Holiday Happenings Ready to Roll at La Palmera

Shoppers, local organizations and community members benefit from seasonal programs

CORPUS CHRISTI, Texas (Nov. 16, 2022) – Marked by the annual arrival of Santa, the holidays are now underway at La Palmera with a full slate of seasonal events and services.

Boys and girls are invited to stop by for Photos with Santa, presented by Apollo Towing, every day through Dec. 24 in Center Court. Walk-ups are welcome, but guests can skip the line by making a reservation with a SnapPass, available on lapalmera.com. Photo packages start at $34.95 with other keepsake items available for purchase as well.

Pet Night with Santa also returns for six nights beginning in November. Guests may bring their favorite fur baby on Tuesday and Wednesday evenings, Nov. 22 and 23, Nov. 29 and 30, and Dec. 6, and 7, from 5:30–8:30 p.m. in Center Court. Pet owners can walk up or reserve a photo time by booking a SnapPass online at lapalmera.com. Only dogs and cats are permitted and all animals must remain on a leash or in a carrier at all times.

Shoppers can take advantage of La Palmera’s charity gift-wrapping service every Friday through Sunday beginning Nov. 25, plus the full week leading up to Christmas. The gift–wrapping station is located on the Main Level near Concierge where volunteers from local charities will provide their wrapping services for donations each day from noon–6 p.m. Participating charities this year include the American Red Cross – Texas Gulf Coast Region; School of Science & Technology; Burn Pits 360 Veterans Organization; Alzheimer’s Association Corpus Christi; Coastal Bend Blood Center; and CASA of the Coastal Bend.

Quiet Time with Santa returns, providing a wonderful opportunity to enjoy a visit with Santa in a sensory-friendly environment with extra time designed for those who may have developmental or physical challenges and their families. Scheduled for Sunday, Nov. 27, Dec. 4 and 11, from 9–11 a.m., Quiet Time with Santa provides special one-on-one time for photos with Santa before the mall opens — no fountain, no background music, no crowds. Reservations are required for this special event and can be made online by going to lapalmera.com.

Although some shoppers will get an early start on gift buying this year, there are those who traditionally wait until Black Friday. The mall will be officially closed on Thanksgiving Day, Nov. 24, with some stores, including JCPenney and Macy’s, planning to open early on Friday, Nov. 25. Shoppers can access department stores directly through each individual store’s outer doors; mall doors will open at 7 a.m. for access to select stores planning to open early that day.

Shoppers will see the Salvation Army bell ringers stationed in their traditional locations at select mall entrances, and shoppers can also help local children in need by “adopting” them from the Angel Tree located at Concierge. The tree is decorated with children’s names and their wish lists, including items such as toys, clothes, shoes, and more for shoppers to purchase. Each year, The Salvation Army of the Coastal Bend helps provide Christmas gifts to more than 1,300 local children.

La Palmera will also begin special holiday shopping hours the week of Thanksgiving leading up to Christmas, giving shoppers additional time to find gifts for those on their list.

For more information on La Palmera holiday hours and events, go to Holiday Happenings at lapalmera.com, follow us on Facebook and Instagram, or call (361) 991-3755.

Santa’s Winter Welcome at La Palmera

Festive free event to kick off the Coastal Bend holiday season; new mall hours begin

CORPUS CHRISTI, Texas (Nov. 1, 2022) — La Palmera will officially kick off the holiday shopping season on Nov. 11 with Santa’s Winter Welcome, presented by Apollo Towing, its annual party to welcome Santa Claus.

Guests can enjoy free, family-friendly events throughout the mall from 5–9 p.m., including live music and entertainment, events, and special activities.

“The annual arrival of Santa Claus at La Palmera has become a tradition for the whole community,” said Amanda Sanchez, La Palmera general manager. “We’re pleased to be able to host the event each year as we welcome residents from around the Coastal Bend to join in the festivities.

“We are also happy to announce that as of November 1, La Palmera is expanding evening hours on Fridays and Saturdays, closing now at 9 p.m. instead of 8 p.m. Those hours are not seasonal and will remain moving into 2023.”

Santa’s Winter Welcome begins with Santa’s 5 p.m. arrival with the King High School Marching Band at the mall’s main entrance. Santa then heads to Center Court to begin his annual photos with boys and girls.

Guests of all ages will find plenty to do throughout the mall all evening long, including:

CENTER COURT

• Photos with Santa, presented by Apollo Towing

• Stilt Walker and Juggler

• Music with DJ Johnny Hotcakes

• Special characters, including the elf who didn’t want to grow up, a baby creature who is a “force” to be reckoned with, and special friends loaded with “charm.”

LA PALMERA CAFÉS FOOD COURT

5–5:30 p.m. Aurora Arts Theater presents “A Christmas Story, the Musical”

5:30–6 p.m. Cheer Squads (IWA, St. Pius, and more)

6–8 p.m. Los Mariachis

8–8:30 p.m. Ballet Folklorico Viva Mexico

8:30–9 p.m. Avant Dance

L&F Distributors will provide free beer samples in the food court from 5–9 p.m. (must be 21+)

UPPER LEVEL

• Fairytale Princesses and the “Green Meanie”

• Face Painting

• Balloon Twister

• Arts and Crafts. With K Space Contemporary (while supplies last)

JCPENNEY HALLWAY

• Holiday Classics on the indoor movie screen

• Face Painting

WEST COURT ESCALATORS

• Balloon Twister

*All scheduled entertainment subject to change.

Visits with Santa, presented by Apollo Towing, will be available by reservation or walk-up during mall hours, beginning Nov. 11, through Saturday, Dec. 24. Photo packages start at $34.95 with other items available for purchase. Those who would like to avoid the wait can do so with a SnapPass, reserving their visit time online at lapalmera.com.

For more information on Santa’s Winter Welcome, go to lapalmera.com, follow us on Facebook, or call (361) 991-3755.

About Apollo Towing

Providing excellent roadside assistance throughout South Texas since 1998, the 24-hour dispatching and GPS tracking equipment used by Apollo Towing Service helps our professionals respond to a variety of towing and hauling needs within minutes. As the preferred towing company for most major auto clubs, auto dealers and local law enforcement in the Coastal Bend area, our operators are trained and certified leaders in the towing industry. Our integrity, honesty and dependability prove that it’s our people that make the difference. Go to www.apollotowing.com or call (361) 853-0003 for more information.

About La Palmera

Located in Corpus Christi, Texas, La Palmera is a 1 million-square-foot super-regional mall with more than 100 retail and restaurant tenants including Dillard’s, JCPenney, Macy’s, P.F. Chang’s and H&M. Acquired in July 2008 by IMI and Trademark Property, La Palmera is the first mall to be awarded LEED® Silver for Core and Shell 2.0 established by the U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC) and is an IREM Certified Sustainable Property. The mall features a 600-seat food court with a 4,500-gallon feature aquarium and a children’s ocean-themed play area. For more information on La Palmera, go to www.lapalmera.com, or call (361) 991-3755.

About Trademark Property Company:

Trademark Property Company is a full-service real estate firm focused on investments, development, and institutional services of retail, multifamily, office and mixed-use properties. Fort Worth, Texas-based Trademark, which celebrates its 30th anniversary this year, has invested in, developed, or redeveloped 21 million square feet of mixed-use, multifamily, and retail assets worth $4.5 billion. Trademark’s experienced team of more than 141 employees is currently responsible for a 16-property portfolio totaling approximately 8.8 million square feet of mixed-use and retail projects across the country. A three-decade leader in navigating the changing mixed-use real estate landscape, Trademark’s purpose is to be extraordinary stewards, enhance communities and enrich lives. For more information, visit www.trademarkproperty.com or interact on Facebook, LinkedIn and Instagram.

The Cheesecake Factory Now Hiring

Restaurant set to open to the public this winter  

WHAT:            The Cheesecake Factory®, named to the FORTUNE “100 Best Companies to Work For®” list for nine consecutive years, is opening a new location at La Palmera this winter, and is looking to hire more than 290 passionate staff members to join its team and create delicious, memorable experiences. Hospitality-minded individuals who take pride in their work and thrive in an energetic, fun environment are encouraged to apply online now for rewarding positions such as bartenders, bussers, cashiers, dessert finishers/ baristas, dishwashers, hosts, line cooks, prep cooks and servers.

The new restaurant will feature The Cheesecake Factory’s signature menu with more than 250 selections including more than 30 lower-calorie SkinnyLicious® selections – freshly prepared from scratch in each restaurant – and more than 30 legendary cheesecakes.

TO APPLY: Apply online at http://cakecareers.com/corpuschristi

MEDIA: For further information, please contact:

The Cheesecake Factory La Palmera

Berk Communications Sarona Winfrey

Brooke Levine / Gabrielle Gaines (972) 529-8170

732-735-5982 / 917-991-8354 winfreypr@att.net

cheesecake@berkcommunications.com

About The Cheesecake Factory Incorporated

The Cheesecake Factory is a leader in experiential dining. We are culinary forward and relentlessly focused on hospitality. Delicious, memorable experiences created by passionate people – this defines who we are and where we are going. We currently own and operate 310 restaurants throughout the United States and Canada under brands including The Cheesecake Factory, North Italia® and a collection within our Fox Restaurant Concepts business. Internationally, 29 The Cheesecake Factory restaurants operate under licensing agreements. Our bakery division operates two facilities that produce quality cheesecakes and other baked products for our restaurants, international licensees and third-party bakery customers. In 2022, we were named to the FORTUNE Magazine “100 Best Companies to Work For®” list for the ninth consecutive year. To learn more, visit www.thecheesecakefactory.com, www.northitalia.com and www.foxrc.com.

From Fortune ©2022 Fortune Media IP Limited. All rights reserved. Used under license. Fortune and Fortune 100 Best Companies to Work For are registered trademarks of Fortune Media IP Limited and are used under license. Fortune and Fortune Media IP Limited are not affiliated with, and do not endorse products or services of, The Cheesecake Factory Incorporated.

Back-to-School With $750 in Prizes and New Hours Awaiting La Palmera Shoppers

Retailers ready for tax-free weekend; mall hours expanding

CORPUS CHRISTI, Texas (July 25, 2022) – School will soon be back in session and La Palmera is ready for shoppers with a special back-to-school scavenger hunt as well as the annual state sales tax holiday weekend Aug. 5–7.

To provide a little fun and financial boost, La Palmera is hosting a Back-to-School Scavenger Hunt on Wednesday, Aug. 3, with a chance to win La Palmera Gift Cards and a prize package valued at up to $750. To participate, players should follow the Back-to-School Scavenger Hunt Facebook Event page where 11 clues will be posted at 6 p.m. on Aug. 3. leading players to stores and eateries with QR codes posted outside, each of which reveals a letter, which is part of a school-related phrase. The first contestant to solve all 11 clues and post the correct phrase and selfies from each location to the Facebook Event page wins a $100 La Palmera Gift Card; the second-place finisher will win a $50 La Palmera Gift Card with a $25 La Palmera Gift Card for third place. All three winners will then draw a locker combination from a bowl and whoever is able to open the school locker will win the prize package inside. (Locker not included.) Players can find more information at lapalmera.com or on the La Palmera Facebook Event page.

Those gift cards will come in handy for the annual Texas Sales Tax Holiday weekend, Friday, Aug. 5, through Sunday, Aug. 7, with tax-free shopping on a variety of items priced under $100, such as basic school supplies, backpacks, clothing and uniforms, shoes, and many accessories. Shoppers will also find special deals at many stores whose merchandise does not qualify for tax-free status. Mall hours will be 10 a.m.–9 p.m. Friday and Saturday, 11 a.m.–6 p.m. on Sunday. Select La Palmera retailers will open early for the three-day event, a list of which will be found on the mall’s Facebook page.

La Palmera today announced regular operating hours will be 10 a.m.–8 p.m. Monday through Saturday as of Aug. 1 — opening one hour earlier — while Sunday hours will remain 11 a.m.–6 p.m.