December - Texas Music Events Calendar 2009

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The 2009 TMEC lists more than 500 annual events featuring live music. To update listing information for your 2009 event, please contact the Texas Music Office at music[at]SPAMAWAYgovernor.state.tx.us or call (512) 463-6666.

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Christmas in Rosenberg
December 1
Rosenberg; Historic Downtown area
Rosenberg Civic & Convention Center
Camille Prat
P. O. Box 32; Rosenberg, TX 77471
(832) 595-3525; Fax (832) 595-3333
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 a childrens carnival, visits with Santa and Mrs. Claus, 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.

Candlelight Music Concerts
December 3 - 5, 10 - 12
First Baptist Church; 903 North Polk Street, Jefferson, TX
Historic Jefferson Foundation
Merlene Meek
P.O. Box 494; Jefferson, TX 75657-0494
(903) 665-2716
Music: Children's, Christian, Classical, Folk/Acoustic, Jazz
Activities: Concert season, Music festival
Candlelight Festival of Music is held annually in conjunction with Jefferson's Candlelight Tour of Homes. All music is live. All groups are volunteer. Our goal is to offer visitors to Jefferson a wide, diverse variety of music related to the Christmas Holiday Season.

Krist Kindl Market
December 4 - 6
Downtown Copperas Cove;
Copperas Cove Downtown Association / Copperas Cove Chamber of Commerce
Jody Schmidt
P.O. Box 854; Copperas Cove, TX 76522
Fax (254) 547-4276
Music: Christian, Country, Polka
Activities: Music festival
Krist Kindl Markt is a traditional holiday bazaar featuring colorful stalls and open air shopping, unique handcrafted gift items, yummy foods, and dancing, singing and bands to entertain you. The annual Chamber of Commerce Christmas Parade is Saturday evening and the festivities continue through the weekend.

The Living Christmas Tree
December 4 - 5
First United Methodist Church; 400 Scurry
First United Methodist Church
310 Nolan; Big Spring, TX 79720
(432) 267-6394
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".

Annual Christmas Concert
December 5 - 6
Sulphur Springs, Texas; 1200 Houston Street, Sulphur Springs, Tx
North East Texas Choral Society
Carol R. Allen
P. O. Box 66; Sulphur Springs 75483
(903) 885-0113; (903) 885-6944
Music: Children's, Christian, Classical, Pop, Traditional Christm
Activities: Concert season
"Getting In The Mood For Christmas" will be presented by the North East Texas Choral Society. This 100-voice community chorus presents this Christmas concert in addition to a spring concert, and a fund raising dinner-show/Cabaret annually. The Christmas choruses from The Messiah will be presented accompanied by a string quartet. The concert is fun-filled with traditional Christmas music and audience participation.

Hendrix Trio Homecoming
December 5
Faith Baptist Church; 2812 East Street
RDH Promotions
Rhonda Hendrix
2618 Hazel; Texarkana, TX 71854
(903) 792-3011
Music: Christian
"Gaither" style homecoming FEATURING local and regional artist, along with some NATIONAL recording artists. Each group sings, and then collectively together as a 'choir'. Southern Gospel at it 's best. FRIDAY NIGHT 7pm and SATURDAY MATINEE' at 2pm $5 per person donation at the door. FAITH BAPTIST 2812 EAST STREET Texarkana Ar 71854 903-792-3011

Katy Guitar Festival
December 5
Westland Baptist Church; 1407 West Grand Parkway South
CRCM, LLC
Bill Solley
20680 Westheimer Parkway, No. 60; Katy, TX 77450
(504) 913-7645; (281) 773-8511
Music: Blues, Country, Folk/Acoustic, Jazz, Rock
Activities:Music festival, Guitar Show
Over a year in the planning, we are happy to be bringing some of the areas best artists, luthiers, vendors, and collectors in an amazing day of guitars, performances, clinics and guitar related accessories! A truly amazing day for the guitar aficionado or hobbyist, and what a time to shop for that special guitar or guitar related product! With the assistance of the guitar instructors at CRCM, we are proud to feature some amazing artists who will participate in our fest, either as manufacturers reps and product endorsers, as performers, or as clinicians. Come and rub elbows with some true world-class talent, such as...Bill Solley, Mike Wheeler, Valerie Hartzell, Erich Avinger, and others... The greater Houston area is very fortunate to have a vast amount of guitar specialty shops and music stores which sell many of the name brands that you have come to know and trust. This will also be an excellent opportunity to view amazing collections of vintage guitars as well! All this under one roof. Guitars, cases, strings, effects, and many other accessories will be available for immediate purchase by the vendors of our area at show prices!

Armadillo Christmas Bazaar
December 11 - 24
Austin Convention Center; 500 East First Street
Nancy Coplin
4428 Gillis; Austin, TX 78745
(512) 447-1605
Music: Blues, Children's, Country, Cowboy, Folk/Acoustic, Pop, R&B, Rock, Rockabilly, Tejano
Activities: Music festival, Christmas Bazaar
The Armadillo Christmas Bazaar, featuring the best in Austin music, was first held in the Armadillo World Headquarters, was scheduled to last for 2 days, Friday and Saturday, Dec. 17-18, 1976. It went so well it was extended to Dec. 21, 22 and 23. It was started as a means to expand the ‘Dillo’s cultural outreach and to ensure December cash flow and it guaranteed a warm, dry space and alternative selling experience for artists who regularly sold at the Austin Renaissance Market, known as"the Drag", on 23rd Street across from the University of Texas. Today, the Armadillo Christmas Bazaar is one of the top-ranked arts and craft shows in the nation. This highly ranked show provides an excellent opportunity for local artists to connect with their market in a truly Austin way. The Bazaar now has a long waiting list of artists who wish to be given the opportunity to show their work in this premier holiday arts and music festival. In its 34th year, the 'Dillo demonstrates that a tradition which is infused with the love and intense efforts of literally hundreds of participants over the years can remain fresh, vibrant and contemporary. This Christmas season, shoppers all over the nation will go to the ubiquitous shopping mall and essentially have the same experience everywhere, but there is only one Armadillo Christmas Bazaar, and it is one of Austin’s truly unique cultural treasures.

TubaChristmas ~ 2
December 18
South Steps of the Texas State Capitol; Austin
Gott Music
Steven Bryant
4511 Dudmar Drive; Austin, TX 78735
(512) 471-7764; (512) 750-3469; Fax (512) 442-8111
Music: Christian, Classical, Rock, Christmas
Activities: Music festival
You are invited to join us for the 2009 Merry TubaChristmas Austin to be celebrated on South Steps of the Texas State Capitol at Noon, Friday, December 18. Assembly Point: First United Methodist Church Family Life Center, NW Corner of 13th and Lavaca, one block west of the Capitol. This area will be secure and you may leave your cases, coats, etc. DO NOT plan to leave valuables. Park on the street. Please DO NOT park in the church parking lot or the adjacent lot. Registration: 9:30-10:15 am. There will be a registration fee of $5.00 to help cover expenses. All participants must register. Copies of Carols for a Merry TubaChristmas, Vol. 2, necessary for the performance, will be available in both bass and treble clef versions for $12.00. Rehearsal: 10:30-11:45. The concert will commence promptly at 1:00 pm and will conclude by 2:00 pm. Please bring a music lyre, if you have one, and a belt or strap, if necessary, to support your instrument as the concert will be PERFORMED STANDING. Instrument decorations are appropriate. All TUBACHRISTMAS concerts are presented with permission from the Harvey Phillips Foundation, Inc. Breakfast Tacos & Orange Juice to be provided by Gott Music.

First Night Austin
December 31
South Congress; Austin
First Night Austin
Dave Sullivan
P.O. Box 684867; Austin, TX 78757
(512) 391-1551; Fax (512) 476-5537
First Night Austin is a public celebration of the arts that revives the ancient tradition of marking the passage of time with art, ritual, and festivity. It is a family-friendly, affordable, and alcohol free New Year's Eve festival. Join us on December 31st and help create a new tradition for Austin that celebrates the culturally rich and artistically diverse place we call home.