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{{Constituent First Name}},

With the hustle and bustle of the holidays, it can be hard to slow down and smell the poinsettias. Still, we hope you’ll take a moment to join us for our remaining Sammons Cabaret show, Making Spirits Bright, of the fall season on Friday, December 19, 2025, at 7:30 PM—be sure to purchase your tickets soon.

Dallas is full of arts and culture this season, and the Sammons Center is no exception. Keep scrolling to explore everything happening this month, including events from our resident groups and virtual office users.

Thank you to all who have participated in our Fall Annual Appeal — we are so close to achieving our $30,000 goal! Thanks to a generous $15,000 matching grant from the Howard Hallam Family Foundation, your gift to the Sammons Center will be matched dollar-for-dollar, now through December 31stDonations can be made online at www.sammonsartcenter.org/donate or mailed to the Sammons Center at 3630 Harry Hines Blvd, Dallas, TX 75219. 

Thank you for being part of our vibrant community. We hope to see you this month—but if not, please know that our staff and volunteers are wishing you a warm and joyful holiday season.

Sincerely, 

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Joanna St. Angelo

Executive Director

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MAKING SPIRITS BRIGHT

Friday, December 19, 2025 @ 7:30 PM 

Meadows Hall - Doors open at 7:00 PM

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Celebrate the season with a joyful cabaret concert that wraps the music, merriment, and a dash of surprise into one dazzling package. Featuring festive favorites, sing-alongs, surprise guests, and maybe even a visit from the jolliest figure of all, this one-of-a-kind holiday concert will leave you humming all the way home. Come for the songs, stay for the spirit, and don't forget to grab a seasonal treat on your way in! 

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MEMBERSHIP

Sammons Center members help support quality performances by top local artists, legends and rising stars alike, who perform at Sammons Jazz, Cabaret, and Discovery concerts. Presenting a diverse range of music, from swing and Latin jazz to the Great American Songbook, contemporary pop, world music, and more, the concerts are held in a relaxed and intimate setting. 

 

 

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VOLUNTEER

The Center is grateful to have dedicated volunteers who support our operations. Volunteers may help with concerts and special events, and serve on our board of directors and committees.

We're seeking additional volunteers to assist in various capacities. Please contact info@sammonsartcenter.org if you're interested in volunteering your time and/or talent(s). 

 

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CHARITABLE GIFTS 

We rely on the support of our generous donors and concert patrons to fund our mission and motto to "Grow the Arts" by providing a welcoming home for artists and arts groups to innovate, collaborate, and thrive, thereby enriching the lives of people of all ages and backgrounds.

Now is the perfect time to make a one-time tax-deductible gift or a recurring monthly contribution thanks to a generous $15,000 matching challenge from the Howard Hallam Family Foundation. All donations will be matched dollar-for-dollar through December 31st up to $15,000. 

Interested in other ways to give or prefer to donate via check? Let us know about a future planned gift, such as a bequest, QCD, stock/bond donation, or DAF grant. Checks may be mailed to the Sammons Center, Attn: Advancement, 3630 Harry Hines Blvd, Dallas, TX 75219. Contact Claire Mock with questions about charitable giving opportunities via email at  claire@sammonsartcenter.org or by calling 214-520-7788. 

Thank you for helping the Sammons Center provide crucial support to the local arts community. 

 

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Friday, December 5, 2025

Avant Chamber Ballet presents The Nutcracker with Live Orchestra | Begins at 7:00 PM | tickets start at $27 | Location: Moody Performance Hall

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Saturday, December 6, 2025

Bandan Koro | African Drum & Dance Ensemble Presents Community Class at 9:30 AM | Cost: $15 for adults and $5 for children| Location: Meadows Hall at the Sammons Center for the Arts

Avant Chamber Ballet presents The Nutcracker with Live Orchestra | Performances at 2:00 PM and 7:00 PM | Cost: tickets start at $27 | Location: Moody Performance Hall

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Saturday, December 13, 2025

Bandan Koro | African Drum & Dance Ensemble Presents Community Class at 9:30 AM | Cost: $15 for adults and $5 for children| Location: Meadows Hall at the Sammons Center for the Arts

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Wednesday, December 17, 2025

Greater Dallas Youth Orchestra presents Holiday Magic | Begins at 7:30 PM | Cost: $20.25 | Location: Meyerson Symphony Center

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Friday, December 19, 2025

Ballet North Texas presents The Nutcracker | Begins at 8:00 PM | Cost: tickets start at $27 | Location: Moody Performance Hall

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Saturday, December 20, 2025

Bandan Koro | African Drum & Dance Ensemble Presents Community Class at 9:30 AM | Cost: $15 for adults and $5 for children| Location: Meadows Hall at the Sammons Center for the Arts

Ballet North Texas presents The Nutcracker | Begins at 8:00 PM | Cost: tickets start at $27 | Location: Moody Performance Hall

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Sunday, December 21, 2025

Ballet North Texas presents The Nutcracker | Performances at 1:00 PM and 5:00 PM | Cost: tickets start at $27 | Location: Moody Performance Hall

 

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