Arlington Today Magazine

CASA Superhero Run/Walk
2017-10-28 | Levitt Pavilion
Where: Levitt Pavilion (100 W. Abram St.)
When: 8 a.m.
In a nutshell: This family-friendly 5K run and 1-mile Fun Run, hosted by CASA of Tarrant County, will attract hundreds of people dressed in masks, capes and original costumes, all joining together to support abused and neglected children in foster care.
For more: casatarrantsuperherorun.com

GPISD Experience
2017-11-11 09:00 - 14:00 (America/Chicago) | Dubiski Career High School, 2990 S. HWY 161, Grand Prairie, TX, 75052, United States

Enchant
2017-11-24 08:00 - 2017-12-31 18:00 | Globe Life Park
The world’s Largest Christmas light maze and market.
Tickets on sale October 10th.

Plaid Tidings
2017-12-01 07:30 - 2017-12-17 22:00 | Theatre Arlington, 305 W. Main St. , Arlington, TX, 76010, United States
When: Dec. 1-17
Where: Theatre Arlington (305 W. Main St.)
Show times: 7:30 p.m. on Thursday; 2 p.m. and 8 p.m. on Friday and Saturday; 2 p.m. and 6 p.m. on Sunday
Notes: Filled with Christmas standards that have all been “Plaid-erized,” this holiday musical features a 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 number. For more: theatrearlington.org

Donray Traveling Exhibits
2017-12-01 10:00 - 2017-12-31 17:00 | Arlington Museum of Art
Where: Arlington Museum of Art (201 W. Main St.)
When: 10 a.m.-5 p.m. on Tuesday through Saturday; 1 p.m.- 5 p.m. on Sunday
In a nutshell: This exhibit demonstrates the majesty of Western American landscapes, birds, and performers.
For more: arlingtonmuseum.org

Holiday In The Park
2017-12-01 14:00 - 2018-01-07 22:00 | Six Flags over Texas, 2201 Rd to Six Flags, Arlington, TX, 76011, United States
Where: Six Flags Over Texas
When: 2-10 p.m.
In a nutshell: It’s the most magical time of the year at Six Flags Over Texas, where the park transforms into a holiday wonderland filled with enchanting experiences that will help create those special family fun outings again and again. This breathtaking and colorful tribute to fall and winter holidays features a variety of delightful and interactive activities to help attendees capture the holiday spirit.
For more: sixflags.com/overtexas

Cookies with the Clauses
2017-12-01 18:00 - 21:00 | Junior League of Arlington, 4002 W Pioneer Parkway, Arlington, Texas
December 1, 2017
6-9 p.m.
Junior League of Arlington
4002 W Pioneer Parkway
Arlington, TX
Join us for a night of family fun to kick off the Holiday season at Cookies with the Clauses! This holiday hullabaloo will feature photos with Santa, dinner, cookie decorating, holiday crafting, games, and more! Get into the holiday spirit by wearing your favorite Christmas jammies for the opportunity to win prizes. All proceeds raised benefit abuse prevention and services in Tarrant County.

Christmaspectacular!
2017-12-01 19:30 - 2017-12-10 19:30 | Arlington Music Hall, 224 N Center St , Arlington, TX, 76011, United States
When: Dec. 1-3, 8-10
Where: Arlington Music Hall (224 N. Center St.)
Show times: 7:30 p.m. on Friday; 3 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. on Saturday; 3 p.m. on Sunday
Notes: Sweet singers, dynamic dancers, a kick line of lovely
ladies, sparkling sets, a 20-foot-tall Christmas Tree and a “Sing-Along” with Santa are all part of Arlington’s newest Christmas tradition. It’s a family-friendly “feast” for the eyes and ears … and heart.
For more: arlingtonmusichall.net

Planetarium Shows
2017-12-02 08:00 - 2018-01-01 17:00 | UTA Planetarium
Where: UTA Planetarium (700 Planetarium Place)
When: Check website for show times
In a nutshell: UTA Planetarium is one of the three largest planetariums in the State of Texas located in a groundbreaking research facility. With its 60-feet dome projection surface, fully digital projection system and advanced software, UTA Planetarium provides its visitors views of realistic night sky, the Solar System, stars, and distant galaxies complemented with Dolby surround sound.
For more: uta.edu/planetarium

Big 12 title will be decided here
2017-12-02 11:30 - 15:30
The 2017 Big 12 Football Championship Game will kick off at 11:30 a.m. on Dec. 2 at AT&T Stadium, which will also host the game each season through 2021.
Unlike the other Power 5 conferences that have division winners meet in the title game, the Big 12 championship game will match the top two finishers in the overall conference standings. The Big 12, which has 10 teams, is the only conference that features a round-robin schedule, meaning all the teams play each other during the season.
“There is great anticipation with the return of the Big 12 Football Championship, and we look forward to hosting the event in AT&T Stadium for the next five years,” says Big 12 Commissioner Bob Bowlsby. “The building is a state-of-the-art facility and offers many amenities that will be enjoyed by our institutions and fans.”
FOX will televise this season’s game and in odd-numbered seasons through 2023. ABC/ESPN will televise the 2018 contest and ensuing games in even-numbered seasons through the year 2024.

Michael W. Smith and Amy Grant
2017-12-02 19:30 - 23:00
When: Dec. 2
Where: Verizon Theatre (1001
Performance Place
Grand Prairie)
Show time: 7:30 p.m.
Notes: Two of the top names in both Christian and pop music will team for this Christmas concert. Also scheduled to perform is Jordan Smith.
For more: verizontheatre.com

Tour of Holiday Homes
2017-12-03 13:00 - 17:00
Where: Mansfield
When: 1 p.m. – 5 p.m.
In a nutshell: Check out some of Mansfield’s most beautifully decorated homes all decked out for the holidays on this annual tour sponsored by the Mansfield Women’s Club.
For more: email mansfieldwomensclub@yahoo.com

Jessie Jennings & Friends
2017-12-03 19:00 - 2017-12-24 19:00
When: Dec. 3, 10, 17, 24
Where: Fat Daddy’s Sports & Spirits Cafe (781 W. Debbie Lane, Mansfield)
Show time: 7 p.m.
Notes: Jesse Jennings, originally from Dublin, Texas, is a singer, songwriter and musician based in Fort Worth.
For more: fatdaddyslive.com

A Glorious Christmas Tour
2017-12-03 19:30 - 22:00 | College Park Center
When: Dec. 3
Where: College Park Center (600 S. Center St.)
Show times: 7:30 p.m.
Notes: Grammy award-winning artists Casting Crowns and FOR KING & COUNTRY join forces for a special holiday concert. This tour features two top-selling Christian acts, along with a special appearance by Rebecca St. James.
For more: utacollegepark.com

Arlington Music Hall Concerts
2017-12-07 19:30 - 2017-12-20 19:30 | Arlington Music Hall
When: Dec. 7, 13, 20
Where: Arlington Music Hall (224
N. Center St.)
Show times: 7:30 p.m.
Notes: This month’s featured performers/performances include Crystal Gayle’s “A Crystal Christmas” (Dec. 7), The Texas Tenors (Dec. 13) and the Chris Milyo Big Band’s “Swingin’ Christmas (Dec. 20).
For more: arlingtonmusichall.net

KSCS Country Fest ‘17 featuring Chris Young
2017-12-08 19:30 - 22:30 | Verizon Theatre
When: Dec. 8
Where: Verizon Theatre (1001 Performance Place
Grand Prairie)
Show time: 7:30 p.m.
Notes: Chris Young, the newest member of the iconic Grand Ole Opry, headlines this concert, which also will feature Kane Brown and Tucker Beathard. An international ambassador for country music, Young performs to packed houses around the world, including his recent appearance at the sold-out C2C Festival in the UK.
For more: verizontheatre.com

Nature Walk
2017-12-09 14:00 - 15:00
Where: River Legacy Living Science Center (703 N.W. Green Oaks Blvd.)
When: 2 p.m. – 3 p.m.
In a nutshell: Explore the nature trails surrounding the Science Center on a family-friendly guided Nature Walk. Walks are free, but space is limited. RSVP to the number below.
For more: (817) 860-6752

Symphony Arlington presents Holiday in Vienna
2017-12-14 19:30 - 22:30 | Arlington Music Hall
When: Dec. 14
Where: Arlington Music Hall (224 N. Center St.)
Show time: 7:30 p.m.
Notes: Symphony Arlington welcomes guest conductor Oliver Weder for this holiday concert, which also will feature the annual carol sing- along and lots of holiday favorites. For more: symphonyarlington.org

A Different kind of holiday magic
2017-12-15 19:30 - 2017-12-16 22:30
Cirque Dreams Holidaze lights up the 2017 season with its
10th Anniversary National Tour, which will feature performances on Dec. 15-16 at Verizon Theatre in Grand Prairie.
Show times are 7:30 p.m. for the Dec. 15 performance and 1:30 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. for the Dec. 16 show.
This critically acclaimed holiday stage extravaganza is a cirque spectacle/Broadway musical/ family show – all in one.
The show has been hailed by The New York Daily News as a “delicious confection of charm, sparkle and talent by the sleighload” and “so full
of energy it could end our dependence on oil!”
It features more than
300 imaginative costumes,
20 world-class astonishing
acts, outstanding singers, original music and seasonal favorites, snowmen, penguins, angels, reindeer, toy soldiers, gingerbread men, and, of course. Santa. The gravity-defying feats, production numbers and illusions will leave you asking, “how did they do that?”
For more: verizontheatre.com.

Texas UIL Football Championships
2017-12-20 08:00 - 2017-12-23 17:00 | AT&T Stadium
Texas UIL Football Championships
Where: AT&T Stadium
When: Check website for game times.
In a nutshell: Championships in each of the state’s various divisions will be decided this month at AT&T Stadium.
For more: attstadium.com

Dallas Cowboys Football
2017-12-24 | AT&T Stadium
Where: AT&T Stadium
When: Check website for game time.
In a nutshell: The Cowboys will have one home game this month, hosting the Seattle Seahawks on Dec. 24.
For more: dallascowboys.com

Goodyear Cotton Bowl
2017-12-29 19:30 - 22:00 | AT&T Stadium
Where: AT&T Stadium
When: 7:30 p.m.
In a nutshell: The 82nd Goodyear Cotton Bowl Classic will feature two top-10 teams in the country squaring off in primetime at AT&T Stadium. Participating teams will be determined by the College Football Playoff Selection Committee on Dec. 3.
For more: attstadium.com

Planetarium Shows
2018-01-01 08:00 - 2018-01-31 17:00

Trivia
2018-01-03 19:00 - 2018-01-24 19:00 | World of Beer
Live Trivia with the Pub Guys
When: Jan. 3, 10, 17,24
Where: World of Beer (5005 S. Cooper St.)
Show time: 7 p.m.
Notes: Bring your smart friends for the trivia and your rich friends for the tab.
For more: worldofbeer.com/locations/Arlington

UTA Basketball
2018-01-04 08:00 - 2018-01-20 17:00 | College Park Center
UTA Basketball
Jan. 4, 6, 18, 20
Where: College Park Center (601 Spaniolo Drive)
When: Check website for game times.
In a nutshell: This month, the University of Texas at Arlington Mavericks men’s and women’s teams each host four games: Troy (Jan. 4), South Alabama (Jan. 6), Louisiana (Jan. 18) and the University of Louisiana Monroe (Jan. 20)
For more: utamavs.com

Music: Arlington Music Hall Concerts
2018-01-05 19:30 - 2018-01-19 19:30 | Arlington Music Hall
Arlington Music Hall Concerts
When: Jan 5, 6, 12, 13, 16, 19
Where: Arlington Music Hall (224 N. Center St.)
Show times: 7:30 p.m.
Notes: This month’s featured performers/performances include One-man Star Wars Trilogy starring Charles Ross (Jan. 5), Vicki Lawrence & Mama (Jan. 6), The Blues Brothers – Tribute (Jan. 12), Bricks in the Wall – Pink Floyd Tribute (Jan. 13), Engelbert Humperdink’s “The Prodigal Son Tour” (Jan. 16) , and A.J. Croche with special guest Bonnie Bishop (Jan. 19).
For more: arlingtonmusichall.net

Music: Jessie Jennings & Friends
2018-01-07 19:00 - 2018-01-28 19:00 | Fat Daddy’s Sports & Spirits Cafe
Jessie Jennings & Friends
When: Jan. 7, 14, 21, 28
Where: Fat Daddy’s Sports & Spirits Cafe (781 W. Debbie Lane, Mansfield)
Show time: 7 p.m.
Notes: Jesse Jennings, originally from Dublin, Texas, is a singer, songwriter and musician based in Fort Worth.
For more: fatdaddyslive.com

Nature Walk
2018-01-13 14:00 - 15:00 | River Legacy Living Science Center
Nature Walk
Jan. 13
Where: River Legacy Living Science Center (703 N.W. Green Oaks Blvd.)
When: 2 p.m. – 3 p.m.
In a nutshell: Explore the nature trails surrounding the Science Center on a family-friendly guided Nature Walk. Walks are free, but space is limited. RSVP to the number below. For more: (817) 860-6752

Annual Snowman run
2018-01-20 08:00 - 12:00 | Katherine Rose Memorial Park
Annual Snowman run
Jan. 20
Where: Katherine Rose Memorial Park (303 North Walnut Creek Drive, Mansfield)
When: 8 a.m.
In a nutshell: The Snowman Run is a 5k race geared towards kids but open to all ages. Special prizes are awarded for best-dressed snowman. The event is timed, with prizes awarded to first, second and third places in each age division. Best of all, the race concludes with a seasonally appropriate “warm down” area complete with hot cocoa, s’mores and a huge fire pit. Dogs can walk or run alongside their owners but must remain on a leash – and they can be in the snowman contest.
For more: http://ow.ly/myER30h59QT

Rangers Fan Fest set for Jan. 20
2018-01-20 09:00 - 15:00 | Globe Life Park
Texas Rangers Fan Fest, presented by Dasani, will be held from 9 a.m.-3 p.m. on Jan. 20 at Globe Life Park in Arlington.
Activities include autograph sessions from top players, tours of the clubhouse, and question-and-answer sessions with coaches. Texas Rangers Alumni and Minor League players will be signing autographs in the Visiting Clubhouse located in the ballpark tunnel. There’s also a special Kid’s Zone, located in Center Field, compliments of TXA21 & KTVT 11.
Fans of all ages are invited to take their turn running the bases (subject to weather conditions). While on the field, they can also take photographs from the Rangers Dugout or stop by the Fan Fest Photo Stage in the Media Interview Room, compliments of 105.3 The FAN.
In addition, fans can visit the Captain’s Corral in the Kid’s Zone to receive photos and autographs with the Rangers’ mascot, Captain. Also, the Jack Daniel’s Club will feature the Rangers Foundation’s annual sale.
For more: texasrangers.com.
