Irving Arts Center

NOVEMBER
Thursday, Nov. 1 – JumpstART Story time – Books to Snuggle up with (children/family event)
10 a.m.
Irving Arts Center, 3333 N. MacArthur Blvd, Irving 75062
Presented by Irving Arts Center and Irving Public Library – FREE story time with a hands-on art activity to follow. November’s theme is “Books to Snuggle up with.” Open to children of all ages on the first Thursday of each month. Groups welcome, pre-registration required for groups of 15 or more. (972) 252-7558. www.IrvingArtsCenter.com

Friday, Nov. 2 to Saturday, Nov. 17 – Dracula (theater)
2:30 and 8 p.m., three weekends
Dupree Theater, 3333 N. MacArthur Blvd, Irving 75062
Presented by ICT MainStage – Dracula by Steven Dietz – Good and evil battle for the possession of a young woman’s soul in this new adaptation of the classic Bram Stoker tale. Recommended for ages 16 and up. $15-17, (972) 252-ARTS (2787) for tickets.

Wednesday, Nov. 7 – Maestra’s Favorites
7 p.m.
Carpenter Performance Hall, 3333 N. MacArthur Blvd, Irving 75062
Presented by the Lone Star Youth Orchestra - Season opener featuring the favorite works of Maestra Sarah Lee Sproul including Symphony No. 5 by Adagietto Mahler, Mars and Jupiter from Holst's The Planets, Marche Slav by Tchaikovsky and more. $5-10. (972) 252-ARTS (2787) for tickets. www.IrvingArtsCenter.com

Saturday, Nov. 10 – Love at First Sight (music)
8 p.m.
Carpenter Performance Hall, 3333 N. MacArthur Blvd, Irving 75062
Presented by Irving Symphony Orchestra - Featuring special guest violinist Mariusz Patyra, first prize winner at the 2001 Nicolo Paganini International violin competition in Italy. Concert to include Shostakovich’s Symphony No. 5. $31-49. (972) 252-ARTS (2787) for tickets. www.IrvingArtsCenter.com

Monday, Nov. 12 – Cirque Voilá!
7:30 p.m.
Carpenter Performance Hall, 3333 N. MacArthur Blvd, Irving 75062
Presented by Entertainment Series of Irving - Cirque Voilá! showcases the core of what circus has always been about – extraordinary people doing amazing things. Nine performers blend acrobatics and comedy into this one-of-a-kind, circus experience. $30. (972) 252-ARTS (2787) for tickets. www.irvingartscenter.com.

Saturday, Nov. 17 – Reception and awards ceremony for Pastel Society of the Southwest's 25th National Exhibition (gallery event)
2-5 p.m.
Focus Gallery at the Irving Arts Center, 3333 N. MacArthur BLVD, Irving 75062
Presented by Irving Arts Center & PSSW. FREE. www.IrvingArtsCenter.com

Saturday, Nov. 17 – Celeste Golden (The 5th’s of Haydn, Mozart and Schubert)
8 p.m.
Carpenter Performance Hall, 3333 N. MacArthur Blvd, Irving 75062
Presented by the Las Colinas Symphony Orchestra - LCSO welcomes Dallas’ own rising violin virtuoso, Celeste Golden, performing Mozart’s Violin Concerto No. 5 in A Major, K. 219 (Turkish). In addition, enjoy the orchestra’s renditions of Haydn’s Symphony No. 5 in A Major and Schubert’s Symphony No. 5 in Bb Major, D. 485. $15-45. (972) 252-ARTS (2787) for tickets. www.IrvingArtsCenter.com

Friday, Nov. 23 to Sunday, Nov. 25 – Nutcracker
7:30 p.m. and 2 p.m. on Sunday
Carpenter Performance Hall, 3333 N. MacArthur Blvd, Irving 75062
Presented by Momentum Dance Company – MDC brings Nutcracker back this year to start off the Holiday season. The popular Holiday favorite is a visual delight for the whole family to enjoy. $12-20. (972) 252-ARTS (2787) for tickets. www.IrvingArtsCenter.com

Friday, Nov. 30 to Sunday, Dec. 2 – Nutcracker
2:30 and 7:30 p.m.
Carpenter Performance Hall, 3333 N. MacArthur Blvd, Irving 75062
Presented by Ballet Ensemble of Texas
$15-20. (972) 252-ARTS (2787) for tickets. www.IrvingArtsCenter.com