🌱 2023 Shows At Dallas Theaters + KidFilm Festival Celebrates Books

Hello, friends! It's me, Nicole Fallon-Peek, your host of the Daily. Here's everything you need to know about what's happening in town.

But first, today's weather:

Mostly sunny. High: 60 Low: 40.

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Here are the top three stories today in Dallas:

1. If one of your New Years resolutions was to see more theater, you're in luck. The Dallas-Fort Worth theater scene has plenty of new performances planned for 2023. The schedule includes classics like "I Love You, You're Perfect, Now Change" and "Cabaret." You can also bring the kids along to fun performances of "The Lion King" and "Don't Let the Pigeon Drive the Bus." (CultureMap Dallas)
2. There are a lot of new restaurants opening in and around Dallas, and one of the first launched just this weekend. Quarter Ace opened quietly on Greenville Avenue, headed by local chef Toby Archibald. The menu will feature contemporary global cuisine with an emphasis on local produce. There will be a focus on Australian and New Zealand cuisine, in honor of Archibald's roots. (CultureMap Dallas)
3. The 39th annual KidFilm Festival is scheduled to arrive in Texas starting Jan. 21. The festival will feature a salute to beloved children's authors and readings from their books. Free copies will be available to families, and you can even get a signed copy! There will also be screenings of classic films like "The Wizard of Oz." (USA Film Festival)

Today in Dallas:

• Dallas Total Home & Gift Market at Dallas Market Center (10:00 AM)
• Introduction To Coffee at Counter Culture Coffee Training Center (10:00 AM)
• Toddler Storytime at White Rock Hills Branch Library (10:30 AM)
• First Wednesday Real Estate Mastermind at Outfit Brewing (5:00 PM)
• The Happy Hour Hosted By The Vant Group at Off The Cuff (9:00 PM)

From my notebook:

• The Dallas Cowboy's kickoff time is now set for a 3:25 p.m. kickoff. Don't miss the game on Jan. 8! (Dallas Cowboys via Instagram)
• The Dallas Mavericks had their first win of 2023! Go, team! (Dallas Mavericks via Instagram)
• Meet Carley, Yuki, and Stella! These beautiful puppies are sweet, loving, and just waiting to find their forever home! (Dallas Animal Services and Adoption Center via Facebook)
• Last month, a group of Junior League of Dallas Provisionals sorted and distributed over 2,700 toys to kids in need! What a great way to give back during the holiday season. (Junior League of Dallas via Instagram)

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You're all caught up for today. I'll be in your inbox tomorrow with another update!

— Nicole Fallon-Peek

About me: Nicole Fallon-Peek is a journalist and copywriter with a degree in Media, Culture and Communication from New York University. She has served as a freelance reporter, managing editor, copy editor, and editorial director for a variety of B2B news outlets. She currently co-owns and operates content creation agency Lightning Media Partners.