December - Texas Music Events Calendar 2008

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Holiday at the Hall Festival
December 6
Old Town Lewisville
City of Lewisville
Jennifer Galante, Marketing and Events Coordinator
151 West Church Street; Lewisville, TX 75057
(972) 219-3710; Fax (972) 219-3719
jgalante[at]SPAMAWAYcityoflewisville.com
Music: Holiday
Activities: Music festival, Parade
Holiday at the Hall Festival is held in Old Town Lewisville complete multi-stage performances, strolling carrollers, strolling entertainment, visits with Santa, ice sculpture carvers in winter wonderland, parade, festive holiday activities for the kids, arts and crafts booths and more!

Christmas in Rosenberg
December 6
Rosenberg; Historic Downtown area
Rosenberg Civic & Convention Center
Camille Prat
P. O. Box 32; Rosenberg, TX 77471
(832) 595-3525; Fax (832) 595-3333
camillep[at]SPAMAWAYci.rosenberg.tx.us.
Music: Country, R&B, Rap/Hip Hop
Stroll the streets of historic Rosenberg the first Saturday each December and capture the holiday spirit and delight in the sights and sounds of Christmas in Rosenberg featuring two rockin' holiday concerts, carnival, visits with Santa and Mrs. Claus, performances by Cast Theatrical Company, gift and craft vendors, and food court. Shop Rosenberg's historic downtown district offering an eclectic assortment of gifts, collectibles, art galleries, boutiques, and charming eateries. Hours: 3PM-9PM. No admission fee. For additional information and vendor application, please contact 832-595-3525 or visit our website at www.visitrosenberg.com.

The Living Christmas Tree
December 6-7
First United Methodist Church; 400 Scurry
First United Methodist Church
310 Nolan; Big Spring, TX 79720
(432) 267-6394
secretary[at]SPAMAWAYcrcom.net
Music: Christmas
The Living Christmas Tree concert is presented each year by the First United Methodist Church of Big Spring. It is a musical Christmas Program and play presented with a full orchestra providing music and a 100 member choir that stands on a 2 story high "Christmas Tree."

Caprock Celtic Christmas
December 15
Hemmle Recital Hall, TTU campus; 18th and Boston, Lubbock, TX
Texas Tech University, Vernacular Music Center, Caprock Early Music Association, Caprock Celtic Association
Chris Smith
School of Music MS 2033, Texas Tech University; Lubbock, TX 79409
(806) 742-2270
christopher.smith[at]SPAMAWAYttu.edu
Music: Ambient/New Age, Folk/Acoustic, World Beat, Celtic traditional dance music
Activities: Music festival, Storytelli
A celebration of the dance, music, song, storytelling, and language arts of the Celtic peoples. Draws together a wide range of singers, players, and dancers from across the South Plains in an evocative, accessible, family-friendly celebration.

Celebrate San Antonio
December 31
Hemisfair Park and La Villita Plazas; 600 HemisFair Park 78205, 418 Villita 78205
San Antonio Department of Parks and The Parks Foundation
Teresa Keck, Vice President
314 East Commerce, No. 720; San Antonio, TX 78205
(210) 212-8423; (210) 240-2563; Fax (210) 212-4376
tkeck[at]SPAMAWAYsaparksfoundation.org
Music: Christian, Dance, R&B, Regional Mexican, Tejano
Activities: Music festival
"Celebrate San Antonio" our annual New Year's Celebration on December 31, downtown Alamo Street between Durango and Market Street, in Hemisfair Park and La Villita Plazas. We have a children's area in Arneson River Theater, five stages with a variety of music, we offer over 50 food booths, beverage booths, carnival rides and games and best of all it's a free event.

New Year's Eve Shindig
December 31
Double B Ranch Lodge; Harper
Double B Ranch and Resort
Dr. Bess Lester
225 Living Water Ranch Road; Harper, TX 78631
(830) 990-9500
kelly[at]SPAMAWAYdouble-b-ranch.com
Music: Big Band, Bluegrass, Cajun, Country, Cowboy, Jazz, Latin Pop, Polka, Rock, Tejano
Activities: Rodeo
Join us for our annual New Year's Eve party at the lodge. Live music -- kids welcome.