Austin, TX

Hello Austin! There are a ton of things going on this weekend. Here are a few things to help you out.

1. If you’re looking for this weekends Tree Lighting ceremonies, check this post.
2. If you’re looking for arts & craft or holiday bazaars, then look here.
3. If you’re looking for Santa, read this post.
4. If you’re looking for some place to cut your own Christmas tree, then check out this post.

For everything else, read on, baby!

Paggi House 14th Annual Grinch’s Gala
When: Friday, Dec. 5th, 2008
Where: Paggi House, 200 Lee Barton Dr, Austin, TX 78704
$$$: $100.00

You are cordially invited to join us for the 14th Annual Grinch’s Gala, on Friday evening, December 5 at the beautifully remodeled Paggi House to kick-off the Central Texas Holiday Season.

The music will be provided by the band Suede and DJ Manny, the food will be prepared by Executive Chef Shane Stark and the terrific folks at Paggi House are promising a night to remember….all we need is you to join us to make the night a success.

Urban Farm Bicycle Tour
When: Saturday, December 6 2008, 10:00am
Where: Austin Farmers Market, 4th & Guadalupe, Austin, TX
$$$: $25-40

Bicycle Sport Shop in conjunction with Edible Austin magazine is producing an Urban Farm Bicyle Tour to kick off Edible Austin Eat Local Week. Cyclists will depart from three starting locations: Downtown Farmer’s Market, Sunset Valley Market, and the BSS South location. Lead by special guests, the Austin Flyers Women’s Cycling Team, cyclists will follow route maps guiding them to several local farms in East Austin including Boggy Creek Farm, Rain Lily Farm, with an optional route extension to Hands of the Earth Farm, site of the Urban Roots Youth Launch farm.

AMOA Annual Holiday Art Festival
When: December 6-7, 2008
Where: Laguna Gloria
$$$: $7 for the general public, free for Friends of Laguna Gloria and children under 12.

This year’s festival will feature 60 regional artists selling high quality works in a wide range of media including ceramics, wood, painting, fiber, sculpture, photography, jewelry, glass, and prints. Purchase special gifts and refreshments at the new Gatehouse Museum Store and Café Laguna. Visitors can enjoy a relaxing stroll through the luscious 12-acre site. Shoppers can acquire distinctive and reasonably priced gifts, support the participating artists, and help sustain the Museum’s programs.

This year’s Festival also includes music by Austin Chorale, door prizes and the chance to acquire artistic treasures by Jan Heaton and Germaine Keller or bid on holding your own event at The Plant….from the silent auction! The Holiday Art Festival raises funds for the Austin Museum of Art.

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