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spent more than 25 years banking that national and regional acts (past perform- Field of other Texans feel the same way. Found- ers include Jimmy Eat World, Spoon, and ed in 1993 as a small community event, Kool & The Gang), the event hosts eight Dreams the three-day music and arts festival stages, family-friendly events, the food- ady Bird Johnson once said, “My takes its inspiration from Texas’ colorful ie-friendly WF! Eats, a battle of the heart found its home long ago wildflower season, which puts on a bands, and more. The 2019 event takes in the beauty, mystery, order, stately show each spring. Now, more place May 17-19 at Richardson’s Gatlyn and disorder of the flowering than 25 years in, Wildflower! has grown Park. For more information, including Learth.” The folks at Wildflower! Arts to become one of the most anticipated this year’s lineup, call 972-744-4580 and Music Festival in Richmond have events in North Texas. In addition to or visit wildflowerfestival.com.

ON THE COVER UP IN THE AIR The bats may be Austin’s preferred winged creature, but in Wimberley, it’s the butterfly that’s basking in the spotlight. Every April, the town cele- brates life with the release of thousands of butterflies and fanfare to boot at the annual Butterfly Festival, hosted by the EmilyAnn Theater and Gar- dens. The 21st annual event takes place April 27 and kicks off with an opening ceremony at the Wimberly Veterans Memorial to honor lives lost in the past year, and the day continues with food, crafts, games, bounce houses, entertainment, and more. Guests can celebrate the winged wonder with T-shirts, live butterflies in individual boxes, colorful butterfly wings and wands, and butterfly tiaras. In addition to the release of 4,000 butterflies, and a live Flight House featuring hundreds of native butterflies, an art exhibit celebrates the 2019 EmilyAnn Artist of the Year—youngsters can put their most artistic foot forward with the annual art contest, in partnership with Frisco ISD. The best-in-show butterfly becomes part of the EmilyAnn’s permanent collection. For more information, visit emilyann.org/butterfly or call 512-847-6969.

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All event listings Bash Celebrate Texas Indepen- Fest Watch internationally Festival The largest battle Festival in America Spotlight- bration Learn more about the to Festival The 38th annual dence with all things Texas— renowned artists defy gravity re-enactment in the southwest reason behind today’s Cinco de festival continues the cultural must include a city, exact start and end dates, location ing South Texas’ peak spring (venue and/or address), public contact information (phone from music to vendors and with their amazingly balanced is the centerpiece of this festival Mayo celebrations. Presidio La tradition of this uniquely South migration, this festival features number, website, and/or email), and a brief description. food­—at the biggest birthday rock sculptures. Try your on the grounds surrounding the guided birding field trips to re- Bahía celebrates the victory of Texas genre by featuring more All event listings are subject to approval and editing. party in the state. In 1836, 7 miles hand at rock balancing or San Jacinto Monument. The fes- gional hot spots, shorebird/wad- General Zaragoza over French than 30 bands from across the LISTING DEADLINES down the road in Washington- see if you’ve got what it tival recreates the events lead- ing bird sites, and private ranch- forces at the Battle of Puebla in world. An art contest, seniors SPRING (March, April, May): Dec. 1 on-the-Brazos, the Texas takes to compete in the ing up to Texas winning its inde- es. Attendees also can attend 1862 with living historians and dance, and a special Hall of SUMMER (June, July, Aug.): March 1 Declaration of Independence World Rock Stacking Champ- pendence at the Battle of San photography workshops and a re-enactors. 361-645-3752 Fame inauguration round out FALL (Sept., Oct., Nov.): June 1 WINTER (Dec., Jan., Feb.): Sept. 1 was signed. 936-825-6475; ionship. 325-247-5354; Jacinto in 1836. 281-479-2421; vendor tradeshow. 361-852- the event. 210-271-3151; texasbirthdaybash.com llanoearthartfest.org sanjacinto-museum.org 2100; birdiestfestival.org guadalupeculturalarts.org 11th Editor: Jane Kellogg Murray Phone: 512-486-5876 AUSTIN: Paramount Theatre 17th-18th Wes Ferguson, Matt Joyce, 2nd 21st-24th 13th 25th-28th Anniversary Gala with the Contributing Editors: Kimya Kavehkar, Amanda Ogle, Emily Roberts SAN ANTONIO: Mardi Gras FRISCO: Texas Pinball Festival HOUSTON: Art Car Parade GALVESTON: Third Coast B-52s Toast the 104th year of the FULTON: Babes on the Bay Stone, Julie Stratton River Parade and Festival Play on more than 400 vintage More than 250,000 spectators Music Festival This new island historic theatre with The B-52s, The largest one-day women A procession of decorated river and new pinball machines. line the streets to view the parade, festival features bands of who’ll ignite the party with favor- angler fishing tournament in Contributing Writer: Mikela Floyd Kinnison floats transform the River Walk Guests enjoy tournaments, which showcases Houston’s most numerous genres and venues ites like “Love Shack” and “Rock the country offers a fun-filled Art Director: Ashley Burch into a floating Mardi Gras cele- vendors, celebrity guests, outlandish folk art creations on across the city. The festival Lobster.” Guests are captivated weekend with live bands, ven- Associate Art Director: Chris Linnen bration. Krewes of costumed rev- and more. visitfrisco.com wheels. The Fruit Mobile, a 1967 coincides with the Galveston all night with a seated dinner in a dor booths, and educational Photo Editor: Brandon Jakobeit elers and live entertainment cel- Ford station wagon, started the Island Beach Revue. third tent on Congress Avenue, literally outreach. 361-205-0182; Digital Strategies Manager: Peter Obering ebrate San Antonio style. Enjoy craze in 1986. 713-926-6368; coastmusicfestival.com dancing in the streets. 512-474- babesonthebay.com live music, entertainment, and 30th-31st thehoustonartcarparade.com 1221; austintheatre.org ADVERTISING SALES INQUIRIES AJR Media Group Phone: 855-468-6257 food trucks. 210-227-4262; DRIPPING SPRINGS: Texas thesanantonioriverwalk.com 26th-28th 17th-19th Email: [email protected] Night Sky Festival Celebrate 24th-27th 11th the night with the return of this PORT ARANSAS: Texas Sand- HUNTSVILLE: East Texas Folk Dates for events listed in this calendar were correct at the 12th-17th bi-annual star-studded event. SANDERSON: Big Bend Open fest One of the largest master FREDERICKSBURG: Texas Festival Step back in time to the time of publication and are subject to change. Please con- Fun daytime and nighttime activ- Road Race Each year, US 285 sand sculpting competitions in Flower Country Women’s 1800s, and enjoy folklife demon- firm dates in advance by calling the number listed or by NEDERLAND: Heritage Festival ities include solar observations, between Sanderson and Fort the U.S., this event offers a week- 5K and 10K Run/Walk Wind strations, guitar workshops, eth- contacting the local chamber of commerce. A celebration of Dutch heritage mobile planetariums,demonstra- Stockton is closed for one of end of fun on the beach as 18 your way through the fields nic foods, living history theatre, © Texas Department of Transportation includes a carnival, fun run, chili tions of glare-reducing lighting, the most challenging road races world-class master sculptors and of beautiful Wildseed Farms. dulcimer workshops, citizen sol- cookoff, crafts market, washer opportunities to meet astrono- in the world. Participants and five semi-pros create master- Afterward, enjoy the farm’s diers, tale-spinners, museum tournament, treasure hunt, mers, tales of the night sky from visitors are entertained with pieces from tons of sand. Visitors scenic grounds with post-race tours, performances, and cos- entertainment, and the famous indigenous cultures, delicious parades, food, car shows, and, can take part in an amateur con- wine or beer, food, free mas- tumed historical characters. Printed on Recycled Paper Cuisine Walk. 422-692-6922; food, live music, and a star party. of course, the race. 432-386- test or take lessons. 361-249- sages, live music, and shopping. 936-294-1832; samhouston nederlandhf.org texasnightskyfestival.org 7277; bborr.com 6792; texassandfest.org runintexas.com/flower memorialmuseum.com

2 Texas Highways Events Calendar | SPRING 2019 PHOTOS: (from left) Kevin Stillman; (this page) Will Van Overbeek SPRING 2019 | Texas Highways Events Calendar 3 FOOD TRUCK SHOWDOWN Waco, TX MARCH PICKS ACROSS THE STATE

MEALS ON WHEELS hen it comes to food trucks, you may think that cities like Port- land and Los Angeles have the market cornered, but on March 16, Waco plans to give them a run for their money. Since 2015, foodies have flocked to the heart of Texas for the Food Truck WShowdown each spring to sink their teeth into the signature dishes of various truck cuisines—from Italian and Mexican to Mediterranean and more. More than 40 trucks and crowds of upwards of 15,000 people are expected to witness the crowning of the next Texas Food Truck Champion. In addition to celebrity judg- es and a beer and wine garden, festivities include live music, family-friendly activities such as petting zoos and ponies, and, of course, a cornucopia of Texas’ finest street food. thetexasfoodtruckshowdown.com

Remembering the Alamo WHETHER YOU’RE A NATIVE TEXAN or a transplant, there’s a slim chance you haven’t heard of the brave fight of Col. William Travis and his men to “Remember the Alamo.” But the battle, fought on March 6, 1836, deserves more than passing acknowledgment. Each year, hundreds descend upon the historic mission in San Antonio to commem- orate the Texians who lost their lives SPIN SOME Texas’ most celebrat- 34th annual event, while defending the Republic of Texas. ed festivals—drawing themed “One World: From Feb. 23-March 6, Texas historians YARNS attendees from Texas Many Voices, Many host 13 days of interactive living history If listening to story- and beyond. The Texas Tales,” takes place tellers hone their craft Storytelling Festi- March 7-10 at various programming and special events to com- isn’t something you’d val extends beyond locations throughout memorate the anniversary of the siege. expect from a festival, storytelling to include Denton. Featured voic- While you’re there, enjoy exhibits such as you’re not alone. But concerts, ghost stories, es include Antonio Ro- The Phil Collins Collection—a priceless what began as a mod- kids’ activities, a story cha, Twice Upon a Time, collection of Alamo and Texana artifacts est group of storytell- slam, workshops, mas- and Josh Goforth. Visit ers and the listeners ter classes, contests, a tejasstorytelling.com generously donated by the former Gene- they entertained has pig barbecue, a silent or call 940-380-9320 sis frontman. For more information, visit morphed into one of auction, and more. The to learn more. thealamo.org or call 210-225-1391.

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to make spring break a week to remember. test, live music, unique vendor booths, The Children’s Museum of Brownsville, and family fun. Fulton Navigation Park,

PANHANDLE 501 E. Ringgold St. No. 5, Dean Porter Park. North Fulton Beach Road. 361-463-9955; PLAINS 956-548-9300; cmofbrownsville.org fultonoysterfest.org PRAIRIES & LAKES PINEY BIG BEND WOODS CORPUS CHRISTI: March 6 Winter Lec- GALVESTON: March 9 Celtic Nights: COUNTRY HILL COUNTRY ture Series: Outdoor Dutch Oven Cook- “Oceans of Hope—The GULF “Oceans of Hope” COAST ing The final 2019 winter lecture is a deli- Epic Journeys of Our Ancestors” captures SOUTH TEXAS cious meal prepared outside in dutch the very essence of Irish history. Through PLAINS ovens by Karen Howden of the Nueces music, song and dance, audiences will be County Historical Commission. Fascinating taken on a journey through the struggles and scrumptious, taste and learn with and dreams of a people fighting for liberty, MARCH 2019 breakfast, lunch, and dinner samples pre- freedom, dignity, and, above all, family. S M T W T F S pared easily outdoors. Leave with a new skill, The Grand 1894 Opera House, 2020 Post- 1 2 sense of history, and a full stomach. Included office St. 800-821-1894 or 409-765-1894; in general admission, free for members. thegrand.com 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 South Texas Botanical Gardens, 8545 S. 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 Staples St. 361-852-2100; stxbot.org GALVESTON: March 9-10 Corvette Chevy Expo This expo, celebrating its 41st 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 CORPUS CHRISTI: March 9 Name that anniversary, features world-class show Wildflower Class Nueces Master Gar- cars inside the event and the new outdoor 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 dener and wildflower expert Betty Whitt Show ‘N’ Shine. Major national vendors 31 shares where and when you’ll likely find from across the country attend, and there wildflowers, giving resources to help iden- Dates for events listed in this calen­dar are are also cars for sale, a craft show, and a tify and appreciate these natural Texas subject to change. Please confirm dates in food court. Guests can meet the stars from beauties. South Texas Botanical Gardens advance by calling the number listed or by the “In Wheel Time” radio show, which is contacting the local chamber of commerce and Nature Center, 8545 S. Staples St. broadcasting live from the expo. Children or convention and visitors bureau. 361-852-2100; stxbot.org can participate in the Youth Judging Pro- CORPUS CHRISTI: March 9-17 Spring BIG BEND COUNTRY gram, and Swimsuit USA holds their annual Break Daily Activities Students in the swimsuit contest. Numerous awards are ALPINE: March 1-10 “Constellations” area on break can spend part of a day at given out and the event is open to all Nick Payne’s play is about free will, friend- the gardens touring and joining special Chevy model vehicles. Galveston Island ship, spellbinding exploration of love, activities such as tortoise, reptile, and Convention Center, 5600 Seawall Blvd. quantum theory, and infinite possibility for parrot interactions; and enjoying self- 386-775-2512; corvettechevyexpo.com heartbreak or for hope. Sul Ross State Uni- guided nature play like exploring nature versity Studio Theatre, 400 N. Harrison St. trails, the butterfly house, and wetland GALVESTON: March 17 Galveston Sym- 432-837-8218; sulross.edu/theatre boardwalk. South Texas Botanical Gardens phony Orchestra Conductor Dr. Trond and Nature Center, 8545 S. Staples St. Saeverud and the Galveston Symphony 361-852-2100; stxbot.org Orchestra perform. The Grand 1894 Opera House, 2020 Postoffice St. 800-821-1894 CORPUS CHRISTI: March 30 “Anyone GULF COAST or 409-765-1894; thegrand.com Can Grow Orchids” Class Orchid admirers BAYTOWN: March 2 YMCA Gator Ride discover simple tips for orchid success, GALVESTON: March 24 The Rob Landes The ride is a Baytown tradition that learning essentials from local orchid afi- Trio Revisits the Music of WWII Relive the embodies a commitment to community. cionado and volunteer Ty Harris. South big band sounds that kept this nation’s Each year, it helps generate funds that Texas Botanical Gardens and Nature spirit alive through the toughest war in U.S. provide scholarships for child care, Center, 8545 S. Staples St. 361-852-2100; history. This trip down memory lane is summer camps, swim lessons, sports stxbot.org filled with stories and the subtle piano tunes of the day. The trio charms listeners leagues, and teen programs. More than CYPRESS: March 1-2 The Magic of Quilts with the memorable music of the past. 1,000 cyclists ride 33, 43, 53, and 63 mile Quilt Show The West Houston Quilt Guild routes and last year nearly $40,000 was hosts their biannual quilt show. The show The Grand 1894 Opera House, 2020 Post- raised. Lee College, 200 Lee Drive. 281- features more than 200 quilts as well as office St. 800-821-1894 or 409-765-1894; 427-1797; ymcahouston.org/gatorride vendors, a guild market with handmade thegrand.com BROWNSVILLE: Through March 16 items, silent auction, door prizes, and raffle HOUSTON: Feb. 2-May 12 “To Be of Use: Walking Tours Knowledgeable docents of the 2019 donation quilt featuring prints The Functional Ceramics of Mike Helke, conduct walking tours around the zoo, by world-renowned artist Kaffe Fassett. Ayumi Horie, and East Fork” This group during which they tell a wide range of sto- Berry Center, 8877 Barker Cypress Road. exhibition demonstrates the uniqueness, ries from the history of the zoo to animal whqg.org/quilt-show independent spirit, and social relevance anecdotes. Gladys Porter Zoo, 500 Ringold FULTON: March 7-10 Oysterfest found in the handmade, as it compares the St. 956-546-7187 Each year, the Fulton Volunteer Fire different creative paths taken by three BROWNSVILLE: March 9-17 Super Department sponsors this salute to the makers of contemporary functional Spring Break Need a break from the tasty bi-valve. This year marks the 40th ceramics. Houston Center for Contempo- hustle and bustle of work and school? annual event, and visitors enjoy carnival rary Craft, 4848 Main St. 713-529-4848; Enjoy a full week’s worth of fun activities rides, games, food, an oyster-eating con- crafthouston.org

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HOUSTON: Feb. 2-May 12 “Tom Loeser: affectionately names after his secret crush, cury Chamber Orchestra is joined by the Philharmonic, who are equally at home as this family-friendly event. Downtown Port on-site. Fort Bend County Fairgrounds, Please Please Please” In partnership with Audrey. The exotic bloom offers the prom- incredible violinist Rachel Barton Pine, concerto soloists with the Philharmonic Arthur, 500 Procter St. 409-540-0482; 4310 SH 36. 405-242-3290 the Museum of Craft and Design in San ise of fame and fortune, but Seymour soon who acts as soloist and leader in an and orchestras around the world. Da mardigras.portarthur.com SOUTH PADRE ISLAND: March 2-3 Francisco, the Houston Center for Contem- discovers that the mysterious “Audrey II” evening of concertos for Baroque Viola Camera welcomes violinist Frank Huang, ROCKPORT: March 9 Art Center Market Spring Break Jam This event supplies an porary Craft presents this traveling exhibi- also has a taste for blood, ominous origins, d’amore and violin. Wortham Center, native Houstonian and former concert- Second Saturday In the heart of down- opportunity for car, truck, and motorcycle tion of the Wisconsin-based maker and and an insatiable appetite for power. 501 Texas Ave. 713-533-0800; master of the Houston Symphony, back to town, shop unique finds and one-of-a- enthusiasts to show off their custom vehi- designer’s imaginative furniture and works Stages Repertory Theatre, 3201 Allen Park- mercuryhouston.org/1819-love-and-war the Bayou City, as the quartet makes its kinds, fine art, photography, jewelry, pot- cles. If it has wheels, it can be registered on paper. The playful show encourages way. 713-527-0123; stagestheatre.com Houston debut. Zilkha Hall, Hobby Center, HOUSTON: March 18-19 Da Camera tery, wood carvings, yard art, fiber art, and for the event, with all makes and models viewers to shake up their habits and inter- HOUSTON: March 8 Kosher Chili Cookoff Presents: Elias String Quartet The inter- 800 Bagby St., Suite 300. dacamera.com accepted, ranging from Model A to 2019. act with the environment and one another, more. Downtown Rockport, Austin Street. The largest kosher food event in Houston nationally acclaimed quartet captivated Da NEDERLAND: March 12-17 Heritage Fes- Entry to a tattoo expo, included in your while considering issues such as body pos- 361-729-5519; rockportartcenter.com offers a day of food, live entertainment, Camera’s audience with their encore of tival Enjoy a celebration of Dutch heritage registration or ticket purchase, provides ture and etiquette that are often taken for contests, and family activities while rais- Scottish folk tunes when they appeared in with a carnival, fun run, chili cookoff, crafts ROCKPORT: March 9 Whooping Crane visitors with the opportunity to be inked granted. Loeser’s work also raises a clever ing funds for nonprofit organizations in 2017. Now they return with two distinct market, washer tournament, treasure hunt, Strut The 31st annual event features a 5K by some of the finest tattoo artist in question: “If the furniture we sit on every Houston’s Jewish community. Congrega- programs. Over two nights, the Elias String entertainment in Tex Ritter Park, and the run, a 10K run, or a 2-mile walk. Rockport Texas. South Padre Island Convention day were totally different, would our lives tion Beth Yeshurun, 4525 Beechnut St. Quartet traces the history of British music famous Cuisine Walk. Downtown Neder- Beach. 361-727-2158; rockport-fulton.org Centre, 7355 Padre Blvd. 956-761-3000; be different, too?” Houston Center for Con- houstonkosherchilicookoff.com from Purcell to Britten to esteemed con- land, Boston Avenue. 422-692-6922; or atheleteguild.com sopadre.com tempoary Craft, 4848 Main St. 713-529- temporary composer Sally Beamish. nederlandhf.org ROCKPORT-FULTON: March 15-17 SUGAR LAND: March 1 Mariah Carey 4848; crafthouston.org Anchoring their programs are two great PALACIOS: March 30 Breakfast with the Rockport-Fulton Market Days The event in Concert The international singing and HOUSTON: Feb. 13-March 3 “NSFW” masterpieces by Schubert and Schumann. Palacios Area Fund is having a meet includes live music both days, more than songwriting icon performs on her Caution Money, sex, and Photoshop. After Sam The Menil Collection, 1533 Sul Ross St. Stars and greet for families and children with 100 vendors, more than a dozen food trucks World Tour. Smart Financial Centre at loses his job at “Doghouse,” a men’s maga- dacamera.com their favorite cartoon characters. They are and food vendors, and seating under the Sugar Land, 18111 Lexington Blvd. zine where the men always behave badly, HOUSTON: March 23 Da Camera Pres- offering children the opportunity to enjoy a shade for 48 people. It is a pet-friendly 281-207-6278; smartfinancialcentre.net he interviews at “Electra,” a glossy wom- ents: Mark Guiliana Space Heroes market. Join the fun every third weekend of en’s magazine where the women objectify great meal, photos, and the company of SUGAR LAND: March 9 George Lopez Mark Guiliana has become recognized as the month. Festival Grounds at Rockport each other. “NSFW” (Not Safe For Work— FOLLOW cartoon characters. First Baptist Church of The television, film, standup comedy, one of the world’s leading drummers, Palacios, 202 Main St. 361-972-3960 Harbor, 100 Seabreeze. 361-463-0125 and late-night television star presents his online material which the viewer may not admired and in demand across the spec- US ON stand-up comedy tour. Smart Financial want to be seen accessing in a public or trum from jazz to rock to electronic music PORT ARTHUR: Feb. 28-March 3 Mardi ROSENBERG: March 8-9 Junk Hippy formal setting such as at work) is a satirical INSTAGRAM Gras Southeast Texas Celebrate four This two-day event features vintage furni- Centre at Sugar Land, 18111 Lexington Blvd. for his rhythmic sophistication, creative 281-207-6278; smartfinancialcentre.net look at the cut-throat media world where When you’re out and about impulse, and individual sound. Guiliana days of traditional Mardi Gras fun with ture and decor, farmhouse and shabby chic jobs are scarce, beauty standards are at various events across the was chosen as Best Jazz Drummer in the parades, concerts, food, street entertain- finds, retro and midcentury goods, and SUGAR LAND: March 10 “PJ Masks Live! savage, and personal integrity is a luxury. ment, arts and crafts, and much more at handmade items. There are food trucks “The live musical production state this spring, post your Modern Drummer Readers Poll 2017, while Save The Day” This production is for mature audiences. DownBeat dubbed him a Rising Star in its Stages Repertory Theatre, 3201 Allen Park- photos on Instagram so we can join in on the fun. Critics Poll. He is in the vanguard of drum- way. 713-527-0123; stagestheatre.com mers creating a new vernacular on the Tag @TexasHighways and HOUSTON: Feb. 19-March 3 “Mamma instrument. Now, he makes his first Hous- Mia!” This raucous, hilarious musical about include #TrueTexas in your ton appearance, with his newest project a wedding on a Greek island tells the sweet caption for a chance Space Heroes, featuring bassist Chris Mor- story of love and heartbreak. A jukebox to be featured. rissey and saxophonists Mike Lewis and musical featuring all the hits from ABBA, Jason Rigby. Cullen Theater, Wortham The- “Mamma Mia!” is the ninth longest running ater Center, 501 Texas St. dacamera.com show on Broadway and the longest running HOUSTON: March 29-31 Bayou City Art jukebox musical in Broadway history. Festival Celebrate 48 years of fine art and Theatre Under The Stars, 800 Bagby St. giving back to local nonprofits with this 713-558-8887; tuts.com/mammamia HOUSTON: March 8-10 Sleep Show festival featuring more than 300 artists. As HOUSTON: March 1 Da Camera presents The National Sleep Foundation’s three-day one of the nation’s premier outdoor fine art Tous les Matins du Monde: Jordi Savall consumer expo showcases the latest inno- events, the three-day festival provides Early music titan and visionary performer vations in sleep health and technology. patrons with the opportunity to personally Savall leads Le Concert des Nations in Attendees are able to interact with more meet artists, view original works, and pur- music inspired by the 1991 film about gam- than 200 companies and their brands— chase world-class art. The festival bene- bist/composer Sainte­-Colombe. Savall and from medicine to mattresses to gadgets fits local nonprofit partners and features his Le Concert des Nations performed the and baby products—and make some great live music, local food vendors and food soundtrack music, and they return to this purchases from curated shops. The show trucks, beverages, entertainment, and a sublime repertoire in a concert that fea- offers educational talks, unique sleep Children’s Creative Zone. An exhibition of tures poetic music for solo and multiple experiential discoveries, and product student artwork composed of the top 30 viols, graceful dances, dramatic character demonstrations. More than 10,000 people finalists from the middle school art com- pieces, and more. Cullen Theater, Wortham from the greater Houston area are petition is also displayed at the festival. Theater Center, 501 Texas St. dacamera.com expected. George R. Brown Convention Memorial Park, South Picnic Lane. Center, 1001 Avenida de las Americas. 713-521-0133; artcolonyassociation.org HOUSTON: March 6-April 28 “Little 703-243-1697; sleepshow.org Shop of Horrors” This smash sci-fi musi- HOUSTON: March 29 Da Camera Pres- cal has devoured the hearts of theatre-go- HOUSTON: March 16 Mercury Chamber ents: New York Philharmonic String ers for more than 30 years. A nerdy flower Orchestra: Love and War Baroque Style Quartet This stupendous new string quar- shop clerk named Seymour stumbles Don’t miss this one-night-only event. tet is comprised of four virtuosi principal across a new breed of plant which he Houston’s premiere period ensemble Mer- musicians from the vaunted New York

8 Texas Highways Events Calendar | SPRING 2019 SPRING 2019 | Texas Highways Events Calendar 9 MARCH 2019> Gulf Coast from Entertainment One and Round Room is remains the quintessential ballet, the one the Barton Creek Greenbelt, Shoal Creek, Paramount Theater, 713 Congress Ave. back with an all-new show. Smart Financial that defines the standards of a company, Dick Nichols District Park, Waller Creek, 512-472-5470; austintheatre.org Centre at Sugar Land, 18111 Lexington Blvd. tests its dancers, and ennobles the spirit of Bouldin Creek, and Mount Bonnell. Multiple AUSTIN: March 29 David Ball and That 281-207-6278; smartfinancialcentre.net the audience. This romantic fable of ill- locations. 512-477-1566; austinparks.org/impd Carolina Sound in Concert The Grammy fated passion, dreamlike transformation, SUGAR LAND: March 23 Camila and Sin AUSTIN: March 20 Woodward and Bern- Award-winner is the sole surviving and ultimate forgiveness is set to Bandera in Concert Camila, Mexico’s stein From breaking the Watergate story member of the Austin/Carolina coun- Tchaikovsky’s glorious score. With breath- premier pop/rock duo, and Latin pop leg- that led to President Nixon’s resignation to try-jazz trio (and Lyle Lovett favorite) taking choreography and a visually mag- ends Sin Bandera join forces to share the Bob Woodward’s revealing new book Uncle Walt’s Band. Here, he teams up with nificent production, the fabled lake of the stage for the first time with their 4 Latidos about President Donald Trump, few jour- Austin violinist Warren Hood—son of Uncle swans rises into view, inspiring awe for Tour. Smart Financial Centre at Sugar nalists have impacted American history Walt’s Band fiddler Champ Hood—and generations to come. Leo J. Welder Center Land, 18111 Lexington Blvd. 281-207-6278; like Pulitzer Prize winners Woodward and Warren’s cousin, Marshall, for a project for the Performing Arts, 214 N. Main St. smartfinancialcentre.net Carl Bernstein. For more than 45 years, paying tribute to that unforgettable music: 361-575-2313; victoriaballet.org SUGAR LAND: March 28 Roberto Carlos their collective works have focused on the Uncle Walt’s Band Album Release. Guaran- in Concert Carlos brings the Amor Sin VICTORIA: March 16 Riverside Ride enduring themes of Watergate: secret gov- teed to be a night that brings back fond Limite Tour to Sugar Land. Smart Finan- This fully supported bicycle ride consists of ernment, abuses of power, and the role of memories of the late, great Walter Hyatt, cial Smart Financial Centre at Sugar Land, four routes, including a challenging 100K the press. Now, they’ve joined together for Ball also plays songs from his solo career, 18111 Lexington Blvd. 281-207-6278; through the rolling hills of northwest Victo- a historic speaking event to point out par- adapted to the acoustic trio style. Stateside smartfinancialcentre.net ria County. First United Methodist Church, allels from our past and provide unparal- at the Paramount, 719 Congress Ave. 407 N. Bridge St. riversideride.com leled insights for our future—pulling back 512-472-5470; austintheatre.org SUGAR LAND: March 29 Why Don’t We the curtain on Washington as only Wood- in Concert Atlantic recording group Why VICTORIA: March 22-May 12 Neva Rossi AUSTIN: March 31 Zilker Kite Festival Don’t We embarks on their most extensive Exhibit See the pastel works of this Texas ward and Bernstein can. The event is mod- The nation’s oldest kite festival celebrates North American headline tour to date, The artist. The Nave Museum, 306 W. Commer- erated by Evan Smith, the CEO and its 90th year with hundreds of kites and 8 Letters Tour. Smart Financial Centre at cial St. 361-575-8228; navemuseum.com cofounder of “The Texas Tribune.” Para- free fun for all ages. This year’s event is Sugar Land, 18111 Lexington Blvd. 281-207- VICTORIA: March 22-24 The Texas Mile mount Theatre, 713 Congress Ave. complete with kite flying contests, food, 6278; smartfinancialcentre.net Drivers compete against themselves as 512-472-5470; austintheatre.org games, and more. Zilker Park, 2100 Barton they see how fast their cars, trucks, and Springs Road. abckitefestival.org SUGAR LAND: March 30 The Beach Boys AUSTIN: March 21-April 6 “Crime and motorcycles can go in 1 mile—with no in Concert The Beach Boys, the band Punishment” As a police inspector inves- BANDERA: March 2, 9, 16, 23, 30 synonymous with the California lifestyle, speed limit. Victoria Regional Airport, tigates a gruesome murder, audience Bandera Cattle Company Gunfighters perform during their Now & Then tour. 609 Foster Field Drive. 281-303-1844; members journey through the mind of a Experience the excitement of the Wild Smart Financial Centre at Sugar Land, texasmile.net criminal. What did he do? Why did he do it? West with re-enacted shootouts. Shows 18111 Lexington Blvd. 281-207-6278; And what would you be capable of in cer- are at high noon and 2 p.m. Bandera Visi- smartfinancialcentre.net tain circumstances? Before “Law & Order,” tors Center, 126 SH 16. 830-796-3045; there was “Crime and Punishment.” Per- banderacowboycapital.com SUGAR LAND: March 31 Impractical HILL COUNTRY formed in 90 minutes with only three Jokers–The Cranjis McBasketball World BANDERA: March 2, 9, 16, 23, 30 actors, this chamber piece compresses all Comedy Tour The Impractical Jokers come AUSTIN: Through April 30 “SaddleUP— Cowboys on Main Every Saturday expect the tension and pathos of the novel into a to Sugar Land. Smart Financial Centre at Texas Ranching and Tradition” Jump in to see and interact with a sample of the Old powerful evening of theatre. Dive into the Sugar Land, 18111 Lexington Blvd. 281-207- the saddle and experience a virtual ride West cowboy lifestyle on Bandera Main greatest crime story ever written, a tale of 6278; smartfinancialcentre.net with real Texas ranchers who meet Street. Look out for cowboys, steers, modern challenges while preserving their murder, motive, and redemption that horses, wagons, strolling cowboy musi- TEXAS CITY: March 30 Maritime Exhibi- traditions. Through photographs and video, plumbs the depths of the human soul. tion The second annual exhibition features cians, and gunfight re-enactments. Bandera see hard-working cowboys and cowgirls Ground Floor Theatre, 979 Springdale County Courthouse, 500 Main St. 830-796- displays from several visiting organiza- come to life as they ride, rope, and rodeo Road, No. 122. penfoldtheatre.org 3045; banderacowboycapital.com tions. There are also hands-on activities the same way their parents, grandparents, for kids and the opportunity to learn about AUSTIN: March 24 Anita Hill: Speaking BANDERA: March 5 Cowboy Capital and great-grandparents did before them. Anita Hill made sexual maritime history. Texas City Museum, 409 Truth to Power Opry Grand Old Opry-style entertainment is Texas Capitol Visitors Center, 112 E. 11th harassment a national issue by testifying at Sixth St. N. 409-229-1660; texascitytx.gov St. 512-305-8400; texasstatecapitol.com hosted by Gerry and Harriet Payne. Event the Supreme Court confirmation hearings includes refreshments and door prizes. Silver TOMBALL: March 2 Narrated Glass AUSTIN: March 2 International Series: for Clarence Thomas in 1991. Her bravery includes vendor booths, arts and crafts, Friday and Saturday, a bike show, a tattoo Watch Houston’s Sage Community Center, 803 Buck Creek. Blowing Demonstration Bandini-Chiacchiaretta Tango Duo empowered thousands of women to bring and music. Proceeds benefit the Kro- contest, and a Sunday morning church ser- only open-access studio blow glass. Free, 830-796-3045; banderacowboycapital.com Come experience the joy, the sincerity, and their own sexual harassment lawsuits and nkosky Library of Bandera County. Mans- vice. Attendees must be 21 or older, no narrated demos are offered on the first the passion of tango. Austin ISD Performing helped revolutionize the treatment of BANDERA: March 9-16 Frontier Family field Park, 2886 SH 16. 830-796-3045; exceptions. Mansfield Park, 2886 SH 16. Saturday of every month (except August). Arts Center, 1500 Barbara Jordan Blvd. women in the workplace. Today, Hill con- Fun Kids can enjoy spring break fun with banderacowboycapital.com 830-796-3045; banderacowboycapital.com Three Dimensional Visions—Glass Blowing austinclassicalguitar.org 512-300-2247 tinues her mission by fighting for institu- many activities at the Frontier Times Museum. Houston, 17442 FM 2920. 281-734-0366; BANDERA: March 24 Frontier Times BOERNE: Feb. 28-March 2 Just Between tional change to increase parity and pro- Frontier Times Museum, 510 13th St. 830- threedimensionalvisions.com AUSTIN: March 2 It’s My Park Day Spring Jamboree On the fourth Sunday of every Friends This is an international franchise tection for women and minorities. Be part 796-3045; banderacowboycapital.com Edition This event brings together thou- month, the Frontier Times Museum offers system of consignment sales events that VICTORIA: March 1-2 Quilt Show of an unforgettable, impactful night when sands of Austinites to help improve and BANDERA: March 15-16 Wild Hog Explo- live music, storytelling, and more free fun for started in 2004. Find deals on infant and This quilt show features quilts, vendors, transform parks, trails, and greenbelts she speaks about lessons learned and sion and Cookoff Cookers compete in children’s clothing, gear, and toys, as all ages. Frontier Times Museum, 510 13th St. and craft items for sale by the Quilt Guild. throughout Austin. Volunteer projects progress won since her testimony, and chicken, ribs, pork butt, and brisket cate- well as maternity wear for women. Cash 830-796-3045; banderacowboycapital.com Lunch is available. Holy Family Catholic include tree mulching and trail mainte- how institutions can step up to promote gories on Friday and Saturday. Wild hogs or card accepted. Bring your own bag, Church, 704 Mallette Drive. 361-703-2872; nance, as well as park and creek cleanups. equality—and why it’s more important are brought in for an action-packed day BANDERA: March 28-31 Thunder in the basket, wagon, etc. Children and strollers quiltguildvictoria.org The event takes place across more than than ever before to keep fighting for vigor- on Saturday, where teams of two enter Hill Country Biker Rally This three-day welcome. Kendall County Fairgrounds, VICTORIA: March 2-3 “Swan Lake” 80 different parks, greenbelts, and trails ous enforcement of the law and create the ring, catch a hog, and race to the event offers tent camping, a poker run, 1307 River Road. 830-282-6133; Of all the great classics, “Swan Lake” throughout the city, including Zilker Park, positive change within organizations. finish line. This fun-filled event also vendors, food, field events, music all day visitboerne.org

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BOERNE: March 9 Kuhlmann-King BOERNE: March 30 Science In Nature food, live music, and a star party. Hear FREDERICKSBURG: March 15-17 Freder- Museum Tour Located behind Boerne City The Cibolo Nature Center is hosting their world-renowned speakers and music by icksburg Trade Days Shop with more than Hall, the Kuhlmann-King house gives the free event with an introduction on how to headliner Terri Hendrix. On Sunday, night 400 vendors or relax in the biergarten public the opportunity to step back in time use nature to learn science. They are part- sky advocates are invited to participate in while listening to live music. Sunday Farms, to see what a historic Boerne home looked nering with regional science and education a workshop led by the International Dark- 355 Sunday Farms Lane. 210-846-4094; like “way back when.” Open every Second professionals to host activities for elemen- Sky Association at the festival location. fbgtradedays.com Saturday of each month. Kuhlmann-King tary-aged children and their families. His- Dripping Springs Ranch Park and Event FREDERICKSBURG: March 16 Celebrate Historic Home, 402 E. Blanco Road. toric Herff Farm, 33 Herff Road. 830-331- Center, 1042 Event Center Drive. Texas! Feel history come to life with The 830-331-1033; visitboerne.org 8596; visitboerne.org texasnightskyfestival.org Old Chisholm Trail Show, the Traditional BOERNE: March 9 Second Saturday Art BOERNE: March 30 Spring Family Fun FORT CLARK SPRINGS: March 1-2 Fort American Indian Society, Tales of the Texas Beat Boerne shops and art galleries are Festival Join in on this community event Clark Days Every year more than 800 stu- Rangers, and more. Texas Rangers Heri- teaming up to present a heart-racing fine celebrating the changing seasons. Explore dents and thousands of history enthusiasts tage Center, 1636 E. Main. 830-990-1192; art experience. Take a walk on the art side the historical homestead, teaching gar- gather to experience Texas history first- trhc.org every second Saturday of the month. Look dens, and farmers market. There are chil- hand. The first day is designated just for FREDERICKSBURG: March 16 Lucken- for the flashy banners displayed through- dren’s activities, adult workshops, and schools, and the second day is open to the bach Mud Dauber Festival and Chili out Boerne. Hill Country Mile, 100 N. Main. local food and artisans. Historic Herff public. Living historians representing all Cookoff Feel the heat at this open chili 210-954-6659; visitboerne.org Farm, 33 Herff Road. 830-249-4616; periods of Fort Clark’s history show cookoff and music festival named in honor visitboerne.org BOERNE: March 21 A Thirst for Nature demonstrations, give lectures, and answer of that pesky wasp. Luckenbach Texas. Every third Thursday of the month, the questions. This year, more than 100 living 830-997-3224; luckenbachtexas.com Cibolo Nature Center hosts a specially historians from across Texas are expected FREDERICKSBURG: March 24 Freder- themed event where visitors can learn to participate. Experience reveille bright icksburg Music Club presents Rastrelli about the different plants and wildlife of and early in the morning, periodic demon- Cello Quartet This singularly unique Boerne and the Hill Country’s surrounding strations throughout the day, and retreat ensemble has been thrilling audiences areas. Sip on an adult beverage made to as the day draws to an end. 300 US 90. with their renderings of nontraditional match the theme for that month, or choose 830-563-2493; fortclarkdays.org programming since 2002. Fredericksburg the non-alcoholic version for the kids. FREDERICKSBURG: Feb. 15-March 3 United Methodist Church, 1800 N. Llano. Cibolo Nature Center, 140 City Park Road. “Monty Python’s Spamalot” This British fredericksburgmusicclub.com 830-249-4616; visitboerne.org comedy parodies the legend of King Arthur FREDERICKSBURG: March 29-30 Fort BOERNE: March 22 Camerata San Anto- and his band of haphazard knights as they BEFORE Martin Scott Days This living history event nio Concert Enjoy a chamber music con- sing and dance their way through an inane brings the 1850s fort to life with cannon fir- cert inspired by the strength of the human YOU GO divine quest for the Holy Grail. Steve W. ings, bugle calls, military drills, soldiers’ spirit in the face of the depths of human Planning a trip? Shepherd Theater, 1668 S. US 87. 830-997- stories, and pioneer crafts and cooking. cruelty, featuring violinist Anastasia Parker, Find real-time 3588; fredericksburgtheater.org Fort Martin Scott, 1606 E. Main. 830-217- violist Emily Freudigman, cellist Ken Freu- highway conditions and First Friday 3200; ftmartinscott.org digman, and pianist Viktor Valkov. First FREDERICKSBURG: March 1 Tour fine art United Methodist Church, 205 James St. weather feeds online Art Walk Fredericksburg FREDERICKSBURG: March 29-April 14 galleries offering special exhibits, demon- Gather your herd and head to 210-492-9519; cameratasa.org at drivetexas.org Texas Hill Country Wine and Wildflower or by calling strations, refreshments, and extended Journey Enjoy Hill Country wineries and Bandera for Springtime fun! BOERNE: March 23 Concert in the Cave– . viewing hours the first Friday of every wildflowers with self-guided tours, includ- Spring Equinox A concert in the Cave 800-452-9292 month. Participating fine art galleries in ing special events, tastings, and discounts. Without A Name is a musical experience Western Entertainment Fredericksburg. 830-997-6523; ffawf.com Various locations. 872-216-9463; unlike any other. Immerse yourself in the Saturday afternoons and WWII texaswinetrail.com natural acoustics of the Queen’s Throne FREDERICKSBURG: March 9-10 Live Music nightly, year round Room. Cave Without A Name, 325 Kreutz- Pacific Combat Program at the National FREDERICKSBURG: March 30 Hill Coun- Museum of the Pacific War History try Indian Artifact Show Shop more than berg Road. 830-537-4212; visitboerne.org BULVERDE: March 2, 9, 16, 23, 30 Satur- comes to life with equipment and weapons 75 tables of Native American artifacts includ- BOERNE: March 23 Hot Rod Night day Night Rodeo This rodeo features all used during WWII and a battle re-enact- ing arrowheads, beads, and pottery. Pioneer With live music and classic cars, this event types of Texas entertainment, from live ment set on an island in the Pacific. Pacific Pavilion at Lady Bird Johnson Municipal Park. is reminiscent of old-fashioned Americana music and dancing to mechanical bulls, Combat Zone, 508 E. Austin. 830-997- street parties—a gathering place for old 830-626-5561; hillcountryindianartifacts.com Wild Hog Explosion • Mar. 16 mutton’ bustin’, and calf scrambles. Enjoy 8600; pacificwarmuseum.org and new friends. Soda Pops, 103 N. Main. beer, wine, and soft drinks coupled with GEORGETOWN: March 29-30 Quilt Show Biker Rallies of Texas - Thunder in the Hills • Mar.28 - 31 830-331-8799; visitboerne.org barbecue, tacos, steak, burgers, and more. FREDERICKSBURG: March 11-16 Spring This quilt show has vendors, a raffle quilt, Buckwild Rough Stock Rodeo • Apr. 13 Break at The Pioneer Museum Early tea room, and a silent auction. Georgetown BOERNE: March 26 The Ukulele Orches- Tejas Rodeo Company, 401 Obst Road. Texas frontier presenters provide Community Center, 445 E. Morrow St. Ride & Rise Above - Bike Rally benefits Warriors Heart • Apr. 27 tra of Great Britain The Ukulele Orchestra 830-980-2226; tejasrodeo.com hands-on activities for kids ages 6 to 17. 512-658-6973; handcraftsunlimited.com Medina River Clean Up • May 4 of Great Britain is a global sensation and Texas DRIPPING SPRINGS: March 30-31 Pioneer Museum, 325 W. Main. 830-990- nothing short of a U.K. national treasure. Night Sky Festival Celebrate the night GRUENE: March 1, 8, 15, 22, 29 Friday Bandera ProRodeo, PRCA Rodeo • May 24-26 8441; pioneermuseum.net Their show provides pure entertainment, with the return of Texas’ most loved Afternoon Club A Gruene Hall tradition, Funtier Days Parade • May 25 dead-pan British humour and irresistible star-studded event. On Saturday, this free FREDERICKSBURG: March 15 Freder- now in its 20th year, where hipsters, old- Funtier Days Arts & Crafts • May 25 - 26 foot-tapping music. Masters of the unex- biannual event features fun daytime and icksburg Theater Company presents The sters, suits, locals, and drifters mix it up to pected: whether reimagining folk songs, nighttime activities, including solar obser- Hideout Theatre Austin’s premier impro- start their weekend rite (pun intended). Historical Gunfight Re-enactments twisting classical music, or playing all- vations, mobile planetariums, demonstra- visation theatre company performs their This quintessential Friday happy hour cele- Most Saturdays in the backyard of the Visitors Center original compositions. Boerne Champion tions of glare-reducing lighting, opportuni- brand of award-winning comedy. Steve W. brates the warmer weather with great beer High School Auditorium, 201 Charger Blvd. ties to meet astronomers, tales of the night Shepherd Theater, 1668 US 87. 830-997- prices, prize giveaways, and the best in BanderaCowboyCapital.com • 830-796-3045 830-331-9079; visitboerne.org sky from indigenous cultures, delicious 3588; fredericksburgtheater.org Texas tunes broadcast live by KNBT 92.1

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FM Radio New Braunfels. There’s even a and has their choice of 10 wine and/or beer Theater, 305 Washington St. 830-896- 3600 Fredericksburg Road. 830-895- LLANO: March 29-30 Wildflowers in NEW BRAUNFELS: March 1 Johnny Bush very special guest interview each week. samples and a tasting at each of the par- 6116; playhouse2000.com 4233; kerrvillehillswinery.com Bloom Quilt Show The show features in Concert Celebrate Texas Independence Past guests include Ray Benson, Steve ticipating eateries. Live entertainment KERRVILLE: March 2 Hill Country KERRVILLE: March 29-April 13 “Foot- more than 100 quilts, door prizes, a quilt Day with Texas Country Music Hall of Earle, Delbert McClinton, Radney Foster, helps set the fun and festive mood. A Chorale Classical Musical Festival Enjoy a lavish porduction of this raffle, bed turning, vendors, demos, Famer Johnny Bush. He is best known for Hayes Carll, and Ray Wylie Hubbard. complimentary photo booth is also set up, loose” Enjoy a classical concert. Location TBA. modern Broadway musical. Cailloux The- speakers, a thrift shop, the Antique his distinctive voice and as the writer of Gruene Hall, 1281 Gruene Road. 830-606- and photos are included. One Eleven East, 830-895-9760; hillcountrychorale.org Sewing and Quilting Museum, and more. “Whiskey River,” a Top 10 hit for himself 1281; gruenehall.com ater, 910 Main St. 830-896-9393; 111 East St. 512-759-4003; facebook.com/ and Willie Nelson’s signature song. Braun- KERRVILLE: March 2 Hill Country Swap caillouxtheater.com John L. Kuykendall Arena & Events GRUENE: March 2 Texas Independence downtownhutto tex Performing Arts Theatre, 290 W. San Meet This shopping experience is a giant Center, 2200 W. RR 152. 325-247-5354; Day Celebration To celebrate the 182nd LLANO: March 2 Antler Drop Derby HUTTO: March 30 Crawfish Festival community garage sale, flea market, and hcqguild.wordpress.com/2019-quilt-show Antonio St. 830-627-0808; brauntex.org anniversary of Texas independence, The Hutto Area Chamber of Commerce The fourth annual fundraising event trade days all in one. Buy or sell new, NEW BRAUNFELS: March 5 Alex Meixner Gruene Historic District is throwing its hosts the annual festival with 50-plus arts includes dinner, entertainment, raffles, LLANO: March 30 Llano Art Studio Tour used, antiques, collectibles, arts and Now that he’s finished up his ninth annual Texas-size celebration and craft vendors and an inflatable kid games, and a live auction to raise money @ LAST Visit with artists in their studios. in Concert crafts, knives, books, furniture, tools, with special offers and special events. zone area with entertainment on the com- for the Llano Parks Project. Proceeds from Llano Fine Art Guild, 503 Bessemer. movie with Jack Black, made appearances clothing, kitchen and household items, Gruene Historic District, 1601 Hunter Road. munity stage. Of course, there is also this event go directly towards fixing Llano’s 325-247-5354; llanofineartsguild.com on “The Late Show with Stephen Colbert” and much more. Concessions are on-site 830-629-5077; gruenetexas.com plenty of crawfish. Downtown Hutto, 122 parks that were damaged by floodwaters and “The Today Show,” polka king Alex and lots of free parking is available. Pets MASON: March 2 Seaquist Mansion Tour East St. 512-759-4400; huttochamber.com in late 2018. Ramblin’ Rose, 809 W. Young Meixner returns to the Brauntex Theatre. GRUENE: March 2 Kinderschuhe 5K Run on a leash are welcome. Kerr County Hill Tour the historic three-story Victorian St. 325-247-5354; llanoparksproject.org His annual Fat Tuesday concert has and Walk All proceeds help Communities “The Zirkels mansion. Seaquist House, 400 Broad St. INGRAM: March 22-April 13 Country Youth Event Center, 3785 SH 27. become a legendary showcase of the In Schools purchase shoes for low-income Zwei” Art Exhibit The exhibit features LLANO: March 15-18 LEAF: Llano Earth 325-347-4058; masontxcoc.com 830-459-6198; kerrmarketdays.org many styles of music that his band per- school children. Open to all ages. Gruene two well-known, local artists: Al and Art Fest Watch internationally renowned Kerr County MEDINA: March 2 The Old Timers Trad- forms. Brauntex Performing Arts Theatre, Historic District, 1601 Hunter Road. 830- Mary Zirkel. Hill Country Arts Foundation, KERRVILLE: March 2 artists defy gravity with amazingly bal- Market Days Shop at an indoor market- ing Post Meet local artists and artisans on 290 W. San Antonio St. 830-627-0808; 629-8486 or 830-629-5077; nbu5k.com 120 Point Theatre Road. 830-367-5120; anced rock sculptures. Listen to great place for vendors of original handcrafted the first Saturday of the month. The Old brauntex.org or gruenetexas.com hcaf.com musicians fill the park with song. Try your goods, artwork, and homegrown plants Timer, 14178 SH 16. 830-796-3045; GRUENE: March 10 Gospel Brunch with hand at rock balancing or see if you’ve got NEW BRAUNFELS: March 7 Memories of and produce. Pets on a leash are welcome. banderacowboycapital.com a Texas Twist Bret Graham sings his what it takes to compete in the World Rock Elvis Enjoy an unforgettable evening com- Kerr County Hill Country Youth Event cowboy style Gospel tunes and is accom- Stacking Championship. For kids there are MEDINA: March 21 Third Thursday plete with a three-course chef-prepared Center, 3785 SH 27. 830-895-7524; panied by The New Soul Invaders, an plenty of activities, including a climbing Cowboy Camp Pickers who play cowboy, dinner and a show. Award-winning enter- kerrmarketdays.org uplifting gospel band. The New Orle- wall, face painting, and more. Adults can take Texas, or Western swing music are invited to tainer, Travis Hudson, takes attendees on a ans-style gospel brunch features a buffet KERRVILLE: March 9 Rockapella— part in workshops, view and create art, sit in. The public is welcome. Bandera Bever- trip down memory lane as he performs catered by Gristmill River Restaurant Pioneers in the World of A Capella or just relax in the sun. Grenwelge Park. age Barn Pavilion, 14178 SH 16. 830-796- nostalgia-worthy Elvis tunes. Take a trip to & Bar. Gruene Hall, 1281 Gruene Road. Their mix of original arrangements from 325-247-5354; llanoearthartfest.org 3045; banderacowboycapital.com another place and time with Memories of 830-606-1281; gruenehall.com/calendar the worlds of pop, soul, motown, and more GRUENE: March 16-17 Old Gruene ensures an unforgettable night. Cailloux Market Days Nearly 100 vendors offer SUBSCRIBE Theater, 910 Main St. 830-896-9393; uniquely crafted items and packaged FOR FREE caillouxtheater.com Texas foods. Gruene Historic District, To order a free KERRVILLE: March 9-10 San Antonio 1601 Hunter Road. 830-629-5077; Annual one-year subscription­ Kennel Club All Breed Dog Show gruenemarketdays.com all-breed dog show features approximately to the quarterly GRUENE: March 16 St. Paddy’s Day 5K 1,000 dogs and more than 100 breeds and 1K Leprechaun Kids Run Celebrate Texas Highways exhibited. Kerr County Hill Country Youth St. Paddy’s Day. Enjoy an easy out and Events Calendar, visit Event Center, 3785 SH 27. 210-725-0661; back route along beautiful streets with texashighways.com/ sanantoniokennelclub.com deer watching, food, music, and beer. eventsubscription. KERRVILLE: March 23 Camerata San Green attire is strongly encouraged. Antonio Concert Enjoy a chamber music Rockin R River Rides, 1405 Gruene Road. concert inspired by the strength of the 877-806-3987; athleteguild.com human spirit in the face of the depths of GRUENE: March 21 Come and Taste It: human cruelty, featuring violinist Anastasia Meet Texas’ Best Winemakers Sample Parker, violist Emily Freudigman, cellist Texas’ best wines and craft brews on the JOHNSON CITY: March 23-24 Market Ken Freudigman, and pianist Viktor Valkov. third Thursday of each month throughout Days Local artisans sell handmade items, Schreiner University, 2100 Memorial Blvd. the year (except January). A featured wine- jewelry, and plants. Food trucks are on- 210-492-9519; cameratasa.org maker showcases three of their newest site. City Park, Avenue G at US 290. releases, top-selling, or hardest-to-find KERRVILLE: March 23 Camerata San 830-868-7684; lbjcountry.com wines, alongside a craft brew hand-picked Antonio String Quartet—Complexity by The Grapevine staff. The Grapevine, JOHNSON CITY: March 30 Art Walk The group performs Beethoven’s String 1612 Hunter Road. 830-606-0093; All galleries are open to view the newest Quartet in D Minor, Op. 18 No. 3; F Minor, grapevineingruene.com exhibitions and artists. Adult beverages Op. 95 “Serioso”; and E-flat Major, Op. 127. and snacks are served. Nugent Avenue and Schreiner University, 2100 Memorial Blvd. HUTTO: March 23 Reds, Whites, and Main Street. 830-868-7684; artjc.org 210-492-9519; cameratasa.org Brews Enjoy tastings from Texas wineries and Texas breweries, as well as scrump- KERRVILLE: March 1-3 “The Outsiders” KERRVILLE: March 24 Painting with tious food from local restaurants and Playhouse 2000 Youth Theater, students Pizzaz Enjoy a glass of wine, chocolate catering companies. Each attendee ages 12-18, presents “The Outsiders” by treats, and lots of fun while creating a per- receives a commemorative tasting glass S.E. Hinton. Playhouse 2000 VK Garage sonalized wine glass. 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Elvis. Sylver Spoon, 6700 N. I-35. lenging hills and flat stretches, and the WIMBERLEY: March 9 Second Saturday and dancers from all over Texas. There is mance Hall, 72 W. College Ave. 325-655- University of Houston, gives a free lecture 830-627-7226; sylverspoon.com entirety of the course is run on paved sur- Gallery Trail On the second Saturday of free admission for non-square dancers. 4136; sanangelosymphony.org on the Greater Texas and Pan-American every month, galleries in and around NEW BRAUNFELS: March 14 Mary Shel- faces. Tanger Outlet Center, 4015 I-35 N. Square and round dance lessons are SAN ANGELO: March 7 “Evita” With more Exposition of 1937 in Dallas. San Angelo ley’s “Frankenstein” Written two centu- 512-393-5930; scallywompus.com/ Wimberley invite visitors to come early offered throughout the year by local than 20 major awards to its credit, the Museum of Fine Arts, 1 Love St. 325-653- ries ago in 1818, “Frankenstein: The Modern san-marcos-half-marathon and stay late for wine, light bites, and clubs. Lubbock Association SRDF Dance original Broadway and West End produc- 3333; samfa.org an art-filled evening. Various locations. Center, 2305 120th St. 806-799-1324; Prometheus,” is the first true science fic- STONEWALL: March 9-24 Spring Break tion of Tim Rice and Andrew Lloyd Web- SAN ANGELO: March 8-10 Frontier 269-290-5001; gallerytrail.com squaredancetx.com tion novel. Years ahead of its time, the Activities at the LBJ National Historical ber’s iconic musical embarks on an inter- Ladies Living History Symposium story has since become the inspiration of Park Enjoy several talks throughout the WIMBERLEY: March 10 Starlight Sym- POST: March 8-10 Old Mill Trade Days national tour this year, directed by This event has workshops and presenta- countless films and stage adaptations. day by LBJ staff about the Hangar, Secret phony Orchestra Features young artists With more than 120 vendors, food, and legendary Broadway director Hal Prince. tions covering the lives, clothing, daily rou- “Frankenstein” is a living, breathing, grue- concerts. Wimberley First Baptist Church, Service Building, Texas White House, and entertainment, everyone can enjoy a “Evita” charts the story of Eva Peron, wife tines, and customs of the ladies of the late some outcome of scientific discovery. The 15951 Winters Mill Parkway. 830-865- various other topics. LBJ National Historical great day. Post Tex Mill, 318 S. Avenue F. of Argentine dictator Juan Peron, from her 1800s frontier. Fort Concho National His- piece still poses a myriad of critical ethical 0956; starlightsymphony.org humble beginnings to the extraordinary Park. 830-868-7128; nps.gov/lyjo oldmilltradedays.com toric Landmark, 630 S. Oakes St. 325-234- questions. Just because it can be done, wealth, power, and status that ultimately 0316; fortconcho.com should it be done? Brauntex Performing STONEWALL: March 30 LBJ 100 Bicycle SAN ANGELO: Through Aug. 18 Richard led her to be heralded as the “spiritual Arts Theatre, 290 W. San Antonio St. Tour The 12th annual event includes and Pam Salmon Sculpture Competition leader of the nation” by the Argentine SAN ANGELO: March 9-10 Crazy Desert 830-627-0808; brauntex.org/tickets Routes of 10, 30, 42, and 62 miles through- PANHANDLE PLAINS The fifth biennial juried competition fea- people. “Evita” features some of the best- Trail Race The race includes a 100K, 50K, out the scenic Hill Country. Lyndon B. John- tures 12 large outdoor sculptures. Sunken NEW BRAUNFELS: March 14 Squeeze- BIG SPRING: March 2-3 Gem and Mineral loved songs in musical theater, including 13.1K, and 10K. The location has a good mix son National Historical Park, 199 Park Road Garden Park, 704 S. David St. 325-653- box and Mollie B in Concert Come see Show The 50th annual show has displays, “Don’t Cry For Me Argentina,” “On This of rolling hills and a variety of terrain. The 52. 830-868-7128; lbj100bicycletour.org International Polka Hall of Famer Mollie B. dealers, working demonstrations, and food 3333; samfa.org Night of a Thousand Stars,” “Oh What a course for the 5K and 10K stays within the as she performs live folk dance music. vendors. Howard County Fair Barn, 2900 SAN ANGELO: Through March 30 Circus,” “You Must Love Me,” and “Another northern part of the park, which is less Squeezbox has something for everyone in Old State Highway 80. 432-528-7323 “Early Texas Ceramics and Furniture” Suitcase in Another Hall.” Murphey Perfor- varied in terrain. The 13.1K, 50K, and 100K their huge repetoire of more than 800 mance Hall, 72 W. College Ave. 325-655- all have more technical terrain and more BIG SPRING: March 16 St. Patrick’s Day A wide array of early Texas ceramics and songs, featuring tunes in Czech, Polish, and 4136; sanangelopac.org climbing that is true to low-desert running. Pub Crawl A fun evening to celebrate St. furniture are shown at this exhibit. San German. Krause’s Cafe, 148 S. Castell Ave. Patrick’s Day downtown at The Train Car, Angelo Museum of Fine Arts, 1 Love St. SAN ANGELO: March 7, 21, 28 San Angelo State Park, 7126 N. FM 2288. 830-625-2807; krausescafe.com/events Mezcal, Lumbre, John Wesley’s, Pharmacy 325-653-3333; samfa.org Art Thursday Free art activities are 325-655-4136; trailracingovertexas.com/ crazy-desert-trail-race NEW BRAUNFELS: March 16-17 Hill Bar & Parlor, and Desert Flower. This is not SAN ANGELO: March 2 San Angelo Sym- provided for children and their families. The event promotes art, Country Comicon a free event. Various locations. 432-263- phony Concert: “The Sounds of Spain” San Angelo Museum of Fine Arts, 1 Love St. SAN ANGELO: March 9 Family Day Hero! literacy, and imagination through comics FIND MORE 8235; visitbigspring.com Virtuoso guitarist, Mauricio Diaz, takes the 325-653-3333; samfa.org Enjoy hands-on art activities and free and pop culture. It features comic books, EVENTS ONLINE BIG SPRING: March 30 Point of Grace stage in a stunning night of classics with a SAN ANGELO: March 7 Collectors Soci- admission. San Angelo Museum of Fine toys, cards, games, artwork, cosplay, Concert BAD Events LLC welcomes touch of Spanish flair. Murphey Perfor- Rex Koontz, Ph. D at Arts, 1 Love St. 325-653-3333; samfa.org apparel, guest creators, and celebrities. Texas Highways ety Lecture Series award-winning Christian contemporary Break out your capes, helmets, light sabers, Events Calendar listings artists Point of Grace, presented by Frank- and wands and gather for a fun weekend. can be found online lin and Son and Bulldog Steel. Big Spring Civic & Convention Center, 375 S. Castell Ave. with additional details about Municipal Auditorium, 310 E. 3rd St. 830-625-2385; hillcountrycomicon.com these events and others. Visit 432-755-9529; badeventstx.com NEW BRAUNFELS: March 21 Storm texashighways.com/events DALHART: March 2 Fireman’s Chili Large in Concert Storm Large shot to or traveltexas.com for This annual fundraiser serves chili, national prominence as a finalist on the a searchable list Supper stew, beans, and dessert. Rita Blanca CBS show “Rock Star: Supernova.” She of events. Coliseum, 1219 FM 281. 806-244-5454; joined Michael Feinstein as special guest on the Jazz at Lincoln Center Popular dalhartfire.com Song series, as well as performed with DALHART: March 16-17 Rita Blanca Liza Minnelli, Joel Grey, and the Pasadena Rampage This is a trail run and bike race. Pops. Storm made her debut as guest The trail run has 5K and 10K distances, vocalist with the band Pink Martini in April and the bike race has 11-mile and 20- UVALDE: March 8 Four Square Friday 2011. Brauntex Performing Arts Theatre, mile options. Rita Blanca Lake Trail. The event offers late-night shopping, food, 290 W. San Antonio St. 830-627-0808; bikereg.com/rbrampage live music, and art. Historic Downtown brauntex.org Uvalde, North Getty Street. 830-278-4115; DALHART: March 20 Dust Bowl Mara- SAN MARCOS: March 2 Mystick Krewe of visituvalde.com thon Five days, five marathons, and five Okeanos Mardi Gras Parade This free states. All events include half-marathons, annual event flows through three historic UVALDE: March 23 Corks and Kegs and walkers are welcome. Rita Blanca Lake neighborhoods. This year’s theme is Queso Fest Enjoy three things Texas does Trail. 806-244-5646; mainlymarathons.com/ “Okeanos Salutes Texas Independence” best: queso, craft beer, and live music. series-3/dust-bowl There is a queso competition and food and since the event falls on Texas Indepen- LUBBOCK: March 1-2 Texas State dence Day. Belvin Street. 512-659-6668; retail vendors. Uvalde Memorial Park, 379- 443 E. Main St. 830-278-3361; uvalde.org Federation of Square and Round mistickkreweofokeanos.com Dancers Conclave Meeting and Dance SAN MARCOS: March 10 Half Marathon, WIMBERLEY: March 2 Market Day More Square dancing is a clean, family-ori- 10K, and 5K The course is an out-and- than 450 outdoor booths are filled with art, ented, fun activity for all ages from early back loop that starts near the Prime Out- furniture, collectibles, and treasures of all teens to nonagenarians. Guests have the lets and the Tanger Outlet Center. The race kinds. Live music and food and drink make opportunity to meet the officers from the course runs through both commercial for a shopper’s delight. Lions Field, 601 FM Texas State Federation of Square and areas and farmland. It is a mixture of chal- 2325. 512-847-2201; shopmarketdays.com Round Dancers, plus many other officers

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SAN ANGELO: March 17 Chamber Music teens to nonagenarians. Guests have the Downtown Conroe, 234 N. Main St. 936- sale. There is also music, vendors, herb Historic Downtown Kilgore, Kilgore and Temple Theater, 3500 S. First St. 936-633- Series Concert Tenor Dr. Joshua Diaz per- opportunity to meet the officers from the 539-8879; greaterconroeartsalliance.com talks, artists, and children’s activities to Main Street. 903-984-2593; kilgogh.com 5454; angelinaarts.org forms. San Angelo Museum of Fine Arts, Texas State Federation of Square and round out the day. Wynne Home Arts CONROE: March 16 Sound of Texas Music KILGORE: March 30-April 28 Avalon LUFKIN: March 17 “Daniel Tiger’s 1 Love St. 325-653-3333; samfa.org Round Dancers, plus many other officers Center, 1428 11th Street. 936-891-5024; Series featuring Pam Tillis Pam Tillis Faire Experience medieval renaissance in Neighborhood—King for a Day” SAN ANGELO: March 18-19 “The World and dancers from all over Texas. There is performs her great country hits. Crighton texasthymeunit.org the Piney Woods. From jousting knights Based on the No. 1 PBS KIDS TV series, free admission for non-square dancers. of Musicals” This is a show for the entire Theatre, 234 N. Main St. 936-539-6009; JEFFERSON: March 29-31 Charles Gar- and artisans to food and drink, this spring this delightful musical is for all the little Square and round dance lessons are family, so get ready to be enthralled and friendsofconroe.com rett Memorial Metal Detecting Hunt event is perfect for the whole family. tigers and their moms and dads. Not only is offered throughout the year by local sing along to all your favorite and beloved Come out for a great weekend of metal Avalon Faire Renaissance Park, 1076 FM this performance filled with sweetness, clubs. Square Dance Land, 812 Travis St. CONROE: March 19-20 Big Top Circus musicals in one unforgettable evening. An experience for everyone to enjoy. Don’t detecting honoring the late Charles Garrett, 1252 W. 903-985-0165; avalonfaire.com charm, and songs to sing along with, it Murphey Performance Hall, 72 W. College 940-790-4565; squaredancetx.com featuring six different hunts: Best Finds teaches valuable lessons of kindness, miss the live action. Lone Star Convention KILGORE: March 30 Lone Star Lugnuts Ave. 325-655-4136; sanangelopac.org WICHITA FALLS: March 30-31 Top of Hunt, Lights Out Hunt, Free Range Hunt, helping others, and being a friend. Ange- & Expo Center, 9055 Airport Road. 936- Car Show The famous car show is back Texas Market Presented by Wichita and Kids Hunt (for those 12 and younger), lina College Temple Theater, 3500 S. First SAN ANGELO: March 30 San Angelo 538-8000; carsonbarnescircus.com again. Between 150 and 200 vehicles are Enjoy beer by Zero County Heritage Society, this annual event with an Optional Silver Hunt and Relic Hunt. St. 936-633-5454; angelinaarts.org Craft Beer Experience CONROE: March 29-April 7 Montgomery expected for this year’s annual show, One Ale House, tunes by BackBeat Music entices visitors to shop all weekend with Prize tokens are hidden in each hunt area. County Fair & Rodeo This 10-day event including a variety of cars, trucks, and LUFKIN: March 21 Black Violin in Con- Company, and fun from downtown vendors vintage dealers, artisans, and crafters. Ray Find one for a chance to win Garrett detec- features two Texas country concerts, an motorcycles. Kilgore City Park, East North cert With their signature blend of classical at this third annual event. Bart DeWitt Clymer Exhibit Hall, 1000 Fifth St. 940- tors, Pro-Pointers, and more. Each hunt amazing CPRA rodeo, and carnival, plus Street. 903-235-0167 and hip-hop, these inspirational young Park, 330 S. Irving St. 325-655-4136 723-0623; topoftexasmarket.com fair food. Montgomery County Fairgrounds, package includes free tent camping in the musicians with a worldwide following LIBERTY: March 22-23 Liberty Jubilee SWEETWATER: March 2 40-Plus Team 9201 Airport Road. 936-760-3631; mcfa.org park. Diamond Don RV Park, 1602 SH 49. return to Lufkin for another exuberant per- This festival features arts and crafts, food, Roping This team roping is for ropers age 866-398-2038; garrett.com formance. Lufkin Middle School Audito- CROCKETT: March 9 Blood, Sweat, and music and entertainment, a barbecue 40 and older. East Covered Arena at Nolan KILGORE: March 29-31 KilGogh Arts rium, 900 E. Denman Ave. 936-633-5454; Tears in Concert A 21st-century version of cookoff, photo contest, kids area, carnival, County Coliseum, 220 Coliseum Drive. 325- Festival In its seventh year, Kilgore’s angelinaarts.org one of the music world’s most popular and book and bake sales. Downtown Lib- 212-2736; [email protected] annual arts festival has expanded to a LUFKIN: March 28 The Doo Wop Project bands; Blood, Sweat & Tears is the next erty. 936-336-3684; cityofliberty.org SWEETWATER: March 8-10 World’s chapter in a musical tale that stretches from three-day event that provides more time in Concert The Pines Theater presents an Largest Rattlesnake Roundup the creativity and turbulence of the late ’60s for people to view, experience, and LUFKIN: March 10 Celtic Nights: “Oceans evening filled with harmonies and classic Started in 1958, this annual snake-centric FOLLOW to the swiftly changing world of the 21st cen- immerse themselves in the art showcased of Hope” An epic story told through song, ’60s hits. Former stars of Broadway’s hits event features an array of activities such tury. Hit singles include “You’ve Made Me So by artists from East Texas and beyond. music, and dance, this memorable journey “Jersey Boys” and “Motown: The Musical,” as the Rattlesnake Parade; a carnival; a US ON Very Happy”, “Spinning Wheel,” and “When I This year’s theme of “Gogh Big or Go takes the audience through stories and The Doo Wop Project brings unparalleled gun, knife, and coin show; a cookoff; INSTAGRAM Die.” Crockett Civic Center, 1100 Edmiston Home” is sure to produce thought- songs passed down from generations of authenticity of sound and vocal excellence guided hunts; dancing; a snake-eating Drive. 936-544-427; pwfaa.org provoking artwork to the annual artist Irish ancestors and culture, through heart- to recreate some of the greatest music in When you’re out and about contest; a beard contest; the longest snake and student artwork competitions. break and triumph. Angelina College American pop and rock ‘n’ roll history. The HUNTSVILLE: March 2 Texas Indepen- contest; an indoor and outdoor flea at various events across the state this spring, post your dence Day and Sam Houston’s Birthday market; and food trucks. Nolan County A special ceremony honors photos on Instagram so we Celebration Coliseum, 220 Coliseum Drive. 325-235- General Sam Houston at his gravesite in 3484; rattlesnakeroundup.net can join in on the fun. Oakwood Cemetery and the gravesite cer- SWEETWATER: March 22-23 College Tag @TexasHighways and emony includes a “Baptized Texan Cere- Rodeo College students compete in rodeo include #TrueTexas in your mony.” Immediately following is a lun- events. Nolan County Coliseum, 220 Coli- caption for a chance cheon. The day culminates at the Sam seum Drive. 325-235-3484; nolancc.com to be featured. Houston Statue and Visitors Center with a “Toast to Texas,” birthday cake, and a spe- WICHITA FALLS: March 5-6 Paw Patrol Live “The Great Pirate Adventure” It’s cial commemorative award. Various loca- Pirate Day in Adventure Bay, and Ryder tions throughout Huntsville. 936-291-9726; needs all paws on deck as he and the Paw huntsvilletexas.com Patrol discover a secret treasure map HUNTSVILLE: March 9-10 Rusty, Chippy, while on a mission to rescue Cap’n Turbot Vintage, Hippy, and Garden Show Brings from a mysterious cavern. It’s up to Chase, an antique, vintage, and repurpose won- PINEY WOODS Marshall, Skye, and all their heroic pirate derland to this little corner of East Texas. pup friends to save the day and find the CONROE: March 7-9 Young Texas Artists Walker County Fairgrounds, 3925 SH 30. pirate treasure before Mayor Humdinger Young Texas Artists is dedicated to 936-291-8763; huntsvilleantiqueshow.com finds it first. Kay Yeager Coliseum, 1000 encouraging excellence in young Texas HUNTSVILLE: March 21-30 Walker Fifth St. 940-761-5500; wfmpec.com musicians, inspiring their audiences and County Fair & Rodeo This event show- WICHITA FALLS: March 16 St. Patrick’s enriching the community’s cultural life. cases a wide range of agricultural and live- Day Street Festival The charm and cul- Crighton Theatre, 234 N. Main St. 936-756- stock products and services, craft items, ture of the Emerald Isle takes over down- 7017; ytamc.com rides, food and beverages, free music, free town Wichita Falls for this annual street CONROE: March 9-16 Rising Stars and attractions, and family oriented games. festival. Downtown Wichita Falls. 940- Legends of Texas The event kicks off its Walker County Fairgrounds, 3925 SH 30. 322-4525; downtownproud.com third year with a weeklong celebration of 936-291-8763; walkercountyfair.com WICHITA FALLS: March 30 Red River the arts and culture. It brings the commu- HUNTSVILLE: March 30 Herb Festival Valley Square and Round Dance Associ- nity a smorgasbord of fine art offerings, Sponsored by the Texas Thyme Unit of The ation Teen Scholarship Fundraiser from painting, sculpture, and poetry, to Herb Society of America, the Herb Festival Dance Square dancing is a clean, family- theater and music, culminating with a per- has a large selection of locally grown herb oriented, fun activity for all ages from early formance by a Texas legend on March 16. plants, perennials, and pollinator plants for

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Pines Theater, 113 S. First St. 936-633- of the city. Ruby M. Mize Azalea Garden, Texas State Railroad, 789 Park Road 70. TYLER: March 9 Hit the Bricks: Second media and beyond, Dan Rather has earned dressed in period clothing stand at the 0359; thepines.visitlufkin.com 2107 University Drive. 936-564-7351; 855-632-7729; texasstaterailroad.net Saturday Downtown businesses and his place as one of the world’s most influ- grave site and portray notable Tyler and attractions (around the square and off ential and respected journalists. R. Don Smith County citizens buried in this beau- MARSHALL: March 29-30 East Texas visitnacogdoches.org PALESTINE: March 29-April 7 “Gilligan’s the square) burst with activities the Cowan Fine and Performing Arts Center, tiful old cemetery. Oakwood Cemetery, Square and Round Dance Hoedown PALESTINE: March 22-April 7 Dogwood Island The Musical” Shows are 7-10 p.m. second Saturday of every month. 3900 University Blvd., FAC 1120. 903-566- 714 W. Oakwood. 903-316-2201; Square dancing is a clean, family-oriented, Trails Celebration Held for more than 80 March 29-30 and April 5-7, plus 2-5 p.m. fun activity for all ages from early teens to years, this celebration allows visitors to March 31 and April 7. Historic Texas Tyler Downtown Square. 903-592-1661; 7424; cowancenter.org oakwoodcemeterytyler.com nonagenarians. Guests have the opportu- enjoy the beauty of the dogwood trees in Theatre, 213 W. Crawford. 903-922-1126; visittyler.com/secondsaturday TYLER: March 22-April 7 Azalea and TYLER: March 30 New York Philhar- nity to meet the officers from the Texas State Davey Dogwood Park. Activities are planned thetexastheater.com TYLER: March 16 The Chieftains in Con- Spring Flower Trail Enjoy the vivid colors monic in Concert The acclaimed ensem- Federation of Square and Round Dancers, plus each weekend, including a festival the first PALESTINE: March 29-31 Old Time Music cert As the band most recognized for rein- and sweet scents that only an East Texas ble is playing pieces by Haydn, Shosta- many other officers and dancers from all over weekend. Other activities include a historic and Dulcimer Festival The 18th annual venting traditional Irish music on a con- spring can provide. Make plans to take in kovich, and Brahms. R. Don Cowan Fine Texas. There is free admission for non-square tour, car show, brunch, live theater show, festival features workshops, concerts, temporary and international scale, six-time the special Azalea and Spring Flower and Performing Arts Center, 3900 Uni- dancers. Square and round dance lessons chuckwagon race, and a farm and flower jam sessions, and more. The Museum for Grammy winners The Chieftains have been Trail events. Travel through 10 miles of versity Blvd., FAC 1120. 903-566-7141; are offered throughout the year by local market. Historic Main Street, 825 W. Spring East Texas Culture, 400 Micheaux Ave. making music together for more than 50 residential gardens and historic homes cowancenter.org sites, and stop to visit with the Azalea clubs. Marshall Civic Center, 2501 East End St. 903-723-3014; texasdogwoodtrails.com 903-723-3014 years. Their ability to transcend musical WOODVILLE: March 2 Toast to Texas Blvd. S. 903-790-4565; etsrda.com boundaries has notably hailed them as one Belles, the official greeters of the Azalea PALESTINE: March 24-April 7 Dogwood TYLER: Through March 17 “Lagniappe: Independance Join Texans and honorary of the most renowned and revered musical Trail. Tyler Area Chamber of Commerce, MINEOLA: March 5, 12, 19, 26 Square Brunch A special brunch is served all three This solo Texans around the world in saluting Texas The Art of Letitia Huckaby” 315 N. 903-592-1661; Broadway Ave. Dancing Join in on square dancing every Sundays of the Dogwood Celebration. exhibition spotlights the family narratives groups to this day. The opening act for this Independence Day. The celebration visittyler.com/azaleatrail Monday night with national caller Tim Tyl. Sabor a Pasion is set among the dog- and African American history themes concert is Switchback, who play Ameri- includes a toast with pure East Texas American Legion Hall, 2015 US 80 E. woods, and cabins are also available for prevalent in the work of acclaimed pho- cana and Celtic tunes. R. Don Cowan Fine TYLER: March 22-23 Quilt Show spring water. Heritage Village Stage, 157 PR 903-312-3713; mineolarailers.com those who would like to plan a Dogwood tographer and multimedia artist Letitia and Performing Arts Center, 3900 Univer- Presented by the Quilter’s Guild of East 6000. 409-283-2272; heritage-village.org getaway. Sabor A Pasion, 110 Anderson sity Blvd., FAC 1120. 903-566-7424; Texas, this judged show displays more NACOGDOCHES: March 15-April 15 Huckaby. Tyler Museum of Art, 1300 S. WOODVILLE: March 22-April 6 Tyler County Road 406. 903-729-9500; cowancenter.org than 200 quilts, have demonstrations in Azalea Trail Travel to Nacogdoches, the Mahon Ave. 903-595-1001; tylermuseum.org County Dogwood Festival This festival is saborapasion.com quilting, member lectures, a featured Garden Capital of Texas, to view the larg- TYLER: March 2 FRESH 15 The 15K race TYLER: March 19 Distinguished Lecture the oldest outdoor historical pageant in the artist, vendors, and more. This year’s est azalea garden in the state. With more PALESTINE: March 24 Dogwood Brunch focuses on the runner experience, offering Series: Dan Rather With more than 60 south and calls attention to the beauty of theme is “Delectable Dresdens!” Harvey than 7,000 azaleas, the Ruby M. Mize Train Ride Enjoy the blooms of spring from the best swag, a safe and spectator-filled years spent chronicling our world and the area. The festival features live blue- Hall Convention Center, 2000 W. Front St. Azalea Garden located on the campus of the comfort of Texas State Railroad. course, and an awesome post-race party. nation, few can match the authority, expe- grass, gospel, and country music; village 903-581-6676; qgetx.org Stephen F. Austin State University boasts Mother Nature puts on a spectacular show All race revenue is donated to nonprofit rience, and perspective that the famed tour; demonstrations; exhibits; trail rides, spring color like nowhere else. While here, in east Texas and visitors are able to have organizations within the community. newsman brings to almost any subject. TYLER: March 23 Spirits of Oakwood parade; rodeo; 5K fun run; car and motor- take time to drive the scenic Azalea Trail a special brunch train ride to make the FRESH by Brookshire’s, 6991 Old Jackson- With a career that began in radio and is Take a guided walking tour through Tyler’s cycle exhibit; arts and crafts; food; corona- that stretches throughout gorgeous parts viewing a truly memorable occasion. The ville Highway. 903-534-3081; bgcracing.com currently shaping news coverage in social Texas Historic Cemetery. Historians tion ceremony; historical play; and fire-

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20 Texas Highways Events Calendar | SPRING 2019 SPRING 2019 | Texas Highways Events Calendar 21 MARCH 2019> Piney Woods works. Various locations. 409-283-2632; death of a fellow Marine at Guantanamo and culture. Downtown Bryan, 108 N. auctions. Cleburne Conference Center, 1501 Queen’s “We Will Rock You,” and Deep Find plenty of music, dancing, perfor- tylercountydogwoodfestival.org Bay sizzles on stage. The Navy lawyer, a Bryan Ave. 979-822-4920; facebook.com/ W. Henderson St. 817-558-1599; cfkjctx.org Purple’s “Smoke on the Water.” Rudder mances and food trucks for all to enjoy. callow young man more interested in soft- WOODVILLE: March 23 Festival of the downtownbryanartstep COLLEGE STATION: March 8 Koresh Theater, 401 Joe Routt Blvd. 979-845-1234; Ogletree Gap, 1878 Post Office Road. ball games than the case, expects a plea mscopas.org/red_hot_chili_pipers Arts Featured in the festival are heirloom BRYAN: March 30 Downtown Bryan Dance Company Show The Koresh Dance 254-458-8424; fivehillsartguild.com bargain and a cover-up of what really hap- quilts as well as new creations. This spe- Firkin Fest Firkins are small, generally, Company was founded in 1991 by Israeli- COLLEGE STATION: March 22 Boston CORSICANA: March 7 Bobby Bare in pened. Prodded by a female member of his cial display is a delight to see as quilts of wooden casks in which beer is fermented born choreographer and artistic director Pops in Concert This annual July 4th con- Concert Country legend Bobby Bare takes defense team, the lawyer eventually all ages fill the many buildings in the vil- and then served out of as well. The beer Ronen (Roni) Koresh. Known for its engag- cert is a tradition for families across the the stage at the historic and intimate makes a valiant effort to defend his clients lage. Heritage Village, 157 PR 6000. from firkins is not filtered and often, extra ing performances and technically superb nation. Now you can witness their phe- Palace Theatre for an evening of Grammy and, in so doing, puts the military mental- 409-283-2632; heritage-village.org ingredients are added such as spices, fruit, or dancers, the company performs critically nomenal musicality in person. The Boston hits, including “Detroit City” and “500 Miles ity and the Marine code of honor on trial. even extra hops. Even with the same ingredi- acclaimed works at its biannual Philadel- Pops, affectionately known as “America’s from Home.” Palace Theatre, 112 Sixth Ave. WOODVILLE: March 24 Dinner on the Theatre Arlington, 305 W. Main St. 817- ents, no two firkins are the same. Firkins and phia seasons, as well as in touring perfor- Orchestra,” is the most recorded and argu- 903-874-7792; corsicanapalace.com Grounds Join in for an old-fashioned 275-7661; theatrearlington.org brewery reps from across the state of Texas mances around the country. Koresh has ably the most beloved orchestra in the dinner on the grounds with great food, CORSICANA: March 9 Mimosas at the BONHAM: March 30 Fannin County are available, so you can sample these one- been hailed internationally, touring to des- country. Led by conductor Keith Lockhart, great entertainment, and great fellowship. Market Enjoy a sip, shop, and stroll event Master Gardeners Garden, Lawn, and tinations such as Spain, Turkey, Israel, the orchestra performs a broad spectrum Heritage Village, 157 PR 6000. 409-283- of-a-kind beers. Black Water Draw Brewery each month on the second Saturday, when Home Expo Listen to expert horticulture South Korea, Mexico, and Guatemala. of styles from past to present, including 2272; heritage-village.org in Downtown Bryan, 701 N. Main St. 979- hospitable shop owners pour unique speakers and get answers to gardening ques- Rudder Auditorium, 401 Joe Routt Blvd. jazz, big band, pop, Broadway, and film 822-4920; downtownbryan.com/events mimosas while new friends and old meet WOODVILLE: March 29-30 Tyler County tions. There are vendors, plants, and food 979-862-5766; academyarts.tamu.edu scores. It’s the perfect combination of clas- BURTON: March 16 Texas Ranger Day up and enjoy the historic downtown shop- Western Weekend Rodeo and Parade trucks as well. Bonham Civic Center, 1100 W. sical and pop—an evening of symphony for Celebrate Burton’s history with the Annie COLLEGE STATION: March 19 Red Hot ping vibe in the birthplace of Texas oil. More than 2,000 trail riders travel by Fifth St. 903-583-7453; visitbonham.com people who don’t know they love the sym- Maud Avis Memorial Fajita and Bean Chilli Pipers in Concert Bagpipes with Various locations. 903-654-4850; face- horseback and wagon to the county seat of phony. Rudder Auditorium, 401 Joe Routt Cookoff and experience Texas Ranger attitude. Drums with a Scottish accent. A book.com/corsicanamainstreet Woodville during Western Weekend in an Blvd. 979-845-1234; hmscopas.org/ camp life in the 1880s, live action folk life blazing rock band and show so hot, it car- effort to preserve the heritage of the East boston_pops CORSICANA: March 21 Rhonda Vincent demonstrations, crafts, and tours of the ries its own health warning. Formed in Texas cowboy and enjoy the region’s in Concert Dubbed the New Queen of Railroad Depot, as well as Burton Farmer’s 2002, The Red Hot Chilli Pipers have fast COPPERAS COVE: March 30-31 Five Hills beauty. A not-to-miss weekend of trail Bluegrass, this Grammy winner has per- Cotton Gin Tours. The event has DJ music become a global phenomenon, taking their Art Festival: Bridge the Gap Co-hosted by rides, a rodeo, parade, and a western formed with Dolly Parton, Alan Jackson, by the Kountry Chick. All proceeds are signature “Bagrock” sound to the masses the City of Copperas Cove, the Five Hills Art dance. Tyler County Fairgrounds and and others. Palace Theatre, 112 Sixth Ave. used to restore the Mt. Zion Historical with their unique fusion of rocked-up bag- Guild presents its fourth annual art festival. Downtown Woodville, 405 CR 2025. 409- 903-874-7792; corsicanapalace.com 283-2561; tylercountydogwoodfestival.org Chapel. Downtown Burton, 307 N. Main St. pipes and clever covers of popular songs This fast-growing event features talents 979-289-3378; burtontexas.org from all genres. The band’s trademarked and handmade designs from local and CORSICANA: March 30 Open Studios sound is a unique fusion of traditional pipe traveling painters, jewelers, photogra- Experience the works and installations by BEFORE BURTON: March 29-April 6 LaBahia tunes and contemporary anthems like phers, sculptors, wood workers, and more. the current artists and writers at 100 West Antiques Dealers across the country pro- PRAIRIES AND LAKES YOU GO vide antiques, collectibles, vintage, and ARLINGTON: Feb. 22-March 10 “Junie B. Planning a trip? repurpose items at the show. Free admis- Jones Jr.” Join Junie B. on her first day of first Find real-time sion and parking. LaBahia Hall, 550 SH grade, where many changes are in store: highway conditions and 237. 979-289-2684; labahiaantiques.com Junie’s best friend, Lucille, has found new weather feeds online CAMERON: March 21-23 Milam County best friends—and Junie B. makes friends at drivetexas.org Junior Livestock Show The show includes with Herb, the new kid at school. While in a baked goods competitions, a premium Mr. Scary’s class, Junie has trouble reading or by calling 800-452-9292. livestock sale, a gourmet buyer’s dinner, the blackboard—and she may need glasses. and several exhibitions. New this year is an Add in a friendly cafeteria lady, an intense addition of live music and more during the kickball tournament, and a “Top-Secret Saturday night sale and festivities. Milam Personal Beeswax Journal,” and first grade County Youth Exposition Building, 301 S. has never been more exciting. Featuring Houston St. 254-697-4979 many lovable characters and fun-filled BRENHAM: March 23 Head for the Hills songs, this musical captures audiences and Bike Ride The Rotary Club of Washington CLEBURNE: March 8-April 13 “Joseph Broadway Junior performers’ hearts—just County hosts this annual ride. Proceeds and the Amazing Technicolor Dream- as the books captivated an entire genera- benefit several local charities. It is a well coat” Plaza Theatre Company presents tion of students. Theatre Arlington, 305 W. supported ride in the rolling hills during this show on Thursday, Friday, and Satur- Main St. 817-275-7661; theatrearlington.org bluebonnet season. Brenham High School, day at 7:30 p.m., plus a Saturday matinee. Plaza Theatre Company, 305 S. Anglin St. ARLINGTON: March 2-3 RFD TV’s The 525 AH Ehrig Drive. 979-836-1730; portal. 817-202-0600; plaza-theatre.com American Rodeo The American Rodeo clubrunner.ca/3957 or wcrotaryclub.org/h4h returns. Amateurs compete against a mix- BRYAN: March 1 March First Friday CLEBURNE: March 15-31 “All I Really ture of champions and top athletes from the Shops and restaurants stay open late, and Need to Know I Learned in Kindergar- PRCA and WPRA for their share of the $2.35 the Palace Theater hosts live music start- ten” Cleburne Carnegie Players presents million purse. Come early each day to enjoy ing at 8 p.m. Downtown Bryan, 110 S. Main shows on Friday and Saturday at 7:30 p.m., the Fan Zone. Cowboy Church starts Sunday St. 979-822-4920; downtownbryan.com/ plus Saturday and Sunday matinees at 2:30 at 10:30 a.m. AT&T Stadium, 1 AT&T Way. first-friday p.m. Performing Arts Center, 1501 W. Hender- 214-551-8483; americanrodeo.com son St. 682-317-3644; carnegieplayers.org BRYAN: March 21 March Third Thursday ARLINGTON: March 29-April 14 “A Few Art Step Downtown merchants host artist CLEBURNE: March 23 Cowboy for Kids Good Men” This Broadway hit about the receptions, gallery openings, and open art The gala has great live music, a barbecue trial of two Marines for complicity in the studios showcasing Downtown Bryan’s art dinner, magic show, and live and silent

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Corsicana, an international studio resi- DALLAS: Through March 3 “An Iliad” Springs Road, Suite 200. 972-412-1099; manic menagerie of itinerant actors rehears- Drive. 903-665-7954; funkyfinds.com/ FRISCO: March 21-24 Texas Pinball Fes- dency program hosted within an 1890s by Lisa Peterson and Denis O’Hare equest.org/gala ing a flop called “Nothing’s On.” In this live pearl-snaps-dust tival Features more than 400 vintage and decommissioned Odd Fellows lodge in his- In the spirit of celebration of 35 years of DENTON: Through May 4 “Materials: performance, doors slamming, on and off- FRISCO: March 1-3 College Baseball new pinball machines available for play. toric downtown Corsicana. 100 West Corsi- cutting-edge performance, Undermain Hard and Soft” International Contem- stage intrigue, and an errant herring all figure Classic Watch four of the country’s top Guests enjoy tournaments, vendors, celeb- cana, 100 W. Third Ave. 480-677-0928; establishes its Repertoire Series to honor porary Craft Competition and Exhibition in the plot of this hilarious and classically teams spanning three days of play. The rity guests, and more. Embassy Suites & 100westcorsicana.com the gems of its production history with a Recognized as one of the premier craft comic play. Ennis Public Theatre, 113 N. Dallas tournament features the Texas Tech Red Frisco Conference Center, 7600 John Q DALLAS: Through April 7 “Jacob reboot of “An Iliad”—reviving this landmark exhibitions in the country, this event began St. 972-878-7529; ennispublictheatre.com Raiders, Sam Houston State Bearkats, Hammons Drive. visitfrisco.com Hashimoto: Clouds and Chaos” Exploring production from 2012 starring Bruce in 1987 and was originally initiated by area FORT WORTH: March 9-10 Funky Finds Mississippi State Bulldogs, and Nebraska DuBose and Paul Semrad and directed by FRISCO: March 30-31 Arts in the Square this universally compelling phenomenon artist Georgia Leach Gough. Now in its Spring Fling The 11th annual event is the Huskers. Dr Pepper Ballpark, 7300 More than 120 of some of the best local of nature, the Crow Museum of Asian Art Undermain Artistic Director Katherine 32nd year, the exhibition opens to interna- perfect opportunity to shop for local, Roughriders Trail. visitfrisco.com Owens. “An Iliad” is a modern-day retelling and regional artists sell their handmade in Dallas presents this solo exhibition’s tional artists as it celebrates the evolving handmade goods from more than 100 art- FRISCO: March 6-10 Lone Star Confer- of Homer’s classic. Poetry and humor, the creations at this 10th annual event. Frisco central work, “Nuvole,” a large-scale, site- field of contemporary craft and the ists, crafters, designers, authors, and gour- ence Men’s and Women’s Basketball ancient tale of the Trojan War, and the Square, 8874 Coleman Blvd. visitfrisco.com specific installation on view in Gallery III. remarkable creativity and innovation of met food makers. The free, pet-friendly Championship The tournament is com- modern world collide in this captivating It is the first major exhibition to debut in the artists who push the boundaries of their event also features a charitable raffle with prised of the top eight men’s and top eight GLEN ROSE: March 2 Nature Journaling newly renovated museum, which recently theatrical experience. The setting is chosen media. Meadows Gallery, Patter- all proceeds benefitting the Humane Soci- women’s teams. Winners receive auto- Workshop Join naturalist Tessa Chenoa completed a multimillion-dollar expansion simple: the empty theater. The time is now: son-Appleton Arts Center, 400 E. Hickory ety of North Texas and CASA of Tarrant matic bids to the NCAA Division II national Ownbey and discover four ways to do including the addition of a new gallery, a the present moment. The lone figure St. 940-382-2787; dentonarts.com County. There is on-site pet adoptions all tournament. Dr Pepper Arena, 7300 nature journaling. Nature journaling is a onstage is a storyteller—possibly Homer, reimagined Lotus Shop, interactive “street- DENTON: March 1 UNT Opera: Puccini’s weekend. Will Rogers Memorial Center, Roughriders Trail. visitfrisco.com unique way to appreciate and learn about possibly one of the many bards who fol- side” Pearl Art Studio, and Center for Con- Gianni Schicchi and Roussel’s Le Testa- Cattle 1 Building, 3401 Burnett-Tandy Drive. the world of nature. It has been Ownbey’s lowed in his footsteps. He is fated to tell FRISCO: March 13-16 Air Force Reserve templative Leadership. Crow Museum of ment de la Tante Caroline Directed by Jon- 903-665-7954; funkyfinds.com/spring-fling hobby and passion for 30 years, and she is Asian Art, 2010 Flora St. 214-979-6430; this story throughout history. Undermain Conference USA Basketball Champion- athan Eaton, the opera is accompanied by the FORT WORTH: March 9-10 Pearl Snaps looking forward to sharing it. Bring a sack crowmuseum.org Theatre, 3200 Main St. 214-747-5515; ships The basketball championships fea- UNT Concert Orchestra. Murchison Perform- and Dust: Upscale Vintage with a Little lunch or buy lunch in the Overlook Café. undermain.org ture 24 men’s and women’s basketball DALLAS: Through Aug. 4 “55 Years” ing Arts Center—Lyric Theatre, 2100 S. I-35 E. Bit of Rust For more than 10 years, Funky teams playing 22 games with C-USA titles The workshop lasts for two hours, but an In remembrance of the 55th anniversary of DALLAS: March 2 4word Gala—Divine 940-369-7802; calendar.music.unt.edu Finds has been producing some of the and NCAA automatic bids on the line. Join optional two-hour guided tour of the park the death of President John F. Kennedy, The Design Listen to talks from Laura Tucker, DENTON: March 2 Guided Tour of the best and largest handmade events in the in four days of exciting hoops at this world- can be added. As opposed to the homes- Sixth Floor Museum at Dealey Plaza pres- the lead designer and project manager of North Texas Horse Country Wind through Dallas-Fort Worth area. This event allows class facility, including fun for all ages at chool event on this topic, this workshop is ents this new temporary exhibit. Featuring renovations for all five seasons of “Fixer the beautiful North Texas Horse Country visitors to shop local for special and funky the C-USA Fan Fest on the Plaza. Ford geared toward adults. Meet at the EcoCen- a broad representation of popular magazine Upper” with Chip and Joanna Gaines, and aboard a luxury motorcoach while a fun and items. Will Rogers Memorial Center, Small Center at The Star, 1 Cowboys Way. ter. Fossil Rim Wildlife Center, 1789 CR covers from the last five decades, this capti- and Susan Packard, the cofounder and knowledgeable guide narrates the facts and Exhibits Building, 3405 Burnett-Tandy 214-774-1375; conferenceusa.com 2009. 254-897-2960; fossilrim.org vating visual timeline of President Kennedy’s former COO of HGTV. 4word is a faith- back story of the area. The tour includes a image reflects his lasting imprint on the based community that empowers and chuckwagon lunch and visits to two premier nation’s consciousness and pays tribute to inspires women in the workplace through horse ranches for an up close and personal his life and legacy. The Sixth Floor Museum personal connection and 4word’s mentor- look at the equine industry. Meet motorcoach at Dealey Plaza, 411 Elm St. jfk.org ing program. Tickets are $1,500 (VIP in Daybreak parking lot, 401 N. Elm St. DALLAS: Through March 2 “House for couple) and $500 (individual). Dallas 940-382-7895; horsecountrytours.com Renaissance Hotel, 2222 N. Stemmons Sale” From the country to suburbia to the DENTON: March 7-10 Tejas Storytelling Freeway. 214-616-4486; 4wordwomen.org New Jersey Shore, this exhibition is a Festival Storytellers from across the survey of domestic domiciles that offer DALLAS: March 8-10 Quilt Show nation come to share their tales of ghost comforts of home, even in the most ques- More than 400 quilts compete for $15,000 stories, tall tales, family stories, sacred tionable settings. PDNB Gallery artists, and in prize money. The theme this year is ani- stories, personal experience stories, and some artists new to the gallery, are fea- mals. There are more than 100 vendors, folktales from around the world. Denton tured. One such artist is actor and photog- free demonstrations, lectures, and a mini Civic Center, 321 E. McKinney. 940-380- rapher Jason Lee, whose road trip around quilt auction. Dallas Market Hall, 2100 N. 9320; tejasstorytelling.com Texas recently culminated in the book “A Stemmons Freeway. 214-535-1161; ELGIN: March 14 Sip, Shop, and Stroll Plain View.” Included in his colorful Texas quiltersguildofdallas.org series are worn and haggard homes, some Sip a little wine and shop as you stroll empty of life. These structures, found in DALLAS: March 9 Brian Simpson and through the stores in historic downtown the landscape of country towns, each have Jackiem Joyner in Concert Enjoy an inti- Elgin. Find diverse merchandise, eclectic long stories to tell. PDNB, 154 Glass St., mate evening of world-class jazz and decor, artwork by local artists, wine and Suite 104. 214-969-1852; pdnbgallery.com complimentary cocktails with the artists. beer tastings, samples, refreshments, and Bishop Arts Theatre Center, 215 S.Tyler St. live music in many of the venues. Historic DALLAS: Through June 2 “Fortuny: 214-948-0716; bishopartstheatre.org Downtown Elgin. elgintx.com Friends and Followers” Centered on one of Mariano Fortuny y Marsal’s (1838–1874) DALLAS: March 23 Arabian Nights Gala ELKHART: March 24 Gingerbread and most well-known paintings, “The Choice Travel halfway across the world to an eve- Coffee Gingerbread and coffee is served of a Model” (1868-1874), this exhibition ning of enchantment and mysticism, while you learn about the Parker family showcases the friends, family, and follow- vibrant colors, plush fabrics, time-honored story, from settling in Palestine to being ers of the artist who engaged with the rituals, and the lingering exotic scent of kidnapped by Native Americans. Pilgrim popular Spanish painter’s work, many of incense and spices. The Arabian-themed Church and Cemetery, FM 861 off of FM whom are represented in the Meadows’ affair includes a cocktail reception, seated 319. 903-764-5448 rich permanent collection. Meadows dinner, live and silent auction items, and ENNIS: March 22-April 7 “Noises Off” Museum, 5900 Bishop Blvd. 214-768- entertainment featuring DJ Lucy Wrubel Called “the funniest farce ever written,” 2516; meadowsmuseumdallas.org and the Taylor Pace Orchestra. 6500 Cedar “Noises Off,” by Michael Frayn, presents a

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GLEN ROSE: March 23 Photo Tour guests over the edge, and another one to coincides with National Wild Bird Feeding Park, 2801 E. Spring Creek Parkway. This tour lets the photographer catch the their death. As the night unfolds, you Month and the Great Backyard Bird Count. 773-577-8764; hope.abta.org dusk light, which is the best light possible have to defend your innocence while fig- Heard Natural Science Museum & Wildlife PLANO: March 7 Courtyard Texas Music for afternoon photos. The tours go through uring out which one of your rotten, no Sanctuary, 1 Nature Place. 972-562-5566; Series This musical event is monthly con- Fossil Rim’s 1,800 acres of pastures. There good neighbors is to blame for this mur- heardmuseum.org/featheredfriends certs on the first Thursday of the month, are 50-plus species of animals at Fossil derous misadventure. Messina Hof MCKINNEY: March 3 Krewe of Barkus March through November, at Plano’s Court- Rim. Some of the animals that may be pho- Winery, 201 S. Main St. messinahof.com Dog Parade The 17th annual event features yard Theatre. Check the website for a list- tographed include white rhinos, blackbuck, GRAPEVINE: March 17 Wine Glass Paint- more than 250 dogs parading around the ing of artists. Courtyard Theater, 1509 H European red deer, gemsbok, zebras, ing Party Guests are invited to paint and downtown square in costumes based on Ave. 972-941-5613; plano.gov addax, waterbuck, giraffes, sable, axis keep a set of their own custom hand- this year’s theme, “Canines Keeping It PLANO: March 10 Ralph Vaughn Wil- deer, and dama gazelle, just to name a few. painted Messina Hof glassware. A demon- Real—A Barkus Salute to Reality TV.” liams’ Mass in G Minor Presented by Reservations are required. Fossil Rim Wild- stration is given by Clinkers, who provides Downtown McKinney, 111 S. Tennessee. Plano Civic Chorus. St Andrew United life Center, 1789 CR 2009. 254-897-2960; the materials. Each ticket includes a set of 972-547-2660; downtownmckinney.com Methodist Church, 5801 W. Plano Parkway. fossilrim.org glasses and a complimentary glass of MCKINNEY: March 9 Second Saturday on 972-606-5220; planocivicchorus.org GONZALES: March 1-3 Livestock Show wine. Messina Hof Winery, 201 S. Main St. the Square Every second Saturday of the This junior livestock show allows youth to messinahof.com PLANO: March 23-24 Texas Fly Fishing VISITBEAUMONTTX.COM month, historic Downtown McKinney showcase the animals they’ve worked so and Brew Festival The third annual event HAMILTON: March 11 Spring Fling comes alive with on-the-street entertain- introduces various aspects of fly fishing in hard to raise. JB Wells Arena and Expo This home-and-garden themed event fea- ment, late-night shopping, dining, and a family friendly atmosphere. Both experts Center, 2301 CR 197. 830-672-6558 tures engaging speakers, entertainment, a something for everyone to enjoy. There is a and novices can learn more about where to GRAND PRAIRIE: March 3 “Paw Patrol salad and dessert lunch, a silent auction, different fun theme every month. Historic fly fish both locally and abroad. Fly fishing Live!” Based on the hit animated TV series vendor booths, door prizes, and more, all Downtown McKinney, 111 N. Tennessee St. guides, fly shops, kayak experts, and on Nickelodeon produced by Spin Master, for only $10. St. John’s Lutheran Church, Maypole Festival 972-547-2660; secondsaturdaymckinney.com instructors teach a wide variety of topics to this performance brings everybody’s favorite 122 Cheyenne Mesa. 254-372-4572 pups to the stage for an action-packed, MCKINNEY: March 29 An Evening with help fishers get out on the water more IRVING: March 7-10 Texas Steel Guitar high-energy, musical adventure. The The- Mimi Fox and Andy Timmons The Guitar often. Those over 21 can sample and pur- Jamboree Steel guitarists from the U.S. Sanctuary presents a special evening of chase microbrew beer from various Texas atre at Grand Prairie, 1001 Performance and around the world come together for Parkway. 972-854-5050; theatregp.com Virtuoso guitar. Bar and food service avail- microbreweries. Plano Event Center, 2000 the 35th annual event. There are educa- able. The Sanctuary, 6633 Virginia St. 972- E. Spring Creek Parkway. 703-402-8338; GRAND PRAIRIE: March 9-10 Shrimp tional seminars, vendors, and manufactur- 540-9293; thesanctuarymckinney.com visitplano.com Fest Combine choices of boiled shrimp, ers of steel guitar and music products. Spring Migration shrimp gumbo, or shrimp etouffee with The U.S. Navy’s country-bluegrass band, MCKINNEY: March 30 From Vienna to PLANO: March 23 Firefly Run 5K/10K music from the popular Cajun band Craw- Country Current, performs. Sheraton DFW, Liverpool: A Tribute to the Beatles Run in an eye-dazzling, illuminated night- fish, and you have a fun-filled weekend. 4440 W. John Carpenter Freeway. 817-558- The Janoska Ensemble consists of four young time 5K/10K race. Race through the dusk Traders Village, 2602 Mayfield Road. 972- 3481; texassteelguitar.org classically trained musicians—Ondrej, Fran- aglow in glimmering LED lights while sup- 647-2331; tradersvillage.com tišek, and Roman Janoska plus Julius porting The Texas Scottish Rite Hospital for IRVING: March 16 Paul Silverthorne in Darvas—who have combined their individual Children. The race experience also offers GRAND PRAIRIE: March 15-16 TobyMac Concert The Los Colinas Symphony musical talents. McKinney Performing Arts entertainment, a costume contest, and in Concert Enjoy one of the most success- Orchestra presents internationally Center, 111 N. Tennessee. 214-544-4630; visual effects. Amphitheater at Oak Point renowned violist Paul Silverthorne per- ful artists in Christian music history and mckinneyperformingartscenter.org Park, 2801 E. Spring Creek Parkway. his friends Jeremy Camp, Jordan Feliz, We forming Walton’s “Viola Concerto.” At this 469-233-4243; visitplano.com Are Messengers, Ryan Stevenson, and event, the orchestra also performs selec- NAVASOTA: March 1-2 Texas Birthday Aaron Cole. The Theatre at Grand Prairie, tions from soundtracks of famous films as Bash Navasota is celebrating Texas Inde- PLANO: March 30 Dance Festival 1001 Performance Parkway. 972-854- the audience tries to identify the film titles pendence with all things Texas—from music This event is a unique opportunity for stu- Med Fest 5050; theatregp.com and composers for a chance to win a to vendors and food. It’s the biggest birthday dents and professionals from various orga- prize. Irving Arts Center—Carpenter Hall, party in Texas. In 1836, 7 miles down the nizations in Plano to showcase their talents GRAND PRAIRIE: March 16 Kids Fest road from Navasota in Washington-on-the- in a noncompetitive environment. Court- Enjoy fun, educational shows at the Big 3333 N. MacArthur Blvd. 972-252-4800; Brazos, the Texas Declaration of Indepen- yard Theater, 1509 H Ave. 972-769-0017; Red Patio along with carnival rides, great lascolinassymphony.org dence was signed and Texas was born. planometballet.org food, and 3,200 vendors. Traders Village, MADISONVILLE: March 15-23 Madison Navasota City Hall, 200 E. McAlpine St. 2602 Mayfield Road. 972-647-2331; County Rodeo and Fair Event includes a RICHARDSON: Feb. 28, March 1, 2 “The 936-825-6475; texasbirthdaybash.com tradersvillage.com rodeo March 15-16 and the County Fair Best of The Second City” This must-see March 16-23. MCFA has a proud tradition of PLANO: March 1 “Aladdin” The Plano show features the best sketches and songs GRAPEVINE: March 2, 9 Murder Mystery supporting the youth of Madison County. Metropolitan Ballet presents a Disney from “The Second City’s” history made Dinner It’s the annual W.T. Trailer Park classic. Courtyard Theater, 1509 H Ave. famous by superstars like Tina Fey, Ste- Barbecue and this year’s blast is going to Madison County Fairgrounds, 712 Industrial 972-769-0017; planometballet.org phen Colbert, Steve Carell, Gilda Radner, be one to remember. Well known in the Park Lane. mcfa.net Bill Murray, and more−as well as their community and by law enforcement MCKINNEY: Through March 22 Feath- PLANO: March 2 BT5K The BT5K Break- Springtime in Beaumont is blooming with trademark improvisation. This show con- agencies for its double crossing and ered Friends: 13 Texas Endangered and through for Brain Tumors Run and Walk is fantastic festivals and the most delightful tains mature content. Eisemann Center, questionable happenings, this barbecue Threatened Birds Take part in an artistic the American Brain Tumor Association’s cultural events and experiences. 2351 Performance Drive. 972-744-4650; is a recipe for disaster. However, with bird watch of 13 endangered and threat- national signature fundraising event, taking Planning begins at VisitBeaumontTX.com fine cookin’ and Texas wine on the menu, ened native Texas bird species as repre- place in cities coast to coast. Participation eisemanncenter.com or by calling 1-800-392-4401. all of the ill-mannered and illiterate resi- sented by 13 artists local to the Heard Nat- allows the ABTA to provide vital brain RICHARDSON: March 10 “B—The Under- dents are certain to be there—hair curl- ural Science Museum & Wildlife Sanctuary. tumor resources to patients and their fami- water Bubble Show” Inspired by Cirque ers and all, y’all. With too much history The art is exhibited within the museum for lies, fund promising research studies, and du Soleil, the show is rich in various stage and not enough space, something is guests to learn about what action is being conduct nationwide brain tumor educa- effects using the latest laser technologies, bound to happen to send one of the taken to save these avians. The exhibit tional programs. Amphitheater at Oak Point snow cannons, soap bubble tornadoes,

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The 2019 theme is Cultural transported, as if by magic, to a special, peers, in that they are all-world and Irish piano virtuosity from the founder and artis- Connections—celebrating the cultural and colorful, happy place called Bubblelandia. national champions in their disciplines. tic director of the Round Top Festival Insti- historical connections that link the United The “inhabitants” of Bubblelandia— Eisemann Center, 2351 Performance Drive. tute. From his early years as prize winner States with Celtic countries. North of seahorses, dragonfish, starfish, mermaids, 972-744-4650; eisemanncenter.com of some of the world’s most prestigious Midway Mall, 2190 Fallon Drive. 903-892- clownfish, and others—carry Mr. B along 7230; shermancelticfest.com RICHARDSON: March 22-23 “Stomp” piano awards to his current successful his imaginary journey in this beautiful career as an international guest artist, underwater world where fantasy becomes A unique combination of percussion, SHINER: March 8-9 Spring Into Quilting movement, and visual comedy, “Stomp” James Dick melds modern-day energy and Show This quilt exhibit has an adult and reality. Eisemann Center, 2351 Performance technique with an Old World graciousness Drive. 972-744-4650; eisemanncenter.com has created its own inimitable, contem- youth division, block challenge, guild bou- porary form of rhythmic expression: both and civility, resulting in a passionate sound tique, demonstrations, and food and drink. RICHARDSON: March 14 Maria Callas in household and industrial objects find that keeps audiences engrossed. After the Methodist Church Activity Center, 102 W. Concert Performing her greatest hits, new life as musical instruments in the concert, spend an evening with James Dick Church St. shinerheritagequilters.org accompanied on stage by the Richardson hands of an idiosyncratic band of body and friends at an elegant reception and Symphony Orchestra, the internationally STEPHENVILLE: March 23 Ragin’ Cajun percussionists. The eight-member troupe buffet dinner in the Menke House Parlours. renowned musical sensation returns with Ragin’ Cajun is a crawfish boil fundraiser uses everything but conventional percus- Festival Concert Hall, 248 Jaster Road. “Callas in Concert—The Hologram Tour.” for the Cross Timbers Fine Arts Council and sion instruments—matchboxes, wooden 979-249-3129; festivalhill.org Through cutting-edge technology and features live music, silent auctions, and ROUND TOP: March 15-16 Herb Society extraordinary theatrical stagecraft, this great food. Agave at City Limits, 1907 E. of America—Pioneer Unit Plant Sale first-of-its-kind live concert brings the Washington St. 254-965-6190; ctfac.com The sale features a wide variety of unusual famed opera star back 40 years following and native plants. All of the plants are fresh TEMPLE: March 1 First Friday On the first her passing through breathtaking state- off the truck and many are grown in the Friday of every month, Historic Downtown of-the-art digital and laser projection area by members, so they grow well in Temple transforms into a giant party. Enjoy for a live, full concert. Eisemann Center, Central Texas. Round Top Festival Institute, street music and performances, drinks, 2351 Performance Drive. 972-744-4650; 248 Jasper Road. herbsocietypioneer.org food, and after-hours shopping. Downtown eisemanncenter.com FIND MORE Temple, Main Street. 254-298-5377 SALADO: March 22 Fourth Friday RICHARDSON: March 15 The Hunts in EVENTS ONLINE On the fourth Friday of the month, TEMPLE: March 2 Transportation Family Concert Known for their harmony-laced experience downtown Salado’s Sip ‘n’ Day If it has wheels, you just might find it take on alt-folk, The Hunts are a Chesa- Texas Highways Shop with more than 25 boutiques, art at this event. Vehicles from our past, pres- peake, Virginia-based band of seven sib- Events Calendar listings galleries, wineries, and more. Compli- ent, and perhaps even the future celebrate lings who’ve been playing music together can be found online mentary drinks and snacks are available the things that get people from one place almost their entire lives. Inspired by shared with additional details about at some locations. Historic Downtown to another. Temple Railroad & Heritage memories, The Hunts have created songs these events and others. Visit Salado, Main Street. 254-947-0888; Museum, 315 W. Avenue B. 254-298-5172; that capture heartache and wonder with a texashighways.com/events facebook.com/salado4thfriday templerrhm.org wide-eyed but wistful elegance. The Hunts or traveltexas.com for hold true to a songwriting process that taps SEGUIN: March 2 ArtsFest Artisans set up THE COLONY: March 2 Hurts Donut Run into each member’s unique strengths but a searchable list around the park selling handmade crafts, Join Hurts Donut for its annual 5K, open to remains intensely collaborative. Eisemann of events. jewelry, art, and more. Throughout the day, persons of all ages and abilities. Run or Center, 2351 Performance Drive. 972-744- enjoy live entertainment from area non- walk the course with friends and family 4650; eisemanncenter.com profits and schools. The day’s events cul- and enjoy a fun morning. Hurts donuts and minate with an evening reception at the refreshments are waiting at the finish line. RICHARDSON: March 16 Plano Sym- Texas Theater. The evening includes deli- Enter in the costume contest to win more phony: The Young Artists and a Salute poles, brooms, garbage cans, Zippo light- cious food, local wine and beer, a silent donut-ful prizes and bragging rights. A por- to Leonard Bernstein In August 2018, ers, and hubcaps—to fill the stage with auction, art sale, and live entertainment. Bernstein—an American composer, con- tion of the proceeds benefit the National Central Park, 201 S. Austin St. 830-401- ductor, author, music lecturer, and pia- magnificent rhythms. Eisemann Center, Multiple Sclerosis Society. Prestwick STEM nist—would have been 100 years old. To 2351 Performance Drive. 972-744-4650; 5000; seguintexas.gov Academy, 3101 Stonefield. hurts5k.com eisemanncenter.com celebrate, the Plano Symphony Orchestra SHERMAN: March 16 St. Patrick’s Day WACO: Through May 12 “Very Eric Carle: welcomes Chamberlain Performing Arts RICHARDSON: March 31 “Shh! We Have a Parade The Texoma Society of CELTS, the A Very Hungry, Quiet, Lonely, Clumsy, for Berstein’s “West Side Story” dances. Plan” A nonverbal tale featuring magic, Old Iron Post, and Sherman Main Street Busy Exhibit” Step into the pages of Eric Then, prepare to be amazed by the incred- music, and puppetry based on the Chris invite interested participants to join their Carle’s colorful picture books. “Very Eric ible winners of the annual Collin County Haughton book of the same name, this per- first St. Patrick’s Parade. Put on your green Carle: A Very Hungry, Quiet, Lonely, Young Artist Competition in their concerto- formance tells the delightful and surprising and get festive in downtown Sherman. Clumsy, Busy Exhibit” features play-and- winning performances—an amazing show- journey of a family adventuring through the Downtown Sherman, 100 N. Travis St., learn activities inspired by five of Eric Car- case of extraordinary young talent. Eise- woods—when they see a beautiful bird Suite D. 903-892-7230; shermantx.org le’s classic books: “The Very Hungry Cater- mann Center, 2351 Performance Drive. perched high in a tree, each of these three SHERMAN: March 23-24 The Sherman pillar,” “The Very Quiet Cricket,” “The Very 972-473-7262; planosymphony.org madcap characters have a plan to capture it. Celtic Festival and Highland Games Lonely Firefly,” “The Very Clumsy Click RICHARDSON: March 17 The Young Ire- Join along as the youngest teaches everyone The festival hosts a complete Scottish Beetle,” and “The Very Busy Spider.” landers—St. Patrick’s Day Celebration that kindness and treating nature with Highland athletic competition, the Doug- Mayborn Museum Complex at Baylor Each year, the Irish Cultural Academy brings respect is more important than getting what lass Cup pipe and drum competition, a University, 1300 S. University Parks Drive. together some of its finest exponents of you want at any cost. Eisemann Center, Scottish Highland Dance competition, live 254-710-1110; baylor.edu/mayborn

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WACO: March 7-9 Texas Association 23400 Park Road 12. 936-878-2214; enactments. Stay over and immerse yourself of Single Square Dancers Round Up wheretexasbecametexas.org in the turbulent times surrounding Fannin Square dancing is a family-oriented, fun WAXAHACHIE: March 1-30 Tulip Festival and his men with the candlelight tours Satur- activity for all ages from early teens to Month Enjoy more than 1 million bloom- day evening. And finally, come back out nonagenarians. You have the opportunity to ing tulips and themed activities. Poston Sunday to witness a recreation of the final meet the officers from the Texas State Fed- Gardens, 818 Cantrell. 214-718-1945; days of Fannin’s men followed by a memorial eration of Square and Round Dancers, plus postongardens.com at the Fannin Monument. Dress for the many other officers and dancers from all weather as this event takes place outdoors. over Texas. There is free admission for non- WAXAHACHIE: March 1-3 Vintage Presidio La Bahía, 217 US 183. 361-645-3752 square dancers. Square and round dance Market Days Find vintage-inspired SAN ANTONIO: March 1-3 Mardi Gras Arti- lessons are offered throughout the year by architectural salvage, jewelry, clothing, san Show Artisans display and sell their local clubs. Allemande Hall, 106 Westlake and more. Ellis County Expo Center, 2300 beautiful handmade merchandise along the Drive. 972-822-3533; squaredancetx.com US 287. 918-606-2254; socentraltexas. vintagemarketdays.com San Antonio River Walk. Artisans are differ- WACO: March 10 10-2-4 Collector’s Club ent for each show but usually include pot- Convention The convention celebrates its WAXAHACHIE: March 21-30 Ellis County tery, textiles, jewelry, woodwork, paintings, 34th annual event. The public is invited to Fair & Rodeo Enjoy a rodeo, concert, car- and beadwork. The show is free to attend. view and shop for Dr Pepper collectibles at nival, and livestock exposition. Ellis County San Antonio River Walk, downtown area. 10 a.m. Hilton Waco, 113 S. University Parks Expo Center, 2300 US 287. 972-825-5175; 210-227-4262; thesanantonioriverwalk.com Drive. 254-757-1025; drpeppermuseum.com elliscountyyouthexpo.com SAN ANTONIO: March 1 Royal Masquerade WACO: March 14-16 Spring at the Silos WAXAHACHIE: March 30 Spring Lawn Gala Formal attire, masks, and beads set the In celebration of the arrival of spring, this and Garden Show The event includes tone as guests dance to live music, play event features a free vendor fair, additional more than 200 exhibits, speakers, and demon- casino games, dine on a sumptuous buffet, food trucks, and no shortage of florals. strations. Waxahachie Civic Center, 2000 Civic and bid on silent auction items. Admission Magnolia Market, 601 Webster Ave. Center Lane. 972-825-5175; ecmga.com includes reserved seating, buffet, and casino 254-235-0603; magnolia.com WEST: March 15-16 West, Central Texas chips. Hyatt Regency San Antonio, 123 Losoya WACO: March 14-16 Waco Charity Open Ceramic Expo and Handcrafted Items St. 210-227-4262; thesanantonioriverwalk.com Learn a new hobby or stock up on ceramic This is part of the Disc Golf Pro Tour. The SAN ANTONIO: March 2 Bud Light Mardi supplies. Activities include Make N’ Takes course challenges the players to be Gras River Parade and Festival and door prizes. West Knights of Columbus aggressive and pushes them to their limits. A procession of decorated river floats trans- Hall, 2547 Jerry Mashek Road. 254-716- Cameron Park, 2300 Cameron Park Drive. form the River Walk into a floating Mardi Gras 5227; westceramicshow.com 254-750-8697; dgpt.com celebration. Krewes of costumed revelers and WACO: March 30 The Texas Food Truck live entertainment celebrate San Antonio style. Showdown The fifth annual competition SOUTH TEXAS PLAINS Enjoy live music, entertainment, and food hosts food trucks from across the state and trucks. The public is encouraged to come thousands of foodies gather together to EAGLE PASS: April 22-30 International dressed in masks, costumes, and beads. Free Festival includes taste the best that Texas food trucks have to Friendship Festival admission. Downtown Area of the River Walk Abrazo Ceremony at Bridge No. 1 March 22, offer. Heritage Square, 101 S. Third St. 254- and Arneson River Theatre, 418 Villita St. 210- carnival March 22-30, Noches Mexicanas 757-5611; thetexasfoodtruckshowdown.com 227-4262; thesanantonioriverwalk.com March 28-30, and downtown parade March WASHINGTON: March 2-3 Texas Inde- 30. Shelby Park, at the end of Main Street SAN ANTONIO: March 2-5 Jazz on the pendence Day Celebration This annual under bridge No. 1. 830-773-3224 River Get your jazz fix with everything from living history celebration on the 293-acre brass bands, trios, and jazz ensembles as they Washington-on-the-Brazos State Historic GOLIAD: March 15-17 Goliad County Fair float on the beautiful River Walk. Sounds of jazz This county fair and Site commemorates when 59 delegates and PRCA Rodeo fill the night air. The music is free to enjoy rodeo is produced by Stace Smith, who bravely met in 1836 to make a formal dec- anywhere along the 2.5-mile route. San produces more PRCA rodeos than any laration of independence from Mexico and Antonio River Walk, downtown area. 210- other stock contractor in the Professional form a nation. The admission-free event 227-4262; thesanantonioriverwalk.com features two stages of nonstop live music Rodeo Cowboys Association. Smith Pro SAN ANTONIO: March 6 Dawn at the and entertainment, arts and crafts, food Rodeos is not only committed to providing Alamo Join in the commemoration of the trucks, and other family-friendly programs. top livestock, but also producing a one-of- Battle of the Alamo as re-enactors from Historical re-enactors set up a bonafide a-kind rodeo experience. Goliad County around the country gather to pay homage to 1836 Texas Army camp on the park Fairgrounds, Auditorium Drive. 361-645- both sides of this epic conflict. Alamo Plaza, grounds, where visitors can wander freely 3563; smithprorodeos.com 300 Alamo Plaza. 210-219-7181; salha.org to learn how the soldiers and their families GOLIAD: March 30-31 Goliad Massacre lived then, and witness musket and cannon and Living History Program Re-enactors SAN ANTONIO: March 24 Camerata San firings. Admission fees are waived for the and living historians from across Texas Antonio Concert Enjoy a chamber music site’s attractions (Independence Hall, Star gather to recreate the final days of Col. concert inspired by the strength of the of the Republic Museum, and Barrington Fannin’s command. Take a stroll through human spirit in the face of the depths of Living History Farm) for the weekend cele- the camps of both the Mexican and Texian human cruelty, featuring violinist Anastasia bration. There is no better place to cele- armies and visit with re-enactors as they Parker, violist Emily Freudigman, cellist Ken brate Texas independence than on the very go about their daily activities all inside the Freudigman, and pianist Viktor Valkov. Uni- spot “where Texas became Texas.” Wash- old stone walls of the Presidio. Grab a versity of the Incarnate Word, 4301 Broad- ington-on-the-Brazos State Historic Site, front-row seat for one of the battle re- way. 210-492-9519; cameratasa.org

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ART AROUND THE BLOCK Texas-size dose of culture comes to the North Texas sub- urbs with the Plano Art Fest, April 27-28. In the five years Asince its inception, this free event has grown from a small community event into a showcase of local artists and an interac- tive exploration of traditional and contem- porary forms of art. Each year, the Down- town Plano Arts District is transformed into a neighborhood block party with mu- sic, contemporary art installations, perfor- mances from local arts groups, kids’ zones, and more. Sidewalk Picassos can get in on the fun with the Chalk It Up competition— an Art Fest mainstay. Artists big and small can register for free and compete for prizes in four categories, including most creative, best in show, and the Plano Spirit Award. At the Makers Market, nearly 100 artisans put their creations on display for the Art Fest crowd in a farmers market-style Into the Blue street fair. For those looking for more of GET SWEPT UP IN WILDFLOWER WHIMSY THIS SPRING with Burnet’s 36th an- an in-the-flesh festival experience, the nual Bluebonnet Festival, taking place April 12-14. Thought of as one of the state’s variety of live art demos are sure to scratch best places to view wildflowers, the “Bluebonnet Capital of Texas” officially earned that itch. Get up close and personal with its nickname with a Texas Legislature designation in 1981. With more than 30,000 woodworkers, graffiti artists, potters, and in attendance, this small-town soiree is a can’t-miss celebration of the Texas state more as they enlighten onlookers with flower. Featured activities include live music, kids’ carnivals, beer gardens, and the their process. Visit planoartfest.com for festival’s closing event: the annual wiener dog race through Burnet’s Historic Square. festival info. Visit bluebonnetfestival.org for more.

MARIACHI QUEENS ter class in the pageantry and Since its start as a one-pa- pleasantries of the River Walk rade event in 1891, Fiesta Royal Court, and it features San Antonio has evolved into a performance by Mariachi one of the country’s most re- Las Alteñas, San Antonio’s nowned festivals with a huge premier all-female mariachi economic impact and even band. Each year, appointed bigger celebration of the River Walk Royalty serve as diverse cultures alive in San ambassadors for the San An- Antonio. The Ford Mariachi tonio River Walk Association Festival Kickoff and River and their mission to protect Walk Royal Court Corona- San Antonio’s crown jewel. tion on April 24-26 is a mas- thesanantonioriverwalk.com

32 Texas Highways Events Calendar | SPRING 2019 PHOTOS: (clockwise from left) Brian Maschino; Charles Regan; Will van Overbeek SPRING 2019 | Texas Highways Events Calendar 33 APRIL 2019> Big Bend

from both U.S. and Mexican theater com- Butterfly House, ladybug releases, reptile panies that share current issues and pro- shows, parrot talk, food trucks, and more. vide opportunities for cross-cultural Plant experts are on-site. Texas Master Naturalists—nature trail “walk and talk” PANHANDLE understanding. Chamizal National Memo- DOWNLOAD PLAINS tours, kids “touch and learn” tables in THE WACO APP PRAIRIES rial, 800 S. San Marcial St. 915-532-7273; & LAKES EcoFun Tent, and birding scopes on the PINEY nps.gov/chamizal BIG BEND WOODS COUNTRY HILL Wetlands Boardwalk are part of the fun. COUNTRY MONAHANS: April 2 Spring Fling Shop- GULF South Texas Botanical Gardens & Nature COAST ping Spree Many local home-based busi- Center, 8545 S. Staples St. 361-852-2100; SOUTH nesses set up booths to display and sell TEXAS stxbot.org PLAINS products and merchandise. Ward County Event Center, 1525 E. Monahans Parkway. CORPUS CHRISTI: April 19-22 Birdiest 432-943-2187; monahans.org Festival In America The annual event fea- tures field trips throughout South Texas for APRIL 2019 MONAHANS: April 8 Taste of Monahans some of the best bird sightings in the coun- S M T W T F S Local restaurants, food trucks, and spe- try. The weekend also features birding 1 2 3 4 5 6 cialty shops have delicious samples. Ward workshops, guest speakers, trade show, County Event Center, 1525 E. Monahans Raptor Project shows, and a whole lot of 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 Parkway. 432-943-2187; monahans.org Texas hospitality. In addition to talks, ven- 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 SANDERSON: April 24-27 Big Bend Open dors, and demonstrations, optional field 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 Road Race Each year, US 285 between trips allow birders to explore great birding Sanderson and Fort Stockton is closed for sites around the Texas Coastal Bend. South 28 29 30 one of the most challenging road races in Texas Botanical Gardens & Nature Center, the world. Participants and visitors from 8545 S. Staples St. 361-852-2100; stxbot.org Dates for events listed in this calen­dar are subject to change. Please confirm dates in around the world are entertained with CORPUS CHRISTI: April 24-28 Birdiest advance by calling the number listed or by parades, food, car shows, and, of course, Festival in America Spotlighting South contacting the local chamber of commerce the race. Between Sanderson and Fort Texas’ peak spring migration, this festival or convention and visitors bureau. Stockton, at the intersection of US 285 and features optional guided birding field trips US 90. 432-386-7277; bborr.com to regional birding hot spots, shorebird/ BIG BEND COUNTRY VAN HORN: April 10-12 Building Bridges wading bird sites, and private ranches. ALPINE: April 5-20 “Hair” The American Art Show Three-day event includes sculp- There is also birding photography work- tribal rock musical—by James Rado, ture, photography, oil paintings, and water shops, “The Raptor Project” presentations, Gerome Ragni, and Galt MacDermot— colors by local and regional artists who bird banding, and a vendor tradeshow. The follows a young group of hippies who cele- build the bridge to younger generations inaugural year, 2017, had 246 species, and brate peace and love in the shadow of the and share the joy of art. Van Horn Conven- 2018 had 257 species, showing why Vietnam War. Marshall Auditorium, Sul tion Center, 1801 W. Broadway. 432-283- Corpus Christi was named the “Birdiest Ross State University, 400 N. Harrison St. 2682; vanhorntexas.org City in North America” for a decade. South 432-837-8218; sulross.edu/theatre Texas Botanical Gardens and Nature WE Center, 8545 S. Staples St. 361-852-2100; ALPINE: April 11-13 Trappings of Texas birdiestfestival.org This is the Museum of the Big Bend’s pre- GULF COAST mier exhibit and sale of contemporary EL LAGO: April 6 Woofstock—Bay Area

Western Art and custom cowboy gear. The BROWNSVILLE: April 6 Chalk Art Festi- Pet Adoptions Charity Fundraiser During the animal shelter’s spring fund- 33rd annual exhibit and artist demonstra- val Join like-minded artists and spend the tions are free to the public, while the Grand day making the Children’s Museum of raiser, family and pet activities include a silent auction, dog training demonstra- ARE Opening Reception and exclusive Ranch Brownsville look as colorful and gorgeous tions and contests, a parade of adoptable Round Up Party are ticketed events. as ever. The museum’s plaza and side- shelter dogs, vendors, live music, food Museum of the Big Bend, 400 N. Harrison St. walks are available for use as a gigantic and drink, and pet photos with the Easter museumofthebigbend.com 432-837-8143 canvas. The Children’s Museum of Browns- Bunny. The event will be held in the park- ville, 501 Ringgold St. No. 5, Dean Porter ALPINE: April 19-21 Alpine Gem and ing lot of joint sponsors Chelsea Wine Bar Park. 956-548-9300; cmofbrownsville.org Mineral Show The 29th annual show fea- and Boondoggles Pub. BAPA is a non- TEXAS. tures indoor and outside vendors, demon- BROWNSVILLE: April 20 Easter Cele- profit, no-kill shelter in San Leon that strators, and exhibits of rocks, fossils, min- bration Celebrate the arrival of spring with finds forever homes for dogs and cats. eral specimens, and jewelry. Alpine Civic this celebration. Past festivities have 4106 E. NASA Parkway. 281-339-2086; Center, 801 W. Holland Ave. 432-244- included an Easter egg relay, spot the bayareapetadoptions.org 9503; visitalpinetx.com bunny activity, an egg hunt, and special GALVESTON: April 6 “The Snow Queen” appearances by the Easter Bunny. The EL PASO: April 6-14 Nuevo Siglo Drama by Missoula Children’s Theatre Led by Children’s Museum of Brownsville, 501 E. Festival This festival bridges a long history actors and directors from Missoula Chil- From Texas Rangers to Dr Pepper and mammoths, Ringgold St. No. 5, Dean Porter Park. of the Spanish Golden Age plays, from Chi- dren’s Theatre, each performance is in Waco is what Texas is about. Visit Waco for the history, cano theater to contemporary Latino- and 956-548-9300; cmofbrownsville.org front of a live audience. Although set in a the heritage, the sights, the sounds, the arts, the food, border-themed drama. As a park estab- CORPUS CHRISTI: April 6 BIG BLOOM “land of colored ice,” this classic tale the entertainment and the shopping. Waco truly is lished for the purpose of celebrating and Plant Sale, Garden Festival Festivities warms the heart in its illustrative retelling the Heart of Texas. fostering friendship with Mexico, Chamizal include kids activities, orchid sale, spe- by a group of fun-loving, imaginative hob- National Memorial books performances cialty vendors, butterfly releases in the goblins. With the story of a young girl and

34 Texas Highways Events Calendar | SPRING 2019 106 TEXAS RANGER TRAIL | WACO, TX 76701 | 254.750.8696 | SPRING WACOHEARTOFTEXAS.COM 2019 | Texas Highways Events Calendar 35 APRIL 2019> Gulf Coast her quest to find her best friend, the audi- the necessity of handmade ceramic ware goers for more than 30 years. A nerdy are encouraged to picnic. Besides just-har- repertoire as a starting point for improvisa- throughout. A zany blend of classic musical ence may just find itself believing in has been diminished, just as the develop- flower shop clerk named Seymour stum- vested produce from the farm, the regular tion and exploration. Joining Dave Douglas is comedy and madcap mystery, this whodunit malevolent mirrors, yetis, talking reindeer, ment of plastics has made the many bles across a new breed of plant which he First Saturdays Hope Farm Stand includes a powerhouse group of improvisers and is a highly theatrical duet loaded with killer and snow chickens. Blizzards can come at ceramic forms originally used for storage affectionately names after his secret crush, Houston makers, artisanal foods, and composers: David Adewumi, trumpet; laughs. Stages Repertory Theatre, 3201 Allen any moment, so strap on some snowshoes obsolete. To make functional pieces by Audrey. The exotic bloom offers the prom- cookbook authors. The Sunnyside Commu- Fabian Almazan, piano; Matthew Stevens, Parkway. 713-527-0123; stagestheatre.com and get ready to discover what it takes to hand today is a choice made by the artist ise of fame and fortune, but Seymour soon nity Center is serving a barbecue lunch for guitar; Linda May Han Oh, bass; and Joey HOUSTON: April 30 Da Camera Pres- overcome chilling obstacles, keep resil- to go against the current of all other means discovers that the mysterious “Audrey II” a donation, and St. Arnolds Brewery pours Baron, drums. Cullen Theater, Wortham ents: Ashberyana Da Camera joins forces ience alive, and melt down the Snow of mass production, and the decision by also has a taste for blood, ominous origins, samples of beer and root beer. Hope Theater Center, 501 Texas St. dacamera.com with renowned American composers and Queen’s icy wall. The Grand 1894 Opera the user to purchase these pieces rep- and an insatiable appetite for power. Farms, 10401 Scott St. 713-520-0443; HOUSTON: April 16-28 “Ragtime” musicians to celebrate John Ashbery’s House, 2020 Postoffice St. 800-821-1894 resents a clear desire for the unique quali- Stages Repertory Theatre, 3201 Allen Park- recipe4success.org Based on E.L. Doctorow’s powerful book legacy with works that reflect his playful- or 409-765-1894; thegrand.com ties of the one-of-a-kind over the ubiquity way. 713-527-0123; stagestheatre.com about immigrants and the fight for the ness, wit, and humor. The greatest Ameri- of all other options. “To Be of Use” juxta- HOUSTON: April 7 Chefs in the Field GALVESTON: April 6 The Grand Kids HOUSTON: April 2 Da Camera Presents: The spring American soul in the early 20th century, can poet of his generation, Ashbery visited poses three very different solutions to the Supper Celebrating Earth Day Festival Celebrate with The Grand on a The Veil of Orpheus A rare showing of Cy season pop-up supper in this popular this magnificent and deeply moving musical Houston for a Da Camera concert during challenge posed by making functional day filled with nonstop performances and Twombly’s monumental painting, “The work in clay. Houston Center for Contem- series offers an abundant four course, is set at a time when worlds and cultures Sarah Rothenberg’s first season as artistic art activities at the 24th annual festival Treatise on the Veil,” is the occasion for porary Craft, 4848 Main St. 713-529-4848; family-style meal crafted by celebrity are colliding on issues of race, class, gender director. Joan Tower’s “Holding a Daisy” from 10 a.m.–5 p.m. The Grand 1894 Opera this unique musical event. Da Camera crafthouston.org chefs. Following cocktails, a maximum of equality, and politics. The plot shows the was written for Rothenberg, as was House, 2020 Postoffice St. 800-821-1894 introduces America’s rising star composer 100 guests share the feast at one candlelit intersection of three groups of people in the Charles Wuorinen’s Ashberyana, recorded or 409-765-1894; thegrand.com and MacArthur fellow Matthew Aucoin to table set in the midst of the crops or under United States: African Americans, upper- by Da Camera for Naxos. The Menil Collec- Houston with an intimate preview of his GALVESTON: April 12 Pink Martini the shelter of the Gathering Barn. The class suburbanites, and Eastern European tion, 1533 Sul Ross St. dacamera.com opera, “Eurydice,” prior to its premiere at Pink Martini’s cheeky name speaks to the Chefs in the Field suppers feature produce immigrants, and the struggles each face the Metropolitan Opera in 2019-20, and LA PORTE: April 13 San Jacinto Day Fes- fizzy spirit and breezy sophistication that harvested from Hope Farms prepared by as their worlds collide during this time. welcomes countertenor Anthony Roth tival and Battle Re-enactment The larg- the 11-member orchestra, decked out in members of the Recipe for Success Foun- Theatre Under The Stars, 800 Bagby St. Costanzo and baritone Kelly Markgraf in est battle re-enactment in the Southwest is natty suits and colorful dresses, brings to dation’s Chefs Brigade and Advisory Board. 713-558-8887; tuts.com/ragtime their Da Camera debuts.The timeless the centerpiece of the admission-free festi- its music-making. Performing original Hope Farms, 10401 Scott St. 713-520- Greek myth of Orpheus entering the HOUSTON: April 24-June 16 “Murder for val held on the grounds surrounding the songs alongside classic hits, the popular SUBSCRIBE 0443; recipe4success.org underworld in search of his deceased Two” The hit show that is selling out across San Jacinto Monument. The re-enactment ensemble revels in a hybrid, throwback FOR FREE beloved, Eurydice, has inspired artists for HOUSTON: April 12 Da Camera Presents: the country is now coming to Houston. recreates the events leading up to Texas style that mixes pop, jazz, classical and centuries—from the beginning of opera in Dave Douglas Dizzy Atmosphere Everyone is a suspect in “Murder for Two,” a winning its independence from Mexico 182 world music. The Grand 1894 Opera House, To order a free Italy to today. From Monteverdi to early Trumpeter and composer Dave Douglas hilarious murder mystery with a twist. One years ago at the decisive Battle of San 2020 Postoffice St. 800-821-1894 or one-year subscription­ to the quarterly Texas electronic music through late 20th-cen- returns to Da Camera with a one-of-a-kind actor plays the investigator, the other plays Jacinto on April 21, 1836. Visitors can 409-765-1894; thegrand.com tribute to Dizzy Gillespie, with Gillespie’s all 13 suspects, and both play the piano wander freely among the Mexican and Highways Events Calendar, tury compositions, this program explores GALVESTON: April 21 Galveston Sym- the powerful influences of mythology on phony Orchestra Conductor Dr. Trond visit texashighways.com/ visual art and music—in time past and time Saeverud and the Galveston Symphony eventsubscription. present. The Menil Collection, 1533 Sul Orchestra perform. The Grand 1894 Opera Ross St. dacamera.com House, 2020 Postoffice St. 800-821-1894 HOUSTON: April 4-13 Mercury Chamber or 409-765-1894; thegrand.com Orchestra: Thaikovsky and Elgar GALVESTON: April 27 “Spamalot” Tchaikovsky’s homage to his idol Mozart, This Tony Award winning Best Musical is HOUSTON: Through May 12 “Tom Loeser: modernizing classical elements with his own lovingly ripped off from the film classic Please Please Please” In partnership with lush and lyrical style, is paired with Elgar’s “Monty Python and the Holy Grail” with a the Museum of Craft and Design in San delightful and endearing early work in these book by Eric Idle and music and lyrics by Francisco, the Houston Center for Contem- five Neighborhood Series concerts by Mer- the Grammy Award-winning team of Idle porary Craft presents this traveling exhibi- cury Chamber Orchestra led by artistic and John Du Prez. Spamalot tells the tale of tion of the Wisconsin-based maker and director Antoine Plante. Various locations. King Arthur and his Knights of the Round designer’s imaginative furniture and works 713-533-0800; mercuryhouston.org Table as they embark on their quest for the on paper. The playful show encourages HOUSTON: April 6 Earth Day Family Holy Grail. The Grand 1894 Opera House, viewers to shake up their habits and inter- Festival and Picnic A full schedule of 2020 Postoffice St. 800-821-1894 or act with the environment and one another, events is planned for this free festival, 409-765-1894; thegrand.com while considering issues such as body pos- ture and etiquette that are often taken for including hourly cooking classes, yoga, tai HOUSTON: Through May 12 “To Be of granted. Loeser’s work also raises a clever chi, story time, farm photo safaris, garden Use: The Functional Ceramics of Mike question: “If the furniture we sit on every explorations, chicken and bee demonstra- Helke, Ayumi Horie, and East Fork” day were totally different, would our lives tions, activities, and games. Community This group exhibition demonstrates the be different, too?” Guest curated by Glenn partners give hands-on creative and learn- uniqueness, independent spirit, and social Adamson, “Please Please Please” reimag- ing opportunities at creation stations for relevance found in the handmade as it ines what furniture can be by juxtaposing kids and adults. Recipe For Success Foun- compares the different creative paths the artist’s furniture with his series of dation Healthy Eating Ambassadors help taken by three makers of contemporary pyrographs and cyanotype prints. Houston kids plant veggies, Define Body and Mind functional ceramics. As one of the earliest Center for Contemporary Craft, 4848 Main encourages visitors to live their best life forms of material engineering developed St. 713-529-4848; crafthouston.org through movement and mindfulness by humankind, ceramics and the produc- classes scheduled on the half hour, and tion of functional objects has been central HOUSTON: March 6-April 28 “Little celebrity chefs and the Recipe for Success to humans’ use of clay throughout history. Shop of Horrors” This smash sci-fi musi- culinary team give hands-on cooking Since the Industrial Revolution, however, cal has devoured the hearts of theatre- classes scheduled on the hour. Families

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Texian camps to learn what the soldiers and Dance to that foot-tapping music, chow open-access studio blow glass. Free, nar- tuneful Second Symphony of Romantic actors, this chamber piece compresses all AUSTIN: April 12 Jackie Venson CD their families were doing prior to the battle in down on the rich, delicious Cajun cuisine, rated demos are offered on the first Satur- great Johannes Brahms. It’s a finale not to the tension and pathos of the novel into a Release Joy, gratitude, a love for music, 1836. Watch the official (and historically and have some fun. Carl A. Parker Center, day of every month (except August). Three be missed. Victoria Fine Arts Center, 1002 powerful evening of theatre. Ground Floor and Texas: that’s who guitarist Jackie accurate) re-enactment of the Battle of San 1800 Lakeshore Drive. 787-787-2787; visit- Dimensional Visions—Glass Blowing Hous- E. Sam Houston Drive. 361-576-4500; Theatre, 979 Springdale Road, No. 122. Venson is at her core. Over the last year, Jacinto, with hundreds of history re-enactors, portarthurtx.com ton, 17442 FM 2920. 281-734-0366; victoriasymphony.com 512-850-4849; penfoldtheatre.org she has lit up the stage at some of the most cannons, horses, and pyrotechnics. Enjoy threedimensionalvisions.com historic venues across the globe. Join Jackie ROCKPORT: April 21 Easter Sunrise Ser- AUSTIN: April 9 Pink Martini in Concert family activities, entertainment, craft ven- in celebration of her brand new album vices Join in for the annual Easter sunrise VICTORIA: March 22-May 12 Neva Rossi This “little orchestra” draws inspiration “Joy” and bear witness to what will surely dors, food, cultural exhibits, and games. service. Bring your lawn chairs. Rockport Exhibit See the pastel works of Texas HILL COUNTRY from the romantic Hollywood musicals of be a milestone in her career. Paramount The monument is open all day. Visitors can Beach Band Shell, 210 Seabreeze Drive. artist Neva Rossi. The Nave Museum, the 1940s and ’50s while spanning genres Theatre, 713 Congress Ave. 512-472-5470; ride the elevator to the top for a panoramic 361-729-6445; rockport-fulton.org 306 W. Commercial St. 361-575-8228; AUSTIN: Through April 30 “SaddleUP— to make an eclectic, modern sound. Their austintheatre.org view of the festivities, explore the special navemuseum.com Texas Ranching and Tradition” Jump in ROCKPORT: April 27-28 Kite Festival arrangements of Latin music, jazz, cabaret, exhibit, watch a Texas history digital the saddle and experience a virtual ride AUSTIN: April 13-14 Monster Jam Watch kites soar through the sky at this VICTORIA: April 4-7 Independent Film and cinema scores have endeared them to presentation, and tour the hundreds of with real Texas ranchers who meet modern The unexpected, unscripted, and unforget- annual festival held by the Rockport Cul- Festival Watch dramas and animated films both national and international audiences, museum pieces on display. San Jacinto challenges while preserving their tradi- table family-friendly motor sport returns. tural Art District. Aransas Navigation Dis- of both short and feature length. Film selling out venues worldwide. Paramount Museum of History, 1 Monument Circle. tions. Through photographs and video, see The 2019 season brings a new level of trict Festival Grounds, 911 Navigation Circle. directors, producers, and actors join the Theater, 713 Congress Ave. 512-472-5470; 281-479-2421; sanjacinto-museum.org hard-working cowboys and cowgirls come high-flying, four-wheel excitement to the 361-729-6445; rockport-fulton.org festival to talk about their work and answer austintheatre.org entire family with racing, two-wheel skills, MCFADDIN: April 6 Polo at McFaddin questions from those who attend. Leo J. to life as they ride, rope, and rodeo the ROCKPORT-FULTON: April 6-7 Rock- AUSTIN: April 11 “Pilobolus: Come To donuts, and freestyle competitions. Fans This annual fundraiser is held for the Nave Welder Center for the Performing Arts, 214 same way their parents, grandparents, port-Fulton Boat, Home, and Studio Your Senses” Pilobolus returns with a new, also have the opportunity to get up close Museum and Victoria Regional Museum N. Main St. 361-935-8843; vtxiff.com and great-grandparents did before them. Association. A day of polo includes Tour Rockport Center for the Arts hosts a Texas Capitol Visitors Center, 112 E. 11th St. multisensory experience that features live and personal to the Monster Jam trucks matches, gourmet tailgate tastings, beer tour featuring unique, fashionable homes VICTORIA: April 6 Art Car Parade 512-305-8400; texasstatecapitol.com performances alongside digital creations. and drivers by purchasing a Pit Party pass and one or two boats. Studio Tour includes A parade showcases dozens of moving that allows them early access to the event and wine, live and silent auctions, and live AUSTIN: March 21-April 6 “Crime and For 45 years, Pilobolus has tested the artists from Rockport-Fulton and beyond. works of art. Downtown Victoria, 101 N. Main for photo opportunities and autographs. music. McFaddin Ranch. 361-575-8227; Punishment” As a police inspector investi- limits of human physicality to explore the 361-729-5519; rockportartcenter.com St. 361-572-0016; fivepointsmuseum.com navemuseum.com gates a gruesome murder, audience mem- beauty and the power of connected bodies. Frank Erwin Center, 1701 Red River St. VICTORIA: April 6 Jam Fest This free The company continues to propel the 512-477-6060; uterwincenter.com PALACIOS: April 6 Rotary Club Golf SANTA FE: April 25 Taste of Santa Fe bers journey through the mind of a crimi- music and street festival includes music, seeds of expression via human movement Tournament This fundraiser event and Business Expo This year’s event has nal. What did he do? Why did he do it? And AUSTIN: April 13, 2019-Jan. 26, 2020 food and beverage vendors, and fine arts includes a four-man scramble golf tourna- more than 50 booths and a variety of food what would you be capable of in certain and dance, growing and changing each “Motown: The Sound of Young America” and crafts. Downtown Victoria, 101 N. Main ment open to all. There are prizes, tro- from local restaurants. It’s a great event to circumstances? Before “Law & Order,” year while exploring new visual and musi- This exhibit celebrates the 60th anniver- St. victoriafinearts.org phies, and lunch is served. Palacios Golf find local businesses, shop, listen to good there was “Crime and Punishment.” Per- cal planes. Paramount Theater, 713 Con- sary of the birth of Motown Records as it Course, 289 R. B. Trull Blvd. 361-920-6212 music, and sample tasty grub. A highlight is VICTORIA: April 20 Riverside Food formed in 90 minutes with only three gress Ave. 512-472-5470; austintheatre.org traces the evolution of the label, focusing the “Best of Taste” People’s Choice Award Truck Fest A celebration of Victoria’s favor- PALACIOS: April 26-28 Palacios Trail and Showmanship Award for decoration ite mobile grub offers dozens of food trucks, Riders Association Annual Trail Ride and participation in the theme of the event. live music, vendors, and kids activities. Riv- Event kicks off with a dinner and auction Galveston County Fair Grounds—Ed Pickett erside Park, 311 Memorial Drive. on Friday at Blessing Community Center. Hall, 10 Jack Brooks Road. 409-925-8558; VICTORIA: April 25-28 “Cheatin’” The trail ride will begin the Saturday at santafetexaschamber.com Precinct 4 County Barn in Palacios and Theatre Victoria presents this award- ends Sunday at Carl Park on the Tres Pala- SOUTH PADRE ISLAND: April 27 Sand winning comedy. Gossip ignites a blaze of cios River. 25000 SH 35. 361-920-2045 Crab Run This run, entirely on sand, is a infidelity that engulfs three couples in this great way to get a little exercise under the zany farce. Leo J. Welder Center for the PORT ARANSAS: April 26-28 Texas stars on a beautiful South Padre Island Performing Arts, 214 N. Main St. 361-570- One of the largest master sand SandFest Beach. The Sand Crab will start behind 8587; theatrevictoria.org sculpting competition in the U.S., this Pearl South Padre on the beach at 8:30 p.m. VICTORIA: April 25 Downtown Rhythms family event offers attendees a weekend (kids’ run is at 8 p.m.). This event benefits Under the leadership of maestro Darryl of fun on the beach while viewing 18 Sea Turtle Inc. The Pearl South Padre, 310 One, the symphony performs selections world-class master sculptors and five Padre Blvd. 956-761-3000; sopadre.com semi-pros creating masterpieces from from pop, jazz, and movie favorites for an tons of sand. Visitors can take part in an SUGAR LAND: April 26-28, May 3-5 annual evening of free family fun. Down- amateur contest or take lessons to create “Singin’ in the Rain Jr.” The “Greatest town Victoria, 101 N. Main St. 361-576- works of sand art. Vendors, food, and Movie Musical of All Time” is faithfully and 4500; victoriasymphony.com lovingly adapted by Broadway legends music will also be available on the beach. VICTORIA: April 27-28 Historic Homes Betty Comden and Adolph Green, from Port Aransas Beach. 361-249-6792; Tour Participate in guided tours of five his- their original award-winning screenplay. texassandfest.org toric homes that may include late Victorian, Sugar Land Auditorium, 226 Lakeview Queen Anne, and craftsman style bunga- PORT ARTHUR: April 20 Cajun Fest Drive. 713-302-5329; inspirationstage.com This event celebrates the area’s diverse lows. Take advantage of this rare opportunity cultures with music and good food. In the SUGAR LAND: April 26 Celtic Woman– to view the inside of some of the most ele- 1700s and 1800s Louisiana and east- Ancient Land The Grammy-nominated, gant homes in Old Victoria. Various locations. southeast Texas became home to a variety multi-platinum international music group 361-573-1878; victoriapreservation.com returns to North America with a brand new of diverse cultures, notably French, Afri- VICTORIA: April 27 Victoria Symphony live show. Smart Financial Centre at Sugar can, German, Spanish, and several Carib- Master Series In the fourth year of the bean islands. These cultures blended their Land, 18111 Lexington Blvd. 281-207-6278; 5-year Cliburn Project, this show presents cuisine, music, traditions, and superstitions smartfinancialcentre.net University of Houston Cliburn silver med- into an eclectic (and somewhat odd) amal- TOMBALL: April 6 Narrated Glass Blow- alist Kenny Broberg in the dazzling Proko- gam which came to be known as “Cajun.” ing Demonstration Watch Houston’s only fiev Third followed by the popular and 38 Texas Highways Events Calendar | SPRING 2019 SPRING 2019 | Texas Highways Events Calendar 39 APRIL 2019> Hill Country on its major artists and musical achieve- Community Center, 803 Buck Creek. 830- by pianist Scott Cuellar. Her 2016 appear- ments, and it explores how the sound of 796-3045; banderacowboycapital.com ance here with the Argenta Trio was a musical high. This program includes Motown continues to influence some of BANDERA: April 6, 13, 20, 27 Bandera works by lesser known composers of the pop music’s most important artists today. Cattle Company Gunfighters Experience With support from the Motown Museum in the excitement of the Wild West with reen- early 20th century including Melanie Detroit and personal artifacts from some acted shootouts. Shows are at high noon and Bonis, whose beautiful, ethereal work of the music’s biggest recording artists, 2 p.m. Bandera Visitors Center, 126 SH 16. was introduced to us by Sant’Ambrogio in “Motown: The Sound of Young America” is 830-796-3045; banderacowboycapital.com that 2016 concert. They conclude with the the first major museum exhibition to rousing “Suite Italienne” by Stravinsky. embrace all facets of the biggest sound in BANDERA: April 6, 13, 20, 27 Cowboys Uptown Blanco Ballroom, 503 Third St. soul in the ’60s: musically, culturally, and on Main Every Saturday expect to see and 830-385-1173; blancoperformingarts.com interact with a sample of the Old West politically. LBJ Presidential Library, 2313 BOERNE: April 13 Kuhlmann-King Red River St. 512-721-0200; lbjlibrary.org cowboy lifestyle on Bandera Main Street. Look out for cowboys, steers, horses, Museum Tour Located behind Boerne City AUSTIN: April 13 “Piff The Magic wagons, strolling cowboy musicians, and Hall, the Kuhlmann-King house gives the Dragon” This performance combines gunfight re-enactments. Bandera County public the opportunity to step back in time jaw-dropping magic with incredible comedy. Courthouse, 500 Main St. 830-796-3045; to see what a historic Boerne home looked Think Larry David in a dragon suit: funny, banderacowboycapital.com like “way back when.” Open every Second grumpy, and utterly baffling. Piff rose to Saturday of each month. Kuhlmann-King fame on NBC’s “America’s Got Talent.” He BANDERA: April 6 Bandera Market Days Historic Home, 402 E. Blanco Road. now has his own show at the Flamingo Hotel Shop arts and crafts vendors in downtown 830-331-1033; visitboerne.org and Casino in Las Vegas. Stateside at the Bandera. Bandera County Courthouse BOERNE: April 13 Second Saturday Art Paramount, 719 Congress Ave. 512-472- Lawn, 500 Main St. 830-796-3045; banderacowboycapital.com Beat Boerne shops and art galleries are 5470; austintheatre.org teaming up to present a heart-racing fine AUSTIN: April 19 JB Smoove Triple threat BANDERA: April 13 RRCF Buckwild art experience. Take a walk on the art side Smoove delivers his unique brand of Rodeo Events at this rough stock rodeo every second Saturday of the month. Look comedic funk to Austin. From “Saturday include mutton busting, mini broncs, cash for the flashy banners displayed through- Night Live,” “Def Comedy Jam,” “Last scramble, mini bull riding, open bull riding, out Boerne. Hill Country Mile, 100 N. Main. Comic Standing,” and “Pootie Tang,” saddle bronc, and bareback. Mansfield 210-954-6659; visitboerne.org you’ve had plenty of chances to see him Park, 2886 SH 16. 830-796-3045; banderacowboycapital.com BOERNE: April 18 A Thirst for Nature on big and small screens. But it’s his Every third Thursday of the month, the breakout role as Leon on “Curb Your BANDERA: April 27 Ride and Rise Above Cibolo Nature Center hosts a themed event Enthusiasm” that has firmly planted him Benefit This event helps those who have where visitors can learn about the differ- as one of the best comedic improv actors served the country win their war with ent plants and wildlife of Boerne and the today. No matter the medium, Smoove depression. Proceeds can literally make Hill Country’s surrounding areas. Sip an certainly knows how to bring the ruckus. the difference between life and death. adult beverage made to match the theme Paramount Theatre, 713 Congress Ave. Jake’s in Pipe Creek, 3810 SH 16. 830-796- for that month for those who are of age, 512-472-5470; austintheatre.org 3045; banderacowboycapital.com or choose the non-alcoholic version for the AUSTIN: April 24-27 Moontower BANDERA: April 28 Frontier Times Jam- kids. Cibolo Nature Center, 140 City Park Comedy Festival Be a part of this eighth boree On the fourth Sunday of every month, Road. 830-249-4616; visitboerne.org annual festival and experience the diverse the Frontier Times Museum offers live BOERNE: April 5 Big Bad Voodoo Daddy and hilarious mix of comedians, podcast- music, storytelling, and more free fun for all in Concert Blending a vibrant fusion of the ers, and performers from around the ages. Frontier Times Museum, 510 13th St. classic American sounds of jazz, swing, world, as well as a lineup of stellar local 830-796-3045; banderacowboycapital.com and Dixieland, with the energy and spirit of and regional talent, including stand-up, BLANCO: April 12-13 Wild Woman contemporary culture, Big Bad Voodoo sketch, and musical comedy perfor- Weekend An enjoyable way for gals to get Daddy reminds us that it is cool to swing. mances. The 2019 festival holds headliner together for all types of fun, this event After 25 years, 11 records (with sales over 2 shows, including Jenny Slate, David Spade, raises money for area nonprofit organiza- million albums to date), over 2,800 live BOERNE: April 6 Hot Rod Night With live boasting creative and new vendors selling and Sal Vulcano at the Paramount Theatre tions. Past event activities have included shows, and countless appearances in film music and classic cars, this event is remi- all handmade items. The products range as well as walkable surrounding venues. food and art tours, silent auctions, plant and television, BBVD’s all-original core niscent of old-fashioned Americana street from bath and body products to home Paramount Theatre, 713 Congress Avenue. sales, shopping, live entertainment, kara- lineup has Boerne “dancin’ in the aisles” parties—a gathering place for old and new decor to children’s items and food items. 512-474-1221; moontowercomedyfest.com oke, dancing, a 5K, yoga, painting classes, with their horn-infused music and legend- friends. Soda Pops, 103 N. Main. 830-331- The market strives to bring new vendors to AUSTIN: April 27 “International Series: wine and chocolate pairings, self-defense ary high-energy show. Boerne Champion 8799; visitboerne.org each event, and also bring back everyone’s Kupinski Guitar Duo” This classical guitar classes, a taco and tequila experience, High School Auditorium, 201 Charger Blvd. BOERNE: April 11 Diva Night Festivities favorites from past markets. Friday’s event duo is the perfect finale to a diverse museum tours, film screenings, and mixol- 830-331-9079; visitboerne.org include shopping, live music, dining, and includes a craft class, dessert, drinks, live season of artists from around the world. ogy classes. Various locations, 2233 US 281. music, snacks, and giveaways. Cana Ball- BOERNE: April 6 Bierfest Tickets includes great specials for the diva in you. Support Austin ISD Performing Arts Center, 1500 512-750-6362; wildwomanweekend.org room, 202 W. Kronkosky St. 210-663- event entry, a commemorative sampling local businesses with a night of fun shop- Barbara Jordan Blvd. 512-300-2247; 9046; visitboerne.org BLANCO: April 13 Stephanie Sant’Am- stein, 10 sample tickets, and entertain- ping. The first 200 divas to check in at The austinclassicalguitar.org brogio with Scott Cuellar in Concert ment. Additional sampling tickets are Dienger Trading Co. or The Flower Shoppe BOERNE: April 13 Boerne Parade of Art- BANDERA: April 2 Cowboy Capital Opry Violinist Stephanie Sant’Ambrogio, available at the event. Proceeds benefit get a tiara or a boa. Hill Country Mile, 100 ists Boerne Professional Artists hosts its Gerry and Harriet Payne host Grand Old founder and artistic director of the Cactus local art organizations. Food vendors are N. Main. 210-861-7333; visitboerne.org 23rd annual “parade,” a festive event each Opry-style entertainment. Event includes Pear Music Festival and a Blanco Per- also available at this event. The Agricul- BOERNE: April 12-13 Handmade Market spring that attracts hundreds of art enthusi- refreshments and door prizes. Silver Sage forming Arts audience favorite, is joined tural, 102 City Park Road. visitboerne.org This market is a biannual, two-day event asts from around the country to visit various 40 Texas Highways Events Calendar | SPRING 2019 SPRING 2019 | Texas Highways Events Calendar 41 APRIL 2019> Hill Country art venues in Boerne. It is a self-guided tour prizes, and goodies. Take your photo with ment set on an island in the Pacific. Pacific Past guests include Ray Benson, Steve of local galleries, studios, and other venues the Easter Bunny (bring your own camera), Combat Zone, 508 E. Austin. 830-997- Earle, Delbert McClinton, Radney Foster, principally located along the Hill Country and enjoy jumping in the inflatables and 8600; pacificwarmuseum.org Hayes Carll, and Ray Wylie Hubbard. Mile. 100 N. Main. visitboerne.org face painting. Milburn Park, 1901 Sun Chase Gruene Hall, 1281 Gruene Road. 830-606- FREDERICKSBURG: April 11-28 “Bus 1281; gruenehall.com BOERNE: April 13 Easter Egg Hunt Blvd. cedarparktexas.gov 512-401-5500 Stop” Fredericksburg Theater Company Festivities at this annual event begin at COMFORT: April 20 Easter Volksmarch presents this American classic, a senti- Gruene: April 14 Gospel Brunch With a 10:30 a.m. and include pictures with the Volksmarching is a European tradition mental and charming comedy that will Texas Twist This New Orleans-style Easter Bunny, an inflatable obstacle where people walk for fun. The noncompet- touch your heart and your funny bone. gospel brunch is led by Gruene Hall favor- course, face painting, kids crafts, and an itive walks are enjoyed by all. In Comfort, Steve W. Shepherd Theater, 1668 US 87. ite Bret Graham accompanied by The New egg hunt with more than 15,000 stuffed the Easter Volksmarch includes long and 830-997-3588; fredericksburgtheater.org Soul Invaders. Gruene Hall, 1281 Gruene eggs. Mobile food vendors are also on-site. short walks through scenic countryside in Road. 830-629-5077; gruenehall.com FREDERICKSBURG: April 13 Bluebonnet Please leave pets at home. Boerne City and around town. Comfort Park, 423 Main Antique Tractor Ride Antique tractors, GRUENE: April 20-21 Old Gruene Market Lake Park, 1 City Lake Road. 830-248- St. 830-995-3131; comfort-texas.com cars and trucks make a 20-mile loop Days Nearly 100 vendors offer uniquely 1635; visitboerne.org EARLY: April 6-7 Stagecoach Market through scenic Gillespie County. Various crafted items and packaged Texas foods. BOERNE: April 26 Camerata San Anto- Days This two-day event features more locations. rustyiron.org Gruene Historic District, 1601 Hunter Road. nio Concert Enjoy a chamber music con- than 100 vendors of wood crafts, metal 830-629-5077; gruenemarketdays.com Fredericks- cert inspired by the strength of the human FREDERICKSBURG: April 14 works, home decor, jewelry, art work, refur- HUNT: April 20-21 Easter at Mo Visitors spirit in the face of the depths of human burg Music Club—UT Austin Trombone bished and repurposed antiques, hand- Nathaniel Brickens has directed the can partake in an Easter sunrise service in cruelty, featuring violinist Anastasia Parker, Choir crafted wood furniture, leather works, glass choir since 2000. It was founded in the fall the Chapel on the Hill. Enjoy specially pro- violist Emily Freudigman, cellist Ken Freu- works, boutiques, children’s items, and food of 1977 by UT professor emeritus and grammed activities all weekend including digman, and pianist Viktor Valkov. First vendors. Musical acts are scheduled outdoor fun, an Easter egg hunt, arts and United Methodist Church, 205 James St. trombone legend, Donald Knaub. Freder- throughout the event. Stagecoach Station crafts, worship services, and food. Mo 210-492-9519; cameratasa.org icksburg United Methodist Church, 1800 N. Venue, 400 Old Comanche Road. 325-200- Llano. fredericksburgmusicclub.com Ranch, 2229 FM 1340. 800-460-4401; BOERNE: April 27 Texas Corvette Asso- 8198; stagecoachstationvenues.com moranch.org ciation Annual Open Car Show The 27th FREDERICKSBURG: April 19-21 Freder- FREDERICKSBURG: March 29-April 14 HUTTO: April 26-May 24 Sunset Block Annual Open Car Show is expected to draw icksburg Trade Days Shop with more Texas Hill Country Wine and Wildflower Party Bash This free, family-friendly event more than 350 entrants and hundreds of than 400 vendors or relax in the biergar- Journey Enjoy Hill Country wineries and includes live music, food trucks, kids and car enthusiasts. This year’s show offers a ten while listening to live music. Sunday wildflowers with self-guided tours, fea- family activities, and arts and craft ven- weekend of exciting activities. In its Farms, 355 Sunday Farms Lane. 210-846- turing special events, tastings, and dis- dors. Fritz Park, 306 E. Live Oak St. 512- 11th year as an official Fiesta event and 4094; fbgtradedays.com counts. Various locations. 872-216-9463; 759-4003; facebook.com/downtownhutto once again in the beautiful city of Boerne, texaswinetrail.com FREDERICKSBURG: April 25-28 Hill this Open Car Show is open to all types of Country Film Festival Annual film festival INGRAM: March 22-April 13 “The Zirkels vehicles and offers something for every- FREDERICKSBURG: April 5 First Friday screens the best of independent film from Zwei” Art Exhibit Exhibit features two one. Hill Country Mile, 100 N. Main. Art Walk Fredericksburg Tour fine art Texas and around the world. Fritztown well-known, local artists Al and Mary 830-226-5386; visitboerne.org galleries offering special exhibits, demon- Cinema, 2254 US 87. 866-224-7714; Zirkel. Hill Country Arts Foundation, strations, refreshments, and extended 120 Point Theatre Road. 830-367-5120; BULVERDE: April 6, 13, 20, 27 Saturday hillcountryff.com viewing hours the first Friday of every hcaf.com Night Rodeo This rodeo features all types month. Various locations. 830-997-6523; FREDERICKSBURG: April 27 Spring Fish JOHNSON CITY: April 27 Johnson City Art of Texas entertainment, from live music ffawf.com Fry The Fredericksburg Volunteer Fire and dancing to mechanical bulls, mutton’ Department’s annual fish fry features Walk All galleries are open for visitation bustin, and calf scrambles. Enjoy beer, FREDERICKSBURG: April 5-7 Texas freshly fried catfish with all the trimmings. and enjoyment from 4-8 p.m. Adult bever- wine, and soft drinks coupled with barbe- Vintage Motorcycle Fandango The event There is live music as well. Marktplatz, 100 ages and snacks are served. Nugent cue, tacos, steak, burgers, and more. includes a vintage parts swap meet, bike block of West Main Street. 830-997-7521 Avenue and Main Street. 830-868-7684; Tejas Rodeo Company, 401 Obst Road. show, and vintage dirt races. Gillespie artjc.org County Fairgrounds, 530 Fair Drive. FREDERICKSBURG: April 27 Spring 830-980-2226; tejasrodeo.com JOHNSON CITY: April 27-28 Johnson City cherokeeamca.org Market Join springtime shopping and sips at CEDAR PARK: April 6 Heritage Festival Messina Hof Hill Country. Browse goods from Market Days Local artisans sell hand- Enjoy live music, free inflatables, pony rides, FREDERICKSBURG: April 6 Historic local vendors or enjoy delicious eats from a made items, jewelry, and plants. Food and a petting zoo. There is face painting, Country Schools Open House Tour food truck. Try one of the featured specialty trucks are on-site. City Park, US 290 at carnival games, and rides. Enjoy a craft Take a self-guided tour of schools listed in wine cocktails, White Peach Sangria or Spar- Avenue G. 830-868-7684; lbjcountry.com the National Register of Historic Places. market, washer tournament, food conces- kling Lemonade, each crafted with Messina KERRVILLE: March 29-April 13 “Foot- Various locations. historicschools.org sions, sack races, and a corn-on-the-cob Hof’s award-winning wines. Messina Hof loose” Enjoy a lavish porduction of this eating contest. Milburn Park, 1901 Sun Chase FREDERICKSBURG: April 6-21 Wild- Winery, 9996 US 290. messinahof.com modern Broadway musical. Cailloux Blvd. 512-401-5500; cedarparktexas.gov flower Celebration at Wildseed Farms GRUENE: April 5, 12, 19, 26 Friday After- Theater, 910 Main St. 830-896-9393; Celebrate the arrival of spring and Texas CEDAR PARK: April 12 Concert in the noon Club at Gruene Hall A Gruene Hall caillouxtheater.com wildflowers with colorful fields, great shop- Park Enjoy a lovely evening outside with a tradition, now in its 20th year, where hip- KERRVILLE: April 6 Hill Country Swap ping, butterfly gardens, and special activi- concert in the park. Bring lawn chairs and sters, oldsters, suits, locals, and drifters Meet This shopping experience is a giant ties. Wildseed Farms, 100 Legacy Drive. blankets as there is plenty of space. Food mix it up to start their weekend rite (pun community garage sale, flea market, and concessions are available and guests are 830-990-8080; wildseedfarms.com intended). This quintessential Friday happy trade days all in one. Buy or sell new, used, welcome to bring a picnic and their own FREDERICKSBURG: April 6-7 WWII hour celebrates the warmer weather with antiques, collectibles, arts and crafts, ice chest. Milburn Park, 1901 Sun Chase Pacific Combat Program at the National great beer prices, prize giveaways, and the knives, books, furniture, tools, clothing, Blvd. 512-401-5500; cedarparktexas.gov Museum of the Pacific War History best in Texas tunes broadcast live by KNBT kitchen and household items, and much CEDAR PARK: April 14 Spring Egg-Strav- comes to life with equipment and weapons 92.1 FM Radio New Braunfels. There’s even more. Concessions are on-site, and lots of aganza Bring a basket to hunt for candy, used during WWII and a battle reenact- a very special guest interview each week. free parking is available. Pets on a leash

42 Texas Highways Events Calendar | SPRING 2019 SPRING 2019 | Texas Highways Events Calendar 43 APRIL 2019> Hill Country are welcome. Kerr County Hill Country walk, carnival games, and more. The Sal- Parker, violist Emily Freudigman, cellist beyond. A local group of Texas fiddle LLANO: April 26-27 Crawfish Open The Old Timer, 14178 SH 16. 830-796-3045; Youth Event Center, 3785 SH 27. 830-459- vation Army Kroc Center, 201 Holdsworth. Ken Freudigman, and pianist Viktor Valkov. enthusiasts reintroduced the event in 2011, Crawfish takes center stage, but a golf tour- banderacowboycapital.com 6198; kerrmarketdays.org 830-315-5762; kerrvillekroc.org Schreiner University, 2100 Memorial Blvd. and it has been hugely successful. There is nament, arts and crafts, an auction, and MEDINA: April 18 Third Thursday 210-492-9519; cameratasa.org KERRVILLE: April 6 Kerr County Market KERRVILLE: April 20 Easterfest, a fiddle concert, fiddle tricks, and a fiddle children’s activities help round out a fun Cowboy Camp Pickers who play cowboy, Days Shop at an indoor marketplace for Cookoff, and Open Car/Motorcycle Show KERRVILLE: April 27 Camerata San contest. Lantex Theater, 113 W. Main St. Hill Country event happening rain or shine. Texas, or Western swing music are welcome vendors of original handcrafted goods, art- Features a barbecue and chili cookoff, Antonio String Quartet—Beauty 325-247-5354; llanofiddlefest.com Robinson Park, 123 Robinson Park Drive. to sit in. The public is welcome. Bandera work, and homegrown plants and produce. food, games and rides for all ages, ven- The group performs Ravel’s String Quartet, 325-247-5354; llanocrawfishopen.com LLANO: April 5-6 Llano River Chuck- Beverage Barn Pavilion, 14178 SH 16. 830- Pets on a leash are welcome. Kerr County dors, live music, Easter egg hunt, open car Turina’s Serenata, and Faure’s Piano Quin- wagon Cookoff Every year since 2005, MASON: April 5-7 Mason Chamber Music 796-3045; banderacowboycapital.com Hill Country Youth Event Center, 3785 SH and bike show, and a visit from the Easter tet No. 2 in C Minor. Schreiner University, a group of chuckwagon enthusiasts get Festival and Spring Fest This annual NEW BRAUNFELS: April 11 Chicks with 27. 830-895-7524; kerrmarketdays.org Bunny. Flat Rock Lake Park, 3840 River- 2100 Memorial Blvd. 210-492-9519; together on the banks of the Llano River music festival features concerts at local Hits: Terri Clark, Pam Tillis, and Suzy side Drive. 830-896-1155; kerrvilletx.com cameratasa.org KERRVILLE: April 13-14 Texas Gun and and go back in time to an era when the churches, venues, and the historic Odeon Bogguss Audiences can enjoy the rare Theater. Various locations. 325-347-5758; Knife Show Find new and used guns, KERRVILLE: April 20 Spring Native KERRVILLE: April 27 Resurrection: West was settled. These enthusiasts use opportunity of seeing three of the biggest masontxcoc.com knives, gold and silver coins, jewelry, Plant Sale and Festival Find family fun A Journey Tribute A stunningly accurate cooking methods from that era, wear tra- female artists in country music on stage camping gear, and military supplies from with guest speakers and expert advice on tribute to the music of Journey, which ditional dress, and experience traditional MASON: April 6 Mason City Wide Garage together performing an intimate night of several businesses under one roof. plants, along with the sale of a wide vari- “Faithfully” (pun intended) recreates neighborly fun as they compete for prizes Sale Find garage sales throughout Mason’s acoustic music. And with 36 top 10 singles Kerr County Hill Country Youth Event ety of spring plants that are native Texas the experience of a Journey concert from in a number of categories. Meal served community. Various locations. 325-347- between them, there’s a lot of material to Center, 3785 SH 27. 830-285-0575; variety. Riverside Nature Center, 150 the band’s most prolific period. Cailloux pull from. Ultimately, it’s about three at high noon on Saturday. Badu Park, 5758; masontxcoc.com texasgunandknifeshows.com Francisco Lemos St. 830-257-4837; Theater, 910 Main St. 830-896-9393; friends singing and playing great songs 300 Legion Drive. 325-247-5354; riversidenaturecenter.org caillouxtheater.com MASON: April 6 Mason Spring Arts Fest together, and having fun. Brauntex Theatre, KERRVILLE: April 19-21 Annual Easter llanochuckwagoncookoff.com Texas artists and craftsmen setup on the This is one of the Symphony of the 290 W. San Antonio St. 830-627-0808; Hill Country Bike Tour KERRVILLE: April 25 KYLE: April 13, May 11 Market Days Square. Mason’s Historic Square. 325-347- premier cycling events in Texas with routes Hills “Music for all Time—To Everything Enjoy local vendors, live music, and family LLANO: April 6 Llano County Lawn and brauntex.org A great event to purchase 5758; masontxcoc.com suitable for all categories of participants There is a Season” Concert begins at fun under the shade of the oak trees. City Garden Show NEW BRAUNFELS: April 12 Battle of The MASON: April 6 Seaquist Mansion Tour from novices to experienced riders. 7:30 p.m. Cailloux Theater, 910 Main St. Square Park, 101 S. Burleson St. 512-262- plants, yard ornaments, learn about native Swing Bands The San Antonio Swing Tour the historic three-story Victorian Schreiner University, 2100 Memorial Blvd. 830-792-7469; symphonyofthehills.org 3939; cityofkyle.com/recreation plants, listen to knowledgeable gardening Dance Society, Austin Swing Syndicate, [email protected] mansion. Seaquist House, 400 Broad St. KERRVILLE: April 27 Camerata San LLANO: April 5-7 Fiddle Fest Llano tradi- speakers, socialize with other gardeners, KRTU Jazz, and Krause’s Cafe partner 325-347-4058; masontxcoc.com KERRVILLE: April 20 Easter Eggstrava- Antonio Concert Enjoy a chamber music tionally held a popular fiddle contest for 20 and purchase raffle tickets for unique yard together for this third annual battle ganza Features two Easter egg hunts with concert inspired by the strength of the years—an established event that was held furniture and ornaments. Lutie Watkins MEDINA: April 6 The Old Timers Trading between The Dirty River Dixie Band of San more than 25,000 eggs, photos with the human spirit in the face of the depths of in early April and brought many talented United Methodist Church, 308 W. Main St. Post The first Saturday of the month, come Antonio and Joe Smith & The Spicy Pickles Easter Bunny, food, bounce houses, cake human cruelty, featuring violinist Anastasia fiddlers and music fans from Texas and 325-247-5354; llanochamber.org out and meet local artists and artisans. of Denver. This is a night full of jazz, danc-

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44 Texas Highways Events Calendar | SPRING 2019 SPRING 2019 | Texas Highways Events Calendar 45 APRIL 2019> Hill Country ing, and fun that you do not want to miss, only). Free admission. Plaza Park, 206 N. ceremony at the veterans memorial that featuring two stages with two swingin’ CM Allen Parkway. 512-393-8400; includes an initial butterfly release to bands battling head to head with a big toursanmarcos.com honor those who have lost their lives in the dance floor in between. Seekatz Opera SAN MARCOS: April 20 Mutt Strutt past year. After that, the festival opens up House, 265 W. San Antonio St. 830-643- Bring your four-legged friend for a fun and attendees can enjoy crafts, games, 0809; swingbattle.org 1-mile walk along the San Marcos River. bounce houses, wonderful food, and an NEW BRAUNFELS: April 12 Terri Hendrix After the walk, there are pet contests and exotic butterfly flight house. EmilyAnn and Lloyd Maines in Concert Grammy a silent auction. There is also live music, Theatre and Gardens, 1101 FM 2325. Award-winning Terri Hendrix is a singer- door prizes, and complimentary donuts 512-847-6969; emilyann.org songwriter from Texas. She co-wrote the and coffee. All registered participants song “Lil’ Jack Slade” by the Dixie Chicks, receive T-shirts, bottled water, and goodie and she has won a plethora of awards for bags. Plaza Park, 206 N. CM Allen Park- her genre-smashing style. Lloyd Maines way. 512-805-2650; muttstrutt.org PANHANDLE PLAINS was inducted into the Austin City Limits SAN MARCOS: April 27 Just for Fun ABILENE: April 6 Terry Hays Exhibition Hall Of Fame as one of the first three Parade Put on your wildest outfit and get and Artist Reception A special artist members, the other two being Willie ready to join the parade. Line the streets reception celebrates the opening of a new Nelson and Stevie Ray Vaughan. Brauntex on the Square and bring all your friends to exhibition featuring colorful, sculptural art- Performing Arts Theatre, 290 W. San Anto- watch a little Saturday morning craziness. work by Terry Hays. The reception is open nio St. 830-627-0808; brauntex.org Downtown Square. 512-393-5930 to the public and will serve light refresh- NEW BRAUNFELS: April 13-14 Folkfest UVALDE: April 12-13 Fort Inge Days ments. The Grace Museum, 102 Cypress St. Early Texas costumed interpreters join See what life was like at a Texas frontier 325-673-4587; thegracemuseum.org troops of Buffalo Soldiers, Confederate vet- fort, from military and civilian perspec- ABILENE: April 13-14 Gem, Mineral, and erans, and Revolutionary War officers to tives. Includes living-history demonstra- Jewelry Show Crack your own geode, demonstrate life in early Texas. Chuck- tions, an 1860s baseball game, and other peruse the silent auction, or play Wheel of wagon champion Donnie Demoin demon- activities. Historic Fort Inge, CR 375. Fortune. There is a fluorescent display, deal- strates how cowboys were fed on the trail; 830-278-2016; visituvalde.com kids of all ages enjoy hands-on activities ers, exhibits, door prizes, and a grand prize. like brick making, candle making, clay play, UVALDE: April 12 Four Square Friday Abilene Civic Center, 1100 N. Sixth St. 325- clothes washing, and quilt making; learn Offers late night shopping, food, live music, 668-8558; rockclub.txol.net/gemshow.htm nine-pin bowling, a game with a unique role and art. Historic Downtown Uvalde, North Getty Street. 830-278-4115; visituvalde.com ALBANY: April 13 “Fort Griffin Fandan- in the Texas Hill Country; saw logs with a gle” Sampler See a sampling of the 2019 crosscut saw; and play games from the 19th WIMBERLEY: April 6 Market Day More “Fort Griffin Fandangle,” Texas’ oldest out- century. Museum of Texas Handmade Fur- than 450 outdoor booths are filled with art, door musical. The sampler is held at the niture, 1370 Church Hill Drive. 830-629- furniture, collectibles, and treasures of all original site of the historic town of Fort Grif- 6504; texashandmadefurniture.org kinds. Live music and food and drink make fin known as “the Flat.” There is singing, for a shopper’s delight. Lions Field, 601 FM NEW BRAUNFELS: April 13-14 Train dancing, horses, wagons, and maybe some 2325. 512-847-2201; shopmarketdays.com Show Event includes a free train ride on tomfoolery thrown in too. Barbecue dinner the Landa Park railroad for children up to WIMBERLEY: April 5-26 Concerts in the and entertainment to follow. Fort Griffin Flat, 10 years of age. Civic/Convention Center, Park Every Friday in April, listen to regional 173 CR 184. 325-762-3838; fandangle.org 375 S. Castell Ave. nbrrm.org musical groups perform on the lawn next BIG SPRING: April 13 Master the Moun- NEW BRAUNFELS: April 27-28 Crawfish to Cypress Creek. Bring your picnics, chairs, and blankets. Blue Hole Regional tain 5K Run Be part of a Permian Basin Festival of New Braunfels Event includes tradition. This unique course includes a crawfish eating contests, a 5K, a gumbo Park, 100 Blue Hole Lane. 512-660-9111; facebook.com/blueholeregionalpark scenic overlook of the area and more than cookoff, a washer toss, crawfish races, 200 feet of elevation change. This run is and music. Comal County Fairgrounds, WIMBERLEY: April 12-May 5 “Proof” beautiful and challenging. Big Spring State 701 E. Common St. 210-827-2222; The Wimberley Players present a riveting Park, 1 Scenic Drive. 432-213-0411; crawfishfestivalnewbraunfels.com drama of the fragile nature of genius. Shows permianbasinevents.com SAN MARCOS: April 12-14 Swing on the are Friday, Saturday, and Sunday. The Wim- BIG SPRING: April 27 A Joyful Season Square The annual festival is a weekend berley Playhouse, 450 Old Kyle Road. 512- The biggest shopping event in Big Spring full of live music and family fun. Swing on 847-0575; wimberleyplayers.org includes 70-plus booths of boutiques, bath the Square hosts live music on three WIMBERLEY: April 27-28 Arts Fest stages. There is also a BrewHop (craft Right alongside the beautiful Blanco River, products, knives, children’s items, food beer tour), Hall of Fame Show, farmers and there will be more room for artists, park- trucks, furniture, rusty junk, and decor. arts market, Cowboy Gospel show, and ing, musicians, relaxing, and the Vintage Dorothy Garrett Coliseum, 1001 Birdwell street dancing. Downtown San Marcos, Car Show. It’s a short walk to town shop- Lane. 405-308-3357; ajoyfulseason.org Paris Half de Paris Marathon ASA Southwest Shootout April 20 Archery Tournament Courthouse Square. 512-393-8430; smtx- ping and eating, or catch the shuttle to BIG SPRING: April 27 Big Spring Sym- swingfest.com Wimberley Square. Waters Point, 13401 RR April 25-28 phony Orchestra “Spring is for Spring” Eiffel in Love with Quilts 2019 12. 512-952-0098; wimberleyartleague.org This annual spring pops concert features SAN MARCOS: April 18 Farmer Fred’s May 10-11 Spring Carnival This carnival has games, WIMBERLEY: April 27 Butterfly Festival many great native talents led by Music Director and Conductor Keith Graumann. candy, prizes, and live music. Conces- More than 3,800 butterflies are released [email protected] • ParisTexas.com • 1-800-PARIS TX (727-4789) sions and other attractions are available throughout the day during this amazing Big Spring Municipal Auditorium, 310 E. for a fee, including bunny pictures (cash festival that starts with a moving opening Third St. 432-816-5196

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DALHART: April 14 Eta Upsilon Sorority SAN ANGELO: April 4, 11, 18, 25 Art toric Landmark, 630 S. Oakes St. 325-234- Golf Tournament All proceeds from this Thursday Free art activities are provided 0316; fortconcho.com golf tournament benefit local charities. for children and their families. San Angelo Twisted Elms Golf Club, 2979 US 54. Museum of Fine Arts, 1 Love St. 325-653- SAN ANGELO: April 27 Frontier Day 806-244-5646 3333; samfa.org This event has a morning pancake break- fast with ongoing entertainment, living EASTLAND: April 13 Rip’s Ribs Cookoff SAN ANGELO: April 7 Chamber Music history, craft demonstrations, and special One of the biggest events in town, vendors Series Concert Angelo State University displays. Fort Concho National Historic ranging from woodwork to snow cones are Music Faculty perform a variety of vocal Landmark, 630 South Oakes St. 325-657- set up for those in attendance. Entertain- and instrumental music. San Angelo 4441; fortconcho.com ment throughout the day includes the Doc Museum of Fine Arts, 1 Love St. 325-653- Rockin Band and a variety of jazz bands. 3333; samfa.org SAN ANGELO: April 28 Play It Again For the rib cookoff, $2,600 in prizes are Concert West Texas Jazz Orchestra per- SAN ANGELO: April 11-15 Ceramic Week- awarded for the top ribs. Only the best forms big band and jazz music. San Angelo end Events Activities include workshops non-local judges are used, and past celeb- Museum of Fine Arts, 1 Love St. 325-653- and exhibits. San Angelo Museum of Fine 3333; samfa.org rity judges have included chef Darlene Arts, 1 Love St. 325-653-3333; samfa.org Walton featured in H-E-B’s “My Texas STANTON: April 13-14 Old Sorehead Table,” Josh Allen from Joe Allen’s Barbe- SAN ANGELO: April 12 Exhibition Open- Trade Days Shop for arts and crafts, furni- cue, and Aubrie Hood with Evie Mae’s Pit ing: The San Angelo Ceramic Invita- ture, clothing, jewelry, and antiques, and Barbecue. Downtown Square, 100 W. Main tional In honor of the opening of this new enjoy live entertainment and food at this St. 254-629-2332; ripsribscookoff.com exhibit, visitors can enjoy free admission, event jokingly named for the town’s few refreshments, and music. San Angelo “old soreheads.” Historic Downtown LUBBOCK: April 5-25 West Texas Museum of Fine Arts, 1 Love St. 325-653- Streets and Community Center Complex, Watercolor Society Spring Show 3333; samfa.org Member artists exhibit and sell their beau- 209 N. Saint Peter St. 432-756-2006; tiful water media artworks. This exhibit is SAN ANGELO: April 12-13 Petticoats on stantontex.com supported in part through a grant from the the Prairie Vintage Market Shop one of SWEETWATER: April 8 Taste of Sweet- City of Lubbock, as recommended by Civic the best markets with more than 90 water Taste a variety of food from local Lubbock, Inc. Lubbock Municipal Garden unique vendors offering vintage and repur- restaurants. Nolan County Coliseum, 220 and Arts Center, 4215 University Ave. posed treasures, art, clothing, furniture, Coliseum Drive. 325-236-6345; nolancc.com 806-794-4655; wtws.org handmade goods, artisan food, antiques, home decor, jewelry, and cool junk too. SWEETWATER: April 19-21 Jaycee’s LUBBOCK: April 13 Ranch Day Both the Vintage trailers and modern RVs alike are Roosters Motorcycle Rally, Cookoff, young and young at heart enjoy Ranch Day welcome to camp on the grounds. Foster and Swap Meet This event features live activities when cowboys, horses, chuck- Communications Coliseum, 50 E. 43rd St. music, a poker run, and cookoff. There is wagons, and 185 volunteers (many dressed 325-242-3356; petticoatsontheprairie.com also a bike show, bike games, and raffles. in period clothing) make pioneer life come Sweetwater Lake Campgrounds, FM 2035 alive for visitors. More than 5,000 guests SAN ANGELO: April 13 Family Day (3.9 miles south of I-20 exit 249). 325-514- attend the popular event every year to Enjoy hands-on art activities. San Angelo 0210; rattlesnakeroundup.net/spring-rally participate in hands-on ranch or range sci- Museum of Fine Arts, 1 Love St. 325-653- 3333; samfa.org SWEETWATER: April 27 Beat the Street ence and history demonstrations as well for Little Feet The seventh annual event as music, dancing, a Comanche teepee, SAN ANGELO: April 14 Pilobolus: benefits Cornerstone Christian School and horseback riding, and an old-fashioned “Shadowland—The New Adventure” includes a half marathon, 5K run, 50K bike “snake oil magic show.” The event is open Shadowland combines multimedia, pro- tour, and 100K bike tour. There is also a to the public at no charge, but a $5 dona- jected shadow play, and front-of-screen 1-mile fun run/walk for all ages, a bounce tion per family is suggested. The historic choreography in a wild evening of story- house, activities for kids, free food, and park is wheelchair and stroller accessible. telling that is uniquely Pilobolus. Murphey music by The Firefox Trio. Cornerstone National Ranching Heritage Center, 3121 Performance Hall, 72 W. College Ave. Christian School, 400 Elm St. 325-235- Fourth St. 806-834-1225; nrhc.ttu.edu 325-655-4136; sanangelopac.org 1500; wheelbrothers.com POST: April 12-14 Old Mill Trade Days SAN ANGELO: April 12-June 30 San SWEETWATER: April 27-28 Rickey Enjoy more than 120 vendors, food, and Angelo Ceramic Invitational Exhibition Green Memorial Team Roping This rodeo entertainment. Post Tex Mill, 318 S. Features contemporary ceramics. San is in memory of Rickey Green, an NFR team Avenue F. oldmilltradedays.com Angelo Museum of Fine Arts, 1 Love St. roping champion. Nolan County Coliseum, RANGER: April 6 Ranger Charter Cen- 325-653-3333; samfa.org 220 Coliseum Drive. 325-235-3484; tennial Parade Witness the charter sign- SAN ANGELO: April 19 San Angelo nolancc.com ing, one of the main focuses of the Ranger Cowboy Ball Dance to the music of Jake VEGA: April 21 Easter Eggstravaganza charter’s centennial celebration. Parade will Hooker and Jody Nix. Knights of Columbus, The Easter Bunny and egg hunt are fun for begin at 10 a.m. Main Street. 254-647-3340 3636 N. Bryant Blvd. 325-655-4136 the entire family. Bounce houses, face SAN ANGELO: Through Aug. 18 Richard SAN ANGELO: April 25-27 Regional painting, and activities for kids are avail- and Pam Salmon Sculpture Competition Cavalry Competition This event features able. Bring a picnic and a blanket to the The fifth biennial juried competition will competitions in riding, jumping, pistol, Oldham County Courthouse lawn and enjoy feature 12 large outdoor sculptures. saber, and general horsemanship by com- this spring day of fun. Oldham County Sunken Garden Park, 704 S. David St. 325- petitors dressed and equipped as 1800s Courthouse Square, 105 S. Main St. 806- 653-3333; samfa.org cavalry soldiers. Fort Concho National His- 267-2828; oldhamcofc.org 48 Texas Highways Events Calendar | SPRING 2019 SPRING 2019 | Texas Highways Events Calendar 49 APRIL 2019> Panhandle Plains

WICHITA FALLS: April 27 Cajun Fest ducing more than 2.5 million barrels of oil. end in April. Various locations. 903-756- a historic tour, car show, live theater show, Grab your friends and family, find your Mardi The family-friendly concerts are free. Bring a 7502; lindenwildflowertrails.net chuckwagon race, and a farm and flower Gras beads, slap on your craziest hat and lawn chair or your dancing shoes, and enjoy LUFKIN: April 9 Pilobolus Performing market. Historic Main Street, 825 W. Spring Cajun attire, and head downtown to shop, the festive atmosphere under the derricks. “Shadowland: The New Experience” St. 903-723-3014; texasdogwoodtrails.com eat, play, and dance. Downtown Wichita World’s Richest Acre Park, 100 N. Commerce Performing for sold-out crowds around the PALESTINE: March 24-April 7 Dogwood UPCOMING EVENTS Falls. 940-322-4525; downtownproud.com St. 903-988-4117; kilgoremainstreet.com globe, Pilobolus performs their unique take JUST A Brunch A special brunch is served all three IN BLANCO! KILGORE: April 10-13 Kilgore College on modern dance and shadow-theater Sundays of the Dogwood Celebration. Rangerette Revels Revels is the Ranger- combined with animation and video. Ange- Sabor a Pasion is set among the dogwoods, ettes’ annual spring show and the culmina- lina College Temple Theater, 3500 S. First and cabins are also available for those who PINEY WOODS St. 936-633-5454; angelinaarts.org Market Days tion of their performing season. The show would like to plan a Dogwood getaway. EVERY 3rd SAT. CONROE: March 29-April 7 Montgomery includes a wide variety of dance genres LUFKIN: April 20 SpringFest Arts, crafts, Sabor A Pasion, 110 Anderson County Road HILL County Fair and Rodeo This 10-day event including the Rangerettes’ signature “high and food vendors line the streets with a 406. 903-729-9500; saborapasion.com features two Texas country concerts, an kick” production for the finale. The show variety of children’s activities and all-day PALESTINE: March 29-31, April 5-7 Special Activities amazing CPRA rodeo, and carnival, plus fair every weekend AT THE runs for four nights with five performances entertainment making for a fun event for food. Montgomery County Fairgrounds, “Gilligan’s Island The Musical” COUNTRY Blanco State Park that take place before a sold-out crowd. the entire family. Activities include the This family-friendly stage musical version 9201 Airport Road. 936-760-3631; mcfa.org Dodson Auditorium, 817 Nolen St. largest car and truck show in Texas, train of the iconic ’60s TV comedy show fol- CROCKETT: April 6 Lee Ann Womack in 903-983-8180; rangerette.com rides, a fashion show, petting zoo, and lows seven castaways shipwrecked on D R I VE AWAy APR Wild Woman Concert East Texas native Lee Ann bounce houses. Downtown Lufkin. a remote Pacific island. Historic Texas 12-13 Weekend Womack is a country music singer and 936-633-0359; visitlufkin.com Theatre, 213 W. Crawford. 903-922-1126; songwriter, upholding the classic Nashville LUFKIN: April 24-27 Angelina Benefit thetexastheater.com standards of earlier generations. Her 2000 Rodeo Held the last full weekend in April, PALESTINE: April 13-20 Easter Egg single, “I Hope You Dance” was a major m ay this is one of the finest rodeos in Texas. Express This train ride features family Real Ale crossover hit, reaching No. 1 on the Bill- This rodeo is an official stop on the PRCA entertainment. Meet the Easter Bunny as Ride board Country Chart and the Top 15 of the 18 circuit and attracts more than 20,000 he takes a little break prior to his Easter Billboard Hot 100, becoming her signature people each year. George H. Henderson, Jr. duties. There is also an Easter egg hunt, song. Crockett Civic Center, 1100 Edmiston FOLLOW Expo Center, 1200 Ellen Trout Drive. 936- hayride, games, and food vendors. Texas Drive. 936-544-4276; pwfaa.org m ay US ON 632-7445; angelinabenefitrodeo.com State Railroad, 789 Park Road 70. 855- Classic Car Show GLADEWATER: April 19-20 East Texas INSTAGRAM MINEOLA: April 1, 8, 15, 22, 29 Square 632-7729; texasstaterailroad.net VISITBLANCOTEXAS.com 18 Gusher Days Enjoy a variety of events Dancing Join in square dancing every PALESTINE: April 26-28 1836 Chuck- inspired by the nostalgia of the Oil boom in When you’re out and about Monday night with national caller Tim Tyl. wagon Races at the Diamond B Ranch Gladewater—car show, carnival rides, live at various events American Legion Hall, 2015 US 80 E. The race takes place every year during the music, arts and crafts, food, big Bass Clas- across the state this spring, 903-312-3713; mineolarailers.com celebration of Texas’s Independence. Come sic, and much more. Antique District, post your photos on Instagram NACOGDOCHES: March 15-April 15 early, bring your horses, mules, and Downtown Gladewater. 903-845-5501; so we can join in on the fun. Azalea Trail Travel to Nacogdoches, the wagons and enjoy the many activities, or gusher-days.com Tag @TexasHighways and Garden Capital of Texas, to view the larg- just sit back and watch. Camping is avail- JEFFERSON: April 10-14 Diamond Don’s include #TrueTexas in your est azalea garden in the state. With more able. The Diamond B Ranch, 11589 FM 321. National Vintage Motocross Event caption for a chance than 7,000 azaleas, the Ruby M. Mize 903-721-9111; 1836chuckwagonrace.com includes Charity Golf Tournament on to be featured. Azalea Garden located on the campus of TYLER: March 22-April 7 Azalea and Thursday, Cross Country and Trials on Stephen F. Austin State University boasts Spring Flower Trail Enjoy the vivid colors Friday, and Vintage Motocross on Saturday spring color like nowhere else. While here, and sweet scents that only an East Texas with Post-Vintage on Sunday. The week- take time to drive the scenic Azalea Trail spring can provide. Make plans to take in end will be full of motocross legends, that stretches throughout gorgeous parts the special Azalea and Spring Flower including the 100/200cc Battle on the of the city. Ruby M. Mize Azalea Garden, Trail events. Travel through 10 miles of Bayou. Come out and see Brad Lackey, 2107 University Drive. 936-564-7351; residential gardens and historic homes KILGORE: April 20 Easter Egg Helicop- Steve Wise, Trampas Parker, Trey Jorski, visitnacogdoches.org sites, and stop to visit with the Azalea Guy Cooper, and event legend Gary Chap- ter Drop Join in the fun with bounce NACOGDOCHES: April 6 SFA Gardens Belles, the official greeters of the Azalea lin. Diamond Don RV Park, 1602 SH 49. houses, face painting, Kilgore fire trucks, Shop for Texas-tough Trail. Tyler Area Chamber of Commerce, and the egg-citing helicopter drop. There Spring Plant Sale 866-398-2038; diamonddon.com perennials, ornamental grasses, natives, 315 N. Broadway Ave. 903-592-1661; are thousands of eggs for kids of all ages KILGORE: March 30-April 28 Avalon colorful tropicals, and outstanding annu- visittyler.com/azaleatrail to find. Harris Street Park, 300 Harris St. Faire Experience medieval renaissance in als. Plants raised by Stephen F. Austin 903-988-4117 TYLER: April 9 “Finding Neverland” the Piney Woods. From jousting knights State University students and volunteers. Based on the critically-acclaimed Academy and artisans to food and drink, this spring LINDEN: April 25-27 Wildflower Trails Proceeds go to student projects and edu- Award-winning film, “Finding Neverland” event is perfect for the whole family. of Texas Festival The 49th annual tri-city cational programs. SFA Pineywoods Native tells the story behind one of the world’s Avalon Faire Renaissance Park, 1076 FM festival celebrates the re-emergence of Plant Center, 2900 Raguet St. 936-468- most beloved characters: Peter Pan. Play- 1252 W. 903-985-0165; avalonfaire.com breathtaking varieties of Northeast Texas 1832; sfagardens.sfasu.edu wright J.M. Barrie struggles to find inspira- KILGORE: April 5 Fridays After 5 wildflowers. The “Wildflower Trail” is made PALESTINE: March 22-April 7 Dogwood tion until he meets four young brothers and A Kilgore highlight that takes place the first up of the triangle of highways connecting Trails Celebration Held for more than 80 their beautiful widowed mother. Spell- Friday of April, May, June, August, and Sep- Avinger, Hughes Springs, and Linden to each years, this celebration allows visitors to bound by the boys’ enchanting make- tember, this event is a free live music concert other. Parades, arts and craft vendors, live enjoy the beauty of the dogwood trees in believe adventures, he sets out to write a that takes place under the stars on the music, country cookin’, and dazzling fields Davey Dogwood Park. Activities are play that will astound London theatergo- World’s Richest Acre—once the greatest of flowers are on full display for locals and planned each weekend, including a festival ers. With a little bit of pixie dust and a lot of concentration of oil wells in the world, pro- visitors every year during the last full week- the first weekend. Other activities include faith, Barrie leaves his old world behind for 50 Texas Highways Events Calendar | SPRING 2019 SPRING 2019 | Texas Highways Events Calendar 51 APRIL 2019> Piney Woods

Neverland. The magic of Barrie’s classic There is free admission for non-square Bryan Ave. 979-822-4920; facebook.com/ CLEBURNE: April 19-May 11 “Dear Ruth” tale springs spectacularly to life in this dancers. Square and round dance lessons downtownbryanartstep Shows are Thursday, Friday, and Saturday heartwarming theatrical event. UT Tyler are offered throughout the year by local at 7:30 p.m., plus a Saturday matinee. Plaza BURTON: March 29-April 6 LaBahia Cowan Center, 3900 University Blvd., FAC clubs. Coushatte RV Ranch, 2812 Nelius Theatre Company, 305 S. Anglin St. Antiques Dealers across the country will 1120. 903-566-7424; cowancenter.org Road. 832-877-6534; squaredancetx.com provide antiques, collectibles, vintage, and 817-202-0600; plaza-theatre.com TYLER: April 13 Hit the Bricks: Second BONHAM: April 6 Books and Blooms repurpose items at the show. Free admis- CLEBURNE: April 19-21 Antique Alley Saturday Downtown businesses and This is an annual spring books and blooms sion and parking. LaBahia Hall, 550 SH 237. and Yard Sale The semi-annual event is attractions (around the square and off the bazaar with beautiful seasoned plants, 979-289-2684; labahiaantiques.com held the third weekend in April and Sep- square) will be bursting with activities the crafts, decorative garden items, and a tember with more than 500 dealers from BURTON: April 27 Burton Cotton Gin second Saturday of every month. Tyler book sale. Bonham Public Library, 305 E. across the state and country, food vendors, Festival Join the excitement and be a part of and much more in Downtown Cleburne and Downtown Square, Tyler City Square. 903- Fifth St. 903-583-3128; bonhamlibrary.net keeping the history and heritage of cotton 592-1661; visittyler.com/secondsaturday along a 25-mile stretch on FM 4 south. BRENHAM: April 7 Spring Heritage alive. Texas Cotton Gin Museum, 307 N. Main. Cleburne, FM 4 south. 817-645-2455; WOODVILLE: March 22-April 6 Tyler Home Tour Experience the rich heritage 979-289-3378; cottonginmuseum.org antiquealleytexas.com County Dogwood Festival This festival is and the lifestyles of our forefathers at BURTON: April 27 Cotton Gin Festival the oldest outdoor historical pageant in the CLEBURNE: April 23 Brazos Chamber this year’s tour hosted by Heritage Belles Celebrate the 1914 Burton Farmers Gin at south and calls attention to the beauty of Orchestra Spring Concert Enjoy an eve- in period costume. Tour includes three the 30th annual Burton Cotton Gin Festival. the area. The festival features live blue- ning with friends and family as this 50 piece homes: Giddings Wilkin House Museum, This day of family fun is all free. Enjoy the grass, gospel, and country music; village orchestra plays an eclectic blend of orches- 1843; Giddings Stone Mansion, 1870; and Main Street parade and stay for contests, tour; demonstrations; exhibits; trail rides, tral music, including classical, big band, Ross Carroll Bennett House, 1898. All food, crafts, folk life, a kids area, tours of parade; rodeo; 5K fun run; car and motor- movie tunes, Americana, and pop. Field tour homes are wheelchair accessible. the historic cotton gin, and a tractor pull. cycle exhibit; arts and crafts; food; corona- Street Baptist Church, 201 N. Field St. 817- Heritage Society of Washington County, All proceeds help preserve the oldest tion ceremony; historical play; and fire- 645-2455; brazoschamberorchestra.org 2203 Century Circle. 979-836-1690; operating cotton gin in the U.S. Texas works. Various locations. 409-283-2632; heritagesocietyofwashingtoncounty.org Cotton Gin Museum, 307 N. Main St. CLIFTON: April 6 Lost in Paradise tylercountydogwoodfestival.org BRENHAM: April 13 Blue Bell Fun Run 979-289-3378; cottonginmuseum.org Enjoy dinner and dancing while supporting WOODVILLE: April 6 Tyler County Dog- the arts at the 37th annual fundraiser. It’s fun for kids and adults alike with indi- CAMERON: April 6 Cameron Car Club wood Queen’s Weekend This Saturday is Bosque Arts Center, 215 S. College Hill Drive. vidual and team events in both the 5K and Classic Car Show For the 11th annual event, filled with Dogwood Festival activities. 254-675-3724; bosqueartscenter.org 10K as well as the Kids’ 1-Mile Run. For an trophies are awarded in every class, and There are lots of booths with arts and even greater challenge, a half marathon there is also a silent auction and door prizes. COLLEGE STATION: April 4 “Lonesome crafts and food. Many antique vehicles route is part of the schedule. Race benefits Enjoy the car show, food vendors, an auction, Traveler: The Concert” Celebrate the including trucks, motorcycles, and autos the Brenham High School Athletic program. and more. Milam County Courthouse Square, story of an ever-changing America. This participate. Of course, the weekend has Brenham High School, 525 AH Ehrig Drive. 102 E. 1st St. 254-627-9060 concert version of the acclaimed 2015 its queen and royalty with a coronation 979-337-7580; bluebellfunrun.com Off-Broadway musical tells the story of ceremony and a parade. Downtown CHAPPELL HILL: April 6 Head for the BRYAN: April 5 April First Friday Americana music from Woody Guthrie to Woodville, 100 W. Bluff St. 409-429- Hills Bike Ride Enjoy an exhilarating ride Shops and restaurants stay open late, and Bob Dylan, from Joni Mitchell to James 3464; tylercountydogwoodfestival.org through the hills of northeast Washington the Palace Theater hosts live music start- Taylor, from Pete Seeger to Harry Chapin. County while viewing country scenery. Each An inspiring evening of great music, the ing at 8 p.m. Downtown Bryan, 110 S. Main course challenges riders with a constant St. 979-822-4920; downtownbryan.com/ concert stars charismatic singers, multi- barrage of hills to get hearts racing. Pro- instrumentalists, multimedia projections, first-friday PRAIRIES AND LAKES ceeds from the race benefit various chari- plus lots of fun sing-alongs. Rudder The- BRYAN: April 13 Downtown Street and ties. Chappell Hill Volunteer Fire Depart- ARLINGTON: March 29-April 14 “A Few ater, 401 Joe Routt Blvd. 979-845-1234; Art Fair Artists and artisans from across ment Station, 5295 FM 1155 (Main Street). Good Men” This Broadway hit about the mscopas.org/lonesome_traveler the region sell their handmade creations. 979-836-4226; wcrotaryclub.org/h4h trial of two Marines for complicity in the The event includes live music, hands-on COLLEGE STATION: April 10-11 “Finding death of a fellow Marine at Guantanamo CHAPPELL HILL: April 13-14 Official Based on the critically- art demonstrations, and street performers. Neverland” Bay sizzles on stage. The Navy lawyer, a Bluebonnet Festival of Texas Declared acclaimed Academy Award-winning film, WHEN Downtown Bryan, 110 S. Main St. 979-822- callow young man more interested in soft- the official State of Texas Bluebonnet Festi- “Finding Neverland” tells the incredible 4920; downtownbryan.com/events ball games than the case, expects a plea val by the Texas Legislature, the festival story behind one of the world’s most bargain and a cover-up of what really hap- BRYAN: April 13-14 Wine and Roses Fes- boasts more than 250 juried exhibitors, beloved characters: Peter Pan. Playwright pened. Prodded by a female member of his tival This one-day festival will celebrate country-style food, live entertainment and J.M. Barrie struggles to find inspiration until defense team, the lawyer eventually the 35th anniversary of the budding of the music, and tours of the historic community. he meets four young brothers and their makes a valiant effort to defend his clients vines and the blooming of the roses. A special Children’s Activity Corner provides beautiful widowed mother. Spellbound by and, in so doing, puts the military mental- Guests will gather to enjoy wine tasting, pony rides, a petting zoo, face painting, and the boys’ enchanting make-believe adven- ity and the Marine code of honor on trial. local vendors and artisans, pairing classes, a barrel train. A wildflower photo exhibit is tures, he sets out to write a play that will Theatre Arlington, 305 W. Main St. the famous grape stomp competition, and on display. Free admission. Downtown astound London theatergoers. With a little 817-275-7661; theatrearlington.org more. A portion of the proceeds from Wine Chappell Hill, 9220 Poplar St. 979-836- bit of pixie dust and a lot of faith, Barrie and Roses benefits the Brazos Valley Arts 6033; chappellhillhistoricalsociety.com leaves his old world behind for Neverland. BELLVILLE: April 6 Houston Area Camp- Council. Messina Hof Winery, 4545 Old The magic of Barrie’s classic tale springs ing Squares Dance Square dancing is a CLEBURNE: March 8-April 13 “Joseph clean, family-oriented, fun activity for all Reliance Road. messinahof.com and the Amazing Technicolor Dream- spectacularly to life in this heartwarming ages from early teens to nonagenarian. BRYAN: April 18 April Third Thursday Art coat” Plaza Theatre Company presents theatrical event. Rudder Auditorium, 401 Joe Guests have the opportunity to meet the Step Downtown merchants host artist this show on Thursday, Friday, and Satur- Routt Blvd. 979-845-1234; mscopas.org/ officers from the Texas State Federation of receptions, gallery openings, and open art day at 7:30 p.m., plus a Saturday matinee. finding_neverland Square and Round Dancers, plus many other studios showcasing Downtown Bryan’s art Plaza Theatre Company, 305 S. Anglin St. CORSICANA: April 13 Mimosas at the officers and dancers from all over Texas. and culture. Downtown Bryan, 108 N. 817-202-0600; plaza-theatre.com Market Enjoy a sip, shop, and stroll event 52 Texas Highways Events Calendar | SPRING 2019 SPRING 2019 | Texas Highways Events Calendar 53 APRIL 2019> Prairies and Lakes each month on the second Saturday, when DALLAS: Through June 2 “Fortuny: son-Appleton Arts Center, 400 E. Hickory crafters come from all over to participate shop owners pour mimosas while friends Friends and Followers” Centered on one St. 940-382-2787; dentonarts.com and sell in this juried show. Abundant food and beverage options, bars, tons of enter- meet up to enjoy the historic downtown of Mariano Fortuny y Marsal’s (1838–1874) DENTON: April 6 Guided Tour of the tainment, and a huge kids’ area keep the fun shopping vibe in the birthplace of Texas oil. most well-known paintings, “The Choice North Texas Horse Country Wind through Various locations. 903-654-4850; of a Model” (1868-1874), this exhibition the beautiful North Texas Horse Country rolling. Quakertown Park, 321 E. McKinney. facebook.com/corsicanamainstreet will showcase the friends, family, and fol- aboard a luxury motorcoach while a fun and 940-565-0931; dentonjazzfest.com lowers of the artist who engaged with the CORSICANA: April 25-28 Derrick Days knowledgeable guide narrates the facts and EAGLE LAKE: April 13-14 Attwater Prai- popular Spanish painter’s work, many of This 44th annual event—always held the back story of the area. The tour includes a rie Chicken Booming and Blooming Fes- whom are represented in the Meadows’ last week in April in historic downtown chuckwagon lunch and visits to two premier tival The 25th annual festival is one of the rich permanent collection. Meadows Corsicana—celebrates the birthplace of horse ranches for a personal look at the last chances to see the iconic Attwater’s Museum, 5900 Bishop Blvd. 214-768- Texas oil and its rich heritage. This year’s equine industry. Meet motorcoach at Day- prairie chicken’s mating dance in the wild 2516; meadowsmuseumdallas.org schedule includes a wine stroll through break parking lot, 401 N. Elm St. 940-382- as well as to see one of the largest contin- downtown on Thursday, the Friday Night DALLAS: April 12-May 5 “So Go the 7895; horsecountrytours.com uous swaths of native coastal prairie. There is also a tribal dance performance and Block, the Derrick Days Parade on Satur- Ghosts of Mexico” Part Three This play is DENTON: April 10-14 Thin Line Film Fes- guest speakers. Attwater Prairie Chicken day, and an all-day marketplace. Other the centerpiece production of the Whither tival Each year, international documenta- National Wildlife Refuge, 1206 APC-NWR activities include the Navarro County Pro Goest Thou America Festival. It’s the final ries of many interests are shown, national Road. 979-234-3021; fws.gov Rodeo at the Fairgrounds Friday and Satur- installment in this three-play cycle explor- multi-genre live music acts perform, and day, a chili cookoff with a special judging by ing the U.S./Mexico drug wars. A young photographers come to exhibit their tal- ELGIN: April 5, 12, 19, 26 Music in the the public, and live bands and gospel per- Mexican couple get caught up in the web ents. Special features are the Texas High- Park Bring blankets or a lawn chair and formances on two stages, food vendors, of the drug trade between the two coun- ways film category and photography enjoy Elgin’s live music series at this free a carnival, and rides. Various locations. tries, changing their lives forever. But is exhibit. Campus Theatre, 214 W. Hickory St. event. Music varies from swing, oldies, 903-654-4850; derrickdays.com their ordeal what it seems or a mirage of 888-893-4560; thinlinefilmfest.com country, and international favorites. Con- disinformation created by unseen forces? cessions are available. Veteran’s Memorial DENTON: April 18-June 27 Twilight DALE: April 11-14 Old Settler’s Music Somewhere between truth and illusion, a Park, 109 Depot St. elgintx.com Festival Jason Isbell and the 400 Unit and Tunes Concert Series Local musicians mother from Mexico searches for her Brandi Carlile will headline this year’s fes- perform an eclectic assortment of music ELGIN: April 11 Sip, Shop, and Stroll missing daughter. The third part of Mat- Sip a little wine and shop as you stroll tival. The annual favorite offers bluegrass, every Thursday evening on the lawn. thew Paul Olmos’ daring and poetic trilogy through the stores in historic downtown folk, and Americana performers on three Attendees are encouraged to pick up a explores the human struggle of the drug Elgin. Find diverse merchandise, eclectic stages over four days, and 2019 will mark meal-to-go from downtown eateries, bring wars and the shadowy forces that create a blanket or chairs, and enjoy an evening of decor, artwork by local artists, wine and the festival’s second year in its new home the market and distribution system shap- great live music as the sun sets over beer tastings, samples, refreshments, and of Tilmon, a one-building town 10 miles ing the world on both sides of the border. downtown. Downtown Denton Courthouse live music in many of the venues. Historic southeast of Lockhart. 1616 FM 3158. Undermain Theatre, 3200 Main St. on the Square Lawn, 110 W. Hickory St. Downtown Elgin. elgintx.com 512-478-0578; oldsettlersmusicfest.org 214-747-5515; undermain.org 940-349-8529; dentonmainstreet.org ELGIN: April 13 Local Lore Celebrate his- DALLAS: Through April 7 “Jacob DALLAS: April 14 Oak Cliff Earth Day DENTON: April 24 Symphony Orchestra toric preservation with an architectural Hashimoto: Clouds and Chaos” 2019 It is a community based event with and Grand Chorus Concert The University scavenger hunt, walking tours, farm equip- Exploring this universally compelling phe- more than 100 vendors providing earth of North Texas Grand Chorus and Symphony ment, vintage cars, interactive displays, nomenon of nature, the Crow Museum of friendly information. Many neighborhood Orchestra present Felix Mendelssohn’s games of the past, and a youth art show. Asian Art presents this solo exhibition’s groups sell locally grown plants. There will powerful oratorio “Elijah.” Allen Hightower Historic Downtown Elgin. elgintx.com central work, “Nuvole”—a large-scale be food trucks, live entertainment, and leads the combined UNT forces in the com- ELKHART: April 6-7 Weekend at Ivy’s site-specific installation on view in Gallery environmentally conscious speakers. pelling story of the Old Testament prophet The refuge will be open for camping, free III. It is the first major exhibition to debut in Lake Cliff Park, 300 E. Colorado. 817-732- who learned to trust God’s still-small guided hikes at 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. Saturday the newly renovated museum, which com- 0722; oakcliffearthday.com voice. Murchison Performing Arts Center— and 10 a.m. Sunday, and other activities as pleted a multimillion-dollar expansion DALLAS: April 27 Lake-a-Palooza Winspear Performance Hall, 2100 S. I-35 E. part of Palestine’s 81st annual Dogwood including the addition of a new gallery, a Enjoy a day of music, food, and fun on 940-369-7802; calendar.music.unt.edu Trails Celebration. Ivy Payne Wildlife reimagined Lotus Shop, interactive “street- beautiful White Rock Lake. Four stages of DENTON: April 25 Wind Symphony and Refuge, Anderson County Road 134. side” Pearl Art Studio, and Center for Con- live and local music, art exhibitions, ven- Wind Ensemble Concert The wind sym- 512-301-6363 templative Leadership. Crow Museum of dors, and refreshments are available. Bath phony features Eugene Migliaro Corporon ENNIS: March 22-April 7 “Noises Off” Asian Art, 2010 Flora St. 214-979-6430; House Cultural Center, 521 E. Lawther Drive. as conductor, Raquel Rodriguez on trumpet, Called “the funniest farce ever written,” crowmuseum.org 214-670-8749; friendsofthebathhouse.org Stacie Mickens playing horn, and Natalie “Noises Off,” by Michael Frayn, presents a DALLAS: Through Aug. 4 “55 Years” DENTON: Through May 4 “Materials: Mannix playing trombone. The wind ensem- manic menagerie of itinerant actors In remembrance of the 55th anniversary of Hard and Soft” International Contem- ble features Nicholas E. Williams as con- rehearsing a flop called “Nothing’s On.” the death of President John F. Kennedy, The porary Craft Competition and Exhibition ductor. Murchison Performing Arts Center— In this live performance, doors slamming— Sixth Floor Museum at Dealey Plaza pres- Recognized as one of the premier craft Winspear Performance Hall, 2100 S. I-35 E. on and offstage—intrigue, and an errant ents this new temporary exhibit. Featuring exhibitions in the country, this event began 940-369-7802; calendar.music.unt.edu herring all figure in the plot of this hilarious a broad representation of popular maga- in 1987 and was originally initiated by area DENTON: April 26-28 Denton Arts and and classically comic play. Ennis Public zine covers from the last five decades, this artist Georgia Leach Gough. Now in its Jazz Festival More than 3,000 professional Theatre, 113 N. Dallas St. 972-878-7529; captivating visual timeline of President 32nd year, the exhibition opens to interna- and amateur performers on seven stages ennispublictheatre.com Kennedy’s image reflects his lasting tional artists as it celebrates the evolving showcase the best in jazz, pop, rhythm and ENNIS: April 1-30 Bluebonnet Trails imprint on the nation’s consciousness and field of contemporary craft and the blues, and full orchestra music. In addition, Every spring the Ennis countryside is pays tribute to his life and legacy. The Sixth remarkable creativity and innovation of community and school groups represent a adorned with a fantastic display of Texas Floor Museum at Dealey Plaza, 411 Elm St. artists who push the boundaries of their wide variety of dance, choral, storytelling, bluebonnets. The Ennis Garden Club maps 214-747-6660; jfk.org chosen media. Meadows Gallery, Patter- and theater performances. Fine artists and the country roads and parks with the best 54 Texas Highways Events Calendar | SPRING 2019 SPRING 2019 | Texas Highways Events Calendar 55 APRIL 2019> Prairies and Lakes views. Pick up a trail map at the Ennis Visi- Memorial Center, 3401 W. Lancaster Ave. lage, 2602 Mayfield Road. 972-647-2331; tor Center and then drive the trails at your 512-382-9017; fortressfestival.com tradersvillage.com leisure. Ennis Visitor Center, 204 W. Knox GLEN ROSE: April 6 Nature Journaling GRAND PRAIRIE: April 6-7 Crawfish St. 972-878-4748; visitennis.org Workshop Join naturalist Tessa Chenoa Festival Two days of delicious crawfish are ENNIS: April 12-14 Ennis Bluebonnet Ownbey and discover four ways to do presented by a variety of great booth vendors. Trails Festival In celebration of the Texas nature journaling. Nature journaling is a Asia Times Square, 2615 W. Pioneer Parkway. bluebonnet, enjoy arts and crafts, blue- unique way to appreciate and learn about 972-788-2828; asiatimesquare.com bonnet souvenirs, children’s activities, and the world of nature. It has been Tessa’s GRAND PRAIRIE: April 6 Farmers Market live music. Downtown Ennis, 204 W. Knox hobby and passion for 30 years, and she is Opening Day Join in the season opener of St. 972-878-4748; bluebonnettrail.org looking forward to sharing it. Bring a sack the Grand Prairie Farmers Market. There ENNIS: April 26-27, May 3-5, 10-11 lunch or buy lunch in the Overlook Café. are giveaways, live entertainment, and “A Little Princess” By John Vreeke and The workshop lasts for two hours, but an plenty of handmade, homemade, or home- Frances Hodgson Burnett, “A Little Prin- optional two-hour guided tour of the park grown products to shop from. Market cess” is the story of an orphan who can be added. As opposed to the home- Square, 120 W. Main St. 972-237-4599; endures loss and rejection but becomes an school event on this topic, this workshop is gptx.org/farmersmarket inspiration for girls and boys everywhere. geared toward adults. Meet at the EcoCen- GRAND PRAIRIE: April 12 Chris Tomlin Theatre Rocks!, 505 NW Main St. 972-878- ter. Fossil Rim Wildlife Center, 1789 CR Tomlin is among the most influential artists 5126; theatrerocks.com 2009. 254-897-2960; fossilrim.org in Christian music. Come see him and FORT WORTH: April 4-7 Fort Worth GLEN ROSE: April 6, 20 Photo Tour Tauren Wells, Pat Barrett, Nicole Serrano, Food and Wine Festival North Texas’ This tour lets the photographer catch the and Darren Whitehead. The Theatre at most celebrated cuisine and beverage dusk light, which is the best light possible Grand Prairie, 1001 Performance Parkway. festival offers a growing roster of talented for afternoon photos. The tours go through 972-854-5050; theatregp.com chefs, craft brewers, and vintners, all of Fossil Rim’s 1,800 acres of pastures. There GRAND PRAIRIE: April 18-July 21 Live whom bring a range of tastes, styles, and are 50-plus species of animals at Fossil Thoroughbred Racing Catch the fun and methods that reflect the diversity of the Rim. Some of the animals that may be pho- excitement of world-class Thoroughbred city. Various locations. 817-336-8791; tographed include white rhinos, blackbuck, horse racing. Lone Star Park, 1000 Lone Star fwfwf.com European red deer, gemsbok, zebras, Parkway. 972-263-7223; lonestarpark.com addax, waterbuck, giraffes, sable, axis FORT WORTH: April 11-14 Main Street GRAND PRAIRIE: April 25 Celtic Woman deer, and dama gazelle, just to name a few. Arts Festival The 34th annual festival Under the distinct musical direction of Reservations are required. Fossil Rim brings together tens of thousands of people Emmy-nominated music producer, David to celebrate the sights, sounds, and tastes Wildlife Center, 1789 CR 2009. 254-897- Downes, this spectacular musical experi- of the highest-ranking arts festival in Texas. 2960; fossilrim.org ence features Celtic Woman performing Spanning more than 27 city blocks from the GONZALES: April 27 “Come and Taste It” classic Irish tunes, timeless pop anthems, Tarrant County Courthouse to Sundance Beer, Wine, and Food Festival and more. The Theatre at Grand Prairie, Square Plaza to the Fort Worth Convention The second annual festival features two 1001 Performance Parkway. 972-854- Center, the festival features 223 juried art- tents filled with craft beer brewers from all 5050; theatregp.com ists from across the U.S., chart-topping over Texas and the U.S. There is also live GRAND PRAIRIE: April 26-28 Main entertainers, authentic Texas cuisine, and entertainment, world-class wine, and lots of Street Fest The festival celebrates the fun, arts-and-crafts activities for the whole food tastings. Downtown Square in Gonzales, festive, family atmosphere that is Grand family. Downtown Fort Worth. 817-336- 500 block of St. Paul Street. 830-672-2861 Prairie with live music, featuring Texas 2787; mainstreetartsfest.org GRANBURY: April 26-27 Wine Walk country singer-songwriters and award- FORT WORTH: April 27-28 Fortress Fes- The 10th annual festival offers visitors the winning super groups accompanied by a tival Back for its third year, Fortress Festi- opportunity to mingle with 20-plus Texas variety of regional bands. Throughout the val has become the premier music festival wineries, food purveyors, artists, musi- event enjoy a variety of novelty entertain- in North Texas offering music lovers a bou- cians, and related vendors in an intimate ment, more than 14 carnival rides, arts- and-crafts vendors, business expo ven- tique festival-going experience celebrating setting of small clusters of booths sur- dors, three entertainment stages, food and music, art, and culture. This year’s lineup rounding the historic Square and Court- beer gardens, a kid zone, and plenty of fun features two-time Grammy-nominated house. A ticket includes 15 tasting tabs, for all. Downtown Grand Prairie, 200 block singer/songwriter Leon Bridges, who him- wristband, map, and wine glass. 201 E.Pearl of West Main Street. 972-237-8110; self is a native Texan born and raised in St. 817-964-7993; granburywinewalk.com Fort Worth; Tank and the Bangas, a six mainstreetfest.com GRAND PRAIRIE: April 4-6 Tyler Perry’s member funk-soul-rock outfit from New GRAND PRAIRIE: April 27-28 Crab Fest Tyler Perry is Orleans who was recently named winner Madea’s Farewell Play Tour Come out and enjoy an afternoon of great saying goodbye to his beloved character, of the 2017 NPR Tiny Desk Contest; Dallas food and music. Guests will be able to Madea. See her final performance. The hip-hop lyricist Bobby Sessions; The Bright choose from a variety of tasty crab dishes. Theatre at Grand Prairie, 1001 Performance Light Social Hour, a psychedelic rock band Traders Village, 2602 Mayfield Road. 972- from Austin; rapper/singer Abhi the Parkway. 972-854-5050; theatregp.com 647-2331; tradersvillage.com Nomad, who currently resides in Austin; GRAND PRAIRIE: April 6-7 Big Mamou GRAND SALINE: April 13 Grand Saline and Lubbock-based singer/songwriter Red Cajun Fest Get ready to party hearty, Main Street Festival Enjoy food, games, Shahan, who was named to Rolling Stone’s creole-style, as the annual Cajun Festival vendors, barbecue contest, and live music list of “10 New Country Artists You Need to cooks up big fun and another great week- all day with a free concert featuring the pop Know” this past February. Will Rogers end of delicious Cajun food. Traders Vil- 56 Texas Highways Events Calendar | SPRING 2019 SPRING 2019 | Texas Highways Events Calendar 57 APRIL 2019> Prairies and Lakes and rock band Flash Back 5 from Louisiana MCKINNEY: April 7 Free Spring Band PLANO: April 4 Courtyard Texas Music PLANO: April 28 Cliburn 2017 Gold Med- starting at 5 p.m. 101 N. Main St. 903-962- Concert The McKinney Community Band Series This musical event hosts monthly alist–Yekwon Sunwoo Sunwoo performs 5631; grandsalinemainstreet.com presents the first of its 2019 MPAC series concerts on the first Thursday of the Rachmaninoff’s thrilling second piano of concerts. Enjoy the lunch on the square month, March through November. Check concerto, and the season concludes with GRANDVIEW: April 19-21 Antique Alley before the concert, then come prepared the website for a listing of artists. Court- Tchaikovsky’s powerful Symphony No. 5, Texas What started in downtown Grand- for a fantastic concert program of classic a Plano Symphony Orchestra debut. view in 1999 as a sidewalk sale is now an yard Theater, 1509 H Ave. 972-941-5613; wind band pieces. McKinney Performing St Andrew United Methodist Church, award winning “Treasure Hunt” that covers plano.gov Arts Center, 111 N. Tennessee. 214-544- 5801 W. Plano Parkway. 972-473-7262; more than 30 miles and seven towns. This is PLANO: April 6 TEDx Plano 4630; mckinneyband.com planosymphony.org not an antiques show, but antiques abound Change seems to surround us on every along the way. Historic shops in Grandview, MCKINNEY: April 12-14 Arts in Bloom front, moving faster than ever. Along with PLANTERSVILLE: April 25-27 St. Mary’s Cleburne, and Waxahachie offer incredible During the event, the streets come alive with angst and turmoil, change brings choice and Quilt Show Stroll the gardens of this his- discounts during this festival. Along the trail, the sights and sounds of fine artists, danc- opportunity. It leads us to ask bigger ques- toric and beautiful painted church, visit ers, performance artists, musicians, Texas vendors in pastures, barns, parking lots, and tions, try new things, explore different pos- vendors in the Church Hall, and view exqui- wineries, and food vendors. There’s also a anywhere they find space offer treasures. sibilities, and forge new paths. This event site quilts in the church sanctuary. Lunch hands-on interactive area for children, the will be served in the hall and outside in the Towns involved are Grandview, Cleburne, explores and celebrates ideas birthed in a Kids Creation Station, where young Picassos pavilion. St. Mary Catholic Church, 8227 CR Keene, Alvarado, Venus, Maypearl, Waxa- world of change. Courtyard Theater, 1509 H can learn about art processes and create 205. 713-882-5850; stmarysquiltshow.com hachie, and more. Each location partici- Ave. 972-941-7000; visitplano.com their own masterpieces. Historic Downtown pates at different levels. Don’t forget the PLANO: April 6 Trinkets to Treasures RICHARDSON: April 6 Heights Car Show McKinney, 111 N. Tennessee. 972-547-2660; With more than 500 cars expected to regis- hundreds of yard sales. Some but not all downtownmckinney.com This is Collin County’s largest one-day locations are on the map. Maps are avail- resale event. Find home and office furni- ter, this car show is the largest single-day car show in Dallas-Fort Worth. Over the show’s able at Pop & Gran’s (300 E. Criner St.) in ture, apparel, shoes, children’s toys, sports 11-year history, it has raised more than Grandview. Various locations. 817-666- equipment, small electronics, and numer- $59,820 and donated 8,375 pounds of food 5024; antiquealleytexas.com ous trinkets. In addition to offering new or to the Network of Community Ministries Food gently used merchandise for sale each GRAPEVINE: April 21 Easter Brunch Pantry. Heights Church, 201 W. Renner Road. year, there is also the opportunity for local Enjoy a scrumptious brunch buffet with an 972-989-3489; heightscarshow.com omelet bar, waffle bar, ham-carving sta- nonprofits to receive shopping cards to RICHARDSON: April 11-14 “The Secret tion, bacon, roasted potatoes, fresh fruit, give to their clients. These shopping cards Comedy of Women: Girls Only” This show and smoked salmon. Adults can enjoy the give free admission and $25 to shop for is an original comedy that celebrates the open mimosa bar as well. Messina Hof much-needed merchandise. More than honor, truth, humor, and silliness of being Winery, 201 S. Main St. messinahof.com 600 shopping cards are distributed each BEFORE year due to the generous donations by the female. With a two-woman cast and an audi- HILLSBORO: April 13 Master Gardeners YOU GO community. Plano Event Center, 2000 E. ence full of raucous, laughing women, the Plant Sale A variety of well-adapted Spring Creek Parkway. 972-769-0557; show is a unique examination of all things plants for North Central Texas gardens are Planning a trip? jlcollincounty.org feminine that even men enjoy. Born out of the offered including annuals, perennials, Find real-time earnest writings the two authors discovered PLANO: April 11 Art and Wine Walk natives, and drought-tolerant plants. Hill highway conditions and in their girlhood diaries, “Girls Only” is a mix This is a sip and shop event where partici- of sketch comedy, improvisation, audience County Fairgrounds, 1180 S. Waco St. 254- weather feeds online 582-4022; [email protected] pants get to sample selected wines at their participation, and hilarious songs and videos. at drivetexas.org favorite shops while enjoying live music, This show contains mature content. Eise- IRVING: April 20 Luca Sacher Piano or by calling curated art exhibitions, and special dis- mann Center, 2351 Performance Drive. 972- Concert For our spring performance, the 800-452-9292. counts. It’s the perfect way to unwind in 744-4650; eisemanncenter.com Los Colinas Symphony Orchestra features Plano’s arts district. The event takes place RICHARDSON: April 15 Keyboard Con- pianist Luca Sacher performing Beetho- on the second Thursday of every month versations with Jeffrey Siegel: “Chopin ven’s Piano Concerto No. 4 in G Major. He is from April to December, with a unique In Paris” Jeffrey Siegel’s Keyboard Conver- joined on the podium by guest conductor theme each month. Historic Downtown Stefan Sacher. Irving Arts Center—Carpen- sations are piano concerts with broad, Plano Arts District, 1013 E. 15th St. 972-468- popular appeal and lively commentary, ter Hall, 3333 N. MacArthur Blvd. 972-252- MCKINNEY: April 13 Second Saturday on 1588; visitdowntownplano.com/winewalk making the music more accessible and 4800; lascolinassymphony.org the Square Every second Saturday, historic downtown McKinney comes alive with PLANO: April 20 Spring Festival: A Vic- meaningful for all. Each piece is performed MADISONVILLE: April 20 Tour Madison- on-the-street entertainment, late-night torian Extravaganza The ninth annual in its entirety and there is a question and This is the third annual ville Bicycle Ride shopping, dining, and more, with a different festival features egg hunts for children 8 and answer session following the concert. Glo- ride through the scenic countryside of theme every month. Historic Downtown under, house tours, wagon rides, face paint- rious works were written after this Polish Madison County. Courses range from a McKinney, 111 N. Tennessee St. 972-547- ing, baby animals, sheep shearing, weaving composer settled in Paris, his home for the 2-mile, family-friendly ride to a 60-mile 2660; secondsaturdaymckinney.com and spinning demonstrations, and exhibits. rest of his life. Stirring polonaises, dreamy advanced course. Downtown Madisonville Heritage Farmstead Museum, 1900 W. 15th nocturnes, and the deeply poetic, rhythmi- MESQUITE: April 5-6 The Wandering Texas, 113 W. Trinity St. visitmadisonville. St. 972-881-0140; heritagefarmstead.org cally vibrant mazurkas. All patrons are Gypsy Vintage Junk Market This vintage invited to a post-concert reception and org or active.com 936-348-9333 market is held several times a year PLANO: April 26-27 Plano ArtFest meet and greet in the lobby with Siegel. MADISONVILLE: April 22-23 Madison- Enjoy live music, contemporary art installa- throughout the southern U.S., showcasing Eisemann Center, 2351 Performance Drive. It’s all about Spring... tions, performances from local arts groups, ville Spring Fling some of the best vendors in the industry— 972-744-4650; eisemanncenter.com speakers talk about various plant topics and junk pickers, boutique owners, handmade a makers market of craftsman and artisans, vendors offer an array of goods. Truman one-of-a-kind goodness, and more. Mes- family chalk art, a kids zone with bounce RICHARDSON: April 28 Plano Civic Kimbro Convention Center, 111 W. Trinity St. quite Convention Center, 1700 Rodeo Drive. houses, and more. Haggard Park, 901 E. 15th Chorus: Transcendence in the New 936-348-9333; visitmadisonville.org 972-329-3100; twgvintagejunkmarket.com St. 972-468-1588; planoartfest.com Millennium with Debra Scroggins 58 Texas Highways Events Calendar | SPRING 2019 SPRING 2019 | Texas Highways Events Calendar 59 APRIL 2019> Prairies and Lakes

Composer in residence Debra Scroggins serve natural resources. Musical groups Carle’s colorful picture books. “Very Eric artisans set up throughout the garden dis- has been commissioned to compose a new perform in the bandstand, and activities Carle: A Very Hungry, Quiet, Lonely, playing, demonstrating, and selling their work for the chamber chorus, not only to for children add to the festivities. The festi- Clumsy, Busy Exhibit” features play-and- unique arts and crafts. There is live music, celebrate the new millennium, but to cele- val is held in conjunction with Main Street’s learn activities inspired by five of Eric Car- food, and tours of the garden and mansion. brate the chamber chorus’ first anniver- spring Trade Day where more than 80 ven- le’s classic books: “The Very Hungry Cater- Chandor Gardens, 711 W. Lee Ave. 817-613- sary. St. Barnabas Presbyterian Church, dors set up downtown selling crafts, jew- pillar,” “The Very Quiet Cricket,” “The Very 1700; chandorgardens.com 1220 W. Belt Line Road. 972-606-5220; elry, food, clothes, toys, and more. Central Lonely Firefly,” “The Very Clumsy Click planocivicchorus.org/tickets-2 Park, 201 S. Austin St. 830-401-5000; Beetle,” and “The Very Busy Spider.” May- born Museum Complex at Baylor Univer- SOUTH TEXAS PLAINS RICHARDSON: April 28 Plano Commu- seguintexas.gov sity, 1300 S. University Parks Drive. 254- nity Band Concert Series The Plano Com- SHERMAN: April 13 Craft the Night Away CARRIZO SPRINGS: April 27 Bullnanza TEXAS munity Band is made up of approximately The fourth annual craft beer festival fea- 710-1110; baylor.edu/mayborn Bull Ride The 13th annual bull ride event 70 musicians from all walks of life who tures Texas breweries, food trucks, a corn- WACO: April 6-7 Heart of Texas Airshow features music, dancing, and vendors. share a passion for music. Eisemann hole tournament, and live music. Down- Experience thrilling entertainment with the Dimmit County Arena, 539 Industrial Blvd. Center, 2351 Performance Drive. 972-814- town Sherman Square, 115 S. Travis St. U.S. Air Force Thunderbirds, a military jet 830-876-5205; dimmitcountychamber.org team, warbirds, wing walkers, a stellar 8882; planoband.com/events-schedule 903-816-2811; downtownsherman.com GOLIAD: April 13 Goliad Market Days performer line up, and nonstop aviation ROANOKE: April 13 Bunny Hop and Hunt SOUTHLAKE: April 26-28 Art in the Held the second Saturday of each month, action in the air and on the ground. Flights This annual event includes a 5K and 1-mile Square Celebrating its 20th year, Art in the this is an open-air outdoor market with will be available to the public in historic Bunny Run. Free hot dogs, cotton candy, Square is nationally recognized as one of vendors placed around the beautiful warbirds and helicopters. Enjoy exhibits and drinks are served. After the 5K, the the top juried art festivals in the U.S. More courthouse square in downtown Goliad. and activities for all ages, vendors, food, a fun continues with games, bounce houses than 700 local and international artists The vendors attendance and variety kids’ area, and more. TSTC Waco Campus for kids, and an egg hunt. Roanoke Com- apply for the approximately 150 available changes each month, but typically there Airport, 3801 Campus Drive. 254-750- munity Pool, 416 S. Walnut. 817-837- spots. This festival has a friendly, fami- are 100 or more vendors in attendance. 8697; facebook.com/heartoftexasairshow 9930; roanoketexas.com ly-oriented appeal and attracts tens of Downtown Goliad, 231 S. Market St. 361- thousands from Southlake and surrounding SALADO: April 26 Fourth Friday WACO: April 28-29 Silo District Mara- 645-3563; goliadtx.net areas. The event creates a perfect venue thon This annual race, hosted by Magno- On the fourth Friday of the month, experi- GOLIAD: April 27-28 Fire on the Border ence downtown Salado’s Sip ’n Shop with for visitors to connect with the artwork of lia, began in 2018 because of Chip’s goal to professional, emerging, and aspiring high run a marathon in honor of his friend, Join along as the exciting but little known more than 25 boutiques, art galleries, winer- history of the Punitive Expedition of 1916- ies, and more. Complimentary drinks and school artists. There is also a genre of Gabe Grunewald, a professional mid- VisitMcKinney.com/TEC musical talent on two stages, children’s distance runner battling a rare form of 1917 is brought to life. Visit with living his- snacks will be available at some locations. torians and re-enactors dressed and Historic Downtown Salado, Main Street. 254- activities, and food. Southlake Town cancer. This USATF-certified race is a Square. artinthesquare.com Boston Marathon qualifier, and with a 5K, equipped as men under the command of 947-0888; facebook.com/salado4thfriday General Blackjack Pershing and Pancho First Friday On the first half marathon, and full marathon, there is SALADO: April 5-7 Texas Packard Meet TEMPLE: April 5 Villa, and immerse yourself in this wild Friday of every month, Historic Downtown a run to challenge all skill levels. The race The 42nd annual event celebrates Packard period of U.S.-Mexican border history. Temple transforms into a giant party. Enjoy profits benefit cancer research. Magnolia automobiles. This year’s event features an Dress for the weather as this event takes street music and performances, drinks, Market at the Silos, 601 Webster Ave. ice cream social on Thursday night, an place outside. Presidio La Bahía, 217 US food, and after-hours shopping. Downtown 254-235-0603; magnolia.com early-bird tour on Friday, a meet-and- 183. 361-645-3752 greet mixer on Friday night, Saturday Temple, Main Street. 254-298-5378 WAXAHACHIE: April 6-7, 13-14, 20-21, parade from the hotel to the show and TEMPLE: April 6 Family Day–Spring 27-28; May 4-5, 11-12, 18-19, 25-27 SAN ANTONIO: April 12 Yo-Yo Ma in swap meet site, technical sessions, and Luau Join a traditional Hawaiian party with Scarborough Renaissance Festival Concert: The Bach Project Arts San Anto- a dinner and awards program. Holiday fun activities and crafts for the opening of A festival set back in the time of King nio presents the greatest musician of our Inn Express, 1991 N. Stagecoach Road. the new exhibition: “Art of the Aloha Shirt: Henry VII offers arts, crafts, vendors, food, generation performing the most profound 832-905-3904; texaspackardmeet.org Keoni of Hawaii.” Temple Railroad and and entertainment. 2511 FM 66, Exit 399 A of all classical music: the six Suites for Solo on I-35E. 972-938-3247; srfestival.com Cello by Johann Sebastian Bach. Laurie Heritage Museum, 315 W. Avenue B. SCHULENBURG: April 6 Sausagefest Auditorium, Trinity University, 1 Trinity This festival features a sausage-making 254-298-5175; templerrhm.org WAXAHACHIE: April 13 Classic Truck Place. 210-226-2891; artssa.org contest, dancing in the street, arts and TEMPLE: April 26-28 Bloomin Temple Nationals Enjoy a national-level classic crafts, food and drink vendors, kids activi- Festival The 14th annual event features truck show. Getzendaner Park, 400 S. Grand. SAN ANTONIO: April 16 Bidi Bidi Party: ties, and lots of fun. North Main Street. 979- great musical acts, a kid’s zone, a carnival, 972-921-5187; classictrucknationals.com A Selena Tribute In honor of Tejana legend 743-4514; schulenburgsausagefest.com vendors, food, and more. Martin Luther WAXAHACHIE: April 25-28 Crossroads Selena, Pearl hosts a Sound Cream sunset King, Jr. Festival Grounds, 301 S. Fourth St. Enjoy a session dedicated to her music. Join the SEGUIN: April 5 Moonlight and Roses of Texas Film and Music Festival The evening includes live music, free food, 254-298-5900; bloomintemple.com four-day celebration of movies and music tribute dance party dedicated to a true Texas diva. This event is free and open to and the presentation of the Downtown THE COLONY: April 20 Spring Family made in Texas or by Texans. Chautauqua Awards. Guests need to bring their bever- Festival Welcome spring by the lake. Enjoy Auditorium, 400 S. Grand Ave. 469-309- the public. Pearl Park, 303 Pearl Parkway. age of choice and a lawn chair or blanket, a fun-filled family event with activities for 4012; crossroadsoftxff.com 210-701-8370; atpearl.com and then sit back and enjoy a relaxing eve- all ages. From face painting to fashion WAXAHACHIE: April 25-28 Wonderful SAN ANTONIO: April 26 Battle of Flow- ning overlooking Walnut Springs Creek and shows and dance competitions to a battle Women in Waxahachie Outdoor Adven- ers After Party Come to Pearl Park after the roses in the Memorial Rose Garden. of the bands, there’s fun for all. Hidden ture Show This is a fundraising tour with the Battle of Flowers Parade for the ultimate Walnut Springs Creek, 317 W. Court St. Cove Marina, 20400 Hackberry Creek Park camping exhibits and an anticipated 100 dance party. Sound Cream Airstream hosts 830-401-5000; seguintexas.gov Road. 817-323-4018 trailers. Getzendaner Park, 400 S. Grand. Fiesta-worthy DJs for an afternoon of music, SEGUIN: April 27 Earth Day Businesses, WACO: Through May 12 “Very Eric Carle: 469-309-4040; waxahachiecvb.com dancing, and fun. This event is free and open schools, organizations, and industry show A Very Hungry, Quiet, Lonely, Clumsy, WEATHERFORD: April 6 Spring Fling to the public. Pearl Park, 303 Pearl Park- how to protect the environment and con- Busy Exhibit” Step into the pages of Eric This annual event features area artists and way. 210-701-8370; atpearl.com 60 Texas Highways Events Calendar | SPRING 2019 SPRING 2019 | Texas Highways Events Calendar 61 MAYFEST Fort Worth, TX MAY PICKS ACROSS THE STATE

Come Pun, Come All IF PUNS ARE YOUR PASSION, look no further than the O. Henry Annual Pun-Off World Championships, which celebrates the life of former Austinite William Sydney Porter, better known to the world as American short story hero O. Henry. For 42 years now, quip- sters have flocked to Austin’s Brush Square Park to showcase their “body of quirk.” Enjoy your “fifteen minutes of game” by competing in events such as Punslinger, wherein dueling competitors are given a topic (like Religion, Biology & Chemistry, Art & Artists, or Radio & Television) to then engage in some light “punfighting,” exchanging puns shoot-out style until the most tongue-tied is eliminated; MAYDAY HEYDAY and “Punniest of Show,” during which contes- f you need a good excuse to get your family out of the house May 2-5, tants bring their best 90 seconds of prepared might just be the ticket. This festival takes place Mayfest Fort Worth material and are judged on a scale of 1 to 10. along the Trinity River in the 33-acre Trinity Park, with a bit of some- Those truly blessed with the gift of blab could thing for everyone: live music, carnival rides, petting zoos, perform- walk home with the coveted title of Punster Iing arts, top-notch food and beverage, rock climbing, and more. Through- out the four day weekend, roughly 40 bands perform on three stages, along of the Year, an honor celebrated at an annual with more than 40 performing groups on four additional stages. The art and award ceremony hosted by Punsters United gift market features more than 60 artists from across the nation, peddling Nearly Yearly (PUNY). Learn more and enter everything from home goods to furniture to art and more. Visit mayfest.org or to put your frills to the test at the May 11 facebook.com/mayfest for lineup and event information. event by visiting punoff.com.

HOUSTON, WE HAVE include live music, sing- A FOLK FESTIVAL alongs, and an exhibition dedi- Celebrate the past as it comes to cated to the 1836 Battle of San life again. Every year, Jacinto and the rugged condi- Huntsville’s Sam Houston tions of the Texas Revolution. Memorial Museum and Of course, no trip to the Folk Homestead is transformed into Festival is complete without a an old town frontier settlement, stop at the Texas State Knife complete with historical reenact- and Tomahawk Championship, ments and demonstrators for the which features expert and General Sam Houston Folk amateur throwers from across Festival. Attendees can converse the state and celebrates its with historical characters and 20th year at the 2019 event, artisans in period garb as they May 17-19. Plan your trip by traverse the home of Houston visiting samhoustonfolk and his family. Other highlights festival.blogspot.com.

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GALVESTON: May 1 “Jack and the Bean- symphonic in scale and dramatic scope, is of wines of the Americas, food demonstra- stalk” This musical adaptation is a rollicking one of the greatest works of this form of the tions, and specialty food concessions. Live retelling of the classic fairy tale. The Grand 20th century. Don’t miss this rare perfor- bands and entertainment make the event mance, as the celebrated Daedalus Quartet PANHANDLE 1894 Opera House, 2020 Postoffice St. 800- lively and fun. Texas Maritime Museum, PLAINS 821-1894 or 409-765-1894; thegrand.com makes its Da Camera debut with Artistic PRAIRIES 1202 Navigation Circle. 361-729-1271; & LAKES Director Sarah Rothenberg. The beloved PINEY BIG BEND texasmaritimemuseum.org WOODS GALVESTON: May 4 An Evening with COUNTRY HILL Brentano Quartet joins the Daedalus for COUNTRY Johnny Mathis What makes Johnny Mathis GULF Mendelssohn’s dazzling Octet, bringing the SOUTH PADRE ISLAND: May 4 Run the COAST such an enduring star? His hits are timeless; season to a rousing close. Cullen Theater, Jailbreak The Jailbreak Beach Escape has SOUTH his voice is like no other. He’s a gracious artist TEXAS Wortham Theater Center, 501 Texas St. become a South Padre Island tradition. Each PLAINS who exudes joy in performing. “Chances dacamera.com May, thousands of runners conquer the 5K Are,” “It’s Not For Me to Say,” “The Twelfth of course, covering 20 challenging obstacles, on HOUSTON: May 11 Mercury Chamber Never,” “Wonderful, Wonderful,” “Misty”— the sun-drenched beaches before heading to Orchestra: Beethoven’s Fifth MAY 2019 you’ve enjoyed dozens of Johnny Mathis’ hits Clayton’s Beach Bar for a Texas-size beach over the years. The Grand 1894 Opera House, Mercury presents Beethoven’s Fifth S M T W T F S party. Clayton’s Beach Bar & Grill, 6900 2020 Postoffice St. 800-821-1894 or Symphony—powerful and explosively Padre Blvd. 956-761-3000; sopadre.com 1 2 3 4 409-765-1894; thegrand.com dramatic—alongside his heroically spirited “Emperor Concerto”—performed on the SOUTH PADRE ISLAND: May 26 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 HOUSTON: Through May 12 “To Be of Use: instruments of the composer’s time. Memorial Day Fireworks Join together The Functional Ceramics of Mike Helke, 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 International pianist Alon Goldstein joins at the South Padre Island Entertainment Dis- Ayumi Horie, and East Fork” 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 Houston’s period instrument ensemble. trict for Memorial Day fireworks at 9:15 p.m. This group exhibition demonstrates the Wortham Center, 501 Texas Ave. 713-533- Louie’s Backyard, 2305 Laguna Blvd. 26 27 28 29 30 31 uniqueness, independent spirit, and social 0800; mercuryhouston.org 956-761-3000; sopadre.com relevance found in the handmade, as it com- Dates for events listed in this calen­dar are pares the different creative paths taken by HOUSTON: May 31-June 1 National African STAFFORD: May 19 “The Music Man”— subject to change. Please confirm dates in three makers of contemporary functional Violet Show A spectacular showcase and Concert Musical In a Fort Bend first, FBSO advance by calling the number listed or by judged show of African violets and others in contacting the local chamber of commerce ceramics. Houston Center for Contemporary and FBSO Chorus, in association with Craft, 4848 Main St. 713-529-4848; the Gesneriad family of plants. See an Queensbury Theatre, cap off the season with or convention and visitors bureau. exquisite display of hundreds of incredible crafthouston.org this Tony award-winning musical in concert indoor plants that have been judged by format. Professional Houston and Fort Bend BIG BEND COUNTRY HOUSTON: Through May 12 “Tom Loeser: accredited judges. Winners and awards are Please Please Please” In partnership with actors sing with full orchestral accompani- SHEFFIELD: May 17-18 Western Frontier displayed. Visit the salesroom and shop for the Museum of Craft and Design in San Fran- ment. Stafford Centre, 10505 Cash Road. Days at Fort Lancaster State Historic Site unusual and unique plants not found in cisco, the Houston Center for Contemporary 281-276-9642; fbso.org The story of Fort Lancaster will come alive most garden centers. Houston Marriott Craft presents this traveling exhibition of the with soldiers, settlers, wagons, and live ani- Westchase, 2900 Briarpark Drive. 940- SUGAR LAND: April 26-28, May 3-5 Wisconsin-based maker and designer’s mals. Visitors can meet the pioneers and sol- 206-8250; avsa.org/conventions-2019 “Singin’ in the Rain Jr.” The “greatest movie imaginative furniture and works on paper. musical of all time” is faithfully and lovingly diers and hear their stories of life on the MIDFIELD: May 16 Denim and Diamonds The playful show encourages viewers to Texas frontier. Visitors can also experience Enjoy a dinner and dance to raise money for adapted by Broadway legends Betty Comden shake up their habits and interact with the Palacios Boys and Girls Club. There are also and Adolph Green, from their original daily life through observing cooking demon- environment and one another, while consid- live and silent auctions. Beneath the Oaks, award-winning screenplay. Sugar Land Audi- strations, soldier duties, livestock, adobe ering issues such as body posture and eti- brick making, and the U.S. Army Camel 1796 SH 71. 361-972-2642; palacioskids.org torium, 226 Lakeview Drive. 713-302-5329; quette that are often taken for granted. Loes- inspirationstage.com Corps. Open Friday for schools and Saturday er’s work also raises a clever question: “If the PALACIOS: May 24-25 Memorial Com- for the general public. Fort Lancaster State furniture we sit on every day were totally dif- memoration Barbecue Cookoff-Kickball SUGAR LAND: May 3 “My Favorite Murder Historic Site, 629 Fort Lancaster Road. ferent, would our lives be different, too?” Tourney Eightth annual event includes an Live” My Favorite Murder is the hit true crime 432-836-4391; ozona.com/eventscalendar Houston Center for Contempoary Craft, 4848 adult co-ed tourney, cookoff, washer tourna- comedy podcast hosted by Karen Kilgariff VAN HORN: May 4 Cinco De Mayo Main St. 713-529-4848; crafthouston.org ment, crawfish boil, and DJ. Palacios Recre- and Georgia Hardstark. Since its inception in Celebrate the culture and traditions of Old ation Center, 2400 Perryman. 361-676-8617 early 2016, the show has broken download HOUSTON: April 24-June 16 “Murder for records and galvanized a devoted “Murde- Mexico with food, arts and crafts, mariachi PORT ARTHUR: May 25-26 SALT Mem- Two” The hit show that is selling out across rino” fan base. Their live tours are known bands, folklorico dancers, and local talent. the country is now coming to Houston. orial Classic Fishing Tournament throughout the world. Smart Financial Centre An outdoor dance concludes the celebration. Everyone is a suspect in this hilarious murder The Saltwater Anglers’ League of Texas at Sugar Land, 18111 Lexington Blvd. 281-207- Van Horn City Park, Second and Austin mystery with a twist. One actor plays the (SALT) hosts this fishing tournament full of 6278; smartfinancialcentre.net streets. 432-283-2682; vanhorntexas.org investigator, the other plays all 13 suspects, family fun. Fishing, birding, and disc golf and both play the piano throughout. A zany await. Sabine Lake, T.B. Ellison Parkway. SUGAR LAND: May 4 The 1975 in Concert blend of classic musical comedy and 509-626-2019; saltclub.net with Special Guests Pale Waves and No madcap mystery, this whodunit is a highly ROCKPORT: May 4-5 Nautical Flea Rome The 1975 come to Sugar Land as part GULF COAST theatrical duet loaded with killer laughs. Market Hosted by the Rockport Yacht Club, of their North American tour. Smart Financial FULTON: May 17-18 Babes on Bay Stages Repertory Theatre, 3201 Allen Park- find nautical treasures including books, art, Centre at Sugar Land, 18111 Lexington Blvd. See the largest one-day women’s angler way. 713-527-0123; stagestheatre.com and fishing-related items at the 18th annual 281-207-6278; smartfinancialcentre.net fishing tournament in the country. Women HOUSTON: May 10 Da Camera Presents: event. Rockport Harbor, 722 Navigation SUGAR LAND: May 9 Ms. Lauryn Hill in from all over Texas and across the country Weinberg and Mendelssohn Since Houston Circle. 361-729-1244; rockportyachtclub.org Concert Hill returns for the 20th anniver- come together for a fun-filled weekend with Grand Opera’s revival of Mieczyslaw Wein- ROCKPORT: May 25-26 Festival of Wine sary of “The Miseducation of Lauryn Hill.” live bands, vendor booths, and educational berg’s opera, “The Passenger,” the posthu- and Food The Texas Maritime Museum will Smart Financial Centre at Sugar Land, outreach. Fulton Harbor, 402 Fulton Beach mous reputation of this brilliant composer celebrate Memorial Day weekend with this 18111 Lexington Blvd. 281-207-6278; Road. 361-205-0182; babesonthebay.com continues to grow. Weinberg’s Piano Quintet, 22nd annual festival. Enjoy a wide variety smartfinancialcentre.net 64 Texas Highways Events Calendar | SPRING 2019 SPRING 2019 | Texas Highways Events Calendar 65 MAY 2019> Gulf Coast

SUGAR LAND: May 11-12 Disney’s Jungle its major artists and musical achievements, BANDERA: March 2-May 25 Cowboys on vehicles. Ample food and soft drinks, Book Kids: a “Mini-Troupe” Production and explores how the sound of Motown con- Main Every Saturday expect to see and restrooms, and a first-aid station are on- Museums E Cultural Events & Festivals E Historic Downtown & Shopping The jungle is jumpin’ with a jazzy beat in this tinues to influence some of pop music’s most interact with a sample of the Old West site. Blanco State Park, 101 Park Road 23. performance. Specially adapted from the clas- important artists today. With support from cowboy lifestyle on Bandera Main Street. 512-632-0648; blancoclassiccarshow.com sic Disney animated film, it features a host of the Motown Museum in Detroit, and personal Look out for cowboys, steers, horses, BOERNE: May 11 Kuhlmann-King Museum colorful characters and favorite songs from the artifacts from some of the music’s biggest wagons, strolling cowboy musicians, and Tour Located behind Boerne City Hall, recording artists, “Motown: The Sound of gunfight re-enactments. Bandera County movie. Sugar Land Auditorium, 226 Lakeview the house gives the public the opportunity to Young America” is the first major museum Courthouse, 500 Main St. 830-796-3045; Drive. 713-302-5329; inspirationstage.com step back in time to see what a historic exhibition to embrace all facets of the big- banderacowboycapital.com SUGAR LAND: May 17-19 “Chicago: High Boerne home looked like “way back when.” gest sound in soul in the ’60s: musically, School Edition” In roaring ’20s Chicago, BANDERA: May 26 Frontier Times Jambo- Open monthly every second Saturday. Kuhl- culturally, and politically. LBJ Presidential chorine Roxie Hart murders a faithless lover ree On the fourth Sunday of every month, the mann-King Historic Home, 402 E. Blanco Library, 2313 Red River St. 512-721-0200; and convinces her hapless husband, Amos, Frontier Times Museum offers live music, Road. 830-331-1033; visitboerne.org • Sam Houston Statue lbjlibrary.org to take the rap…until he finds out he’s been storytelling, and more free fun for all ages. Visitor Center & Gift Shop BOERNE: May 11 Second Saturday Art Beat duped and turns on Roxie. Convicted and AUSTIN: May 3-4 Rancho Alegre Conjunto Frontier Times Museum, 510 13th St. 830- Boerne shops and art galleries team up to • Sam Houston sent to death row, Roxie and another “Merry Music Festival This free annual festival is a 796-3045; banderacowboycapital.com bring this fine art experience every second Memorial Museum Murderess,” Velma Kelly, vie for the spotlight weekend-long celebration of traditional, BANDERA: May 4, 11, 18 Bandera Cattle Saturday of the month. Look for the flashy and the headlines, ultimately joining forces in accordion-driven Conjunto music. Past • Cultural Events and Festivals Company Gunfighters Experience the banners displayed throughout town. Hill search of the American Dream: fame, for- lineups have featured more than two excitement of the Wild West with reenacted Country Mile, 100 N. Main. 210-954-6659; • HEARTS Veterans Museum tune, and acquittal. Sugar Land Auditorium, dozen groups from legendary performers shootouts. Shows are at high noon and visitboerne.org • Huntsville State Park 226 Lakeview Drive. 713-302-5329; and veteran groups, to up-and-coming 2 p.m. Bandera Visitors Center, 126 SH 16. inspirationstage.com bands. Presented by Austin-based non- 830-796-3045; banderacowboycapital.com BOERNE: May 16 A Thirst for Nature • Texas Prison Museum profit Rancho Alegre Radio, the festival is Every third Thursday of the month, the Cibolo TOMBALL: May 4 Narrated Glass Blowing held at multiple locations. This year, the BANDERA: May 4 Medina River Cleanup Nature Center hosts a specially themed • Sam Houston State University Watch Houston’s only Demonstration first two days are at The Barn on Brodie in The annual river cleanup is conducted as a event where visitors can learn about the dif- • The Gibbs Powell County Museum open-access studio blow glass. Free, South Austin and at the iconic Stubb’s service to the community by the Medina ferent plants and wildlife of Boerne and the narrated demos are offered on the first Huntsville is the home of • The Wynne Arts Center Waller Creek Amphitheater in the heart of River Protection Fund. The charity was Hill Country’s surrounding areas. Sip on an Saturday of every month (except August). downtown Austin. Various locations. 512- established as a perpetual fund to engage adult beverage made to match the theme for Sam Houston • Oakwood Cemetery (Sam Houston gravesite) Three Dimensional Visions—Glass Blow- 609-9208; ranchoalegreradio.org/festival residents in all parts of the county in a com- that month for those who are of age, ing Houston, 17442 FM 2920. 281-734- munitywide effort to preserve and protect or choose the nonalcoholic version for the 0366; threedimensionalvisions.com AUSTIN: May 4 Chick Corea and Béla the river. Bandera City Park, 1102 Maple St. For more information and overnight accommodations on Huntsville kids. Cibolo Nature Center, 140 City Park Fleck in Concert The two master songwrit- 830-796-3045; banderacowboycapital.com visit HuntsvilleTexas.com or call 800-289-0388 TOMBALL: May 11 Vintage Car Festival ers, musicians, and band leaders meet in a Road. 830-249-4616; visitboerne.org The sixth annual event offers a day for all BANDERA: May 5 Bandera Market Days historic duet of piano and banjo. The BOERNE: May 4 Fish Fry and Auction ages with extraordinary vehicles from the past, Shop arts and crafts vendors. Bandera Grammy Award-winning duet will combine Help support the Boerne Volunteer Fire live entertainment, food, vendor booths, a County Courthouse Lawn, 500 Main St. Corea and Fleck’s most recognizable tunes Department at its annual fish fry. There is silent auction, and kids’ activities, including a 830-796-3045; banderacowboycapital.com with music from their Latin Grammy- also live music, a live auction, a silent auc- petting zoo. First Presbyterian Church Tomball, winning album, “The Enchantment,” and their BANDERA: May 6 Cowboy Capital Opry tion, and a raffle. Eat your weight in a deli- 30410 SH 249. 979-299-4185; fpctomball.org extraordinary live set “Two” (originally Gerry and Harriet Payne host Grand Old cious catfish dinner and then dance the night VICTORIA: March 22-May 12 Neva Rossi released in 2015 and now available on vinyl Opry-style entertainment. Event includes away. Boerne Fire Department, 726 N. Main. Exhibit See the pastel works of Texas artist as well). With a mix of jazz and pop stan- refreshments and door prizes. Silver Sage 830-249-3644; visitboerne.org Neva Rossi. The Nave Museum, 306 W. Com- dards crossing a myriad of genres, including Community Center, 803 Buck Creek. 830- BOERNE: May 4 Hauptstrasse Quiltfest mercial St. 361-575-8228; navemuseum.com jazz, bluegrass, rock, flamenco, and gospel, 796-3045; banderacowboycapital.com Enjoy a great spring Saturday in Boerne and this will be a casual, intimate evening with VICTORIA: May 24-July 14 Kathleen Elliott BANDERA: May 24-26 Bandera Pro Rodeo experience this colorful event. There will be two legends from different musical worlds. Exhibit This exhibit features the glass The PRCA Bandera Pro Rodeo is produced by Paramount Theatre, 713 Congress Ave. music, sale quilts, special exhibits, presenta- sculpture work of Kathleen Elliott, where Rafter G Rodeo Company. Mansfield Park 512-472-5470; austintheatre.org tions, and more. The goal is to cover Haupt- botanical forms are used to create surreal Rodeo Arena, 2886 SH 16. 830-796-3045; strasse (Main Street) and Main Plaza with representations of nature. The Nave AUSTIN: May 11 Paramount Theatre Anni- banderacowboycapital.com quilts. Hill Country Mile, 100 N. Main St. Museum, 306 W. Commercial St. versary Gala with the B-52s The Para- BANDERA: May 25-26 Funtier Days Arts 830-249-1635; visitboerne.org 361-575-8228; navemuseum.com mount Theatre and friends will toast the and Crafts Show Shop more than 75 ven- 104th year of the historic theatre with an BOERNE: May 4, 18 Hot Rod Night VICTORIA: May 24-26 Memorial Weekend dors in downtown Bandera. Bandera County unforgettable evening of entertainment and With live music and classic cars, this event Bash One of Victoria’s biggest celebrations Courthouse Lawn, 500 Main St. 830-796- fundraising as this year’s 1960s theme brings is reminiscent of old-fashioned Americana featuring live Tejano music, a carnival, arts 3045; banderacowboycapital.com together riotous music, nonstop dancing, street parties—a gathering place for old and and crafts, and food vendors. Downtown incredible food, and of course, amazing com- BANDERA: May 25 Memorial Day Week- new friends. Soda Pops, 103 N. Main St. Victoria, 101 N. Main St. 361-237-0351 munity support. Setting the musical tone is end Parade Enjoy the annual Memorial Day 830-331-8799; visitboerne.org weekend parade down Main Street—one of The B-52s, who will ignite the party with BOERNE: May 4 Mostly Native Plant Sale the most colorful parades of the year. Main favorites like “Love Shack” and “Rock Lob- The Cibolo Nature Center and Farm hosts its Street Bandera, 500 Main St. 830-796- ster” followed by Skyrocket! in the afterparty plant sale for the 29th year. Plant sale ven- HILL COUNTRY 3045; banderacowboycapital.com tent. Guests will be captivated all night with dors include nurseries and growers with AUSTIN: April 13, 2019-Jan. 26, 2020 music, an open bar, a seated dinner in an BLANCO: May 18 Blanco Classic Car Show native and well-adapted plants for this region, “Motown: The Sound of Young America” air-conditioned tent on Congress Avenue, The 31st annual car show features more than nature-inspired art, bird baths and houses, pot- This exhibit celebrates the 60th anniversary dancing in the streets (literally), and the best 200 classic cars and trucks. Admission is tery, organic soils, plant food, honey-based of the birth of Motown Records. The exhibit auction in town. The Paramount Theatre, 713 free, and about 2,000 visitors from near and products, and businesses such as landscape traces the evolution of the label, focusing on Congress Ave. 512-474-1221; austintheatre.org far are expected to come and admire the design and rainwater harvesting systems. 66 Texas Highways Events Calendar | SPRING 2019 SPRING 2019 | Texas Highways Events Calendar 67 MAY 2019> Hill Country

Kendall County Fairgrounds, 1307 River Road. Vintage Market Days. This is an upscale vin- finest pianists. Fredericksburg United Museum of the Pacific War. 830-997-8600; the warmer weather with great beer prices, 830-249-4616; visitboerne.org tage-inspired indoor/outdoor market featur- Methodist Church, 1800 N. Llano. pacificwarmuseum.org prize giveaways, and the best in Texas tunes ing original art, antiques, clothing, jewelry, fredericksburgmusicclub.com broadcast live by KNBT 92.1 FM Radio New BOERNE: May 11 Art Waddle Stroll, ride FREDERICKSBURG: May 31-June 1 bikes, and picnic along Cibolo Creek while handmade treasures, home decor, outdoor Braunfels. There’s even a very special guest furnishings, yummy treats, and seasonal FREDERICKSBURG: May 24-26 Freder- The Gatlin Brothers in Concert viewing paintings, illustrations, jewelry, pot- icksburg Crawfish Festival A festival dedi- This Grammy Award-winning trio has dazzled interview each week. Past guests include Ray plantings. There is also live music and food Benson, Steve Earle, Delbert McClinton, tery, and sculptures, hosted by neighbors in cated to music, entertainment, food, bever- audiences for more than 60 years with a life- trucks. Kendall County Youth Ag and Eques- Radney Foster, Hayes Carll, and Ray Wylie their yards in The Flats of Boerne. Works by ages, and fun inspired by all things Cajun. time of noteworthy achievements in their trian Center, 649 FM 289. visitboerne.org Hubbard. Gruene Hall, 1281 Gruene Road. more than 70 artists are for sale, and the Marktplatz, 100 block of West Main Street. storybook career. Rockbox Theater, 109 N. 830-606-1281; gruenehall.com event helps support scholarships to Summer COMFORT: May 7 Music in the Park fbgjaycees.com/crawfish-festival.html Llano. 830-997-7625; rockboxtheater.com Art Camp at the Cibolo Nature Center A free outdoor music presentation per- GRUENE: May 12 Gospel Brunch with a FREDERICKSBURG: May 25 USO-Style GEORGETOWN: May 10-11 Austin Area and Farm. The Flats Of Boerne, 204 W. San formed in the gazebo of Comfort Park. Bring Texas Twist This New Orleans-style gospel Memorial Day Hangar Dance Dress in your Square and Round Dance Association Antonio Ave. 210-325-6390; visitboerne.org your lawn chair and enjoy. Comfort Park, 423 brunch is led by Gruene Hall favorite Bret best 1940s-inspired outfit and help support Mid-Tex Festival Square dancing is a clean, Main St. 830-995-3131; comfort-texas.com Graham accompanied by The New Soul BOERNE: May 18 Moon Dance Concert the USO in Fort Hood. Swing dance lessons family-oriented, fun activity for all ages from Invaders. Gruene Hall, 1281 Gruene Road. Series BYOB, chair, and picnic for a concert FREDERICKSBURG: May 3 First Friday Art and music by the Lone Star Swing Orches- early teens to nonagenarians. Guests have 830-629-5077; gruenehall.com beneath the Texas stars. Cibolo Nature Walk Fredericksburg Tour fine art galleries tra provided. Hangar Hotel Pacific Show- the opportunity to meet the officers from the Center, 140 City Park Road. 830-249-4616; offering special exhibits, demonstrations, room, 155 Airport Road. 830-997-9990; Texas State Federation of Square and Round GRUENE: May 18-19 Old Gruene Market visitboerne.org refreshments, and extended viewing hours hangarhotel.com Dancers, plus many other officers and danc- Days Nearly 100 vendors offer uniquely the first Friday of every month. Various loca- crafted items and packaged Texas foods. BOERNE: May 26 Boerne Concert Band FREDERICKSBURG: May 25-26 WWII ers from all over Texas. There is free admis- tions. 830-997-6523; ffawf.com Memorial Day Performance This group of Pacific Combat Program at the National sion for non-square dancers. Square and Gruene Historic District, 1601 Hunter Road. volunteer musicians is becoming one of the FREDERICKSBURG: May 3-4 Hill Country Museum of the Pacific War History comes round dance lessons are offered throughout 830-629-5077; gruenemarketdays.com best performing groups in Central Texas and Run Motorcycle Rally Features bike rides to life with equipment and weapons used the year by local clubs. Georgetown Commu- HUNT: May 25 Crider’s Rodeo and Dance- is proud to present a wide variety of music through the hills, live music, a cowboy break- during WWII and a battle re-enactment set nity Center, 445 E. Morow St. 830-857-6633; hall Opening Night Includes an 8 p.m. rodeo, to entertain audiences of all ages. Concert fast, the Brew & ’Que, and more. Luckenbach on an island in the Pacific. Pacific Combat squaredancetx.com 9 p.m. dancing, and live music. Crider’s goers bring lawn chairs, blankets, and Texas. 830-997-8515; hillcountryrun.com Zone, 508 E. Austin. 830-997-8600; GRUENE: May 3, 10, 17, 24, 31 Friday After- Rodeo & Dancehall, 2310 SH 39. 830-238- picnics. Boerne Main Plaza, 100 N. Main. FREDERICKSBURG: May 5 Maifest pacificwarmuseum.org noon Club at Gruene Hall A Gruene Hall tra- 4441 cridersrandd.com 830-248-1635; visitboerne.org German Chorale Concert Enjoy an evening FREDERICKSBURG: May 27 Memorial Day dition, now in its 20th year, where hipsters, HUTTO: April 26-May 24 Sunset Block BOERNE: May 26 Concert in the Cave– of German song and Fredericksburg gemut- Program This is a ceremony to honor all of oldsters, suits, locals, and drifters mix it up to Party Bash This free, family-friendly event Axiom String Quartet A concert in the lichkeit (hospitality). St. Joseph’s Halle, 212 W. those who have lost their lives serving in the start their weekend rite (pun intended). This includes live music, food trucks, kids’ and cave is a musical experience unlike any San Antonio. visitfredericksburgtx.com United States Armed Forces. National quintessential Friday happy hour celebrates family activities, and arts and craft vendors. other. Immerse yourself in the natural acous- FREDERICKSBURG: May 11 Texas Flower tics of the Queen’s Throne Room. Cave With- Country Women’s 5K and 10K Run/Walk out A Name, 325 Kreutzberg Road. 830-537- Run or walk through the fields of beautiful 4212; visitboerne.org Wildseed Farms. After finishing the 5K or 10K BULVERDE: May 4, 11, 18, 25 Saturday course, runners can enjoy the farm’s scenic Night Rodeo This rodeo features all types of grounds and enjoy post-race champagne, Texas entertainment, from live music and a meal, craft beer, wine tasting, free mas- dancing to mechanical bulls, mutton’ bustin, sages, live music, and fabulous shopping at This is better and calf scrambles. Enjoy beer, wine, and soft the boutiques of Wildseed Farms. Each drinks coupled with barbecue, tacos, steak, entry includes all of these amenities and a burgers, and more. Tejas Rodeo Company, 401 race shirt. This race benefits Wounded Obst Road. 830-980-2226; tejasrodeo.com Warriors of Nebo, a nonprofit supporting than screen time. military veterans. Wildseed Farms, 100 CASTELL: May 18 Testicle Festival Legacy Drive. runintexas.com/flower Calf fry festival down on the Llano River WE HEAR THAT A LOT. includes live music and fun for all. Castell FREDERICKSBURG: May 16-18 Waltstock General Store, 19522 RR 152. 325-347- and Barrel Wine and Music Festival Exploring and discovering 5758 or 325-247-4100; masontxcoc.com Features more than 18 bands and musicians, new spaces has never or castellgeneralstore.com food trucks, Texas wine, and fun vendors. been so easy. When you Hosted by Austin musician Walt Wilkins. CEDAR PARK: May 10-11 Jazz and Art on take your family to The Texas Wine Country Jellystone Park Main This event includes live jazz music; Woodlands, an experience food vendors; arts-and-craft booths featur- Camp-Resort, 10618 US 290. 830-456- 6059; waltstockandbarrel.com worth putting down the ing paintings, mixed media, sculptures, phone for is never far away. woodwork, and glasswork; and handmade FREDERICKSBURG: May 17-19 Fredericks- items. Come out and have a great time lis- burg Trade Days Shop more than 400 ven- tening to live music and shopping for unique dors or relax in the biergarten while listening handmade arts and crafts. Cedar Park Rec- to live music. Trade Days at Sunday Farms. reation Center, 1435 Main St. 512-401-5500; 210-846-4094; fbgtradedays.com cedarparktexas.gov FREDERICKSBURG: May 19 Fredericks- COMFORT: May 3-5 Vintage Market Days burg Music Club—Emile Pandolfi, Plan your getaway at Grab your friends and come out for a week- Concert Pianist With more than 3 million visitthewoodlands.com/springfun end of the very best of vintage vendors from CDs sold, when you hear Emile Pandolfi play, across the U.S. These vendors are unique to you know that you are hearing one of today’s

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Fritz Park, 306 E. Live Oak St. 512-759-4003; KERRVILLE: May 18-19 Shatter the Stigma River Road, near SH 290. 210-224-8774 or 325- facebook.com/downtownhutto 5K Walk/Run for Mental Health Annual 347-5970; nature.org/texas or masontxcoc.com fundraiser raises awareness about mental Spring events in HUTTO: May 11 Spring-A-Palooza MASON: May 4 Mason Volunteer Fire illness and helps “shatter the stigma” associ- the Piney Woods The event will feature more than 65 art and Department Barbecue This barbecue ben- craft vendors, home and garden demonstra- ated with it. Louise Hays Park, 202 Thomp- efits Mason’s local volunteer fire depart- of Longview, TX son. 830-896-2211; kerrvillevsc.org tions, live entertainment, a market, a foodie ment. Fort Mason Park Community Building. 5 section, and kids activities. Downtown Hutto, KERRVILLE: May 24-26 “Quilting Is Art” 325-347-5758; masontxcoc.com 100 East St. 512-759-4003; facebook.com/ Quilt Show Members of the Hill Country MASON: May 4 Seaquist Mansion Tour downtownhutto Quilt Guild display all forms of quilts. View Tour the historic three-story Victorian over 180 judged quilts and visit over 50 JOHNSON CITY: May 25 Johnson City Art mansion. Seaquist House, 400 Broad St. vendor booths selling wearable and fabric Walk All galleries are open for visitation and 325-347-4058; masontxcoc.com arts, sewing notions, jewelry, crafts, hand- enjoyment 4-8 p.m. Adult beverages and made items, and food. Hill Country Youth MASON: May 18 Mason County Habitat for snacks are served. Nugent Avenue and Main Event Center, 3785 SH 27. 813-908-3305; Humanity Spring Benefit The 17th annual Street. 830-868-7684; artjc.org hillcountryquiltguild.com event features food, Texas wines and craft KERRVILLE: May 3 Summer Concerts in beer, live music, and live and silent auctions KERRVILLE: May 24-26 Texas Masters of the Park Enjoy summers jams at this free (fine art, jewelry, and trips) benefiting Habitat Fine Art and Craft Enjoy the 16th annual event. Bring your lawn chairs. Louise Hays for Humanity. Various locations. 325-347- exhibition of some of the finest professional Park, 202 Thompson. 830-257-7300; 5758; masontxcoc.com artists and craftspeople in Texas. Y.O. Ranch kerrvilletx.gov Hotel & Conference Center, 2033 Sidney MEDINA: May 4 The Old Timers Trading KERRVILLE: May 4-June 29 American Post Meet local artisans on the first Saturday Longview Wine Festival Baker. 214-497-7179; texasmasters.com Plains Artists Signature Show See artwork of the month. The Old Timer, 14178 SH 16. KERRVILLE: May 25-26 Festival of the 1 April 27, 2019 from American Plains artists. Museum of 830-796-3045; banderacowboycapital.com Texas wine, music, and food Arts This is the sixth annual art festival with a Western Art, 1550 Bandera Highway. 830- two-day juried fine arts show and sale. MEDINA: May 16 Third Thursday Cowboy Pickers who play cowboy, Texas, or 896-2553; museumofwesternart.com Downtown Kerrville, Water and Earl Garrett Camp Western swing music are welcome to sit in. KERRVILLE: May 4 Extreme Dwarfana- streets. 830-895-7962; kvartfest.com Bandera Beverage Barn Pavilion, 14178 SH 16. tors Wrestling The world’s smallest wres- KERRVILLE: May 26 Memorial Memories 830-796-3045; banderacowboycapital.com tlers are competing for the title. Kerr County Eagle Pass Chamber of Commerce www.eaglepasstexas.com This annual Memorial Day tribute concert P.O.Box 1188 Eagle Pass, TX 78853-1188 | Call 1-888-355-3224 for info MaiFest Cele- Hill Country Youth Event Center, 3785 SH 27. features big band and patriotic music and NEW BRAUNFELS: May 1-31 Celebrate the German tradition of Rodeo & Crawfish Boil 682-400-2136; dwarfanators.com pays homage to each branch of the military. brations spring with special events and entertainment 2 April 12-13, 2019 KERRVILLE: May 4 Hill Country Swap Cailloux Theater, 910 Main St. 830-896- every weekend in May. Krause’s Cafe and Two events; one fun weekend Meet This shopping experience is a giant 9393; caillouxtheater.com Biergarten, 148 S. Castell Ave. 830-625- community garage sale, flea market, and KYLE: May 11 Market Days Enjoy local ven- 2807; krausescafe.com/events trade days all in one. Buy or sell new or used dors, live music, and fun under the shade of NEW BRAUNFELS: May 3 The Quebe antiques, collectibles, arts and crafts, knives, oak trees. City Square Park, 101 S. Burleson Sisters in Concert The American fiddle books, furniture, tools, clothing, kitchen and St. 512-262-3939 cityofkyle.com/recreation household items, and much more. Conces- Western swing group from Texas consists of sions are on-site and lots of free parking is KYLE: May 11 Squeeze Me on the Square: sisters Grace, Sophia, and Hulda Quebe. The Downtown Live available. Pets on a leash are welcome. Kerr Squeeze-Box Music Fest This unique event sisters have shared stages with American features Tejano, Czech, German, Zydeco, 3 Fridays in April & May County Hill Country Youth Event Center, 3785 music legends like Willie Nelson, George Free concerts with food trucks Polka, Conjunto, and Cajun music all promi- SH 27. 830-459-6198; kerrmarketdays.org Strait, Merle Haggard, Ricky Skaggs and Ken- nently featuring an accordion, or squeeze- tucky Thunder, Ray Price, Connie Smith, KERRVILLE: May 4 Kerr County Market box. City Square Park, 101 S. Burleson St. Marty Stuart, and The Gatlin Brothers. Braun- Days Shop at an indoor marketplace for ven- 512-262-3939; cityofkyle.com/recreation tex Performing Arts Theatre, 290 W. San dors of original handcrafted goods, artwork, LEANDER: May 18 Old Town Street Festi- Antonio St. 830-627-0808; brauntex.org and homegrown plants and produce. Pets val This event is one of Central Texas’ most on a leash are welcome. Kerr County Hill NEW BRAUNFELS: May 4 Rods at Riley’s popular events. On the third weekend of May, May the 4th Be With You Country Youth Event Center, 3785 SH 27. Car Show This is a classic car and hot rod the streets of Old Town Leander fill with local meet with live music. The event is free, and 4 May 4, 2019 830-895-7524; kerrmarketdays.org and national artisans offering handcrafted food is available all afternoon for purchase. Symphony goes Star Wars KERRVILLE: May 12 Wine Down with Yoga creations. Texas bands and artists bring the Classic cars, hot rods, and motorcycles Enjoy an afternoon of relaxation with half stage to life, and family-friendly activities welcome. Riley’s Tavern, 8894 FM 1102. hours of yoga paired with tastings of four delight both adults and children. Food ven- 512-392-3132; rileystavern.com pose-enhancing wines. Kerrville Hills Winery, dors provide both healthy and indulgent NEW BRAUNFELS: May 5 Wein and 3600 Fredericksburg Road. 830-895-4233; choices. Local and regional wineries and dis- Saengerfest Proceeds from the event ben- kerrvillehillswinery.com tilleries bring a special flair with a visit to the efit the New Braunfels Parks Foundation Dalton Days KERRVILLE: May 18-19 Hill Country Gun wine and beer tent. Old Town Leander. and the Downtown Assocation. Along with 5 April 6, 2019 and Knife Show Features a sale of guns, 512-259-1907; oldtownstreetfestival.com wine and craft beer tasting, this event offers Downtown wild west festival knives, coins, cutting boards, ammo, and MASON: May 2-5, 9-12, 16-19, 23-26, a host of entertainment and activities that more. Hill Country Veterans Center, VisitLongviewTexas.com 30-31 Eckert James River Bat Cave Thou- include continuous live music, a grape 411 Meadowview. 830-315-3101; sands of bats emerge from the cave at dusk. stomp, artisan market, food seminars, and [email protected] Eckert James River Bat Cave Preserve, James activities for the kids—culminating with

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TEC Spring 2019.indd 1 12/13/2018 4:47:49 PM MAY 2019> Hill Country a street dance. Main Plaza Downtown. and art. Historic Downtown Uvalde, North POST: May 10-12 Old Mill Trade Days PINEY WOODS 830-221-4057; weinandsaengerfest.com Getty Street. 830-278-4115; visituvalde.com Enjoy more than 120 vendors, food, and GLADEWATER: May 11 Apron Strings entertainment. Post Tex Mill, 318 S. Avenue F. NEW BRAUNFELS: May 10 Jimmy Webb in WIMBERLEY: May 4 Market Day More than Join the Antique District on Mother’s Day oldmilltradedays.com Concert Webb received his first gold record 450 outdoor booths are filled with art, furni- weekend as it looks at the history of the at age 18 and is the only artist to receive ture, collectibles, and treasures of all kinds. SAN ANGELO: Through Aug. 18 Richard apron from necessity to accessory, and Grammy Awards for music, lyrics, and Live music and food and drink make for a and Pam Salmon Sculpture Competition honors those who wore them. This is the 15th orchestration. He has written numerous plat- shopper’s delight. Lions Field, 601 FM 2325. The fifth biennial juried competition features annual event. Antique District, downtown inum-selling songs, including “By the Time I 512-847-2201; shopmarketdays.com 12 outdoor sculptures. Sunken Garden Park, shops. 903-845-5501 Get to Phoenix,” “Galveston,” “The Worst WIMBERLEY: April 12-May 5 “Proof” 704 S. David St. 325-653-3333; samfa.org HUNTSVILLE: May 4 Airing of the Quilts That Could Happen,” and “MacArthur Park.” The Wimberley Players present a riveting One of Texas’ oldest outdoor quilt shows and Brauntex Performing Arts Theatre, 290 W. SAN ANGELO: April 12-June 30 San Angelo drama about the fragile nature of genius. Features markets. Downtown Huntsville. 936-295- San Antonio St. 830-627-0808; brauntex.org Ceramic Invitational Exhibition Shows are Friday, Saturday, and Sunday. The contemporary ceramics. San Angelo 8322; tallpinesquiltguild.com NEW BRAUNFELS: May 23-25 Alex Meix- Wimberley Playhouse, 450 Old Kyle Road. Museum of Fine Arts, 1 Love St. 325-653- HUNTSVILLE: May 4 Cinco De Mayo ner in Concert Enjoy this high-energy 512-847-0575; wimberleyplayers.org 3333; samfa.org Festival Celebrate with live performances, polka party featuring classic German food and drink vendors, Latin cuisine, danc- tunes, sprinkled with Alex’s one-of-a-kind WIMBERLEY: May 5 Starlight Symphony SAN ANGELO: May 2, 9, 16, 23, 30 Art ing, arts and craft vendors, games, and take on Billboard hits. Krause’s Cafe and Orchestra Listen to a lively pops concert. Thursday Free art activities are provided for Wimberley First Baptist Church, 15951 family fun. Downtown Huntsville. 936-291- ort Biergarten, 148 S. Castell Ave. 830-625- children and their families. San Angelo P Winters Mill Parkway. 830-865-0956; 9726; huntsvilletexas.com isit Museum of Fine Arts, 1 Love St. 325-653- V 2807; krausescafe.com/events starlightsymphony.org 3333; samfa.org HUNTSVILLE: May 17-19 East Texas Folk NEW BRAUNFELS: May 25 Cody Johnson Festival Step back in time to the 1800s and and Friends in Concert Whitewater Amphi- WIMBERLEY: May 11 Wimberley Garden SAN ANGELO: May 10-12 “Newsies” Tour The 24th annual Wimberley Garden It’s New York City, 1899, and Jack Kelly and enjoy folklife demonstrations, children’s theater, 11860 FM 306. 830-964-3800; activities, cultural displays, arts and crafts, ticketfly.com/purchase/event/1794025 Club tour, “Nature’s Palette,” showcases his ragtag team of newsboys are making a aVaca guitar workshops, ethnic foods, living history L seven unique residential gardens. Local art- meager living selling newspapers on the city SAN MARCOS: May 4-5 Feria Del Mariachi theatre, dulcimer workshops, citizen sol- ists from the Wimberley Valley Art League streets. But when the prices of papers are Birding • Fishing • Kayaking • Hiking Latin Music Studies at Texas State University diers, live acoustic music, tale-spinners, demonstrate their creative processes, plus hiked and the newsies are hung out to dry, brings visitors to this annual mariachi music museum tours, performances, and costumed • History • Shopping show and sell their work. Learn how to build and there is nothing left to do but “open the festival featuring competitions, workshops, historical characters. Sam Houston Memorial a trough garden incorporating Texas native gates and seize the day.” Murphey Perfor- and concert performances. Patty Stickle Museum, 1402 19th St. 936-294-1832; For a free brochure or more information, call 361-552-2959 plants. Wimberley Valley Chamber of Harrison Theatre, 601 University Drive. mance Hall, 72 W. College Ave. 325-655- samhoustonmemorialmuseum.com Commerce and Visitor Center, 14100 RR 12. or visit us online at visitportlavaca.com. 512-245-2651 4136; sanangelopac.org 512-636-0974; wimberleygardenclub.org JEFFERSON: May 3-5 Battle for Jefferson SAN MARCOS: May 4-5 Heritage Home SAN ANGELO: May 17-19 “Snowrella” Civil War Re-enactment The largest Civil Tours Enjoy this multi-day event featuring See the magic that happens when two great War re-enactment in the state boasts three self-guided tours of some of San Marcos’ his- fairytales become one. Murphey Perfor- battles, a downtown street skirmish, parade, toric homes and culturally significant sites. PANHANDLE PLAINS mance Hall, 72 W. College Ave. 325-655- street dance, ladies’ tea, and vintage ven- This is the only weekend these homes are 4136; balletsanangelo.org/18-19-season dors. Cypress River Ranch and Downtown BIG SPRING: May 3-4 West Texas Taco Spring is in the air open for tours. The 2019 theme is “Rooms SAN ANGELO: May 18 Armed Forces Day Historic District, 1552 FM 2208. 903-733- Championship Big Spring’s biggest Cinco De with a View,” and homes feature stunning Salute the nation’s armed forces with special 1035; battleforjefferson.com Mayo weekend party. The entertainment views and landscape designs. Various loca- displays and living history activities. Fort lineup for May 3 is The Brittany Oviedo Band, KILGORE: May 3 Fridays After 5 at Texas State Parks tions. 512-393-5930; heritagesanmarcos.org Concho National Historic Landmark, 630 S. The Tejas Brothers, and country music This Kilgore highlight takes place the first Oakes St. 325-234-0316; fortconcho.com Friday of April, May, June, August, and Sep- STONEWALL: May 4-5 Lavender Festival legend Johnny Rodriguez; May 4 is Eddie tember. It is a free concert that takes place Great weather, fi elds of wildfl owers, Celebrate everything lavender at this 21st Austin, the Loco Motives, and Los Lonely SAN ANGELO: May 27 Memorial Day Exer- under the stars on the World’s Richest Acre— annual event, which also offers vendors, Boys. This is not a free event. Big Spring cises This program honors the nation’s mili- once the greatest concentration of oil wells longer days... The best of spring cooking demonstrations, live music, and Heart of the City Park, Third Street and tary who made the ultimate sacrifice. Fort in the world, producing more than 2.5 million more. Becker Vineyards, 464 Becker Farms Scurry. 432-263-8235; visitbigspring.com Concho National Historic Landmark, 630 S. barrels of oil. Bring a lawn chair or your is waiting for you at any one of the Road. 830-644-2681; beckervineyards.com Oakes St. 325-234-0316; fortconcho.com CANADIAN: May 11 Canadian River Music dancing shoes, and enjoy the festive atmo- Blackland Prairie Days more than 90 State Parks across TAYLOR: May 4 Festival This annual music festival provides SANTA ANNA: May 17-18 Funtier Days fea- sphere under the derricks. World’s Richest This event has food, arts and crafts, great Texas music in a hometown setting. turing the World Championship Bison Acre Park, 100 N. Commerce St. 903-988- children’s activities, and entertainment. the state. Past performers have included Turnpike Cookoff Held annually the third weekend in 4117; kilgoremainstreet.com/fridaysafter5 Downtown Taylor. 512-352-3463 May, the bison cookoff also offers vendor Troubadours, Josh Weathers, Grady Spencer, LUFKIN: May 4 Zoo Brew Stout or light? TAYLOR: May 27 Memorial Day Ceremony and Mark Chesnutt. Food vendors are avail- booths, food booths, children’s activities, Dark or pale? Take your pick or try them all at The ceremony honors fallen veterans and able, and guests are welcome to bring lawn rides, and entertainment of all kinds. This is the Zoo Brew. For adults in the community, features retired military members speak- chairs. Jones Pavilion, 1101 N. Sixth St. 806- also your opportunity to try the world’s best Zoo Brew is a beer tasting fundraiser for ing and singing. Murphy Park, 1660 Veter- 323-6234; canadianrivermusicfestival.com barbecued bison. Santa Anna Civic Center Lufkin’s beautiful Ellen Trout Zoo. Enjoy a large ans Drive. 512-352-3463 and Gary James Memorial Park, 303 S. Hous- JACKSBORO: May 18 Main Street Classic selection of beers and tasty foods from local ton St. 432-889-8359; santaannatex.org UVALDE: May 3-4 Cactus Jack Pro Bull Car Show and Festival This event features restaurants. Ellen Trout Zoo, 402 Zoo Circle. To fi nd the perfect park Riding This is a professional bull riding event. classic cars from all over the state, kids SWEETWATER: May 4 Applause Series: 936-633-0394; friendsofellentroutzoo.com Uvalde County Fairplex, 215 Veterans Lane. or make a reservation, visit activities, vendor booths for shopping, and Musica Latina The Guadalupe Dance Center LUFKIN: May 18 Jam and Toast 830-591-9040; cactusjackbullriding.com live entertainment. Historic Downtown of San Antonio performs this ballet folklorico. This play-on-words event features “jam” www.texasstateparks.org UVALDE: May 10 Four Square Friday Event Jacksboro, North Main Street. 940-567- Sweetwater Municipal Auditorium, 400 being the music and the “toast” being Cham- offers late-night shopping, food, live music, 2602; jacksborochamber.com Locust. 325-235-1418; sweetwatertexas.org pagne and wine. The Brick Street Blues Band

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performs, and attendees can enjoy dishes Circle Park, 4970 Addison Circle Drive. CLEBURNE: May 17-31 “Memphis the Musi- legacy. The Sixth Floor Museum at Dealey served family-style at one long table that 972-450-2800; tasteaddisontexas.com cal” Shows are Thursday, Friday, and Satur- Plaza, 411 Elm St. 214-747-6660; jfk.org runs the length of First Street. Local chefs ARLINGTON: May 3-26 “They’re Playing day at 7:30 p.m., plus a Saturday matinee. cater a brunch that includes fried chicken DALLAS: Through June 2 “Fortuny: Friends Our Song” A funny, romantic show about an Plaza Theatre Company, 305 S. Anglin St. and Followers” Centered on one of Mariano and waffles, and ticketed guests can enjoy established composer and his relationship 817-202-0600; plaza-theatre.com Fortuny y Marsal’s (1838–74) most well- bellinis in the Open Alamo Area next to The with an aspiring young female lyricist. Pro- known paintings, “The Choice of a Model” Pines Theater. This event is held in conjunc- CLIFTON: May 18 Bosque Tour de Norway fessionally, their relationship works beauti- The eighth annual bike rally has (1868-74), this exhibition showcases the tion with Main Street Market Days where Bike Rally fully, but ultimately leads to conflict on the four routes of 20, 40, 60, and 80 miles to friends, family, and followers of the artist who vendors line the street selling everything home front. Of course, there’s a happy choose from. Each allows bikers to enjoy the engaged with the popular Spanish painter’s from food to soap to clothes, and downtown ending. Theatre Arlington, 305 W. Main St. beauty at the top of the Hill Country and ride work, many of whom are represented in the merchants are open. Downtown Lufkin, 113 S. 817-275-7661; theatrearlington.org through the historical Norse community. Meadows’ rich permanent collection. Mead- First St. 936-633-0359; visitlufkin.com BONHAM: May 4 Heritage Day Festival Cyclists ride on a combination of paved state ows Museum, 5900 Bishop Blvd. 214-768- MINEOLA: May 6, 13, 20, 27 Square Danc- Visit the largest annual celebration of one of highways and county roads. Since this is the top 2516; meadowsmuseumdallas.org ing Join in on square dancing every Monday the oldest towns in Texas. The 13th Bonham of the Hill Country, there are rolling hills with a DALLAS: April 12-May 5 “So Go the Ghosts night with national caller Tim Tyl. American Heritage Day Festival is a free, family event few good leg-burning climbs followed by fast of Mexico” Part Three This play is the cen- Legion Hall, 2015 US 80 E. 903-312-3713; with re-enactments of the Wild West, a car descents. Clifton High School, 1101 N. Avenue Q. terpiece production of the Whither Goest mineolarailers.com and truck show, a tractor pull, many vendors, 254-675-3720; tourdenorway.com Thou America Festival. It’s the final install- MINEOLA: May 24-26 Mainstream and a lot more local entertainment during COLUMBUS: May 17-18 Magnolia Days ment in this three-play cycle exploring the Extravaganza Enjoy a weekend of square the day. Downtown Bonham, Main Street. Festival Step back in time with the Tour of U.S./Mexico drug wars. A young Mexican dancing with national callers Tim Tyl and 903-583-9830; visitbonham.com Homes highlighting some of Columbus’ most couple gets caught up in the web of the drug trade between the two countries, changing Jerry Junck. American Legion Hall, 2015 US BONHAM: May 11 Red River Art, Wine, and historic homes. Enjoy the Family Fun Zone for their lives forever. But is their ordeal what it 80 E. 903-312-3713; mineolarailers.com Music Fest This festival is a family event with all ages, Biergarten and Wine Garden, Food seems or a mirage of misinformation created music, art vendors, wine tasting, a silent auc- Village, a plethora of vendors and shopping, PALESTINE: May 26 Memorial Day Brunch by unseen forces? Somewhere between truth tion, kids art projects, and adult art classes. and live music. Downtown Columbus, 400 Train As Americans everywhere take time to and illusion, a mother from Mexico searches Come See Creative Arts Center, 200 W. Fifth St. 903- Spring St. 979-732-8385; magnoliadays.org remember military members on Memorial for her missing daughter. The third part of 640-2196; creativeartscenterbonham.com What’s Up Day, Texas State Railroad offers the tradition CORSICANA: May 25 Open Studios Matthew Paul Olmos’ daring and poetic tril- of a Sunday afternoon barbecue lunch aboard BRYAN: May 3 First Friday Shops and Experience the works and installations by the ogy explores the human struggle of the drug a train. Texas State Railroad, 789 Park Road restaurants stay open late, and the Palace current artists and writers at 100 West Corsi- wars and the shadowy forces that create the Day or night, 70. 855-632-7729; texasstaterailroad.net Theater hosts live music starting at 8 p.m. cana, an international studio residency pro- market shaping the world on both sides of Downtown Bryan, 110 S. Main St. 979-822- gram hosted within an 1890s decommis- TEXARKANA: May 1-31 Imagine the Possi- the border. Undermain Theatre, 3200 Main make the iconic 4920; downtownbryan.com/first-friday sioned Odd Fellows lodge in downtown St. 214-747-5515; undermain.org bilities Tour To celebrate Historic Preserva- Corsicana. 100 West Corsicana, 100 W. Third Reunion Tower tion Month, Main Street Texarkana hosts this BRYAN: May 16 Third Thursday Art Step DECATUR: May 4 Cruise Nights on the Ave. 480-677-0928; 100westcorsicana.com your tour where vacant downtown buildings are Downtown merchants host artist receptions, Courthouse Square Enjoy a classic car show put on display. It encourages the public to gallery openings, and open art studios show- CORSICANA: May 11 AirSho The “Best Little around the Wise County Courthouse with first stop to imagine what they can do with the casing downtown’s art and culture. Down- AirSho in Texas” celebrates its 21st year with stores and restaurants open late for visitors. available space. Downtown Texarkana. town Bryan, 108 N. Bryan Ave. 979-822- WWII flying warbirds, aerobatic acts, preci- Historic Downtown, 101 N. Trinity St. 940- explore fun 903-792-7191; mainstreettexarkana.org 4920; facebook.com/downtownbryanartstep sion flying teams, sky divers, and pyrotech- 399-9558; decaturmainstreet.com nics. Veterans and military personnel and things to see BRYAN: May 18 Margarita Mile The inaugu- DECATUR: May 4 Eighter from Decatur TYLER: May 4 Red Dirt Barbecue Festival their families get in free. Hosted by the ral fun run includes margaritas, tacos, and Food Truck Challenge Food trucks compete and do in This music and barbecue festival, presented Coyote Squadron Unit of the Commemorative queso along with a run through historic for various awards, and a kids’ zone and by Tyler Ford, has for five years proven to be Air Force. Corsicana Municipal Airport, C. Dallas. downtown. Downtown Bryan, 110 S. Main St. music keep visitors entertained. Decatur a dynamic, unique food and music experi- David Campbell Field, 9000 Navarro Road. ence. Downtown Tyler, 100 N. Broadway Ave. 979-822-4920; downtownbryan.com/events Chamber, 306 W. Main St. 940-627-3107; 903-467-7170; coyotesquadron.org eighterfoodtruckchallenge.com 903-581-0606; reddirtbbqfest.com CAMERON: May 10-11 Cameron Funfest CORSICANA: May 11 Mimosas at the and Barbecue Shootout This year, the event DENTON: Through May 4 “Materials: Hard TYLER: May 11 Hit the Bricks: Second Sat- Market Enjoy a sip, shop, and stroll event includes a barbecue competition, a kids’ and Soft” International Contemporary urday Downtown businesses and attractions each month on the second Saturday, when zone, a Beer and Brat Trot 5K, kid fish, arts Craft Competition and Exhibition Recog- (around the square and off the square) will hospitable shop owners pour unique Enjoy $2 off adult and crafts, horseshoe and washer tourna- nized as one of the premier craft exhibitions be bursting with activities the second Satur- mimosas while you enjoy the historic general admission ments, and live music at the Party in the Park in the country, this event began in 1987 and day of every month. Tyler Downtown Square. downtown shopping vibe in the birthplace GeO-Deck tickets Saturday night. Wilson-Ledbetter Park, 240 was originally initiated by area artist Georgia 903-592-1661; visittyler.com/secondsaturday of Texas oil. Various locations. 903-654- until 12/24/19. FM 1600. 254-697-4979; cameron-tx.com Leach Gough. Now in its 32nd year, the exhi- PrPresent this code 4850; facebook.com/corsicanamainstreet bition opens to international artists as it cele- CLEBURNE: April 19-May 11 “Dear Ruth” at the ticket DALLAS: Through Aug. 4 “55 Years” brates the evolving field of contemporary Shows are Thursday, Friday, and Saturday at counter to In remembrance of the 55th anniversary of craft and the remarkable creativity and inno- PRAIRIES AND LAKES 7:30 p.m., plus a Saturday matinee. Plaza redeem: the death of President John F. Kennedy, The vation of artists who push the boundaries of Theatre Company, 305 S. Anglin St. 817-202- TXEVENTS ADDISON: May 31-June 2 Taste Addison Sixth Floor Museum at Dealey Plaza presents their chosen media. Meadows Gallery, 0600; plaza-theatre.com Known for having 180-plus restaurants in this new temporary exhibit. Featuring a Patterson-Appleton Arts Center, 400 E. less than 5 miles, Addison can satisfy any Hickory St. 940-382-2787; dentonarts.com REUNIONTOWER.COM CLEBURNE: May 4 Cinco de Mayo Cele- broad representation of popular magazine craving. Taste Addison is a historic event for bration Celebrate with vendors, food, mari- covers from the last five decades, this capti- DENTON: April 18-June 27 Twilight Tunes the town and is the best backyard party to achi, ballet folklorico, dancing horses, and vating visual timeline of President Kennedy’s Concert Series Local musicians perform an kick back and taste local eateries while lis- live entertainment. Hulen Park, 201 W. West- image reflects his lasting imprint on the nation’s eclectic assortment of music every Thursday tening to great headlining bands. Addison hill Drive. 817-645-0949; visitcleburne.com consciousness and pays tribute to his life and evening on the lawn. Attendees are encour- 74 Texas Highways Events Calendar | SPRING 2019 SPRING 2019 | Texas Highways Events Calendar 75 MAY 2019> Prairies & Lakes aged to pick up a meal-to-go from down- ENNIS: May 24-26 National Polka sion for 30 years, and she is looking forward prairie chickens. After the tour, head to the food, music, and vendors. Downtown, town eateries, bring a blanket or chairs, and Festival Celebrate Czech heritage in a small- to sharing it. Bring a sack lunch or buy lunch Foothills Safari Camp to enjoy a multi- 300 Clay St. 940-825-3526; nocona.org enjoy an evening of great live music as the sun town atmosphere. Held annually on Memo- in the Overlook Café. The workshop lasts for course dinner, dessert, and complimentary PLANO: May 4 North Texas—Head for the sets over downtown. Downtown Denton Court- rial Day weekend, the festival offers an two hours, but an optional two-hour guided glass of wine in the glass-walled pavilion house on the Square Lawn, 110 W. Hickory St. abundance of activities, including shopping, tour of the park can be added. As opposed to Cure 5K Run/Walk Whether you’re a casual that overlooks a scenic watering hole in the walker, a competitive runner, or simply want 940-349-8529; dentonmainstreet.org dancing, and dining. Historic downtown the home-school event on this topic, this main pasture. The tour, which has a limit of to support brain cancer research and pro- Ennis, 204 W. Knox St. 972-878-4748; workshop is geared toward adults. Meet at 12 guests, is for adults only. Call for reser- DENTON: May 3 Guided Tour of the North grams through our variety of events, a Head nationalpolkafestival.com the EcoCenter. Fossil Rim Wildlife Center, vations. Fossil Rim Wildlife Center, 1789 CR Texas Horse Country Wind through the for the Cure event is something you don’t want FAIRFIELD: May 5 Queen of the Trinity 1789 CR 2009. 254-897-2960; fossilrim.org 2009. 254-897-2960; fossilrim.org beautiful North Texas Horse Country aboard to miss. Race begins at 8 a.m. with a Kid’s fun Star Pilgrimage The 49th annual pilgrimage GLEN ROSE: May 4, 18 Photo Tour a luxury motorcoach while a fun and knowl- GONZALES: May 24-June 1 Texas Jr. High run beginning at 9:15 a.m. Amphitheater at Oak takes visitors on a stroll back into history This tour lets the photographer catch the edgeable guide narrates the facts and back Rodeo Finals This is the rodeo finals for Point Park, 2801 E. Spring Creek Parkway. with a southern-style “dinner on the dusk light, which is the best light possible for story of the area. The tour includes a chuck- the Texas Junior High Rodeo Association. grounds” at the historic Moody-Bradley afternoon photos. The tours go through 816-218-6871; visitplano.com wagon lunch and visits to two premier horse JB Wells Arena and Expo Center, 2301 CR 197. House. Southern hospitality is in full display Fossil Rim’s 1,800 acres of pastures. There PLANO: May 4 Asiafest Numerous cultural ranches for an up close and personal look at 830-672-2861; tjhra.net the equine industry. Meet motorcoach in as hostesses serve guests in stunning ante- are 50-plus species of animals at Fossil Rim. demonstrations, performances, and ven- GRAND PRAIRIE: April 18-July 21 Live Daybreak parking lot, 401 N. Elm St. bellum dresses. Enjoy lunch from the Deep Some of the animals that may be photo- dors showcase the rich cultures of Asia: Thoroughbred Racing Catch the excitement 940-382-7895; horsecountrytours.com South, live entertainment, auction, children’s graphed include white rhinos, blackbuck, Japan and Korea in the north; China, games, and prizes. Visitors can also enjoy a European red deer, gemsbok, zebras, addax, of world-class thoroughbred horse racing. Taiwan, and the Philippines to the east; DENTON: May 4 Denton’s Cinco de Mayo tour of the Greek Revival home built in 1860 waterbuck, giraffes, sable, axis deer, and Lone Star Park, 1000 Lone Star Parkway. Vietnam and Malaysia in the south; and Hispanic festival celebrates diversity in the by Col. W. L. Moody for his bride, Pherabe dama gazelle, just to name a few. Reserva- 972-263-7223; lonestarpark.com Bangladesh, India, and Nepal in the south- Denton community and is kicked-off with a Elizabeth Bradley. The Moody-Bradley tions are required. Fossil Rim Wildlife Center, GRAND PRAIRIE: May 3 Bill and Gloria east. Haggard Park, 901 E. 15th St. 972- parade beginning at 10 a.m. Activities include House, 318 Moody St. 903-879-4545 1789 CR 2009. 254-897-2960; fossilrim.org Gaither present Texas Homecoming Spec- 379-9351; asianamericanheritage.org live entertainment, various food and bever- FAYETTEVILLE: May 4-5 ArtWalk Festival Mother’s Day Sunset tacular The concert features the Gaither Vocal age vendors, arts and crafts, and childrens’ GLEN ROSE: May 11 ROANOKE: May 4 Roanoke Roundup A free, outdoor juried fine arts festival in a Safari Dinner and Tour Show mom how Band and more favorite homecoming artists. activities. Quakertown Park, 321 E. McKinney An all-day steak cookoff where chefs com- friendly small-town setting. Includes music much she means to you by spending the The Theatre at Grand Prairie, 1001 Performance St. 940-349-8272; dentoncinco.org pete for big cash and even bigger bragging and food as well as quality art. Historic Fay- evening at Fossil Rim. The event starts at the Parkway. 972-854-5050; theatregp.com rights. This is a family-fun-filled day of food, ELGIN: May 9 Sip, Shop, and Stroll etteville Square, 112 N. Washington St. 979- Foothills Safari Camp inside the glass-walled GRAND PRAIRIE: May 4-5 Cinco de Mayo vendors, live music, kids’ activities, and a Sip a little wine and shop as you stroll 378-2113; artsforruraltexas.org/artwalk.html pavilion overlooking a scenic watering hole in Celebration Celebrate with live music, food, classic car show in the Unique Dining Capital through the stores in historic downtown FORT WORTH: May 18-19 AIA Fort Worth our main pasture. Mom enjoys a three- and shopping. Traders Village, 2602 Mayfield of Texas. Historic Oak Street, 200 Lamar St. Elgin. Find diverse merchandise, eclectic course dinner including beverages. Dinner Homes Tour An annual showcase of resi- Road. 972-647-2331; tradersvillage.com 817-491-2411; roanokeroundup.com decor, artwork by local artists, wine and beer dential architecture designed by local archi- also includes a complimentary glass of wine. GRAND PRAIRIE: May 16 Texas AirHogs SALADO: May 24 Fourth Friday tastings, samples, refreshments, and live tects showcases a variety of home styles After dinner, mom and her guests experience Opening Day The Texas AirHogs take on the On the fourth Friday of the month, experi- music in many of the venues. Historic Down- and sizes, and features a mix of projects, a sunset guided tour of Fossil Rim with Winnepeg Goldeyes for the start of baseball ence downtown Salado’s Sip ’n Shop with town Elgin. elgintx.com including new homes and renovations. AIA nobody else in the park. A special gift is included. Adults only. Maximum of 12 guests. season. Texas AirHogs, 1600 Lone Star Park- more than 25 boutiques, art galleries, winer- ELGIN: May 18-19 Elgin Art Studio Tour Fort Worth, 5049 Edwards Ranch, Clearfork. Call for reservations. Fossil Rim Wildlife way. 972-521-6730; airhogsbaseball.com ies, and more. Complimentary drinks and Guests can meet local artists in their studios 817-334-0155; aiafw.org/homestour Center, 1789 CR 2009. 254-897-2960; IRVING: May 11 Daniel Del Pino, Piano Con- snacks will be available at some locations. and learn more about their art, techniques, FORT WORTH: May 20-26 Charles fossilrim.org cert Join the Las Colinas Symphony Orches- Historic Downtown Salado, Main Street. 254- and inspiration. Studios and downtown busi- Schwab Invitational Golf Tournment tra for a season finale featuring pianist Daniel 947-0888; facebook.com/salado4thfriday nesses featuring local artists are open for The longest-running PGA Tour event still GLEN ROSE: May 12 Mother’s Day Brunch two days in downtown Elgin and the sur- played at its original site has a new title Treat mom to a very special Mother’s Day Del Pino performing Grieg Piano Concerto in SALADO: May 25 Que on Main Barbecue rounding area. Find unique and diverse gifts sponsor, one already deeply involved in golf. with brunch in the glass-walled pavilion at A Minor, conducted by Maestro Robert Carter Cookoff Enjoy Texas-style barbecue on for yourself, family, and friends. The studio Colonial Country Club, 3735 Country Club the Foothills Safari Camp, which overlooks a Austin. Irving Arts Center—Carpenter Hall, Main Street in Salado at the second annual tour is free and fun for the whole family. Circle. 817-972-4200; colonialfw.com scenic watering hole in the main pasture. She 3333 N. MacArthur Blvd. 972-252-4800; cookoff. Teams from across Texas compete Various locations, Downtown Elgin and can enjoy a buffet meal and a compli- lascolinassymphony.org for prizes. Come sample their brisket, FRISCO: May 4-5 Off the Rails Country surrounding areas. elgintx.com mentary glass of Champagne or a mimosa. chicken, sausage, and more. Various loca- Music Fest See some of country music’s hot- MADISONVILLE: May 17-18 MSCA Barbe- Each person who makes this event reserva- tions, Main and Royal streets. 254-394-4100; ENNIS: April 26-27, May 3-5, 10-11 test artists on stage in Frisco. Headliners cue Cookoff The barbecue cookoff is an tion receives one complimentary vehicle saladotxrotary.org “A Little Princess” By John Vreeke and Fran- include Jake Owen, Luke Combs, Sam Hunt, annual event. Cattlemen’s Pavilion, 800 N. pass so mom and her guests can enjoy May St. 936-349-0500; sidewalkcattle ces Hodgson Burnett, “A Little Princess” is and Luke Bryan. Toyota Stadium, 9200 World seeing the animals on the Gosdin Scenic SHERMAN: May 4 Cinco on the Square mens.com/schedule.htm the story of an orphan who endures loss and Cup Way. visitfrisco.com Drive. Maximum of 30 people. Call for reser- Come celebrate Cinco de Mayo on Sherman’s Grayson County Courthouse Square. There is rejection but becomes an inspiration for girls FRISCO: May 11 StrEATS Gourmet Food vations. Fossil Rim Wildlife Center, 1789 CR MCKINNEY: May 11 Second Saturday on and boys everywhere. Theatre Rocks!, 505 NW Truck and Music Festival Chow down on 2009. 254-897-2960; fossilrim.org the Square Every second Saturday of the delicious food and live music. Grayson Main St. 972-878-5126; theatrerocks.com month, historic Downtown McKinney comes County Courthouse Square, 100 W. Houston some of the best food truck food in North Animal Care Special- GLEN ROSE: May 25 alive with on-the-street entertainment, late- St. 903-892-7230; shermantx.org ENNIS: May 17-June 2 “The Premature Texas, shop local at some of the most unique ist Tour and Dinner Ride along with Fossil night shopping, dining, and something for Corpse” State’s witness Evan Jorris is under boutiques, and enjoy music from local bands Rim’s expert animal care specialist on this SHINER: May 27 Memorial Day Ceremony everyone to enjoy. There is a different fun government protection after testifying against during the eighth annual event. The Rail Dis- behind-the-scenes tour. The excursion Celebrate Memorial Day with this special cer- theme every month. Historic Downtown the mob. His wife, Francine, along with her trict. visitfrisco.com takes guests through Fossil Rim where emony featuring a speaker and wreath pre- McKinney, 111 N. Tennessee St. 972-547-2660; lover, lawyer Larry Craig, scheme to do away GLEN ROSE: May 4 Nature Journaling they have a chance to view the exotic ani- sentations by community organizations. secondsaturdaymckinney.com with her husband. They are confident that Workshop Join naturalist Tessa Chenoa mals in their free-roaming environment. A flag posting and flag holding ceremony is Evan’s protector, federal agent Bert Marshak, Ownbey and discover four ways to do nature Go into the Intensive Management Area NOCONA: May 3-5 Cruisin’ Nocona and done by Boy Scouts Troop No. 231 and recog- will logically assume that the mob did the journaling. Nature journaling is a unique way (IMA) and visit the maned wolves, Mexican Vicari Classic Car Auction Experience three nizes all veterans present. Veterans War deed. Ennis Public Theatre, 113 N. Dallas St. to appreciate and learn about the world of gray wolves, cheetahs, red wolves, black days of fun in the Classic Car Capital of Texas. Memorial at Green Dickson Park, 2086 CR 972-878-7529; ennispublictheatre.com nature. It has been Tessa’s hobby and pas- rhinos, black-footed cats, and Attwater’s Cruise through country scenery and enjoy 351. 361-594-4180; shinertx.com 76 Texas Highways Events Calendar | SPRING 2019 SPRING 2019 | Texas Highways Events Calendar 77 MAY 2019> Prairies & Lakes

STEPHENVILLE: May 31-June 1 Moo-La WEIMAR: May 10-11 Gedenke This annual Fest This hot air balloon festival features local festival stems from German heritage dairy activities, tethered and balloon rides, and is a great way to meet up with old friends music, a carnival midway, a Kids Zone, food and make new ones. The festival has family trucks and vendors, live musical entertain- fun, music, games, good food, and great TRAVEL ment, beer and wine pairings with different bands. Weimar City Park, Market and Center cheeses, and balloon glows. The event streets. 979-725-9511; weimartx.org honors the community’s rich dairy heritage. WYLIE: May 5 Wylie 500 Pedal Car Races INFORMATION Stephenville City Park, 378 W. Long. Children ages 2-5 race 500 inches down 254-552-1222; visitstephenville.com Ballard Avenue in pedal cars provided by TEMPLE: May 3 First Friday On the first local merchants. Kids race in heats of six, RESOURCES Friday of every month, Historic Downtown and trophies are awarded in two age brack- Temple transforms into a giant party. Enjoy ets. Proceeds benefit area Special Olympics. street music and performances, drinks, Historic Downtown Wylie, 112 N. Ballard Ave. food, and after-hours shopping. Downtown 972-516-6016; wylietexas.gov Travelers may receive highway condition information from TxDOT by visiting drivetexas.org Temple, Main Street. 254-298-5378; or by calling 800-452-9292 for 24-hour automated highway condition information. discoverdowntowntemple.com Travelers also may call daily, from 8 a.m.–6 p.m. Central time, to speak to a professional travel TEMPLE: May 4 Family Day–Age of Inven- SOUTH TEXAS PLAINS counselor for travel information and trip-planning assistance. txdot.gov tion Explore the Age of Invention—“Star GOLIAD: May 11 Goliad Market Days Wars” style, and see the exciting ways things Held the second Saturday of each month, TEXAS TRAVEL INFORMATION have changed with arts and crafts and fun this is an open-air outdoor market with CENTERS (noted on map) are displays. Temple Railroad & Heritage vendors placed around the beautiful court- open 8 a.m.–5 p.m. daily, and Museum, 315 W. Avenue B. 254-298-5175; house square in downtown Goliad. The from 8 a.m.–6 p.m. Memorial templerrhm.org vendors’ attendance and variety changes Day weekend through Labor TEMPLE: May 11 National Train Day each month, but typically there are 100 or Day. The Capitol Visitor Center The Railroad and Heritage Museum, Centra- more vendors in attendance. Downtown hours are 9 a.m.–5 p.m. Monday Mod, and Amtrak host a day of train festivi- Goliad, 231 S. Market St. 361-645-3563; through Saturday, noon–5 p.m. ties. Event includes train cars open for explo- goliadtx.net Sunday, year-round. All centers are closed on New Year’s Day, ration, crafts in the depot, railroad information GOLIAD: May 4-5 Cinco de Mayo Celebra- Easter, Thanksgiving,­ Christmas­ booths and giveaways, an Amtrak drawing, a tion Join along and celebrate the victory of toy train fun zone, a kids dress up area, handcar Gen. Zaragoza over French forces at the Eve, and Christmas Day. rides, and motorcar rides. Temple Railroad & Battle of Puebla in 1862. Visit with living his- AMARILLO: 9700 I-40 East. Heritage Museum, 315 W. Avenue B. 254-298- torians and re-enactors dressed and 806-335-1441. 5175; templerrhm.org equipped as men under the command of ANTHONY: 8799 S. Desert Blvd. WACO: Through May 12 “Very Eric Carle: A Gen. Zaragoza and those of the French Army 915-886-3468. Very Hungry, Quiet, Lonely, Clumsy, Busy and learn more about the reason behind AUSTIN: In the old General Land Exhibit” Step into the pages of Eric Carle’s Cinco de Mayo celebrations. Dress for the Office Building. 11th and Brazos colorful picture books. The exhibit features weather as this event takes place outdoors. streets. 512-463-8586. Presidio La Bahía, 217 US 183. 361-645-3752 play-and-learn activities inspired by five of DENISON: 6801 US 69/75. Eric Carle’s classic books: “The Very Hungry SAN ANTONIO: May 12 Camerata San 903-463-2860. Caterpillar,” “The Very Quiet Cricket,” “The Antonio Concert Enjoy a chamber music GAINESVILLE: 4901 I-35 North. Very Lonely Firefly,” “The Very Clumsy Click concert inspired by the strength of the 940-665-2301. Beetle,” and “The Very Busy Spider.” May- human spirit in the face of the depths of LANGTRY: In the Judge Roy Bean born Museum Complex at Baylor University, human cruelty, featuring violinist Anastasia Visitor Center. US 90 West/SH Loop 1300 S. University Parks Drive. 254-710-1110; Parker, violist Emily Freudigman, cellist Ken 25 at Torres Avenue. 432-291-3340. baylor.edu/mayborn Freudigman, and pianist Viktor Valkov. Uni- LAREDO: 15551 I-35 North. versity of the Incarnate Word, 4301 Broad- 956-417-4728. WAXAHACHIE: April 6-7, 13-14, 20-21, way. 210-492-9519; cameratasa.org ORANGE: 1708 I-10 East. 27-28; May 4-5, 11-12, 18-19, 25-27 409-883-9416. Scarborough Renaissance Festival SAN ANTONIO: May 15-19 Tejano Conjunto 1200 I-30 West. This festival set back in the time of King Festival The 38th annual festival is the first TEXARKANA: 903-794-2114. Henry VII offers arts, crafts, vendors, food, and longest-running conjunto festival in the BOOKMARK 2021 W. Harrison in and entertainment. 2511 FM 66, Exit 399 A country. The festival continues the cultural THESE VALLEY: tradition of this uniquely South Texas musical Harlingen. 956-428-4477. on I-35E. 972-938-3247; srfestival.com genre by featuring more than 30 of the best, traveltexas.com WASKOM: 1255 N. I-20 East. WAXAHACHIE: May 3-4 Waxahachie most-popular, and emerging bands from texashighways.com 903-687-2547. Cinco De Mayo Festival The event features across the state, country, and world. An art tpwd.texas.gov WICHITA FALLS: 900 Central entertainers, live music, mariachis, folklorico contest, call for literature, seniors dance, and Freeway. 940-723-7931. dancers, food vendors, and arts and crafts. a special Hall of Fame inauguration round out thc.texas.gov Downtown Waxahachie, 100 W. Main St. the popular festival. 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