28th annual Dia de Los Muertos exhibition at the Bath House Cultural Center
Through Nov. 15
Dia de Los Muertos
Peruse the 28th annual Dia de Los Muertos exhibition. View the works of more than 60 artists creating in both traditional and contemporary styles to celebrate, explore and honor people, things and ideas that have passed on from this life.
Bath House Cultural Center, 521 E. Lawther, bathhousecultural.com, 214.670.8749, free
Through Nov. 26
Autumn at the Arboretum
It’s pumpkin season! The Dallas Arboretum uses more than 50,000 pumpkins, gourds and squash every year to form its nationally acclaimed storybook pumpkin village, which is on display through Nov. 26.
Dallas Arboretum, 8525 Garland, dallasarboretum.org, 214.515.6615, $10-15, plus $10 onsite parking
Through Jan. 31
‘The Art of Nature’
The Bath House Cultural Center presents “The Art of Nature,” a mixed-media art exhibition that features recent works by Silvia Thornton and Anne Neal. The works in this exhibition show what happens when an artist’s inspiration is applied to gifts from nature and earth.
Bath House Cultural Center, 521 E. Lawther, 214.670.8749, bathhousecultural.com, free
Nov. 1-2
Home tour
Join the 2014 AIA Dallas Tour of Homes from 10 a.m.-5 p.m. This year’s tour features nine homes, including the public debut of the much-anticipated PV14 house made from shipping containers and overlooking White Rock Lake.
hometourdallas.com, $25 in advance, $30 at the homes
Nov. 1
Family fundraiser
A karaoke fundraiser for a Lake Highlands family will take place 11 a.m.-noon(ish) at the Lake Highlands United Methodist Church gym. The event supports Baron Meliza — who recently was diagnosed with pancreatic cancer — his wife, Allison, and their two daughters. Wear workout clothes, leave a small donation at the door, and sing and dance your heart out.
Lake Highlands UMC, 9015 Plano, adgray1@sbcglobal.net
Nov. 8
RISD Spirit Run
Run, jog or walk past drum lines and jazz bands from four high schools along a certified 5k route Saturday at 8:30 a.m. Afterward, vote for the most excited high school and help decide which school wins the coveted Spirit Trophy. Proceeds benefit Richardson ISD education programs.
Galatyn Park, 2351 Performance, 469.593.0241, risdspiritrun.com, $25
Nov. 11
‘Travis: A Soldier’s Story’ screening
Lake Highlands High School alum Katie Norris directed the movie “Travis: A Soldier’s Story” a documentary about wounded veteran Travis Mills. The Veteran’s Day screening begins at 7 p.m. with a musical tribute from Uptown Violins and “American Idol” finalist Tim Halperin. The movie begins at 7:30 and is followed by a Q&A session with Norris.
Magestic Theater, 1925 Elm, travisthemovie.net, 214.670.3687, $25
Nov. 21-Dec. 21
‘Miracle on 34th Street’
A single mother and her young daughter, Susan, have given up on Christmas, until they meet a mysterious gentleman at Macy’s claiming to be Santa Claus. This jolly Kris Kringle brings them hope and unleashes waves of goodwill throughout New York City. Could he be the real Santa Claus?
Dallas Children’s Theater, 5938 Skillman, dct.org, 214.978.0110, $15-28
Nov. 21-Dec. 21
‘Frosty and Friends’
Join Frosty, Santa and friends for an all-new revue that blends a variety of musical and puppetry styles. In the magical world of Kathy Burks’ celebrated troupe, ornaments spring to life and dance along to carols, kittens frolic under the Christmas tree, and angels dance in the snow.
Dallas Children’s Theater, 5938 Skillman, dct.org, 214.978.0110, $15-28
Through Dec. 19
Vintage photos
A photography collection belonging to Lake Highlands residents Jack and Beverly Wilgus is on display Mondays-Fridays from 8:30 a.m.-5 p.m. “Defined By Light: Photography’s First 75 Years” includes materials predating the invention of photography and thousands historical photos.
Degolyer Library at Southern Methodist University, 6404 Hyer, 214.768.2253, smu.edu, free
