As a community partner and collaborator with the Bush Center, we are pleased to offer United Way of Metropolitan Dallas an exclusive pre-sale opportunity for our upcoming Engage at the Bush Center events presented by NexPoint.

To receive $5 off your ticket purchase, use promo code: UWENGAGE

Purchase your tickets before these events are sold out – and stay tuned for more upcoming event announcements. Please contact boxoffice@bushcenter.org if you need assistance.

Food, Family & Holiday Fun: A Conversation with The Pioneer Woman, Ree Drummond

Monday, December 2, 2024 | 6:30 pm CT

MEMBER TICKETS: $60
NON-MEMBER TICKETS: $70

Engage at the Bush Center, presented by NexPoint

Ree Drummond, star of the long-running hit Food Network show, The Pioneer Woman, helps kick off the holiday season with what is sure to be an unforgettable program. In a conversation moderated by lifestyle expert Kimberly Schlegel Whitman, Drummond will share stories about her favorite family traditions, tips for gift-giving, and of course, the right food for every holiday occasion.

Your ticket purchase includes entry to the event and conversation at the Bush Center. Add-ons are available for purchase when you register for the event including pre-signed copies of the books, Charlie and the Christmas Kitty and The Pioneer Woman Cooks – A Year of Holidays.

When checking out online, please select “pick up” for the delivery method to receive your book purchase at the event. Books may be picked up on event day upon your arrival.

Use promo code UWENGAGE to receive $5 off.

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Merry & Bright Night

Friday, December 6, 2024 | 6:00 pm CT

MEMBER TICKETS: Free
NON-MEMBER TICKETS: $50 Adult | $25 Child

Engage at the Bush Center, presented by NexPoint

Our annual Merry & Bright Night is a favorite for the whole family, complete with Oval Office pictures with Santa. Celebrate the most festive season with us. This event is free to Bush Center members.

Use promo code UWENGAGE to receive $5 off.

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Holiday Choir Performances at the Bush Museum

Various times in December

Visit the George W. Bush Presidential Museum this December to hear from local choirs as you explore the exhibits.

Make sure to stop by Café 43 while you’re here for local-first dining.   

Visit our website for updated performance schedules and to plan your visit.

Holiday Tea at the Bush Center

December 18 & December 19, 2024

First Seating at 2:30 p.m. CT | Second Seating at 3:30 p.m. CT

MEMBER TICKETS: $60
NON-MEMBER TICKETS: $70

Join us for a special Holiday Tea at Café 43. Come experience the magic of the holidays with your friends and family as you enjoy a casual afternoon tea service.

Use promo code UWENGAGE to receive $5 off.

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About the George W. Bush Presidential Center

Located on the SMU campus in Dallas, Texas, the George W. Bush Presidential Center is a nonpartisan institution advancing the timeless values of freedom, opportunity, accountability, and compassion. The Bush Center comprises the George W. Bush Presidential Museum and the George W. Bush Institute, a solution-oriented policy organization focused on ensuring opportunity for all, strengthening democracy, and advancing free societies through policy solutions and public engagement. The Bush Center also houses the George W. Bush Presidential Library, operated by the National Archives and Records Administration, which provides access to official documents and artifacts from the George W. Bush Administration. Learn more about the Bush Center at www.bushcenter.org

George W. Bush Presidential Center
2943 SMU Boulevard
Dallas, Texas 75205