BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//EWSoftware//EWSoftware PDI Class Library//EN BEGIN:VEVENT UID:3C2A87D4-6666-4F52-87E9-8598D7F5DD38 DTSTART:20260908T183000Z DTEND:20260908T203000Z SUMMARY:NorTex College Fair at Texas Woman's University DESCRIPTION:For the first time ever\, Texas Woman’s University will host th e 2026 NorTex College Fair on Tuesday\, September 8\, from 6:30–8:30 p.m. on its Denton campus in the Student Union at Hubbard Hall. The free event is open to students\, parents and anyone interested in meeting representa tives from more than 90 colleges\, universities and trade schools in one l ocation. In addition to meeting admissions representatives\, attendees can participate in a financial aid breakout session\, learn about TWU’s Disti nguished Scholar Programs offering scholarships ranging from $6\,000 annua lly to the full cost of attendance\, and receive hands-on admissions appli cation assistance. Free parking is available. Registration is required at https://twu.edu/visit/nortex-college-fair/ .\nTexas Women's Unviersity\n3 03 Administration Dr.\nDenton\, TX 76204 United States\n LOCATION:303 Administration Dr.\, Denton\, TX 76204 URL:http://sunnyvale.bubblelife.com/community/sunnyvale_calendar/library/35 541892/key/3516499421/NorTex_College_Fair_at_Texas_Womans_University CREATED:20260824T154603Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260824T154603Z DTSTAMP:20260901T220504Z CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED TRANSP:TRANSPARENT SEQUENCE:1 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:A5A16B6A-B24A-4FA0-AC58-657607C52092 DTSTART:20260919T130000Z DTEND:20260919T190000Z SUMMARY:Texas Mead & Music Festival Debuts in North Texas DESCRIPTION:The Texas Mead & Music Festival debuts in North Texas on Saturd ay\, Sept. 19\, from 1–7 p.m. (VIP entry at noon) at Scarborough Village\, 2511 FM 66\, Waxahachie. Sample handcrafted meads from Texas meaderies\, enjoy live Texas music\, artisan vendors\, seasonal food and beverages\, and preview Scarborough's Hollow\, including the Blackthorn Haunted Castl e and other fall attractions. General admission starts at $38.50 for adult s (21+) and $11 for ages 5–20\; VIP tickets start at $55. A portion of pro ceeds benefits the Texas Mead Association. To buy tickets or learn more\, go to: https://srfestival.com/txmeadfest/\nScarborough Village\n2511 FM 6 6\nWaxahachie\, TX 75167 United States\n LOCATION:2511 FM 66\, Waxahachie\, TX 75167 URL:http://sunnyvale.bubblelife.com/community/sunnyvale_calendar/library/35 541892/key/3516499202/Texas_Mead_Music_Festival_Debuts_in_North_Texas CREATED:20260824T154615Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260824T154615Z DTSTAMP:20260901T220504Z CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED TRANSP:TRANSPARENT SEQUENCE:1 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:B8193BF1-C1D3-4B63-B0E0-A47A51655F14 DTSTART:20260919T130000Z DTEND:20260919T190000Z SUMMARY:Texas Mead & Music Festival Debuts in North Texas DESCRIPTION:The Texas Mead & Music Festival debuts in North Texas on Saturd ay\, Sept. 19\, from 1–7 p.m. (VIP entry at noon) at Scarborough Village\, 2511 FM 66\, Waxahachie. Sample handcrafted meads from Texas meaderies\, enjoy live Texas music\, artisan vendors\, seasonal food and beverages\, and preview Scarborough's Hollow\, including the Blackthorn Haunted Castl e and other fall attractions. General admission starts at $38.50 for adult s (21+) and $11 for ages 5–20\; VIP tickets start at $55. A portion of pro ceeds benefits the Texas Mead Association. To buy tickets or learn more\, go to: https://srfestival.com/txmeadfest/\nScarborough Village\n2511 FM 6 6\nWaxahachie\, TX 75167 United States\n LOCATION:2511 FM 66\, Waxahachie\, TX 75167 URL:http://sunnyvale.bubblelife.com/community/sunnyvale_calendar/library/35 541892/key/3516490691/Texas_Mead_Music_Festival_Debuts_in_North_Texas CREATED:20260824T154615Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260824T154615Z DTSTAMP:20260901T220504Z CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED TRANSP:TRANSPARENT SEQUENCE:1 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:8EF1678C-E43C-446B-B691-3CA12269921E DTSTART:20261003T193000Z DTEND:20261003T213000Z SUMMARY:Opening Night: Prokofiev & Brahms DESCRIPTION:Weber: Overture to Euryanthe \n Prokofiev: Violin Concerto No. 2 in G minor\, Op. 63 \n    William Hagen\, violin \n Brahms: Symphony No . 2 in D Major\, Op. 73 \n   The season opens with spirit\, warmth\, and s weeping lyricism. Weber’s Overture to Euryanthe launches the evening with operatic drama and sparkling orchestral color. Prokofiev’s Violin Concert o No. 2 follows – a work of striking contrasts\, weaving together moments of haunting introspection and sharp-edged rhythmic vitality\, highlightin g the soloist’s expressive range. The concert concludes with Brahms’ Symph ony No. 2\, a sunlit masterpiece overflowing with serene beauty\, rich har monies\, and expansive joy.\nCharles W. Eisemann Center for the Performing Arts\n2351 Performance Drive\nRichardson\, TX 75082 United States\n LOCATION:2351 Performance Drive\, Richardson\, TX 75082 URL:http://sunnyvale.bubblelife.com/community/sunnyvale_calendar/library/35 541892/key/3516460362/Opening_Night_Prokofiev_Brahms CREATED:20260708T160825Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260708T160825Z DTSTAMP:20260901T220504Z CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED TRANSP:TRANSPARENT SEQUENCE:1 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:9BE91ECC-C7B0-412A-B7BC-3C60B40E084F DTSTART:20261003T193000Z DTEND:20261003T213000Z SUMMARY:Opening Night: Prokofiev & Brahms DESCRIPTION:Weber: Overture to Euryanthe \n Prokofiev: Violin Concerto No. 2 in G minor\, Op. 63 \n    William Hagen\, violin \n Brahms: Symphony No . 2 in D Major\, Op. 73 \n   The season opens with spirit\, warmth\, and s weeping lyricism. Weber’s Overture to Euryanthe launches the evening with operatic drama and sparkling orchestral color. Prokofiev’s Violin Concert o No. 2 follows – a work of striking contrasts\, weaving together moments of haunting introspection and sharp-edged rhythmic vitality\, highlightin g the soloist’s expressive range. The concert concludes with Brahms’ Symph ony No. 2\, a sunlit masterpiece overflowing with serene beauty\, rich har monies\, and expansive joy.\nCharles W. Eisemann Center for the Performing Arts\n2351 Performance Drive\nRichardson\, TX 75082 United States\n LOCATION:2351 Performance Drive\, Richardson\, TX 75082 URL:http://sunnyvale.bubblelife.com/community/sunnyvale_calendar/library/35 541892/key/3516462943/Opening_Night_Prokofiev_Brahms CREATED:20260708T160825Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260708T160825Z DTSTAMP:20260901T220504Z CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED TRANSP:TRANSPARENT SEQUENCE:1 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:C82E6CC3-06AF-401B-BD62-BEC636256B16 DTSTART:20261030T193000Z DTEND:20261031T213000Z SUMMARY:ACB Presents Phillip Glass's Dracula 10/30-10/31 DESCRIPTION:Avant Chamber Ballet invites you to experience a hauntingly bea utiful production by Artistic Director Katie Puder. This immersive perform ance features Philip Glass's powerful score performed live\, which was ori ginally composed to accompany the 1931 classic film. Updated with contempo rary costumes and scenery\, the production bridges past and present. The t hrilling narrative promises an unforgettable\, edge-of-your-seat experienc e for seasoned aficionados and first-time attendees alike. Dracula brings one of literature’s most entrancing and iconic characters to life through the artistry of dance\, live music\, theatrical storytelling\, and striki ng visual design. Audiences will be transported into the mysterious and sp ine-chilling world of Dracula as the story unfolds through Katie Puder’s c horeography and Philip Glass’s mesmerizing score. This production is an id eal experience for ballet enthusiasts\, fans of theatrical performances an d classic literature\, lovers of live music\, and anyone looking for a thr illing and visually captivating night at the theater. No prior ballet expe rience is necessary\, making Dracula accessible and engaging for both long time dance audiences and those experiencing Avant Chamber Ballet for the f irst time. Recommended for audiences ages 10 and up. The production contai ns suspenseful\, eerie\, and frightening themes and imagery that may be in tense or scary for younger children. Experience this unforgettable world p remiere and discover Dracula through a contemporary lens\, where the haunt ing atmosphere of the classic story meets live music\, innovative choreogr aphy\, and modern theatrical design. Times/Dates: \n 10/30/2026 - 7:30-9:3 0PM \n 10/31/2026 - 7:30-9:30PM \n Moody Performance Hall \n 2520 Flora St   \n Dallas\, TX 75201 Tickets and Info:  Website -  https://www.avantcham berballet.org/performances \n Tickets -  https://www.ticketdfw.com/event/p hillip-glasss-dracula\nMoody Performance Hall\n2520 Flora St\nDallas\, TX 75201 United States\n LOCATION:2520 Flora St\, Dallas\, TX 75201 URL:http://sunnyvale.bubblelife.com/community/sunnyvale_calendar/library/35 541892/key/3516491653/ACB_Presents_Phillip_Glasss_Dracula_1030-1031 CREATED:20260819T200453Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260819T200453Z DTSTAMP:20260901T220504Z CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED TRANSP:TRANSPARENT SEQUENCE:1 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:BFFDE6D2-73BD-4CBA-9FB1-F9FD1310DB33 DTSTART:20261107T193000Z DTEND:20261107T213000Z SUMMARY:Grand Canyon Country DESCRIPTION:Rimsky-Korsakov Capriccio Espagnol \n Sibelius The Swan of Tuon ela \n Vaughan Williams The Lark Ascending \n Grofé Grand Canyon Suite \n     Nicholas Bardonnay\, photographer & multimedia artist \n   Take a brea thtaking journey through an immersive experience that bridges music and pa noramic imagery with symphonic photochoreography from Westwater Arts. Rims ky-Korsakov’s Capriccio Espagnol dazzles with color and Spanish flair. Sib elius’ The Swan of Tuonela drifts into a mysterious\, dreamlike world. Vau ghan Williams’ The Lark Ascending soars with peaceful lyricism and quiet r eflection. The journey ends with Grofé’s Grand Canyon Suite \, an expansiv e musical portrait that captures the vastness and wonder of America’s most iconic landscape.\nCharles W. Eisemann Center for the Performing Arts\n23 51 Performance Drive\nrichardson\, TX 75082 United States\n LOCATION:2351 Performance Drive\, richardson\, TX 75082 URL:http://sunnyvale.bubblelife.com/community/sunnyvale_calendar/library/35 541892/key/3516469822/Grand_Canyon_Country CREATED:20260708T155709Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260708T155709Z DTSTAMP:20260901T220504Z CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED TRANSP:TRANSPARENT SEQUENCE:1 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:92DEFDBC-64C9-437E-AD4E-310BA27C5328 DTSTART:20261128T193000Z DTEND:20261206T165000Z SUMMARY:ACB's The Nutcracker with Live Orchestra DESCRIPTION:Experience the magic of the holiday season with Avant Chamber B allet’s The Nutcracker with Live Orchestra\, featuring the Dallas Chamber Symphony\, November 28–December 6\, 2026\, at Moody Performance Hall in t he Dallas Arts District. Paul Mejia’s enchanting production of Tchaikovsky ’s timeless classic brings together professional ballet and live orchestra l music for a holiday experience designed to captivate audiences of all ag es. The story follows Clara as a festive Christmas celebration transforms into an unforgettable adventure. Joined by the Nutcracker Prince\, she jo urneys through a magical world filled with battling mice\, swirling snowfl akes\, and the wonders of the Land of Sweets. Along the way\, audiences ex perience some of classical ballet’s most beloved scenes and Tchaikovsky’s unforgettable score. Featuring a professional cast of dancers\, vibrant c ostumes\, beautiful sets\, and stunning choreography\, Avant Chamber Balle t’s production celebrates the artistry and tradition that have made The Nu tcracker a holiday favorite for generations. The experience is made even m ore memorable by live music from the Dallas Chamber Symphony. Hearing Tcha ikovsky’s iconic score performed from the orchestra pit brings an extraord inary energy to the theater and showcases Avant Chamber Ballet’s commitmen t to bringing exceptional live dance and music together onstage. Whether T he Nutcracker is an annual family tradition or your first experience with ballet\, this production offers a festive way to celebrate the season in the heart of the Dallas Arts District. The Nutcracker with Live Orchestra Choreography by Paul Mejia Presented by Avant Chamber Ballet Featuring Da llas Chamber Symphony \n Moody Performance Hall November 28–December 6\, 2 026 Run time: approximately 1 hour and 50 minutes\, including a 20-minute intermission. Celebrate the holidays with exquisite dancing\, live music\ , and the timeless magic of The Nutcracker. Dates/Times: \n Saturday\, 11/ 28/2026 -  2:00-3:50PM \n Saturday\, 11/28/2026  - 7:00-8:50PM \n Sunday\, 11/29/2026  - 2:00-3:50PM \n Friday\, 12/04/2026  - 7:00-8:50PM \n Saturd ay\, 12/05/2026  - 2:00-3:50PM \n Saturday\, 12/05/2026  - 7:00-8:50PM \n Sunday\, 12/06/2026  - 3:00-4:50PM Website: https://www.avantchamberballe t.org/performances \n Tickets:  \n https://www.ticketdfw.com/event/the-nut cracker-with-live-orchestra-2\nMoody Performance Hall\n2520 Flora St\nDall as\, TX 75201 United States\n LOCATION:2520 Flora St\, Dallas\, TX 75201 URL:http://sunnyvale.bubblelife.com/community/sunnyvale_calendar/library/35 541892/key/3516496473/ACBs_The_Nutcracker_with_Live_Orchestra CREATED:20260819T201001Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260819T201001Z DTSTAMP:20260901T220504Z CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED TRANSP:TRANSPARENT SEQUENCE:1 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:497F1D82-C288-462F-BA47-0E5EF15735E1 DTSTART:20261203T190000Z DTEND:20261206T130000Z SUMMARY:ACB's The Nutcracker: Short & Suite DESCRIPTION:Celebrate the holiday season with Avant Chamber Ballet’s The Nu tcracker: Short & Suite\, a family-friendly and sensory-friendly adaptatio n of the beloved holiday ballet designed especially for young audiences an d families. This shorter version captures the magic and wonder of The Nutc racker while offering an accessible introduction to classical ballet. Audi ences can experience the same professional dancers\, beautiful sets\, vibr ant costumes\, and enchanting holiday atmosphere featured in Avant Chamber Ballet’s full-length production—all in a family-friendly format lasting a pproximately 45–60 minutes. With live piano accompaniment\, the familiar s tory and music come to life as audiences experience the excitement and bea uty of this timeless holiday tradition. Designed with families in mind\, T he Nutcracker: Short & Suite is a wonderful opportunity to introduce child ren to professional ballet in a welcoming environment. The sensory-friendl y format and shorter runtime make the production approachable for young au dience members while preserving the artistry and magic that make The Nutcr acker a holiday favorite. The experience doesn’t end when the curtain come s down! Stay after the performance to meet the characters in the lobby\, g iving young audience members an opportunity to see some of their favorite characters up close and make their trip to the ballet even more memorable . Whether this is your child’s very first ballet or part of your family’s annual holiday tradition\, The Nutcracker: Short & Suite offers an afford able and festive way for the whole family to experience the magic of live dance and music. The Nutcracker: Short & Suite Presented by Avant Chamber Ballet Live piano accompaniment Moody Performance Hall Dallas Arts Distri ct Performances : December 3\, 2026 at 7:00 PM December 6\, 2026 at 12:00 PM \n Run time: Approximately 45–60 minutes Website/Ticket Information:   \nwebsite -  https://www.avantchamberballet.org/family-series tickets -   https://www.ticketdfw.com/event/the-nutcracker-short-suite-2 Stay after the performance for a special character meet-and-greet in the lobby!\nMoo dy Performance Hall\n2520 Flora St\nDallas\, TX 75201 United States\n LOCATION:2520 Flora St\, Dallas\, TX 75201 URL:http://sunnyvale.bubblelife.com/community/sunnyvale_calendar/library/35 541892/key/3516491894/ACBs_The_Nutcracker_Short_Suite CREATED:20260819T200757Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260819T200757Z DTSTAMP:20260901T220504Z CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED TRANSP:TRANSPARENT SEQUENCE:1 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:4E63470C-E61B-40B1-913D-3EB173EF92E2 DTSTART:20270206T193000Z DTEND:20270206T213000Z SUMMARY:Night at the Movies: John Williams DESCRIPTION:Experience the iconic scores of John Williams as they come aliv e in the concert hall with this salute to cinema. From thrilling classics like Jaws\, Star Wars\, and Harry Potter to the soaring melodies of Schin dler’s List and Jurassic Park\, this concert will take you on a musical jo urney that spans Williams’ 70-year career. Be swept away by the brilliance and masterful orchestrations that define one of the greatest film compose rs of all time.\nCharles W. Eisemann Center for the Performing Arts\n2351 Performance Drive\nrichardson\, TX 75082 United States\n LOCATION:2351 Performance Drive\, richardson\, TX 75082 URL:http://sunnyvale.bubblelife.com/community/sunnyvale_calendar/library/35 541892/key/3516469131/Night_at_the_Movies_John_Williams CREATED:20260708T155723Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260708T155723Z DTSTAMP:20260901T220504Z CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED TRANSP:TRANSPARENT SEQUENCE:1 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:BE89EE6A-ED02-49B2-96E1-47D5959504D5 DTSTART:20270220T140000Z DTEND:20270220T144500Z SUMMARY:Avant Chamber Ballet Presents My First Swan Lake DESCRIPTION:Introduce the whole family to the beauty and magic of classical ballet with Avant Chamber Ballet’s My First Swan Lake\, a family-friendly adaptation of Act 2 from one of the world’s most beloved ballets. Designe d especially for young audiences\, this 45-minute production brings the fa mous lakeside scenes of Swan Lake to the stage in an approachable format p erfect for a child’s first ballet experience. Audiences will experience so me of Swan Lake’s most recognizable moments\, including the beloved “Dance of the Little Swans” and the magical first meeting between Prince Siegfri ed and Odette\, the Swan Queen. The story comes to life through the artist ry of Avant Chamber Ballet’s professional dancers and Tchaikovsky’s iconic score performed live by a chamber orchestra conducted by Brad Cawyer. The combination of professional ballet and live music gives young audience me mbers the opportunity to experience the beauty of this timeless work in th e theater. With its shorter runtime and family-focused presentation\, My F irst Swan Lake is an ideal introduction to classical ballet for children w hile still offering the beautiful dancing\, music\, and storytelling audie nces love about Swan Lake. Whether your family already loves ballet or thi s will be your child’s very first performance\, join Avant Chamber Ballet for an afternoon of enchanting dance and live music in the Dallas Arts Di strict. My First Swan Lake Presented by Avant Chamber Ballet \n February 2 0\, 2027 at 2:00 PM Moody Performance Hall Dallas\, Texas Run time: 45 min utes Website/Ticket Links: \nwebsite -  https://www.avantchamberballet.org /family-series tickets -  https://www.ticketdfw.com/event/my-first-swan-la ke Featuring Tchaikovsky’s iconic score performed live by a chamber orches tra conducted by Brad Cawyer.\nMoody Performance Hall\n2520 Flora St\nDall as\, TX 75201 United States\n LOCATION:2520 Flora St\, Dallas\, TX 75201 URL:http://sunnyvale.bubblelife.com/community/sunnyvale_calendar/library/35 541892/key/3516491692/Avant_Chamber_Ballet_Presents_My_First_Swan_Lake CREATED:20260819T200516Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260819T200516Z DTSTAMP:20260901T220504Z CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED TRANSP:TRANSPARENT SEQUENCE:1 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:3321FB9E-5FE1-4F8D-8ECF-C2471C46BE66 DTSTART:20270220T193000Z DTEND:20270221T203000Z SUMMARY:ACB's Love & Loss: Swan Lake Act 2 & Duets DESCRIPTION:Celebrate the Valentine’s season with Avant Chamber Ballet’s Lo ve & Loss: Swan Lake Act 2 & Duets\, an evening of live orchestra and ball et masterpieces exploring timeless stories of romance\, passion\, melancho ly and heartbreak. This captivating triple bill features Swan Lake Act 2 a longside works by acclaimed choreographers Paul Mejia\, Katie Puder and Ch ristopher Wheeldon\, bringing together classical and contemporary works ce ntered on the many dimensions of love. Perhaps the best-known classical ba llet of all time\, Swan Lake premiered more than a century ago in Russia a nd remains timeless for its extraordinary expression of human emotion thro ugh dance and Tchaikovsky’s luminous score. In Swan Lake Act 2\, audiences are transported to the moonlit lakeside where Prince Siegfried encounters Odette\, a princess transformed into a swan by an evil curse. Their meeti ng begins one of ballet’s most enduring stories of love\, longing and hear tbreak. Poetic and deeply moving\, the work resonates with both melancholy and hope. This breathtaking production is staged by Avant Chamber Ballet Artistic Director Katie Puder from the original choreography and performe d with live orchestra conducted by Brad Cawyer\, allowing Tchaikovsky’s ic onic music and the movement onstage to come together in a powerful theatri cal experience. Paired with beautiful duets and additional works by Paul M ejia\, Katie Puder and Christopher Wheeldon\, Love & Loss offers an elegan t evening of dance and live music perfect for the Valentine’s season. Whet her you are a longtime ballet lover or experiencing classical ballet for t he first time\, discover the beauty\, drama and emotion of these unforgett able works performed by Avant Chamber Ballet. Love & Loss: Swan Lake Act 2 & Duets Presented by Avant Chamber Ballet February 20–21\, 2027 Moody Per formance Hall Dallas\, Texas Website/Ticket Links: website-  https://www.a vantchamberballet.org/performances tickets -  https://www.ticketdfw.com/ev ent/love-and-loss-swan-lake-act-2\nMoody Performance Hall\n2520 Flora St\n Dallas\, TX 75201 United States\n LOCATION:2520 Flora St\, Dallas\, TX 75201 URL:http://sunnyvale.bubblelife.com/community/sunnyvale_calendar/library/35 541892/key/3516491800/ACBs_Love_Loss_Swan_Lake_Act_2_Duets CREATED:20260819T200801Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260819T200801Z DTSTAMP:20260901T220504Z CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED TRANSP:TRANSPARENT SEQUENCE:1 END:VEVENT METHOD:PUBLISHED SUMMARY:Sunnyvale Calendar CALSCALE:GREGORIAN X-WR-CALNAME:Sunnyvale Calendar X-WR-TIMEZONE:Central Standard Time END:VCALENDAR