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September 2010 Events
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September 12, 2010
8am. Sponsored by the Texas MedClinic. South Park Meadows Shopping Center, 9600 S IH 35. Run with the Heroes is a race with a purpose. It's more than just winning! It was designed to bring communities together with first responders, to honor fallen heroes of emergency services and show support for their families. Register online. runtex.com/web/2-3264.asp
September 17-19, 2010
Sep. 17-18, 10am-6pm. Sep. 19, 12pm-5pm. Palmer Events Center, 900 Barton Springs Rd. Presented by Austin Area Quilt Guild. Come see 400+ judged quilts and wearable art made by local artists! Enter for a chance to win an award winning raffle quilt. Take some time to shop over 50 vendors, a boutique and silent auction with items made by members of AAQG. Special exhibits with fabric dolls, mini-quilts by Studio Art Quilt Association and AAQG 2009 Challenge quilts. Fun for the whole family! Adults $8, 12 and under free. aaqg.org
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
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
August 27, 2010; September 24, 2010; October 22, 2010; October 22, 2010; March 25, 2011; April 22, 2011; May 27, 2011; June 24, 2011; July 22, 2011; August 26, 2011; September 23, 2011; October 28, 2011
6:30pm. Silver Sage Corral, 803 Buck Creek Dr. Come to jam, dance, or just listen to the music! Bring a dish for the pot luck and help yourself to a plate. Whether just getting started or if you are a seasoned musician, have fun joining in on the extemporaneous-style of an evening jam session. Held monthly, January through October. 830-796-4969. silversagecorral.org
September 25, 2010
8am. Blackwell Rodeo Arena. Hosted with Blackwell Ranch Rodeo. CASI sanctioned chili cook-off. Competitions include pinto beans, chicken wings, and brisket. Sign up for bloody mary and margarita pour-off. Prizes awarded for each event. Judging throughout the day. Ranch rodeo at 5pm. Austin's "The Duqaines" follows the rodeo. Camping spaces available (no hook-ups). Proceeds benefit Blackwell Riding Club. Call 325-668-3552 or 325-370-1119 for info and entry forms.
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
March 27-28, 2010; April 24-25, 2010; May 29-30, 2010; July 31, 2010-August 1, 2010; August 28-29, 2010; September 25-26, 2010; October 30-31, 2010; November 27-28, 2010; December 31, 2010-January 1, 2011
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, 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.
September 3, 2010
9am-4pm. Cibolo Nature Center, 140 City Park Rd. In partnership with the city of Boerne and the Cibolo Nature Center, The Texas Stream Team will offer a free water-quality monitoring training session to certify volunteers to collect water samples that will be used to make environmentally sound decisions. Texas Stream Team monitors collect data on water pH, dissolved oxygen, temperature, E. coli bacteria and other factors and make field observations. Trainees will assist in monitoring water quality in the Upper Cibolo Creek Watershed and be able to take their skills to other water bodies throughout Texas. Limited to 20 participants. Free; registration required. To register, contact Ryan Bass, city of Boerne watershed coordinator, at 830-248-1538 or rbass@ci.boerne.tx.us.
September 4, 2010
1pm-4pm. Dune Buggies from around the state will gather at Boerne's Downtown Main Plaza for the Annual Buggy Roundup, following their participation in the Kendall County Fair Parade. The public is invited to enjoy a colorful display of dune buggies along with the opportunity to visit with their owners, most of whom built their own cars. Admission is free, so come out and see some great cars and meet their freindly owners. 281-238-0577. .
May 8, 2010; June 5, 2010; June 26, 2010; July 10, 2010; July 24, 2010; August 14, 2010; August 28, 2010; September 11, 2010; May 14, 2011; May 28, 2011; June 11, 2011; June 25, 2011; July 9, 2011; July 23, 2011
7:30pm-10pm. Cibolo Nature Center, 140 City Park Rd. Family-friendly outdoor concert series amid the oaks and the evening stars. Proceeds benefit nature-education programs. Bring lawn chairs or blankets, picnics, kids, grandparents and nice dogs on leashes. $10; $7.50 CNC members; $5 for 65 and up; free for kids 12 and under (except June 5). 830-249-4616. cibolo.org
June 9, 2010; June 11, 2010; June 16, 2010; June 18, 2010; June 23, 2010; June 25, 2010; June 30, 2010; July 2, 2010; July 9, 2010; July 14, 2010; July 16, 2010; July 21, 2010; July 23, 2010; July 28, 2010; July 30, 2010; September 15, 2010; September 22, 2010; September 29, 2010; October 20, 2010; October 26, 2010; November 3, 2010; December 1, 2010; December 3, 2010; May 4, 2011; May 18, 2011; May 19, 2011
5pm-7:30pm. The Enchanted Springs Ranch, 242 Hwy 46 West. Chuck wagon dinner with live entertainment! Reservations required. Plan your arrival around 5pm where you will be greeted by our Cowboys and Woodrow, the longhorn steer. As you stroll through town, you will experience a feeling of being transported back in time. A tractor pulled wagon will take you through our Wild Animal Park to see longhorn cattle, zebras, reindeer, and many other exotics. Live western music will play throughout the night and while you are eating you will enjoy a variety of entertainment. Dinner includes barbeque brisket, sausage, potatoes, beans, bread and a dessert. Complimentary water, iced tea, and coffee are provided along with a cash beer and wine bar. Please come and join us for an experience you will never forget! $29.50 plus tax for adults. $19.00 plus tax for kids under 12. Kids under 3 are free. 830-249-8222, ext. 202, or . enchantedspringsranch.com
Saturdays
9am. A great place to buy home grown fruits and vegetables. Under the Austin Ave & Brady Ave overpass. 325-646-1422.
September 10-12, 2010
Motorcyle rally. Riverside Park. Great music and great fun featuring Edgar Winter. Free camping. Bike show - prizes for the first 3 places, best of show, best custom, best metric, best rat bike. Fun Run to benefit the Brown County Boys and Girls Club & Big Brothers/Big sisters. Parade leaving from Riverside Park. 9/11 Remembrance Ceremony. $45 3 day pass. $15 Friday pass (includes Kevin Seale Band concert). $25 Saturday pass (includes Edgar Winter Band concert). 877-643-7243 thunderintheheartoftexas.com
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
September 14-18, 2010
9am-3pm. Texas Olive Ranch, on FM 1557, will be open to the public while mechanical harvesting their orchard. Bring water, hats and boots. 214-325-5787. texasoliveranch.com
Saturdays
9am-2pm. Alsace Tan & Salon, 503 US Highway 90 W. Featuring fresh locally grown vegetables and fruit both organic and farm grown. Don't miss the blackberries and blueberries! 830-538-9141.
March 5, 2010; September 3, 2010; February 4, 2011; April 1, 2011; June 3, 2011
6pm-9pm. Live music, artisans, wine tastings, and much more. Live music in September Square 7pm-9pm. 830-538-2349, .
September 4, 2010
Start 8am-noon. Finish 3pm. Catroville Regional Park, 816 Alsace St. 7th annual 10K/5K walk. Sponsored by Castroville Area Chamber of Commerce, castroville.com. IVV credit, $3. Free. 830-931-3158. ava.com
August 13, 2010; September 10, 2010; October 8, 2010; November 12, 2010; December 10, 2010; March 11, 2011; April 8, 2011; May 13, 2011; June 10, 2011; July 8, 2011; August 12, 2011; September 9, 2011; October 14, 2011; November 11, 2011; December 9, 2011
6pm-10 pm. 2nd Friday year-round (weather permitting) at Wommack Automotive, 1955 Hwy 90 E. An evening of cars, trucks, bikes, food, music and shopping. 830-931-2479.
September 18, 2010
Noon-10:30pm. Comfort Park. Sponsored by Comfort Chamber of Commerce. Last Saturday of Summer Celebration. Lots of music, dancing, vendors, spirits and a huge raffle with tons of prizes. Part of proceeds to go to local food bank sponsored through Stagecoach Ministries. Everyone is invited for a full day of fun and frolic. Witzend Band playing 6:30-10:30pm. Bring your dancing shoes! Visit website for raffle information. 830-995-4501. greatercomfortchmaber.com
September 18, 2010; September 17, 2011
Texas Hill Country artists display and sell their works in Downtown Historic District and along Hwy 27 at participating shops. For artist participation, visit the website. comfortchamberofcommerce.com
August 8, 2010; September 12, 2010; January 9, 2011; February 13, 2011
6pm. Shooting Star Museum, 5445 CR 5710. Free. 210-386-6038.
September 26, 2010
5pm-9pm. Dinner and concert with Hill Country Singer-Songwriter Eliza Gilkyson (Grammy nominee and Folk Rock winner) at the Salt Lick Pavilion, 18300 FM 1826. Be our special guest for an evening of music and fun. Enjoy great food to support Wimberley Valley Watershed Association (WVWA), working to save Jacob's Well and keep the Water Clean, Clear and Flowing. .
March 20, 2010; April 3, 2010; April 17, 2010; May 1, 2010; May 8, 2010; May 15, 2010; May 22, 2010; May 29, 2010; June 5, 2010; June 12, 2010; June 19, 2010; June 26, 2010; July 3, 2010; July 10, 2010; July 17, 2010; July 24, 2010; July 31, 2010; August 7, 2010; August 21, 2010; September 4, 2010; September 18, 2010; October 2, 2010; October 16, 2010; November 6, 2010; November 20, 2010; May 7, 2011-October 29, 2011
9am-12pm. Intersection of US Hwy. 290 at RR 12. The Farmers Market will be open rain or shine every Saturday. Booths are located in the grassy area of the Triangle (Veterans Memorial Park). Free parking. dsfarmersmarket.yolasite.com
September 25, 2010
10am-4pm. Dr. Pound Museum & Farmstead, 570 Founders Park Rd. 512-858-4740. drpoundpioneerfarmstead.com
September 1, 2010
7:30pm. Gillespie County Fairgrounds, 2000 E. Highway St. The Professional Bull Riders is the top talent in the bull riding circuit. Two rounds will include a long round with approximately 30 bulls and riders, followed by a short round with the top 10 riders as the finals. Throughout the show there will be side acts and the GCFFA will honor our veterans and service men and women with a pyrotechnics show. Dance to the music of Jim Byrom after the show. Cost is general admission $20 or advanced purchase general admission is $18; box seating is $30 and reserved premium seating is $50. 830-997-2359. gillespiefair.com
September 2, 2010
National Museum of the Pacific War, 340 E. Main St. Experience the final surrender leading to the end of World War II. 830-997-8600. nimitz-museum.org
September 3-18, 2010
5pm-8pm. Artisans at Rocky Hill, 234 W. Main St. Artisans proudly presents "It's a Mosaic World" by Suzan Germond. Artisans' first-ever show featuring the very talented Suzan Germond and her magical mosaics! Suzan's talent through "found objects as art" has been enjoyed by Artisan's visitors for over 5 years. Her work has been wildly popular in the Texas Hill Country and beyond. 830-990-8160. artisansatrockyhill.com
September 3-5, 2010
Gillespie County Farm Bureau, 237 Equestrian Dr. The annual Vereins Quilt Guild biannual quilt show, which showcases the many talents of our members. Also included are vendors, boutique, a silent auction and a tearoom. $6 per person. 830-997-4509. vereinsquiltguild.com
September 10-26, 2010
Steve W. Shepherd Theater, 1668 Highway 87 South. Join the Fredericksburg Theater Company as they celebrate another season. FTC's production will be "The Diary of Anne Frank," the story of one young girl's indominitable spirit captured in her diary. This story will touch you deeply. All performances are on Fridays and Saturdays at 7:30pm and Sundays at 2pm. No performance on Friday, September 17 in honor of Yom Kippur; alternate on Thursday, September 23. 830-997-3588. fredericksburgtheater.org
September 11, 2010
4pm-10pm. Marktplatz. KNAF sponsored Radiothon and country concert live broadcast featuring area musicians. This event benefits New Horizons Community Center, a training and resource center for adults with developmental challenges. This concert is free and donations are graciously accepted. 830-997-8696. arcgillespiecounty.org
September 12, 2010
2pm-6pm. Eight local innkeepers, restaurants, caterers, retailers and art galleries will be paired together for an absolutely fun afternoon during the Tour, with Grand Finale at the Cabernet Grill at Cotton Gin Village. Sponsored by the Fredericksburg Area Lodging and Hospitality Association. $30 per person 1-866-TEX-FEST (839-3378). tours.myfredericksburg.net
September 18, 2010
9am-3pm. Marktplatz. Enjoy arts & crafts, children's games and a chili cook-off. Proceeds benefit the Cross Trails Ministry. 830-997-1143. lutheranfallfestival.com
September 24-26, 2010
Fri., noon-6pm. Sat., 9am-6pm. Sun., 9am-3pm. Marktplatz. Learn about solutions to global warming, renewables, green living, organics, rainwater collection, exhibits and speakers. This is the largest sustainability event in the south. Cost is $10 daily, $12 Saturday or three days $20. 877-376-8638. theroundup.org
September 26, 2010
10:30am. American Legion Hall, 710 S. Washington St. Annual BBQ with all the trimmings for dine-in or drive-thru. Come early before it's sold out. 830-997-5582.
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
September 11-12, 2010
7th annual event at Gruene. Featuring Texas artists including goldsmiths, tinsmiths, silversmiths, blacksmiths, and sculptors demonstrating the wide range of techniques and methods used to create works ranging from fine art to folk art. Free admission. 903-852-3311. texasmetalarts.com
September 4, 2010
Harper Community Park. Enjoy the day in Harper. There will be concessions, arts & crafts, kids' fishing at 10am, dominoes, washer pitching, parade at 5pm, BBQ ($7) at 6pm, rodeo ($8) at 8pm and a dance at 9pm. 830-864-4912. harpercommunitypark.com
September 17, 2010
Harper Community Park. An affiliate of the Lonestar BBQ. 830-864-4912. harpercommunitypark.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
July 9, 2010; July 30, 2010; September 10, 2010
Hosted by Hill Country Spurs 4H Club of Blanco County. Blanco County Fairgrounds in Johnson City. Books open at 5:30pm. Events start at 6:30pm. Clover Leaf Barrels, Straight Away Barrels, Pole Bending, Stake Race, Goats - Hair Pulling & Tying. End of Day High Point Awards, Great Prizes, End of Series All-Around Buckles, Concession Stand, Lots of Family Fun! $10 per exhibitor per event. Entry forms available online. Amy Yachimski 512-934-8440, Traci Smith 512-626-0098, or April Klepac 830-833-4638. HillCountrySpurs.org
September 24, 2010
7pm-10pm. Da Vino & Da Vinci facility, 305 E. Main. Bring your friends, family and/or partner and partake in a delightful evening of creativity, socializing, and immense fun! All art supplies will be furnished as you are guided by an experienced art teacher, step by step, through the process of painting "Curly the Chicken," a whimsical and cute painting originally painted by TASTE Wine+Art artist, Terrell Powell from South Austin. You will leave the class with your new "masterpiece" in hand! No art experience is necessary-you will develop and learn while you have fun, along with the pride you'll have when you tell others: "I painted that!" Class size is limited. $40 per person (price includes everything but refreshments). 830-868-9290. davinoanddavinci.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
September 6, 2010; September 5, 2011
10am-4pm. Junction City Park. Enjoy food, rides, arts & crafts vendors, Little Miss & Little Mr. Kimble County Contest for 4 year olds, and a Fiddler's Contest brought by United Fiddlers Association. Free admission. 325-446-3190. junctiontexas.net
September 24, 2010
9am-3pm. Robbins-Lewis Pavilion, Schreiner University. 14th annual event, formerly the Texas Heritage Living History Day. “Another Way of Learning Using Stories and Songs. 4pm-6pm, at the historic Union Church on the festival grounds the Texas Folklore Society and THMF will co-host a panel on the songs of Texas. More than 50 performers and presenters will be spread throughout the park surrounding the pavilion to both entertain and educate, including Aztec Dancing, chuck wagons, Native American exhibits and stories, Texas singers and songwriters and more. Noon tribute to former Kerrville resident and “Father of Country Music” Jimmie Rodgers. A take home educator’s packet will be available to all teachers. All events open to public. Free admission. Food and drinks will be available for sale at the event. 830-792-1945. texasheritagemusic.org
July 3, 2010; August 7, 2010; September 4, 2010; October 2, 2010; November 6, 2010; December 4, 2010
10am-4pm. 14531 Ranch Road 1431 West. Held the first Saturday of each month. Antiques and vintage finds, artisan-crafted furniture and mirrors, home and garden elements, pure beeswax candles. 325-423-4423. objetslangsyne.com
April 3, 2010; May 1, 2010; June 5, 2010; July 3, 2010; August 7, 2010; September 4, 2010; October 2, 2010; November 6, 2010; April 2, 2011; May 7, 2011; June 4, 2011; July 2, 2011; August 6, 2011; September 3, 2011; October 1, 2011; November 5, 2011
9am-2pm. Historic City Square Park. Artisans, craftsmen, and farmers. Live music. Shop, dine & visit the historic sites Kyle has to offer! Check online for the schedule. cityofkyle.com/kylemarketdays.php
June 5, 2010; July 17, 2010; July 31, 2010; August 14, 2010; August 28, 2010; September 11, 2010; September 23-24, 2010
Presented by Thunderhill Raceway, 24801 IH-35 South. Gates open at 4pm. Dr. Danger Stunts Presents Rollergirl Daredevil Stunts Spectacular & Stock Car Racing Event. 512-507-1486. thunderhillraceway.com
May 2, 2010; June 6, 2010; August 1, 2010; September 25, 2010; April 3, 2011; May 1, 2011; June 5, 2011; July 3, 2011; August 7, 2011; September 4, 2011
2pm-5pm. Claiborne Kyle Log House (2400 S. Old Stagecoach Rd., County Road 136). The Claiborne Kyle Log House was originally constructed in 1850 for Colonel Claiborne Kyle and his wife Lucy Bugg and their family. The Log House is open the first Sunday of every month through October and is a opportunity to learn about the historic home.
September 25, 2010; September 24, 2011
11am-2pm. Claiborne Kyle Log House, 2400 S. Old Stagecoach Rd. Come enjoy great food, good music and fun with friends. Fried chicken and good food served. We look forward to seeing you there. Admission is $7.00 for adults and $4.00 for children under 12.
Thursdays
7pm. The Badu House, 601 Bessemer Ave. Mike Blakely & WC Jameson. Featuring a special guest each week. 325-247-2238. mikeblakely.com
May 1, 2010-September 17, 2010
Calling all artists for the third annual sale and show. Show is semi-juried. Space is $10; no fee to the public. Robin Chiesa, 325-247-4963. circleartgallery.com
May 17, 2010-January 1, 2011
Life-sized, artistically rendered deer will be on display all about the Llano area. Robin Chiesa, 325-247-4963. circleartgallery.com
September 4-6, 2010
Celebrate Labor Day with friends, good music and beer in the world famous Texas town of Luckenbach. 830-997-3224. luckenbachtexas.com
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
Thursdays, Fridays, Saturdays
10am-5pm, Thursday through Saturday. 905 Third St. Group tours available by appointment. 830-798-2157. fallsmusueum.org
September 11, 2010
Johnson Park. Fun, games, car show, military, fun for all ages. Register online. 325-388-3440. casa5k.com
Thursdays, Fridays, Saturdays, Sundays
6pm-9pm. Reopens upon the return of the bats. 325-347-5970. 512-263-8878. nature.org/texas
September 25, 2010
9am-5pm. Jim Bowie reportedly discovered a silver mine near Menard. This is the cause of numerous unsuccessful endeavors to rediscover the mine and is the basis for our annual Jim Bowie Day Celebration. Try your hand at finding the famous silver, pitch some washers or just sit back and enjoy the music under the pecan trees at our park next to the San Saba River. 315-396-2365. menardchamber.com
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
September 21-26, 2010
701 Common St. Washer pitching, fair & rodeo queens contest, PRCA rodeo, carnival, bull riding. 830-625-1505. comalcountyfair.org
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
September 12, 2010
4pm. Jackson Auditorium, Texas Lutheran University. Presented by Mid-Texas Symphony. Music Director David Mairs and Yeol Eum Son, Van Cliburn Silver Medalist, piano; Berlioz: Roman Festival Overture; Mozart: Piano concerto No. 21 in C major; Mendelssohn: Symphony No. 4 in A major, "Italian." 830-372-8089.
April 3, 2010; May 1, 2010; June 5, 2010; July 3, 2010; August 7, 2010; September 4, 2010; October 2, 2010; November 6, 2010; December 4, 2010
4pm-7pm. Casa del Parque Art Gallery, The Adobe Village of Spring Branch, 8685 US Hwy 281 North. 830-885-7256. casadelparqueartgallery.com
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.
September 18, 2010
9am-5pm. LBJ Ranch. Visitors get up-close and personal with historic Bird Dog planes. Liz Lindig, 830-868-7128 ext. 231. nps.gov/lyjo
September 18, 2010
Parade, LBJ-style BBQ picnic, LBJ & Sauer-Beckmann exhibits, antique tractor show, and pumper races. Music by Gary Burg and Chad Reilly. Free admission. $8 per plate. 830-644-2735. stonewalltexas.com
June 5, 2010; July 10, 2010; August 14, 2010; September 25, 2010; June 4, 2011; July 9, 2011
9pm. Presented by LBJ National Historical Park. LBJ Park continues its popular summer movie series with classic films. All movies are free of charge and will be presented on a giant outdoor screen with professional sound. Free refreshments are also part of the experience. All showings are set for Saturday nights at 9 p.m., with a rain date on the next (Sunday) night. The public can drive onto the LBJ Ranch beginning at 7:30pm. Bring lawn chairs or quilts for seating comfort. Last summer, many people brought delicious picnic suppers to enjoy before the shows. This is the best way to experience what friends and neighbors of the Johnsons did back in the 1960s when they watched movies in the ranch airplane hangar for their evening entertainment. 830-868-7128, extension 244 or 231. nps.gov/lyjo
September 4, 2010
9am, Labor Day Parade on N. Getty Street. Free entry. Celebrate 10am-10pm in Memorial Park. Variety of vendor booths, live music, BBQ Cook-off & more! For more info. or to register for parade, booth, BBQ, etc., contact the Chamber office at 830-278-3361. uvalde.org
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.
March 11, 2010; March 25, 2010; April 8, 2010; April 22, 2010; May 13, 2010; May 27, 2010; June 10, 2010; June 24, 2010; July 8, 2010; July 22, 2010; August 12, 2010; August 26, 2010; September 9, 2010; September 23, 2010; October 14, 2010; October 28, 2010; November 11, 2010
7pm-9pm on the 2nd and 4th Thursdays. Hosted by Oda Lisa at Maui Wowi Hawaiian Coffees and Smoothies, 14200 Ranch Road 12. Features poetry, music, and open mic performances. Please bring a donation of canned food for Crisis Bread Basket for admission. 512-847-6215 smoothsipstogo.com
September 10, 2010-October 2, 2010
Friday & Saturday nights, 8pm-10pm. Presented by The EmilyAnn Theatre, 1101 FM 2325. William Shakespeare's great comedy involves a beautiful and gentle Bianca, who has no shortage of admirers but her father insists that she will not marry until her shrewish sister, Katharina, is betrothed as well. Only the wild Petruchio is up for the task, and even that has its price. The audience is in for a rollercoaster of crazy and hilarious antics, witty sarcasm, and a bout of wildness that can only be tamed by true love. Adults $15. Students $10. Groups of 10 or more attending together $12. 512-847-6969. emilyann.org
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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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