Dear Friends of ASPVA, 

We invite you to celebrate this holiday season with us beginning tomorrow evening at the annual Tree Lighting Ceremony at the Capitol and Holiday Stroll where our YouthCast winners will dazzle you with their incredible talent.  To help with holiday shopping,  our friends just around the corner at Central Christian Church are hosting a Christmas Bazaar through Sunday.  We also look forward to participating in First Night Austin, a family-friendly, utopia of art, activities and performances to ring in the new year!  But wait, the festivities will continue through January as ASPVA celebrates their grand opening at their new downtown location.  Save the date: Friday, January 22, 2010 to Set the Stage for ASPVA!
 
We wish you the merriest of holidays and the best the new year has to offer!
 
Sincerely,
Carol de Cardenas
ASPVA Executive Director
 
Tree Lighting Ceremony and Holiday Stroll 
 Holiday Stroll
This family-friendly, Austin tradition sponsored by the Downtown Austin Alliance and KUT 90.5 begins at the Capitol at 6 pm on Saturday, December 5th
with a sing-a-long and tree lighting ceremony.  The celebration continues as you stroll down Congress Avenue for food, holiday shopping and wonderful performances including our very own young performers who will be showcased at
816 Congress from 7 - 9 pm.  You won't want to miss these special performances by
Loose Wheels,
Georgia Napolitano, C.L.U.E.,
Gabriella and Jordan,
and a special appearance by Judd Jordan and the
Scotch Mountain Gang!
 
Christmas Bazaar
 Christmas Bazaar
Avoid the holiday rush, and visit the Christmas Bazaar for unique gifts
and a great meal at the Candy Cane Cafe!  This annual event is held at Central Christian Church located at
1110 Guadalupe Street on Saturday from
9 - 4 pm and
Sunday from
noon - 3 pm.
 
 
 
First Night Austin
 First Night Austin
The Austin School for the Performing and Visual Arts  is excited to showcase their YouthCast Choice Award Winners at First Night Austin held
December 31st.  Students of all ages compete for prizes in a variety of genres before a panel of industry professionals at The Hill Country Galleria Amphitheater and The Long Center during our fall and spring seasons.  These young singers and dancers will engage audiences with their remarkable talent and desire to entertain every chance they get!
 
The Austin School for the Performing and Visual Arts is now open for enrollment for 6th - 12th grades at our new downtown location!  Visit www.theaustinschool.org for more information or call 512-773-3398.