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Hill Country CurrentP.O. Box 429

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Hill Country Current features the businesses unique to the Texas Hill Country. Were here to

help people find where to eat, sleep, and play. Its a spotlight on the Hill Country Lifestyle.

Hill Country Currentis a free, monthly publicationcovering the Texas Hill Country.

14,000 copies published the first week of every monthand distributed around the Hill Country.

Cover Photo

he Hanesworths met in Thailand and now

bring the art of bamboo furniture to the

exas Hill Country, blending sustainability

ith aesthetic beauty. These Artisan-creat-

d items are featured in a uniquely-crafted

shopping experience.

See page 4 to read about theBig Grass Living experience.

Photo courtesy Big Grass Living.

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4 San AntonioBig Grass Living Eco-Luxury for Home and Garden

6 Marble FallsSpecializing in Backyard DreamsSan AntonioLets Rodeo San Antonio!

8 Hill Country MapFind Hill Country towns with our handy map.

9 BlancoOn The Square Gives Back with Apparel for a Good Cause

10 Johnson CityPieces of the Past Turns Reclaimed Items into TreasureAntiquing CalendarCheck here for events to help in your antique search.

11 Antiquing in the Hill CountryAntique Shop Directory

12 Austin & San AntonioWater Sport and Outdoor Enthusiasts Charting Coursefor Austin and San Antonio for Annual Boat and RV Showcases

14 Hill Country Events Calendar

18 FredericksburgCatfish Haven Satisfies the Craving for Great Steak, SeafoodGet Hungry!Build up an appetite with these events.

19 On the MenuRestaurant Directory

Hill Country ChroniclesBy Clay Coppedge

The areas rich history is filled with quirky andascinating tales about this landscape and thenimals and people who have called it home. Clayoppedge has been gathering Texas stories for over

hirty years. This collection of his favorite columnsincludes his best Texas-sized stories on Hill Countryhistory. From the legend of Llanos Enchanted Rock

nd the true story of Jim Bowies famous knife tone ranchers attempt at bringing reindeer to the

hottest area of the country and an oilmans searchor Bigfoot, Hill Country Chronicles has them all and

more. Book description

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San Antonio

Distinctive home and garden pieces that blend functionality, style andco-friendly features are in demand nationwide but can be hard to source.

That South Texas is home to a growing eco-luxury business is perhaps onef the regions most pleasant surprises.Five years ago, John and Duang Hanesworth converted a former body

hop near downtown San Antonio into Big Grass, an indoor and outdoorasis showcasing sustainable, handcrafted furniture and dcor from around

he world. Word about Big Grass has steadily spread, turning the Hanes-orths business into one of the regions most popular destinations for

istinctive and sustainable home and garden products.We established Big Grass to promote sustainable lifestyles and culturaliversity through handmade furniture, accessories and many other original

items that we discover on our travels and bring home to San Antonio, JohnHanesworth said. We select pieces that are made to last, that give indoor

nd outdoor spaces a truly original feel, and we have been building a loyalustomer base in San Antonio, Austin and i ncreasingly, the Hill Country.

LIVINGECO-LUXURY FOR

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Much of the Big Grass product collection isinspired by bamboo, a plant that regeneratesquickly, has a higher tensile strength thanome steel alloys and is naturally appealing to

the touch and to the eye. In Duang Hanes-worths native Thailand, bamboo is an integralpart of ever yday life, from food to construc-

tion, and is the source for the durable, elegantfurniture that Big Grass showcases. The Hanes-worths work directly with Thai artisans whoemploy techniques that have been handeddown for generations to create furniture linesthat cannot be found elsewhere in the United

tates.The Big Grass furniture collection includes

bedroom sets, dining and living room sets,bars and seating arrangements for outdoorrooms. In recent months, Big Grass haspotlighted two indoor furniture lines, the

traditional Sabaicollection and the Loiline,

which stands out with its sleek, Scandinavianlook. Because of the Hanesworths direct rela-tionship with the Loiand Sabaiproducers, BigGrass is the only U.S. source for t hese productsand is considering making both furniture linesavailable to other retailers.

Big Grass features an array of other eco-friendly, handcrafted pieces that distinguishthis independent retailer from both big-namefurniture stores and more traditional interiordesign businesses. Reclaimed teakwood cart-wheels, Burmese stone rice mills and Laotian

rice storage baskets are among the originalcultural artifacts on display. Big Grass alsooffers versatile dcor items ranging from table

Big Grass Living637 West Hildebrand

San Antonio, Texas 78212877-735-7999

www.biggrassbamboo.com

nd floor lamps to hand-woven textiles andilk-lined storage baskets.Our products defy easy ca

therefore complement a variesign styles, Hanesworth s

happy to source products four contacts worldwide and

an to realize their interior dcaping vision.Big Grass features a Zen-li

foot outdoor garden lined wite paths, ponds and fountai

isplays statuary, lanterns, bpanels, wood grain cement a

long with a wide assortmefired ceramic and cement poranging from the traditionalrary. At a recent trade show,materials captured the interprofessionals from around t

One of the most eye-catchmong Big Grass outdoor ong jar, a traditional Thai rai

urn that is an attractive altermetal and plastic options. Hment and custom stained, theamlessly into South Texas lollecting and storing hundr

water for irrigation. Big Grasbusiness that carries the On

Big Grass is conveniently lHildebrand Avenue between I-10 and U.S.

Highway 281. Call 210-735-7999. You can alsovisit Big Grass at www.biggrassbamboo.com ort www.facebook.com/biggrass.

Big Grass is more than just their products the ambiance of the store is a uniquely-crafted experience. Photos courtesy Big Grass.


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Marble Falls

Theres nothing better than stepping out ofyour backdoor and into of professionally de-igned, professionally installed outdoor Oasis.

If you dream of having your backyard becomean extension of your living space, thats whereTejas Outdoors can help.

Located just south of Marble Falls onHighway 281, their store and design centeris not only a place where you can shop forproducts such as grills, fire pits, arbors, decks,and outdoor lighting, you can also take a walkthrough their patio vignettes, view uniquelandscaping elements around some amazingwater features, and experience the ambianceof entire outdoor rooms and of course, TejasOutdoors can handle the installation of any-

thing you see. Theres even something for theo-it-yourselfers, with over 2 million poundsf stone and landscaping materials to choose

from, youre sure to find what you need; theyven hold seminars and events on how to best

install everything from stone patios, to arbors,to outdoor kitchens (their specialty).

The owner, Garett Davis, and his team atTejas Outdoors have vast experience when it

omes to outdoor living products and services,not to mention, a passion for what they do.Creating the perfect outdoor living space,

which means completely different things tovery client, is an exceptionally rewarding en-eavor, Garett says. We work with our clients

very closely to capture the essence of their

lifestyle and then reflect that in their backyard,own to the finest detail. Its about elevatingnd enhancing their way of life, and every timee accomplish that it creates a great sensef pride and accomplishment for everyone

involved.Garetts unique products and designs have

ven taken hold beyond the Texas Hill Country.Tejas Outdoors parent company manufacturesheir proprietary lines of outdoor living prod-

ucts for other contractors, dealers and distribu-ors and ships them nationwide. In additiono Garett, the employees at Tejas Outdoors allome from within the outdoor living industrynd have specific expertise in a variety of spe-ialties including landscape design, stone and

nce the holiday season is over and thenew year has commenced, what affordablefamily entertainment is available? Look nofurther than the San Antonio Stock Show &Rodeo. February 3rd-20th, this event offers afamily-friendly carnival, family fair, interactiveand educational exhibits, over 650 vendors forhopping, horse and livestock shows, auc-

tions, high-impact PRCA Rodeo action, and liveconcert entertainment.

ince 1949, the San Antonio Stock Show &Rodeo, formally known as the San Antonio

Livestock Exposition, Inc. (SALE), has keptwestern culture in San Antonio by hosting oneof the worlds largest junior livestock shows,and 18 days of PRCA Rodeo performancesfeaturing the top contestants and the bestbucking stock in North America.

Each year the San Antonio Stock Show &Rodeo also brings over two weeks of highly

Specializing

in Backyard DreamsMarble Falls Company Brings the Oasis to You

materials sales, and backyard construction. Aknowledgeable staff, great customer service,unique product selection, and attention todetail are all things that have propelled TejasOutdoors to the forefront and are leading t heirsuccess.

So when youre ready to build your backyarddream, or just give it a makeover, be sure tocontact the folks at Tejas Outdoors they caneither handle the entire project for you, or helpyou make your materials selections and offersome valuable installation advice. Either way,youll be in good hands with the Hill Countryexperts in outdoor living.

San Antonio

cclaimed entertainers to the main stage ofthe AT&T center for post-Rodeo per formances.The Rodeo offers artists and comedy act s from

very genre. The 2011 Lineup includes suchntertainers as Lady Antebellum, Train, Ramonyala, Toby Keith, Martina McBride, Miranda

Lambert, Blake Shelton, Bill Engvall, ClayWalker, Randy Rogers Band, Reba McEntire,

tyx, MercyMe, and Eli Young Band.Along with preserving western heritage,

the San Antonio Stock Show & Rodeo i s onef the largest educational assistance provid-

rs in the State, with 105 million committedince inception. This year alone, this gener-us non-profit organization has providedver 8.5 million in the form of scholarships,rants, endowments, auction proceeds, a calfcramble program and show premiums paid to

youth. Current awards and scholarships for thisyear will add more than 450 new scholars to

he program. With over 1,300 active scholar-hip recipients, SALE represents students in 90olleges and universities throughout the statef Texas.The San Antonio Stock Show & Rodeo is

honored to announce that the sixth banneror Professional Rodeo Cowboy AssociationsPRCA) Large Indoor Rodeo of the Year will

proudly be displayed in the AT&T Center forhe 2011 Stock Show & Rodeo. The San Anto-

nio Stock Show & Rodeo has been named therecipient of this prestigious industry award,

onsecutively, since 2005.Each year, the Professional Rodeo Cowboysssociation honors the best of the best in

rodeo professionals, stock contractors and ro-eo committees during their annual Contract

Personnel Awards Banquet at the South PointHotel and Casino in Las Vegas. The banquetis held prior to the kick off of the Wrangler

National Finals Rodeo, the Superbowl of allrodeos. Because nominees and winners arevoted on by their peers in the industry, thishonor is considered one of the greatest byindustry professionals and those associatedwith rodeo worldwide.

The honor was received by 2010 Chairmanof the Board, Tres Kleberg, who gave praiseto God and the 5000+ S.A.L.E Volunteers forclaiming this great title again for 2010.

So whether you plan to come and sampleall that is fair food, or you cant wait for the

kids to see the pig races, or you simply want toshop the day away and then enjoy a top notchprofessional Rodeo and concert, the San Anto-nio Stock Show & Rodeo is the only place thatcan bring you all these things, all in one place!Rodeo tickets are now on sale for 2011. Visitwww.sarodeo.com for complete information.

Lets Rodeo San Antonio!PRCAs Largest Indoor Rodeo Returnswith Entertainment, Shopping, and More


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creating one-of-a-kind backyards. We oer a full ran allation services, as well as aowide selection of outdoor living products and materials. esign center for ideai it ou nd

inspiration, or call us today for a free in-ho sultation.e c

1435 Hwy 281 South, Marble Falls, Texas 78654 | Phone: (830) 693-8877 | www.tejas-outdoors.com

(830) 693-8877www.tejas-outdoors.com


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know people, the creative energy that they have,and helping bring their visions to fruition.

She is proud to say that she has been able to

offer a great selection of reclaimed lumber espe-cially old barn wood, bead board and flooring.

If you are looking to add a touch of uniquenessto your home or business, call Kathy Johnsontoday at 512-784-8246. You can also go online tosee some of the products she offers and finishedprojects at www.pieces-of-the-past.com.

P eces of

he PastTurns

Reclaimed

Items intoTreasure

By Heather Wagner

Pieces of the Past in Johnson Cityffers just that, pieces of the past that

have been reclaimed. Specializing inreclaimed wood and vintage iron, ownerKathy Johnson is always on the lookoutfor items that are guaranteed to turn the

rab into reclaimed fab.Kathy has been in business for the past

thirteen years, ten of them in Austin.Spending several years as a managerwith FedEx in New Orleans and Austin aswell as teaching history, she always had

love for visiting salvage places always

looking for the best pieces that needed asecond chance.

hen she left FedEx, Kathy decidedto open a shop that specialized in archi-tectural antiques, thinking it would be ashort term venture until she transitionedinto something else. Obviously, she found

her niche,because herbusiness is still

oing strong.Kathy moved

to Johnson Citybecause it is a

rossroads toverywhere,nd havinglosed the Austin shop, it became a logi-al spot to set up shop again. Originallypened with the intention of being used

for storage and by appointment only, theshop is now open every Friday-Sunday

nd you can find Kathy there two or threeays during the week.Some of Kathys finds can be found on

rea ranches, churches, restaurants andprivate homes. Kathy loves getting to

Pictured is the Pieces of the Past

storefront in Johnson City, along

with some of the reclaimed items

the store sellsironwork, doors,nd lumber.


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Dripping Springs

Rubys

EmporiumAntiques in DowntownDripping Springs.Wed. - Fri. 10 am - 6 pm.Sat. 11 am - 3 pm222 W. Hwy. 290512-858-4220rubysantiques.com

Blanco

he ThresholdMy Favorite Things at02 Main St., Blanco, Tex.

Unique gifts & home decor,ntiques, bath and body,ift baskets, candles &

more. Groups welcome.pen Tues - Sat. 10am6pm. For more info call

Tammy Schroeder,30-833-2139 or visitww.mythreshold2.com.

Find More Online

Visit our website for more about Antiquing in the Hill Country, with stories and links.

Youll also find information about getting your shop listed in our Antique Shop Directory.Its $25 per month (with a six-month committment) to have your shop seen all over the area!

www.hillcountrycurrent.com

Johnson City

Pieces of the Past

Specializing in ArchitectualAntiques, Salvaged Doors, Au-thentic Mexican Doors, VintageReclaimed Lumber, & more. OpenFri., Sat. & Sun or by appt. duringthe week.104 US 281 S @US 290 W

- -pieces-of-the-past.com

Check out our directory to where to go to findantiques, and see what antique shows arecoming up with this events listing.

BOERNEFebruary 26-27, 2011Hill Country Optimist Antique Show10am. Kendall County Fairgrounds, 1307 RiverRd. Browse over 70 antique dealers for classicitems of all variet ies. 830-995-3670.

MARBLE FALLSFebruary 11-13, 2011Marble Falls Antique & Art ShowLakeside Pavilion. Over 35 upscale art andantique dealers in beautiful Lakeside Park.For more information, call 214-748-9070.marblefalls.org

SAN SABAJanuary 8, 2011Pecan Capital Trade Day8am-2pm. San Saba Civic Center, 104 SouthWater St. Vendors from across central Texasprovide a shopping experience filled withantiques and collectibles, furniture, homedecor, arts and craft s, jewelry, tools, produce,and much more. Make plans to visit historicSan Saba. 325-372-8291.sansabatexas.com/tradeday.htm

Fredericksburg

Red Baron

Antique Mall30+ antique dealers in8,000 square feet. Furni-ture, glassware, chande-liers, nautical oil lamps& parts, primitives, toys,architectural, western,and more. Open 7 daysa week.502 W. Main830-990-2329


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Austin & San Antonio

ith 2010 drawing to a close, the NewYear cant come soon enough for outdoorrecreation, boating, and travel enthusiasts,when three of the regions largest and mostacclaimed sporting gear, water craft, andRV showcases will be held in Austin and SanAntonio.

Water Sport and Outdoor Enthusiasts

Charting Course for Austin and San Antonio

for Annual Boat and RV ShowcasesThe full line-up of events includes the Austin

Boat, Sport, & Outdoor Show on Januar y 20-23,011. The Austin Boat Show has combined

with the Central Texas Hunting and Fishinghow, resulting in an event featuring the areas

top boat dealers plus an entirely new elementf outdoor fun! A sampling of the highlights

include over 400 watercraft, including a fullline-up of cruisers, sailboats, fishing boats,

akeboard boats, ski boats, runabouts andpersonal watercraft; coastal fishing roundtable;boater safety and education courses; Nobodys

aterproof interactive display; and a liveatfish tank for children.The Austin Boat Show will be in the Austin

onvention Center at 500 E. Cesar Chavez

treet. The hours are Thursday and Friday from12- 9 pm, Saturday 10 am- 9 pm, and Sundayrom 10 am- 6pm. For more information, visit

ww.austinboatshow.com.The next event is the San Antonio Boat & RV

how from January 27-30, 2011. Whether youre interested in traveling the waterways orhe highways, this event has it all! From motor

homes to travel trailers, fifth wheels to bayboats, center console fishing boats, and world

lass wakeboard boats, this event offers some-hing for everyone. Over 300 watercraft and

100 recreational vehicles spanning 200,000+quare feet will be on display, with otherhighlights such as a coastal fishing roundtable,ackle workshops, ARMY Bass anglers display,

boater safety and education courses, Nobodysaterproof interactive display, and a live

catfish tank for children.The San Antonio Boat & RV Show will be at

the Alamodome at 100 Montana Street in SanAntonio. The hours are Thursday and Fridayfrom 12- 9 pm, Saturday 10 am- 9 pm, andSunday from 10 am- 6pm. For more informa-tion, visit www.sanantonioboatshow.com.

Finally, the Austin RV Expo takes place onFebruary 17-20, 2011, where motor homes,

pop-ups, travel trailers, truck campers, fifthwheels, and much more will be on display,providing a firsthand look at the very finest inrecreational travel. The Expo is at the AustinConvention Center. The hours are Thursdayfrom 12- 9 pm, Friday and Saturday from 10am- 8 pm, and Sunday from 10 am- 5pm. Formore information, visit www.austinrvexpo.com.

More than 25,000 visitors attend the annualboat and RV shows each year, and the new at-tractions on tap for adults, children, aficiona-

dos and novices alike in 2011 are anticipatedto draw record numbers.Cost of admission to each of the three

events is 8 for adults, 4 for seniors (65+) andchildren ages 7-12 and FREE for children underage 7.


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ALBERT

Thursdays, Fridays, Saturdays, SundaysAlbert Ice HouseCome out to Albert and enjoy live music everyweekend. Pickers circle every Sat. See scheduleonline. 512-663-2848. alberttexas.com

AUSTIN

January 20-23, 2011Austin Boat, Sport & Outdoor ShowAustin Convention Center. Its a whole new

how. There will be the largest variety ofoutdoor vendors ever. austinboatsportandoutdoorshow.com

January 22, 2011Austin Classical Guitar Society PresentsFlorian Larousse8pm. Northwest Hills United MethodistChurch, 7020 Village Center Dr. Now that we, inAustin, have seen what the Guitar Foundationof America International Competition is allabout, no one will want to miss the winner ofthe 2009 competition. Florian Larousse, from

Paris, France, is a stunning talent. Tickets $25-$50. 512-300-2247. AustinClassicalGuitar.org

ebruary 12, 2011Austin Classical Guitar Society Presents

uitars Under the Starspm. One World Theater. A whole new l evelf gala for ACGS, join the LA Guitar Quartets

William Kanengiser for an amazing eveningf music with dinner from some of Austins

finest chefs, in one of the most picturesquelocations we know. This night, supporting

CGS nationally-known educational

utreach program, is not to be missed.ocktail attire. All tickets $100. 512-300-2247.ustinClassicalGuitar.org

BANDERA

Saturdaysowboys on Main

1pm-4pm. Western display in front of Banderaounty Courthouse, 500 Main Street, andtrolling musicians on Banderas Main Street.ponsored by Frontier Times Museums Living

History Project. banderacowboycapital.com

January 1, 2011owgirl Roundup & Show-Deo

Bandera County Cowgirls celebrate theirowgirl history as they gather for a panoramic

photo in the arena at Mansfield Park atNoon. Following the photo, examples ofhowmanship, dressage, and speed eventsill be held in the arena. Also featured will be

torytellers and singer/songwriters. Noon topm at the Hill Country State Natural Area.30-796-4413.

January 4, 2011

owboy Capital Opry7pm. Grand Old Opry style entertainment athe Silver Sage Corral Senior Activity Center,03 Buck Creek Drive. Hosted by Gerry and

Harriet Payne. Refreshments and Door Prizes.$5.00 Adults; $12.00 Family. 830-796-7969.ilversagecorral.org

January 8, 2011Bandera 100K, 50k, & 25kRace is held at the Hill Country State Natural

rea. tejastrails.com

January 14, 2011huck Wagon Taco Breakfastam-9am. Bandera County Chamber ofommerce hosts a by donation authentichuck wagon taco breakfast in front of the

Bandera County Courthouse to raise funds forhe Junior Livestock Auction. 830-796-3280.

January 23, 2011The Quilts of Texas

pm-6pm. 803 Buck Creek Blvd. First timever, the Texas Department of Agriculture will

be exhibiting 9 state quilts at Banderas Silverage Corral including the 2010 quilt, Texasildlife: Adventure Awaits. Donation benefits

Meals on Wheels. 830-796-4969.

ebruary 25-26, 2011nnual Cowboy Mardi Gras

11th Street Cowboy Bar will host its 7th annualowboy Mardi Gras. There will be a gumboookoff, costume contest, parade and specialountry and Cajun Zydeco music. 830-796-849. 11thstreetcowboybar.com

BLANCO

ovember 22-January 1, 2011Hill Country Clay Art ShowMon-Fri, 10am-5pm, or by appt. UptownBlanco Art Center Gallery. Functional Art forHoliday Gifts. 830-833-2514. uptownblanco.

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ecember 31-January 1, 2011Blanco Trade Days & Farmers Market10am-4pm. Yett Park. On US Hwy 281 2 milesouth of Blanco, just 1/4 mile north of RR 32.

Hand crafted items, antiques, hand-madeurniture, wood and metal work, jewelry,

candles, clothing, knives, and more. Chili cook-off in December. Free to public. 830-833-4460.blancotradedays.i8.com

January 27, 2011Blanco Chamber Annual BanquetWe invite you attend this annual intimatedinner honoring our members, volunteers andBoard of Directors. Keynote speaker DinosaurGeorge (dinosaurgeorge.com). 830-833-5101.blancochamber.com

BOERNE

January 8, 2011Second Saturday Art & Wine4pm-8pm. Old Fashioned Holiday OpenHaus. Look for banners to find various gallerylocations. View map on website. Best KeptSecret East of Santa Fe. Hop on the FreeTrolley, stroll or drive to a collection of eclecticfine art galleries for free wine tasting, horsdoeuvres and fall specials. Enjoy The UltimateArt and Wine Experience. Free. 830-249-1500.secondsaturdayartandwine.com

January 8-9, 2011Boerne Market Days

Second weekend of every month. Gazebo inthe Main Square. Take beautiful small-townsurroundings, dozens of vendors from all overTexas, arts and crafts, antiques, collectibles,unusual items and great food, and you haveMarket Days! David, 830-249-5530 or 210-844-8193. boernemarketdays.com

January 11, 2011Heron Rookery Monitor Training9am-noon. Cibolo Nature Center. Volunteersare needed to help monitor the great blueheron rookery at its nature preserve as the birdbreeds and nests. Monitoring contributes to

international research on these magnificentbirds. Monitoring teams and dates will bedetermined, and participants will visit therookery. 830-249-4616. Cibolo.org

February 12, 2011Boerne Chocolate Walk11am-5pm. Along the shops of Boerne. Bringyour sweetie or just a friend a enjoy collectingchocolates from over 25 shops and restaurantsin Boerne. Tickets are limited, get yours early!830-249-7277. visitboerne.org

February 17, 2011Neil Bergs 101 Years of Broadway

7:30pm-9:30pm. Boerne Champion HighSchool Auditorium, 201 Charger Blvd. Directfrom New York, this two-hour rock concertfor Broadway fans will feature five talentedperformers who have starred in leading rolesof the the productions of the most famouscomposers on the Great White Way, includingJerome Kern, Andrew Lloyd Webber, andRodgers and Hammerstein. Hear your favorites

events calendar

from Phantom of the Opera Les Miserables

January 29 2011 ary P Nunn have all stopped by for a chat Hill Country towns that have been decorated


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from Phantom of the Opera, Les Miserables,Oklahoma...the list is endless! 830-896-5727.kpas.org

February 26-27, 2011Hill Country Optimist Antique Show10am. Kendall County Fairgrounds, 1307 RiverRd. Browse over 70 antique dealers for classicitems of all variet ies. 830-995-3670.

BROWNWOOD

SaturdaysBrownwood Farmers Marketam. A great place to buy home grown fruits

and vegitables. Under the Austin Ave & BradyAve overpass. 325-646-1422.

January 1, 2011Family Day at the Lehnis Railroad Museum10am-4pm. 700 E. Adams St. The first Saturdayof every month is Family Day at the LehnisRailroad Museum! The museum will presenta special interpretive program at 11:00 a.m.The first program will be a tour of the caboose,plus the Lehnis Heart of Texas Model RailroadClub will be working on the new permanent

model railroad layout and will be available forquestions. 325-643-6376.

February 6-18, 2011Annual Stars of Texas Juried Art ExhibitDepot Civic and Cultural Center, 600 E. Depot

t. 325-642-3397. starsoftexasjuriedartexhibit.com

BURNET

SaturdaysFarmers MarketBurnet Square. Lavona Fry, 512-756-0834.

CASTROVILLESaturdaysCastroville Farmers Market

am-2pm. Alsace Tan & Salon, 503 US Highway0 W. Featuring fresh locally grown vegetables

and fruit both organic and farm grown. Dontmiss the blackberries and blueberries! 830-

38-9141.

February 4, 2011Fiorella Friday6pm-9pm. Live music, artisans, winetastings, and much more. Live music in

eptember Square 7pm-9pm. 830-538-2349,[email protected].

COMFORT

January 29, 2011Miles of DisComfortFlat Rock Ranch. Bicycle ride. flatrockranch.net

CONCAN

February 6, 2011Chili Rio Cook Off and Tailgate Party11 am. House Pasture Cattle CompanyRestaurant, 2 North River Road. 830-232-6625.

friocountry.comCOPPERAS COVE

January 22, 2011TBI Bike Race10am. Copperas Cove Civic Center, 1206 WestAvenue B. 254-542-2719. teambicyclesinc.org

January 29, 2011Polar Bear Swim

am-9am. City Park Pool. 254-542-2719.i.copperas-cove.tx.us

COTTONWOOD SHORES

ebruary 17-20, 2011The Odd CouplePerformed at the Hill Country CommunityTheatre, 4003 W FM 2147. 830-693-2474.hcct.org

DEVINE

January 9, 2011Movie, Popcorn, & Ice Cream

pm. Shooting Star Museum, 5445 CR 5710.Free. 210-386-6038.

DRIPPING SPRINGS

ebruary 5, 2011DS High School Presents A Grand Evening

n BroadwayDS High School Auditorium, 940 Hwy. 290West, will resonate with the sounds of nine

performing arts groups, combining theirtalents on one stage in the form of a benefitoncert to raise money for what will be the

newest addition to the auditorium - a grandpiano. Tickets are $25 in advance, $30 at the

oor. 512-644-4997. ds88keys.org

FREDERICKSBURG

January 7, 2011First Friday Art Walk Fredericksburg

tradition in Fredericksburg, with galleriespen until 8:00pm. Fredericksburgs artalleries will be focusing on some aspect ofxhibiting artists works, which may include

painting and fine craft demonstrations, casualrt talks, opportunities to meet artists, specialhowings and entertainment. Participants

will experience the Fredericksburg art sceneup close and personal while enjoying finewines from local wineries and beyond all

ay long. Participating galleries are Artisanst Rocky Hill, Charles Beckendorf Gallery,

Fredericksburg Art Gallery, The Good Art Co.,Rodeo Studio Gallery, Uptown Market, WhistlePik Galleries, Fredericksburg Art Guild andInSight Gallery. firstfriday-fbg.blogspot.com

ebruary 4-19, 2011Partners in Pastel

Feb. 4, 5pm-8pm. 234 West Main St. Featuringthe art of Margaret Fletcher of Fredericksburg

nd Kathleen Cook of Ingram. Wines byTorre di Pietra along with cheeses from the

mish Market will be served. Both ladies willemonstrate their art on Sat., Feb. 5, 2pm-pm. The show will be in place and available

for purchase through Sat., Feb. 19. 830-990-160. artisansatrockyhill.com

GRUENE

ridaysFriday Afternoon Club

4pm-7pm. Gruene Hall, 1281 Gruene Rd. Aruene Hall tradition is now in its twelfthyear, and still going strong! Get your weekendkickin at Gruene Hall every Friday. Enjoy happyhour, prize giveaways, and the best in Texastunes, broadcasted live by KNBT 92.1 FM RadioNew Braunfels with Mattson Rainer. Need

nother reason to come out? You never knowwho might stop by -- Reckl ess Kelly, JuniorBrown, Ray Wylie Hubbard, Walt Wilkins, and

ary P. Nunn have all stopped by for a chat.ood times! 830-629-5077. gruenehall.com

ebruary 19-20, 2011ld Gruene Market Days

10am-5pm. The Gruene Market Days exclusiveppeal is that all products sold are made byhe vendors themselves. Gruene Market Daysre held on the third full weekend of each

month, February through November, and therst weekend of December. [email protected]. gruenemarketdays.

om

HILL COUNTRY

ovember 26-January 1, 2011Hill Country Regional

hristmas Lighting Trailatch the holiday spirit as you drive through

Hill Country towns that have been decoratedfor the season. Find out more online. 830-997-8515. tex-fest.com/regional

January 22, 2011Ports n PairingsTexas Hill Country/290 Wineries.wineroad290.com

February 11-13, 2011Wine Lovers TrailIncludes 22 wineries in the Texas Hill Country.

texaswinetrail.com

February 26, 2011Ragin CajunTexas Hill Country/290 Wineries.wineroad290.com

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January 14-15, 2011Annual Wild Game Festival in Gods CountryHondo City Park. Sponsored by the HondoArea Chamber of Commerce. Friday startsaround 5pm with an IBCA Sanction BBQCookoff. Sat., public welcome around 10am.Hunter education, demonstrations andexhibits. Potluck wild game prepared by localfolks and ranches. Old-fashioned communitycook-out, just like it used to be. $10 per car.

830-426-3037. hondochamber.com

January 26-29, 2011Medina County Jr. Livestock ShowHondo Fair Grounds. Free to the public, $20exhibitor fee. 830-741-6180.

HORSESHOE BAY

January 30, 2011Team Scrabble Fundraiser

pm. The Church of Horseshoe Bay, 600 HiRidge. 4-8 members pay 25 each to play asa team competing against other teams. Eachteam begins with all tiles face up and workstogether to use all the letters tiles while takingadvantage of double and triple letter and/orword squares. Literacy Highland Lakes is a

01 (c) (3) non-profit. Proceeds are used toprovide free classes and free tutoring in GEDPreparation, Basic Reading, Basic English, andCitizenship Preparation to undereducatedadults in the Highland lakes area. 830-798-

380. literacyhl.org

JOHNSON CITY

Thursdays, Fridays, Saturdays, SundaysDowntown Entertainment & Dining at theFriendly Bar Bistro!106 N Nugent Ave (next to the Courthouse

quare). Scheduled live entertainment everyThursday through Sunday. Every Sundaywe feature the Hill Country Pickers. Chef EdThompsons gourmet dining is a treat. EveryThursday is Pasta Bar Night with scrumptiousfeatured menu selections on Friday and

aturday, and a home style buffet on Sundays.Monthly art exhibit. See entertainment andmenu details at www.FriendlyBarBistro.com.

30-868-2182.

ThursdaysSilver K Cafe - Estrella Sol Patch & FriendsEvery Thursday evening in our Starlight Room,7pm-9 or 9:30pm, featuring Texas music, casual

light fare along with Texas wines & beer.eating for A Little Bit of Homestyle, ComfortBistro commences at 5pm. A really relaxing,

njoyable evening with outstanding food. Noover charge. 830-868-2911. silverkcafe.com

ovember 20-January 2, 2011Hill Country Christmas Lights DisplayMon-Thur, 6pm-1pm. Fri-Sun, 6pm-11pm. 1685N US Hwy 281. One Silent Night Live Nativitywill be Dec. 10-11, 6pm-9pm. Over 300,000lights. Free. 830-868-0827, 830-992-7646.hillcountrychristmaslights.com

ovember 26-January 1, 2011Lights Spectacular, Hill Country Style

1st annual. The offi cial lighting of the Blancoounty Courthouse will begin on Nov. 26 with

p g g,he Chuck Wagon Food Court will be open

next to the Johnson City Bank. Enjoy Fireworksbefore the offi cial lighting of the Courthouse.Live band music will continue throughout the

vening festivities. Free hayrides, sponsored byT&E Services, will operate until approximately11 pm. Carriage rides will be available.Johnson City Garden Club will offer Christmas

rnaments and crafts in t he courthouse lobby.The Blanco County Courthouse, in Johnson

ity, glows with 100,000+ lights for a full

month of holiday splendor. Also featuredre a one million light display at the PECheadquarters on Ave F, Christmas in the Park

nd light displays throughout the community.johnsoncity-texas.com

January 13-15, 201172nd Annual Blanco County

outh Stock ShowBlanco County Fairgrounds in Johnson City athe Blanco County Show Barn. 830-868-7167.

blanco-co.tamu.edu

KERRVILLE

January 14, 2011nnual Hill Country Cowboy Breakfastam-8am. Kerr County Courthouse Square.30-896-1155. kerrvilletx.com

KINGSLAND

January 21-22, 2011elebrating Winter Through Quilts Show

10am-4pm. Kingsland Comunity Center, 3451Rosehill Dr. Anyone can enter their quilt in thehow. The Highland Lakes Interfaith Quiltersill have quilts for sale. Proceeds will go to

Quilt Makers! Unique vendors will be here foryour shopping enjoyment! $5 admission ordonate a childs quilt or stuff animal and pay$3. 325-388-5225.

KYLE

January 29, 2011Texas Soiree6:30pm-11:30pm. Texas Old Town, Sage Hall,1205 Roland Ln. The Kyle Area Chamber of

Commerce requests the pleasure of yourcompany at the Texas Soire. Cocktails,dinner and dancing, awards, silent and liveauctions. Black tie encouraged. Beveragesprovided. 50 per person. 512-268-4220.kylechamber.org

LLANO

May 17-January 1, 2011Llano Trail of the DeerCommunity Art ProjectLife-sized, artistically rendered deer will be ondisplay all about the Llano area. Robin Chiesa,325-247-4963. circleartgallery.com

January 6-8, 2011Livestock Show325-247-5354. ll anochamber.org

January 22, 2011City Wide Garage SaleAmerican Legion Hall, 200 Legion Loop. 325-247-5354. l lanochamber.org

February 12, 2011Annual Desserts of Llano325-247-4158, extension 209.llanochamber.org

MARBLE FALLSThursdays, Fridays, SaturdaysThe Falls on the Colorado Museum10am-5pm, Thursday through Saturday.905 Third St. Group tours available byappointment. 830-798-2157. fallsmusueum.org

November 19-January 2, 2011Walkway of LightsOver 2 million lights transform Lakeside Parkinto a holiday wonderland; open 6-10 pmnightly (weather permitting) with Santa on the

Weekends. 830-693-4449. marblefalls.orgJanuary 6, 2011Meet on Main5pm-8pm. The Historic Main StreetAssociation event focuses on providingthe local community and tourists with thechance to stroll through Main Streets uniqueshops and galleries, while enjoying free liveentertainment and in-store special sales andevents. Local growers, artists and craftersare present at the events Homegrown &Handmade Farmers Market. Meet on Main isan opportunity for residents to indulge in localculture, visit with neighbors and shop local.

830-385-9289. historicmainstreet.org

February 11-13, 2011Marble Falls Antique & Art ShowLakeside Pavilion. Over 35 upscale art andantique dealers in beautiful Lakeside Park.For more information, call 214-748-9070.marblefalls.org

Dates of events are subject to change.Please confirm in advance by calling thenumber listed or the Chamber of Commerce.

MASON the public. Purchase tickets online. 512-413- STARTZVILLE Parking Lot #1 on FM 2325. Open ever y


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Thursdays, Fridays, Saturdays, SundaysEckert Bat Cave6pm-9pm. Reopens upon the return of thebats. 325-347-5970. 512-263-8878.nature.org/texas

NEW BRAUNFELS

January 4-29, 2011Artist of the Year Show

10am-5pm. 239 W. San Antonio St. The 2010artists of the month submit several workseach, and one is named artist of the yearfor 2011. The artists works are in severaldifferent mediums. Gallery is open dailyexcept for Christmas Day. 830-629-8022.newbraunfelsartleague.com

January 22, 2011Soup Saturday11:30am-1pm. Dry Comal Creek Vineyards,1741 Herbelin Rd. Nothing is better on a coldday than a steaming bowl of soup and a glassof wine! Join us for our time honored traditionthat cures cabin fever and the chill of thewinter doldrums. Well have the tasting roomnice and cozy to warm your toes, while ouravory soup (plus other goodies) and wine

to warm your bellies! Each Soup Saturdayticket offers you soup, salad or tapa, bread,dessert and your choice of two glasses of non-reserve wine. See the menus and details onour website. Pre-registration is required. Costis $30.00 plus tax per person or $25.00 plustax per person when four or more tickets arepurchased. 830-885-4076. drycomalcreek.com

February 11, 2011Shake, Rattle & Roll

Brauntex Theater, 290 W San Antonio. Themagical music of the 50s and 60s is rebornwhen this all female show group from EastTexas take the stage. Winners of the largestDoo Wop contest ever held in Las Vegas, theseladies are popular for their ability to keep thecrowd entertained with their vocal harmonies,ynchronized moves, hula hooping skills

and comedy. This group of ladies will makeyou stop, drop and roll with laughter as theytake you along with them on the ride of theirlives. Its family fun for everyone from great-grandparents to kids of all ages with Shake,Rattle & Rolls toe-tapping, twistin mix of rockand roll and comedy. Opening the show willbe Wayne King with his tribute to Roy Orbison& Jerry Lee Lewis. For tickets, call. 830-627-0808. shakerattleroll4.com

February 12, 2011Texas Wines at the Winery10:30am-12:30pm. Dry Comal Creek, 1741Herbelin Rd. From the Spanish missions to thehigh-tech wineries of today, its a look at t hehistory, regions and grapes of Texas. Well alsotaste a variety of wines from around the state.Each participant will receive printed coursematerials, additional informational materials,and maybe even a surprise or two? Youll

even get to taste some wine. Cost is 30 perperson per class, or register for all 4 Winery Uclasses for only 25 per person per class. Pre-registration is required & limited to the first 30people. 830-885-4076. drycomalcreek.com

February 18-20, 2011GRTU TroutfestRio Raft Resort, 14130 River Rd. Feb. 18banquet tickets $50. Feb. 19-20 Expo free to

301. grtutroutfest.org

SAN ANTONIO

January 27-30, 2011San Antonio Boat & RV ShowThe Alamodome. Waterways to highways,weve got it all. Motorhomes, pop-ups,fishing boats, travel trailers, wakeboardboats, pontoons, fifth wheels, and more.aboatandrvshow.com

January 28, 2011Fire and Ice Gala

pm. Benefits the San Antonio Fire Museum.The Fire Museum Society will hold its first

nnual gala, themed Fire and Ice, at the OmniHotel at 9821 Colonnade Blvd.. Tickets start at$175 per person and table sponsorships are

vailable starting at $1,500. For reservations,10-887-0678, sanantoniofiremuseumsocietygmail.com.

SAN SABA

January 8, 2011

Pecan Capital Trade Dayam-2pm. San Saba Civic Center, 104 SouthWater St. Sponsored by the City of San Saba,takes place on the first Saturday of eachmonth. On those days, vendors from across

entral Texas provide a shopping experiencefilled with antiques and collectibles, furniture,home decor, arts and crafts, jewelry, tools,produce, and much more. Make plans to visithistoric San Saba and enjoy an old-fashionedtrade day the hill country way! 325-372-8291.ansabatexas.com/tradeday.htm

SEGUIN

ebruary 19, 2011Mid-Texas Symphony4pm. Mid-Texas Symphony. Jackson

uditorium, Texas Lutheran University. Feb.19: Stars at Night with Music Director DavidMairs and Charles Yang, violin. Vivaldi: The Four

easons; Borodin: Nocturne; Grieg: Two ElegiacMelodies. Mar. 27: The Romeros with MusicDirector David Mairs and The Romero Guitar

uartet. Mozart: Symphony No. 39 in E flatmajor; Rodrigo: Concierto Andaluz. 830-372-

089. mtsymphony.org

SPICEWOOD

January 15, 2011The Gimbles in Concert7pm-9:30pm. Spicewood Vineyards, 1419

ounty Road 409. The Gimbles are threeenerations of musicians rolled up in one

Texas-style symphony of swing and countrymusic. Emily, Dick and Johnny Gimble willbring us the sounds that have made them aTexas favorite. Come hear the 8 time Fiddler

f the Year award winner Johnny Gimble andhear Texas music played as never before. 830-

93-5328. spicewoodvineyards.com

ebruary 5, 2011

The Hotcakes in Concert7pm-9:30pm. Spicewood Vineyards, 1419ounty Road 409. Get your dancin shoesn! The Hotcakes are bringing Rock n Rollxcitement to the house!! They will be

playing songs from Rock n Roll to Countryto popular standards and everything inbetween. Dont miss this. This will be a night

f high energy and great fun! 830-693-5328.picewoodvineyards.com

STARTZVILLE

Wednesdays, Thursdays, FridaysVFW Post NightsJoin us for tacos ever y Wednesday night at theVFW Post 8800, 7755 FM 2673, 5pm-8:30pm.Karaoke from 6pm until 10pm. Shuffl eboardournament in our canteen every Wed. Bingovery Thur. night. Kitchen opens at 6pm, cardso on sale at 6:30pm. Hamburgers and hotogs every Fri. night. 830-899-7774.

UVALDEJanuary 27-29, 2011Uvalde County Junior Livestock [email protected].

WIMBERLEY

Wednesdaysimberley Farmers Market

pm-6pm. A year-round, producer-onlyarmers market located in the Lions Club

Wednesday, rain or shine.

January 6, 2011YAPI (Young Artist Performing Incubator) @Maui Wowi6pm-8pm. Maui-Wowi, 14200 Ranch Road12. YAPI (Young Artist Performing Incubator)is a great opportunity for our local youth18 and under to perform in an intimatesetting. Contact DuAnne, 512-847-6215.smoothsipstogo.com

January 11, 2011Lindas Fat TuesdayAll day until 9pm. Lindas Fine Food, 500 FM2325. Cant get enough of that Mardi Grasspirit or that Cajun food? Why limit it toFebruary? Cajun food all day long as well asthe regular menu items. Crawfish pie, gumbo,crawfish nachos and more. 512-847-5464.lindaallencatering.com

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vents and mosey on over to a local eaterysee our directory to the right) and grab a

bite. Its more than worth it!

FREDERICKSBURG

January 7, 2011First Friday Art Walk Fredericksburg

A tradition in Fredericksburg, with galleriespen until 8:00pm. Fredericksburgs artalleries will be focusing on some aspect ofxhibiting artists works, which may include

painting and fine craft demonstrations,asual art talks, opportunities to

meet artists, special showings and

entertainment. Participants will experiencethe Fredericksburg art scene up closeand personal while enjoying fine winesfrom local wineries and beyond all day

long. Participating galleries are Artisansat Rocky Hill, Charles Beckendorf Gallery,Fredericksburg Art Gallery, The Good ArtCo., Rodeo Studio Gallery, Uptown Market,Whistle Pik Galleries, Fredericksburg ArtGuild and InSight Gallery. firstfriday-fbg.blogspot.com

JOHNSON CITY

January 13-15, 201172nd Annual Blanco County

Youth Stock ShowBlanco County Fairgrounds in Johnson Cityat the Blanco County Show Barn. 830-868-7167. blanco-co.tamu.edu


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