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BY AMANDA CUTSHALL
December. The exhibit will be open from Nov. 11-Dec. 16. • Artist reception, Dec. 6, 7-9 p.m.; artist talk, Dec. 13, 7-9 p.m. • Free • Julia C. Butridge Gallery, 1110 Barton Springs Road, Austin • www.austintexas.gov/department/ julia-c-butridge-gallery Peppermint Parkway The drive-thru event is adorned with millions of lights and plenty of holiday scenes. This year, officials have added a petting zoo with pony rides, baby goats, bunnies and more. • Through Dec. 30, 6-9 p.m. (parkway), 5-10 p.m. (Peppermint Plaza) • $40-$99 (admission, per vehicle) • 9201 Circuit of the Americas Blvd., Austin • www.peppermintparkway.com ‘A Christmas Carol’ by Zach Theatre Nonprofit Zach Theatre will present its adaptation of Charles Dickens’s classic holiday story featuring the Cratchit family and Ebenezer Scrooge. This rendition of “A Christmas Carol” is family-friendly. • Through Dec. 31, times vary • $25 and up • The Topfer at Zach Theatre, 202 S. Lamar Blvd., Austin • www.zachtheatre.org
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Blue Genie Art Bazaar The 23rd annual Blue Genie Art Bazaar will feature nearly 200 regional vendors selling handmade items such as art, jewelry, pottery, clothing and more. • Nov. 17 - Dec. 24, 10 a.m. - 10 p.m. (Closed 6 p.m. on Dec. 24) • Free Caring Santa Santa Claus will be available for a private photo session exclusively for children with special needs. Reservations are required and can be made online. • Dec. 3, 9-10:30 a.m. • $39.99-$49.99 • 2901 S. Capital of Texas Hwy., Austin • http://bartoncreeksquarecaringsantaphotos.splashthat. com • 6100 Airport Boulevard, Austin • www.bluegenieartbazaar.com Senderos del desierto II This exhibit will feature art from painter Salvador Rodriguez, who uses his research of the history of ecosystems to highlight Texas deserts. Rodriguez will give an artist talk and there will be a reception in
‘The Nutcracker’ by Ballet Austin Ballet Austin will present its 61st production of “The Nutcracker” with live accompaniment by Austin Symphony Orchestra. Opening weekend will offer extras such as free holiday family photos by a professional photographer, Nutcracker-themed selfie stations, a sweets package and more. • Dec. 2-23, times vary • $15-$125 • The Long Center for the Performing Arts, 701 W.
Riverside Drive, Austin • www.balletaustin.org
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