A Lone Star Holiday: Music, Magic, & Merriment

Join the Austin Civic Orchestra, conducted by Dr. Veronica Garcia, for a cinematic holiday experience that celebrates Texas charm and festive traditions in “A Lone Star Holiday: Music, Magic & Merriment.” Narrated by TiWanna Kenney, the evening opens with Andrew Holcomb’s heart‑warming “T’was the Night Before Christmas,” before the orchestra transports you through Tchaikovsky’s shimmering “Nutcracker” selections, Vaughan Williams’ lyrical “Fantasia on Greensleeves,” the spirited “Farandole” from Bizet’s L’Arlésienne Suite No. 2, Selections from Alan Silvestri’s “The Polar Express,” and the iconic Leroy Anderson “Sleigh Ride.” Step into the warmth and wonder of the holiday season and let this orchestral journey fill your heart with cheerful celebration. Details & tickets.