Nov 24 - Jan 22 Ice Skating at Discovery Green With more than 350,000 visitors enjoying the experience of outdoor ice skating in Downtown Houston the past three years. The Ice at Discovery Green will return to the park on Thanksgiving Day 2011 and last until January 22, 2012. December 3-27, 2011 The Nutcracker by the Houston Ballet Oh, the wonder of it all. Living dolls. Dancing snowflakes. A Christmas tree that grows to spectacular heights. It’s The Nutcracker, in all its magical, colorful, holiday charm. It just wouldn’t be the holidays without it!! 7:30 PM December 3, 4*, 9*, 10, 11*, 16, 17, 18, 19*, 20, 21, 22, 23, 26*, 27*, 2011 2:00 PM December 3, 4, 10, 11, 17, 18, 19*, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, 26, 27, 2011 * Indicates discounted performance. Purchase tickets by phone at 713.227.2787 or 800.828.2787. December 6-18 Theatre Under The Stars (TUTS) is proudly producing the classic holiday story White Christmas, running December 6 - 18 at the Hobby Center for The Performing Arts. The all-time number one pop song and most-recorded tune in history inspired first a beloved classic film and now a fun-filled musical for all ages to enjoy. December 10 and 17 Family Day Adventure and Breakfast with Santa. Bring the entire family for a day filled with fun and adventure. Get the day started by having breakfast with Santa at 9 a.m. at the Downtown Aquarium, followed by an all day exhibition and ride pass to the
entertainment complex. Top off the day with a 2 p.m. performance of White Christmas. Visit TUTS.com/Events to purchase tickets. December 10 Gingerbread House Build-Off Sponsored by Architecture Center Houston (ArCH) and the Downtown District, teams of artistic and architecturally talented individuals will be supplied with gingerbread, icing, gumdrops, candy canes and other holiday treats to create the most innovative gingerbread houses. Market Square Park 301 Milam St. Houston TX 77002 December 16, 2011 - December 18, 2011-Houston Symphony Handel’s Messiah in Candlelight “Rejoice Greatly” as this Houston tradition continues! The holidays wouldn’t be the same without Houston’s own performance of Handel’s Messiah with your Houston Symphony, Chorus and guest soloists. December 11 and 18 “Let it Snow” VIP event with Santa: Celebrate the holiday season with a VIP ticket to the show along with a pre-show event that features photos with Santa, snowflake crafts, and a delectable dessert buffet feast in a Winter Wonderland. Visit TUTS.com/Events to purchase tickets. November 12 through December 17 Frosty the Snowman will be presented every Saturday at 11:00 a.m. and 1:30 p.m. For further information and reservations, call (713) 726-1219 or go to www. companyonstage.org.