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There's more to Round Top than just shopping. We've compiled a list of upcoming special events both during the antiques show and beyond. From live music and gallery exhibitions to dinner experiences and holiday happenings, there's plenty to do in our little neck of the woods. Be sure to check roundtop.com for updates. By Candice Cowin. Additional reporting Catherine D. Anspon. GOOD TIMES LET THE DECEMBER Through December 31 10 am – 5 pm: Paul Michael Company Holiday House at Market Hill. View and shop 30,000 square feet of Christmas and seasonal decor, across 12 designer-driven holiday themes. Open daily through December. paulmichaelcompany.com. Wednesday – Sunday, December 4 – 8 Round Top En Plein Air Invitational & Art Experience. Nine artists have been invited to capture Round Top over four days of competition. Art demonstrations and studio tours. exploreroundtop.com. Paul Michael Company Holiday House at Market Hill Thursday, December 5 11:30 am – 1 pm: Christmas High Tea at Milk & Honey Ranch, Burton. Traditional tea with sandwiches and bite-sized sweets. Tickets $65. milkandhoneyranch.com. Friday – Sunday, December 6 – 8 and 13 – 15, 10 am – 4 pm: "An Intimate Bond: Clothing and Quilting in the Winedale Quilt Collection." Historic quilting showcase at Winedale. Gratis. exploreroundtopcom. Friday – Sunday, December 6 – 8: ChristkindlMarkt. European-inspired Christmas market with lights, artisan vendors, food, and music,at The Compound. Gratis. roundtopcompound.com. Saturday, December 7 8 am and 9:30 am seatings: Breakfast with Santa at Royers Cafe. Photos with Santa and breakfast menu of pancakes, bacon, sausage, and eggs, served with hot chocolate and coffee. Tickets $25. royerscafe.com. 10 am – noon: The Round Top Family Library hosts Christmas in the Library. Pictures with Santa, holiday ornament craft, cinnamon-bun and hot cocoa bar. Live music by Kelsi Machacek. Gratis. @roundtopfamilylibrary. 11 am – 5 pm: Round Top Area Historical Society 27th Annual Christmas Tour of Homes. Tour seven homes, spanning the 19th century to the recently unveiled James Cabana at Red Antler. Tickets $20, at Round Top Real Estate or online; contact Jeannette Burger, 281.610.8274. rtahs.com. 3 – 5 pm: Martin-Meliton Piano Duo at Festival Hill. Tickets $30, pre-concert lunch $37.50. festivalhill.org. 3 – 10 pm: Round Top Lighted Christmas Parade. Shopping, food, drinks, and photos with Santa. Lighted float parade 6:45 – 7:30 pm, Christmas karaoke at Duo at Market Hill until 10 pm. exploreroundtop.com. Sunday, December 8 3 to 5 pm: Sounds of the Season at Festival Hill. Holiday classics performed by Blinn College District Wind Symphony and Chorus. Tickets $10. festivalhill.org. Saturday, December 14 4 – 6 pm: Nutcracker Ballet. Celebrating the 15th annual performance by the Ovation Ballet Company at Festival Hill. Tickets $40. festivalhill.org. KOLTON KING Round Top Lighted Christmas Parade, Saturday, December 7 LEIGH MICHAEL (Continued) 32