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Through June 21, Dallas Summer Musicals presents the 2013 Tony Award winning Broadway Musical Rodgers & Hammerstein’s “Cinderella” at the Music Hall at Fair Park. With its fresh new take on the beloved tale of a young woman who is transformed from a chambermaid into a princess, this hilarious and romantic fairytale combines the story’s classic elements — glass slippers, pumpkin, and a beautiful ball — along with some surprising twists. Go to the website for more information.
This Sunday, June 14, the musicians of Dallas Symphony Orchestra will host a concert to benefit Dallas CASA, a nonprofit that advocates for children in foster care. Enjoy Mozart’s Sinfonia Concertante for violin and viola conducted by Gerhardt Zimmerman alongside soloists Angela Fuller-Heyde and Ann Marie Brink, who also serve as CASA volunteers. The event is at the Meadows School for the Arts at 6101 Bishop. The event is free.
Through June 20, don’t miss ‘Precious Little.’ This Madeline George play is about a linguist who’s obsessed with a dying language and communicating with an ape at the zoo. It’s at Bath House Cultural Center, 521 E. Lawther. Call 214.904.0500, or visit the website for more. The event is free.
Through July 2, the Dallas Arboretum is hosting its annual concert series. Every Thursday night, the Arboretum hosts a different band on the Martin Rutchik Concert Stage and Lawn. Bring your family and friends and your favorite food and drinks, and enjoy a concert overlooking White Rock Lake. All fall concerts are from 7 p.m.-9 p.m. Gates open at 6 p.m. The Dallas Arboretum is located at 8525 Garland. For reservations, email reservations@dallasarboretum.org or call 214.515.6615. Tickets are $15-$17 for adult members, $25-$27 for adult nonmembers, and $10 for children ages 3-12. Package deals are also available. Go online for more details.
Vickery Meadow Good Local Market will set up shop in the parking lot of the Flagship HPB every Sunday, from 10 a.m.-3 p.m. The market provides a connection between local farmers, food producers and craftsmen within our community. Shop food, clothes, jewelry and more, all made by North Texans. The Vickery Meadow Good Local Market accepts debit/credit cards and the Lone Star Card. Support for the market comes from the Vickery Meadow Improvement District. Go to the website for more.
Still have that old VHS player? If you’re looking for a reason to dust it off and give it a whirl, stop by the flagship location of Half Price Books on Northwest Highway on Friday. All VHS tapes in stock priced at $4.98 or less will be sold for $1 on Fridays only, until further notice. Call 214.379.8000 for details.
