On Friday, Dec. 13, don’t miss the eighth annual Local Honey Holiday Mix Concert at Lakewood Theater. Virtuoso and lead vocalist Kelly Brown brings her creative ringmaster talents to cross-pollinate a mix of Dallas’ finest musicians. The all-local band performs original holiday arrangements in a set that includes everything from big-band swing and bluegrass to alt-pop and rocked-up classical pieces. At Lakewood Theater, 1825 Abrams. Call 214.821.7469, or tickets available at lakewoodtheater.com for $20.
Also a Lakewood Theater, on Saturday, Dec 14, Dallas crooner Ricki Derek and his full big-band orchestra, complete with strings, returns to the Lakewood Theater for the fifth year with A Merry Little Christmas Show. The show combines the old Christmas television specials from the ’60s and ’70s with the energy and excitement of a 21st century live show. There’s a family-friendly show at 4 p.m. and a martini show at 8:30 p.m. Lakewood Theater, 1825 Abrams, rickiderek.com/christmas, 214.821.7469, matinee prices $10 for kids and $20 for adults, evening prices $22.50-$32.50.
Belmont Garage turns 50 on Friday, Dec. 13. Ray Lewis of Belmont Garage celebrates 50 years in business in Lakewood, and he hasn’t retired yet. Join the (large) Lewis family during the celebration, which starts at 11 a.m. and goes until the food runs out. They will grill as well as serve cake and cold drinks. Belmont Garage is located at 6359 Belmont. Go to belmontgarage.net or call 214.823.3836. The event is free.
It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas. This Saturday, Dec. 14, Bishop Lynch Brigade drill team is ready to help you with your shopping list during the team’s fifth annual Christmas Bazaar from 9 a.m.-4 p.m. in the school’s atrium, hallway and cafeteria. There is everything from jewelry, makeup, scarves, home goods, baked goods, bags, children’s items, baskets, candles, quilts, crosses, greeting cards and much more. Bishop Lynch High School, 9750 Ferguson. Email bishoplynchbrigade@yahoo.com for more info. No charge.
On Sunday, Dec. 15, St. Matthew’s Cathedral Arts is hosting its Festival of Nine Lessons and Carols in the Cathedral starting at 5 p.m. The cathedral choir and selected readers unfold the Christmas narrative about the birth of Jesus Christ, with familiar choral settings and scriptural accounts according to a much-loved pattern dating from 1918. A reception with mince pies and wassail follows in the Justus Sundermann Gallery. St. Matthew’s Episcopal Cathedral is at 5100 Ross Avenue. Go to cathedralartsdallas.org, or call 214.887.6552. Event is free.
DALLAS CITYSCAPE is back at the Galleria Dallas from Dec. 14. To Jan. 5. Cityscape, an engaging and educational exhibit featuring several Dallas landmarks comprised of more than 2.5 million blocks and other toy-building supplies. Families can stroll through the amazing exhibit, enjoy: interactive play at special building stations and even put personal creations on display. DALLAS CITYSCAPE benefits East Dallas Community Schools, a non-profit organization that operates early childhood learning centers with programs to meet the needs of children from birth to age nine. $5 for adults and children ages 2 and up; Children’s ticket includes a special prize.
Randy Brodnax and Friends Christmas Art Sale, where a wide range of art works and fine crafts will be available, is to be held at the Son’s of Hermann Hall at 3414 Elm, on Dec. 13—15. Admission is free. For more information, contact Zeke and Marty at 903.853.3311 or Randy Brodnax at 214.232.0980, or visit www.randybrodnax.com.
