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February 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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February 2010 X
Saturdays
1pm-4pm. Bandera County Courthouse, 500 Main Street, Western display and strolling musicians. Sponsored by the Frontier Times Museum's Living History Project. Free. banderacowboycapital.com
Saturdays
5am-8pm. Flying L Guest Ranch. Family fun & entertainment featuring Duke Davis & Buckshot. Bar-B-Q chuck wagon dinner, wagon rides, roping lessons, and cowboy stage show. $25. 800-292-5134. flyingl.com
February 4
5:30pm-9pm. Silver Sage Corral, 803 Buck Creek. Hosted by The Cowboy Capital Pet Assistance League. Dinner and auction. 830-510-6879.
Thursdays, ending October 7, 2010
10am-11:30am. Blanco State Park, Park Road 23. Early exposure to and good experiences in nature are key to a child's future relationship and stewardship of our natural resources. This class is a relaxed and inviting experience for parents and young children (age 1-5) to enjoy nature together (no more than three children per adult please). Activities will include walks, meeting plant and animal friends and hearing stories. Parents will remain with children for entire class and should dress themselves and their child for outside activities. Check at Park Headquarters for directions to class location. 830-833-4333. tpwd.state.tx.us/blanco
Saturdays
Solo jazz piano every Saturday evening at the Uptown Blanco Restaurant, 317 Main St., from 6:30pm-9:30pm. Larry Natwick performs selections from the Great American Songbook. Repertoire includes compositions by Duke Ellington, George Gershwin, Bill Evans, Thelonious Monk. 830-833-1579. uptownblanco.com
Fridays
2pm-5pm. Tour at 4pm. 231 San Saba Ct.. 830-833-2534. realalebrewing.com
February 15, 2010
A wonderful evening of fabulous wines and delectable Italian fare awaits you. All proceeds go to PAWS Shelter and Humane Society. For more information or to purchase tickets, call or email Sandy Johnson 512-894-0219, or Sibby Barrett 830-833-0910, .
February 27, 2010
3pm-8pm. Pecan Street, behind the Bowling Alley. The festive occasion will take place on February 27 with story telling, music, cowboy food and a street dance. Chuck wagons, buggies and campfires will add to the old time western ambience. The Museum will be open for all to enjoy and reminisce. Free. 830-833-5774.
Saturdays, ending December 31, 2010
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/honeycreek
Saturdays, ending November 13, 2011
8am-1pm. 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.
Saturdays
9am. A great place to buy home grown fruits and vegetables. Under the Austin Ave & Brady Ave overpass. 325-646-1422.
February 6, 2010
The Pecan Valley Chapter of the American Red Cross will be hosting a 3 on 3 Basketball Tournament at the Brownwood High School gym. Get a team of four together for $100 and help support your local chapter services that include Disaster Relief, Military Communications and Health and Safety Training and Education. Don't play basketball be an event sponsor for only $100! 325-646-0196. pecanvalleyredcross.org
February 5-17
Depot Civic and Cultural Center, 600 E. Depot St. Runs for two weeks and culminates with the presentation of $6,800 in prizes. 325-642-3397. starsoftexasjuriedartexhibit.com
February 27, 2010
7pm-10pm. Brownwood Country Club, Country Club Drive. The ARK Domestic Violence and Sexual Shelter will host its 16th Annual Mystery Dinner Theatre and Auctions. 325-643-2699. arkshelter.org
February 13, 2010
6pm-9pm. Hill Country Hall, 15675 E State Highway 29. Time for our annual Las Vegas Night! Come join the fun with the Lake Buchanan/Inks Lake Chamber of Commerce. Drinks, food, games. . 512-793-2803. buchanan-inks.com
February 20, 2010
7pm-11pm. Vintage Oaks Amenity Center, 1110 Vintage Way, New Braunfels. A signature event of the Bulverde Spring Branch Area Chamber of Commerce. The Chamber is holding this Gala to honor the businesses in the community and provide an evening of networking and fun for the community. Tickets $35. 830-438-4285. bulverdespringbranchchamber.com
February 25, 2010-March 14, 2010; July 21, 2011-August 22, 2011
S.T.A.G.E., 1330 Bulverde Rd. Thrilling, tuneful, foot-stomping celebration of legendary man in black Johnny Cash, as told through the songs he composed, recorded and shared with the world. Thursday - Saturday show starts at 8pm. Sunday show starts at 2:30pm. 830-438-2330. stagebulverde.org
Fridays, ending December 31, 2010
5pm-6pm. Inks Lake State Park, 3630 Park Road 4 West. After a brief safety and basic fishing skill instruction, children will get a chance to go fishing with a Park Ranger and a Master Naturalist. This is a catch and release program that introduces fishing to our youngsters. A limited amount of fishing equipment (including poles and bait) is available to check out through the Tackle Loaner Program at the park, or bring your own. Adult supervision is highly recommended. 512-793-2223. tpwd.state.tx.us/inks
February 14, 2010
8am. Pool parking lot at Castroville Regional Park, 1209 Fiorella St. Sponsored by the San Antonio Audubon Society. Guided by Georgina Schwartz. Free. 830-342-2073.
February 21, 2010
11am-1pm. Medina Valley United Methodist Church, 1108 Country Lane. Tickets $6. Purchase tickets in advance by calling Candy Baumann at 210-336-3671 or Donna Jaklich at 830-444-1057.
February 4, 2010-March 14, 2010
Exhibited by Lucky Bat Contemporary Art, 205 State Highway 27. Works of art abstract and non-figurative from Hill Country artists. 830-431-0769. luckybat1.wordpress.com
February 18
Comfort Park. Music by "The Grateful Geezers" band. Tickets sold at Comfort Public Library. 830-995-2398.
January 15, 2010; February 16, 2010; March 8, 2011
5pm-7pm. St. Boniface Episcopal Church hosts the event in Comfort Park Pavilion. Music by Bill Smallwood and The Lone Star Swing Orchestra. 830-995-3897. stboniface-comfort.org
February 5-7, 2010
Enjoy this food and wine pairing event. Wine is not just for lovers; friends, neighbors, enthusiasts and newcomers alike are welcome. Venture through sleeping vineyards and cozy wineries, along the way enjoying complementary chocolates and enchanting wine pairings. All Texas Hill Country Wine Trails are self-guided. Visit website for maps. 866-621-9463. www.texaswinetrail.com
February 5
11am. Concert, noon. Gillespie County Fairgrounds, Highway 16 South. Drive-thru or dine-in and support the Fredericksburg Band Boosters. Enjoy good food and a multi-band concert and raffle. $8 per plate at the door. 830-456-1226. gillespiefair.com
February 13, 2010
Chisholm Trail Winery, 2367 Usener Rd. Enjoy this formal dinner of five courses, each paired with our wines. There will be live music and a silent auction that will benefit the Shriners Hospital. Cost is $85 per person, plus tax. Reservations required. 830-990-2675. chisholmtrailwinery.com
February 21, 2010
3pm. Fredericksburg United Methodist Church, 1800 N. Llano Highway. Trumpets, horn, trombone and tuba by the San Antonio Brass. This concert is free and the public is welcome, with donations gladly accepted. 830-997-5413.
February 27, 2010-April 25, 2010; July 6, 2011; August 5, 2011
10am-4pm. Fredericksburg Art Guild, 308 E. Austin Street. 10 inch by 10 inch and smaller. 830-997-4949. fredericksburgartguild.org
Fridays
4pm-7pm. Gruene Hall, 1281 Gruene Rd. A Gruene Hall tradition. Enjoy happy hour, prize giveaways, and the best in Texas tunes, broadcasted live by KNBT 92.1 FM Radio New Braunfels with Mattson Rainer. You never know who might stop by -- Reckless Kelly, Junior Brown, Ray Wylie Hubbard, Walt Wilkins, and Gary P. Nunn have all stopped by for a chat. 830-629-5077. gruenehall.com
February 17, 2010
4pm-5:30pm. Gruene Hall, 1281 Gruene Rd, New Braunfels. Winter Texans! Join us for the 35th Annual Winter Visitor Reception. 830-625-2385. nbcham.org
Thursdays
Silver K Cafe Starlight Room, 209 E. Main, 7pm-9 or 9:30pm, featuring Texas music, casual & light fare along with Texas wines & beer. No cover charge. 830-868-2911. silverkcafe.com
Thursdays, Fridays, Saturdays, Sundays
106 N Nugent Ave Dining Thu-Sat, 5pm-10pm. Hill Country pickers circle every Sun. from 6pm-11pm, open mic, everyone invited to play and/or sing, plus home style meal with beer and wine specials. Schedule at website. 830-868-2182. friendlybarbistro.com
February 27, 2010; March 27, 2010; April 24, 2010; May 29, 2010; June 26, 2010; July 31, 2010; August 28, 2010; September 25, 2010; October 30, 2010; November 30, 2010
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
February 1-18, 2010
9am-5pm. River's Edge Gallery (832 Water Street) will be featuring Landscapes of the Hill Country. Tonalism by Bud Gordinier, moody realism by Richard Byrd and Hill Country Rivers by Lynn Forlee. 830-895-5184.
February 8, 2010
7pm. Schreiner University, Logan Library. Monday Night Fiction Series will discuss "Plainsong," by Kent Haruf. Discussion is free and the public is welcome. 830-792-7352. schreiner.edu
February 21, 2010
2pm & 7:30pm. Kathleen C. Cailloux City Center for Performing Arts, 916 Main Street. Presented by KPAS. 830-896-5727. kpas.org
Thursdays
7pm. The Badu House, 601 Bessemer Ave. Mike Blakely & WC Jameson. Featuring a special guest each week. 325-247-2238. mikeblakely.com
February 13, 2010; March 19, 2011
7:30pm-11pm. Oestreich's Rose, 809 W. Young. Enjoy the excitement of Mardi Gras with costumes, beads, doubloons, masks, food and drink. Music by The Sax Man, Elliot Fikes, & Soul Serenade. $50 per person. 325-247-7824. llanomemorial.org
February 11
8pm. Dance, 9pm. Great live music with a whole lot of huggin’ goin’ on! Saturday night Valentine Ball with Gary P. Nunn. $20. 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
Tuesdays
7pm. River City Grille, 700 1st St. Mike Blakely & Larry Nye co-host. Each week features a special guest. 830-798-9909. mikeblakely.com
February 12, 2010
6pm-11pm. Faith Academy's "Touching Hearts" Gala hosted at the Horseshoe Bay Marriott, 101 Horseshoe Bay Boulevard, offers a delightful evening out just in time for Valentine's weekend. Dinner and dancing along with silent and live auctions. Call Kim Hansard, 830-798-1333.
Thursdays, Fridays, Saturdays, Sundays
6pm-9pm. Reopens upon the return of the bats. 325-347-5970. 512-263-8878. nature.org/texas
Saturdays
Open every Saturday, rain or shine, 9am to 1pm. 148 S. Castell Ave. 50 plus vendors featuring locally grown fresh produce, cheeses, meats, jams and jellies, flowers, art and much, much more! Enjoy live music and onsite chef demonstrations. “Yoga at the Market” – Every Saturday, free yoga classes on-site. 9am for the experienced student, 10am for first timers and beginners. Bring a mat, water bottle and towel. 830-629-2223. nbfarmersmarket.com
February 6, 2010
Daddy/Daughter Sweetheart Dance. 7pm-9:30pm. A magical evening with dancing in a 50s themed ballroom, refreshments, keepsakes and a memorable photograph of the couple! Call for details - hurry, always sells out! $38 per couple for registration before January 23. 830-221-4370.
February 7-23, 2010
10am-4pm. 401 W. Coll Street. The Sophienburg will be hosting the TRACES exhibit "Vanished: German-American Civilian Internment, 1941-48." Vanished illustrates the WWII story of the arrest and detainment of alleged potentially dangerous enemy aliens and German-American civilians. The state of Texas had internment camps at Seagoville, Kenedy, Crystal City and other locations. 830-629-1572.
February 11
9am-4pm. New Braunfels Civic Center, 375 S. Castell. Largest and best doll show in Texas. 75 dealers from several states with antique to modern collectible dolls, bears, miniatures, supplies, accessories, books, restoration. Don't miss it! Hourly door prizes and free parking. Adults $5, children $2. 830-372-5868. dolldr.com
February 13, 2010
6pm-10pm. New Braunfels Convention Center, 375 South Castell. Elegant dinner and dance evening, sponsored by Canyon Lake Rotary Club. Annual fundraising event includes a succulent prime rib or turkey dinner, as well as a silent auction to find some unique items for your sweetheart! The Sophisticates return to provide an evening of dancing pleasure. $50 per person; evening attire suggested. Tickets by calling 830-964-4744 or at canyonlakerotary.org.
February 20, 2010
7:30pm-9:30pm. Brauntex, 290 W. San Antonio. A new theatrically-staged, costumed and choreographed production by award winning producer Matt Davenport, 20 singers, dancers and musicians that bring the Big Band story to life featuring the greatest highlights of the last 80 years. 830-627-0808. brauntex.org
February 20, 2010
4pm-10pm. St. Paul Lutheran, 111 Landa St. The Men's Ministry of St. Paul Lutheran Church will again offer an evening of family fun and good food. There will be a delicious meal of wild game and a variety of tasty side dishes. This year there will be both a live and silent auction and outdoor activites for the children. 830-625-9191.
Fridays, ending August 26, 2011
8pm. BR Lightning Ranch, 818 FM 1283, just off Hwy. 16 South, will host its summer rodeo series. Featuring the World's Only High Diving Aqua Mules, this is a show you have to see! $6 per person, children under age 6 free. 830-535-4096. lightningranch.com
February 20, 2010; April 17, 2010; March 5, 2011
12pm-6pm. Sunset Bowling Lanes, 1304 Highway 123. Bowl for Kids' Sake is about having fun to help kids. It is our most important fundraising event. Funds raised go directly toward matching children with carefully-screened, caring Big Brother and Big Sister volunteers. 512-472-5437. haysbowl.kintera.org
February 27-28, 2010
The Texas State Men's Rugby club received the bid to host the 2010 Rugby State Championship. The match will be held at the West Campus Practice Field. Come out and support the Bobcats!
February 13, 2010
6pm. San Saba Civic Center, 104 South Water St. Sponsored by the San Saba Golden Armadillo Band Boosters.
Wednesdays, Thursdays, Fridays
Join us for tacos every Wednesday night at the VFW Post 8800, 7755 FM 2673, 5pm-8:30pm. Karaoke from 6pm until 10pm. Shuffleboard tournament in our canteen every Wed. Bingo every Thur. night. Kitchen opens at 6pm, cards go on sale at 6:30pm. Hamburgers and hot dogs every Fri. night. 830-899-7774.
Thursdays, ending August 31, 2010
6:30pm-8pm. LBJ State Park & Historic Site, 199 State Park Road 52. Come learn the outdoor sport of archery. This event is open to all youth ages seven and up. It is held every Thursday evening during the months of July and August. Equipment will be supplied. 830-644-2252. tpwd.state.tx.us/park/lbj
February 6, 2010
LBJ State Park & Historic Site, 199 State Park Road 52. Experience some of the 1900's meat processing methods used on an old German farm. Watch the curing of bacon and the art of stuffing sausage. Visit with interpreters at the farm on methods and ways of handling foods and compare them to today's techniques. This event is free, with donation graciously accepted. 830-644-2252. tpwd.state.tx.us/park/lbj
Saturdays
Old Oaks Ranch, 601 Old Oaks Ranch Rd. Every Saturday at 11am and 1pm, the ranch will be offering ranch tours to see the alpacas, sculptures, and fibers. 512-847-8784. theoldoaksranch.com
Saturdays
Wimberley Valley Watershed Association offers tours every Saturday at 10am (except holidays). 221 Woodacre Drive. Free. Donations welcome. 512-722-3390.
Wednesdays
3pm-6pm. A year-round, producer-only farmers' market located in the thrift store parking lot, 14050 Ranch Road 12. Open every Wednesday, rain or shine.
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