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The Texas Hill Country, sun splashed hills rolling into the distance, is home to historic towns bursting with character, personalities, and great things to do. Looking for a fun weekend with festivals, fairs, shopping, food, sightseeing, and more? The Hill Country Current is full of articles, advertising and special events.
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P.O. Box 429, 714 4th St. #102, Blanco, TX 78606
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March 18, 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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March 18, 2010 X
March 1, 2010-May 31, 2010
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
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
March 13, 2010-April 8, 2010
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
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
March 2-21, 2010; March 2-20, 2011
InSight Gallery, 244 W. Main St. InSight Gallery’s 2nd annual Texas Stampede Invitational Show will feature new work from some of Texas’ most talented artists. Both InSight gallery and guest artists will join together to capture the diversity and essence of art in Texas. What a great way to celebrate a great state and fantastic art! 830-997-9920. insightgallery.com
March 13-20, 2010
10am-5pm. Pioneer Museum, 325 W. Main St. Frontier-style family fun activities and demonstrations. Reenactments and storytelling of the Buffalo Soldiers and members of the Lakota-Sioux tribe. Each day is something interesting and different. Admission is $5 per adult and $3 for children 6-17, Saturday to Saturday, except Sunday. 830-997-2835. pioneermuseum.com
March 13-20, 2010
An eight-day bicycle tour of Gillespie County. 40-, 70-, 100-mile routes each day. Headquarters at the Sunset Inn, 900 South Adams St. Cost is $99 and up. 806-499-3210. hellweek.com
March 5-7, 2010; March 11-13, 2010; March 18-20, 2010; March 25-27, 2010; April 1-3, 2010; April 8-10, 2010
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
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
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
7pm. The Badu House, 601 Bessemer Ave. Mike Blakely & WC Jameson. Featuring a special guest each week. 325-247-2238. mikeblakely.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
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
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Events and more for Jan. 2012
 Boerne Performing Arts, Mardi Gras in Port Arthur, new condos in Dripping Springs, homes in the Hill Country, and more.
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Fax 830-833-4246
P.O. Box 429, 714 4th St. #102, Blanco, TX 78606-0429
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