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Zertz Featured on Towne and Reese Blog

August 28, 2013/by Jeff

Zertz, 108 East Main, was featured on Towne and Reese’s blog. If the interview doesn’t make you want to shop there, nothing will.

Doss VFD Fish Fry – August 31

August 24, 2013/by Jeff

30th Annual Event! Fish fry, prize drawing and live music by Dutch Treat. The menu includes fried catfish, potato salad, cole slaw, pinto beans, trimmings, desserts and drinks. At the Doss Community Center located at the intersection of Ranch Roads 648 and 783 in Doss, Texas. Serving begins at 4:30 pm. Meal is by donation […]

Roots Music Concert Series: “Bourbon Street” – August 17

August 15, 2013/by Jeff

Pioneer Museum‘s Roots Music Series continues this week with “Bourbon Street Night” featuring Zydeco Blanco, Charles Thibodeaux and the Austin Cajun Aces and Hamilton Loomis. Gates open at 5 PM. Concert 6:30 to 10:30 PM. $12 per person. Kids under 18 are free. Optional themed meal/drinks available. Bring your chairs!

100 Year Anniversary Celebration at Old Tunnel – August 17

August 11, 2013/by Jeff

Join the Texas Parks and Wildife Department for an afternoon of activities to commemorate the 100 year anniversary of the first train going through Old Tunnel, 10619 old San Antonio Road. Activities will include kid crafts, a storybook trail for kids, historical railroad information booth and face painting. They will also have interpreters from Lyndon […]

“Dance Fest For West” to Raise Funds For West, Texas at Pat’s Hall – August 10

August 6, 2013/by Jeff

Historic Pat’s Hall and a number of musicians have joined together for “Dance Fest for West”, an all-day fundraising event benefiting the community of West, Texas on Saturday, August 10, from 1:00 p.m. until midnight. “Dance Fest for West” aims to help the citizens of West, Texas “get back on their feet” and all event […]

Family Fun Day at the National Museum of the Pacific War – August 3

July 30, 2013/by Jeff

Families looking to spend some quality time together out of the house and out of the heat are invited to participate in a free Family Fun Day at the National Museum of the Pacific War on Saturday. There are plenty of activities planned for children to work on with their parents and all activities will […]

Honor Flight Austin Benefit for Gillespie County WWII Veterans – August 1

July 27, 2013/by Jeff

“One More Tour with Honor”. Taking WWII Veterans living in and around the Austin area to Washington, DC to visit the WWII Memorial that was built in their honor 65 years after the war was over. Live music fundraiser at Hondo’s on Main, 312 West Main. Featuring music by Sol Patch, Sons of Slim, Clay McClinton, […]

Jody Nix and the Texas Cowboys at Pat’s Hall – June 27

July 23, 2013/by Jeff

Jody Nix and his band are looking forward to playing once again at Pat’s Hall. Jody really, really wants to play in the pavilion (he asked us to book him in July so his chances would be better). He’s heard about playing there from Johnny Bush, Darrell McCall, and the many other bands that have […]

Hill Country Auto Swap Meet – July 26-28

July 22, 2013/by Jeff

The Fredericksburg Vintage Car Club is sponsoring the 36th Annual Antique Auto Swap meet at Lady Bird Johnson Park on Highway 16 South, from dawn to dusk. Enjoy car displays, concessions and flea market booths. No admission for the Swap Meet. Please call (830) 998-4058 for more information.

Roots Music Series “Blues Night” – July 27