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๐ŸŽญ Broadway bound

Dev Test County • October 29, 2025

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Good morning, Dev Test County. Broadway is bringing a slice of 1960s Oklahoma to Dallas with "The Outsiders" hitting the Music Hall at Fair Park next November. The Tony Award-winning adaptation of S.E. Hinton's classic novel promises to electrify audiences with its portrayal of Ponyboy Curtis and the Greasers as they navigate friendship, identity, and social divides in Tulsa. Critics are already calling it a production with "the power to inspire an entire generation."

Meanwhile, the Queen of Christmas has delivered coal to Dallas this holiday season, as Mariah Carey's festive pop-up bars skip our city in favor of Los Angeles, New York, Miami, and Vegas. As locals reminisce about last year's glittery wonderland at Virgin Hotel, Oak Lawn United Methodist Church is making headlines of its own with colorful rainbow steps that caught the attention of Bravo's Andy Cohen, who praised the congregation for their inclusive expression.

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โ˜•๏ธ What's Brewing Locally

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๐ŸŽญ Award-winning musical "The Outsiders" hits Dallas stages this November. Based on S.E. Hinton's beloved novel, the Tony Award-winning Best Musical will run at the Music Hall at Fair Park from November 4-16, 2025. The story follows Ponyboy Curtis and his Greaser family in 1967 Tulsa as they navigate friendship and identity while confronting the affluent Socs. Critics have praised the Broadway production as "stunning" and "electrifying," with the New York Times saying it has "the power to inspire an entire generation." Tickets are available now at BroadwayDallas.org, with group sales options for parties of ten or more.

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๐ŸŽ„ Mariah Carey's holiday pop-up bars skip Dallas this year. The festive "glittery holiday wonderland" will instead appear in Los Angeles, New York, Miami, and Las Vegas from mid-November through December. Last year, Dallas hosted the Black Irish Holiday Bar at Virgin Hotel, offering $20 entry with Instagram-worthy moments and festive cocktails named after the Queen of Christmas herself. This year's pop-ups will feature similar holiday magic with Santa's Sleigh photo-ops, specialty drinks like candy cane-rimmed espresso martinis, and plenty of "All I Want for Christmas Is You" playing on loop. Dallas fans are left wondering if they've been naughty as they reminisce about last year's festive experience.

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๐ŸŒˆ Dallas church paints pride steps after governor's anti-LGBTQ order. Bravo's Andy Cohen praised Oak Lawn United Methodist Church on his show for creating rainbow steps in response to Governor Greg Abbott's directive to remove pride crosswalks. The church's senior pastor emphasized this was "not a political act" but rather "an expression of our faith." Cohen commended the church for showing that "accepting others, even people that are different from you, is truly the Christian thing to do." Abbott had claimed the crosswalks promoted "political ideologies," despite them being privately funded in Dallas's historic Gayborhood.

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๐Ÿ—“๏ธ Happenings & Hoopla

๐ŸŒŸ Oct. 29 - Ravenna Chapter Installation: Join the Ravenna Chapter Installation at the Ravenna Masonic Temple on October 29. Witness this special ceremony at 4785 Washington Ave as new chapter officers take their oaths in a time-honored tradition.
๐Ÿงต Oct. 29 - French Seam Pillowcase Workshop: Stitch up something special at Tower Lodge's French Seam Pillowcase workshop! Learn this essential sewing technique on Oct 29 at 530 N Freedom St in Ravenna. Register early to save your spot and save money.
๐Ÿฆ‡ Oct. 30 - Batty About Bats: Get batty with the little ones at Dix Park! Kids ages 3-6 can explore the fascinating world of bats and their habitats on October 30, from 1-2 p.m. in Ravenna.
๐Ÿ‘ฅ Oct. 30 - Teen Volunteer Advisory Group: Calling all teens! Earn volunteer hours while shaping library programs at Reed Memorial's Teen Advisory Group on October 30. Drop by 167 E Main Street in Ravenna to make a difference in your community.
๐ŸŽ„ Nov. 1 - Christmas Woods Craft Show: Jumpstart your holiday spirit at Maplewood's Christmas in the Woods Craft Show! Browse treasures from 160+ vendors at the Career Center, with a special appearance by Santa at 5pm on November 1.
๐Ÿฅพ Nov. 1 - WildMed Hiking at Dix: Lace up your hiking boots for the WildMed x Portage Parks series at Dix Park on November 1! Enjoy a nature walk with an educational twist - just dress for the weather and bring your curiosity.
๐ŸŽค Nov. 1 - Billy Marchiafava Live: Catch rising rap star Billy Marchiafava as he brings his high-energy performance to The Burnt Pickle in Kent on November 1! Doors open at 8:00 PM for this can't-miss show.
๐Ÿ‘ธ Nov. 2 - KSU's Cinderella Musical: Magic comes alive as Rodgers & Hammerstein's Cinderella enchants the E. Turner Stump Theatre on November 2! Kent State University's School of Theatre and Dance brings this beloved fairy tale to dazzling life.
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