More Alamo for Christmas

Alamo Drafthouse opens fifth Dallas-area location in fave college town

UPDATE: Alamo Drafthouse Denton will open June 18, the company says in a news release. Tickets go on sale soon at drafthouse.com, in time for summer blockbusters such as the upcoming Jurassic World: Fallen Kingdom and Mission: Impossible — Fallout.

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Alamo Drafthouse DFW is continuing to expand its reach around Dallas-Fort Worth, with a new location planned for the Rayzor Ranch development in Denton, just north of the University of North Texas.

The Denton location, which will be the fifth Alamo Drafthouse in the area, will feature eight screens, approximately 925 luxury recliners, and an attached full-service bar and restaurant, Vetted Well. Vetted Well will follow the lead of the location attached to Alamo Drafthouse Cedars, featuring 32 local beers on tap.

Per Alamo tradition, the theater will showcase new releases, special events, and the company's unique take on repertory programming. Each theater will have state-of-the-art digital 4K projection and surround sound, and there will be one Large Format Theater showcasing the very best presentation available today, which includes Dolby's Atmos sound system. Keeping up with an industry trend, the luxury recliners, each equipped with a foot rest, promise "a viewing experience of unparalleled comfort."

The theater also will continue the company's commitment in preserving 35mm film, allowing 35mm changeover projection so that both classic films and new releases can be experienced in on the big screen. That will let them present signature programming, like Movie Party celebrations of classic favorites, deep dives into hardcore cinephilia via the Video Vortex, and family-friendly choices like Kids Camp, low-cost screenings that raise money for local nonprofits and schools.

The theater, which is expected to open in June 2018, already has begun the hiring process for about 120 positions, largely from the surrounding neighborhoods. To apply or to learn more, visit drafthouse.com/dfw/careers.

Alamo Drafthouse will open a location in Denton in June 2018.

Photo courtesy of Alamo Drafthouse DFW

Alamo Drafthouse will open a location in Denton in June 2018.

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Turn Cancer Upside Down

Figure skating legend Scott Hamilton brings holiday ice show to DFW

Scott Hamilton & Friends Benefiting The Scott Hamilton CARES Foundation

Photo by Jason Kempin/Getty Images

Scott Hamilton will emcee the ice show.

Scott Hamilton, the 1984 Olympic gold medal-winning figure skater known for his signature backflip, is coming to Dallas-Fort Worth for a holiday ice show and "Frozen 5K" fundraising mega-event.

The fundraiser portion ties into Hamilton's public battle with testicular cancer in the 1990s, which led him to found the Scott Hamilton CARES Foundation in 2014. The nonprofit's mission is to fund innovative, patient-centered, targeted treatments that fight cancer while preserving quality of life.

One of its fundraising events is the Sk8 to Elimin8 Cancer ice shows, which bring Hamilton and other world-class athletes to rinks around the country.

NYTEX Sports Centre in North Richland Hills is hosting a holiday version on Saturday, December 20 at 7 pm, where Hamilton will emcee and Olympians Mariah Bell, Ashley Cain, and Polina Edmunds will perform.

Tickets range from $32.75 to $79, with proceeds benefiting UT Southwestern Medical Center in addition to the Scott Hamilton CARES Foundation.

Mariah Bell, figure skating, Olympian Figure skater Mariah Bell. Getty Images

"This isn’t just an ice show - it’s a celebration of hope, resilience, and community," the city of North Richland Hills says in a Facebook post. "Expect breathtaking performances, holiday cheer, and the chance to see world-class athletes light up the ice, all while supporting a cause that will touch so many."

If you'd like to get out on the ice yourself, you can register for the Frozen 5K on December 21 and skate 35 laps to honor and remember those impacted by cancer. The $35 registration fee includes a T-shirt, or you can donate extra to receive other Sk8 to Elimin8 Cancer swag.

DFW-only fundraising incentives include an autographed program ($500), a VIP meet-and-greet plus autographed program ($1,000), or the chance to perform at the holiday ice show (top fundraisers only — see more info here). Better start stretching.

It's the perfect time for Hamilton to bring his ice show to North Texas. Ice rinks are a huge holiday trend for 2025, with kids of all ages gliding and spinning on special pop-up rinks from Grapevine to Garland to the all-new CultureMap City Rink in downtown Dallas.

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