July 27, 2009

Filed under: News — Angel at 6:02 pm on Monday, July 27, 2009

 Last Summer Thursday show this Thursday at Rockbox Theater
     Take advantage of this prime time to enjoy the “Funtabulous” cast and show this Thursday, July 30 at 8:00 p.m. when Rockbox Theater, located at 109 N. Llano in Fredericksburg, wraps its Summer July schedule on Thursday nights.  A youth ticket is free this show with the purchase of an adult ticket.  For reservations and more information, call 830-997-7625 (toll-free at 866-349-6688) or visit www.rockboxtheater.com .
Kevin Fowler and Gary P. Nunn Street Dance in Harper this Saturday
     Make plans to attend the Kevin Fowler and Gary P. Nunn Concert this Saturday, August 1 in Harper - located just 20 miles from Fredericksburg on Hwy 290 W.  Gates open at the Harper Community Park at 7:30 p.m. with the concert starting at 9:00 p.m.  Ticket cost is $20.  For information, log on to www.harpercommunitypark.com .Pioneer Museum to hold Family Fun event this Saturday
     The Gillespie County Historical Society will host a family fun presentation entitled Cornhusk Dolls this Saturday, August 1 from 10:00 a.m. until 2:00 p.m. at the Pioneer Museum at 325 W. Main St. in Fredericksburg.  The event is free with regular museum admission of $5 for adults, $3 for kids age 6 to 17, and free for children age 5 and younger.   For information, call 830-990-8441.  To learn more about the museum visit www.pioneermuseum.com .Willow City School open house this Saturday
     As part of the Friends of Gillespie County Country Schools’ History Country School Trail first Saturday of the month open house promotion, Willow City School (located on RR 1323 off Hwy 16 N. in Willow City) will be open to the public this Saturday, August 1 from 11:00 a.m. until 4:00 p.m.  A map to the school, and others on the trail, is available at the Fredericksburg Visitor Information Center at 302 E. Austin St.  For more information, call Fredericksburg Convention & Visitor Bureau at 830-997-6523 or visit
www.historicschools.org . Bundes Schuetzen Fest this weekend
     The time-honored local Schuetzen Fest or target shooting competition is this Saturday, August 1 from 1:00 – 6:00 p.m. and Sunday, August 2 from 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m., and includes the Koenig (king) crowning.  Free to spectators, the event will be held at the Texas Hills Sporting Range, located 13 miles out FM 2093 (Tivydale Rd.).  For more details, contact Charles Feller at 830-997-8006.    

Chili and Chillin’ this Saturday

Filed under: News — Angel at 6:43 pm on Monday, July 20, 2009

July 20, 2009

Hill Country Auto Swap Meet this weekend
     The Fredericksburg Vintage Car Club is hosting its 32nd Annual Hill Country Auto Swap Meet this Friday, July 24 until Sunday, July 26 at Lady Bird Johnson Municipal Park on Hwy 16 S.  For information, call 830-998-4058 or log on to www.fredericksburgcarclub.com .

Gourmet Chili Pepper and Salsa Festival this weekend
   
  Sample chilies and salsas made from Wildseed Farms’ freshly grown peppers at the third annual Gourmet Chili Pepper and Salsa Festival at Wildseed Farms this Friday, July 24 from noon until 10:00 p.m., Saturday beginning at 10:00 a.m. and running until 11:00 p.m., and Sunday from noon until 3:00 p.m.  Enjoy guest chefs, plant experts, salsa sampling.  Entertainment includes bands The Fabs on Friday and Rotel and the Hot Tomatoes on Saturday.  Wildseed Farms is located on Hwy 290 E.  $8 for adults and $4 for children under age 12. For more information, call 830-990-8080 or visit www.wildseedfarms.com .Berkman Books to host Independent Author’s Guild Book Festival this Friday
     Come enjoy an evening of original storytelling filled with passion and creativity at an open-to-the-public Independent Author’s Guild Book Festival this Friday, July 24 from 6:30-8:30 p.m. at Berkman Books (416 E. Main St. in Fredericksburg).  Meet Central Texas writers from the Independent Authors Guild as they share their stories.  For more details, call 830-997-1535. 
Wine Road 290 ‘Chili and Chillin’ this Saturday
   
  All nine wineries making up the Wine Road 290 wine trail will join forces this Saturday, July 25 to host ‘Chili and Chillin’ with Texas chili or Southwestern chilies matched with perfectly chilled Texas wines!  Enjoy music, fun, and great food from area restaurants.  For more information, visit www.wineroad290.com .National Museum of the Pacific War to host War Dog demonstration
   
  Dogs play an important role in today’s military.  Learn more by attending the War Dog demonstration with active military personnel and their dogs this Saturday, July 25 at 10:30 a.m. at the National Museum of the Pacific War, 340 E. Main St.  At 1:30 p.m., the documentary film, War Dogs of the Pacific, will be shown with a program presented by the film director.  For details, call 830-992-2785 or log on to www.nimitz-museum.org .Roots Music Concert this Saturday at the Pioneer Museum
   
  The Pioneer Museum will host its next Roots Music Concert on Saturday, July 25 from 6:00 to 10:00 p.m.  Held on the grounds of Fredericksburg’s own Pioneer Museum at 325 W. Main St., the Roots Music Series is a series of live, open air concerts featuring both emerging and established artists – providing a wholesome family atmosphere to enjoy the variety of music featured, from Bluegrass, Cajun or Rock ‘n Roll, to Western Swing. 
PCAA Summer Concert Series happening this Sunday
     The Pedernales Creative Arts Alliance (PCAA) will bring live music to the Marktplatz on Main Street in Fredericksburg this Sunday, July 26 from 6:30 - 8:00 p.m.  Bring your chairs and drinks and enjoy the variety of music performed Sunday, at these free concerts.  Sunday’s concert will feature The Marshall Ford Swing Band.