February 23, 2009       
           Happy Month of Romance!
Admiral Nimitz Birthday Celebration on Tuesday
     The National Museum of the Pacific War, located at 340 E. Main St. in Fredericksburg, will celebrate Admiral Chester Nimitz’s 124^th birthday with free admission to the museum for all visitors who share the same birth date – February 24.  In honor of this special day, cake will be available to all visitors to the museum.   Special events planned include music at 1:00 p.m. by the Fredericksburg Middle School and movies from 1:00 – 5:00 p.m.  For information, call 830-992-2785 or visit www.nimitz-museum.org . Cabernet Grill taking reservations for Vintner Dinner on Tuesday
     Cabernet Grill Texas Wine Country Restaurant at 2805 S. Hwy 16 in Fredericksburg, will present the Texas Wine Maker—Vintner Dinner Series on Tuesday, February 24 at 6:30 p.m., featuring wines from Becker Vineyards.  This reservations-needed event, with its savory menu, will cost $59.95 (plus tax and gratuity) per person.  To reserve your seating, call 830-990-5734 or visit www.cabernetgrill.com .Fat Tuesday Party at Lincoln Street on Tuesday 
     Celebrate Mardi Gras at the Lincoln Street Wine Market at 111 S. Lincoln St. in Fredericksburg with live music, great food, drinks, prize giveaways and much more at an all day event on Tuesday, February 24. For information, call 830-997-8463.Conspirare Chorale Performance on Thursday
     For those with tickets to this sold-out show, St. Mary’s Catholic Church will be the site for Rachmaninoff’s Vespers performance by the Grammy-nominated Conspirare Chorale beginning at 6:30 p.m. on Thursday, February 26 with the concert at 7:30 p.m.  St. Mary’s is located at 306 W. San Antonio St. in Fredericksburg.  Wine Road 290 celebrates Mardi Gras this Saturday
     All nine wineries making up the Wine Road 290 Wine Trail stretching from Johnson City along Hwy 290 to just beyond Fredericksburg will be participating in a fun Ragin’ Cajun Mardi Gras event on Saturday, February 28 during regular winery hours.  For specifics, log on to www.wineroad290.com .Luckenbach celebrates Texas Independence on Sunday
     Celebrate Texas Independence, Luckenbach-style on Sunday, March 1 with a Flag Retirement Ceremony, the reading of the Preamble to the Texas Constitution and live music all day long beginning at noon in Luckenbach off Hwy 290 E. on RR 1376.  For details about this free event, call 830-997-3224 or visit www.luckenbachtexas.com .

Hmm… mild temps and still dry, dry, dry. Yet the creek stills flows at Angels Above the Creek and our newest property, Angels Above the River will be open on the Pedernales in time to enjoy Spring in the Texas Hill Country. 

 Stop by and see us, won’t you?

Enjoy lighted floats, trailers, animals and fire trucks. This event kicks off Weihnachten in Fredericksburg, our community’s celebration of the holidays with a Christmas festival and market. Enjoy live seasonal entertainment, children’s area and workshop, German food, shopping, gingerbread house display and the holiday spirit. Tour the Christmas Tree Forest and the beautifully decorated Marktplatz. This annual festival is free and is a Chamber of Commerce sponsored event. Hours are Friday 4:00 – 8:00PM, Saturday 10:00 AM – 8:00 PM and Sunday 12:00 – 4:00 PM.

Art Past Dark
Friday, November 07, 2008 thru Sunday, November 09, 2008 

Art Past Dark celebrates the arts in Fredericksburg. Enjoy art shows, receptions, workshops and other special events. Expanding to two weekends this year, October 31 – November 2 and November 7 – 9. Please visit www.artpastdark.com for a complete listing of galleries and events.

Fall Antique Show
Saturday, November 15 thru Sunday, November 16, 2008

Enjoy this antique show featuring country furniture, estate jewelry, quilts, pewter, toys and much more. Admission is $5 per person, with children 12 and under free. Admission is good for both days. Hours are Saturday 10:00AM – 5:00PM and Sunday 10:00AM – 4:00PM. Please call 830/995-3670 for more information and visit www.texasantiqueshows.com

Stonewall’s Hunters Dance
Friday, November 28, 2008

What better way to celebrate the cool weather and lovely countryside than a moonlight dance? Call 830-644-2735 for info or visit www.stonewalltexas.com Come sip wine and dance under the stars then head back to Angels Lodge in Fred’burg for brunch the following day and kick off your Christmas shopping along Main Street.  See ya soon!