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SUMMARY:Oak Cliff Cultural District's Ruta de Altares
DESCRIPTION:BOUNDLESS BY MEMORY: OAK CLIFF CULTURAL DISTRICT ANNOUNCES  ‘RU
 TA DE ALTARES’  A Free\, Self-Guided Walking Tour Proving That Memory is
   Not Relegated to One Location \n RUTA UNLOCKS OCTOBER 29\, 2026.  RUNS O
 CTOBER 30 THROUGH NOVEMBER 1\, \nThe Oak Cliff Cultural District (OCCD) in
 vites the community to experience the annual Ruta de Altares\, a free\, se
 lf-guided Día de Los Muertos tour spanning the historic Jefferson and Bish
 op Boulevard corridors. The experience officially unlocks on Thursday\, Oc
 tober 29\, 2026\, and runs through Sunday\, November 1\, 2026\, culminatin
 g in a festive Family Block Party at CocoAndré.  \nSpanning two iconic cor
 ridors\, this four-day event places the heart and soul of Oak Cliff front
  and center. Seamlessly blending the spirit of a traditional art walk with
  deep-rooted community storytelling\, Ruta de Altares features beautiful c
 ommunity ofrendas (altars)\, local artists\, neighborhood history\, and ex
 clusive specials at neighborhood businesses along the way.  \n“Ruta de Alt
 ares is more than a tour\; it is an immersion into everything that makes t
 his community whole\,” says Carina Arellano\, founder of Ruta de Altares a
 nd the newest member of the OCCD executive committee. “We are using the po
 werful Día de Los Muertos weekend to unite our community around such a tim
 e-honored tradition where we remember our lost loved ones. Memory is a pow
 erful thing. This year\, an extended route is offered for those entities w
 ho want to take part because\, as we say\, memory is not limited to one lo
 cation. Plus\, we want to share the love and include those who might be lo
 cated a little bit outside of our official district.” Visitors are invited
  to take the tour\, discover hidden gems\, and reconnect with the vibrant
  legacy of the Oak Cliff neighborhood.  \nEvent Registration & Community I
 mpact While the walk is entirely self-guided\, visitors can scan a dedicat
 ed QR code to gain full access to the interactive map and designated stops
  along the route. The QR code will be active starting October 29 and can b
 e found online or displayed at participating retailers and businesses alon
 g Jefferson and Bishop Boulevards.  \nLocal businesses\, organizations\, a
 nd community champions are also invited to select a sponsorship level or m
 ake a general donation to support ongoing cultural programming. The offici
 al deadline to secure an event sponsorship is Monday\, October 26\, 2026.
  Proceeds directly help the Oak Cliff Cultural District support local crea
 tives\, coordinate route stops\, and connect visitors with neighborhood re
 staurants\, shops\, theaters\, galleries\, murals\, and historic venues.
   \nFor more information or to view the sponsorship packet\, please visit
  www.oakcliffculturaldistrict.org or contact Carina Arellano directly at 2
 14.298.1118.   \n About Oak Cliff Cultural District (OCCD) Established in
  2023\, the Oak Cliff Cultural District (OCCD) is a 501(c)(3) non-profit a
 rts organization encompassing the historic area between Zang\, West Davis
  Street\, Rosemont Avenue\, and 12 th Street\, including the Jefferson Bou
 levard\, Bishop Arts\, and TyPo subdistricts. Home to nearly 500 entertain
 ment venues\, restaurants\, galleries\, theaters\, cultural centers\, and
  retail establishments\, OCCD honors the past\, elevates the present\, and
  envisions a bold\, community-driven future. Through community-centered pr
 ogramming\, advocacy\, and collaborative events\, OCCD works to uplift loc
 al creatives\, preserve the neighborhood’s diverse voices\, and foster a t
 hriving economic environment for neighborhood businesses and cultural venu
 es within its boundaries.  \nFor interviews: Contact Donna Miller\, Miller
  Consulting 214-226-1265 Dmiller@millerpr.com\nOak Cliff Cultural District
 \n223 Jefferson Blvd\nDallas\, TX 75208 United States\n
LOCATION:223 Jefferson Blvd\, Dallas\, TX 75208
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 /key/3516486113/Oak_Cliff_Cultural_Districts_Ruta_de_Altares
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SUMMARY:Breakthrough T1D Dallas Walk
DESCRIPTION:Join Breakthrough T1D for the Dallas Walk on Saturday\, Nov. 7\
 , at Grandscape in The Colony. This family-friendly event brings together
  individuals and families of all ages and abilities to support people livi
 ng with type 1 diabetes (T1D)\, raise awareness\, advance research and mov
 e closer to a cure. \nThe morning begins at 8 a.m. with activities\, Resou
 rce Row and stage entertainment. The opening ceremony and T1D Champions Pa
 rade begin at 9 a.m.\, followed by the 1.5-mile walk at 9:30 a.m. Light re
 freshments\, activities and family fun continue at 10 a.m. \nParticipants
  can take part in a Flag Ceremony celebrating personal connections to T1D\
 , share messages of hope and encouragement on the Community Wall\, explore
  the Pathway to Progress highlighting milestones in T1D research\, and see
  Breakthrough Mile signs honoring local T1D champions. \nThe walk is led b
 y Event Co-Chairs John Dillon and Sarah Morris. For the Dillon family\, th
 e event is personal. John’s youngest daughter\, Lauren\, was diagnosed wit
 h T1D at age 19 during her freshman year of college after being hospitaliz
 ed with blood sugar levels in the 700s. With no family history of T1D\, th
 e family quickly learned the physical\, mental and emotional challenges of
  managing an autoimmune disease—and discovered a supportive T1D community
  that helped them navigate the journey. \nToday\, the Dillon family is dee
 ply involved in the T1D community. Lauren has volunteered and interned wit
 h Breakthrough T1D and is pursuing a master’s degree in nonprofit leadersh
 ip\, inspired in part by her experience with T1D and her desire to help ot
 hers. John\, his wife Elisha and their family are leading the Dallas Walk
  in honor of Lauren and alongside the T1D community they have come to know
  and love. \nCome walk\, connect with the T1D community and help make a di
 fference. Participants can register to walk in person or virtually. Free g
 eneral parking is available at 5750 Grandscape Blvd. \nLearn more or regis
 ter at  https://www2.breakthrought1d.org/site/TR?fr_id=10315&pg=entry .\nG
 randscape at The Colony\n5752 Grandscape Blvd.\nThe Colony\, TX 75056 Unit
 ed States\n
LOCATION:5752 Grandscape Blvd.\, The Colony\, TX 75056
URL:http://desoto.bubblelife.com/community/desoto_calendar/library/35671060
 /key/3516422321/Breakthrough_T1D_Dallas_Walk
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SUMMARY:Breakthrough T1D Dallas Walk
DESCRIPTION:Join Breakthrough T1D for the Dallas Walk on Saturday\, Nov. 7\
 , at Grandscape in The Colony. This family-friendly event brings together
  individuals and families of all ages and abilities to support people livi
 ng with type 1 diabetes (T1D)\, raise awareness\, advance research and mov
 e closer to a cure. \nThe morning begins at 8 a.m. with activities\, Resou
 rce Row and stage entertainment. The opening ceremony and T1D Champions Pa
 rade begin at 9 a.m.\, followed by the 1.5-mile walk at 9:30 a.m. Light re
 freshments\, activities and family fun continue at 10 a.m. \nParticipants
  can take part in a Flag Ceremony celebrating personal connections to T1D\
 , share messages of hope and encouragement on the Community Wall\, explore
  the Pathway to Progress highlighting milestones in T1D research\, and see
  Breakthrough Mile signs honoring local T1D champions. \nThe walk is led b
 y Event Co-Chairs John Dillon and Sarah Morris. For the Dillon family\, th
 e event is personal. John’s youngest daughter\, Lauren\, was diagnosed wit
 h T1D at age 19 during her freshman year of college after being hospitaliz
 ed with blood sugar levels in the 700s. With no family history of T1D\, th
 e family quickly learned the physical\, mental and emotional challenges of
  managing an autoimmune disease—and discovered a supportive T1D community
  that helped them navigate the journey. \nToday\, the Dillon family is dee
 ply involved in the T1D community. Lauren has volunteered and interned wit
 h Breakthrough T1D and is pursuing a master’s degree in nonprofit leadersh
 ip\, inspired in part by her experience with T1D and her desire to help ot
 hers. John\, his wife Elisha and their family are leading the Dallas Walk
  in honor of Lauren and alongside the T1D community they have come to know
  and love. \nCome walk\, connect with the T1D community and help make a di
 fference. Participants can register to walk in person or virtually. Free g
 eneral parking is available at 5750 Grandscape Blvd. \nLearn more or regis
 ter at  https://www2.breakthrought1d.org/site/TR?fr_id=10315&pg=entry .\nG
 randscape at The Colony\n5752 Grandscape Blvd.\nThe Colony\, TX 75056 Unit
 ed States\n
LOCATION:5752 Grandscape Blvd.\, The Colony\, TX 75056
URL:http://desoto.bubblelife.com/community/desoto_calendar/library/35671060
 /key/3516423103/Breakthrough_T1D_Dallas_Walk
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SUMMARY:Plano Food + Wine Festival at Legacy West
DESCRIPTION:The 9th Annual Plano Food + Wine Festival\, presented by Land R
 over\, returns to Legacy West on Saturday\, Nov. 7\, from noon to 6 p.m.\,
  bringing together North Texas' top restaurants\, wineries and culinary ex
 periences for one unforgettable afternoon. Guests can sample signature dis
 hes from more than 30 restaurants\, including Truluck's\, Uchiko\, Quartin
 o\, Earls Kitchen + Bar\, Fogo de Chão and more\, while enjoying tastings
  of more than 100 wines\, premium spirits\, local vendors\, live entertain
 ment and interactive experiences throughout Legacy West. Food + Wine Tasti
 ng Passes are $80\, with Wine-Only Passes ($45)\, Food-Only Passes ($55) a
 nd the Visit Plano VIP Pass ($125) also available. Tickets have sold out i
 n previous years\, so advance purchase is encouraged. For tickets and info
 rmation\, visit planofoodandwinefestival.com .\nLegacy West\n5908 Headquar
 ters Dr.\nPlano\, TX 75024 United States\n
LOCATION:5908 Headquarters Dr.\, Plano\, TX 75024
URL:http://desoto.bubblelife.com/community/desoto_calendar/library/35671060
 /key/3516424952/Plano_Food_Wine_Festival_at_Legacy_West
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SUMMARY:Grand Canyon Country
DESCRIPTION:Rimsky-Korsakov Capriccio Espagnol \n Sibelius The Swan of Tuon
 ela \n Vaughan Williams The Lark Ascending \n Grofé Grand Canyon Suite \n
     Nicholas Bardonnay\, photographer & multimedia artist \n   Take a brea
 thtaking journey through an immersive experience that bridges music and pa
 noramic imagery with symphonic photochoreography from Westwater Arts. Rims
 ky-Korsakov’s Capriccio Espagnol dazzles with color and Spanish flair. Sib
 elius’ The Swan of Tuonela drifts into a mysterious\, dreamlike world. Vau
 ghan Williams’ The Lark Ascending soars with peaceful lyricism and quiet r
 eflection. The journey ends with Grofé’s Grand Canyon Suite \, an expansiv
 e musical portrait that captures the vastness and wonder of America’s most
  iconic landscape.\nCharles W. Eisemann Center for the Performing Arts\n23
 51 Performance Drive\nrichardson\, TX 75082 United States\n
LOCATION:2351 Performance Drive\, richardson\, TX 75082
URL:http://desoto.bubblelife.com/community/desoto_calendar/library/35671060
 /key/3516469973/Grand_Canyon_Country
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SUMMARY:Bruce Wood Dance Dallas' Alice in Wonderland
DESCRIPTION:Bruce Wood Dance Dallas launches its 17th season with Alice’s A
 dventures in Wonderland\, an imaginative triple-bill packed with humor\, v
 ivid theatricality\, and storytelling for all ages. The program features t
 he highly anticipated Dallas premiere of Joy Bollinger’s Alice’s Adventure
 s in Wonderland \, the world premiere of Noelle Kayser’s Hänsel und Gretel
  \, and a revival of founder Bruce Wood’s beloved classic\, Schmetterling
   Friday and Saturday\, November 13 and 14 at 7:30 PM \, and Sunday\, Nove
 mber 15 at 2:00 PM at Moody Performance Hall ( 2520 Flora St\, Dallas\, TX
  75201 ). Tickets range from $27 to $79 at TicketDFW.com. Student and seni
 or rush tickets ($15) are available at the box office 90 minutes prior to
  showtime. For group sales\, contact boxoffice@ticketdfw.com or call 214-8
 71-5000 . \n Program Highlights: Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland (Dallas
  Premiere) | Choreography by Joy Bollinger | A new production and choreogr
 aphy commissioned in 2025 by the Fort Worth Symphony Orchestra\, Robert Sp
 ano Music Director. Bruce Wood Dance Dallas Resident Choreographer Joy Bol
 linger’s acclaimed adaptation of Lewis Carroll’s beloved tale transports a
 udiences through a spectacular journey down the rabbit hole complete with
  vivid digital imagery by projection designer Courtney Ware. Scott Cantrel
 l of The Dallas Morning News hailed the work as “unflaggingly imaginative…
  delightful from start to finish.” Hänsel und Gretel (World Premiere) | Ch
 oreography by Noelle Kayser Award-winning Chicago-based choreographer Noel
 le Kayser brings a fresh\, contemporary lens to classic storytelling. Draw
 ing inspiration from the Brothers Grimm fairytale Hänsel und Gretel \, Kay
 ser creates an imaginative new work crafted for audiences of all ages. Sch
 metterling | Choreography by Bruce Wood® Set to the piano concertos of Wol
 fgang Amadeus Mozart\, this celebrated 2004 masterwork showcases founder B
 ruce Wood’s rare ability to translate music into pure physical emotion. As
  Fort Worth Weekly noted\, "Wood can pierce the grandiloquent facade of Mo
 zart’s style to find the humanity shining within." \n About the Artists: J
 oy Bollinger (Resident Choreographer & Répétiteur): Called the “poet of da
 nce” by dance critic Margaret Putnam\, Bollinger has created numerous accl
 aimed works for the company repertoire. Her "evocative and lyrical" choreo
 graphy has earned her widespread praise and a spot among D Magazine ’s “Wo
 men Who Make Dallas Great.” Courtney Ware (Projection Designer): A Sundanc
 e-featured filmmaker and Independent Spirit Award nominee\, Ware is co-fou
 nder of Dallas’ LightWare Labs. She specializes in creating immersive visu
 al stories that redefine the theatrical experience and push the boundaries
  of how digital projection can move an audience. Noelle Kayser (Choreograp
 her): Named one of NewCity Magazines\, “The 50 People Who Really Perform f
 or Chicago\,” Noelle Kayser is a Chicago-based choreographer working in da
 nce\, opera\, and film. She is the Founding Resident Choreographer for Ope
 n Space\; a BalletX Choreographic Fellow\; and a Jacob’s Pillow Ann and We
 ston Hicks Choreography Fellow. Her short dance film “dust”—produced by Op
 en Space—has been screened throughout North America\, Europe\, and Asia. B
 ruce Wood (Founder & Choreographer): The late founder of Bruce Wood Dance
  Dallas\, Wood was a visionary force in American contemporary dance. Renow
 ned for his emotionally charged\, highly athletic\, and deeply musical cho
 reography\, his legacy continues to inspire dancers and audiences nationwi
 de. \n About Bruce Wood Dance Dallas \nLed by Artistic Director Melissa M.
  Young\, Bruce Wood Dance Dallas is a nationally acclaimed contemporary da
 nce company renowned for its "emotionally charged and highly kinetic" repe
 rtoire. The company\, which builds on the prolific artistry of its founder
 \, Bruce Wood\, has been recognized as "Best Dance Company" by D Magazine
  six times. Having performed at prestigious venues nationwide\, including
  The Joyce Theater and the Guggenheim Museum\, the company's repertoire fe
 atures innovative new works by contemporary choreographers and masterworks
  by legends such as Lar Lubovitch\, Jiří Kylián\, and Twyla Tharp. \nBruce
  Wood Dance Dallas programs and events are made possible in part by the fo
 llowing sponsors: Heritage Auctions (HA.com)\, City of Dallas Office of Ar
 ts+Culture\, Texas Commission on the Arts\, National Endowment for the Art
 s\, Halperin Foundation\, James Lynn Williams\, Patricia Kozak\, The Eugen
 e McDermott Foundation\, TACA\, James Avery Artisan Jewelry\, *TRACE Eleme
 nt\, KERA\, Rodger Kobes + Michael Keller\, Generations of Giving Foundati
 on\, Donna Wilhelm Family Fund\, E. Fay Jones Conservancy\, Lancaster+Asso
 ciates\, Inc.\, Communities Foundation of Texas\, Carrington Coleman\, Tex
 as Commission on the Arts/Cultural District Project\, and Dallas Tourism P
 ublic Improvement District. https://www.brucewooddance.org/  \n Bruce Wood
 ® is a registered trademark.\nThe Moody Performance Hall\n2520 Flora St\,\
 nDallas\, TX 75201 United States\n
LOCATION:2520 Flora St\,\, Dallas\, TX 75201
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 /key/3516420740/Bruce_Wood_Dance_Dallas_Alice_in_Wonderland
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SUMMARY:Bruce Wood Dance Dallas' Alice in Wonderland
DESCRIPTION:Bruce Wood Dance Dallas launches its 17th season with Alice’s A
 dventures in Wonderland\, an imaginative triple-bill packed with humor\, v
 ivid theatricality\, and storytelling for all ages. The program features t
 he highly anticipated Dallas premiere of Joy Bollinger’s Alice’s Adventure
 s in Wonderland \, the world premiere of Noelle Kayser’s Hänsel und Gretel
  \, and a revival of founder Bruce Wood’s beloved classic\, Schmetterling
   Friday and Saturday\, November 13 and 14 at 7:30 PM \, and Sunday\, Nove
 mber 15 at 2:00 PM at Moody Performance Hall ( 2520 Flora St\, Dallas\, TX
  75201 ). Tickets range from $27 to $79 at TicketDFW.com. Student and seni
 or rush tickets ($15) are available at the box office 90 minutes prior to
  showtime. For group sales\, contact boxoffice@ticketdfw.com or call 214-8
 71-5000 . \n Program Highlights: Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland (Dallas
  Premiere) | Choreography by Joy Bollinger | A new production and choreogr
 aphy commissioned in 2025 by the Fort Worth Symphony Orchestra\, Robert Sp
 ano Music Director. Bruce Wood Dance Dallas Resident Choreographer Joy Bol
 linger’s acclaimed adaptation of Lewis Carroll’s beloved tale transports a
 udiences through a spectacular journey down the rabbit hole complete with
  vivid digital imagery by projection designer Courtney Ware. Scott Cantrel
 l of The Dallas Morning News hailed the work as “unflaggingly imaginative…
  delightful from start to finish.” Hänsel und Gretel (World Premiere) | Ch
 oreography by Noelle Kayser Award-winning Chicago-based choreographer Noel
 le Kayser brings a fresh\, contemporary lens to classic storytelling. Draw
 ing inspiration from the Brothers Grimm fairytale Hänsel und Gretel \, Kay
 ser creates an imaginative new work crafted for audiences of all ages. Sch
 metterling | Choreography by Bruce Wood® Set to the piano concertos of Wol
 fgang Amadeus Mozart\, this celebrated 2004 masterwork showcases founder B
 ruce Wood’s rare ability to translate music into pure physical emotion. As
  Fort Worth Weekly noted\, "Wood can pierce the grandiloquent facade of Mo
 zart’s style to find the humanity shining within." \n About the Artists: J
 oy Bollinger (Resident Choreographer & Répétiteur): Called the “poet of da
 nce” by dance critic Margaret Putnam\, Bollinger has created numerous accl
 aimed works for the company repertoire. Her "evocative and lyrical" choreo
 graphy has earned her widespread praise and a spot among D Magazine ’s “Wo
 men Who Make Dallas Great.” Courtney Ware (Projection Designer): A Sundanc
 e-featured filmmaker and Independent Spirit Award nominee\, Ware is co-fou
 nder of Dallas’ LightWare Labs. She specializes in creating immersive visu
 al stories that redefine the theatrical experience and push the boundaries
  of how digital projection can move an audience. Noelle Kayser (Choreograp
 her): Named one of NewCity Magazines\, “The 50 People Who Really Perform f
 or Chicago\,” Noelle Kayser is a Chicago-based choreographer working in da
 nce\, opera\, and film. She is the Founding Resident Choreographer for Ope
 n Space\; a BalletX Choreographic Fellow\; and a Jacob’s Pillow Ann and We
 ston Hicks Choreography Fellow. Her short dance film “dust”—produced by Op
 en Space—has been screened throughout North America\, Europe\, and Asia. B
 ruce Wood (Founder & Choreographer): The late founder of Bruce Wood Dance
  Dallas\, Wood was a visionary force in American contemporary dance. Renow
 ned for his emotionally charged\, highly athletic\, and deeply musical cho
 reography\, his legacy continues to inspire dancers and audiences nationwi
 de. \n About Bruce Wood Dance Dallas \nLed by Artistic Director Melissa M.
  Young\, Bruce Wood Dance Dallas is a nationally acclaimed contemporary da
 nce company renowned for its "emotionally charged and highly kinetic" repe
 rtoire. The company\, which builds on the prolific artistry of its founder
 \, Bruce Wood\, has been recognized as "Best Dance Company" by D Magazine
  six times. Having performed at prestigious venues nationwide\, including
  The Joyce Theater and the Guggenheim Museum\, the company's repertoire fe
 atures innovative new works by contemporary choreographers and masterworks
  by legends such as Lar Lubovitch\, Jiří Kylián\, and Twyla Tharp. \nBruce
  Wood Dance Dallas programs and events are made possible in part by the fo
 llowing sponsors: Heritage Auctions (HA.com)\, City of Dallas Office of Ar
 ts+Culture\, Texas Commission on the Arts\, National Endowment for the Art
 s\, Halperin Foundation\, James Lynn Williams\, Patricia Kozak\, The Eugen
 e McDermott Foundation\, TACA\, James Avery Artisan Jewelry\, *TRACE Eleme
 nt\, KERA\, Rodger Kobes + Michael Keller\, Generations of Giving Foundati
 on\, Donna Wilhelm Family Fund\, E. Fay Jones Conservancy\, Lancaster+Asso
 ciates\, Inc.\, Communities Foundation of Texas\, Carrington Coleman\, Tex
 as Commission on the Arts/Cultural District Project\, and Dallas Tourism P
 ublic Improvement District. https://www.brucewooddance.org/  \n Bruce Wood
 ® is a registered trademark.\nThe Moody Performance Hall\n2520 Flora St\,\
 nDallas\, TX 75201 United States\n
LOCATION:2520 Flora St\,\, Dallas\, TX 75201
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 /key/3516422400/Bruce_Wood_Dance_Dallas_Alice_in_Wonderland
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SUMMARY:Bruce Wood Dance Dallas' Alice in Wonderland
DESCRIPTION:Bruce Wood Dance Dallas launches its 17th season with Alice’s A
 dventures in Wonderland\, an imaginative triple-bill packed with humor\, v
 ivid theatricality\, and storytelling for all ages. The program features t
 he highly anticipated Dallas premiere of Joy Bollinger’s Alice’s Adventure
 s in Wonderland \, the world premiere of Noelle Kayser’s Hänsel und Gretel
  \, and a revival of founder Bruce Wood’s beloved classic\, Schmetterling
   Friday and Saturday\, November 13 and 14 at 7:30 PM \, and Sunday\, Nove
 mber 15 at 2:00 PM at Moody Performance Hall ( 2520 Flora St\, Dallas\, TX
  75201 ). Tickets range from $27 to $79 at TicketDFW.com. Student and seni
 or rush tickets ($15) are available at the box office 90 minutes prior to
  showtime. For group sales\, contact boxoffice@ticketdfw.com or call 214-8
 71-5000 . \n Program Highlights: Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland (Dallas
  Premiere) | Choreography by Joy Bollinger | A new production and choreogr
 aphy commissioned in 2025 by the Fort Worth Symphony Orchestra\, Robert Sp
 ano Music Director. Bruce Wood Dance Dallas Resident Choreographer Joy Bol
 linger’s acclaimed adaptation of Lewis Carroll’s beloved tale transports a
 udiences through a spectacular journey down the rabbit hole complete with
  vivid digital imagery by projection designer Courtney Ware. Scott Cantrel
 l of The Dallas Morning News hailed the work as “unflaggingly imaginative…
  delightful from start to finish.” Hänsel und Gretel (World Premiere) | Ch
 oreography by Noelle Kayser Award-winning Chicago-based choreographer Noel
 le Kayser brings a fresh\, contemporary lens to classic storytelling. Draw
 ing inspiration from the Brothers Grimm fairytale Hänsel und Gretel \, Kay
 ser creates an imaginative new work crafted for audiences of all ages. Sch
 metterling | Choreography by Bruce Wood® Set to the piano concertos of Wol
 fgang Amadeus Mozart\, this celebrated 2004 masterwork showcases founder B
 ruce Wood’s rare ability to translate music into pure physical emotion. As
  Fort Worth Weekly noted\, "Wood can pierce the grandiloquent facade of Mo
 zart’s style to find the humanity shining within." \n About the Artists: J
 oy Bollinger (Resident Choreographer & Répétiteur): Called the “poet of da
 nce” by dance critic Margaret Putnam\, Bollinger has created numerous accl
 aimed works for the company repertoire. Her "evocative and lyrical" choreo
 graphy has earned her widespread praise and a spot among D Magazine ’s “Wo
 men Who Make Dallas Great.” Courtney Ware (Projection Designer): A Sundanc
 e-featured filmmaker and Independent Spirit Award nominee\, Ware is co-fou
 nder of Dallas’ LightWare Labs. She specializes in creating immersive visu
 al stories that redefine the theatrical experience and push the boundaries
  of how digital projection can move an audience. Noelle Kayser (Choreograp
 her): Named one of NewCity Magazines\, “The 50 People Who Really Perform f
 or Chicago\,” Noelle Kayser is a Chicago-based choreographer working in da
 nce\, opera\, and film. She is the Founding Resident Choreographer for Ope
 n Space\; a BalletX Choreographic Fellow\; and a Jacob’s Pillow Ann and We
 ston Hicks Choreography Fellow. Her short dance film “dust”—produced by Op
 en Space—has been screened throughout North America\, Europe\, and Asia. B
 ruce Wood (Founder & Choreographer): The late founder of Bruce Wood Dance
  Dallas\, Wood was a visionary force in American contemporary dance. Renow
 ned for his emotionally charged\, highly athletic\, and deeply musical cho
 reography\, his legacy continues to inspire dancers and audiences nationwi
 de. \n About Bruce Wood Dance Dallas \nLed by Artistic Director Melissa M.
  Young\, Bruce Wood Dance Dallas is a nationally acclaimed contemporary da
 nce company renowned for its "emotionally charged and highly kinetic" repe
 rtoire. The company\, which builds on the prolific artistry of its founder
 \, Bruce Wood\, has been recognized as "Best Dance Company" by D Magazine
  six times. Having performed at prestigious venues nationwide\, including
  The Joyce Theater and the Guggenheim Museum\, the company's repertoire fe
 atures innovative new works by contemporary choreographers and masterworks
  by legends such as Lar Lubovitch\, Jiří Kylián\, and Twyla Tharp. \nBruce
  Wood Dance Dallas programs and events are made possible in part by the fo
 llowing sponsors: Heritage Auctions (HA.com)\, City of Dallas Office of Ar
 ts+Culture\, Texas Commission on the Arts\, National Endowment for the Art
 s\, Halperin Foundation\, James Lynn Williams\, Patricia Kozak\, The Eugen
 e McDermott Foundation\, TACA\, James Avery Artisan Jewelry\, *TRACE Eleme
 nt\, KERA\, Rodger Kobes + Michael Keller\, Generations of Giving Foundati
 on\, Donna Wilhelm Family Fund\, E. Fay Jones Conservancy\, Lancaster+Asso
 ciates\, Inc.\, Communities Foundation of Texas\, Carrington Coleman\, Tex
 as Commission on the Arts/Cultural District Project\, and Dallas Tourism P
 ublic Improvement District. https://www.brucewooddance.org/  \n Bruce Wood
 ® is a registered trademark.\nThe Moody Performance Hall\n2520 Flora St\,\
 nDallas\, TX 75201 United States\n
LOCATION:2520 Flora St\,\, Dallas\, TX 75201
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SUMMARY:Bruce Wood Dance Dallas' Alice in Wonderland
DESCRIPTION:Bruce Wood Dance Dallas launches its 17th season with Alice’s A
 dventures in Wonderland\, an imaginative triple-bill packed with humor\, v
 ivid theatricality\, and storytelling for all ages. The program features t
 he highly anticipated Dallas premiere of Joy Bollinger’s Alice’s Adventure
 s in Wonderland \, the world premiere of Noelle Kayser’s Hänsel und Gretel
  \, and a revival of founder Bruce Wood’s beloved classic\, Schmetterling
   Friday and Saturday\, November 13 and 14 at 7:30 PM \, and Sunday\, Nove
 mber 15 at 2:00 PM at Moody Performance Hall ( 2520 Flora St\, Dallas\, TX
  75201 ). Tickets range from $27 to $79 at TicketDFW.com. Student and seni
 or rush tickets ($15) are available at the box office 90 minutes prior to
  showtime. For group sales\, contact boxoffice@ticketdfw.com or call 214-8
 71-5000 . \n Program Highlights: Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland (Dallas
  Premiere) | Choreography by Joy Bollinger | A new production and choreogr
 aphy commissioned in 2025 by the Fort Worth Symphony Orchestra\, Robert Sp
 ano Music Director. Bruce Wood Dance Dallas Resident Choreographer Joy Bol
 linger’s acclaimed adaptation of Lewis Carroll’s beloved tale transports a
 udiences through a spectacular journey down the rabbit hole complete with
  vivid digital imagery by projection designer Courtney Ware. Scott Cantrel
 l of The Dallas Morning News hailed the work as “unflaggingly imaginative…
  delightful from start to finish.” Hänsel und Gretel (World Premiere) | Ch
 oreography by Noelle Kayser Award-winning Chicago-based choreographer Noel
 le Kayser brings a fresh\, contemporary lens to classic storytelling. Draw
 ing inspiration from the Brothers Grimm fairytale Hänsel und Gretel \, Kay
 ser creates an imaginative new work crafted for audiences of all ages. Sch
 metterling | Choreography by Bruce Wood® Set to the piano concertos of Wol
 fgang Amadeus Mozart\, this celebrated 2004 masterwork showcases founder B
 ruce Wood’s rare ability to translate music into pure physical emotion. As
  Fort Worth Weekly noted\, "Wood can pierce the grandiloquent facade of Mo
 zart’s style to find the humanity shining within." \n About the Artists: J
 oy Bollinger (Resident Choreographer & Répétiteur): Called the “poet of da
 nce” by dance critic Margaret Putnam\, Bollinger has created numerous accl
 aimed works for the company repertoire. Her "evocative and lyrical" choreo
 graphy has earned her widespread praise and a spot among D Magazine ’s “Wo
 men Who Make Dallas Great.” Courtney Ware (Projection Designer): A Sundanc
 e-featured filmmaker and Independent Spirit Award nominee\, Ware is co-fou
 nder of Dallas’ LightWare Labs. She specializes in creating immersive visu
 al stories that redefine the theatrical experience and push the boundaries
  of how digital projection can move an audience. Noelle Kayser (Choreograp
 her): Named one of NewCity Magazines\, “The 50 People Who Really Perform f
 or Chicago\,” Noelle Kayser is a Chicago-based choreographer working in da
 nce\, opera\, and film. She is the Founding Resident Choreographer for Ope
 n Space\; a BalletX Choreographic Fellow\; and a Jacob’s Pillow Ann and We
 ston Hicks Choreography Fellow. Her short dance film “dust”—produced by Op
 en Space—has been screened throughout North America\, Europe\, and Asia. B
 ruce Wood (Founder & Choreographer): The late founder of Bruce Wood Dance
  Dallas\, Wood was a visionary force in American contemporary dance. Renow
 ned for his emotionally charged\, highly athletic\, and deeply musical cho
 reography\, his legacy continues to inspire dancers and audiences nationwi
 de. \n About Bruce Wood Dance Dallas \nLed by Artistic Director Melissa M.
  Young\, Bruce Wood Dance Dallas is a nationally acclaimed contemporary da
 nce company renowned for its "emotionally charged and highly kinetic" repe
 rtoire. The company\, which builds on the prolific artistry of its founder
 \, Bruce Wood\, has been recognized as "Best Dance Company" by D Magazine
  six times. Having performed at prestigious venues nationwide\, including
  The Joyce Theater and the Guggenheim Museum\, the company's repertoire fe
 atures innovative new works by contemporary choreographers and masterworks
  by legends such as Lar Lubovitch\, Jiří Kylián\, and Twyla Tharp. \nBruce
  Wood Dance Dallas programs and events are made possible in part by the fo
 llowing sponsors: Heritage Auctions (HA.com)\, City of Dallas Office of Ar
 ts+Culture\, Texas Commission on the Arts\, National Endowment for the Art
 s\, Halperin Foundation\, James Lynn Williams\, Patricia Kozak\, The Eugen
 e McDermott Foundation\, TACA\, James Avery Artisan Jewelry\, *TRACE Eleme
 nt\, KERA\, Rodger Kobes + Michael Keller\, Generations of Giving Foundati
 on\, Donna Wilhelm Family Fund\, E. Fay Jones Conservancy\, Lancaster+Asso
 ciates\, Inc.\, Communities Foundation of Texas\, Carrington Coleman\, Tex
 as Commission on the Arts/Cultural District Project\, and Dallas Tourism P
 ublic Improvement District. https://www.brucewooddance.org/  \n Bruce Wood
 ® is a registered trademark.\nThe Moody Performance Hall\n2520 Flora St\,\
 nDallas\, TX 75201 United States\n
LOCATION:2520 Flora St\,\, Dallas\, TX 75201
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SUMMARY:Breakthrough T1D Dallas One Step Closer Luncheon
DESCRIPTION:Breakthrough T1D Dallas Chapter announces the 2026 Breakthrough
  T1D Dallas Luncheon \, “One Step Closer\,” on Thursday\, Nov. 19\, at 11:
 30 a.m. at Brook Hollow Golf Club (8301 Harry Hines Blvd\, Dallas\, TX 752
 35). Emceed by Karen Borta \, CBS news anchor and T1D mom\, the luncheon w
 ill feature “A Candid Conversation” with Meredith Coors and her son\, Pete
 r Coors II \, who was diagnosed with T1D at age 11. The conversation will
  offer a personal look at living with T1D\, the advances that have transfo
 rmed care and the continued need for research toward better treatments and
  cures. \nMeredith Coors became involved with Breakthrough T1D after Peter
 ’s diagnosis in 2014. Now a University of Notre Dame graduate\, Peter rece
 ntly moved to the Dallas area and works for Andrews Distributing. Since hi
 s diagnosis\, Meredith and her husband\, Peter\, have been dedicated to ra
 ising funds for T1D research and a cure. Meredith joined the Mountain West
  Breakthrough T1D Board in 2017 and chaired the organization’s 2018 Colora
 do Gala. She joined Breakthrough T1D’s Global Mission Board in 2022 and is
  a member of the Stewardship Ambassador Initiative and Clinical Trial Educ
 ation Volunteer Committee. \nLuncheon Co-Chairs Lisa Singleton and Terry V
 an Willson \, along with Honorary Chairs Tricia and Kenn George \, invite
  the community to join them for this inspiring conversation and to learn m
 ore about the progress being made in T1D research and care\, as well as th
 e realities of living with the disease.\nBrook Hollow Golf Club\n8301 Harr
 y Hines Blvd.\nDallas\, TX 75235 United States\n
LOCATION:8301 Harry Hines Blvd.\, Dallas\, TX 75235
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SUMMARY:Slow Shopping - Stationery\, Coffee\, and Gifts
DESCRIPTION:Step into our boutique Arlington stationery shop for slow shopp
 ing at the busiest part of the holiday season. Brightside Blend joins us i
 ndoors (10 am to 1 pm) with seasonal beverages and coffee to purchase for
  gifts or enjoy while you shop\, mingle\, and explore.   \nFind out what m
 akes letterpress so special as you see our 115-year-old press and shop let
 terpress holiday cards\, note card sets for gratitude and friendship\, and
  gift enclosures. Our shop also features natural candles and bath salts fr
 om Handmade Habitat and silkscreened tote bags and gift wrapping cloths fr
 om Lavendar Lizard Press. Support arts and music education with every purc
 hase of Blackwing pencil sets and accessories - lovely gifts for artists a
 nd writers or anyone who appreciates fine craftsmanship. \nJoin stationery
  lovers and craft enthusiasts as you take a break with us and learn how to
  fold a small paper Gratitude Box to give or keep for your year-end reflec
 tions.   \nDecember can feel hectic\, and our bright studio + shop is your
  space for community gathering at an easy pace.   \nThis event is part of
  a series: October 17\, November 21\, and December 12. Each Theresa’s Tabl
 e opens our letterpress studio + shop and features kindred local businesse
 s.\nTheresa Esterlund\n2424 26th Rd S\nArlington\, VA 22206 United States\
 n
LOCATION:2424 26th Rd S\, Arlington\, VA 22206
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SUMMARY:Night at the Movies: John Williams
DESCRIPTION:Experience the iconic scores of John Williams as they come aliv
 e in the concert hall with this salute to cinema. From thrilling classics
  like Jaws\, Star Wars\, and Harry Potter to the soaring melodies of Schin
 dler’s List and Jurassic Park\, this concert will take you on a musical jo
 urney that spans Williams’ 70-year career. Be swept away by the brilliance
  and masterful orchestrations that define one of the greatest film compose
 rs of all time.\nCharles W. Eisemann Center for the Performing Arts\n2351
  Performance Drive\nrichardson\, TX 75082 United States\n
LOCATION:2351 Performance Drive\, richardson\, TX 75082
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SUMMARY:Season Finale: Shostakovich & Mahler
DESCRIPTION:Montgomery Starburst \n Shostakovich Piano Concerto No. 2 in F
  Major\, Op. 102 \n    Vitaly Starikov\, piano \n Mahler Symphony No. 1 in
  D Major “Titan” \nThe season concludes with a thrilling program of brilli
 ance and bold expression. Montgomery’s Starburst begins the evening with k
 inetic energy and vibrant color. Shostakovich’s Piano Concerto No. 2\, pla
 yful and sparkling\, showcases the remarkable artistry of pianist Vitaly S
 tarikov\, Silver Medalist in the 2025 Van Cliburn Competition. The finale
  belongs to Mahler’s Symphony No. 1\, Titan \, a sweeping and deeply expre
 ssive\, monumental work that moves from rustic\, introspective innocence t
 o a triumphant conclusion. A rousing and unforgettable close to a stellar
  season.\nCharles W. Eisemann Center for the Performing Arts\n2351 Perform
 ance Drive\nrichardson\, TX 75082 United States\n
LOCATION:2351 Performance Drive\, richardson\, TX 75082
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