December 2010

Home For The Holidays…Fun For Everyone! Nov. 26, 2010 to Jan. 2, 2011

Concierge Discount Tickets

$20Embark on the ultimate holiday experience as you step into a world of spectacular holiday

entertainment that will get you excited about the season. Sled down a white blanket of snow at Snow Hill. Visit Santa's Workshop for crafts, cookie decorating, shopping & photo memories with Santa! Thousands of twinkling lights & festive decorations! It’s celebration the entire family can enjoy! Check Six Flags.com for operating hours.

Gate Price: $54.99+ tax per ticket!

With events like Christmas on Main in Historic Downtown Grapevine; Lonestar Christmas at the Gaylord Texan Resort and Grapevine Opry Christmas Spectacular, Grapevine is the Christmas Capital of Texas.

Bass Pro Shops’ “Santa’s Wonderland”November 6 – December 24

Bass Pro Shops will feature "Santa's Wonderland", a 5,000 square-foot magical village for the kids comprised of both animated and live elves, Lionel and Bachmann old-time model trains area, Fisher-Price remote control cars, a Red Ryder laser arcade, and activity tables where you can write a letter to Santa, color and do fun crafts every weekend. FREE Photo with Santa! Customers can get a free 4x6 photo with Santa and his reindeer during the following times:

November 8 – December 12 Monday through Friday: 5:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. Saturday: 10:00 a.m. – 8:00 p.m. Sunday: 12:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.

December 13 – 23 Monday through Friday: 10:00 a.m. – 8:00 p.m. Saturday: 10:00 a.m. – 9:00 p.m. Sunday: 12:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.

For store hours and additional information, call 972-724-2018 or visit www.BassPro.com.

For more information about Christmas in Grapevine.

Concierge DiscountsMovie TicketsAMC Silver $6.50AMC Gold $7.50 UnrestrictedAngelika Film Center $6.50Cinemark $6.25Cinemark Platinum $7.25 UnrestrictedLandmark Theaters $7.50Studio Movie Grill $6.50 Unrestricted

EntertainmentAT & T Performing Arts Center Discounts apply to select showsDallas Arboretum Adult $7.00 ($10.00 regular) Senior $6.00 ($9.00 regular) Child (3+) $5.50 ($7.00 regular)

Dallas Symphony Orchestra 10% off select performancesDallas Zoo - Adult $7.00 ($10.00 Reg.)Dallas Summer Musicals Service fees waivedNasher Sculpture Center 10% discount at The Nasher Store Adult $8.00 ($10.00 Reg.) Military/Dr. $5.00 ($7.00 Reg.) Student $3.00 ($5.00 Reg.) 12 years old & younger are FREE

Holiday in the Park $20.00 Tickets Valid November 26, 27 & 28 December 17, 18, &19 (Children under 2 are FREE.)

6th Floor Museum-Adult $10.50 ($13.50 Reg.)6th Floor Museum-Child $6.00 ($12.50 Reg.)

Tiffany 15% discount

M&M Special Events 15% discount

Precision Delivery $75/hr (reg. $85/hr)

Premier Transportation 10% discount

RP Valet $30 (reg. rate $40/hr)Great Wolf Lodge 20% off

Velvet Snout 10% discount off services

Wynne Transportation Sedan transfer - $82.50 (Dallas, Addison, Richardson, Plano) – a 15% discount off of rack rate, SUV Transfer - $105, Van Transfer - $135  6 or 10 passenger limousine - $85 per hour weekday, $100 per hour on the weekend, 4 hour minimum

For additional information, visit www.GrapevineTexasUSA.com/Christmas or call 817-410-8136.

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Included: Page(s): Table of Contents…………………………………………………………………………….…….. 1-2 Bass Pro’s “Santa’s Wonderland” ……………………………………………………………….… 3 Breakfast with Santa and Cha! Cha! – Rainforest Cafe……………………………………..….….. 3 British Emporium - Holiday Events…………………….…………………………………….….… 4 Canton in the City Holiday Gift Market-Grapevine Convention Center…………………….….…. 4 Carol of Lights - Presented by Grapevine Towne Center……………………………..………….… 4 Christmas Decorations in Historic Downtown Grapevine……………………………….……..….. 5 Christmas Family Movies at the Palace-Presented by Statewide Remodeling…………………...... 5 Christmas Music on Main Street………………………………………………………………….... 5 Christmas on Main………………………………………………………………………………..… 6 Christmas Songs at the Grapevine Public Library……..……………………………………….…... 6 Christmas Wine Trains (see Grapevine Vintage Railroad) ………………………………………... 14 Church at the Cross “Journey to Bethlehem”………………………………………….…………... 6 Delaney Vineyards -Holiday Events..…………………………………………………………….... 7 First Baptist Church Grapevine………………………………………….………………………..... 7 First United Methodist – 74th Annual Music Celebration of the Season…………………….….…. 8 Foto Fun – Create Christmas Memories…..………………………….…………………………….. 8 Gaylord Texan - Tree Lighting……………………………………………………………….....…. 8 Gaylord Texan - “Dismay In A Manger” Murder Mystery Dinner Theater…………………...…… 9-10 Gaylord Texan - ICE!™....……………………………………………………..……….……..……. 10 Gaylord Texan - Lone Star Christmas™……………………………………………..………….….. 11 Gaylord Texan – SNOW!™…………………………….…………………………………………... 11 Grapevine Community Activity Center Activities……………………………………………….… 12 Grapevine Fire Department - 8th Annual Breakfast with Santa………….……………..………....... 12 Grapevine Mills mall…………………………………………………………………………........... 13 Grapevine Opry Christmas Spectacular…………………………………………………………….. 13 Grapevine Visitors Shuttle………………………………………………………………………….. 14 Grapevine Vintage Railroad - Christmas Wine Trains …………………………………….……..... 14 Grapevine Vintage Railroad -North Pole Express –Presented by Chesapeake Energy……….……. 14-15 Grapevine Vintage Railroad -North Pole Fun Park, General Store and Parking/Shuttle…….….…. 15-16 Grapevine Vintage Railroad - After Christmas Trains……………………………………………… 16 Great Wolf Lodge-“Snowland”™ & Other Activities…………………………………..................... 17 “Home for the Holidays” - Broadway-style Musical at the Palace Theatre………........................... 18 Hyatt Regency DFW Holiday Gingerbread Display……………………………………………….. 18 “ICE! ™” (see Gaylord Texan)……………………………………………………………….….….. 6 Light Show Spectacular at the Gazebo………….………………………………………………….. 19 Lighting of the Yule Log……………………………………………………………………………. 19 Murder Mystery Dinner Theater - “Dismay in a Manger” (See Gaylord Texan)……..……………. 14-15 North Pole Express®- Presented by Chesapeake Energy (see Grapevine Vintage Railroad)……… 14-15 Parade of Lights - Presented by Baylor Regional Medical Center at Grapevine................................ 19 Photo Opportunities (see Foto-Fun – Create Christmas Memories)………………………………… 8 Polar Ice House……………………………………………………………………………………… 19 Radio Disney on site at North Pole Fun Park……………………………………………………….. 20

Holiday Events & Activities

NorthPark Center (Level 2 between Neimans &

Nordstrom)

Costs $6.00 for adults and $3.00 for children (ages 2 to 12) and senior citizens (65 and older). Children under 2 year old are  admitted free

The Trains at NorthPark is the most elaborate toy train exhibit in all of Texas and has been completely redesigned this season. Set on 1,600 feet of track, the trains roll on a

journey across America past scenes of downtown Dallas, the Cotton Bowl and the State Fair of Texas, New York City, Washington, D.C., New England, the Grand Canyon, Route 66, Santa’s North Pole, San Francisco and various cross country highlights.

The exhibit encompasses more than 4,000 square feet of train themed environments, with all the trimmings of the holiday train travel experience—steam engine and coach cars, water towers and baggage cart, ticket booth and train station.

The Trains at NorthPark opens Saturday, November 20, 2010 and runs through Sunday, January 2, 2011. The exhibit is open Monday through Saturday, from 10:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. and on Sunday, Noon to 6:00 p.m.

The Trains at NorthPark will close early on November 24, Thanksgiving Eve, at 6 p.m.; December 24, Christmas Eve, at 4 p.m.; December 31, New Year’s Eve, at 6 p.m. and January 1, New Year’s Day, at 6 p.m.. The exhibit will be closed Thanksgiving and Christmas Day.

Discount tickets available at Tom Thumb ($1.00 off regular admission)

Celebrate the holidays with beautiful music from the Dallas Symphony Orchestra. From Christmas Pops with Marvin Hamlisch,

December 2 - 4, to popular carols at the Christmas Celebration Concerts, Yuletide classics with Michael W. Smith and sparkling waltzes on New Years Eve, beloved holiday entertainment by the Dallas Symphony Orchestra is a cherished tradition for young and old.

Dallas Symphony Orchestra Holiday ConcertsMichael W, Smith November 30-December 1

Christmas Pops December 2-4(with Marvin Hamlisch)

Christmas Celebration December 9-19

Mannheim Steamroller December 26-27

New Years Eve December 31

Contact the Concierge for specific performance times and ticket prices

Trans-Siberian OrchestraDecember 19 at 3pm and 7:30pmAmerican Airlines Center

Trans-Siberian Orchestra, one of the top selling concert acts in the world, creates one of the most captivating concert experiences on the road today. December 19th for two performances. Insistent on giving their fans the most "value for their dollar," TSO puts on an over-the-top audio/

visual spectacular complete with lasers, pyrotechnics and state of the art lighting allowing generations of fans to be enthralled year after year.

Ticket Prices$59.50

$49.00

$33.50 ( Regular price $38.50)

$27.00 Children 2 years and older need a ticket. $1 service charge per order.

Dallas White Rock MarathonDecember 5, 2010Victory Park

The course begins and ends in Victory Park at the American Airlines Center near downtown Dallas and runs to and around scenic White Rock Lake, with so much course entertainment that you might forget you're running a marathon. For more information abouth the White Rock Marathon, (214)303-1200

A Tuna ChristmasEisemann CenterDecember 28, 2010 to January 2, 2011.

You will love A Tuna Christmas starring author/actors Joe Sears and Jaston Williams, who play the entire cast of over 20 eccentric characters of both genders and various ages.

A Tuna Christmas centers on a small Texas town's annual Christmas Yard Display Contest, won 14 times in a

row by Vera Carp. A mysterious "Christmas Phantom," known for vandalizing the yard displays, threatens to throw the contest into turmoil. Among the subplots are Bertha Bumiller's attempts to hold her family together at Christmas time, and Joe Bob Lipsey's struggle to successfully stage his production of A Christmas Carol despite numerous vexations and obstacles.

Tickets prices range from $29.00 to $59.00.

December 4, 20109:00 AM to 7:00 PMFair Park

FREE and open to the public, the MetroPCS Fair Park Holiday event will feature 10 fun-filled hours of water-dancing, craft-making, gift-buying, tree-lighting, fireworks-flying, good ol’ seasonal glee.

There will be a medley of merriment including a fireworks finale from the rooftops, the official City of Dallas tree-lighting ceremony, kids crafts, a shopping bazaar, holiday-themed entertainment and foods, family-fun activities, Bellagio-style

“dancing water” shows at the Esplanade Fountain synchronized to music at the top of every hour (from 10 a.m. – 6 p.m.), plus FREE visits to Fair Park’s museums.

With free museum admission from 10 a.m. – 4 p.m., you will enjoy visiting the newly-opened Texas Museum of Automotive History, African American Museum, the recently renovated Children's Aquarium at Fair Park, Museum of Nature & Science, Museum of the American Railroad, Texas Discovery Gardens, Hall of State, and The Women’s Museum.

A variety of free entertainment will be on tap including a performance by the Dallas Black Dance Theatre’s Junior Dance Academy, a puppet show by Le Theatre de Marionette, the Chuck Anderson Quartet and a special performance of “Giggle, Giggle, Quack” by the Dallas Children’s Theater .

Admission is free. The City of Dallas charges $10 to park within the gates of Fair Park, or visitors can ride DART’s Green Line to the Fair Park Station. For more information, call the Fair Park Information Line at 214-421-9600 or go to fairpark.org.

Holiday Events & Activities

Holiday at The HeardDecember 17-196:30-9:00PM

See thousands of twinkling holiday lights along one of The Heard’s nature trails...

Bundle up your family and experience a really unique holiday lighting display at The Heard Natural Science Museum and

Wildlife Sanctuary in McKinney, TX. Your family will love the Heard Holiday Trail of Lights, with thousands of holiday décor and lights; synchronized to holiday music-for a ½ mile along the Heard nature trails. Bring your cameras and take photos with Father Christmas and Mother Nature in a festive, decorated cabin also along the trail. Listen to live holiday music in the Heard outdoor amphitheater and enjoy hot beverages.

Tickets will be available to the public beginning Wednesday, Dec 6. Order your tickets online. Admission:

Online, Advance Adult --$6   Online, Advance Child (3-12) -- $4At Door, Adult -- $7                    At door, Child (3-12) -- $5Ages 2 and under are free

A Charlie Brown Christmas by Charles Schulz

Gaylord Texan ResortNov. 12, 2010 – Jan. 3, 2011Mon. – Thurs. 10 am to 9 pmFri.– Sun. 10 am to10 pm

The awe-inspiring ICE!™ attraction — carved from 2 million pounds of ice — will

for the first time showcase A Charlie Brown Christmas by Charles Schulz! Lone Star Christmas at Gaylord Texan will provide a winter wonderland including 1.5 million holiday lights, a 52-foot rotating Christmas tree, a life-sized Gingerbread House, 12,000 ornaments, and Santa Claus himself, just to name a few. This will be a magical holiday experience your family won’t forget!

Concierge Discount TicketsUse Discount Code: CORPCON. Order online at www.gaylordtexan.com or by calling 817-722-9444(All prices are plus tax & service charge. Ticket purchase includes self parking charge.)

Monday- ThursdayAdult $20.95 (Discounted Price $15.95)No discounts are available Friday – Sunday

(All prices are plus tax & service charge. Ticket purchase includes self parking charge.)

Christmas Lights Tour Start a holiday tradition with your family on one of the horse-drawn carriage tours to see homes that are beautifully decorated for Christmas.

Three Jays Carriages and White Haven Christmas

Tours leave from Highland Park Village in Dallas and tour the historic homes of Highland Park.

Elegant and festively decorated carriages are available for couples, as well as for groups of 6-12. Prices vary. Reservations are required.

Children's Medical Center Holiday Parade December 4, 2010 Downtown DallasThe parade runs from Commerce Street and Austin and will end at City Hall Plaza. Starts at 10am.

Snowball Express: Parade of Gratitude Victory ParkDecember 10, 2010 (214) 303-1200For the past couple of years, Snowball Express has been welcoming children of our fallen military heroes to North Texas. Please join us by showing your gratitude. 10am.

MetroPCS Fair Park Holiday Fair Park December 4, 2010 (214) 670-8400The free, family-friendly holiday event will feature entertainment, arts and crafts, a Holiday Market, fireworks, and more! 9am-7pm.

Christmas/Kwanzaa Concert Black Academy of Arts & LettersDecember 11, 2010 214-743-2440The choirs of various Dallas Independent School District combine together to create an awesome musical combination. More than 300 voices will highlight the holiday season with hymns, spirituals, gospel and classical music.

Black Nativity Bishop Arts Theater CenterDecember 9 - 19, 2010 (214)948-0716In this exciting holiday favorite, New Arts Six, an ensemble made up of classically trained artists, tells the Christmas story like no other production ever has.

Christmas in the Park Fair ParkDecember 18, 2010 (214) 670-8400Christmas in the Park is Dallas' largest holiday charity event. It helps parents make Christmas wishes come ture for their whole families.

The Magic of Santa Dallas ArboretumNov 26 - Jan 2 (214) 515-6500Enjoy a compilation of hundreds of Santas in all shapes, sizes and colors from private collections on display in the DeGolyer Estate from 10am-4pm daily. Professional Santa photos ($15) available weekends from 11am- 3pm. Photos with Santa available through December 23.

ICE Gaylord Texan ResortNov. 12, 2010-Jan. 3, 2011 817-722-9444See the spectacular winter wonderland featuring a Charlie Brown Christmas by Charles Schulz. Special Concierge Discount available for selected show times. Order your tickets online. Use discount code: CORPCON

How the Grinch Stole Christmas Winspear Opera HouseDecember 7-12, 2010 (214) 443-1000The Musical features Max the Dog as he narrates this classic holiday tale as the mean and scheming Grinch, whose heart is "two sizes too small", decides to steal Christmas away from the Whos.

Irving Holiday Exhibition Irving Arts CenterNov. 27-Dec. 31, 2010 (972) 252-7558The holidays come alive with creative paintings and drawings by Irving ISD students, settled alongside 20 Nutcracker-inspired trees decorated by Irving parent teacher organizations. Gallery Admission is FREE.

The Nutcracker Texas Ballet TheaterNov 27 - Dec 5, 2010 AT&T Performing Arts CenterDecember 10 - 24, 2010 Bass Performance HalBring in the Holiday season with Ben Stevenson’s critically-acclaimed production of The Nutcracker. This beloved ballet tells the story of Clara and her magical Nutcracker Prince as they embark on a thrilling adventure.

Handel's Messiah Ft Worth Symphony Orchestra t December 6, 2010 Bass Performance Hall Southwestern Seminary Master Chorale

Jingle Bells, Batman Smells! Dallas Children's TheaterNov. 19 - Dec. 23, 2010 (214) 978-0110Based on the wildly popular book series by Barbara Park, see the world thru the eyes of a sassy and impulsive first grader in an ALL NEW holiday production. What kind of Secret Santa gift is Junie B. going to give her arch nemesis, Tattleta.

The Snow Queen Dallas Children's TheaterNov. 26-Dec.23, 2010 (214) 978-0110Celebrate the season as Kathy Burks’ renowned troupe adapts Hans Christian Andersen’s winter’s tale of the triumph of love. This classic story promises to be a thrilling adventure and an unforgettable visual world of wonder!

A Christmas Carol Kalita Humphreys TheaterNov. 26 - Dec. 24, 2010 (214) 522-8499No holiday story compares to A Christmas Carol. And no holiday season is complete without this funny, spooky, uplifting classic. Contact the Concierge to order tickets for this holiday event. Special discounted tickets are available for selected performances. See the Concierge for details.

The Trinity River Plays Dallas Theater CenterNovember 8-December 5, 2010 (214) 880-0202Loyalty, betrayal...family. Fiercely independent Iris has made a successful life for herself as a journalist in New York City, but when her marriage fails, she begins to unravel.

Winter Series Wyly TheatreDecember 8-12, 2010 (214) 880-0202Full of poise, power, and passion audiences will experience a new work from multi- talented Broadway choreographer Francesca Harper, while New York choreographer Hope Boykins returns to Dallas with her pensive yet subtle work.

Greater Dallas Youth Orchestra presents Holiday MagicDecember 8, 2010 Meyerson Symphony Center"Holiday Magic" concert features over 200 young musicians on the stage of the Meyerson. The GDYO and the Youth Chorus of Greater Dallas will perform holiday works. Tickets $8-$40. The concert starts at 7:30pm. (214) 871-4550

Organ Recital Meyerson Symphony CenterDecember 17, 2010 (214) 871-4550A FREE organ recital given by Mary Preston, resident organist with the Dallas Symphony Orchestra, on the Lay Family Concert Organ. This 30 minute presentation will be followed by a one-hour tour of the Morton H. Meyerson Symphony Center. 12:30pm.

Holiday Events

Dallas Mavericks BasketballDiscount tickets for selected Mavs games are available

online. Simply select the desired game, search for available seats, order and print your tickets.

Use Special Offer Code: concierge

www.nba.com/mavericks/concierge.html

Ticket PricesUpper Level $12, $$25 (reg. $15, $31)Lower Level $71, $75 (reg. $79, $90)

Dallas Stars HockeyContact the Concierge to order discounted Dallas

Stars tickets of up to 54% off the gate price.

Ticket PricesLower Level $45 (gate up to $99)

Priority Terrace $25 (gate $40)Terrace Level $15 (gate $30)