The Final Holiday Happenings Of 2012…

December 27th, 2012 at 10:23 am by under Weather

From all of us at KXAN we hope you have had and continue to have a wonderful holiday season.  Now, we look ahead to saying goodbye to the calendar year of 2012, and wecoming in 2013.  For our final edition of Holiday Happenings we take a look at some of the wonderful goings on to help celebrate the New Year.  Have a safe and fantastic start to 2013, and don’t forget to make a great New Year’s Resolution.

 

 

 

1.  Willie Nelson and Friends Family New Year

Sunday, Dec 30 & 31,  8:00p
at ACL Live, Austin, TX
Price: $59.50-$139.50
 
Willie Nelson, Austin’s hometown musician, returns to ring in the New Year with special guests. Tickets go on sale Friday, October 19 at 12:00 pm. Andy Langer will host the show on the 31st, where there will be a special appearance by Father Time Texas and champagne toast by Woodbridge Sparkling at midnight.The W Austin will also be offering weekend packages, which include tickets for two to the show, cocktails and hotel room for one night. For more information on W Hotel packages please visit http://www.whotelaustin.com/nye.
 
 
 
2.  Austin’s New Year
 
Monday, Dec 31 5:00p to 10:30p
at Auditorium Shores, Austin, TX

Austin’s New Year (ANY) is an annual free event on Auditorium Shores where Austin families can come together to welcome in the New Year! ANY is an alcohol-free celebration showcasing Austin’s diverse and talented creative community through art, films, and live music. And kids and adults alike won’t want to miss the exciting fireworks finale.

Website:  http://www.austintexas.gov/department/austins-new-year

 

3.  The Muttcracker

Multiple show times (for times visit website link below)

The Vortex Repertory Company, Austin, TX

 Circus Chickendog and The Vortex presents The Mutt-Cracker (Sweet!), A Family-Oriented, Circus Dog Fairy “Tail” with Dog Tricks, A Singing Macaw, Juggling, Unicycling, And Danger! Featuring A Live Performance of The Traditional Nutcracker Suite!
Get ready to ring in the New Year with a fabulously fun show for All Ages. Circus Dogs, Performing Parrot, World Class Juggling and Unicycling, Live Accordion, Giant Bubbles, Rope Tricks, Puppets.
Circus Chickendog is an Austin-based troupe that has been featured on David Letterman, Pet Star, and Donny and Marie.
Please note the early show times each night! Bring the whole family to finish out your holiday celebrations and ring in the new year!
When: December 27-January 5, 2013 Two Weeks ONLY!
December 27-30, 2012 @ 5:30 and 7:00pm 2 shows per night!
January 3-4, 2013 @ 7:00pm
January 5, 2013 @ 5:30 and 7:00pm
Tickets: $30-$15 for Adults, $15-$10 for Children
Sliding Scale: $25-30 Priority Seating, $20-$25 General Admission
**Seating will be determined by Adult ticket prices**

Event Website:  http://www.vortexrep.org/

 

4.  New Year’s Eve Overnighter

Monday, Dec 31 6:00p to Tuesday, Jan 1 (2013) 10:00a
at Twin Lakes Family YMCA, Cedar Park, TX
 
 YMCA Camp Twin Lakes in Cedar Park is bringing you (ages 6-15) the most incredible overnight experience you can imagine – our New Year’s Eve Overnighter! How would you like to grab your friends for a game of Laser Tag or Paintball? DONE! What about a game of Gladiator in the gym? YES! And so much more. All of the fun starts at 6:00 p.m. on New Year’s Eve (Dec. 31) and runs through 10:00 a.m. on New Year’s Day (Jan. 1). Cost is only $45 per child for Y Members or $55 per child for Non-Members.
 
Event Website:  http://www.ymcagwc.org/
 
 
 
5.  Hill Country New Years Eve With Ray Wylie Hubbard & Uncle Lucius
 
Monday, Dec 31 8:00p to Tuesday, Jan 1 (2013) 1:00a
at Texas Music Theater, San Marcos, TX
 
 Ray Wylie Hubbard with Uncle Lucius will ring in the New Year Hill Country Style at The Texas Music Theater.VIP reserved tables in front of the stage only $160 per table of 4 includes a bottle of champagne, tamales and black-eyed peas. $40 per personPremium seating includes a reserved seat in the balcony (or bottom floor if unable to climb stairs) $30General admission seating is first come first serve and standing room only. $20All tickets include complimentary champagne for New Year’s toast, black-eyed peas and party favors and increase by $5 per ticket on the Day of the Show.
 
 
Obviously there are a slew of bars and restaurants that are hosting a New Year’s Eve bash.  There are so many, we could not list them all here.  Therefore, we decided to include events that you may not have heard about.  No matter what you decide, as you ring in 2013, please do so safely!!  Have a great weekend, end to 2012, and beginning to 2013!!
 
 

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