All Proceeds Benefit BECOMING SANTA CLAUS In Memory of Chloe Shea
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“PHOTOS WITH SANTA”
November 21, 2015 in the Winspear Opera House
12:30-1:30 p.m. and 3:00-4:00 p.m.
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“FASHION FOR KINDNESS”
November 29, 2015 in the Ritz Residences, Dallas
1:00-2:00 p.m. Fashion Show & Reception
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“READING FOR KINDNESS”
December 19, 2015 at 11:00 a.m.
Bookmarks Branch of Dallas Pub. Library at NorthPark
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BECOMING SANTA CLAUS Coloring Book Available at All
“12 Months of Kindness” events and world premiere performances
DALLAS, NOVEM
BER 16, 2015 – The Dallas Opera wants to remind you that we are approaching the final month of the “12 Months of Kindness” campaign, designed to support the upcoming world premiere production of Mark Adamo’s BECOMING SANTA CLAUS, opening on Friday, December 4th at 7:30 p.m. in the Margot and Bill Winspear Opera House at the AT&T Performing Arts Center.
Both the new holiday-themed opera and the campaign are dedicated to Chloe Shea, who passed away before her fourth birthday, following a ten-month struggle with brain cancer.
The 12 Months of Kindness Committee has focused on sharing opportunities to give back to other families, all year long, while raising awareness and support for BECOMING SANTA CLAUS.
Coat drives, sock drives, toy drives, and other philanthropic efforts have been key components of each “12 Months of Kindness” event. These events have involved the whole family, from two-year-olds to teenagers, instilling an understanding and appreciation for philanthropy and kindness.
To date, the Committee has raised $79,000 for BECOMING SANTA CLAUS in memory of Chloe Shea, and is on track to meet its $100,000 goal.
To learn more or register for an upcoming event, visit:
www.dallasopera.org/kindness
“PHOTOS WITH SANTA”
Saturday, November 21, 2015
12:30-1:30 p.m. and 3:00-4:00 p.m.
Winspear Opera House, 2nd Floor Lounge
$20 donation for a photo with Santa to take home
Act of Kindness: A non-perishable food pantry item for the North Texas Food Bank
“FASHION FOR KINDNESS”
Sunday, November 29, 2015
1:00-2:00 p.m. Fashion Show and Reception
The Ritz Residences
$20 donation for children under 12 to participate in fashion show
(Child must arrive in favorite holiday outfit at 12:30 p.m.)
$10 donation per person to attend fashion show
Act of Kindness: An unwrapped, new toy for “Toys for Tots”
All proceeds benefit Becoming Santa Claus in memory of Chloe Shea.
“READING FOR KINDNESS: BECOMING SANTA CLAUS Coloring Book Reading”
Saturday, December 19, 2015 at 11:00 a.m.
The Bookmarks Branch of the Dallas Public Library, NorthPark
A Celebrity Guest Reads this 22-page Coloring Book, Attendance is FREE
The Dallas Opera has created a special coloring book, Becoming Santa Claus, to be distributed to children’s hospitals in advance of the December 6th simulcast. Dallas-area high school art students submitted designs earlier this year, to be incorporated into this unique coloring book. Their original creations will be exhibited in the Winspear Lobby throughout these performances. The Becoming Santa Claus coloring book will also be available at every performance of this world premiere production – and at all “12 Months of Kindness” events – for a donation of $20 per book.
THE 12 MONTHS OF KINDNESS COMMITTEE
Maile Shea, Chair
Carrie Ellen Adamian
Yasmin Bhatia
Jennifer Blankenship
Milene Carvalho
Alise Cortez
Ashley Crump
Veronica Diaz
Mimi Edmonds
Jennifer Franklin
Belinda Hancock
Molly Lang
Patricia de Leon
Sarah Little
Rhonda Marcus
Catherine Nettune
Melanie Schoenvogel
Sarah Shaw
Shenley Smith
Stacie Whitley
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EVENTS, GUESTS AND ARTISTS SUBJECT TO CHANGE
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION IS CONVENIENTLY AVAILABLE ONLINE, 24/7
VISIT WWW.DALLASOPERA.ORG AND CHECK THE CALENDAR LISTINGS
For high-resolution digital photographs suitable for print
To arrange an interview or obtain additional information
Please contact Suzanne Calvin, Director of Media and Public Relations
214.443.1014 or suzanne.calvin@dallasopera.org
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Ticket Information for the 2015-2016 Dallas Opera Season
All performances are in the Margot and Bill Winspear Opera House at the AT&T Performing Arts Center unless otherwise described. Single Tickets range from $19 to $275. Flex Subscriptions are on sale now starting at $75. Family performance tickets are just $5. For more information or to make your purchase, contact The Dallas Opera Ticket Services Office at 214.443.1000 or visit us online, 24/7, at www.dallasopera.org.