The Christmas spirit comes alive in the Highland Lakes with a variety of live performances. Here is what you need to know if you want a front-row seat.
“The Christmas Post”
7 p.m. Dec. 5-7; 2 p.m. matinee Dec. 7
First Baptist Church, 901 La Ventana Drive in Marble Falls
First Baptist Church of Marble Falls performs “The Christmas Post” four times in three days, including a 2 p.m. matinee Saturday, Dec. 7. The charming and heartfelt musical is set in 1947 and follows a mother trying her best to give her kids a magical Christmas. Tickets are $16.30. Ages 3 and younger get in free.
“The Story of the Nutcracker”
6 p.m. Dec. 6; 3 p.m. and 7 p.m. Dec. 7; 3 p.m. Dec. 8
Burnet High School, 1000 The Green Mile
Studio 29 Dance Centre presents the classic Christmas ballet “The Nutcracker” for three days in December. The local dance company, based in Burnet, rehearses for nearly three months to prepare.
“A Christmas Story”
Dec. 6-22 at 7:30 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays and 2 p.m. Sundays
Hill Country Community Theatre, 4003 FM 2147 West in Cottonwood Shores
See the stage version of the Christmas film classic at the Hill Country Community Theatre throughout December. You’ll want to “shoot your eye out,” if you miss this show.
Tickets are $27 for adults and $17 for children. Call 830-798-8944 or go to thehcct.org to purchase.
Madrigal Dinner and Concert
7 p.m. Dec. 7
Commons Area at Marble Falls High School, 2101 Mustang Drive
The Marble Falls High School choir invites the community to dinner and a holiday show. Tickets are on sale online in November. Call 830-693-4375 to learn more.
Marble Falls High School choir showcase
2 p.m. Dec. 8
Auditorium at Marble Falls High School, 2101 Mustang Drive
Admission is free to the high school choir’s annual holiday performance.
Burnet High School band’s Christmas concert
7-8 p.m. Dec. 12
Cafeteria at Burnet High School, 1000 The Green Mile
A free concert of holiday songs showcases the hard work of the high school band this semester.
“Gifts of Christmas”
11 a.m. and 5 p.m. Dec. 14
Hill Country Fellowship, 200 Houston Clinton Drive in Burnet
See a Christian version of the classic Christmas ballet “The Nutcracker” as performed by Harmony School of Creative Arts. Tickets are $15 for adults and $10 for children. Lap children can attend for free. Go to harmonyarts.org.
Highlandettes at Christmas on the Square
Noon Dec. 14
Downtown Burnet
Burnet High School’s dance and drill team, the Highlandettes, will perform amid the hustle and bustle of holiday events on Burnet’s historic square.
Burnet High School choir’s winter concert
6:30 p.m. Dec. 19
Auditorium at Burnet High School, 1000 The Green Mile
Admission is free to the high school choir’s Christmas concert.
