T he Christmas Craft Bazaar is set for 3-9 p.m. on Friday, Dec. 5, and 8 a.m.-2 p.m. on Saturday, Dec. 6. In addition to the silent auction and the sale of crafts and collectibles created by AustinŐs most popular vendors, the event also includes elegant hand-crafted gifts made by HPUMC members, live music both days, and delicious homemade goodies.
    Legendary singer-songwriter Kimmie Rhodes, who just released "Picture in a Frame", a new CD with Willie Nelson, will perform Friday, Dec. 5, as part of the Christmas Craft Bazaar at Hyde Park United Methodist Church in Austin. Rhodes recently appeared on Austin City Limits with Emmylou Harris, Dave Mathews, Patty Griffin, and Buddy & Judy Miller, where she and Emmylou performed their Grammy-nominee song "Ordinary Heart" (nominated for Best Female Country Vocal). Kimmie, who lives in Austin, will perform with husband Joe Gracey on bass and son Gabe Rhodes on lead guitar.
    The concert is set for 8 p.m. in the church sanctuary. General admission is $12 at the door; $25 for special seating. Feel free to shop the Christmas Craft Bazaar during intermission. For more information on Kimmie, check out www.kimmierhodes.com.
    Proceeds from this event are disbursed among a number of charities, which in years past have included Meals on Wheels, the Montopolis Friendship Center, Metropolitan Ministries, North Austin Caregivers, Church World United, Down Home Ranch, Habitat for Humanity, and many more.
    For more information, contact the church office at 453-4206 or visitwww.hydeparkmethodist.org.