There are many upcoming events around Austin to enliven the advent of the holidays. Below are a few of them.

I heard there is a holiday art fair of sorts on South First street this weekend, starting on Thursday the 4th. At Jovita’s on Saturday around noon the South Austin Jug Band will perform. The South First street neighborhood sports a lot of funky, unique stores, cafes, and house decor. It’s an old neighborhood with lots of personality.

On Friday, December 12 at 7:30 p.m., the Austin Civic Orchestra will perform holiday favorites at St. Matthew’s Episcopal Church at Steck and Mesa. The events have general seating; General Admission is $8.00; Senior/Student is $6.00; Children under 12, admission is $3.00. The orchestra is comprised of volunteers and does not play for profit. They are extremely good as well!

Then on Monday, December 22 at 12:00 noon, there will be a TUBACHRISTMAS concert. The performance will take place at the Texas State Capitol on the South Steps. Registration and rehearsal will be at 9:30 a.m. at the First United Methodist Church – Family Life Center, 13th & Lavaca. Parking is on the street (do not park in the church lot). For more information contact the coordinator, Steve Bryant, at 512-471-0835.