Arlington Today Magazine

I’ll Be Home for Christmas - A Tribute to Our Veterans
2019-11-09 - 2019-11-10
When: Nov. 9-10
Where: Willie Pigg Auditorium (1520 N. Walnut Creek Drive, Mansfield.)
Show times: 7 p.m. on Saturday; 2 p.m. on Sunday
Notes: Presented by Mainstage Classic Theatre, this is the story of the faith of a family, and a nation on the brink of World War II, preparing to celebrate the birth of the Prince of Peace. Most of the action takes place in the main characters’ home, with the choir providing music and drama as it is broadcast over the family radio.
For more: mainstageclassictheatre.org

Arlington Heroes Run
2019-11-09 08:00 - 12:00 (America/Chicago)
The Rotary Club of Arlington and Stripe-A-Zone will present the 5th Annual Arlington Heroes Run, offering a 5K and a Fun Run, at 8 a.m. on Nov. 9 at Veterans Park.
Proceeds from this event will benefit the Arlington Police Foundation, Arlington Fire Department, and Arlington Veterans Memorial

Dallas Cowboys football
2019-11-10, 2019-11-28
When: Nov. 10, 28
Where: AT&T Stadium
Time: See website for game times
In a nutshell: The Cowboys will continue their quest for a National Football League championship by hosting a pair of games this month. They’ll play the Minnesota Vikings on Nov. 10 and the Buffalo Bills on November 28.

Six Flags Over Texas: Holiday In The Park
2019-11-15 - 2019-12-29
When: Nov. 15-Dec. 29
Where: Six Flags Over Texas
Time: Check website for each day’s schedule
In a nutshell: It’s the most magical time of the year filled with enchanting experiences that will help create those special family fun outings again and again. The breathtaking winter wonderland features a variety of delightful and interactive activities to help capture the holiday spirit.

Awards: Esports Stadium Arlington to host show
2019-11-16
Esports Stadium Arlington (1200 Ballpark Way) will host the 2019 Esports Awards at 7:30 p.m. on Nov. 16.
After three ceremonies in the heart of London unveiled some 65 awards, the premier program for Esports is adding to a new chapter and changing the location. With the move to Esports Stadium Arlington, for the first time, the Esports Awards will offer general admission to fans, creating a fresh experience for both consumers and the esports industry.
The program will feature pro voting, industry voting and community voting and will honor those deemed to be the best esports players in the world.
For more: esportsawards.com.

Arlington Women’s Half Marathon & 5K
2019-11-16 08:00 - 15:00
The inaugural Arlington Women’s Half Marathon and 5K will take place at 8 a.m. on Nov. 16, starting and finishing in the family-friendly atmosphere at Texas Live! in the heart of the Arlington Sports Community.
Rose gold medals will be presented to each female finisher.

Methodist Mansfield Medical Center Holly Days Christmas Market
2019-11-16 09:00 - 17:00

The Nature of Things
2019-11-18 09:00 - 2019-12-29 17:00
When: Nov. 18-Feb. 21
Where: River Legacy Living Science Center (703 N.W. Green Oaks Blvd.)
Time: 9 a.m.-5 p.m.
In a nutshell: River Legacy Living Science Center will present a new traveling exhibit, “The Nature of Things,” featuring “Bee-lieve It or Not! The Secret Lives of Honey Bees.” Visitors can investigate the Nature of Things featuring The Tooth Sleuth, What’s Bugging Belva and A Salamander’s Tale. Get the beeswax on what makes a honey bee a honey bee; discover why pollinators are important and learn who is a pollinator through an interactive video game experience. Admission to Discovery Room includes the traveling exhibit. Exhibits are organized by the Purdue Agriculture Exhibit Design Center.

Maverick Speakers Series: Samantha Power
2019-11-19 19:30
When: Nov. 19
Where: College Park Center on the UTA campus (600 S. Center St.)
Time: 7:30 p.m.
In a nutshell: The youngest ever U.S. Ambassador to the United Nations, Samantha Power has been a leading voice internationally for principled American engagement in the world. One of TIME’s “100 Most Influential People,” she has spent much of her career explaining complex geopolitical events as a Pulitzer Prize-winning author, war correspondent, and Harvard professor.

Hooray for Holidays: Theatre Arlington’s Musical TV Special
2019-11-22 - 2019-12-15
When: Nov. 22-Dec. 15
Where: Theatre Arlington (305 W. Main St.)
Show times: 7:30 p.m. on Thursday, Friday and Saturday; 2 p.m. on Sunday
Notes: Join Theatre Arlington as its cast and crew imagine what it would be like to have their own show with singing, dancing and special guest stars every performance.
For more: theatrearlington.org

The Nutcracker
2019-11-22 - 2019-11-24
Join Ballet Frontier for everyone’s favorite holiday tradition- The Nutcracker! Our Fort Worth performances are November 22-24 & tickets are on sale now!
Ballet Frontier produces a magical professional production of The Nutcracker every year featuring company members, guest artists (including American Ballet Dancer dancer Kathryn Boren!), and children of all ages.

GM Financial Parade of Lights
2019-11-24 18:00 - 20:00
At 6 p.m. on November 24, the GM Financial Parade of Lights’ “Sounds of the Season”-themed spectacular will sweep the streets of Downtown Fort Worth with more than 100 illuminated floats and an array of festive performers.
What began in 1983 with a crowd of only 25,000 people and 25 floats has grown to become the largest holiday parade in Texas and Fort Worth’s most beloved holiday tradition. Year-after-year, families gather to experience the melodies of energetic marching bands, 100+ professionally designed floats (each with more than 12,000 lights), sparkling antique cars, precision equestrian units, festive horse-drawn carriages, and carolers spreading Christmas cheer along the 1.59-mile parade route. The night will conclude with Santa and Mrs. Claus appearing on the specially designed, LED-lit, grand finale float.
New for 2019 are “Sound of the Season” performances, which will take place before and during the parade. Curated by Hear Fort Worth, five local entertainers will perform 15-minute sets as they travel block-to-block on mobile holiday-themed platforms, sponsored by Sundance Square. Performances begin at 4:30 p.m. and will continue throughout the parade.
“Downtown Fort Worth Initiatives, Inc. first produced the Parade of Lights to showcase the rich culture and community of Downtown Fort Worth,” said Nina Petty, chairman of DFWI’s Festivals and Events Committee. “37 years later, that mission stands true as we continue to bring thousands of residents and visitors alike to the heart of Downtown during the holiday season.”
Parade attendees are encouraged to arrive early to snap photos next to the majestic Sundance Square Christmas Tree, shop and eat at the 50+ retailers and restaurants located throughout downtown, and enjoy live holiday entertainment.
The parade and opening ceremonies will officially start on Weatherford and Throckmorton Streets at 6 p.m. The parade will proceed east along Weatherford Street, and turn south on Commerce Street all the way to 9th Street. At 9th Street, the parade will proceed west to Houston Street, and then turn north on Houston Street all the way to 2nd Street. At 2nd Street, the parade will proceed west to Throckmorton Street, then turn south and conclude at 3rd and Throckmorton Streets.
There are many opportunities to participate in the 2019 GM Financial Parade of Lights:
• Reserve “Street Seats”
○ While the parade is free and open to the public, attendees can get the most illuminating experience by purchasing reserved tickets, or “Street Seats,” in advance. Tickets start at $12.95 and are available for purchase now. Visit www.FortWorthParadeOfLights.org/Parade-Info/Street-Seats/ to view all reserved seating options and discounted packaged ticket prices.
• View the parade online or on TV
○ If you can’t make it in person, tune in to KTXA-TV Texas 21 for a live broadcast. The parade will also be simulcast on GM Financial’s Facebook page at Facebook.com/GMFinancial.
• Enter a Float
○ Applications are open until September 27 for those interested in entering a float. Entry forms and rates can be found at www.FortWorthParadeOfLights.org/participate
• Volunteer
o For those interested in volunteering, various opportunities such as hospitality,
parade walkers, seating attendants, and more are available at https://www.fortworthparadeoflights.org/participate/volunteer/
• Become a Sponsor
o As a 501c (3) non-profit organization, Downtown Fort Worth Initiatives, Inc. seeks the support of corporate sponsors and partners to help maintain the free and high-quality production of the parade for the Fort Worth community. Visit www.FortWorthParadeOfLights.org/Sponsors.
ABOUT THE GM FINANCIAL PARADE OF LIGHTS
Celebrating its 37th year in 2019, the GM Financial Parade of Lights will take place on Sunday, November 24, and feature more than 100 illuminated floats marching down a 1.59-mile parade route in Downtown Fort Worth. Event producers Downtown Fort Worth Initiatives, Inc. first staged the parade in 1983 as a means to help shift perceptions of the Central Business District. It has since grown to become one of the largest illuminated parades in the U.S. with nearly 100 entries and tens of thousands in attendance.
2019 parade sponsors include GM Financial, Atmos Energy, Sundance Square, Hilton Fort Worth, Visit Fort Worth, 95.9 The Ranch, 92.1 Hank FM, 98.7 K-LUV, and Karen and Larry Anfin. For more information, visit www.FortWorthParadeofLights.org.
The official hashtag for the 2019 GM Financial Parade of Lights is #2019ParadeOfLights. For the latest updates on the 37th annual GM Financial Parade of Lights, visit the Parade of Lights:
• Online: www.FortWorthParadeOfLights.org
• On Facebook: www.Facebook.com/ParadeofLightsFW
• On Twitter: www.Twitter.com/ParadeOf_Lights
• On Instagram: www.instagram.com/paradeoflightsfw/

Arlington Turkey Trot
2019-11-28 08:00 - 14:00
The 10th annual Arlington Turkey Trot will be held at 8 a.m. on Nov. 28 at Globe Life Park.
Net proceeds benefit the Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Tarrant County. The family-friendly event is open to all ages and abilities.

Family Movie Nights at The LOT Downtown
2019-11-30
When: Nov. 8, 30
Where: The LOT Downtown (110 S Main St., Mansfield)
Show time: See below
Notes: The LOT Downtown will present a pair of movies this month. “Lego Movie 2” will be shown at 7 p.m. on Nov. 8. “The Grinch” will be shown at 8 p.m. on Nov. 30.

Cookies with the Clauses
2019-11-30
3rd annual Cookies with the Clauses
Saturday, November 30, 2019 @ 5 p.m.
JLA Center for Community Service
Cost: $5/person early bird before Nov. 30, 2019, $7/person on site (3 and under are free)
$10 Santa photos (Will receive watermarked digital images – can purchase non-watermark version from photographer Paul Knudsen)
$5/1 raffle ticket, $10/3 raffle tickets
Santa Claus is coming to town! Join us on November 30th at the center as we kick off the holiday season at this wintry wonderful event! From decorating cookies to playing reindeer games to a photo opportunity with the big man himself…come for a night of family holiday fun! We’ll have a buffet of wonderful raffle packages to further support our community. Whether you decide to dress in your matching pajamas or your best dress, all are welcome for this night of family fun. Proceeds from our fundraisers allow the JLA to support the Arlington community through the development of women, funding, volunteer hours, education and free meeting space at our Center for Community Service building.

Hooray for Holidays: Theatre Arlington’s Musical TV Special
2019-12-01 - 2019-12-15
Where: Theatre Arlington (305 W. Main St.)
Show times: 7:30 p.m. on Thursday, Friday and Saturday; 2 p.m. on Sunday
Notes: Join Theatre Arlington as its cast and crew imagine what it would be like to have their own show with singing, dancing and special guest stars during every performance.

Concerts at Arlington Music Hall
2019-12-05 - 2019-12-31
Where: Arlington Music Hall (224 N. Center St.)
Show times: See below
Notes: This month’s concert schedule will feature the following performers/events: The Guess Who (8 p.m. on Dec. 5), Wynonna & The Big Noise Rockin’ Roots Christmas (8 p.m. on Dec. 6), Will Hearn’s “Grand Ol’ Christmas Show (7:30 p.m. on Dec. 11), Chris Milyo Big Band – Swingin’ Christmas, featuring a performance by King’s Return (8 p.m. on Dec. 20), Blue Christmas starring Al Joslin (2 p.m. on Dec. 21) and Whey Jennings & Cagney Frizzell (7:30 p.m. on Dec. 28).

Concerts at Texas Live!
2019-12-05 - 2019-12-31
Where: Texas Live!
Show times: See below
Notes: This month’s schedule includes the following performers/events: Benton Lawson (5:30 p.m. on Dec. 5, 7 p.m. on Dec. 12 and 6 p.m. on Dec. 31 at Troy’s), Bradley Banning (9 p.m. on Dec. 6, 6 p.m. on Dec. 9, 6 p.m. on Dec. 16, 6 p.m. on Dec. 23, 9 p.m. on Dec. 27 and 6 p.m. on Dec. 30 at Troy’s), M80s (10 p.m. on Dec. 6 at Live! Arena), PL Garner and the Reburns (9 p.m. on Dec. 7 at Troy’s), Matt Nestor (noon on Dec. 8 and 6 p.m. on Dec. 24 at Troy’s), Keith Mitchell (6 p.m. on Dec. 10, 6 p.m. on Dec. 17 and 9 p.m. on Dec. 20 at Troy’s), Clayton Gardner (9 p.m. on Dec. 13 at Troy’s), Cheap Trixter (10 p.m. on Dec. 13 at Live! Arena), 57 Sauce (9 p.m. on Dec. 14 and 9 p.m. on Dec. 21 at Troy’s), The Drop (11 p.m. on Dec. 14 at Live! Arena), NMG Underground (1:30 p.m. on Dec. 15 and 4 p.m. on Dec. 29 at Troy’s), Chadwick Cook of Jerico (6 p.m. on Dec. 18 at Troy’s), Brad Thompson (7 p.m. on Dec. 19 at Troy’s), The Dick Beldings (9 p.m. on Dec. 20 at Live! Arena) and Legacy 4 (9 p.m. on Dec. 28 at Troy’s).

Epic Waters: Breakfast with Santa
2019-12-07, 2019-12-14, 2019-12-21
Epic Waters Indoor Waterpark just got a little more magical! Bring your little ones to have breakfast with Santa! You’ll get a complimentary souvenir photo with Santa, enjoy a delicious breakfast buffet, holiday crafts and all-day splash and play. Create the best Christmas memory this season on December 7, 14, and 21 starting at 8 am!
Visit https://epicwatersgp.com/breakfast-with-santa/ for more!
(NOTE: Advance ticket purchase required for Breakfast with Santa.)

Catch Jay Leno at the Theatre at Grand Prairie
2019-12-07 20:00
Jay Leno, the legendary comic and former host of “The Tonight Show,” will bring his “every man” charm and comedy to The Theatre at Grand Prairie (1001 Performance Place) during a show at 8 p.m. on Dec. 7.

“Santa Cause” Dance Party with DJ Gurrl
2019-12-14
Where: Project 215 (215 E. Front St.)
Show time: 9 p.m.
Notes: Join DJ Gurrl for a dance party you won’t forget. Bring holiday donations (such as unopened toys, gloves, hats and mittens) for $5 off the cover.

Symphony Arlington, featuring Nicholas Newton, bass-baritone
2019-12-19
Where: Arlington Music Hall (224 N. Center St.)
Show time: 7:30 p.m.
Notes: This concert will feature Locatelli’s “Christmas Concerto,” Torke’s “December” and Capps’ “The Christmas Revels,” as well as Symphony Arlington’s annual holiday sing-along, plus lots of holiday favorites.

Lone Star NYE Live! at Texas Live!
2019-12-31
The largest New Year’s Eve event in Texas, guests of Lone Star NYE Live! at Texas Live!, will experience VIP seating options, live music and DJ, specialty food and drink packages, NYE party favors, cash cannon blasts, champagne toast with a midnight countdown with the specially designed 12-ft. ball, and other surprises for a memory-making experience as big as the Lone Star State. New this year, guests are encouraged to dress “Solid Gold” and experience “The Ocho,” a premiere Las Vegas-style party inside Troy’s that would make even Elvis proud. Tickets are already going fast; as the Platinum Experience is already sold out and limited Live! by Loews Hotel packages available to bring in 2020 for one special price all in one place, this is one party for the records.

Ring in the New Year at Lone Star NYE Live!
2019-12-31
Lone Star NYE Live!, the largest New Year’s Eve event in Texas, will be held at 8 p.m. on Dec. 31 at Texas Live!
Guests of Lone Star NYE Live! will experience VIP seating options, live music and DJ, specialty food and drink packages, NYE party favors, cash cannon blasts, a champagne toast with a midnight countdown with the specially designed 12-foot ball and other surprises for a memory-making experience as big as the Lone Star State.
New this year, guests are encouraged to dress “Solid Gold” and experience “The Ocho,” a premiere Las Vegas-style party inside Troy’s that would make even Elvis proud. Limited Live! by Loews Hotel packages were available at press time to bring in 2020 for one special price all in one place.

PY1: THROUGH THE ECHOES
2019-12-31 - 2020-02-01
Introducing the PY1 Pyramid, your destination for new entertainment. A dream-like experience of light, sound and spectacular visual effects. Discover Through the Echoes, our unique multimedia show beginning at Globe Life Park in Arlington on December 31st for a limited time only. This 50-minutes show takes visitors on a technological and emotional odyssey through space and time featuring lasers, 360° projections, kinetic stage elements, special effects and grandiose lightscapes.

Plates for a Purpose
2020-01-30
4th annual Plates for a Purpose
Thursday, January 30, 2020 @ 6 p.m. (VIP Entry Time)
JLA Center for Community Service
Cost: $50 early bird pricing (before January 1, 2020)
$60 (after January 1, 2020)
$75 VIP (complimentary cocktail and early access)
$125/couple VIP
$400 table (8 general admission tickets)
Join us for our annual Plates for a Purpose, an evening of dinner and live and silent auction. Proceeds from our fundraisers allow the JLA to support the Arlington community through the development of women, funding, volunteer hours, education and free meeting space at our Center for Community Service building.

Tee It Up for Charity TopGolf Tournament
2020-03-01
2nd Annual Tee It Up for Charity TopGolf Tournament
Sunday, March 1, 2020 @ 3 p.m.
Top Golf Fort Worth
Cost: $100/player (includes Top Golf play, food, non-alcoholic beverages)
$300/team (includes Top Golf play for 3 with shared bay, food, non-alcoholic beverages)
$350 premium team (includes Top Golf play for 3 with premium location, appetizers, food, non-alcoholic beverages)
$40/spectator (includes food, non-alcoholic beverages) Raffle-$5/1 ticket, $10/3 tickets
JLA puts a fun twist on the typical golf tournament! Join us at TopGolf Fort Worth for a night of fun for a cause. individual player, spectator, and teams of 3 are available for purchase, and premium teams ensure you the best playing spot and include appetizers to share as you play, along with food and drinks. Proceeds from our fundraisers allow the JLA to support the Arlington community through the development of women, funding, volunteer hours, education and free meeting space at our Center for Community Service building.
We’ll have prizes for best team and last place, along with opportunities for fabulous raffle prizes.
