Happy Friday, Lake Travis friends! To make your final days of shopping easier, Hill Country Galleria has extended shopping hours from 10am to 10pm. Plus, you can catch the Synchronized Christmas Tree Show every night from 5pm to 10pm on the half hour.
In case you missed us …
On Thursday, Cathy wrote a festive ode to LT moms with a little twist on Away in a Manger. Stay sane, peeps. You’ve almost survived the holiday season.
And for the gents …
Point of Origin is hosting a special Men’s Shopping Night tonight from 5pm-8pm with beer, wine, cocktails, and snacks. If you need gifts for yourself or the ladies in your life, they’ll help you find the perfect gift. Oh, did we mention beer, wine & cocktails?
In local news …
The Lake Travis Cavs have done it again, so let’s wish them luck. Join the Lake Travis community at a parade on Friday, December 22nd as we send our LTHS football team to the UIL State Championship Game!
Spectators will gather on Hill Country Blvd. from Dillard’s to the Central Plaza to cheer on the students as they walk east down the street. Hill Country Galleria shops and restaurants will be open from 10am-10pm with several retailers offering red & black specials!
Be safe, be festive, and enjoy your weekend!
Friday, December 22
The Musicians Woodshed Live Session at Lake Travis Community Library (4:30pm)
Meet & Greet with Santa at Hill Country Galleria (4pm-8pm)
12 Days of Discounts at Lure by Y&F
Men’s Shopping Night at Point of Origin (5pm-8pm)
Lago Vista Farmers Market at Lago Vista Village Shopping Center (2:30pm-6:30pm)
Hoppy Hour at Infamous Brewing Company (4pm-9pm)
Friday Night Live Music Lineup at Poodie’s Roadhouse in Spicewood — Travis Green (8pm), Mike & The Moonpies (10pm)
Texas KGB at Angel’s Icehouse in Spicewood (7:30pm)
Dale Watson at Mercer Street Dance Hall (8:30pm-11pm)
Saturday, December 23
Dads & Donuts at Lake Travis Community Library (10:30am)
Tour & Tasting at Infamous Brewing Company (1pm-9pm)
12 Days of Discounts at Lure by Y&F in Hill Country Galleria
Candles & Carols featuring John David Kent at Angle’s Icehouse (7:30pm-9pm)
Saturday Night Live Music Lineup at Poodie’s Roadhouse in Spicewood — Danny Brooks (8pm), Audrey Malone Band (10:30pm)
Cameran Nelson w/The Warhorses at Mercer Street Dance Hall (8:30pm-11:45pm)
Sunday, December 24
Christmas Eve Brunch at Cafe Blue (9am-4pm)
Christmas Eve Brunch at Steiner Steakhouse
Christmas Eve Dinner Service at Apis Restaurant & Apiary (3pm-7pm)
Meet & Greet with Santa at Hill Country Galleria (noon-6pm)
12 Days of Discounts at Lure by Y&F in Hill Country Galleria
Asado Sunday at El Gaucho Winery in Spicewood (noon-7pm)
Lone Star Farmers Market in the Shops at the Galleria (10am-2pm)
Pedernales Farmer’s Market in Apis Restaurant parking lot (9am-2pm)
Sunday Music Lineup at Poodie’s Roadhouse in Spicewood — Tom Ben Lindley (3pm)
Tour & Tasting at Infamous Brewing Company (noon-6pm)
Tasting Room at Spicewood Vineyards (noon-5pm)
Tasting Room at El Gaucho Winery (12:30pm-7pm)
Sunday Brunch with Graham Weber at Table 620 H-E-B Lakeway (10am)
Local Hero Sunday at High 5 — Free hour of bowling and other discounts for military and veterans (with ID), police, fire & rescue (after 6pm)
Get out of town
There’s still time to enjoy the best of the holidays in Texas at Santa’s Wonderland in College Station. This annual event is a magical celebration of the season for kids and adults. There are hayrides, carriage rides, music, and plenty of beautiful, twinkling lights. Did we mention the snow? Yep, it snows too. It’s open on Saturday from 3pm-midnight and on Sunday from 3pm-11pm. The attraction will remain open through January 7th.
Weekday happenings
Cinemark $5 Tuesdays all day at Hill Country Galleria
Trivia & Taco Tuesday every Tuesday night at Table 620 H-E-B Lakeway (6:30pm)
Traditional Irish Music every Tuesday night at LT Corner Pub (7pm)
Whiskey Wednesday every Wednesday at Table 620 H-E-B Lakeway (6pm)
Karaoke with Raden Hughes at LT Corner Pub every Wednesday night (8pm)
Texas Songwriters Showcase every Monday at Poodie’s Roadhouse in Spicewood (6:30pm)
Preschool Story Time at Lake Travis Community Library every Monday (10:30am)
Every 2nd Tuesday of the month is FREE Juice & Yoga. Join Bodhi Yoga + Juiceland in the greenspace next to Cho Sushi Lakeway. (7pm)
Save the date
Dec 29 — New Year’s Swim Challenge 2017 at Lakeway Swim Center (9am-noon)
Dec 30 — The Bee Gees Songbook at Poodie’s Roadhouse (8pm)
Dec 31 — New Year’s Eve with Gary P. Nunn (8pm)
Dec 31 — New Year’s Eve with Weldon Henson at Mercer Street Dance Hall (8:30pm-11:30pm)
Jan 8 — Lakeway’s Big Band Bash at Lakeway Activity Center (8pm-10pm)
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Photo of PEC Lights courtesy of Eric Finley of Finley’s Barber Shop
