Holiday Events in Texas

There are more seasonal goings-on than you could possibly have time to attend, but the picky can pick and choose carefully from these:

"It's a Wonderful Life" is being produced by the Frisco Community Theater through Dec. 15th at the Frisco Association for the Arts offices. For all the details, call 800-595-4849.

Dec. 16th Mexico 2000 Ballet Folklorico performs "Christmas in Mexico" at the Patty Granville Arts Center in Garland. For added details, call 972-429-1082. On the same day the Dallas Chamber Orchestra ensemble performs with the Arts District Chorale at Preston Hollow Presbyterian Church. For information on the toy drive, call 214-321-1411.

Through Dec. 16th, take in the classic "Little Women" performed by the Repertory Company Theatre in a non-musical format first performed two years ago in London. The play is being held at the Promenade Theatre, 650 N. Colt in Richardson. For details, call 972-690-5029. Also through the 16th the Texas Ballet Theater presents "The Nutcracker" at Bass Hall in downtown Fort Worth. Call 1-877-828-9200.

Also Dec. 20-23 the same company performs the same play at Fair Park Music Hall in Dallas.

Dec. 17th Melchior The Magus performed in a monologue by Richard Reimer details the story of the Three Wise Men at the Edgemere condos, 8523 Thackery in Dallas. For additional details, call 214-821-3258.

Through Dec. 22nd, laugh along with "Mrs. Bob Cratchitt's Wild Christmas Binge" presented by Risk Theater Initiative, which parodies "A Christmas Carol" through Dec. 22 in Dallas. For advance tickets, call 214-223-7483.

Theatre Three presents "Seasons Greetings" through Dec. 23rd at Theatre Too, Dallas. For tickets, call 214-871-3300. Also during that time period, the Pocket Sandwich Theatre presents its 26th annual production of the musical adaptation of "A Christmas Carol" at 5400 E. Mockingbird in Dallas. For reservations, call 214-821-1860. And also through the 23rd is a Rockin' Christmas Party musical at WaterTower Theatre at the Addison Conference and Theatre Centre. For any more details, call 972-450-6232.