Pasadena Citizen - Features
111308 Holiday Calendar
Tickets are on sale for the Art Park Players’ “Marvelous Wonderettes” holiday musical, rockin’ through the 50’s and 60’s. Saturday, Dec. 6 at 7 p.m. and Sunday, Dec. 7 at 2:30 p.m. Light and lively at $10 per person. No dinner with this show, but a variety of concessions will be available in the lobby, along with Santa and his elves. Call 281-794-2448 for reservations.
It’s time again to begin preparing for the 15th Annual USMC Toys for Tots Toy Run on Saturday, Dec. 13 at 10:30 a.m. The need for toys is much greater this year, because of the devastation to families during Hurricane Ike. The public is encouraged to attend.
Although the Toy Run itself is for motorcycle riders, donations are badly needed from the general public. Admission to the festivities at the Pasadena Rodeo Grounds is a $5 donation or a new unwrapped toy of equal or greater value. The riders will leave Walter Hall Park in League City at 10:30 a.m. and proceed to the Pasadena Rodeo Grounds for a full day of fun for the entire family.
On hand will be a train ride, Santa Claus and his elves and kid games. For adults, there will be bike games, chili cook-off, an auction, motorcycle show, VW Auto Club, a 4x4 Show and Shine, with a Car Crush. Vendors will offer items for Christmas gifts. A 2008 Softtail Deluxe Harley-Davidson will be raffled for $20 a ticket and a 1995 Nissan Pathfinder will be raffled for $5 per ticket. Visit www.toysfortotstoyrun.com.
Last year, the Toy Run in the area raised $45,000. For more information, call the headquarters at 713-472-2235 and leave a message for Stephen or Kathy or call Nancy at 936-269-3360 or 936-645-1761.
Saturday, Nov. 15
Christmas Fashion Show at 1 p.m. in the Pasadena Town Square Mall (near Food Court).Mall merchants furnish the clothing for the models.) Call D’Juana for details, 713-944-5933.
Sunday, Nov. 16
Tickets go on sale for the 25th Annual Singing Christmas Tree at First Baptist Church, Pasadena. $6 each. Call for more information about performances Wednesday, Dec. 10 through Sunday, Dec. 14 – 291-991-1232.
Tuesday, Nov. 18
Circle of Trees opens at Pasadena City Hall on Southmore. Over 30 large trees decorated by non-profit groups across the city. Guided tours can be arranged, but the area is open for strolling during business hours. No admission fee. Prizes are awarded for best trees in several categories. For more information, call 713-475-7259.
Friday, Nov. 21-Dec. 28
Alley Theatre presents Dickens’ “A Christmas Carol”. See www.alleytheatre.org.
Nov. 22-23
Washington County 18th Annual Poinsettia Celebration at the intersection of Blue Bell Road and East Stone Street in Brenham, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. each day. Select from traditional varieties and new plants, as well as the 6-foot “Texas-sized” poinsettias. A giant decorated tree will feature red and silver poinsettias, as well as old Stagecoach rides, arts and crafts and photos with Santa. Admission is $2 for adults; $1 for children. Call 979-836-0084 or 979-836-6011 for more information.
THANKSGIVING DAY, Nov. 27
Thursday, Nov. 27
H.E.B. Thanksgiving Day Parade at 9 a.m. near Minute Maid Park. Massive balloons, over-the-top floats, over 3,000 costumed cast, marching bands and Santa. Visit www.hebparade.com.
Ice skating rink at Kinder Lake opens right after parade. www.discoverygreen.com.
23rd Annual TXU Energy Uptown Lighting – half a million twinkling lights – free event for everyone in the area. Music by the Houston Concert Band and the Salvation Army Harbor Lights Choir, 12 ft. snowman and Santa and reindeer, clowns, Houston’s sing-along. Concluding with fireworks extravaganza. Location is uptown Houston on Post Oak Blvd., between San Felipe and Westheimer. The information line is 713-621-2504 or website www.uptown-houston.com.
Hope Village’s Christmas Shop will be open every Saturday in Nov.. Beautiful ornaments, other decorations, gifts and fully decorated trees. The Tea Room will open on Nov. 22 for lunch from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. The mission of Hope Village is to provide superior, yet affordable care for children and adults with developmental and intellectual disabilities. Hope Village is located at 15403 Hope Village Road in Friendswood, across from Clear Brook High School. For directions and maps, visit www.hope-village.com. Call 281-400-2011 for other information.
Nov. 28-Dec. 28
Houston Ballet presents Christmas favorite, “The Nutcracker” at Wortham Theater. www.houstonballet.org.
Monday, Dec. 1
A Memorial Tree will be placed in the lobby of Pasadena Funeral Chapel, 2203 Pasadena Blvd. until Dec. 31. They invite the public to come by and place a dove ornament on the tree in memory of your loved one. They are open Monday through Sunday, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. For more information, call 713-473-6206.
Yuletide Texas at the Battleship Texas, La Porte, will be adorned with lights, ornaments and decorations in the spirit of the way crew members who served aboard her did. www.tpwd.state.tx.us or call 281-479-2431. Dec. 1- 31.
Dec. 2-5
Jr. Art Park Players Christmas Show, “Scrooge, the Musical,” 1302 Center St. in Deer Park, at 7 p.m. Tickets are $5. Call 281-794-2448.
Dec. 2-7
Annual Circle of Wreaths, to honor breast cancer survivors and those who have not survived. Called Louise McBee Circle of Life, 100 percent of proceeds will benefit The Rose. Wreaths will be on display in the lobby of Art Park Theatre in the Theatre/Courts Bldg., 1302 Center St., Deer Park. Wreaths will be sold by silent auction. Vendors will offer an amazing array of gift items and decorations for every taste. Concessions will be available. Admission is free. For more information, call 281-794-2448 or 281-478-7288.
Wednesday, Dec. 3
TUTS Humphreys School of Musical Theatre presents “The Shoemaker and the Christmas Elves” at the Hobby Center, 800 Bagby, through Dec. 5 – six performances. Call 713-558-8887 for times and ticket information.
“Panto Cinderella” – classic in pantomime at Stages Repertory Theatre, Houston. www.stagestheatre.com or 713-527-0220.
Thursday, Dec. 4
Fiesta Navidad: Mariachi Los Camperos de Nati Cano (back up group on Linda Ronstadt’s albums) at Jones Hall; singing, vivid sets and choreography. www.spahouston.org.
Dec. 4-21
Irving Berlin’s “White Christmas” comes to Theatre Under the Stars, Hobby Center, 800 Bagby at Walker, Houston. Snow-body should miss it! Splashy family show, with a snow fall in the theatre. At several stations in the lobby will be “Art for Soldiers,” giving children and adults an opportunity to create greetings for the military. Military families will receive a discount on “White Christmas” one hour before each performance. Call 713-558-8887 for information about tickets and times for each day.
Friday, Dec. 5
Annual FREE Christmas Tree Lighting at City Hall, Pasadena, 6-9 p.m. Games, refreshments, visit with Santa and musical entertainment.
Opening Night for Pasadena Little Theatre’s “A Christrmas Story” — old holiday favorite about a boy’s quest to get a Red Ryder BB gun. Plays weekends through Dec. 21 at 4318 Allen-Genoa, Friday and Saturday at 8 p.m. and Sunday matinee at 3 p.m. Call 713-941-1758 for ticket information and reservations.
Opening Night for “The Best Christmas Pageant Ever” at Clear Creek Community Theatre, 18091
Upper Bay Road, Nassau Bay. Weekends through Dec. 21 on Friday and Saturdays at 8 p.m. and Sunday at 2:30 p.m. Call 281-335-5228 for ticket information and reservations.
Opening Night for “Mame” at Baytown Little Theater, 4328 Hugh Echols Blvd. (off Baker Road across from Sterling High School). Rollicking musical favorite. Plays weekends (Dec. 5,6,7 and Dec. 12, 13 14.) Call 281-424-7617 for ticket information.
Christmas Parade, Baytown, down Texas Ave. Begins at 6:30 p.m.on Market Street. Call 281-420-6597 or www.baytown.org.
Deer Park “Snow on the Park” at Jimmy Burke Activity Center Snow slides, choirs, train rides and Santa. Call 281-478-2050 or visit www.deerparktx.gov.
Hometown Christmas Festival at Pearland.Town Center, runs through Dec. 31. Entertainment, live concerts, movie nights, ice skating, Radio Disney. Location is 3501 Liberty Drive. Call 281-485-3634 for more information.
Saturday, Dec. 6
Christmas at Heritage Park Museum, on Main St., almost to Hwy. 225, 5-7 p.m. Celebrate Christmas and experience Pasadena history at the same time.
Dec. Concert Series by Bay Area Chorus begins at James F. Bay Elementary School, 1502 Bayport, Seabrook. Members are from all over the area, including Pasadena. They are dedicating this concert to the City of Seabrook and the surrounding Bay Area communities as a tribute to continuing recovery after Hurricane Ike. There is no admission for this concert at 7 p.m. Call 713-684-6030.
Regular admission is $6 advance for adults; $8 at the door; $7 for seniors,65+; children and students.
The 2nd concert is Sunday, Dec. 7 at 3 p.m. in the Chapel of Villa de Matel, 6510 Lawndale
and 7 p.m. at Clear Lake Presbyterian Church, 1511 El Dorado Blvd, Houston. On Monday, Dec. 8, at 7:30 p.m., First United Methodist Church, 2314 Grand Blvd., Pearland.
Baytown Christmas on Texas Ave. Arts and crafts, great food, entertainment, antique car show. Begins at 10 a.m. Call 281-424-7838 for more information.
Galveston’s “Dickens on the Strand” – Dec. 6 and 7
Galveston Historical Foundation Exec. Dir. Dwayne Jones has announced that the 35th Annual “Dickens on the Strand” will be held on Dec. 6 and Dec. 7, 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. and 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. There will be some special events this year in addition to the perennial favorites – a Dickens Feast and Holiday Handbell Concerts are scheduled for Friday, Dec. 5. A great-great-grandson of Charles Dickens, Henry Dickens Hawksley, will travel from England to serve as Grand Marshal. The funds raised from Dickens on the Strand have benefited the restoration of the historic downtown district in Galveston. New vendors (food and wares) are encouraged to contact the Galveston Historical Restoration for an application and more information www.galvestonhistory.org/Dickens_Entertainers_Vendors.asp.
“Now more than ever we need the Dickens on the Strand festival to take place,” said Jones. “Our downtown businesses are all facing extensive flood remediation and if we can continue our restoration efforts — that will be a good thing for all of us.” Call Molly Dannenmaier at 1-409-771-5105 for general information.
Dec. 6-7
Art Park Players’ Christmas Show, “The Marvelous Wonderettes” – musical holiday favorites of the 50’s and 60’s. No dinner with this show, concessions will be available. Tickets are $10 for the show. Call 281-794-2448 for reservations.
Saturday, Dec. 6
Houston Symphony presents “Polar Express” at Jones Hall, 615 Louisiana. Call 713-224-7575 for details
Christmas Market, hosted by 4 Our Kids Learning Academy, 7625 Garth Road, Baytown, Saturday, Dec. 6. Deadline to register for a booth is Nov. 7. Contact Micah Dobbs, mdobbs@4-our-kids.com or phone 281-421-9064.
Sunday, Dec. 7
Pasadena Philharmonic Christmas Concert at 2:30 p.m. in Deer Park Performing Arts Center (South Campus DP High School, 710 S. San Augustine, south on Joe Cathey). Tickets are $7 each. Call Karen Fuller at 713-941-3332 for information.
Annual Hanukah Gift Bazaar to get a head start on Christmas shopping, 12:30 to 3:30 p.m. Sponsored by Kinneret Hadassah. Gift items for Hanukah and other special occasions. Location is Congregation Shaar Hasholom, 16020 El Camino Real, Houston. For more information, call Jordana at 832-385-2689.
Wednesday, Dec. 10
Toys for Tots Drive at Pasadena Memorial High School Aquatics Night of Fun and wacky relay races at Beverly Hills Intermediate Pool, 7-9 p.m. Admission is an unwrapped new toy for Toys for Tots. For information, call Janet at 713-724-8555.
Wednesday, Dec. 10-14
25th Annual Singing Christmas Tree at First Baptist Church-Pasadena, 7500 Fairmont. Spectacular music and sights – Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday at 7 p.m.; Saturday at 2 and 7 and Sunday, at 6 p.m. Tickets are $6 each and will go on sale Nov. 16.
Friday, Dec. 12
Annual Cookie Extravaganza Sale at St. Peter’s Episcopal Church, 705 Williams, Pasadena, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sale continues on Saturday, Dec. 13 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Visitors may purchase different sized containers and fill the container with a big variety of homemade cookies. The proceeds will benefit the restoration of the Resale Shop. For information, call the church office at 713-473-8090.
Houston Symphony presents “A Very Merry Pops” at Jones Hall, 615 Louisiana, Dec. 12, 13 and 14. For details, call 713-224-7575.
Saturday, Dec. 13
Christmas Light Parade, Pasadena Fairgrounds, 7902 Fairmont Pkwy. At 7 p.m. One mile parade through the fairgrounds. New event sponsored by the Pasadena Strawberry Festival and the City of Pasadena. Call 281-991-9500 for details.
Photos with Santa at Fairmont Branch Library, 4330 Fairmont, from 2-4 p.m. No charge, but parents are encouraged to bring their own cameras. Call 281-998-1095.
Kemah Boardwalk Holiday Entertainment – review-style show from the Royal Academy of Fine Art — singing, dancing in high energy. Call 877-285-3624.
Santa’s Swingin’ 40’s Christmas in La Porte 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the Battleship Texas. Call 281-479-2431 for more information.
Friday, Dec. 19
Houston Symphony presents Handel’s “Messiah” at Jones Hall, 615 Louisiana through Dec. 21. Call 713-224-7575 for details.
2008 Annual Holiday Bear Drive sponsored by Compassionate Care Hospice to collect Teddy Bears to be given to hospice patients and their families. Campaign runs through Dec. 31. Call Volunteer Coordinator “Shay” Rogers at 713-667-3247 or e-mail cchvolunteers@yahoo.com for complete information.
Sunday, Dec. 28
Toyota Center hosts the Trans-Siberian Orchestra for 2 shows – string section, full rock band, multiple vocalists, narrator, pyrotechnics, laser and light show and a snowfall. www.toyotacentertix.com
Friday, Jan. 2-4
Radio City Christmas Spectacular with the Rockettes at Toyota Center. Includes the “eye-high kicks”, an awe-inspiring “Living Nativity,” Santa flying high above and an indoor snowfall. Radio City Music Hall for over 75 years. www.toyotacentertix.com.
It’s time again to begin preparing for the 15th Annual USMC Toys for Tots Toy Run on Saturday, Dec. 13 at 10:30 a.m. The need for toys is much greater this year, because of the devastation to families during Hurricane Ike. The public is encouraged to attend.
Although the Toy Run itself is for motorcycle riders, donations are badly needed from the general public. Admission to the festivities at the Pasadena Rodeo Grounds is a $5 donation or a new unwrapped toy of equal or greater value. The riders will leave Walter Hall Park in League City at 10:30 a.m. and proceed to the Pasadena Rodeo Grounds for a full day of fun for the entire family.
On hand will be a train ride, Santa Claus and his elves and kid games. For adults, there will be bike games, chili cook-off, an auction, motorcycle show, VW Auto Club, a 4x4 Show and Shine, with a Car Crush. Vendors will offer items for Christmas gifts. A 2008 Softtail Deluxe Harley-Davidson will be raffled for $20 a ticket and a 1995 Nissan Pathfinder will be raffled for $5 per ticket. Visit www.toysfortotstoyrun.com.
Last year, the Toy Run in the area raised $45,000. For more information, call the headquarters at 713-472-2235 and leave a message for Stephen or Kathy or call Nancy at 936-269-3360 or 936-645-1761.
Saturday, Nov. 15
Christmas Fashion Show at 1 p.m. in the Pasadena Town Square Mall (near Food Court).Mall merchants furnish the clothing for the models.) Call D’Juana for details, 713-944-5933.
Sunday, Nov. 16
Tickets go on sale for the 25th Annual Singing Christmas Tree at First Baptist Church, Pasadena. $6 each. Call for more information about performances Wednesday, Dec. 10 through Sunday, Dec. 14 – 291-991-1232.
Tuesday, Nov. 18
Circle of Trees opens at Pasadena City Hall on Southmore. Over 30 large trees decorated by non-profit groups across the city. Guided tours can be arranged, but the area is open for strolling during business hours. No admission fee. Prizes are awarded for best trees in several categories. For more information, call 713-475-7259.
Friday, Nov. 21-Dec. 28
Alley Theatre presents Dickens’ “A Christmas Carol”. See www.alleytheatre.org.
Nov. 22-23
Washington County 18th Annual Poinsettia Celebration at the intersection of Blue Bell Road and East Stone Street in Brenham, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. each day. Select from traditional varieties and new plants, as well as the 6-foot “Texas-sized” poinsettias. A giant decorated tree will feature red and silver poinsettias, as well as old Stagecoach rides, arts and crafts and photos with Santa. Admission is $2 for adults; $1 for children. Call 979-836-0084 or 979-836-6011 for more information.
THANKSGIVING DAY, Nov. 27
Thursday, Nov. 27
H.E.B. Thanksgiving Day Parade at 9 a.m. near Minute Maid Park. Massive balloons, over-the-top floats, over 3,000 costumed cast, marching bands and Santa. Visit www.hebparade.com.
Ice skating rink at Kinder Lake opens right after parade. www.discoverygreen.com.
23rd Annual TXU Energy Uptown Lighting – half a million twinkling lights – free event for everyone in the area. Music by the Houston Concert Band and the Salvation Army Harbor Lights Choir, 12 ft. snowman and Santa and reindeer, clowns, Houston’s sing-along. Concluding with fireworks extravaganza. Location is uptown Houston on Post Oak Blvd., between San Felipe and Westheimer. The information line is 713-621-2504 or website www.uptown-houston.com.
Hope Village’s Christmas Shop will be open every Saturday in Nov.. Beautiful ornaments, other decorations, gifts and fully decorated trees. The Tea Room will open on Nov. 22 for lunch from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. The mission of Hope Village is to provide superior, yet affordable care for children and adults with developmental and intellectual disabilities. Hope Village is located at 15403 Hope Village Road in Friendswood, across from Clear Brook High School. For directions and maps, visit www.hope-village.com. Call 281-400-2011 for other information.
Nov. 28-Dec. 28
Houston Ballet presents Christmas favorite, “The Nutcracker” at Wortham Theater. www.houstonballet.org.
Monday, Dec. 1
A Memorial Tree will be placed in the lobby of Pasadena Funeral Chapel, 2203 Pasadena Blvd. until Dec. 31. They invite the public to come by and place a dove ornament on the tree in memory of your loved one. They are open Monday through Sunday, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. For more information, call 713-473-6206.
Yuletide Texas at the Battleship Texas, La Porte, will be adorned with lights, ornaments and decorations in the spirit of the way crew members who served aboard her did. www.tpwd.state.tx.us or call 281-479-2431. Dec. 1- 31.
Dec. 2-5
Jr. Art Park Players Christmas Show, “Scrooge, the Musical,” 1302 Center St. in Deer Park, at 7 p.m. Tickets are $5. Call 281-794-2448.
Dec. 2-7
Annual Circle of Wreaths, to honor breast cancer survivors and those who have not survived. Called Louise McBee Circle of Life, 100 percent of proceeds will benefit The Rose. Wreaths will be on display in the lobby of Art Park Theatre in the Theatre/Courts Bldg., 1302 Center St., Deer Park. Wreaths will be sold by silent auction. Vendors will offer an amazing array of gift items and decorations for every taste. Concessions will be available. Admission is free. For more information, call 281-794-2448 or 281-478-7288.
Wednesday, Dec. 3
TUTS Humphreys School of Musical Theatre presents “The Shoemaker and the Christmas Elves” at the Hobby Center, 800 Bagby, through Dec. 5 – six performances. Call 713-558-8887 for times and ticket information.
“Panto Cinderella” – classic in pantomime at Stages Repertory Theatre, Houston. www.stagestheatre.com or 713-527-0220.
Thursday, Dec. 4
Fiesta Navidad: Mariachi Los Camperos de Nati Cano (back up group on Linda Ronstadt’s albums) at Jones Hall; singing, vivid sets and choreography. www.spahouston.org.
Dec. 4-21
Irving Berlin’s “White Christmas” comes to Theatre Under the Stars, Hobby Center, 800 Bagby at Walker, Houston. Snow-body should miss it! Splashy family show, with a snow fall in the theatre. At several stations in the lobby will be “Art for Soldiers,” giving children and adults an opportunity to create greetings for the military. Military families will receive a discount on “White Christmas” one hour before each performance. Call 713-558-8887 for information about tickets and times for each day.
Friday, Dec. 5
Annual FREE Christmas Tree Lighting at City Hall, Pasadena, 6-9 p.m. Games, refreshments, visit with Santa and musical entertainment.
Opening Night for Pasadena Little Theatre’s “A Christrmas Story” — old holiday favorite about a boy’s quest to get a Red Ryder BB gun. Plays weekends through Dec. 21 at 4318 Allen-Genoa, Friday and Saturday at 8 p.m. and Sunday matinee at 3 p.m. Call 713-941-1758 for ticket information and reservations.
Opening Night for “The Best Christmas Pageant Ever” at Clear Creek Community Theatre, 18091
Upper Bay Road, Nassau Bay. Weekends through Dec. 21 on Friday and Saturdays at 8 p.m. and Sunday at 2:30 p.m. Call 281-335-5228 for ticket information and reservations.
Opening Night for “Mame” at Baytown Little Theater, 4328 Hugh Echols Blvd. (off Baker Road across from Sterling High School). Rollicking musical favorite. Plays weekends (Dec. 5,6,7 and Dec. 12, 13 14.) Call 281-424-7617 for ticket information.
Christmas Parade, Baytown, down Texas Ave. Begins at 6:30 p.m.on Market Street. Call 281-420-6597 or www.baytown.org.
Deer Park “Snow on the Park” at Jimmy Burke Activity Center Snow slides, choirs, train rides and Santa. Call 281-478-2050 or visit www.deerparktx.gov.
Hometown Christmas Festival at Pearland.Town Center, runs through Dec. 31. Entertainment, live concerts, movie nights, ice skating, Radio Disney. Location is 3501 Liberty Drive. Call 281-485-3634 for more information.
Saturday, Dec. 6
Christmas at Heritage Park Museum, on Main St., almost to Hwy. 225, 5-7 p.m. Celebrate Christmas and experience Pasadena history at the same time.
Dec. Concert Series by Bay Area Chorus begins at James F. Bay Elementary School, 1502 Bayport, Seabrook. Members are from all over the area, including Pasadena. They are dedicating this concert to the City of Seabrook and the surrounding Bay Area communities as a tribute to continuing recovery after Hurricane Ike. There is no admission for this concert at 7 p.m. Call 713-684-6030.
Regular admission is $6 advance for adults; $8 at the door; $7 for seniors,65+; children and students.
The 2nd concert is Sunday, Dec. 7 at 3 p.m. in the Chapel of Villa de Matel, 6510 Lawndale
and 7 p.m. at Clear Lake Presbyterian Church, 1511 El Dorado Blvd, Houston. On Monday, Dec. 8, at 7:30 p.m., First United Methodist Church, 2314 Grand Blvd., Pearland.
Baytown Christmas on Texas Ave. Arts and crafts, great food, entertainment, antique car show. Begins at 10 a.m. Call 281-424-7838 for more information.
Galveston’s “Dickens on the Strand” – Dec. 6 and 7
Galveston Historical Foundation Exec. Dir. Dwayne Jones has announced that the 35th Annual “Dickens on the Strand” will be held on Dec. 6 and Dec. 7, 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. and 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. There will be some special events this year in addition to the perennial favorites – a Dickens Feast and Holiday Handbell Concerts are scheduled for Friday, Dec. 5. A great-great-grandson of Charles Dickens, Henry Dickens Hawksley, will travel from England to serve as Grand Marshal. The funds raised from Dickens on the Strand have benefited the restoration of the historic downtown district in Galveston. New vendors (food and wares) are encouraged to contact the Galveston Historical Restoration for an application and more information www.galvestonhistory.org/Dickens_Entertainers_Vendors.asp.
“Now more than ever we need the Dickens on the Strand festival to take place,” said Jones. “Our downtown businesses are all facing extensive flood remediation and if we can continue our restoration efforts — that will be a good thing for all of us.” Call Molly Dannenmaier at 1-409-771-5105 for general information.
Dec. 6-7
Art Park Players’ Christmas Show, “The Marvelous Wonderettes” – musical holiday favorites of the 50’s and 60’s. No dinner with this show, concessions will be available. Tickets are $10 for the show. Call 281-794-2448 for reservations.
Saturday, Dec. 6
Houston Symphony presents “Polar Express” at Jones Hall, 615 Louisiana. Call 713-224-7575 for details
Christmas Market, hosted by 4 Our Kids Learning Academy, 7625 Garth Road, Baytown, Saturday, Dec. 6. Deadline to register for a booth is Nov. 7. Contact Micah Dobbs, mdobbs@4-our-kids.com or phone 281-421-9064.
Sunday, Dec. 7
Pasadena Philharmonic Christmas Concert at 2:30 p.m. in Deer Park Performing Arts Center (South Campus DP High School, 710 S. San Augustine, south on Joe Cathey). Tickets are $7 each. Call Karen Fuller at 713-941-3332 for information.
Annual Hanukah Gift Bazaar to get a head start on Christmas shopping, 12:30 to 3:30 p.m. Sponsored by Kinneret Hadassah. Gift items for Hanukah and other special occasions. Location is Congregation Shaar Hasholom, 16020 El Camino Real, Houston. For more information, call Jordana at 832-385-2689.
Wednesday, Dec. 10
Toys for Tots Drive at Pasadena Memorial High School Aquatics Night of Fun and wacky relay races at Beverly Hills Intermediate Pool, 7-9 p.m. Admission is an unwrapped new toy for Toys for Tots. For information, call Janet at 713-724-8555.
Wednesday, Dec. 10-14
25th Annual Singing Christmas Tree at First Baptist Church-Pasadena, 7500 Fairmont. Spectacular music and sights – Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday at 7 p.m.; Saturday at 2 and 7 and Sunday, at 6 p.m. Tickets are $6 each and will go on sale Nov. 16.
Friday, Dec. 12
Annual Cookie Extravaganza Sale at St. Peter’s Episcopal Church, 705 Williams, Pasadena, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sale continues on Saturday, Dec. 13 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Visitors may purchase different sized containers and fill the container with a big variety of homemade cookies. The proceeds will benefit the restoration of the Resale Shop. For information, call the church office at 713-473-8090.
Houston Symphony presents “A Very Merry Pops” at Jones Hall, 615 Louisiana, Dec. 12, 13 and 14. For details, call 713-224-7575.
Saturday, Dec. 13
Christmas Light Parade, Pasadena Fairgrounds, 7902 Fairmont Pkwy. At 7 p.m. One mile parade through the fairgrounds. New event sponsored by the Pasadena Strawberry Festival and the City of Pasadena. Call 281-991-9500 for details.
Photos with Santa at Fairmont Branch Library, 4330 Fairmont, from 2-4 p.m. No charge, but parents are encouraged to bring their own cameras. Call 281-998-1095.
Kemah Boardwalk Holiday Entertainment – review-style show from the Royal Academy of Fine Art — singing, dancing in high energy. Call 877-285-3624.
Santa’s Swingin’ 40’s Christmas in La Porte 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the Battleship Texas. Call 281-479-2431 for more information.
Friday, Dec. 19
Houston Symphony presents Handel’s “Messiah” at Jones Hall, 615 Louisiana through Dec. 21. Call 713-224-7575 for details.
2008 Annual Holiday Bear Drive sponsored by Compassionate Care Hospice to collect Teddy Bears to be given to hospice patients and their families. Campaign runs through Dec. 31. Call Volunteer Coordinator “Shay” Rogers at 713-667-3247 or e-mail cchvolunteers@yahoo.com for complete information.
Sunday, Dec. 28
Toyota Center hosts the Trans-Siberian Orchestra for 2 shows – string section, full rock band, multiple vocalists, narrator, pyrotechnics, laser and light show and a snowfall. www.toyotacentertix.com
Friday, Jan. 2-4
Radio City Christmas Spectacular with the Rockettes at Toyota Center. Includes the “eye-high kicks”, an awe-inspiring “Living Nativity,” Santa flying high above and an indoor snowfall. Radio City Music Hall for over 75 years. www.toyotacentertix.com.
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