There likely won't be a White Christmas, but there are still plenty of events across the city that get into the spirit of the Holidays, as this San Antonio Events Calendar for December proves.
WassailWest Gifts Gallery
12/03/2009 - 12/24/2009, 10:00 a.m-5:00 p.m. M-Sa, closed Sundays
Ten local artists combine talents to display original artwork suitable for gift giving. Judith Baker, Robin Moratti, Sue Gansle, Pam Pohl, mark m. nelson, Miranda Laine, Scott Jarisch, Linda Nowell, Rita Kirkman, and Jean Longone contribute paintings, sculpture, mixed media, pottery, prints, photography, and other handmade original items capturing the spirit of the season.Art Opening at Casa Navarro State Historic Site Museum
December 1, 2008
Featured artist Christian DeWorde opens his exhibit with a viewing that includes free refreshments and free parking as well.Holiday Mingle Jingle
12/03/2009, 6:00-9:00 p.m.
Enjoy an evening of merriment under the stars at Fountain Court between Nordstrom and Neiman Marcus. After you check-in and receive your list of retail offers map out your shopping strategy as you down a Jingle Juice martini, compliments of Hudson Ferus Vodka and sample some yummy treats from Bravo Cucina Italiana; Luciano; Fish City Grill; P.F. Chang’s; Kona Grill; Mariposa; Godiva Chocolatier, to name a few. Advance tickets are $20 per person; $30 at the door (CASH ONLY!)Purchase tickets from: The Lukemia & Lymphoma Society (210) 377.1775 or www.lls.org/stx San Antonio Library Foundation (210) 225.4728 or www.saplf.org Transplants for Children (210) 949.1212 or www.transplantsforchildren.org.
Tamale Art Auction
12/03/2009, 5:30- 8:30 p.m.
Local celebrity artists gather to auction off their work for charity. Free refreshments included with the price of the $20 ticket, see link for ticket details.A Collection of Mexican Masks
12/04/2009, 5:00-9:00 pm
Mexican artist Jorge Palacios brings you his beautiful hand crafted masks made of clay, crystals, stainless steel, and other objects. Call the Lavaca Neighborhood Association Art Space for more details, (210) 807-3582.Messiah
12/04/09, 8:00 p.m.
The San Antonio Symphony, the San Antonio Symphony Mastersingers and the University United Methodist Church Choir gather for a group performance of Handel's "Messiah" for one night only.Mariachi Sangre Mexicana: Christmas Concert
12/04/2009 - 12/05/2009, 7:00 p.m.
The final concert of the 2009 season from the Instituto Cultural de Mexico will feature the mariachi Sangre Mexicana of Manuel Vargas.First Friday Reading
12/04/2009, 6:30 p.m.
Gemini Ink conducts the final poetry reading of the year at this First Friday event that features faculty members Jacqueline Kolosov and Laura Furman.Taste of CIA Cookbooks: Soups
12/05/2009, 9:30 a.m. - 2:30 p.m.
With cold weather prevailing on some days during our South Texas winter, there is nothing better than a bowl of steaming soup. Learn about how to prepare them at this Culinary Institute of America event. As a participant in this class, you will receive a CIA logo apron and a copy of The Culinary Institute of America’s Book of Soups to take home.5th Annual Jingle Bell Jamboree
12/05/2009, 10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Holiday Shopping Extravaganza! Free Admission! Free Parking! Over 40 Local Vendors, Raffles every 15 minutes, Pictures with Santa, Performances by Judson ISD school choirs and Concession items. Proceeds benefit the Judson Education Foundation.