FAQs
What time do we arrive?
Premium Experience Guests: 6:00P
General Admission + Just The Seat: 6:45P
What is the attire?
Dress for a fun night out on the town!
What about parking?
Premium Experience Guest will valet park. Valet is in front of the Hippodrome.
Everyone else can park anywhere around the Hippodrome that is legal and accessible.
What is the food and drink situation?
Premium Experience Guests will enjoy a full dinner and open bar.
General Admission Guests will be served light bites and access to a concessions-for-purchase area. Cash bar will also be available.
Just The Seat Guests will have access to concessions-for -purchase and cash bar.
What about voting?
Bring your phones! Voting will be by QR code and Venmo.
What about an auction?
We love a good auction…but this year we’re mixing it up! Wait for the show and you’ll hear how it’s gonna go.
Meet the Cast
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Darius serves as the District IV representative on the Waco City Council, first appointed in 2020 and re-elected in 2023. He is the youngest council member and the first person of color to represent District IV, focusing on equitable economic growth, workforce development, and affordable housing . Outside of his council duties, Ewing works as a franchise business coach and is active in local community initiatives. He and his wife, Hannah, have one daughter, Nora.
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Sthefanie is the owner of The Black Daisy Boutique in China Spring, Texas. She established the boutique to empower women and support local female entrepreneurs. Her store offers a platform for women-owned businesses and serves as a community space for encouragement and awareness initiatives. Sthefanie also serves on the Board for Lovely Village.
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Nicki is a coach, mom of 3, and anti-meal-plan rebel helping women lose fat without ditching their favorite foods. I’ve spent nearly 20 years proving you don’t need 1200 calories or kale worship to get results. If “never eat Chick-Fil-A again” sounds like a joke, you’re my kind of people.
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Charissa serves as the Executive Coordinator at Lovely Village, supporting women affected by sexual exploitation and trafficking. Charissa is dedicated to creating a stable, empowering environment that fosters long-term healing and growth.
Do You have what it takes to be the VOICE of WILDTORCH 2026?
Do you know someone who carries fire? Lovely Village is looking for local crooners and moonlighters who can bring the smoke and back it with flame as we raise support for survivors and their children.
Apply yourself or nominate someone.
It Takes a Village
As a sponsor, your partnership will directly impact the lives of the women we serve, providing them with the resources and support they need to rebuild their lives and achieve their dreams. Your support will enable us to:
Create Safe Housing: Offer more women and their children a secure and nurturing environment where they can heal and regain their independence.
Enhance Stable Community: Strengthen our community initiatives, fostering connections and providing a supportive network for women on their journey to recovery.
Create Living Wage Jobs: Develop job training programs and employment opportunities that empower women to achieve financial stability and long-term success.
Promote Sustainable Success: Provide ongoing education, mentorship, and resources to ensure lasting positive change in the lives of the women we serve.
By sponsoring WildTorch, you will not only contribute to these life-changing initiatives but also gain visibility and recognition within our community. Your brand will be prominently featured in our event materials, on our website, and across our social media platforms, reaching a dedicated audience of supporters who are passionate about making a difference. Together, we can light the way for women who have faced unimaginable challenges and help them rise above their circumstances with dignity and hope.