Community Calendar

‘Midday Noels Concert Series – A Seasonal Celebration of Merry Melodies and Holiday Harmonies’; FREE CONCERTS on Thursday, December 1, 8, 15, 2022; 12:00-12:45 pm; In-person in our sanctuary with live-streamed video of the full concert at fpcsanantonio.org/noels.

Once again, FPC offers its holiday ‘gift to the city’ with a variety of creative musical offerings. In addition to in-person seating, all three concerts will be streamed live at fpcsanantonio.org/noels and will be available for viewing on our YouTube.com channel after the concert. Following the concert, we will be offering a hot lunch ($15) in Westminster Hall or ‘Grab and Go’ lunches ($5), available on the sidewalk just outside our sanctuary doors. For more details about this free concert series, please visit fpcsanantonio.org/noels.

Thursday, December 1 - ‘Merry Organ Pipes Celebrate the Season! ’
Our highly skilled organist, Dr. Jae Ha, and trumpeter Brandon Pauley provide musical and seasonal inspiration from the choir loft of First Presbyterian Church. Jae will conclude the concert with excerpts from “The Planets” by Gustav Holst, a highlight you will not want to miss!

Thursday, December 8 –‘Shimmering Songs and Sparkling Singing’
Our FPC Chamber Singers present four beautiful choral pieces of the season, interspersed with captivating vocal solos that span diverse genres including opera and popular song.

Thursday, December 15 – ‘Christmas with the Monte Vista Strings”
We are pleased to welcome the Monte Vista Strings, a string quartet featuring some of the finest professional musicians in the San Antonio area. Founded in 2003 by violinist Andrew Small and a trio of colleagues from the San Antonio area, Monte Vista Strings and Jazz has evolved into one of the Austin – San Antonio – Texas Hill Country region’s most respected musical performance and entertainment companies.

Enjoy all the magic of the holidays wrapped up in one exciting event during The Children’s Nutcracker and Holiday Market presented by the award-winning, Children's Ballet of San Antonio. An enchanting tale filled with all the wonders of the season, Tchaikovsky’s The Nutcracker, has been captivating the hearts and minds of audiences for decades. This year, the Children’s Ballet of San Antonio will return to the Lila Cockrell Theatre to present a Broadway-level production of this favorite holiday family tradition. Award-winning dancers and a talented array of young performers share the stage for this production filled with dazzling costumes, multimedia-integrated scenery, and even an interactive surprise or two for the audience members. More than just ballet, The Nutcracker celebrates the traditional dances of cultures worldwide, showcasing various disciplines and talents including vocalists, actors, gymnasts, special needs artists and more. Each performance is an event that includes shopping, sweets, and Santa! And with a condensed 1.5 hour run time, it will keep even the youngest theatre goers engaged.

Pre-Show Holiday Market
The fun starts from the moment guests enter the theatre and discover themselves in a festive holiday market where they can browse the extensive selection of dress-up items, including tutus and Sugarplum Fairy wands, Mouse King swords, as well as home décor including ornaments and, of course, nutcrackers. Hair and makeup stylists will be on site to offer magical makeovers transforming little ones into regal royals for a glittering good time. Key cast members from princes to queens, and fairies, along with Santa himself, will be on hand for photos on a first come first served basis. And, because no holiday is complete without treats, there will be plenty of holiday fare including cocoa, holiday cookies and other seasonal favorites along with hot dogs, mini-burgers, and popcorn. The holiday market opens one hour prior to showtimes.

For the first time since its inception, The Nutcracker will be presented at the Historic Ft. Sam Houston Theater. This 2-act ballet will be brought to life by the Alamo City Dance Company under the direction of Katie Rodriguez Hall.
This performance is open to everyone, Military and Civilians alike! Tickets for civilians MUST be reserved by Tuesday, December 6th.

$22 for adults
$10 for children
Parking is free!

Fort Sam Theater
2472 Stanley Rd,
San Antonio, TX 78234
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To purchase, tickets call or text the Ft. Sam Theater Box office at 210-222-9694

Enjoy all the magic of the holidays wrapped up in one exciting event during The Children’s Nutcracker and Holiday Market presented by the award-winning, Children's Ballet of San Antonio. An enchanting tale filled with all the wonders of the season, Tchaikovsky’s The Nutcracker, has been captivating the hearts and minds of audiences for decades. This year, the Children’s Ballet of San Antonio will return to the Lila Cockrell Theatre to present a Broadway-level production of this favorite holiday family tradition. Award-winning dancers and a talented array of young performers share the stage for this production filled with dazzling costumes, multimedia-integrated scenery, and even an interactive surprise or two for the audience members. More than just ballet, The Nutcracker celebrates the traditional dances of cultures worldwide, showcasing various disciplines and talents including vocalists, actors, gymnasts, special needs artists and more. Each performance is an event that includes shopping, sweets, and Santa! And with a condensed 1.5 hour run time, it will keep even the youngest theatre goers engaged.

Pre-Show Holiday Market
The fun starts from the moment guests enter the theatre and discover themselves in a festive holiday market where they can browse the extensive selection of dress-up items, including tutus and Sugarplum Fairy wands, Mouse King swords, as well as home décor including ornaments and, of course, nutcrackers. Hair and makeup stylists will be on site to offer magical makeovers transforming little ones into regal royals for a glittering good time. Key cast members from princes to queens, and fairies, along with Santa himself, will be on hand for photos on a first come first served basis. And, because no holiday is complete without treats, there will be plenty of holiday fare including cocoa, holiday cookies and other seasonal favorites along with hot dogs, mini-burgers, and popcorn. The holiday market opens one hour prior to showtimes.

Music from St. Mark’s presents its annual Christmas Pops celebration on Sunday, December 11, at 4 pm, with a brass and percussion ensemble conducted by Brett Richardson, and featuring Jon Johnson, organist. All are invited to journey to the lighter side of the Advent season with highlights for the whole family and an extra large dose of holiday joy.

Originally published in 1823, A Visit from St. Nicholas is “arguably the best-known verses ever written by an American” and the centerpiece of the afternoon with a special appearance by St. Mark’s own Rev. Beth Knowlton as narrator. Author Clement Clarke Moore borrowed his imagery of Saint Nicholas from his friend Washington Irving, and it has endured as America’s favorite jolly old elf. The concert will also include crowd favorites such as the popular Ukrainian folk tune, Carol of the Bells, a congregation sing-a-long, and Jingle Bells Swing-a-Ling-Ding - made popular by former Tonight Show band leader Doc Severinson.

Music from St. Mark’s is offered free of charge to the community through the generous support of the St. Cecilia Guild of St. Mark’s Episcopal Church. 315 E Pecan St - free parking available.

‘Midday Noels Concert Series – A Seasonal Celebration of Merry Melodies and Holiday Harmonies’; FREE CONCERTS on Thursday, December 1, 8, 15, 2022; 12:00-12:45 pm; In-person in our sanctuary with live-streamed video of the full concert at fpcsanantonio.org/noels.

Once again, FPC offers its holiday ‘gift to the city’ with a variety of creative musical offerings. In addition to in-person seating, all three concerts will be streamed live at fpcsanantonio.org/noels and will be available for viewing on our YouTube.com channel after the concert. Following the concert, we will be offering a hot lunch ($15) in Westminster Hall or ‘Grab and Go’ lunches ($5), available on the sidewalk just outside our sanctuary doors. For more details about this free concert series, please visit fpcsanantonio.org/noels.

Thursday, December 1 - ‘Merry Organ Pipes Celebrate the Season! ’
Our highly skilled organist, Dr. Jae Ha, and trumpeter Brandon Pauley provide musical and seasonal inspiration from the choir loft of First Presbyterian Church. Jae will conclude the concert with excerpts from “The Planets” by Gustav Holst, a highlight you will not want to miss!

Thursday, December 8 –‘Shimmering Songs and Sparkling Singing’
Our FPC Chamber Singers present four beautiful choral pieces of the season, interspersed with captivating vocal solos that span diverse genres including opera and popular song.

Thursday, December 15 – ‘Christmas with the Monte Vista Strings”
We are pleased to welcome the Monte Vista Strings, a string quartet featuring some of the finest professional musicians in the San Antonio area. Founded in 2003 by violinist Andrew Small and a trio of colleagues from the San Antonio area, Monte Vista Strings and Jazz has evolved into one of the Austin – San Antonio – Texas Hill Country region’s most respected musical performance and entertainment companies.

Alamo City Arts is proud to present Alamo City Dance Company's 30th annual production of The Nutcracker on December 17th and 18th at the beautiful McAllister Theatre located on the campus of San Antonio College. Both days have shows at 2pm & 7pm.
​This classical holiday tale will feature a cast of over 75 performers in 150 roles, all accompanied by live orchestration provided by Alamo City Symphony Viva!
Tickets range from $30-$45 depending on seat location and parking at McAllister Theatre is always free!

McAllister Theatre
McAllister Fine Arts Center
1300 San Pedro Ave,
San Antonio, TX 78212

Alamo City Arts is proud to present Alamo City Dance Company's 30th annual production of The Nutcracker on December 17th and 18th at the beautiful McAllister Theatre located on the campus of San Antonio College. Both days have shows at 2pm & 7pm.
​This classical holiday tale will feature a cast of over 75 performers in 150 roles, all accompanied by live orchestration provided by Alamo City Symphony Viva!
Tickets range from $30-$45 depending on seat location and parking at McAllister Theatre is always free!

McAllister Theatre
McAllister Fine Arts Center
1300 San Pedro Ave,
San Antonio, TX 78212

This Christmas Family Tradition Continues—Join us!
Featuring The Dianne Brumley Choral and The River City Ringers of San Antonio
“Christmas, Where It All Begins”
Sunday, Dec. 18, 2022 3PM
Alamo City Arts presents
The Heart of Texas Concert Band

Featuring The Dianne Brumley Choral and
The River City Ringers of San Antonio

Trinity Baptist Church
319 E Mulberry Ave
San Antonio, Texas 78212

Free admission, NO tickets necessary
Free parking

To subscribe to our YouTube Channel https://www.youtube.com/c/HeartofTexasConcertBand/videos

HTxCB.org
4128 Warm Winds
San Antonio, TX 78253

Presented by Alamo City Arts and the Heart of Texas Concert Band

St. Luke's Choir and Soloists sings Handel's famous oratorio "Messiah" to bring in the Christmas season. Come and enjoy some festive music, and relax a little while!