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Things to Do | Dec. 1-6
Dec. 1-6
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* Due to technical difficulties, the Things to Do e-newsletter was not published Wednesday, Nov. 30. An updated, condensed version is now available Friday, Dec. 1.
“It’s a Wonderful Life: A Live Radio Play”
This play is about the life of George Bailey. He is a generous and well-meaning man who has become too tired to continue living.
Time: 8 p.m. (Friday & Saturday), 7:30 p.m. (Thursday), 2 p.m. (Sunday)
Runs Dec. 1-17
Location: Richardson Theatre Centre, 518 W. Arapaho Rd.
Admission: $20-$22 (Friday & Saturday), $18-$20 (Thursday & Sunday)
Additional details: Purchase Tickets to It’s A Wonderful Life: A Live Radio Play
“Stops Along the Way”
Musicians Steven and Michelle are at opposite ends of the country and are trying to make it home to be together for the holidays as “snowmageddon” descends.
Time: 8 p.m. (Friday & Saturday), 3 p.m. (Sunday)
Runs through Dec. 17
Location: The Core Theatre, 518 W. Arapaho Rd.
Admission: $25 adults, $20 seniors, $15 students
Additional details: The Core Theatre
Dec. 1
“First Friday” Reception
Common Thread Collective members Michelle Noah, Lana Housewright and Leslie Montena return to the Forrest and Virginia Green Mezzanine Gallery to present “People, Places & Things.” Enjoy a free reception with the artists.
Time: 6-8 p.m. (Reception, Dec. 1)
10 a.m.-6 p.m. (Exhibit is open Monday-Saturday and during all public events)
Runs through Dec. 31
Location: Forrest and Virginia Green Mezzanine Gallery, Eisemann Center
Admission: Free
Additional details: Visual Art & Exhibitions | Eisemann Center
Vocal Majority Christmas Show
Join Vocal Majority for a harmony-filled adventure with the Mitchell family as they entertain family and friends.
Time: 7:30 p.m. (Friday)
Location: Hill Performance Hall, Eisemann Center
Admission: $22-$72
Additional details: Event Details | Vocal Majority Christmas Show
Musica Nova: An Evening in Paris
Students from the University’s Advanced Orchestra and Chamber Music Ensemble perform with UT Dallas faculty and other professional musicians under the direction of composer-conductor Robert Xavier-Rodriguez.
Time: 7:30 p.m. (Friday)
Location: UT Dallas University Theatre, 800 W. Campbell Rd.
Admission: Free
Additional details: Musica Nova: An Evening in Paris
Dec. 2
Annual Christmas Parade
Attend the 51st annual City of Richardson Christmas Parade. This year’s theme is “The Parade of Misfit Toys.” Bands, floats, decorated vehicles and Santa and Mrs. Claus will delight onlookers during the parade.
Friends of the Parade VIP Packages are also on sale. Friends of the Parade receive a parking pass, complimentary refreshments, reserved seating and donation to Network in their name.
Time: 9 a.m. (Saturday)
Location: Parade begins at Richardson High School, 1250 W. Belt Line Rd.
Admission: Free
Additional details: Richardson’s 51st Annual Christmas Parade
Santa’s Village Parade Awards Presentation
Head on over to Prancer’s Stage at Santa’s Village for the Parade Awards. Trophies will be given to the to top entries at the City of Richardson’s 51st Annual Christmas Parade.
Time: 4 p.m. (Saturday)
Location: Prancer’s Stage at Santa’s Village
Huffhines Park, 1500 Apollo Rd.
Admission: Free
Additional details: Richardson’s 51st Annual Christmas Parade
Santa’s Village Opening
Kick off the holiday season with a performance from the Richardson Community Band as it opens Santa’s Village. There will be a flurry of tunes to delight audiences of all ages.
Time: 5 p.m. (Saturday)
Location: Huffhines Park, 1500 Apollo Rd.
Admission: Free
Additional details: Richardson Community Band
Santa’s Village
Enjoy the magic of the holidays at Santa’s Village. Visit a variety of themed dwellings throughout the park, each with a holiday craft, including photos with Santa and Mrs. Claus.
Time: 6-9 p.m. (Friday), 5-9 p.m. (Saturday & Sunday)
Runs Dec. 2-17
Location: Huffhines Park, 1500 Apollo Rd.
Admission: Free
Additional details: www.cor.net/SantasVillage
“The Polar Express” Movie Party
Enjoy this interactive holiday adventure that the whole family will love. There will be kid-friendly props like Santa hats, sleigh bells, fun activity sheets to take home and more.
Time: 11:35 a.m. (Saturday)
Location: Alamo Dratfhouse, 100 S. Central Expy.
Admission: $15.16
Additional details: The Polar Express Movie Party
“The Nutcracker” with Tuzer Ballet Company
The Tuzer Ballet Company will perform excerpts from the classic holiday ballet “The Nutcracker.”
Time: 3:30-4 p.m. (First performance), 4:30-5 p.m. (Second performance)
Location: Council Chamber, Temporary City Hall
2360 Campbell Creek Blvd., Suite 525
Admission: Free
Additional details: Event Calendar
“The Nutcracker” - Royale Ballet Dance Academy
See the Royale Ballet Dance Academy's performance of “The Nutcracker” with special guest artists, Besty McBride (American Ballet Theatre) and Steven Loch (Miami City Ballet), as the Sugar Plum Fairy and Cavalier.
Time: 2 p.m. (Saturday & Sunday), 7 p.m. (Saturday & Sunday)
Runs Dec. 2-3
Location: Bank of America Theatre, Eisemann Center
Admission: $35-$38
Additional details: Events Calendar | Eisemann Center
Holiday Classics Concert
Join the Richardson Symphony Orchestra to celebrate the most wonderful time of the year with timeless carols and a jubilant collaboration with “5 Second Rule.”
Time: 7:30 p.m.
Location: Hill Performance Hall, Eisemann Center
Admission: $22-$80
Additional details: Event Details | RSO--Holiday Classics Concert
Chunky Knit Snowman Workshop
In this workshop, attendees will be guided step-by-step through techniques to make a chunky knit snowman. Needles or knitting experience are not required. Membership to the Senior Center is not required.
Time: 9 a.m. (Saturday)
Location: Richardson Senior Center, 820 W. Arapaho Rd.
Admission: $35
Additional details: Call 972-744-7800 for more information
Dewey Knit
Knitters of all ages and abilities are invited to join for an informal gathering of enthusiasts.
Time: 2-4 p.m. (Saturday)
Location: Library Conference Room, Richardson Public Library
2360 Campbell Creek Blvd., Suite 500
Admission: Free
Additional details: Dewey Knit
Dec. 3
CityLine LIGHTS
This holiday season you can see more than half a million holiday lights that brighten CityLine. There is also an 18-foot Christmas tree for you to capture the perfect photo with family, friends and pets.
Time: All day (runs through Jan. 5)
Location: CityLine Plaza, 1150 State St.
Admission: Free
Additional details: CityLine LIGHTS
Vocal Majority Christmas Show
Join Vocal Majority for a harmony-filled adventure with the Mitchell family as they entertain family and friends.
Time: 2 p.m.& 7:30 p.m. (Sunday)
Location: Hill Performance Hall, Eisemann Center
Admission: $22-$72
Additional details: Events Calendar | Eisemann Center
Dec. 4
Keyboard Conversations®
This program will feature sumptuous melodies and exhilarating virtuosity.
Time: 7:30 p.m. (Monday)
Location: Bank of America Theatre, Eisemann Center
Admission: $42-$50
Additional details: Event Details | Keyboard Conversations
Fine Motor Monday
Kids ages 3-5 can have fun participating in fine motor activities to prepare for preschool and kindergarten.
Time: 10-11 a.m. (Monday)
Location: Youth Services Storytime Room, Richardson Public Library
2360 Campbell Creek Blvd., Suite 500
Admission: Free, registration required
Call 972-744-4358 or visit the Youth Services Help Desk to register
Additional details: Fine Motor Monday
UT Dallas Brass Ensemble Recital
Enjoy an hour of exciting brass music. Works will include Holcombe’s Toccata and Fanfare, Elgar’s Nimrod, music by Glenn Miller, Robin Hood and more.
Time: 5:30-6:30 p.m. (Monday)
Location: Jonsson Performance Hall, 800 W. Campbell Rd.
Admission: Free
Additional details: Brass Ensemble Recital
Dec. 5
“Elf” Movie Party
Spread the cheer at this interactive holiday spectacular. There will be games, props and singing loud for all to hear.
Time: 6:30 p.m. (Tuesday)
Location: Alamo Drafthouse, 100 S. Central Expy.
Admission: $15.16
Additional details: Elf Movie Party
Comet Harp Studio Recital
Enjoy some fun harp music from UTD harp students.
Time: 5 p.m. (Tuesday)
Location: Large Ensemble Room, 800 W. Campbell Rd.
Admission: Free
Additional details: Comet Harp Studio Recital
Dec. 6
Richardson Senior Center Holiday Concert
The Richardson Community Band will perform a variety of holiday favorites, plus a few new seasonal pieces with a twist to entertain and add reflection during this time of year. This concert is open to all ages.
Time: 7 p.m. (doors open), 7:30 p.m. (concert begins)
(Wednesday)
Location: Richardson Senior Center, 820 W. Arapaho Rd.
Admission: Free
Additional details: Richardson Community Band
Letter From Santa
Kids of all ages can get a personalized letter from Santa Claus. The letter is addressed specifically to the individual child and sent on very special stationary. You can get a form from the front desk at Huffhines Recreation Center. Letters will start being mailed the last week of November.
Time: Registration ends Dec. 6
Location: Pick up your registration form and return to Huffhines Recreation Center
200 N. Plano Rd.
Admission: $5 per letter
Additional details: Activity detail | City of Richardson Parks and Recreation
Activity #36573
Jazz Ensemble
Enjoy an evening jazz performance.
Time: 7:30-9 p.m. (Wednesday)
Location: Jonsson Performance Hall, 800 W. Campbell Rd.
Admission: Free
Additional details: Jazz Ensemble
Christmas Cookie Decorating
In this beginner class, Kayla Jimenez from Tasteful Cookie Co. Will teach you step by step how to create six adorable Christmas cookies. Participants will learn fundamental techniques, such as basic piping and flooding, wet on wet designs, how to add textures, and hand lettering. All supplies will be provided.
Time: 9 a.m. (Dec. 9)
Location: Richardson Senior Center, 820 W. Arapaho Rd.
Admission: $39 plus $10 supply fee that is paid directly to the instructor the day of the class
Must register by Monday, Dec. 4
Additional details: Call 972-744-7800 to register and for more information
Breakfast with Santa
Kids ages 2-10 can create a new holiday memory by having breakfast with Santa Claus and make a craft. Must register by Dec. 13.
Time: 9:30-11:30 a.m. (Dec. 16)
Location: Huffhines Recreation Center, 200 N. Plano Rd.
Admission: $10
Additional details: Activity detail | City of Richardson Parks and Recreation
Activity #37997