DANCE^
The Nutcracker
(Dec. 8-23) In the 50 years that
Ballet Austin has produced The Nutcracker, thousands have escaped to a
winter wonderland and gotten lost in the beauty of the dancing and the magic of
the story. Whether you're a first-timer or a longtime fan of this production,
you’ll be pinching yourself to make sure you’re not dreaming. The
Long Center for the Performing Arts, 701 W. Riverside Drive, 476-9151,
balletaustin.org
COMEDY
Mike
Epps (Dec. 7) Comedian and actor Mike
Epps got his start in the 2000 film Next Friday, written and directed
by Ice Cube. He gained popularity for his role as Black Doug in The
Hangover and with the 2009 release of his comedy/hip-hop album Funny
Bidness: Da Album. Epps is currently performing around the country for his
I’m Still Standing tour. The Paramount Theatre, 713
Congress Ave., 472-5470, austintheatre.org
EXPOS/TOURS
Holiday Home
Tour (Dec. 8-9) The Georgetown Heritage
Society’s annual Holiday Home Tour is back this year with some exciting changes.
Not only can you enjoy beautiful homes dressed up in holiday style, but you can
also join other revelers for a pancake breakfast in your festive pajamas on Dec.
8. The first annual, family-friendly “Pajamas and Pancakes” holiday breakfast
includes a photo opportunity with some of Santa’s elves, story time and holiday
crafts. Various locations, 869-8597, georgetownheritagesociety.com
BENEFITS
Keep Austin Beautiful Benefit
Night (Dec. 9) Join fellow Austinites for sushi rolls and
rice bowls to raise funds for Keep Austin Beautiful. A portion of the evening’s
proceeds go to cleaning, beautifying and protecting the Austin environment.
Roll On Sushi Diner, 5350 Burnet Road, Ste. 2, 391-0617, keepaustinbeautiful.org
FAMILY
A
Charlie Brown Christmas (Dec. 9) The Austin Chamber Music
Center presents this live performance of the soundtrack to A Charlie Brown
Christmas, composed by jazz pianist Vince Guaraldi. Classics like “Linus
and Lucy” and “The Christmas Song” will be played by Artistic Director
Michelle Schumann on piano with accompaniment by bassist Utah Hamrick and
drummer David Sierra. Antone’s, 213 W. Fifth St., 454-0026, austinchambermusic.org
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