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    Santa Shops Here Too

    Find artful holiday gifts for everyone on your list at zen Dallas shop

    CultureMap Create
    Nov 30, 2015 | 2:27 pm

    Finding one-of-a-kind holiday gifts at the mall can be like looking for a needle in a haystack. A very crowded, noisy haystack.

    Skip the stressful excursions and buy your gifts in a more serene setting. The Lotus Shop at the Crow Collection of Asian Art, located on Flora Street behind the Belo Mansion, has expanded to include an impressive and distinctive selection of gifts, homewares, cards, books, jewelry, and much more — all from or inspired by Asia.

    A friendly and helpful staff member can guide you through the light-filled shop, or you can browse uninterrupted. Start with the lovely selection of Japanese tea sets, from ceramic to cast iron to porcelain. Also find upward of 20 different Buddha statues, like the miniature Liu Yonggang Buddha sculpture ​($79.95; member price: $63.96) that stands just under 10 inches tall and perfectly replicates the larger version in front of the museum. How often can you give the gift of enlightenment and wisdom?

    For the stylish people on your holiday list, consider a Japanese shibori scarf, luxuriously designed journals, or the Bao Bao Issey Miyake lucent tote bag ($425; member price: $340). Available in multiple colors, it features triangles placed on mesh fabric, with a large interior zipper pocket. The bag lays completely flat when not in use but takes on a unique form when carried.

    The limited edition Gorlizki clutch ​($195; member price: $156) is a custom piece, inspired by the Crow Collection’s exhibition "Alexander Gorlizki: Variable Dimensions." Made from eco-friendly, cruelty-free materials, it’s a chic accessory any style maven will appreciate.

    If you’ve got a friend who’s impossible to buy for, the Lotus Shop’s chopstick folding baskets ($32; member price: $25.60) are striking home accessories. These Japanese-inspired baskets are made from recycled chopsticks that have been sanitized at a high temperature and crafted into beautiful products.

    Another why-didn’t-I-think-of-this-before gift idea: a pagoda snow globe ($50; member price: $40). Luxurious and delicate, these globes make for a charming addition to your holiday cheer.

    For kids, consider one of Kotobuki’s popular character-themed bento sets. Each bento box has multiple compartments to keep foods separate. The sets are also perfect for non-food uses, such as storing baubles and jewelry. We love the tanuki raccoon dog bento box ($40; member price: $32), which is perfect for kids of all ages. Training chopsticks with fun animal toppers are another super-cute gift option.

    Because no shopping trip is complete without picking up a little something pretty for yourself, consider Asian-inspired ornaments from Thomas Glenn Holidays, or a porcelain crane origami ornament ($16; member price: $12.80).

    An afternoon in the Lotus Shop is a welcome respite from the holiday rush, and you will go home with a carload of out-of-the-ordinary gifts sure to delight everyone on your list.

    The Lotus Shop offers a large selection of teapots and tea sets, from ceramic to cast iron to porcelain. This ceramic tea set is $240 (member price: $192).

    Japanese ceramic tea set at the Lotus Shop
      
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    The Lotus Shop offers a large selection of teapots and tea sets, from ceramic to cast iron to porcelain. This ceramic tea set is $240 (member price: $192).
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    Budget Cuts

    Funding cuts force Dallas Children's Theater to trim 2025-26 season

    Lindsey Wilson
    Jun 3, 2025 | 1:38 pm
    Dallas Children's Theater presents James and the Giant Peach
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    The upcoming 2025-26 season for Dallas Children's Theater is shrinking, according to a new communication from its leadership.

    A June 2 email signed by executive director Samantha Turner, board president Leah Mora, and recently appointed artistic director Emily Ernst informs supporters that due to "the significant financial challenges of the current environment," DCT will be reducing the upcoming season from five mainstage shows to three.

    The email doesn't specifically call out the government's cuts to arts funding, but it is heavily implied, especially since other theaters have recently experienced financial difficulties due to the federal cuts.

    "We remain deeply committed to artistic excellence and to the 90,000 young people and families we serve annually," reads the email. "Though we will have fewer performances, we will continue to provide meaningful theatrical experiences that inspire children, nurture their imagination, and encourage connection with the world around them."

    The 2025-26 will retain the previously announced world premiere of The Pigeon Gets a Big Time Holiday Extravaganza! (November 22-December 21, 2025), as well as The Very Hungry Caterpillar Show (January 24-February 22, 2026) and Moon Mouse: A Space Odyssey (March 27-29, 2026), and add a new developmental workshop envisioned by Ernst.

    The Musical Adventures of Flat Stanley and Jungalbook will no longer be produced, and ticket-holders will be receiving instructions on ticket options.

    DCT Academy classes, a vital part of the theater’s work, will continue through the summer, concluding August 8. After that, Academy sessions will be temporarily paused. Families enrolled for the fall semester will receive a separate email with next steps.

    "Although our performances are well attended and our community support is strong, ticket sales cover only a small portion of the true cost of producing theater," the email explains. "At the same time, our operating costs have steadily increased while funding levels have remained flat. This financial pressure requires immediate action to keep DCT viable — not just for this season, but for the years ahead."

    Tickets for the 2025-26 season are on sale now.

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