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Christmas Pyramid bringing holiday cheer at the Marktplatz
     Judging from the many people who stopped to take pictures this weekend in front of the new Christmas Pyramid at the Fredericksburg Marktplatz, the new addition to this city’s holiday decorations is a hit! Built to Fredericksburg’s specifications, this 26-foot, 5-tiered wooden beauty represents Fredericksburg’s German heritage, as (in its table- top version) it is a staple of traditional German holiday decorations. This beauty was shipped from Germany and erected last week. Fredericksburg is the only municipality in the United Stares to have a pyramid of this grand scale – 26-feet!  It’s just part of the revamped holiday plan to celebrate Christmas – bringing holiday joy to young and old alike! 
     Mark your calendars now to attend the Pyramid lighting set for 7:00 p.m. on Friday, November 27.

Rockbox Theater kicks off its Christmas shows this Friday
     Rockbox Theater will open its “Funtabulous” holiday season with Christmas at Rockbox Theater this Friday, November 20 at 8:00 p.m. (there will be no 4:30 p.m. show that day), running weekends through December 27.  Typical show times are Fridays at 4:30 p.m. and 8:00 p.m., on Saturdays at 4:30 p.m. and 8:00 p.m., and Sundays at 1:30 p.m.  Special Thursday shows will be held on December 3, 10 and 17 at 7:00 p.m.  Reservations are tight, so call now to reserve your preferred times.  Special note:  in honor of Christmas, the theater will be closed on Thursday, December 24 and Friday, December 25 so that cast members may enjoy time with their families.  Rockbox Theater is located at 109 N. Llano St. in Fredericksburg.  For details, call 830-997- ROCK or log on to www.rockboxtheater.com .

Fredericksburg Trade Days next two weekends
     Every third weekend is Trade Days in Fredericksburg!  Shop the over 350 vendors on display at the Trade Days location on Hwy 290 E. across from Wildseed Farms.  There’s no admission cost but a $3 parking fee will be charged; good for all weekend.  Hours are this Friday, November 20 and Saturday, November 21 from 9:00 a.m. until 6:00 p.m., and Sunday, November 22 from 9:00 a.m. until 4:00 p.m.  And with the holidays right around the corner, the Fredericksburg Trade Days will be held again next week, November 27-29 to allow for more shopping opportunities.  For details about this fun venue, call 830-990-4900 or visit www.fbgtradedays.com .

Pioneer Museum to host Family Fun this Saturday
     Bring your family to enjoy the Pioneer Museum’s Family Fun this Saturday, November 21 from 10:00 a.m. until 2:00 p.m. at the museum complex at 325 W. Main St. in Fredericksburg.  Topic will be “Scherenschnitte” – the art of decorative paper cutting.  This event is free is regular museum admission.  For details, call 830-997-2835 or log on to www.pioneermuseum.net .

Wild Game Dinner Fund-raiser this Saturday
     Help support Hill Country agricultural and youth educational activities by attending the Wild Game Dinner on Saturday, November 21 from 5:30 p.m. until 9:30 p.m. at the Gillespie County Fairgrounds on Hwy. 16 S. in Fredericksburg.  Dinner tickets are $20 with chance at door prices.  Available activities during this fund-raiser include a live auction, raffle (tickets sold six for $5) and silent auction.  For information, call 888-789-0571.

Fredericksburg “Talk of the Town” store now open
     Located at 242 E. Main St. in Fredericksburg, Talk of the Town, a new store, is now open seven days a week from 10:00 a.m. until 6:00 p.m.  To learn more, call 830-990-1199.

Whistle Pik Galleries opens Christmas Miniature Show next Monday
     Whistle Pik Galleries will open a Christmas Miniatures Show beginning next Monday, November 23 and running through December 31, and featuring the works of 85 national artists.  An artist reception will be held on Friday, December 4 from 6:00 – 8:00 p.m. at the gallery at 425 E. Main St., in Fredericksburg.  For details, call 830-990-8151 or visit www.whistlepik.com .

Looking ahead:  Storytelling in Texas at Fredericksburg Theater Company    
     Here’s a treat – Storytelling in Texas – when three nationally- recognized storytellers will be in Fredericksburg to entertain audiences on Saturday, November 28 at two shows – 2:00 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. – at the Fredericksburg Theater Company’s theater at 1668 Hwy 87 S. (1.5 miles south of Main St.).   This fun event will evoke laughter, stimulate the imagination and perhaps help recall fond memories.  Cost is $8 for children under age 13 at both concerts and $15 for adults during the matinee and $20 for adults for the evening show.  For details, call the FTC office at 830-997-3588 or visit www.storytellingintexas.org .

List of Restaurants Open on Thanksgiving Day available
     Don’t feel like cooking this Thanksgiving or have guests interested in available eateries this Thanksgiving Day?  Stop by the Fredericksburg Convention and Visitor Bureau at 302 E. Austin St. to pick up a list of area restaurants open on Thursday, November 26 – Thanksgiving Day. Or, send an e-mail requesting a copy of the list to visitorinfo@fbgtx.org .

This week’s podcast:
     St. Nikolaus Markt, Fredericksburg’s new holiday festival sponsored by the Fredericksburg Chamber of Commerce, will be held December 4- 5 at the Marktplatz.  Learn more about it by logging on to this week’s “Our Fredericksburg” podcast – the Fredericksburg CVB’s latest promotional effort offering visitors brief 2- to 5- minute glimpses into life in Gillespie County.  To view the video, now with convenient auto- load feature, log on to www.FredTexLodging.com  and click on the podcast button.