Fort Worth, Texas, Holiday Events 2011 Holiday Train Show November 12 – 13, 2011 Will Rogers Memorial Center - Central and East Texas 817.392.7469 www.dfwtrainshows.com North Texas Council of Railroad Clubs, Inc. Chesapeake Energy Parade of Lights presented by CHASE November 25, 2011 Sundance Square 817.336.2787 www.fortworthparadeoflights.org Spectacularly illuminated holiday parade features decorative floats, horses, carriages, marching bands and more, ending with the lighting of the Fort Worth Christmas tree downtown. Fort Worth Symphony Orchestra Pops Series presents “Home for the Holidays” November 25 – 27, 2011 Bass Performance Hall 817.665.6000 www.fwsymphony.org This Fort Worth Symphony holiday tradition is filled with joyous sounds of the season as well as jolly old St. Nick himself! Christmas Tree in Sundance Square Irving Berlin’s White Christmas at Bass Hall Performing Arts Fort Worth presents “Irving Berlin’s White Christmas” November 29 – December 4, 2011 Bass Performance Hall 817.212.4280 www.basshall.com Get ready to discover a delightful new show that’s as fresh and rare as newly fallen snow! The classic holiday tradition White Christmas comes to the stage at last, as a brand new Irving Berlin musical direct from Broadway! Irving Berlin’s White Christmas tells the story of two showbiz buddies putting on a show in a magical Vermont inn and finding their perfect mates in the bargain. Full of dancing, laughter and some of the greatest songs ever written, it promises to be a merry and bright theatrical experience for the whole family! A Candlelight Christmas in Ryan Place December 2 – 4, 2011 Fort Worth’s Historic Ryan Place 817.996.9996 www.HistoricRyanPlace.org Celebrate the beauty of the season and get ideas for decorating your own home with the finest examples in holiday décor displayed in beautiful home settings. This historic home tour is the perfect occasion to kick-off the holiday season with your friends and family. Birds Christmas Tree December 3, 2011 Fort Worth Botanic Garden 817.871.7686 www.fwbg.org Children of all ages are invited to make biodegradable bird treats ahead of time and bring them to the event to hang in the Garden’s Grove, providing food for wildlife and a little holiday cheer! Santa in Sundance Square Christmas in the Stockyards December 3, 2011 Stockyards National Historic District 817.625.9715 www.stockyardsstation.com Full-day Christmas events including family and children’s activities, petting zoo, Fort Worth Herd Cowkid Round-up, Christmas tree lighting, carolers, Santa Claus, vendors and much more! Fort Worth Symphony Orchestra presents “Handel’s Messiah” December 5, 2011 Bass Performance Hall 817.665.6000 www.fwsymphony.org  Few works are so powerful that audiences never tire of hearing them and Handel’s Messiah is such a work. The FWSO’s annual presentation of this masterpiece has become a sacred Fort Worth holiday offering and has been regarded as one of the finest performances in the region. Texas Ballet Theater presents “The Nutcracker” December 9 – 24, 2011 Bass Performance Hall 877.828.9200 www.texasballettheater.org Ring in the holiday season with Ben Stevenson’s critically acclaimed production of The Nutcracker. This beloved ballet tells the story of Clara and her magical Nutcracker Prince as they embark on a thrilling adventure. Performing Arts Fort Worth presents Michael Martin Murphey’s “Cowboy Christmas” December 12, 2011 Bass Performance Hall 817.212.4280 www.basshall.com Michael Martin Murphey returns with his annual “Cowboy Christmas” holiday tradition at Bass Performance Hall. Performing Arts Fort Worth presents Jim Brickman’s “A Christmas Celebration” December 19, 2011 Bass Performance Hall 817.212.4280 www.basshall.com This holiday season, two-time Grammy-nominated, platinum-selling artist, Jim Brickman is creating a musical celebration for audiences seeking an escape from the hectic demands of the holiday season! In a spectacular concert, Jim and his very special guests present an evening of dazzling solo piano and vibrant vocals, plus plenty of warmth and humor. Jim weaves together new and old traditional holiday favorites, plus all his hits! Fort Worth Symphony Orchestra presents “Christmas with the Von Trapp Family Singers” December 21, 2011 Bass Performance Hall 817.665.6000 www.fwsymphony.org  The Sound of Music captured the hearts of millions when the movie premiered. Today the Von Trapp Family Singers, the actual great grandchildren of Maria and Captain von Trapp, continue the legacy. This one night only Christmas Concert is for the entire family and features traditional American and Austrian songs of the season and cherished family stories of the Von Trapp Family. Texas Ballet Theater presents “The Nutty Nutcracker” December 23, 2011 Bass Performance Hall 877.828.9200 www.texasballettheater.org Tired of Sugar Plums and everything nice? Get a little naughty with The Nutty Nutcracker, their 3rd annual adults-only take on current events and pop culture. Adult Audiences Only Performing Arts Fort Worth presents “Robert Earl Keen” December 30, 2011 Bass Performance Hall 817.212.4280 www.basshall.com Robert Earl Keen’s annual Eve-of-New Year’s Eve concert returns to help close out 2011 and ring in 2012! Fort Worth Symphony Orchestra presents “Swingin’ in the New Year” December 31, 2011 Bass Performance Hall 817.665.6000 www.fwsymphony.org  The theme of this New Year’s Eve with the FWSO is, “It don’t mean a thing if it ain’t got that swing.” Say hello to 2012 in a concert with memorable swingin’ standards by Count Basie, Duke Ellington, Glen Miller and more.