A beloved holiday tradition returns to ZACH Theatre next month
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Bring a little extra holiday cheer to the theater and wear your favorite ugly Christmas sweater to the show. | Photos provided by ZACH Theatre; GIF created by ATXtoday
“IIIII….don’t want a lot for Christmas…"
Okay, we get it. Kicking off the holiday season before Halloween is almost unheard of, but this staple of Austin’s holiday traditions has earned the right.
ZACH Theatre’s “A Christmas Carol” is back for its tenth year, with performances starting on Wednesday, Nov. 20 — and a decade of shows to commemorate. Read: There’s no shortage of holiday cheer.
So grab your favorite peppermint-flavored hot beverage and tell Mariah Carey to start defrosting because we’ve got all the details.
🎄 The ultimate holiday tradition
This reimagined version of the classic runs from Nov. 20 to Dec. 29, delighting audiences with fresh songs and festive enchantment from characters like Scrooge, the Cratchits, and three spirited ghosts.
🍿 Fezziwig’s Festive Feast
Feeling extra festive? Experience the performance from The Topfer’s Bartop section (house left and right, row K), and indulge in holiday treats (cookies, popcorn, hot chocolate, and Tiny Tina mocktails) throughout the show.
✨ Scrooge’s Suite Soiree
Grab up to eight friends or family members and watch the show from The Topfer’s Director’s Booth suite. Guests will enjoy the same holiday treats as the Festive Feast in a more private setting. Pro tip: Tickets for this experience are limited; email scroogessuite@zachtheatre.org to make a reservation.
🎟️ Pay what you will week
To ensure everyone can experience “A Christmas Carol,” ZACH Theatre offers 50 tickets, priced at your discretion, to each performance during the first week (Nov. 20-24). A limited number of tickets for each experience are available beginning at 12 p.m. on Tuesday, November 19. Performance times vary.
Whether you’re starting a new holiday tradition or continuing one with your loved ones, “A Christmas Carol” is a can’t-miss holiday experience.
Palaye Royale | 7 p.m. | Emo’s | $34+ | The American rock band from Las Vegas will stop in ATX on the “Death or Glory” tour with special guest I See Stars.
Boy Named Banjo | 8 p.m. | ACL Live | $21+ | This five-piece band from Nashville will delight concertgoers with a night full of country, folk-rock, and bluegrass.
Wednesday, Oct. 23
Pink Party | 11-12 a.m. | Little Woodrow’s - Burnet | Cost of purchase | Wear pink to sip cold drinks and participate in a charity raffle benefiting the Austin Breast Cancer Resource Center.
ATXplained Live | 7:30 p.m. | Bass Concert Hall | $33+ | Hear local journalists tell stories sparked by questions asked by community members.
Thursday, Oct. 24
Austin After Dark Film Festival | 5-11:30 p.m. | Central Machine Works | Free | Horror fans will love this spine-chilling cinema experience, which features a series of independent short films.
Friday, Oct. 25
Art Dinner Afterparty | 9:30 p.m. | The Contemporary Austin - Laguna Gloria | $200 | Dress sharp for a night of specialty cocktails, late-night treats, live performances, palm + tarot readings, and body painting.
The Austin Eastciders Collaboratory, aka the Austin-based cider company’s only public tasting room, closed last week. Located in the Govalle neighborhood, the space will be transformed into Stargazer, a new cafe and bar set to open next month. (Eater Austin)
Open
Ten Thousand Villages, a fair trade shop that has operated in Austin since 2004, has a new home in the 2nd Street District. After closing its Burnet Road location in August, the home goods store and gift shop is now selling wares from across the globe at 417 W. 2nd St. (CultureMap Austin)
Development
Construction is underway on the second phase of Sixth & Blanco, a mixed-use development that will bring new retail shops, restaurants, a hotel, and private residences to the Clarksville neighborhood. Project leaders recently secured a $193 million construction loan to finance the project. (Austin American-Statesman)
Festival
Two upcoming festivals in Austin — Texas Book Festival, running Nov. 16-17, and the Armadillo Christmas Bazaar, happening Dec. 14-23 — just dropped the full lineups for their 2024 events. We’ll see you there.
Try This
You can play nine holes of mini-golf for $5 or sing an hour of karaoke for $20 today at Holey Moley for its inaugural Day of Fun. The charity event benefits the SIMS Foundation, which provides mental health and substance-use recovery services to local musicians and their families.
Asked
Got tricked instead of treated? Or did your boo ghost you? We’re still on the hunt for your most horrifying dating stories in Austin. Spill your guts and you may be (anonymously) featured in an upcoming newsletter.
Sports
Today marks the official first day of the NBA regular season, and the Spurs will open against the Dallas Mavericks on Thursday, Oct. 24. Get the biggest stories every day from the local experts of the San Antonio Spurs with Locked On’s daily podcasts.
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Finance
It’s time to take a break from your high-interest debt. For one of the longest no-interest periods on a balance transfer card experts have seen in a while,check this out.*
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Travel
🍁 Fall in love with these vacation rentals
Would you rather stay in a treehouse, dome, or tiny home? | Photos via Airbnb
It’s fall, y’all, and Austin is nestled near several towns with cozy vacation rentals that are perfect for an autumnal getaway.
Glamping @ The Refuge See deer, turkey, various bird species, and the Milky Way on a clear night at this dome in the middle of a National Wildlife Refuge in Bertam.
Luxe Modern Treehouse Spend your morning on the deck of this Dripping Springs oasis with a coffee in-hand, then look for constellations while taking a dip in the heated pool at night.
Hillside Glass House Tucked inside a 780-acre sanctuary for songbirds, this Leander home boasts a twinkling patio that overlooks rolling hills + a fire pit with Adirondack chairs for s’mores and campfire stories.
Pool View Studio: Ranch Getaway Located on a 10-acre ranch in Kyle, this tranquil tiny home with a large pool has expansive views of grassland with grazing horses.
This 4-in-1 car charger. It plugs into your car’s auxiliary power outlet and includes retractable USB-C and Lightning cables as well as USB-C and USB-A ports so you can charge up to four devices at once.
Speaking of fall getaways... I spent the weekend antique shopping in Warrenton and I’m seriously considering going back on Thursday night for Zapp Hall’s rhinestone cowboy prom. Here’s me and my bestie at Warrenton Inn, which has a Dolly Parton-themed room.
