Showing posts with label Pioneer Farms. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Pioneer Farms. Show all posts

Tuesday, November 13, 2012

Upcoming: Ebenezer's Journey, interactive theatre at Pioneer Farms, December 7 - 15



Ebenezer's Journey Pioneer Farms Austin TX











Ebenezer's Journey
An interactive theatrical experience

Enjoy a Christmas adventure at Pioneer Farms, 10621 Pioneer Farms Drive, Austin, TX 78754

Bring the family to Pioneer Farms this holiday season for a most unusual event, “Ebenezer’s Journey”.

Watch the village come to life with vendors, carollers and colorful characters that step out of history. Then experience the classic Dickens tale, “A Christmas Carol”, like never before as our actors take you into the story with an interactive theatrical presentation staged in the old buildings of Pioneer Farms.

Bob Cratchitt, Tiny Tim and the ghosts of Christmas Past, Present and Future will come to life as you witness the joys the sorrows and the chills of the unforgettable experience. Of course, you have an important role to play as well… for you are Ebenezer Scrooge!

Come and be transformed and celebrate the true meaning of the season. Performances are December 7-8 and 14-15 beginning at 7:00 PM.   Departures every ten minutes from 7 p.m. to 10 p.m..


$12.00/person ages 2 and over
Info Phone: 512-837-1215

Tickets are on sale now. You can purchase them on line.

Pioneer Farms is located near Braker and Desau in Austin, Texas. See the map and get directions from your location.

Friday, November 4, 2011

Upcoming: Ebeneezer's Journey, Pioneer Farms, December 9, 10, 16 and 17


Found on-line:

Heritage Society of Austin


and

Pioneer Farms Austin TX




presentEbeneezer's Journey Pioneer Farms, Austin TX

Ebeneezer's Journey


December 9, 10, 16, 17
Jourdan-Bachman Pioneer Farms, 10621 Pioneer Farms Drive (click for map)

Journeys depart every 15 minutes from 7 p.m. to 9:30 p.m.; reservations and tickets via BrownPaperTickets.


A special interactive program based on Charles Dickens' A Christmas Carol, will recreate various scenes of Dickens' classic 1843 tale on four nights in December. As part of the "Ebenezer's Journey" show, visitors will see scenes from the holiday story acted out at our historic cites. Like Scrooge, they'll be able to journey back in time to see Christmasses past. In some cases, they'll also be able to participate in the scenes, as well.


Bob Crachitt and Tiny Tim Pioneer FarmsMark your calendars: Fridays and Saturdays, Dec. 9-10 and Dec. 16-17. The event will be held 7 to 10 p.m. nightly, rain or shine; groups of up to ten persons will start their journeys at 15-minute intervals . Tickets are just $12 a person. Reservations are required through BrownPaperTickets.com.


Spinning Wheel Pioneer Farms Austin TXIn addition to our interactive tour, there will also be crafts and other historical activities throughout the museum. Our 1890s general store will be stocked full to its windows with historical and educational gifts and toys available in Central Texas only at Pioneer Farms. Without a doubt, this is a special event your family will not want to miss! Come early, stay late and prepare to be amazed by the history and traditions of the holiday season!

Wednesday, December 9, 2009

Upcoming: Bah, Humbug! by Damian Gillen, Pioneer Farms December 12, Dougherty Arts Center December 20

Found on-line:

The Company Theatre, San Antonio
presents the traveling one-man show by Damian Gillen


Bah, Humbug!

now in its 7th year

performed in Austin on December 12 ( 7 p.m, Pioneer Farms, 10621 Pioneer Farms Drive, Austin, Texas 78754) and on December 20 (2 p.m., Dougherty Arts Center)

This is Charles Dickens'
A Christmas Carol with an amazing twist — one actor plays all the roles in this powerful tale of hope & compassion! Award-winning stage actor Damian Gillen transforms before your eyes into all those beloved characters...from Scrooge to Tiny Tim, in this magical and imaginative re-telling of the holiday classic. Complete with numerous costume changes, special effects and traditional Celtic Christmas tunes! A record-breaking Texas Tour of 30 shows in 30 days. Great fun for the whole family!

EXTRA

Click on image below to view video from performance, on YouTube, from Great Day San Antonio television program, (2min35sec)














More information available at
The Company Theatre website