GuideLive Best of the Weekend: Dec. 24-26

[GuideLive Best of the Weekend]

Title: Best of the Weekend

Dec. 24 - 26, 2004 Courtney Perry / Special to DMN Holiday lights are brightening up nights throughout D-FW.  New movies and video releases Meet the Fockers, opened Wednesday Barbra Streisand and Dustin Hoffman appear as the Fockers. The Phantom of the Opera, opened Wednesday Andrew Lloyd Webber's lavish musical comes to the screen. Postmen in the Mountains, opens Friday An old man and his son share secrets while delivering mail. The Aviator, opens Saturday Leonardo DiCaprio plays eccentric billionaire Howard Hughes. Fat Albert, opens Saturday Bill Cosby's famous comedy character has a new incarnation. The Life Aquatic with Steve Zissou, opens Saturday An oceanographer is out to get revenge on a mythical shark. Darkness, opens Saturday Anna Paquin stars in a haunted-house thriller. Click here for showtimes and reviews of all movies now playing. Click here for this week's new video and DVD releases.  Hot tickets Holiday lights See some of the area's merriest holiday displays. Holiday planner Make the season bright with these festivities. Holiday dining Restaurants make it easy to enjoy a fuss-free feast. Singing Santa at Willow Bend, Friday Youngsters can sing holiday tunes and appear in pics with Santa. Matzah Ball at Melrose Hotel, Saturday Bash with live music benefits the Dallas Jewish Community Center. Holiday at the Arboretum in Dallas, through Dec. 31 Event has Nativity scenes, a Christmas tree maze and more. Holiday in the Park at Six Flags, through Jan. 2 Theme park gets in the spirit with Snow Hill and other attractions. Train display at NorthPark, through Jan. 2 About 40 locomotives wind their way across the U.S. in this exhibit.  Live music Tuba Christmas Concert at Thanks-Giving Square, Friday Jack Ingram at Billy Bob's Texas, Saturday Riverboat Gamblers at Trees, Saturday  Theater and dance A Christmas Carol at Dallas Theater Center, closes Friday Story brilliantly dramatizes the redemptive power of the holidays. The Nutcracker at Fair Park, closes Friday Texas Ballet Theater puts an unconventional spin on the tale. The Gift of the Magi at Richland College, closes Friday Classical Acting Company presents a bittersweet adaptation. A Tuna Christmas at Bass Hall, closes Sunday Small-town Texans want to win a decorating contest in this comedy. Cinderella on Ice at Majestic Theatre, closes Sunday St. Petersburg State Ballet on Ice performs the fairy-tale favorite. Holiday double bill at Theatre Three, through Dec. 29 See A Christmas Memory and The Man Who Shot Santa Claus.  Sports and recreation Dallas Cowboys vs. Washington Redskins at Texas Stadium, Sunday  New features on GuideLive.com New Year's Eve events Ring in 2005 with D-FW celebrations. Dinner and a movie Ocean's Twelve and George boast star power. Posh potties Peek inside some lovely lavatories.  This week in Arts Sunday Critic Janet Kutner reviews "A Decade of Democracy: Witnessing South Africa" at the African American museum. Philip Wuntch talks with Kevin Spacey, director and star of the upcoming biopic about singer Bobby Darin. GuideLive Best of the Weekend appears every Wednesday afternoon in your inbox. Best of the Weekend was sent to you on behalf of GuideLive. It is available to our newsletter subscribers. - If you received this newsletter from a friend, we welcome you to become a member and sign up for this and other email newsletters at: Newsletter Registration. - If you wish to unsubscribe from this or other email newsletters, please click here, or send an email request to [EMAIL PROTECTED] or send your request referencing the specific newsletter to: Opt-out Request, Belo Interactive, 900 Jackson Street, Suite 400, Dallas, TX 75202. - To modify your account, password, or e-mail address, click here. - For the latest news and sports, visit DallasNews.com - For movies, restaurants and more, go to GuideLive.com - Subscribe to The Dallas Morning News and receive two weeks free! - E-mail events or suggestions to [EMAIL PROTECTED] - Technical questions? Comments? Suggestions? ©Copyright 2004 The Dallas Morning News