December 21, 2016
WEDNESDAYFirst Day of Winter
Headliners
| 7:30 pm | Poet's Corner. Joyce Braddock will host an open-mike reading and readings by various guest poets. Barnes & Noble Booksellers. (Community - Club). 972-422-3372 |
The Arts
| 10:00 am- 5:00 pm | Joseph Csatari Exhibit. Works from this American realist artist and illustrator, who has had a long involvement with the Boy Scouts of America, are on d… National Scouting Museum. (Arts - Art Exhibit). 800-303-3047 |
| 10:00 am- 5:00 pm | Norman Rockwell And The Art of Scouting. Works from the iconic American artist, Norman Rockwell, who has long been associated with the Boy Scouts of America, are on disp… National Scouting Museum. (Arts - Art Exhibit). 800-303-3047 |
| 12:15 pm | Gallery Talks. DMA staff, artists, and local scholars join patrons to explore the Museum's collection and exhibitions during weekly lunchtime g… Dallas Museum of Art. (Arts - Art Exhibit). 214-922-1200 |
| 2:00 pm | The Book Of Mormon.  A hilarious Broadway musical about a pair of mismatched Mormon boys sent on a mission to a place that's about as far from Salt L… Winspear Opera House. (Performance - Musical). 214-880-0202 |
| 2:00 pm &7:00 pm | Texas Ballet Theater: The Nutcracker. A holiday tradition like no other. A ballet filled with toy soldiers, dancing snowflakes and one very special nutcracker. Bass Performance Hall. (Performance - Ballet). 817-212-4280 |
| 7:30 pm | The Book Of Mormon. A hilarious Broadway musical about a pair of mismatched Mormon boys sent on a mission to a place that's about as far from Salt L… Winspear Opera House. (Performance - Musical). 214-880-0202 |
Retail Events
| 12:00 pm- 8:00 pm | Texas Christkindl Market. A unique shopping experience for holiday gifts, decoration & traditional goods. Purchase traditional handcrafted gifts & collect… Globe Life Park. (Retail - Holiday Event / Shopping). 214-373-8000 |
For Children
| 9:00 am- 3:00 pm | Snowfari Winter Camp. Travel the globe without leaving Dallas! Campers will explore festivals celebrating animals from around the world through hands-… Dallas Zoo. (Kids - Children's Activities). 214-670-6826 |
| 10:00 am- 11:30 am | Hand In Hand. Hand In Hand is a program designed for adults to enjoy with their preschooler. Each week enjoy stories, music, activities and c… Dallas Museum of Natural History. (Kids - Children's Activities). 214-428-5555 |
| 10:00 am- 2:00 pm | Art Lab. Explore creativity and science with your child in the Art Lab, located inside the Children's Museum. Hands-on projects are guide… Perot Museum. (Kids - Children's Activities). 214-428-5555 |
| 11:30 am | Barnes & Noble South Arlington Story Time. Preschoolers ages 3 and 4 can come to Barnes & Noble every Wednesday and enjoy some of your favorite stories. Children must be a… Barnes & Noble South Arlington. (Kids - Children's Activities). 817-472-7559 |
| 11:30 am | Wednesday Morning Storytime. Children can enjoy a new story and related activities and crafts each week. Borders. (Kids - Children's Activities). 817-737-0444 |
Community
| 8:30 am- 8:45 am | Mini Meditation. Join each week day morning for a short meditation to set your intention for the day and gain peace and calm. The Crow Collection of Asian Art. (Community). 214-979-6430 |
| 9:00 am- 5:00 pm | Dinosaurs Live!. Encounter a 46-foot T-Rex and nine new life-size animatronic dinosaurs along the nature trails at the 11th annual Dinosaurs Live… Heard Natural Science Museum & Wildlife Sanctuary. (Educational - Science & Nature). 972-562-5566 |
| 6:45 pm- 10:00 pm | DFW Writers Workshop. For over 30 years, members have met to read and critique each others work. Members read for 15-minutes, followed by 5 minutes o… Ruth Millican Center. (Educational - Workshop). 817-685-1649 |
| 7:30 pm | Poet's Corner. Joyce Braddock will host an open-mike reading and readings by various guest poets. Barnes & Noble Booksellers. (Community - Club). 972-422-3372 |
Miscellaneous
| 7:00 am- 10:00 pm | Fly A Sim. Everyone gets the exciting opportunity to fly a real jet simulator! Flights offer full motion, sound and visuals. Gift Certific… Flight Safety Learning Center. (Miscellaneous). 972-242-5999 |
| 11:15 am- 1:15 pm | Public Skating Hours. Polar Ice House of Grapevine opens it's doors to the public for ice skating every day. Please call ahead to check as hours may b… Polar Ice House of Grapevine. (Miscellaneous). 972-874-1930 |
Dining Specials
| 5:00 pm- 7:00 pm | Steel Happy Hour. Sample featured draft beers, cocktails and glasses of sake and wine for $3 off. Also, a rotating menu of Asian share plates and… Steel Restaurant & Lounge. (Dining - Happy Hour). 214-219-9908 |
| 7:30 pm | Medieval Experience. A beautiful fish-filled moat beneath the drawbridge will lead you to the auditorium where you will dine and view a jousting matc… Medieval Times. (Dining - Dinner Show). 214-761-1800 |
Nightlife
| 4:00 pm- 7:00 pm | Live Music and Drink Specials. Come out to Arthur's where you'll enjoy $1 off Well, Call & Premium drinks & $4 house wine while listening to live music. Arthur's. (Nightlife - Happy Hours). 972-385-0800 |
| 7:00 pm | Cowboys DanceHall Dance Lessons. All skill levels are welcome. Instructors will teach a variety of dance styles, varying nightly. Check directly with venue to ve… Cowboys DanceHall. (Nightlife - Dance). 214-352-1796 |
| 9:00 pm- 2:00 am | Live Music. Live music and a new band showcase each Wednesday night. Ridglea Theater. (Nightlife - Live Music). 817-738-9500 |
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