Glass Half Full Theatre and Trouble Puppet Theater Company present “The Austin Puppet Incident” on December 7 at the Dougherty Arts Center. This 15th-anniversary celebration features Heather Henson’s “Handmade Puppet Dreams,” a film series showcasing imaginative short films by national puppet artists. The evening includes puppet films, a live auction of handmade puppets, and surprise guest performances. Tickets, available on a sliding scale from $10 to $20, can be purchased online. Designed for adult audiences, this event offers a mix of heartfelt, humorous, and original stories brought to life through puppetry.