La Ptisserie by Oven Fresh Delights

October begins the newseason for local musical and theater groups

Williamson County Symphony Orchestra

  • Now in its 11th season, the orchestra gives non-professional musicians and talented students an opportunity to perform locally.
  • www.williamsoncountysymphonyorchestra.org
  • 789-5073
  • Free
  • Oct.19, 7:30 p.m.
  • Anderson Mill Baptist Church,
  • 10633 Lake Creek Parkway, Austin
  • Dec. 8, 7:30 p.m.
  • Howze Theater, Battalion Ave., Fort Hood

Penfold Theater Co.

  • Penfold Theatre Co. is a professional theater group performing at various locations throughout Williamson and North Travis counties.
  • www.penfoldtheatre.org, 850-4849
  • Tickets: $25 opening night, $20 regular, $18 students and seniors
  • 'Moonlight and Magnolias'
  • Penfold Theater Co. performs a comedy about the writing of the film "Gone with the Wind." Producer David O. Selznick, convinced the film script is terrible, spends five days locked in a room with famed director Victor Flemming and writer Ben Hecht crafting a new screenplay.
  • Oct. 4–21, Thu.–Sat. 8 p.m., Sun. 5 p.m.
  • City Theatre, 3823 Airport Blvd., Ste. D, Austin
  • Opening night party following Oct. 4 show
  • 'It's a Wonderful Life: Live Radio Show'
  • Members of Penfold Theater recreate the classic as a radio play, performed live on KPNF.
  • Nov. 29–Dec. 23, Thu., Fri., and Sat. 8 p.m., Sun. 6 p.m.
  • Friar Tuck's Pantry, 204 E. Main St., Round Rock
  • Opening night party following the show Nov. 29

Sam Bass Community Theatre

  • The Sam Bass Community Theatre presents six to seven productions annually, including four mainstage productions and a mixture of shorter-run spotlight productions, and an annual youth guild summer production.
  • www.sambasstheatre.org, 244-0440
  • All performances held at Memorial Park, 600 Lee St., Round Rock
  • Tickets: $18 adults, $15 students, seniors, military and educators
  • 'The Hallelujah Girls'
  • A coming of age Southern comedy set in Eden Falls, Ga. After the loss of a friend, a group of women realize time is precious, and to change their lives and achieve their dreams, they have to start now.
  • Sept. 21–Oct. 13, Thu.–Sat. 8 p.m., Sun. 2 p.m.
  • 'A Christmas Carol'
  • Adapted by Phil Grecian, the Dickens classic follows Ebenezer Scrooge's transformation after the supernatural visits of Jacob Marley and other ghosts.
  • Nov.16–Dec.15, Thu.–Sat. 8 p.m., Sun. 2 p.m.

Round Rock Symphony

  • The Round Rock Symphony provides music students and professional musicians the opportunity to perform traditional orchestral pieces, chamber music, concerts for schools and more.
  • www.roundrocksymphony.org, 264-5368
  • Tickets: $25 adults, $10 students with ID, children 5 and younger free
  • Austria to Oz
  • The opening night performance features pieces from Johann Strauss, Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, George Gershwin and more with soprano Megan Pachecano. The finale features Round Rock ISD middle school guest artists (conductor TBA).
  • Sept. 21, 7:30 p.m. (7 p.m. preconcert talk by conductor)
  • Round Rock ISD Performing Arts Center
  • 5800 McNeil Drive, Austin
  • Chamber Music Concert No. 1
  • The symphony performance features pianist Toby Blumenthal and friends performing selections from Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, Johannes Brahms and Mikhail Glinka.
  • Oct. 13, 7:30 p.m.
  • Hewlett Room, Georgetown Public Library,
  • 402 W. Eighth St., Georgetown

Round Rock Community Choir

  • In its 28th season, the Round Rock Community Choir presents four community performances each year, as well as special appearances from local organizations, businesses and more.
  • www.rrcconline.org, Free
  • Fall Classics Concert
  • Nov.17, 7 p.m.
  • First Methodist Church, 1004 N. Mays St., Round Rock
  • Round Rock Yuletide Concert
  • Date TBA
  • Artspace, 31 E. Main St., Round Rock

Round Rock Ballet Folklorico

  • Founded in 1988 by educator Yolanda Sanchez, Round Rock Ballet Folklorico features dance classes for children. The group performs to authentic folklore music from Mexico at community events throughout the year.
  • www.roundrockballetfolklorico.org, 659-5667
  • Free
  • Performances are held throughout the community and are free unless otherwise noted.
  • Texas State University Round Rock
  • Sept. 25, 6 p.m., Avery Building Lobby, 555 University Blvd., Round Rock
  • St. William Catholic Church Fall Festival
  • Oct. 6, 1:15 p.m., St. William Catholic Church, 620 Round Rock West Drive, Round Rock
  • Chalk Walk
  • Oct. 6, 4:30 p.m., Downtown Round Rock
  • Dia de los Muertos
  • Nov. 1, 7 p.m., Round Rock Library, 216 E. Main St., Round Rock