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Through the wonders of stunning digital technology, audiences are transported to the depths of the rainforest, times long before humankind existed and wild lands a world away.

Slip on some 3D glasses, and encounter Tyrannosaurs, oceans, extreme weather and even a journey through American music. The lineup includes Waking the T. Rex 3D: The Story of Sue (through Jan. 6, 2019), Oceans 3D: Our Blue Planet and America’s Musical Journey 3D (through May 23, 2019), and Extreme Weather 3D (Jan. 7-May 23, 2019).

The Museum’s cutting-edge 297-seat theater features brilliant 4K digital projection, immersive surround sound, and incredible RealD 3D capabilities that come together to create an unmatched theater experience in both 2D and 3D formats.

Waking the T. rex 3D
September 7, 2018 – January 6, 2019

Approximately 20 minutes

Travel into the field, inside science labs, and back 67 million years to the Cretaceous Period to reveal the T. rex named Sue like we’ve never known her before — from nest to death — in roaring, bone-crunching, in-your-face 3D. We witness her life-and-death struggles as she lives up to her reputation as one of the great dinosaur predators of all time, facing off with Triceratops and other threatening creatures. This is a high-drama science adventure you won’t soon forget. Get showtime information and tickets here.

Oceans 3D: Our Blue Planet
September 7, 2018 – May 23, 2019

Approximately 20 minutes

Go on a global odyssey to discover the largest and least-explored habitat on Earth. New ocean science and technology has allowed us to go farther into the unknown than we ever thought possible. From the coastal shallows to deeper, more mysterious worlds, we reveal the untold stories of the oceans’ most astonishing creatures. Narrated by Academy Award®-winning actor Kate Winslet. Get showtime information and tickets here.

America’s Musical Journey 3D
September 7, 2018 – May 23, 2019

Approximately 40 minutes

Chart-topping artist Aloe Blacc invites audiences to join him on a joyful, tune-filled, giant-screen tour of the nation’s most iconic music cities, diving into the special places and unique cultural diversity that gave birth to America’s celebrated musical heritage. Narrated by legendary Academy Award®-winning actor Morgan Freeman, America’s Musical Journey 3D reflects the nation at every turn, telling stories of survival or celebration, of love or heartache, of protest or coming together. Get showtime information and tickets here.

To view trailers and film times, go to perotmuseum.org. 

Films are presented locally by Primrose Schools.

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Ella Enchanted: The Musical

Ella of Frell is turning the traditional Cinderella story upside down! At birth, she was given the “gift” of obedience which forces her to do anything people command: whether that’s hopping on one foot all day or telling her best friend to just go away! As a teenager, strong-willed Ella chooses to reject this lifestyle as her fate and embarks on a quest to break the curse forever. Along the way, feisty Ella must outwit her evil stepsisters, escape hungry ogres, and save the prince before she can claim her real voice. In this fun and spirited musical extravaganza that stays true to the Newbery Honor book, children will discover the power of words while laughing, singing, and dancing out loud.

WHEN: Friday, January 25, 2019, 7:30 pm

WHERE: Dallas Children’s Theatre, 5938 Skillman, Dallas, Texas 75231

COST: $17-30

Recommended for ages 6 and up

FULL SCHEDULE:

January 25 – February 24, 2019

–            Friday, January 25, 7:30 PM – Opening Night

–            Saturday, January 26, 1:30 PM

–            Saturday, January 26, 4:30 PM

–            Sunday, January 27, 1:30 PM

–            Sunday, January 27, 4:30 PM (ASL Performance)

–            Saturday, February 2, 1:30 PM

–            Sunday, February 3, 1:30 PM

–            Saturday, February 9, 1:30 PM

–            Saturday, February 9, 4:30 PM

–            Sunday, February 10, 1:30 PM

–            Sunday, February 10, 4:30 PM

–            Saturday, February 16, 1:30 PM (Sensory-Friendly Performance)

–            Saturday, February 16, 4:30 PM

–            Sunday, February 17, 1:30 PM

–            Sunday, February 17, 4:30 PM

–            Saturday, February 23, 1:30 PM

–            Sunday, February 24, 1:30 PM

–            Sunday, February 24, 4:30 PM

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WHAT: Give your princess a Valentine that she won’t forget.  Schedule her for a pampering at Rose Royalty Castle. Recommended for ages 5 to 12.

WHEN:  Through the month of February, Reservations available between 9:00 AM – 8:00 PM

WHERE: Rose Royalty Castle, 1818 N I-35E,  Suite 100, Carrollton, Texas 75006

COST: $65 – Includes: One rose and a small box of chocolates, a refreshing cucumber and yogurt facial, a make up session, nails polished and a glitter tattoo, pink lemonade refreshment in a champagne glass, and relaxation in Rose Royalty Castle’s white signature robe.  Your princess will also make her own custom Valentine’s card and receive one Polaroid picture of herself.

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WHAT: LEGOLAND® Discovery Center DFW recently revealed an exciting new entrance experience that features a new walk-through factory tour with themed photo opportunities, interactive Master Model Builder Studio and premium LEGO shopping.

Visitors will enjoy a factory tour,  get the chance to see all the machinery it takes to create a LEGO brick, and have the chance to pose in front of a giant “Awesome Awaits!” photo prop complete with LEGO-filled columns. Plenty of social media-friendly photo opportunities will exist.

The Master Model Builder Studio is filled with nearly one million LEGO bricks. Guests can witness the attraction’s build team hard at work designing and building amazing LEGO models through windows visible in the factory tour as well as different points of the attraction.  The Master Model Builder will also open up the sliding windows to answer guests’ questions.

The newly-expanded store offers all the latest products including exclusive, limited edition and hard-to-find items at one of the largest LEGO providers in North Texas.  The new retail store also features a Pick-A-Brick wall and Build a Minifigure section. (Ticket not required to visit the retail store.)

WHEN: Monday – Friday, 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM; Saturday, 10:00 AM – 8:00 PM, and Sunday, 11:00 AM to 6:30 PM. The last  admission is two hours prior to closing.

WHERE: Inside Grapevine Mills Mall, 3000 Grapevine Mills Parkway, Grapevine, Texas 76051.

COST: $21.95 for guests 3 years of age and older, and FREE for kids 2 and under.  CLICK HERE to purchase special discounted tickets

About LEGOLAND® Discovery Center Dallas/Fort Worth:

The 35,000-square-foot LEGOLAND® Discovery Center indoor attraction is geared towards children ages 3 to 10 and their families, and features millions of LEGO® bricks offering a fun, highly interactive and educational two to three hour experience.

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LEGOLAND® Parks and LEGOLAND® Discovery Centers Celebrate “The LEGO® MOVIE 2: The Second Part” With Movie-Themed Event Days in 2019!

WHAT: Fans of Emmet, Wyldstyle, MetalBeard, Unikitty and Benny can rejoice! LEGOLAND Discovery Center is celebrating the long-awaited The LEGO MOVIE™ 2: The Second Part with movie-themed event days starting February 8 through March 30.

“The LEGO® Movie 2: The Second Part” reunites the heroes of Bricksburg in an all new action-packed adventure to save their beloved city. It’s been five years since everything was awesome and the citizens are facing a huge new threat: LEGO DUPLO® invaders from outer space, wrecking everything faster than they can rebuild. The battle to defeat them and restore harmony to the LEGO universe will take Emmet, Lucy, Batman and their friends to faraway, unexplored worlds, including a strange galaxy where everything is a musical. It will test their courage, creativity and Master Building skills, and reveal just how special they really are.

After guests rush to the local theater to watch the sequel to the first blockbuster, opening nationwide on Friday, February 8, they can come to LEGOLAND Discovery Center, the ultimate indoor LEGO playground amidst 10 LEGO build & play zones, a 4D cinema, rides and special movie-themed fun all geared for families with children ages 3 to 10.

The following activities are included with purchase of admission:

• “The LEGO Movie” Mystery Mosaic: Guests work together to help build a mystery LEGO mosaic. Builds will take place February 8-10 and March 11-17.
• Character Meet and Greets: Thursdays – Sundays from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Dates and times are subject to change without notice.
• “The LEGO Movie” Scavenger Hunt: Help Emmet find his friends in Miniland! Guests can submit an entry to win a LEGO prize pack. See website for official rules.

WHEN: February 8 – March 30

WHERE: Grapevine Mills Mall, 3000 Grapevine Mills Parkway, Grapevine, Texas 76051

COST: $21.95 for guests 3 years of age and older, FREE for kids 2 and under. Adults must be accompanied by children to enter. 

CLICK HERE For a list of planned activities, attraction hours and ticket prices.

TWITTER: @ldcdfw

FACEBOOK: @ldcdfw

Teen Scene Players Present The Secret Life of Girls by Linda Daugherty at Dallas Children’s Theater

Bullying in every form – from open tactics like gossiping and keeping secrets, to using friendship as a weapon – can become the prelude to dangerous behaviors like depression, cutting, and eating disorders.

This show takes an unflinching look into the world of mean girls and exposes the consequences that bullying creates. Because that girl everyone is spreading rumors about…the one who just can’t seem to fit in…chances are, you know who she is.

This production by award-winning playwright Linda Daugherty generated massive buzz when it debuted in 2007 and subsequently launched DCT’s internationally-praised teen issue series. In DCT tradition, teens and those who love them are invited to see a performance, and then stay after for a conversation with local experts.

WHEN: Friday, February 15-24

FULL SCHEDULE OF PERFORMANCES:

February 15 – February 24, 2019

–            Friday, February 15, 7:30 PM – Opening Night

–            Saturday, February 16, 1:30 PM

–            Sunday, February 17, 1:30 PM

–            Sunday, February 17, 4:30 PM

–            Friday, February 22, 7:30 PM

–            Saturday, February 23, 1:30 PM

–            Sunday, February 24, 1:30 PM (ASL Performance)

WHERE:  Dallas Children’s Theatre, 5938 Skillman, Dallas, Texas 75231

COST: $16

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Not suitable for children under 12

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Receiving rave reviews from its other national tour stops, The Art of the Brick (Feb. 23-Aug. 18, 2019) features LEGO® bricks of every size used to construct stunning works of art and structural marvels.

The Art of the Brick is a critically acclaimed traveling exhibition boasting the world’s largest and most elaborate display of pieces constructed using only LEGO^® bricks.

Works of art such as the Mona Lisa, the statues of David, Venus de Milo and Augustus of Prima Porta, a T. rex, Hokusai’s The Great Wave off Kanagawa and more made exclusively from LEGO^® bricks will be on display.

Created by world-renowned contemporary artist Nathan Sawaya, The Art of the Brick is designed to inspire ingenuity and creativity with original pieces and re-imagined versions of some of the world’s most famous art masterpieces (made exclusively from LEGO^® bricks).

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WHAT: Looking for something to do with the kids this summer? Don’t stress out, plan your children’s summer and make it the best one yet. FINDING THE RIGHT CAMP JUST GOT MUCH EASIER.

Come to the DFW Kids Directory Summer Camp Expo to seek options to keep your children enriched and entertained during the summer and into fall. Meet face-to-face with more than 40 local and out-of-state summer camps, summer activities, family exhibitors, and vendors. Admission to the Expo is free and vendors will be providing free activities, games, crafts, and giveaways. You’ll be able to grab information on a wide variety of camp options, many of which you might not have considered or even known about.

There is a camp for every child! And the DFW Kids Camp Expo will help you find the right one for yours.

WHEN: Saturday, February 23, 2019, 10:00 am – 2:00 pm

WHERE: SMU College-Moody Coliseum, 6024 Airline Rd, Dallas, TX 75205

COST: Free

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A Fashion Affair to Remember Afternoon Tea and Vintage Fashion Show with Special Guest Host Steven Porterfield, Hollywood Film Costume Specialist
Antiques Roadshow Appraiser

Join the Dallas Woman’s Forum as they travel down memory lane and re-live the romance of times past, first brought to the silver screen by Hollywood Starlets such as Audrey Hepburn, Grace Kelly, and Rita Hayworth.

Steven Porterfield, recognized vintage fashion and textile expert, will host the fashion show event. His narration of each piece will bring to life the glamour, romance, and nostalgia embodied by these beautiful ensembles.

Authentic vintage dresses will be modeled by The Dallas Woman’s Forum Fashion and Style Department members. Guests will have a chance to view these elegant fashions up close and talk to the models during the tea immediately following.

There will be an opportunity for attendees to own their own one-of-a-kind piece of fashion history.

Proceeds go to the restoration efforts of the Alexander Mansion.

WHEN: Saturday, February 23, 2019, 12:00 –  3:00 pm

WHERE: Alexander Mansion, 4607 Ross Ave, Dallas, Texas

COST:  $65 per guest, Fashion Show and Tea Included

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