The Waco Insider #44
1940s Christmas Radio Show, Sip & Shop with Santa, and Christmas Skate Camp
To get into the swing of the holidays, check out the annual 1940s Christmas radio show at the Brazos Theatre on Saturday night. This year features Miracle on 34th Street and The Shop Around the Corner, and you can meet the cast at a complimentary holiday reception after the show.
If you need a last-minute gift that’s still unique, hit up Sip & Shop with Santa at Cultivate 7twelve on Tuesday night. Browse among over 15 vendors while you sip cider, eat cookies, and hear carols.
And if you need something for the kids to do next week, Skate World Waco’s Christmas Skate Camp will keep them busy Monday through Friday from 8:30 am to 1 pm.
Recommended Reads & Podcasts
“Holiday Gift Giving Guides”
Searching for just the right presents for the special people in your life? Maybe a boss babe, mama bear, retired diva, bestie, or teen? If so, Design House has you covered with a series of gift guides for each person who makes your life worth living.
Read all the guides at the Design House blog.
“Christmas Tamales — From Our Cookbooks to Your Table!”
In Texas, Christmas means tamales, and Jacqueline Devereaux presents tamale recipes from cookbooks in Baylor’s Texas Collection. From masa to meat fillings, these selections from The Tex-Mex Cookbook, Tantalizing Tamales, and La Gloria School Cookbook will keep your family and friends well-fed and happy during the holidays.
Read the complete post at The Texas Collection blog.
Downtown Depot: “Daniel Abarca”
Host Austin Meek talks with local entrepreneur Daniel Abarca about the circuitous path that led him to Waco and how the downtown area has changed over the last five years. Plus, he’s competing in the upcoming world axe and knife throwing competition in Fort Worth, Texas!
Listen to the podcast.
Upcoming Events
Events subject to change. Visit The Waco Insider for complete event details, venue info, and newly added/updated listings.
Thursday, December 16
3-Year Anniversary | HTK BBQ | 5:00 pm – 8:00 pm
A Cozy Christmas Pint Night | Fabled Bookshop & Cafe | 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Hammer & Stain: Santa Cookie Tray Workshop | Maker's Edge Makerspace | Tickets | 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm
Wild Lights | Cameron Park Zoo | Tickets | 6:00 pm – 9:30 pm
A Christmas Celebration | Lee Lockwood Library and Museum | Tickets | 7:00 pm – 10:00 pm
Geeks Who Drink Trivia Night | Truelove Bar | 7:00 pm – 10:00 pm
Songwriter Thursday | Backyard Saloon | 7:00 pm – 10:00 pm
Waco Famous Trivia Night | Brotherwell Brewing | 7:00 pm – 8:30 pm
Chuck Jennings & Helena Bandy | Stay Classy Waco | 8:00 pm – 11:00 pm
College Night with DJ Euby | Freight Bar | 10:00 pm – 1:00 am
Friday, December 17
Blow-Your-Own Christmas Ornament | Stanton Studios | Tickets | 9:00 am – 7:00 pm
Cocoa Crawl 2021 | 7th Street Plaza | Tickets | 4:00 pm – 8:00 pm
Christmas Lights in the Village | Mayborn Museum Complex | Tickets | 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm
Ugly Sweater Sip ’n’ Shop | Skellington Curiosities | 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Wild Lights | Cameron Park Zoo | Tickets | 6:00 pm – 9:30 pm
Christmas Movie Trivia Night with the Dave Wild Trio | Stay Classy Waco | 6:30 pm – 9:30 pm
Waco Ukulele Orchestra | L&L Hawaiian Barbecue | 6:30 pm – 7:30 pm
The Most Wonderful Show of the Year | Waco Civic Theatre | Tickets | 7:00 pm – 8:30 pm
Darrell Ray | Tokio Store | 7:00 pm – 11:00 pm
Friday Night Dinner | Lighthouse Coffee & Wine | Tickets | 7:00 pm – 10:00 pm
Jonna Mae | Freight Bar | 7:00 pm – 10:00 pm
Waco’s Got Talent | Mission Waco Jubilee Theatre | Tickets | 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Karaoke with MC Reminisce | Last Chance Bar | 7:30 pm – 11:30 pm
Sami Brown | Blue Dog Wine & Martini Bar | 8:00 pm – 11:00 pm
Purple Piano: The One-Man Tribute to Prince | Backyard Bar Stage & Grill | Tickets | 8:30 pm – 11:30 pm
Steve Smith Group | BIG’s Mayberry Tavern | 8:30 pm – 11:30 pm
Ugly Christmas Sweater Party | Putters | 10:00 pm – 1:00 am
Saturday, December 18
Blow-Your-Own Christmas Ornament | Stanton Studios | Tickets | 8:00 am – 6:00 pm
Waco Downtown Farmers Market | 9:00 am – 1:00 pm
Photos with Santa! | Richland Mall | Tickets | 10:00 am – 8:00 pm
Uptown Holiday Art Walk | Susan L. Sistrunk Fine Art Gallery | 10:00 am – 6:00 pm
Car Show & Toy Drive | Sugar Shack | 3:00 pm – 6:00 pm
Waco Ukulele Orchestra | Hobby Lobby | 4:00 pm – 6:00 pm
5th Annual Rock & Roll Christmas Party | Oakley's Prospect Hall| 5:00 pm – midnight
Christmas Lights in the Village | Mayborn Museum Complex | Tickets | 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm
Concert & Toy Drive with Floetic Desire | Sugar Shack | 6:00 pm – midnight
Rogue Office Party | Rogue Media Network | 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Wild Lights | Cameron Park Zoo | Tickets | 6:00 pm – 9:30 pm
The Most Wonderful Show of the Year | Waco Civic Theatre | Tickets | 7:00 pm – 8:30 pm
Sami Brown | Southern Roots Brewing Co. | 7:00 pm – 10:00 pm
Waco’s Got Talent | Mission Waco Jubilee Theatre | Tickets | 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm
William Lee Martin’s Christmas Stand-Up Comedy Spectacular | Waco Hippodrome Theatre | Tickets | 7:00 pm – 10:00 pm
Zechariah Gray | Torchy's Tacos | 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Annual 1940s Christmas Radio Show | Brazos Theatre | Tickets | 7:30 pm – 10:30 pm
Jemar Tisby | Fabled Bookshop & Cafe | 7:30 pm – 10:30 pm
Christmas Karaoke with Tony Lee | Papa Joe's Texas Saloon | 8:00 pm – 11:55 pm
Clinton Bon Slaughter | Freight Bar | 8:00 pm – 11:00 pm
Melinda Adams & Jackson Anderson | Stay Classy Waco | 8:00 pm – 11:00 pm
Gordon Collier Band | Elk Hall | 8:30 pm – 12:30 am
Kody West | Backyard Bar Stage & Grill | Tickets | 8:30 pm – 11:30 pm
Ugly Sweater Party with Johnny Joe Ramos | Halftime | 9:00 pm – 1:00 am
Sunday, December 19
December Blanket Drive | Bare Arms Brewing | 12:00 pm – 6:00 pm
Eastside Market Holiday Festival | Brotherwell Brewing | 12:00 pm – 5:00 pm
Photos with Santa! | Richland Mall | Tickets | 12:00 pm – 6:00 pm
The Most Wonderful Show of the Year (matinee) | Waco Civic Theatre | Tickets | 2:00 pm – 3:30 pm
Bridge Street Holiday Fest | Bridge Street Plaza | 3:00 pm – 7:00 pm
Dave Wild Trio | Valley Mills Vineyards | 4:00 pm – 6:00 pm
Nine Lessons & Carols | St. Alban's Episcopal Church | 5:30 pm – 7:30 pm
Christmas Lights in the Village | Mayborn Museum Complex | Tickets | 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm
Wild Lights | Cameron Park Zoo | Tickets | 6:00 pm – 9:30 pm
Waco’s Got Talent | Mission Waco Jubilee Theatre | Tickets | 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Monday, December 20
Christmas Skate Camp | Skate World Waco | Tickets | 8:30 am – 1:00 pm
Monday Game Night | Hemingway's Watering Hole | 5:00 pm – 8:00 pm
Winter Solstice “Snow Down” Macramé Snowflake Workshop | Cultivate 7twelve | Tickets | 5:30 pm – 7:30 pm
Acoustic Open Mic | Taqueria Mexicano Grill 15 | 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Monday Night Trivia | Backyard Saloon | 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm
Wild Lights | Cameron Park Zoo | Tickets | 6:00 pm – 9:30 pm
Open Mic Night | Stay Classy Waco | 7:30 pm – 9:30 pm
Tuesday, December 21
Christmas Skate Camp | Skate World Waco | Tickets | 8:30 am – 1:00 pm
Sip & Shop with Santa | Cultivate 7twelve | 5:00 pm – 8:00 pm
2nd Annual Christmas Light Ride | Bicycle World | 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm
Wild Lights | Cameron Park Zoo | Tickets | 6:00 pm – 9:30 pm
Beer Garden Yoga | Brotherwell Brewing | 7:00 pm – 8:00 pm
Hard to Kill Trivia | Southern Roots Brewing Co. | 7:00 pm – 8:30 pm
Open Mic Night | Backyard Saloon | 8:00 pm – 11:00 pm
Wednesday, December 22
Christmas Skate Camp | Skate World Waco | Tickets | 8:30 am – 1:00 pm
1 Million Cups Waco | Hustle Co-Working | 9:00 am – 10:00 am
Fabled Storytime | Fabled Bookshop & Cafe | 10:30 am – 11:30 am
Trivia Night | Bare Arms Brewing | 6:00 pm – 7:30 pm
Wild Lights | Cameron Park Zoo | Tickets | 6:00 pm – 9:30 pm
Trivia Night | Old Chicago | 6:30 pm – 9:30 pm
Sami Brown | Stay Classy Waco | 8:00 pm – 10:30 pm
Witty Wednesday BuzzTime Trivia | Hemingway's Watering Hole | 8:00 pm – 10:00 pm
Coming Next Week
Katrina Marie Rasmussen, Wild Lights, and My Chemical Wednesday.