Angels Above The Creek Lodge

Warm Welcome for Film Cast and Crew
Should you meet a member of the cast or crew for Seven Days in Utopia, the independent film that is being shot in & around Fredericksburg for the next 2 weeks, please give them a warm Fredericksburg/Hill Country welcome! The economic impact of location shoots such as this is significant for the host community. After Fredericksburg, the shoot moves to Utopia. Here is a brief synopsis of the movie:
You never know when you‘re going to meet someone who will change your life. Seven Days in Utopia is a film about relationships & second chances. The main character, Luke Chisolm (played by Lucas Black) is a young man trying to become a professional golfer. We pick up pieces of his upbringing by his inability to breakthrough. Strained relationships with his father and family prey on him until he has a major & very public meltdown in a big tournament in Texas, sponsored by one of the top PGA tour professionals, a recent Masters winner. Embarrassed, Luke drives off from the tournament down the back roads of Texas, and while distracted, drives his car into a ditch right at the fork in the road where a driver would have to choose either Utopia or Vanderpool. Dazed, Luke first meets the main character of the movie – a man who will change his life – Johnny Crawford (played by Robert Duvall). Over the next seven days while he is stranded in Utopia, Luke learns more about golf, life and faith than he ever bargained for.
Rockbox Theater continues special shows this Thursday & next!
The Funtabulous Summer Thursday night show season at Rockbox Theater has been extended in August to include this Thursday, & next week on 8/12 at 7p.m. at the theater at 109 N. Llano. A youth ticket is free this show with the purchase of an adult ticket. For reservations and more information, call 830-997-7625.

First Friday Art Walk Fredericksburg this Friday
Art lovers have the opportunity to enjoy hours until 8p.m. during this months First Friday Art Walk Fredericksburg on 8/6 as participating Fredericksburg fine art galleries share exhibits and special events throughout the day. The Cowboy Bronze Art Gallery located at 405 E. Main St. For information.
Harvest Wine Trail this weekend & next!
The self-guided Harvest Wine Trail opens this weekend and running through Sunday, business hours at 27 participating wineries throughout the Texas Hill Country – including several right around Fredericksburg. Tickets are $35 ($60 per couple) include complimentary wine tastings, food pairing and a 15% discount on a special 3-bottle wine selection at each winery. The trail continues next weekend, August 13-15.

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Family Fun at the Pioneer Museum this Saturday
The Gillespie County Historical Society will host a family fun presentation entitled Cornhusk Dolls this Saturday, August 7 from 10:00 a.m. until 2:00 p.m. at the Pioneer Museum at 325 W. Main St. in Fredericksburg. First crafted by Native American over a thousand years ago, corn husk dolls are part of our history. Pioneer mothers on the frontier often created the dolls for their children when other toys were not affordable or readily available. Here’s your chance to make your own doll. The event is free with regular museum admission. For information, call 830-997-2835. To learn more about the museum visit www.pioneermuseum.net .
Country Schools Open House this Saturday at the Willow City School
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 7 from 10:00 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 . Harperfest 2010 with Kevin Fowler this Saturday
Harperfest 2010, featuring music by Kevin Fowler and Kyle Park will be held this Saturday, August 7 at the Harper Community Park in downtown Harper – located just 20 miles from Fredericksburg on Hwy 290 W. Gates open at 7:00 p.m. with the concert starting at 8:30 p.m. Admission: $20 at the gate. For more information about this fun event, visit www.kevinfowler.com/harperfest .
Purchase discounted presale tickets for $17 at www.outhousetickets.com/venue/harperfest_2010 .
Larry Jackson Antiques & Estate Services located on S. Llano St. in Fredericksburg
At its new location at 209 S. Llano St., in Fredericksburg, Larry Jackson Antiques & Estate Services offers broker services, appraisals, and sells antiques and fine home furnishings. Owners Jeannie and Larry Jacksons buy, sell, locate, consult and liquidate. Hours of operation are Monday through Friday from 10:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m., and weekends by appointment. For more information, call 830-997-0073 or visit www.larryjacksonantiques.com .
Becker Vineyards awarded honors at 2010 San Francisco Wine Competition
During the recent San Francisco Wine Competition, local winery Becker Vineyards received awards for several of its vintages. Congratulations! Silvers were awarded for the Prairie Rotie 2008, Cabernet Sauvignon Reserve 2007, Merlot 2008, and Chenin Blanc 2008. And bronze medals were won for the Fume Blanc 2009, Roussanne Reserve 2009, Claret 2008, and Gewurztraminer 2009. In all, 1290 wineries from 27 countries participated in this 3-day competition, with a total of 3897 wines entered. For more about the winery, log on to www.beckervineyards.com .