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Polar Plunge
Brr! If you're missing swimming at this time of year and don't mind the (extreme) cold, head to the Fraternal Order of Eagles for the fourth annual Hypnotic Donuts Polar Plunge. As if it weren't cold enough outside on its own, Hypnotic has arranged for Emergency Ice Co. to dump ice into the pool and provide a snow machine so plungers can take a dive in really -- and we mean really -- cold water then play in the snow. Deep Ellum Brewing Company will be on site and food will be available. All proceeds from the plunge will benefit the Greater Dallas chapter of the Alzheimer's Association, so donations are definitely welcome. Want to watch the plunge in the comfort of your winter coat? Spectators are welcome, too.
No Pants Subway Ride
In 2002, a New York improv group had seven guys board subway trains wearing full winter wardrobes of hats, gloves, coats and scarves -- but no pants. The pantless riders acted as if nothing were amiss, and if asked about their lack of leg coverings, responded with something along the lines of, "Oh! I forgot them." The next year, more than 30 people, including women, participated, and by 2008, the event had gone international. Last year, the event took place in more than 60 cities in 25 countries. Hundreds of people participate in the Dallas ride (even though DART isn't technically a subway); expect to see every type of underwear that exists, and lots of skin. If you want to partake, be sure what you're wearing is street-legal; organizers say the goal is less shock, more laughter. Meet up (wearing pants — it's cold out!) at the fountain across from Union Station in downtown Dallas; if you want to see the spectacle, get out your DART pass and head out on any line.
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Arts & Letters Live: Mary-Louise Parker and Mary Karr
The Dallas Museum of Art kicks off its 25th anniversary season of its performing and literary art series, Arts & Letters Live, with memoirist Mary Karr and actress-memoirist Mary-Louise Parker, who will portray Karr in the upcoming Showtime series Lit. Karr, a poet and essayist who became famous for her 1995 memoir The Liar's Club, will provide insights into her latest book, The Art of Memoir, which focuses on the fast-growing literary genre. Parker, who has won an Emmy, a Tony Award and two Golden Globes for her performances in Angels of America, Proof and Weeds, will share stories from her recently published Dear Mr. You, a series of letters to men, real and imagined, who helped shape the person she has become.
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Malanka: Ukrainian New Year's Eve Celebration
Just when you thought that New Year's Eve celebrations were winding down, the Ukrainian American Society of Texas invites you to its 32nd annual celebration of Malanka, named for a folk tale about Mother Earth. Malanka celebrates the new year based on the Julius Caesar- created Julian calendar (the world now mostly uses the Gregorian calendar), which falls on Jan. 13, though many times it's celebrated earlier. The party will feature social time, cocktails, dinner, raffle prizes, a silent auction, performances by Veselka Singing Group and Zorya Dance Ensemble and dancing to Ukrainian and American music. At midnight, ring in the new year with a champagne toast and the Ukrainian Hopak dance.
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Las Colinas Bridal Show
Getting married, or hoping to do so one day soon? Plan your perfect wedding at this upscale bridal show, which features more than 100 wedding vendors including dressmakers, florists, bakers, caterers, photographers, honeymoon travel agents and even health and fitness consultants. Sit back and enjoy all the latest looks during a bridal fashion show. Also on the agenda: discussions of wedding trends, plus door prizes and giveaways.
