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December
Through - Dec. 23
San Antonio Dickens Carolers. Favorite Christmas carols by
singers in full Charles Dickens costumes. River Walk and citywide.
Pierrot Theater. Free. 210-534-5765
Through - Jan. 2, 2001
Journey to Red Planet Exhibit. Imagine, explore and create life
on Mars in this hands-on exhibit. San Antonio Children’s Museum.
Admission. 210-212-4453
Through - Jan. 14, 2001
The World of William Joyce. National exhibit tour brings works of
William Joyce to life. San Antonio Children’s Museum. Admission.
210-212-4453
Through - Jan. 27, 2001
Oliver. Classic musical about a young boy in the streets of
London. The Josephine Theatre. Admission. 210-734-4646
Dec.
Little Studio Gallery Show of Paintings and Jewelry. In
connection with La Villita Christmas celebration. La Villita. Free.
210-227-8893
Dec.
Fusion Andina. Peruvian group plays authentic native Andes
mountain music. Rivercenter Mall Lagoon. Free. 210-225-0000 http://www.shoprivercenter.com
Dec.
Ripley’s Believe It or Not! Oddest Laugh in Texas Contest. In
search for the most unusual laugh in Texas. Ripley’s Believe It or
Not! Free. 210-224-9299 http://www.TourTexas.com/RIPLEYS
1
First Friday. Blue Star hosts opening receptions for new and
current exhibitions the first Friday of each month. Blue Star Art Space.
Free. 210-227-6960 http://www.bluestar-art.org
1
First Friday Art Walk. Monthly art walk in artistically offbeat,
historically upbeat arts district. Unique offering of artist receptions
throughout Southtown in the King William area. South Alamo Street. Free.
210-222-1152 http://www.southtown.net
1
Dan’s Collection. Art collection exhibition. San Antonio Art
League Museum. Free. 210-223-1140 http://www.saalm.org
1-3
Rivercenter Christmas Pageant. The living nativity unfolds on
river barges and the Rivercenter Island stage. Rivercenter Mall Lagoon.
Admission. 210-225-0000 http://www.shoprivercenter.com
1-5
14th Annual Hecho a Mano/Made by Hand. Buy your
holiday gifts at this fine arts and fine crafts market. Guadalupe
Theater. Guadalupe Cultural Arts Center. Admission. Free on Sunday.
210-271-3151 or 210-351-7787 http://www.guadalupeculturalarts.org
1-17
Holiday Boat Caroling. Sponsored by the Paseo del Rio
Association. Along the River Walk. 210-227-4262
2
Kristkindlmarkt. Authentic German outdoor holiday market with
seasonal music, food, drink and crafts. Beethoven Home and Garden.
Beethoven Männerchor. Free. 210-222-1521 or 210-408-0004
2
King William Holiday Home Tour. King William Historic District.
Admission. 210-227-8786
2
Downtown Holiday Apartment Tour. Guided walking tour of downtown
living spaces. Benefits the Hertzberg Circus Museum. Admission. San
Antonio Public Library Foundation. 210-225-4728
2
Christmas Along the Corridor Grande Finale. Over 100 Pony Express
Christmas couriers ride over 90-miles and gallop up the parade field
with Governor’s Christmas greeting. Fort Sam Houston. Alamo Area
Council of Governments. Free. 210-362-5200 http://www.aacog.dst.tx.us
2-3
Fiestas Navideñas. Children’s events to include Pancho Claus.
Market Square, weather permitting. Free. 210-207-8600
7
Virgin of Guadalupe. Invitational show honoring the Virgin of
Guadalupe. Wearables, jewelry and wall hangings. Textures Gallery. Free.
210-822-9727
7
Artist of the Month. Exhibit of new jewelry works by Carol
Clevenger. Textures Gallery. Free. 210-822-9727
7-9
Rivercenter Christmas Pageant. The living nativity unfolds on
river cruisers and the Rivercenter Island stage. Rivercenter Mall
Lagoon. Admission. 210-225-0000 http://www.shoprivercenter.com
8-10
Arts and Crafts. Sponsored by the Paseo del Rio Association.
River Walk extension. 210-227-4262
Dec. 8 - Jan. 14, 2001
International Artist-in-Residence. Exhibitions by regional, U.S.
and international contemporary artists to include John Hernandez, San
Antonio; Jason Rhoades, Inglewood; Yutaka Sone, Tokyo. Exhibit at
ArtPace. Free. 210-212-4900 http://www.artpace.org
9-10
Holiday Concert. A collection of holiday favorites, old and new
by the Alamo City Men’s Chorale. Ruth Taylor Concert Hall - Trinity
University. Admission. 210-495-7464 http://www.acmc-texas.org
9-10
Fiestas Navideñas. Children’s events, Pancho Claus, and
blessing of the animals on Saturday, Dec. 9. Market Square, weather
permitting. Free. 210-207-8600
10
Die Deutsche Weihnachtsfeier. A traditional German Christmas
candlelight service conducted entirely in German. Choral music by
Beethoven Männerchor. Pre-service concert by Hermann Sons German Band.
Christ Chapel of Lutheran High School. German Christmas Planning
Committee. Free. 210-342-6034 or 210-826-0255
10
Las Posadas. Reenactment of Joseph and Mary’s search for
shelter. Candle-lit procession sings traditional Posada songs. River
Walk level of La Mansion del Rio to Arneson River Theatre. Followed by a
piñata party and hot chocolate in La Villita. San Antonio Conservation
Society. Free. 210-224-6163 www.saconservation.org
10-12
Messiah. The Austin Vocal Arts Ensemble joins the San Antonio
Symphony for Handel’s sacred Baroque masterwork. Empire Theatre.
Admission. 210-554-1010 http://www.sasymphony.org
12
Virgen De Guadalupe Exhibit. An exhibit featuring the Virgin of
Guadalupe into the year 2000. Galeria Expresion/Centro Aztlán. Centro
Cultural Aztlán. Free. 210-432-1896
15-17
Rivercenter Christmas Pageant. The living nativity unfolds on
river cruisers and the Rivercenter Island stage. Rivercenter Mall
Lagoon. Admission. 210-225-0000 http://www.shoprivercenter.com
16-17
Fiestas Navideñas. Children’s events to include Pancho Claus.
Market Square, weather permitting. Free. 210-207-8600
17
La Gran Posada. Procession begins at Milam Park and winds its way
through the historic center of the city ending at San Fernando
Cathedral. Free. 210-227-1297 http://www.sanfernandocathedral.org
23-24
Fiestas Navideñas. Children’s events to include Pancho Claus.
Market Square, weather permitting. Free. 210-207-8600
28, 29,
Sylvania Alamo Bowl. Post-season college football game featuring
teams from the Big Ten or 30 and Big 12 conferences. Alamodome.
Admission. 210-226-2695 http://www.alamobowl.com
30-31
Fiestas Navideñas. Children’s events to include Pancho Claus.
Market Square, weather permitting. Free. 210-207-8600
31
Celebrate San Antonio. Ring in the New Year with 100,000
revelers! Enjoy spectacular fireworks, live music, food booths, family
activities and more. On S. Alamo between Durango and Market streets. San
Antonio Parks & Recreation. Free. 210/207-8480
31
Kids Countdown to 2001. Kid-size countdown and New Year
celebration with good luck activities. San Antonio Children’s Museum.
210-212-4453
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