 Fitzhugh Ave. Dallas, TX 75210
Master Class Instructor: Christie Sullivan
With Guest Artist: Randall Anthony Smith And Rose Marie Sanders
$20 General Admission $10 Students, Seniors, DCNT Members and Star System Members.
Friday, November 15
Evening Performances – 7pm
Saturday, November 16
Open Master Class – 12:00 pm
Youth Dance Showcase – 3:00 pm
Roundtable Discussion – 5:00 pm
Evening Performances – 7:00 pm
The goal is to encourage collaborations between area artists and companies and to support each other’s growth and impact on the local community.
SDDF 2024 seeks to work alongside the larger community to develop the audiences and financial resources necessary to make Southern Dallas a nationally recognized community for the creation, preservation and presentation of dance works.
