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January 2012 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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Saturdays
8pm. Weekly Saturday night rodeo at Twin Elm, 810 FM 470, with bull riding, steer riding, team roping, barrel racing, mutton busting, calf scramble and more. Please verify the schedule with the ranch.
Saturdays
1pm-4pm. Bandera County Courthouse, 500 Main Street, Western display and strolling musicians. Sponsored by the Frontier Times Museum's Living History Project.
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.
January 1
All Bandera County cowgirls are invited to meet at Hill Country State Natural Area on Jan. 1 at noon. A panoramic photo on horseback will be taken, followed by the Show-deo. Examples of showmanship, dressage and speed events will be held in the arena. The history of the American cowgirl, singer/songwriters, storytellers and artists will also be featured.
July 3
7pm. Grand Old Opry style entertainment at the Silver Sage Corral Senior Activity Center, 803 Buck Creek Drive. Hosted by Gerry and Harriet Payne. Refreshments and Door Prizes.
January 12-14
8am. Show Barn at Mansfield Park. Animals will be shown Thursday and Friday, and the sale will be held Saturday.
January 13
6am-10am. Bandera County Chamber of Commerce hosts a "by donation" authentic chuck wagon taco breakfast in front of the Bandera County Courthouse to raise funds for the Junior Livestock Auction.
January 28
4pm-7pm. Grace Lutheran Church, 451 Hwy. 173 North. Dine in and take out.
January 28
Flying X ranch, BCNWR, 89365 S. FM 1174. SparrowFest is conducted as a one-day workshop and fundraiser for Friends of Balcones Canyonlands NWR with field trips in the morning and afternoon, lunch and a sparrow slide show at mid-day, and an optional "Sparrow Countdown and Dinner" in the evening after the last field trips. This year, our three field trip leaders (Byron Stone, Bill Reiner and Randy Pinkston) will escort about 35 festival participants divided into three groups morning and afternoon to several different refuge tracts and two different private properties adjacent to the refuge.
Saturdays
Solo jazz piano every Saturday evening at the Uptown Blanco Restaurant, 317 Main St., 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.
Fridays
2pm-5pm. Tour at 4pm. 231 San Saba Ct..
January 12
6:30pm. Blanco High School gym. A benefit for the Blanco EMS and Blanco Chamber of Commerce. Get ready for dazzling ball-handling tricks, high-flying slam dunks and hilarious family comedy. Join the Harlem Ambassadors Basketball Show as they take on the Blanco All-Stars. Tickets can be purchased in advance or at the door. Proceeds benefit the Blanco EMS and the Blanco Chamber of Commerce. It's not your grandfather's basketball show.
Saturdays
8:30am-12:30pm. Herff Farm, 33 Herff Rd. Texas-produced, high-quality organic or natural foods and products such as vegetables and fruits, herbs, organic and grass-fed meats, baked goods, jams and jellies, honey, eggs, freshly prepared sandwiches and hot food, coffee and tea in bulk and natural beauty products.
June 1; July 6; August 3; September 7; October 5; November 2; December 7
7pm. Cascade Caverns, 226 Cascade Caverns Road. Every month Cascade Caverns hosts an extended nighttime tour using only flashlights in the Cave. The one-and-a-half-hour tour includes a Cascade Caverns LED flashlight and hot dogs (meat and veggie) beforehand.
January 14; January 22; January 28
9am. Cibolo Nature Center, 140 City Park Rd. A three-part seminar for landowners interested in potential property-tax savings through a wildlife tax valuation. The seminar is geared to landowners with more than 20 acres and emphasizes wildlife-management strategies that improve native habitat and increase species diversity. Participants will learn the requirements and prepare to apply for the program.
June 9-10; July 14-15; August 11-12; September 8-9; October 13-14; November 10-11; December 8-9
10am-5pm. Main Plaza. Market Days has become synonymous with great shopping in an outdoor setting with artists, craftsmen and vendors showing their creative talents and wares to the background music of some of Texas' best homegrown musicians. Jewelry, plants, collectibles, antiques, and more. Great food with a local flavor.
June 9; July 14; August 11; September 8; October 13; November 10; December 8
5pm-8pm. On Second Saturdays the galleries and "Other Walls" of Boerne host joint openings. Come out and enjoy a glass of wine and the latest offerings on the Boerne Art Scene. Park your car and take the free trolley to see the "Best Art East of Santa Fe."
Saturdays
9am. A great place to buy home grown fruits and vegetables. Under the Austin Ave & Brady Ave overpass.
June 2; July 7; August 4; September 1; October 6; November 3; December 1
10am-4pm. 700 E. Adams St. Museum will present a special interpretive program at 11am. A tour of the caboose, plus the Lehnis Heart of Texas Model Railroad Club will be working on the new permanent model railroad layout and will be available for questions.
Mondays
9:30am–10:30am. Buchanan Arts & Crafts Gallery, 17534 E. Hwy. 29.
January 7
10am. Meet Doris Mager, the “Eagle Lady,” Bird Rehabilitator and Founder of Save Our American Raptors. Inks Dam National Fish Hatchery, 345 County Road 117.
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!
Saturdays
8am-noon (or sold out). 427 Main at Highway 27 and Broadway. CAFM is one of the oldest Farmers Market in Texas. A must do every Saturday morning.
June 1; July 6; August 3; September 7; October 5; November 2; December 7
Frames & Things, 216 Cove Terrace. Held on the first Friday monthly. Different local artist featured at each event. Complimentary wine & cheese.
Thursdays
4pm-7pm. Kinderall, W. Austin and N. Crockett. Live music, prepared foods at the Market Cafe and more.
November 25, 2011-January 1
Skate, smile, share. Outdoor ice skating at Marktplatz in downtown Fredericksburg. Open daily.
January 6-31
Rediscovering the ordinary at Whistle Pik Galleries, 425 E. Main St. Photographer Jessica Taylor: "With these photographs, I invite you into ordinary places, and challenge you to see more than the subject within the frame-to actually encounter them-and all of the hope, truth and complexity that comes with it."
June 1; July 6; August 3; September 7; October 5; November 2; December 7
A tradition in Fredericksburg, with galleries open until 8pm. Painting and fine craft demonstrations, casual art talks, opportunities to meet artists, special showings and entertainment. Experience the Fredericksburg art scene up close and personal while enjoying fine wines from local wineries and beyond all day long. Participating galleries are Artisans at Rocky Hill, Charles Beckendorf Gallery, Fredericksburg Art Gallery, The Good Art Co., Rodeo Studio Gallery, Uptown Market, Whistle Pik Galleries, Fredericksburg Art Guild and InSight Gallery.
January 19
7:30pm. Concert presented by Fredericksburg Friends of Conspirare in association with FMC. Mary’s Catholic Church, 306 West San Antonio St. Craig Hella Johnson, artistic director & conductor.
June 15-17; July 20-22; August 17-19; September 14-16; October 19-21; November 16-18; November 23-25
Fri-Sat, 9am-6pm. Sun, 9am-4pm. US 290 East. Shop with over 350 vendors and 6 barns in 1 location every third weekend of the month. Acres of antiques, collectables and much more. Peruse the displays, enjoy live music or a snack from the on-site Biergarten.
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.
January 1
11am. Free live shows all day at Gruene Hall, 1281 Gruene Rd., on New Year's Day.
January 26-28
Hondo Fair Grounds.
Saturdays, Sundays
Pecan Street Brewing, 106 E. Pecan Dr. Enjoy good food, hand-crafted beers, and live music on weekends. Entertainment and menu details online.
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.
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.
November 19, 2011-January 1
Nightly Mon.-Thu. 6pm-10pm and Fri. & Sat. 6pm-Midnight. 1685 N US Hwy 281 (1 mile north of Johnson City). More than half a million lights illuminate this Drive Thru Christmas Light Display nightly. Bring your family and experience it this year! From the 25' tall tree of light, and the Holidazzle Dancing Light show, to the drive thru tunnel of light, this display is sure to fill you with the Christmas Spirit. Enjoy the lights from the warmth of your car as you listen to our very own radio station that plays non-stop Christmas music, 101.7 FM The STAR. Back by popular demand this year "The One Silent Night" Live Nativity on Dec. 9 & 10.
November 25, 2011-January 1
22nd annual. The official lighting of the Blanco County Courthouse will begin with Santa's arrival at 6:30pm. After the lighting, the Chuck Wagon Food Court will be open next to the Johnson City Bank. Live band music will continue throughout the evening festivities. Free hayrides, sponsored by T&E Services, will operate until approximately 11 pm. Carriage rides will be available. Johnson City Garden Club will offer Christmas ornaments and crafts in the courthouse lobby. The Blanco County Courthouse, in Johnson City, glows with 100,000+ lights for a full month of holiday splendor. Also featured are a one million light display at the PEC headquarters on Ave F, Christmas in the Park and light displays throughout the community.
June 10; July 15; August 12; September 9; October 14; November 11; December 9
Noon-3pm. TASTE Wine+Art, 213 N. Nugent. 2nd Sundays.
June 15; July 20; August 17; September 14; October 19; November 16; December 14
6pm-9pm. Pecan Street Brewing, 106 E. Pecan Dr. Drivers of classic, collector, antique or hotrod cars or trucks who arrive by 7pm are eligible for door prizes. Come out and see the cars and explore the galleries, shops & restaurants in Johnson City.
May 26; June 30; July 28; August 25; September 29; October 27; November 24; December 29
4pm-8pm. 213 N Nugent Ave. Wine, contemporary fine art, sculpture & photography. Artists reception featuring the newest pieces by many wonderful artists. A Smith Gallery Fine Art Photography and TASTE Wine+Art.
December 15, 2011-January 8
Kerr Arts & Cultural Center, [[]]. Tues-Sat 10am-4pm, Sun 1pm-4pm. Three distinctive and exciting shows featuring a range of art for the holidays. Art shows include the artwork of the late President Bob Brach, "Artful Gifts" where artists step outside their main genres and create something new, and pieces created by the Kerrville Art Club. There are items to fit every budget.
May 26; June 23; July 28; August 25; September 22; October 27; November 24; December 15
9am-4pm (June through September, 9am-3pm). Fourth Saturday of every month, except in December when a special Christmas Market is held on the third Saturday. Kerr County Courthouse Square (700 Main Street). Join growers, artists, craftspeople, and food producers who operate a pet-friendly, child-friendly open air market on the grounds of the beautiful Kerr County Courthouse Square.
January 10; February 14; March 13
Social, 5pm. Serving, 6pm. Kingsland Community Center, 3451 Rose Hill Drive. If your last name begins with _, bring: A-F, desserts; G-M, vegetables; N-S, salads; T-Z breads. January dinner will be sponsored by H.E.B. Raffle prizes and fun.
Saturdays
1pm-4pm. Farmer's Market. Michaelis Ranch, 3600 W FM 150. Come savor Local, Hill Country, and all-Texas foods!
January 1
1pm-3pm. Kyle Pool , 1300 W. Center St. Light refreshments will be served.
Thursdays
7pm. The Badu House, 601 Bessemer Ave. Mike Blakely & WC Jameson. Featuring a special guest each week.
November 25, 2011-January 1
6pm-10pm. Badu Park. Christmas lights strung along the Llano River glow each night for families to enjoy. Come stroll with us! Llano reflects upon the season and thousands of beautiful, colorful Christmas lights along the river. Come join us each night for a walk through the lighted archway that begins with hot chocolate and ends with Santa!
January 12-14
8am-5pm. 2249 Ranch Road 152.
January 22
11am-1pm. Sponsored by Llano Junior Woman's Culture Club. St. James Schorlemmer Hall, 1401 Ford St. Dine in or take out this roasted pork loin lunch with pepper reux, rosemary garlic potatoes, green beans, roll with butter, a dessert and tea.
May 26; June 23; July 28; August 25; September 22; October 27
5:30. Badu House, 601 Bessemer Ave. A monthly meeting of musical minds and toe-tapping fun for all. Listen and join in if you'd like. Put some rhythm in your weekends.
Thursdays, Fridays, Saturdays
10am-5pm, Thursday through Saturday. 905 Third St. Group tours available by appointment.
Tuesdays
7pm. River City Grille, 700 1st St. Mike Blakely & Larry Nye co-host. Each week features a special guest.
November 18, 2011-January 1
Over 2 million lights transform Lakeside Park into a holiday wonderland; open 6-10 pm nightly (weather permitting) with Santa on the Weekends.
June 1; July 6; August 3; September 7; October 5; November 2; December 7
8pm. Every first Friday at Uptown Marble Theater. Variety and music show featuring special guests. In the mold of Leno, Letterman, Parr and the great talk shows. Hosted by Eddie Marsh with Musical Director Donnie Price.
Thursdays, Fridays, Saturdays, Sundays
6pm-9pm. Reopens upon the return of the bats.
January 6
Noon. Eckert Civic Center, 1024 McKinley Ave. Meal, with raffle of a 270 rifle with scope to follow.
January 17
Odeon Preservation Association’s Artist Series. Odeon Theater, 122 S Moody St. Immensely popular artist of the American West who worked in a realistic style, primarily known for his bronze sculptures and oil paintings.
January 31
Odeon Preservation Association’s Artist Series. Odeon Theater, 122 S Moody St. Renowned for his realistic, highly evocative, egg tempera and dry brush watercolor paintings of local people and rural.
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.
November 4, 2011-January 1
See 1.5 million lights. Christmas Light Park. 1 mile south of exit 199 on I-35.
January 6-7
7:30pm. Brauntex Theatre, 290 W. San Antonio. UnderMotion Production Corporation is proud to present its debut production, The Last 5 Years, with music and lyrics by Jason Robert Brown. This off-Broadway hit tells the story of a couple of New Yorkers who fall in and out of love over the course of 5 years; however, the way in which they tell their story is unique because Jaime, the male, tells his story chronologically while Cathy, the female, tells her story backwards. They only meet once, when they get married in the middle of the show. Starring Lindsay Pearce from the hit TV show "Glee" and fourth place winner of the popular series "The Glee Project.” Also starring Alex Trevino, a local San Antonio actor living in Los Angeles who just made his film debut in the feature film "Little Boy." There are only 3 performances planned so far, but we will add more if we have to! You do not want to miss this exciting production!
January 14
7:30pm-9:30pm. BraunTex, 290 W. San Antonio St. A retro look, sound and feel into the performance of American Icon, Johnny Cash. The show delivers the raw prowess that made Cash a 20th century pop culture figure, while capturing his ability to cross musical genres, age and ethnic barriers to bring a classic sound immediately recognized.
January 21
5:30pm-8:30pm. Civic Center, 375 Castell Ave. 32nd annual Dinner with the Arts sponsored by the Greater New Braunfels Arts Council. Awards presentation to community residents that support the arts. Show performed by local artists.
January 28
6pm. 801 W San Antonio St. Benefits the American Cancer Society.
January 26-29
Alamodome, 100 Montana St. Jan. 26, 12pm-9pm. Jan. 27, 12pm-9pm. Jan. 28, 10 am-9 pm. Jan. 29, 10am-6pm. The 2012 San Antonio Boat & RV Show will feature over 300 water craft ranging from cruisers, sail boats and fishing boats to ski boats, wake board boats, runabouts and personal watercraft. In addition, there will be over 100 RVs on display, including motor homes, fifth wheels, travel trailers and pop up trailers from the industry's top vendors. Other highlights include Bubble Runners and Kid's Catfish Tank, Army Bass Anglers and free seminars.
January 13-March 2
Walkers' Gallery in the San Marcos Activity Center, 501 E. Hopkins St. Sponsored by the San Marcos Area Arts Council and the City of San Marcos with support by the San Marcos Arts Commission. Exhibit is open and free to to the public during extensive and regular Activity Center hours. Mon-Thu, 6am-10pm. Fri, 6am-8pm. Sat, 10am-8pm. Closed Sun.
January 28
10am-2pm. San Marcos Conference Center, 1001 E. McCarty Lane. This is the area’s only citywide education fair for San Marcos families where information will be provided to all attendees in both Spanish and English. The goal this year is to reach all San Marcos families, especially the youths and parents of Spanish speaking households. This will provide a one-stop shopping approach to the educational services and non-profit organizations that are available to serve families in San Marcos.
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June 2; July 7; August 4; September 1; October 6; November 3; December 1
8am-2pm. San Saba Civic Center, 104 South Water St. Sponsored by the City of San Saba. First Saturday of each month. Vendors from across central Texas provide a shopping experience filled with antiques and collectibles, furniture, home decor, arts and crafts, jewelry, tools, produce, and much more. Make plans to visit historic San Saba.
Wednesdays, Thursdays, Fridays
5pm-8:30pm. VFW Post 8800, 7755 FM 2673. Wed. Fiesta Night. Drinks, karaoke, shuffleboard. Bingo every Thur. Kitchen opens at 6pm, cards go on sale at 6:30pm. Burger night every Fri. Smoke-free.
May 26-27; June 23-24; July 28-29; August 25-26; September 22-23; October 27-28; November 24-25; December 8-9
9am-5pm. Memorial Park, 337 E Main St. 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.
January 28
6:30pm. 5th annual. "Pets and the City." Hosted by The Human Society of Uvalde. Uvalde Country Club, 407 E. Garden. Cocktails, hors d'oeuvres, a three course meal and dancing.
Saturdays
Wimberley Valley Watershed Association offers tours every Saturday at 10am (except holidays). 221 Woodacre Drive.
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.
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.
June 2; July 7; August 4; September 1; October 6; November 3; December 1
Cypress Creek Reserve, 1400 Jacobs Well Rd. Every Market Day Saturday. Tour times are 1pm, 3pm, 5pm. All other days by appointment.
January 8
3pm. Emily Ann Theatre, 1101 FM 2325. PAY: Public Acts of Yoga brings you a free yoga gathering that welcomes a new beginning and sets your resolutions deep into your being. During this practice we will collectively do 100 Sun Salutes while also taking moments of still meditation to rest, reflect, and release. Participants are able to choose which activity is right for their body and how vigorously they would like to practice.
January 12
4:30pm-7:30pm. 14500 RR 12. Come check out Wimberley Mountain Plaza's wellness & beauty businesses. Make the change to a healthier, happier, more beautiful you in 2012 in our own unique way. Wimberley Fitness Co., a full facility gym that offers over 20 group classes weekly, has teamed up with Karen Laine Skin Therapy and Fine Designs Salon and Barber Shop for this New Year's Open House event. Each business will offer fabulous one night only specials -- and make sure to visit all 3, so you are eligible to win spectacular prizes!
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Events and more.
 Wimberley Glassworks celebrates 20 years, Blanco Lavender Festival slated for June, Green Expo comes to the heart of Texas, Texas Masters of Fine Art and Craft to exhibit in Kerrville, Bluegrass, Bluebell Festival to be double the fun, Johnson City, Kerrville will be the focus of art and culture aficionados on Memorial Day weekend.
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