Here’s a great holiday show that benefits Mathews Elementary and Austin Children Charities.  20% of each ticket price goes to the school when you use the code “MathewsPTA” when buying tickets.  And, the charity with the most ticket codes wins $10,000!

“A Texas Christmas Carol”
Starring Tish Hinojosa, The Biscuit Brothers and more.
The Long Center, Dec 29 – Jan 3.
For adults+kids tickets, call (512) 474-5664.
For adult tickets only, order online.
Use the code “MathewsPTA” when buying tickets (code is good for any show).

In addition to the 20% contribution, the group with the most ticket purchases wins $10,000!

Three reasons to go:

• Entertain out-of-town guests with a one-stop holiday show.
• Support Mathews Elementary: 20% of adult ticket prices go straight to the Mathews PTA.
• Hang out with friends on Mathews Night, Wednesday, December 30th.

The All-Austin, All-Star lineup:   Tish Hinojosa, the Biscuit Brothers, Tosca String Quartet, Amazing Grace Gospel, Austin Classical Guitar Society, Austin Lyric Opera, Ballet Austin, James Bowie High School Silver Stars, River City Brass Quintet, St. Martin’s Ringers Handbell Choir, Tapestry Dance Company and the Zachary Scott Theater Showstoppers.

For more info, visit The Long Center site and the Biscuit Brothers site.

Here’s a quick promo video for A Texas Christmas Carol  on Vimeo.

This “Art Show and Sale” will feature art from local artists, parents, and students and will be held in the cafeteria along with a refreshment reception. Artwork from all 420 Mathews students will line the halls of the school.

To round out the evening’s celebration of self-expression, the Mathews Band and Orchestra will perform a concert in the gym.

Please come see and hear all the talented artists in our fine school. It is certain to be an unforgettable evening!