Holiday Happenings: December 2010 Austin Events

Merry ChristmaHanuKwanzaakkah!

The holidays are here and the West Austin Properties team would like to wish you the season’s best! There is so much to do this month regardless of which holiday you celebrate, so grab your friends and family and take advantage of all that Austin has to offer. Cheers!

— December 2010 —

OUR FAVORITES:

Saturday, December 4-23, 2010
Ballet Austin’s “The Nutcracker”
Austin’s holiday tradition returns as Texas’ longest running production of The Nutcracker takes the stage for its 48th year. Follow us into the dream world of Clara, where she’s empowered to slay a giant Rat King and transform her nutcracker doll into a prince. Together, they visit a magical land of dancing snowflakes, a Sugar Plum Fairy and a celebration that takes her around the world in a single night. Long Center for the Performing Arts. http://www.balletaustin.org/atb/nutcracker.php

Friday, December 10, 2010
An Evening with Michael Pollan
We invite you to spend a fascinating evening with bestselling author, journalist, and food activist Michael Pollan. For the past twenty years Pollan has written about the places the human and natural worlds intersect, challenging the way Americans think about eating. Bass Concert Hall @ 8 PM.
http://www.texasperformingarts.org/season/pollan

Saturday, December 11, 2010
Golden Dragon Acrobats
The Golden Dragon Acrobats represent the best of a time honored tradition that began more than twenty-five centuries ago. Always one of the Paramount’s most popular shows, The Golden Dragon Acrobats are perfect for all ages and are guaranteed to dazzle and amaze you. Paramount Theatre @ 8 PM.
http://www.austintheatre.org/site/Calendar?view=Detail&id=24162

ARTS & THEATER
Trans-Siberian Orchestra
Friday, Dec 3 8:00p at University of Texas at Austin: Frank Erwin Center, Austin, TX
http://www.uterwincenter.com/events/index.html

Winterland: A Journey Through ChristmaHanuKwanzaakkah!
Friday, Dec 3 7:00p at Hyde Park Theatre, Austin, TX
http://www.hydeparktheatre.org/site/index.html

8th Annual Travis Heights Art Trail
Saturday, Dec 4 11:00a to 5:00p at Travis Heights Art Trail, Austin, TX
http://www.travisheightsart.com/

‘A Christmas Carol’
Thursday, Dec 2-12, at Scottish Rite Children’s Theatre, Austin, TX
http://www.scottishritechildrenstheatre.org/

Magic in Manhattan
Saturday, Dec 11 3:00p at AustinVentures StudioTheater, Austin, TX
http://www.balletaustin.org/magicinmanhattan/

Radio City Christmas Spectacular Friday, Dec 17 – 31, at University of Texas at Austin: Bass Concert Hall, Austin, TX
http://www.texasperformingarts.org/season/radiocity

OTHER EVENTS

A Texas presents Annual Holiday Art Show at Access Gallery Tuesday, Nov 30 – Jan 7,  12:00p to 5:00p at Access Gallery, Austin, TX
http://www.vsatx.org/accessGallery.html#holiday

Holiday Lights & Ice
Wednesday, Dec 1 – Jan 2, at Barton Creek Resort & Spa, Austin, TX
http://www.bartoncreek.com/

3rd Annual Lights of Love 5K and Kid’s K
Friday, Dec 3 5:00p at Mueller Browning Hangar, Austin, TX
http://rmhc-austin.kintera.org/faf/home/default.asp?ievent=433948

2010 Homestyle Holiday Hoedown with the Biscuit Brothers (aka Ho Ho Ho)
Saturday, Dec 4 6:00p to 8:00p at Pioneer Farms, Austin, TX
http://www.biscuitbrothers.com/calendar/ho3

Holiday Stroll
Saturday, Dec 4 6:00p to 9:00p at Austin Museum of Art, Austin, TX
http://www.amoa.org

Starry Extravaganza
Saturday, Dec 4 1:30p to 4:30p at Bob Bullock Texas State History Museum, Austin, TX
http://www.girlstart.org/pdf/starryscience.pdf

2010 Holiday Sing-Along and Downtown Stroll
Saturday, Dec 4 6:00p to 9:00p at Texas State Capitol, Austin, TX
http://www.facebook.com/DowntownAustinHolidays

Armadillo Christmas Bazaar
Wednesday, Dec 15 9:00a at Palmer Events Center, Austin, TX
http://www.armadillobazaar.com/

Holiday Sing A Long
Tuesday, Dec 21 8:30p at Zilker Park, Austin, TX
http://www.ci.austin.tx.us/zilker/zhttree.htm