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March 27, 2010 Events
Welcome to the Hill Country Current's Events Calendar. We strive to collect events from all over the region to be included in our publication and on our website. If you'd like to see an event added to our calendar, or see an event that needs to be updated, contact us today.
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Thursdays, Fridays, Saturdays, Sundays
Albert, TX. New Spring and Summer hours. Come out to Albert and enjoy live music every weekend. Pickers circle every Saturday. For more information go to our web site www.alberttexas.com or call 512-663-2848.
Saturdays
1pm-4pm. Western display in front of Bandera County Courthouse, 500 Main Street, and strolling musicians on Bandera's Main Street. Sponsored by the Frontier Times Museum's Living History Project. No admission.
banderacowboycapital.com
Presented by Biker Rallies of Texas. A three day event held at Bandera's Mansfield Park consisting of tent camping, poker run, daily door prize giveaways, lots of vendors, food, field events, Friday and Saturday night live bands, D.J. music all day Friday and Saturday, bike show, tattoo contest, Sunday morning church service. Pre-registration includes a t-shirt. At the gate registration receives no shirt. 18+, no exceptions. 936-334-0558.
bikerralliesoftexas.com
Contest starts March 1. Deadline is May 31. The Texas Hill Country is a photographer’s paradise. Creeks are once again flowing, and the forecast calls for a green spring with plenty of wildflowers. Now is the time to dust off your camera and head outside to capture the beauty and mystique of this special region. Three top winners will receive $250 in cash! 13 winners will be featured in our popular 2011 Hill Country Calendar. Many photographers will be recognized with cameo shots throughout the Calendar. 512-560-3135.
hillcountryalliance.org
2pm-3pm. Blanco State Park, Park Road 23. Join our Interpretive Ranger for a walk down the Caswell Nature Trail to see and learn about native plants, birds and animals. Wear sturdy, closed-toe shoes and bring water. No pets please. 830-833-4333.
tpwd.state.tx.us/blanco
9am-11am. Blanco State Park, Park Road 23. Help keep the park beautiful. Volunteer to work with park staff to pick up trash, pull weeds, remove invasive species, plant wildflowers and much more! Wear long pants and sturdy shoes; gloves and tools will be provided. Plan to arrive early to fill out required paperwork at Park Headquarters before work begins. 830-833-4333.
tpwd.state.tx.us/blanco
September 25-26, October 30-31, November 27-28, December 31-January 1
10am-4pm. Yett Park. On US Hwy 281 2 miles south of Blanco, just 1/4 mile north of RR 32. Hand crafted items, antiques, hand-made furniture, wood and metal work, jewelry, candles, clothing, knives, and more. Chili cook-off in December. Free to public. 830-833-4460.
blancotradedays.i8.com
Saturdays
9am. Guadalupe River State Park, 3350 Park Road 31. The Saturday morning walking tour of Honey Creek. Call in advance to confirm that the tour will be given on the particular Saturday you wish to visit. Honey Creek State Natural Area is 2293.7 acres located in western Comal County, approximately 30 miles north of downtown San Antonio. Suggested donation is $2 per person for persons 13 years and older or $5 per family. Friends of Guadalupe River or Honey Creek are free. 830-438-2656.
tpwd.state.tx.us/honey_creek
Saturdays, ending November 13
2pm-6pm. Veterans Plaza, 102 City Park Rd. A variety of seasonal fruits and veggies, canned items, jellies, pickles, local olive & olive oil soap, granola, fresh baked breads, grass fed beef, pastered chickens, local honey, nuts, farm fresh eggs, flowers, herbs & plants. 830-249-9511.
Garden Path Gallery, 136 S. Main St. An array of wildlife art featuring the paintings of Nancy Glazier, Judy Larson and Bonnie Marris, sculptures by Marianne Caroselli, Lenell Deane, Jim Gilmore, and Laurel Gregory. Show opening March 13, 4pm-8pm. 830-816-1796.
gpgfineart.com
Saturdays
9am. A great place to buy home grown fruits and vegitables. Under the Austin Ave & Brady Ave overpass. 325-646-1422.
Friday evenings, Saturday afternoons. The time is 1906. Visitors will be booked into the Brown County Jail. They will be given a brochure that identifies historical characters they will meet when they go upstairs to the cell floor. There they will have the opportunity to interact with those they come in contact with to learn more of their background, history or crime. $7 admission. 325-641-1926.
browncountyhistory.org
10am-11:30pm. Buda City Park. KIS announces their first annual BUDA JAM Guitar Hero Tournament and Battle of the Bands. This event benefits the scholarship fund for students of all ages who struggle to learn. These students include those who are learning differenced, learning disabled, and economically disadvantaged. The scholarship fund provides educational assistance through the schools and this center. Keep It Simple Education Center, 512-650-4590, .
kismathcenter.com
1pm-4pm. Inks Lake State Park, 3630 Park Road 4 West. With over seven miles of maintained trails, the park has areas in the backcountry few people ever get to experience. This hike explores much of this area offering overviews of the Llano uplift, Inks Lake and a variety of plant and animal life. Hikes are five-to-six-miles long, are strenuous, and previous hiking experience is recommended. Children must be accompanied by an adult. Wear good walking shoes, bring water and a hat. Meet at the parking lot just south of Park Headquarters. 512-793-2223.
tpwd.state.tx.us/inks
7pm. Braden Keller Community Center. Presented by St. Louis Catholic School. BYOB & Potluck. Entertainment by world-class artists, songwriters & musicians Brandon Kinney & Jeremy Stover, also featuring locals Touchstone McDonald and Friends. Door prizes, silent auction, raffle. Tickets $30-$70. For tickets or sponsorship call Touchstone McDonald at 210-313-4714. To donate to silent auction, raffle or door prize call Colleen Zinsmeyer at 830-931-6369.
10am-4pm. Comfort Park Pavilion and grounds, 4th St. and Main St. The event combines fun family activities with gospel music and spring shopping. Spring Market Day is ideal for spring shopping and includes a selection of arts and crafts, clothing and accessories, home décor items, garden items, jewelry and much more. Family activities include face painting, two inflated bounce houses, and an antique tractor display. The ongoing Gospel Fest will feature singers and bands from the surrounding area, including Fiddle Chick & A Picker and Dale Friedrich & Jesus Train. Visitors are invited to bring their lawn chairs or blankets to enjoy the music sitting on the lawn around the gazebo in Comfort Park. Barbecue and beverages will be available for purchase. Spring Trade Day also includes book signings by several area authors, including: Mae Durden Nelson, author of I Just Called Her Momma, the story of her family life. Her newest book is There’s a Racoon in My Bathroom. M. Bradley Davis, author of books for youth. His newest is The Broken Violin. Anne & Mike Stewart, authors of Comfort Women in Comfort History, Texas in the Civil War: The Story of Comfort’s Monument, and The Farm Cookbook. Sponsored by Comfort Chamber of Commerce. Free admission. 830-995-3131.
comfortchamberofcommerce.com
11am-5pm. Shooting Star Museum, 5445 CR 5710. Come see the fields of bluebonnets, take a ride in a vintage car, enjoy the beauty of Texas in full bloom. Food and Drinks available. Bring your camera! Free Admission. Call 210-386-6038 for driving directions and road advisory.
Funtabulous! Enjoy this family-friendly live music entertainment experience filled with costumes, comedy and choreography every weekend. Show schedule is Friday 8pm, Saturday 4:30pm and 8pm, and Sunday 1:30pm. All seating is reserved, so please call 866-349-6688 or 830-997-ROCK for more information.
rockboxtheater.com
Friday, 3pm-8pm. Saturday, 9am-6pm. Sunday, 11am-4pm. Gillespie County Fairgrounds, 2000 East Highway St. The Peddler Show offers a one-of-a-kind shopping experience. Whether you are looking for personalized designs, creative gifts or unique jewelry, the Peddler Show has it all. The perfect street of shops just for you. Admission is $5 per person, $3 for seniors and children 12 and under free. 512-358-1000.
peddlershow.com
2pm-5pm. 2367 Usener Road. Live music at the winery. 830-990-2675.
chisholmtrailwinery.com
11am-4pm. Harper Community Hall Park. Support the Harper Library, while enjoying music, books, children's activities and more. There will be BBQ for $7 a plate. 830-864-4993.
Thursdays, Fridays, Saturdays, Sundays
106 N Nugent Ave (next to the Courthouse Square). Scheduled live entertainment every Thursday through Sunday. Every Sunday we feature the Hill Country Pickers. Chef Ed Thompson's gourmet dining is a treat. Every Thursday is "Pasta Bar Night" with scrumptious featured menu selections on Friday and Saturday, and a home style buffet on Sundays. Monthly art exhibit. See entertainment and menu details at www.FriendlyBarBistro.com. 830-868-2182.
Blanco County Fairgrounds in Johnson City. This Texas tradition is fun for the whole family. 2010 is the seventh consecutive year that this event has come to the banks of the Pedernales River. Cooking begins Friday evening. On Saturday vendors will offer treats and treasures from throughout the Hill Country, while the cooking continues. Live music on Saturday, 42 domino tournaments. Fun for the whole family. Come early to judge or just taste chili, barbecue, beans, and hot wings made by the best in Texas. Sponsored by CASI. Admission is free. Alan Dean, 512-567-2835, .
September 25, October 30, November 30
4pm-8pm. Johnson City art galleries and studios join together to offer fine art exhibitions and receptions with many of the featured artists in attendance for these special events. Kirchman Gallery (213 N. Nugent Ave.). 830-868-9290.
kirchmangallery.com
10am-noon. River Star Arts and Events Park, 4000 Riverside Dr. Dog walk to raise money for American Cancer Society. Carlotta Schmittgen, 830-370-7073, .
The Llano Fine Arts Guild grounds and gallery, 503 Bessemer. The annual show consists of beautiful artwork and many varied arts and crafts--paintings, prints, jewelry, fused glass, pottery, dolls, pillows, barbed wire art, horseshoes, woodworks, angels, clothing, dream catchers, Zuni fetishes, mesquite woodcrafts, rawhide furniture, needlework, and crystal potpourri, along with home made food by our gallery members. Request an application for the show by calling the Art Guild. Free admission. 325-247-4839.
llanotx.com/LlanoFineArtsGuild.html
Railroad Partners, Inc. is pleased to sponsor a motorcar excursion over the ex SP Llano branch. This is a scenic stretch of track that parallels the Llano River and crosses the Colorado River on Lake LBJ. There will be abundant wildlife and nature permitting, bluebonnets and Indian paintbrushes. Participants will travel from Llano, through Kingsland, to Scobey Spur; a round trip distance of approx. 54 miles. This is a NARCOA insured excursion and all NARCOA rules apply. Hy-rails welcome. Trip fees are $40. All trip fees paid will be directly applied to RPI's non profit activities. For trip details or lodging information, contact Excursion Coordinator Leland Stewart, 10057 Palomino Canyon, Converse, TX 78109 or 210-863-5397.
railroadpartners.com
Noon. The return of Luckenbach's annual Mud Dauber Festival and Ball in the world famous Texas town of Luckenbach, with live music and dancing. 830-997-3224.
luckenbachtexas.com
Thursdays, Fridays, Saturdays
10am-5pm, Thursday through Saturday. 905 Third St. Group tours available by appointment. 830-798-2157.
fallsmusueum.org
Thursdays, Fridays, Saturdays, Sundays
6pm-9pm. Reopens upon the return of the bats. 325-347-5970. 512-263-8878.
nature.org/texas
10am-5pm. New Braunfels Art League, 239 W. San Antonio St. Flowers bloom on canvas, paper, sculpture, pottery and jewelry and in florals, still lifes, landscapes and on a lady's hat! Gallery is open daily. 830-629-8022.
newbraunfelsartleague.com
3pm-9pm. Sabinal City Park & football stadium. Food, vendors, entertainment, wild hog contest. Ross Burris, 830-988-2709, .
wildhogfestival.com
September 25-26, October 23-24, December 11-12
9am-5pm. Memorial Park, 337 E Main St. Become a part of what is destined to be one of the largest and unique open air markets in southwest Texas. A rich oasis surrounded by all the adventures of the Texas River Country. The tree shaded park along the banks of the quiet Leona River provides the perfect setting for an afternoon of shopping, music, and great food. Vendors provide an incredible variety of arts and crafts, plants, wearables, jewelry, collectibles, antiques, and much much more! Bring the family, sit back, and enjoy the area's favorite musical talent, eats, and bargains. Free. David Querbach, 210-844-8193, 830-249-5530, .
marketdaysmgmt.com/Uvalde.html
Fridays, Saturdays, Sundays, ending May 9
The Wimberley Players presentation of Eric Coble's production of the comedy Virtual Devotion will run on weekends through May 9. Wimberley Playhouse, 450 Old Kyle Road. Friday and Saturday evening performances begin at 8pm, Sunday matinees are performed at 2:30pm. Tickets $18. Buy tickets online or call 512-847-0575.
wimberleyplayers.org
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