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Austin Saturday, December 20 Events
Art of Texas Holiday Fair. Art of Texas is a community of Central Texas artists who get together on weekends to show and sell their work in a festive art fair setting. Art of Texas features a variety of quality local art including paintings, photography, sculpture, pottery, jewelry, art glass, clothing and more. All works are juried and must be hand made by the participating artists, no imports or resale items are allowed. Admission is free and live music is featured. Location: Cool River Cafe, 4001 W. Parmer Ln. Event ID: 12/21
Armadillo Christmas Bazaar. Shades of old Austin are reflected at this market of eclectic gift items and local entertainment. This unique Austin tradition keeps Austin cool with local artists and musicians. Location: Austin Convention Center. Event ID: 12/24
The Nutcracker. Artistic Director Stephen Mills choreographs Ballet Austin’s 46th annual production of The Nutcracker. The time-honored show pairs classic dance with a performance by the Austin Symphony Orchestra of Tchaikovsky’s timeless score. Clara and friends captivate audiences with an evening of magic in the Land of Sweets. Location: Long Center for Performing Art. Event ID: 12/23
Trail of Lights and ZIlker Christmas Tree. Month-long festival begins weekend after Thanksgiving with lighting of the Zilker Tree. The pedestrian Trail of Lights transforms a mile-long stretch of Zilker Park into a wonderland of lights from Dec. 15-23. Event ID: 12/31
Christmas Belles, a holiday comedy. Christmas in the Lone Star State - but the Futrelle sisters are not exactly in a festive mood. Throw in a kidney-stone passing Santa, vengeful sheep, an Elvis impersonator, and a long-kept family secret and you've got "joy to the world" in true Texas fashion. The Austin premier of the southern comedy farce. Location: The City Theatre. Event ID: 12/21
Ice Skating on the Plaza at Whole Foods Market. Location: Whole Foods Market Downtown - 6th and Lamar. Event ID: 1/11/09
Johnson City’s “Lights Spectacular” and Holiday Events. Stop by historic Johnson City to view more than a million twinkling lights along the Texas Hill Country Regional Lighting Trail. Hayrides, carriage rides and crafts fairs take place throughout the season, and visitors can take in the festive “Lighted Hooves & Wheels” parade on Nov. 29 at 6:30 p.m., rain or shine. On Dec. 20, celebrate Christmas at former President Lyndon Baines Johnson’s boyhood home. Event ID: 1/1/09
The Santaland Diaries. Sedaris’ comedy tells the real-life story of Sedaris’ tour of duty as the elf Crumpet, and what it takes to juggle tots and tottering Santas during a painfully festive time of the year. A laugh ‘til you cry evening of merrily subversive entertainment to delight adult audiences. Event ID: 1/11/09
The People's Gallery at City Hall
The 2008 exhibition of the People's Gallery at City Hall features over 100
artworks on loan from Austin artists, galleries and museums. Location: City
Hall, 301 W. Second Street. Call 512-974-9313 for more info. Event ID:1/30/09
Bat Watching
The 1.5 million Mexican free-tailed bats that live beneath the Congress Avenue
Bridge take flight in a mass exodus each night at dusk. Located at Congress Ave.
& Cesar Chavez St. Austin, TX 78704.