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Nothing says 'Christmas' better than the Johnny Mathis: It's The Most Wonderful Time of the Year production starring two-time Grammy Hall of Fame legend, Johnny Mathis - on stage at The Grand 1894 Opera House. This special holiday performance is set for Thursday, December 19 at 8pm. Joined again by comedian/musician Gary Mule Deer, you won't want to miss this year's 'Wonderful, Wonderful' show! Sponsored by The Lyda Kempner Quinn Fund for the Performing Arts and Rudy & Paco's Restaurant and Bar, this performance is part of Galveston's Passport to Holiday Magic activities and events.

Returning to The Grand for his annual concert, Jerry Jeff Walker brings his unpretentious poetic sensibility-and restrained, but endearing singing style-for one not-to-miss performance Saturday, December 28 at 8pm. A great storyteller with a 'say what you mean, sing what you say' delivery, Walker will surely be a memorable addition to your holiday happenings! This performance is part of Galveston's Passport to Holiday Magic activities and events.

Houston's premier young choral group, the Houston Children's Chorus, brings their holiday spirit to The Grand 1894 Opera House for one not-to-miss family-friendly encore performance Sunday, December 22 at 4pm. Conducted by Stephen Roddy, these amazing, charming performers have entertained audiences at the Super Bowl, The Vatican and Carnegie Hall, in addition to performances for Presidents of the United States on 28 different occasions. Sponsored by Houston Family Magazine, you are certain to enjoy your seasonal favorites, audience sing-a-longs and a special guest from the North Pole! This performance is part of Galveston's Passport to Holiday Magic activities and events.

Nine-time Grammy winners Ray Benson and Asleep at the Wheel delivers Santa Loves to Boogie at The Grand 1894 Opera House for one not-to-miss holiday treat Saturday, December 21 at 8pm. With a repertoire that combines the band's most popular songs with holiday favorites and originals such as 'Christmas in Jail', 'Merry Texas Christmas Y'all', 'Pretty Paper', and many more performed in true eggnog -swinging style as only Asleep at the Wheel can deliver. This performance is part of Galveston's Passport to Holiday Magic activities and events.

Patti Page was a trailblazer. She pioneered overdubbing in 1947 by singing duets and quartets with herself. She was the best selling female artist of the 1950s and sold 100 million records. FLIPSIDE: The Patti Page Story traces her beginnings as a singer for the Page Milk Company program on KTLU in Oklahoma to her success as 'the Singin' Rage, Miss Patti Page' in the 1960s. FLIPSIDE received 18 awards at the Kennedy Center National Theater Festival in 2011 including outstanding musical and outstanding performance by an actress for Haley Jane Pierce.

In celebration of Trevor Hero honoree, Daniel Radcliffe, who was recently honored by The Trevor Project as a vocal ally for lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and questioning (LGBTQ) young people in crisis, the suicide prevention organization will launch 'Trevor Hero Week' online.

In celebration of Trevor Hero honoree, Daniel Radcliffe, who was recently honored by The Trevor Project as a vocal ally for lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and questioning (LGBTQ) young people in crisis, the suicide prevention organization will launch 'Trevor Hero Week' online.