Katy Lifestyles and Homes magazine Dec 2009: Katy Calendar of Events.

beginning dec 19

Allegro dance of houston presents the nutcracker

Allegro Dance of Houston will perform a full-length version of The Nutcracker in December for the seventh consecutive year. “It is our hope to continue to expose the community to the beauty of dance for many years to come, ” said director Glenda Brown. “It is so important to encourage young people in the arts as well as in sports.”

An outstanding production at an affordable price, The Nutcracker will be presented at Westside High School at 2:30 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. on Saturday, Dec. 19, and at 2:30 p.m. on Sunday, Dec. 20.

“The costumes are beautiful, the props and scenery are lovely, and the audience continues to grow each year. Dancers from the Houston Ballet are also featured. They are absolutely wonderful, ” Brown said.

In conjunction with the ballet, Allegro is sponsoring a Toy Drive benefitting patients at Texas Children ’s Hospital. There will be collection boxes at each performance for new toys. Company dancers will deliver the toys while dressed in their Nutcracker costumes.

Breakfast with the Sugar Plum Fairy will be held on Saturday, Nov. 28, at 9:30 a.m. at Lakeside Country Club. The Sugar Plum Fairy and some of her friends from the ballet interact with children attending the breakfast and perform excerpts from the play.

For tickets to the ballet or the breakfast, call Allegro at 281-496-4670.

jan 16

celebrate 70 years of katyfootball

The Friday night lights will shine down on Jan. 16 as Katy High School celebrates 70 years of football memories. Former players, cheerleaders, drill team members, managers, trainers and band members are invited to A Night Of Champions —Seventy Years of Katy High School Football at the Red Oak Ballroom at the brand-new CityCentre at 7 p.m.

The semi-formal event is aimed at bringing together alumni of the football culture to rekindle friendships and remember the glory days. Old game films, guest speakers and prizes are sure to please. The Tiger Den will be home to dueling pianos where guests can dance, enjoy a cash bar and buffet and meet football heroes from the past. Vintage cars will be on display, decorated, of course, in Katy High School ’s colors.

The cost is $70 until Dec. 1. After that, tickets will be $75, and no tickets will be sold at the door. All guests will receive a swag bag of gifts to enjoy. For additional information and to register, visit 70yrs.gradsreunite.com or call 832-881-5909.

Katy Area Artists offer Mentoring sessions, second thursday of the month

Solo exhibitions of Katy Area Artists will be featured at the free-standing Starbucks locations in Katy. Future shows at Katy Mills Mall will be shown on the art league ’s Web site.

KAA will also be holding mentoring sessions each month. Professional and semi-professional KAA artists and art teachers will mentor other artists using an artwork critique format. This activity is planned for the second Thursday of each month at the Cinco Ranch Library from 7 p.m.-8 p.m. Seating is limited seating, so artists should sign up for mentoring. For more information, call 281-352-805.

Katy Area Artists will host its local LSAG open art competition on Jan. 30. Artists from within the Lone Star Art Guild member leagues, KAA members, and local artists are invited to compete. The five divisions include both adult and high school students, as well as adult non-professional, semi-professional and professional artists. More information and forms for participation are available at www.katyareaartists.org.

Taylor holiday home tour, dec. 3-4

The Taylor Holiday Home Tour will be held Dec. 3 from 5 p.m.-9 p.m. and Dec. 4 from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. and 5 p.m.-9 p.m.

Tickets are $10 and can be purchased at Taylor High School, Katy Flower Market and Hauerland ’s. Tickets will also be available at each home.

IF IT’S MONDAY, THIS MUST BE CHRISTMAS, through dec. 5

Theatre Suburbia presents If It’s Monday, This Must Be Christmas through Dec. 5.

In this comedy, not only is the payroll missing but, crime of all crimes, somebody kidnapped Santa Claus! And Harry has only one day, Christmas Eve, to solve the case. Wise cracks and plot twists fly faster than Santa ’s sleigh in this yuletide whodunit.

Showtimes are Fridays and Saturdays at 8:30 p.m.Tickets are $14 for adults; $13 for students and seniors. Sunday shows are $12.

Theatre Suburbia is located at 4106 Way Out West Drive, Ste. N, in Houston. For reservations, call 713-682-3525 or go to www.theatresuburbia.com.

kold radio, whitefish bay, beginning jan. 8

Theatre Suburbia’s third production of the season, Kold Radio, Whitefish Bay will run Jan. 8-Feb. 6.

This is the Houston premiere of this romantic comedy by Phil Olson. Lars is the host of a radio show called Crappie Talk, devoted entirely to the subject of ice fishing. Martha hosts Book Beat and has all the listeners and advertisers. When Lars loses his only advertiser and his fish out-of-water Brooklyn Italian boss fires him, he has his work cut out for him. He needs his job and his dignity, but more importantly, he needs Martha.

Showtimes are Fridays and Saturdays at 8:30 p.m; and Sundays (Jan. 24 and Jan. 31) at 3 p.m. Tickets are $14, adults; $13, students and seniors; and $12, Sundays. Theatre Suburbia is located at 4106 Way Out West Drive, Ste. N, Houston. For reservations, call 713-682-3525 or go to www.theatresuburbia.com.

Thoroughly modern millie, Feb. 4-6

The Cinco Ranch High School Theater Company will present Thoroughly Modern Millie, a musical by Richard Morris, from Feb. 4-6 in the Cinco Ranch Performing Arts Center.

Don’t miss this classic award-winning show about a naive young woman during the roaring ’20s who finds herself in the midst of a series of madcap adventures when she sets her sights on marrying her wealthy boss.

The box office opens on Jan. 21. Hours
of operation are 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Monday through Friday. For ticket information, call 281-237-5290.

kvpac holds
auditions, dec. 10

Encore Players will hold auditions for the adult comedy Sylvia on Dec. 10 from 7 p.m.-9 p.m. at the Katy Visual & Performing Arts Center.

Performances are scheduled for February with rehearsals evenings during January.

Participants must be age 18 or older. For more information and be placed on the audition list, contact Jill Manser at jmanser@kvpac.org. Bring a resume and headshot and prepare a two-minute monologue. Cold readings will also take place.

2nd ANNUAL KATY HOLIDAY
FUN FESTIVAL, dec. 11-13

The 2nd Annual Katy Holiday Fun Festival is set for Dec. 11-13 at 21703 Kingsland Blvd., just east of Mason Road in Katy.

The event will feature 30,000 pounds of snow, Santa Claus, pictures with Santa, Christmas tree lighting, food booths, craft booths, business booths, nonprofit booths, games and other activities.

To sponsor booths, donate funds, volunteer at the festival or submit a nominee for a family in need, call 713-529-1414 or e-mail info@GUnlimitedGroup.com.

HOLIDAY TABLETOP
TOUR, DEC. 11

Neiman Marcus and the Houston Design Center present a festive holiday tabletop event featuring the latest in tabletop trends. Tables will be on display at Neiman Marcus and the Houston Design Center Showrooms from Dec. 8-11 from 11a.m.-4 p.m. The tour is open to the public in both locations and is complimentary.

A presentation, The Fabulous & Fantastical, Holiday Tabletop Trends ’09, will be given by Neiman Marcus at the Houston Design Center on Tuesday Dec. 8 at 11:30 a.m. in the Charlotte Nail Antiques showroom. Seating is limited and reservations are required. Contact events@thehou-stondesigncenter.com or call 713-864-2660.

Yoga classes at christus st. catherine’s hospital, tuesdays and thursdays

Yoga classes for all ages and experience levels will be held at CHRISTUS St. Catherine ’s Hospital every Tuesday and Thursday at 5:15 p.m. For more information, contact Karen Narum at fitnessjourney@live.com.

handel’s the messiah
sing-along, dec. 13

What is Christmas without Handel’s The Messiah? Join St. Peter’s United Methodist Church chancel choir and orchestra at the Handel’s The Messiah sing-along. If you do not sing, just come and enjoy this special music. The sing-along will be held on Sunday, Dec. 13, at 7 p.m. in the church sanctuary, located at the corner of Kingsland and Shillington. Admission is free. Bring your own music, or music will be provided.

For more information, call the church office at 281-492-8031 or go to www.stpeterskaty.org.

a girl’s day out, dec. 17

Stonecroft Women of Katy will host A Girl’s Day Out on Dec. 17 at The Club at Falcon Point. Doors open at 10:30 a.m. for a day of shopping, networking, Christmas music and lunch.

Christine Rothchild will be the featured speaker. Her topic is “How to look like a million bucks without spending it.”

The price is $16 per person. For reservations, call Nancy at 281-232-8338 or e-mail Katy CWC@gmail.com by Dec. 14.

score counselors at katy
chamber office, mondays

SCORE Counselors are available at the Katy Area Chamber of Commerce office every Monday from noon-4 p.m.

This is a free service available to new and existing small businesses. To schedule an appointment, go to www.katychamber.com. The Katy Area Chamber of Commerce is located at 23501 Cinco Ranch Blvd., No. B206.

katy aglow, jan. 26

All ladies are invited to attend Katy Aglow’s monthly meetings. Aglow is an international women’s fellowship that encourages its members to grow in the fullness of Christ through monthly meetings, Bible studies, prayer, retreats and conferences.

The next meeting is Jan. 26, beginning at 9:30 a.m. with coffee and fellowship. Bible studies and prayer begin at 10 a.m. Meetings are held at Church on the Rock, Katy, 433 S. Barker Cypress, Houston. There is no cost. Just enjoy the fellowship. For more information, go to www.katyaglow.com.