Christmas Tree Forest Preview Celebration - 12/1

Kicking off this year's Christmas in Fredericksburg is the free Christmas Tree Forest Preview Celebration is this Thursday, December 1, from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. at the Adelsverein Halle at Marktplatz. Holiday refreshments and entertainment will be available. Vote on your favorite Christmas tree or bid on a tree --- all trees will be up for auction this year. A great way to decorate the office without all the work and benefit local charities as well! The evening is sponsored by H-E-B Food Stores and American Bank of Texas, NA.

Christmas Miniature Show at Whistle Pik Galleries - 11/30 - 12/16

Whistle Pik Galleries in Fredericksburg, Texas, is featuring their annual Christmas Miniature Show.

Texas Hill Country Regional Christmas Lighted Trail - 11/29-1/2

The holiday season is a fabulous time to visit Fredericksburg, located in the heart of the Texas Hill Country, with events and decorations flavored by our German and frontier heritage. Once again, historic Main Street will be ablaze with thousands of white lights each evening and Marktplatz is transformed into a lighted winter wonderland.

Other communities participating in the 2005 Texas Hill Country Regional Christmas Lighted Trail are: Boerne, Burnet, Dripping Springs, Fredericksburg, Goldthwaite, Johnson City, Llano, Marble Falls, New Braunfels, Round Mountain, and Wimberley.

Eisbahn - November 29 to January 2

Fredericksburg, Texas seldom gets cold enough for long enough to allow us to ice skate. This year, however, the weather isn't a factor!

The Cystic Fibrosis Foundation is pleased to present, in conjunction with the City of Fredericksburg, Eisbahn, a unique holiday ice skating rink experience in Fredericksburg. Local residents and visitors will be able to ice skate in an open air rink, located at the Kinderhalle pavilion at Marktplatz. Eisbahn to be open daily: Nov. 25th - Jan. 2nd.

Admission is charged for the Eisbahn, and includes ice skates.

Fredericksburg Restaurants open on Thanksgiving Day

The Fredericksburg, Texas Chamber of Commerce has released a list of restaurants open on Thanksgiving Day.

Please call the restaurants to confirm the hours of operation.

Alamo Springs Cafe - 107 Alamo Rd. 12-4pm
(830) 990-8004

Andy's Steak & Seafood Grill 11 am
- 2 pm (830) 997-3744

August E's at Rocky Hill Reservations
Required 6528 Hwy 290 East 11 am - 8 pm (830) 997-1585

Cottage Cafe - 232 W. Main 11 am - 3 pm
(830) 990-1037

Cotton Gin Buffet 11:30 am - 2:30 pm (830)
990-5734

Denny's Hwy 16 South24 Hours(830) 990-2806

Double Jade Island 504 E. Main 11 am-?
(830) 990-2806

Fredericksburg Gourmet Coffee & Tea
321 W. Main (830) 997-9327

Greater Grace Christian Coffee House 311
E. San Antonio 7am -midnight (830) 456-3333

Longhorn Cafe - 23624 Hwy 290 West, Harper,
11 am - 2 pm (830) 864-4328

Peggy Sue's 1131 S. Hwy 16 4-9 pm (830)
990-1119

Rathskeller 260 E. Main, 11 am - 2 pm Reservations
Suggested (830) 990-5858

Rose Hill Manor Reservations
Required 1 pm and 4:30 pm (830) 644-2247

Subway Sandwich Shop 401 E. Main Street
4 pm - 9 pm (830) 997-0345

Information provided by the Fredericksburg
Convention and Visitors Bureau (830) 997-6523

Cotton Gin & Chisholm Trail Vintner Dinner - Nov 16

Cotton Gin Restaurant & Chisholm Trail Winery are teaming up to offer you a Vintner Dinner. It’s $49 per person, & reservations are required. Please call above listed number to make reservations.

Culinary specialties will be paired with the perfect wine; below are just some of the offerings you can choose from on the menu…
Texas Blue Crab Chowder with black pepper biscuits
Texas Hill Country Chenin Blanc
Red Chile Braised Duck Enchilada with dripping springs goat cheese
"The Outlaw" Texas Hill Country Barbera
Vanilla Cured Smoked Pork Tenderloin, accompanied by shiitake mushroom sun-dried cherry demi-glace
Cabernet Sauvignon "Barrel Reserve"
Ibarra Chocolate Pumpkin Torte served on hazelnut crema
Chisholm Trail "Ghost Rider"

Art Past Dark Weekend 2005 - 11/11-13

Art Past Dark Weekend 2005

F R I D A Y – N O V E M B E R 1 1
Antiques – Friday
9:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m. The Original Jackson’s Uptown Market
214 W. Main St. - (830)997-0073
Special exhibits:
•Antique Texas documents
•19th and early 20th century Texas art
•Art glass collection, featuring glass ware from C.F. Monroe Co. in Meridian, CT

Artist Demonstrations - Friday
1:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m. Artisans at Rocky Hill
6266 E. Hwy 290
(830)990-8160 (no admission fee)
Judie Jensen Hatton (Austin) demonstrates mixed media
Karla Roberson Man (Fredericksburg) demonstrates impressionist style
www.artisansatrockyhill.com

Special Events - Friday
10:00 a.m. – 5:30 p.m. ”Snapshots of Italy”
Villa Texas, 234 W. Main St.
(830)997-1068 (no admission fee)
Special weekend exhibit & sale of eclectic imagery
depicting a love of Italy; includes works by several photographers.
www.villatexas.com

Open Studios/Galleries - Friday
10:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m. Benini Foundation & Sculpture Ranch
377 Shiloh Rd., off Hwy 290 near Johnson City
(830)868-5244 (no admission fee)
www.benini.com

10:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m. Eyfells and Eyfells Foundation
9068 E. U.S. Hwy 290, between Fredericksburg & Stonewall
(830)990-9309 (no admission fee)

10:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m. Kirchman Gallery
213 N. Nugent St. in Johnson City
(across street from old Courthouse)
(830)868-9290 (no admission fee)
Sneak preview especially for Johnson City’s newest contemporary art gallery.

Gallery Shows – Friday
10:00 a.m. – 5:30 p.m. “Hill Country Highlights” & “First Annual Palette Show”
Whistle Pik Galleries, 425 E. Main St.
(830)990-8151 (no admission fee)
Featuring artists Nancy Bush, Brian Grimm,
John Austin Hanna, G. Harvey, Mark Haworth,
James Robinson, and Gene Zesch.
www.whistlepik.com

10:00 a.m. – 5:30 p.m. Bobbie Marsh “Miniature” Show
Fredericksburg Art Gallery, 314 E. Main St.
(830)990-2707 (no admission fee)
Fredericksburg artist Bobbie Marsh will demonstrate
miniature watercolor painting at the gallery.
Meet this extraordinary award-winning artist in person.
www.fbgartgallery.com

10:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m. Not Your Ordinary Fall Colors Show
Local Color Art Gallery, 406 W. Main St.
(830)990-4552 (no admission fee)
A colorful & diverse collection of new works
in a variety of mediums by local contemporary
artists & crafts people.
www.localcolorart.com

10:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. Ansen Seale Show
Photography is Art Gallery, 414 E. Main St.
(830)990-1330 (no admission fee)
Works of Ansen Seale, photographer & inventor
from San Antonio, will be on display. With the aid
of a digital slitscan camera, Seale examines the
passage of time, rather than suspending single moments.
www.photographyisart.net

Special Events – Friday Evening
6:30 p.m. – 9 p.m. Die Künstler Fine Art Show Reception
St. Joseph’s Hall, 212 W. San Antonio St.
(830)997-4589 (no admission fee)
Around 30 local artists will be showing.

6:00 p.m. – 8:00p.m. “Contemporary Masters Invitational” Art Show & Sale
Cocktails and Dinner with the Artists
Inn on Barons Creek, 308 S. Washington St.
$55 per guest, reservations required
(830)990-2707
www.fbgartgallery.com

8:00 p.m. – 11:00 p.m. Art Past Dark Gala: “An Evening of Wine & Roses”
Conference Center of The Hangar Hotel
155 Airport Rd.
Heavy Hors D’Oeuvres & Wine
Live Art Auction – Dancing
$50 per guest, reservations required
Proceeds benefit 2006 youth art programs in Fredericksburg/Gillespie County
www.artpastdark.com

S A T U R D A Y – N O V E M B E R 1 2
Artist Demonstrations – Saturday
11:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. Artisans at Rocky Hill
6266 E. Hwy 290
(830)990-8160 (no admission fee)
Suzan Germond of Lakeway demonstrates mosaics, with discussion,
and Kathleen Marie of Johnson City demonstrates pyrography.
www.artisansatrockyhill.com

12:00 p.m. – 2:00 p.m. The Garden Shed
112 N. Crockett
(830)997-7712 (no admission fee)
Ellis Davila is a self-taught artist whose career has
included jewelry designer, illustrator, screen printer,
and painter. Fascinated by art of the past, his sandstone
“gliphs” depict animals and life as it may have been to an
artist of the past; Davila will be demonstrating techniques.

Meet the Artists – Saturday
10:00 a.m. Benini Foundation & Sculpture Ranch
377 Shiloh Rd., off Hwy 290 near Johnson City
(830)868-5244 (no admission fee)
Marshall Cunningham, M.D., will walk among his sculptures
on display including the 8 pieces entitled “The Gathering”,
sharing insights and answering questions. His newest sculpture
at the ranch will also be unveiled at this time.
www. benini.com

2:30 p.m. Benini Foundation & Sculpture Ranch
377 Shiloh Rd., off Hwy 290 near Johnson City
(830)868-5244 (no admission fee)
Bettye Hamblin Turner, who has installed larger-than-life
size horses on the ranch, will provide information about the
newest techniques of working with chrome and welding steel.
She will also talk about her new series depicting Texas longhorns.
www. benini.com

2:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m. Remember Me, Too
109 E. Main St.
(830)997-6444 (no admission fee)
Featuring Rex Hendershot of Dallas (sculptures),
Debbie Little Wilson of Dripping Springs (monoprints)
and Jackie Bashrum of Fredericksburg (originals in oil).

Special Events – Saturday
10:00 a.m. – 5:30 p.m. ”Snapshots of Italy”
Villa Texas, 234 W. Main St.
(830)997-1068 (no admission fee)
Special weekend exhibit & sale of eclectic imagery
depicting a love of Italy; includes works by several photographers.
www.villatexas.com

10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. Wildwood Designs Grand Opening
Wildwood Designs, 1201 N. Llano
(830)997-5302 (no admission fee)
An introduction of this new shop & showroom for custom-designed
furniture and home décor.

Art Shows - Saturday
9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. Die Künstler Fine Art Show & Sale
St. Joseph’s Hall, 212 W. San Antonio St.
(830)997-4589 (no admission fee)
Around 30 local artists will be showing.

10:00 a.m. – 7:00 p.m. “Contemporary Masters Invitational” Art Show & Sale
Presented by Fredericksburg Art Gallery
Featuring 20 award winning artists from Texas and beyond.
At Inn on Barons Creek, 308 S. Washington St.
(830)990-2707 (no admission fee)
www.fbgartgallery.com

1:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m. Creative Expressions Art Show
At Kairos, the Celebration Barn
1213 Kott Rd., off State Hwy. 16 South
(830)997-7064 (no admission fee)
Featuring works of Beth Hughes, Joyce Troegel,
Ann Marlar, Judy Schultz, & Hildegarde Slaughter.
www.kairos-celebrationbarn.com

Gallery Shows – Saturday
10:00 a.m. – 5:30 p.m. “Hill Country Highlights” & “First Annual Palette Show”
Whistle Pik Galleries, 425 E. Main St.
(830)990-8151 (no admission fee)
Featuring artists Nancy Bush, Brian Grimm,
John Austin Hanna, G. Harvey, Mark Haworth,
James Robinson, and Gene Zesch.
www.whistlepik.com

10:00 a.m. – 5:30 p.m. Bobbie Marsh “Miniature” Show
Fredericksburg Art Gallery, 314 E. Main St.
(830)990-2707 (no admission fee)
Fredericksburg artist Bobbie Marsh will demonstrate
miniature watercolor painting at the gallery.
Meet this extraordinary award-winning artist in person.
www.fbgartgallery.com

10:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m. Not Your Ordinary Fall Colors Show
Local Color Art Gallery, 406 W. Main St.
(830)990-4552 (no admission fee)
A colorful & diverse collection of new works
in a variety of mediums by local contemporary
artists & crafts people.
www.localcolorart.com

10:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. Ansen Seale Show
Photography is Art Gallery, 414 E. Main St.
(830)990-1330 (no admission fee)
Works of Ansen Seale, photographer & inventor
from San Antonio, will be on display. With the aid
of a digital slitscan camera, Seale examines the
passage of time, rather than suspending single moments.
www.photographyisart.net

Open Studios/Galleries - Saturday
10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. ”Before Dark” Reception
Fredericksburg Art Guild, 308 E. Austin St.
(830)997-7660 (no admission fee)
Meet the artists & enjoy fine food & fine wine in the gallery.

10:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m. Benini Foundation & Sculpture Ranch
377 Shiloh Rd., off Hwy. 290 near Johnson City
(830)868-5244 (no admission fee)
www.benini.com

10:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m. Eyfells and Eyfells Foundation
9068 E. U.S. Hwy. 290, between Fredericksburg & Stonewall
(830)990-9309 (no admission fee)

10:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m. Kirchman Gallery
213 N. Nugent St. in Johnson City
(across street from old Courthouse)
(830)868-9290 (no admission fee)
Sneak preview especially for Johnson City’s newest contemporary art gallery.

1:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. Irene Klein Country Gallery
3722 White Oak Rd. (830)997-4766 (no admission fee)

Antiques – Saturday
9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. Fall Antiques Show & Sale
Gillespie County Fair Grounds (830)995-3670
2000 S. State Hwy. 16
Featuring over 65 dealers
(admission $5 good for both days – children under 12 free with adult)
www.texasantiqueshows.com

9:00 a.m. – 6:30 p.m. The Original Jackson’s Uptown Market
214 W. Main St. (830)997-0073
Special exhibits:
•Antique Texas documents
•19th & early 20th century Texas art
•Art glass collection, featuring glass ware from C.F. Monroe Co. in Meridian, CT

Gallery Openings – Saturday Evening
4:30 p.m. - 6:30 p.m. The Original Jackson’s Uptown Market
Wine Reception
214 W. Main St. (830)997-0073

5:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. “Contemporary Masters Invitational”
Presented by Fredericksburg Art Gallery Judges’ Choice and Peoples’ Choice Awards
Inn on Barons Creek, 308 S. Washington St. (830)990-2707
www.fbgartgallery.com

6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. Whistle Pik Galleries
Artists Reception
425 E. Main St. (830)990-8151
www.whistlepik.com

5:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. Photography is Art Gallery
Artist Reception for Ansen Seale
Artist Talk at 6:00 p.m.
414 E. Main St. (830)990-1330
www.photographyisart.net

5:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. Local Color Art Gallery
Opening for “Not Your Ordinary Fall Colors”
406 W. Main St. (830)990-4552
www.localcolorart.com

Special Events- Saturday Evening
5:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. Big Band Bash Patron Party
Pioneer Pavilion, Lady Bird Johnson Municipal Park
Highway 16 S. (830)997-9242
$75 per ticket in advance

8:00 p.m. 8th Annual Texas All Stars Big Band Bash
Pioneer Pavilion, Lady Bird Johnson Municipal Park
Highway 16 S. (830)997-9242
$25 admission at door if available

S U N D A Y – N O V E M B E R 1 3
Artist Demonstrations – Sunday
11:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. Artisans at Rocky Hill
6266 E. Hwy. 290, (830)990-8160 (no admission fee)
Jenny Neffendorf of Fredericksburg demonstrates & discusses watercolors
www.artisansatrockyhill.com

Gallery Shows – Sunday
1:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. Bobbie Marsh “Miniature” Show
Fredericksburg Art Gallery, 314 E. Main St.
(830)990-2707 (no admission fee)
Fredericksburg artist Bobbie Marsh will demonstrate
miniature watercolor painting at the gallery.
Meet this extraordinary award-winning artist in person.
www.fbgartgallery.com

10:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m. Not Your Ordinary Fall Colors Show
Local Color Art Gallery, 406 W. Main St.
(830)990-4552 (no admission fee)
A colorful & diverse collection of new works
in a variety of mediums by local contemporary
artists & crafts people.
www.localcolorart.com

12:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. Ansen Seale Show
Photography is Art Gallery, 414 E. Main St.
(830)990-1330 (no admission fee)
Works of Ansen Seale, photographer & inventor
from San Antonio, will be on display. With the aid
of a digital slitscan camera, Seale examines the
passage of time, rather than suspending single moments.
www.photographyisart.net

Special Events – Sunday
11:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. ”Snapshots of Italy”
Villa Texas, 234 W. Main St.
(830)997-1068 (no admission fee)
Special weekend exhibit & sale of eclectic imagery
depicting a love of Italy; includes works by several photographers.
www.villatexas.com

1:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m. Wildwood Designs Grand Opening
Wildwood Designs, 1201 N. Llano
(830)997-5302 (no admission fee)
An introduction of this new shop & showroom.
An introduction of this new shop & showroom for custom-designed
furniture and home décor.

Art Shows - Sunday
9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. Die Künstler Fine Art Show & Sale
St. Joseph’s Hall, 212 W. San Antonio St.
(830)997-4589 (no admission fee)
Around 30 local artists will be showing.

10:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. “Contemporary Masters Invitational” Art Show & Sale Presented by Fredericksburg Art Gallery
Featuring 20 award winning artists from Texas and beyond.
Inn on Barons Creek, 308 S. Washington St.
(830)990-2707 (no admission fee)
www.fbgartgallery.com

1:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. Creative Expressions Art Show
At Kairos, the Celebration Barn
1213 Kott Rd., off State Hwy. 16 South
(830)997-7064 (no admission fee)
Featuring works of Beth Hughes, Joyce Troegel,
Ann Marlar, Judy Schultz, & Hildegarde Slaughter.
www.kairos-celebrationbarn.com

Open Studios/Galleries – Sunday
10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. ”Before Dark” Reception
Fredericksburg Art Guild, 308 E. Austin St.
(830)997-7660 (no admission fee)
Meet the artists & enjoy fine food & fine wine in the gallery.

1:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m. Benini Foundation & Sculpture Ranch
337 Shiloh R.d, off Hwy. 290 near Johnson City
(830)868-5244 (no admission fee)
www.benini.com

1:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m. Eyfells and Eyfells Foundation
9068 E. U.S. Hwy. 290, between Fredericksburg & Stonewall
(830)990-9309 (no admission fee)

10:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m. Kirchman Gallery
213 N. Nugent St. in Johnson City
(across street from old Courthouse)
(830)868-9290 (no admission fee)
Sneak preview especially for Johnson City’s newest contemporary art gallery.

1:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. Irene Klein Country Gallery
3722 White Oak Rd. (830)997-4766 (no admission fee)

Antiques – Sunday
10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. Fall Antiques Show & Sale
Gillespie County Fair Grounds (830)995-3670
2000 S. State Hwy. 16
Featuring over 65 dealers
(admission $5 good for both days – children under 12 free with adult)
www.texasantiqueshows.com

9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. The Original Jackson’s Uptown Market
214 W. Main St. - (830)997-0073
Special exhibits:
•Antique Texas documents
•19th and early 20th century Texas art
•Art glass collection, featuring glass ware from C.F. Monroe Co. in Meridian, CT

Big Band Bash Preview Party 2005 - 11/10

The Hill Top Café in Fredericksburg, Texas, is kicking off the Art Past Dark Weekend early! The 2005 Big Band Bash Preview Party is a preview party for Johnny Nicholas' Texas All Star Big Band Bash on Saturday, Nov. 12th. This will be a very special evening of New Orleans and Louisiana cuisine & music. Come enjoy a fabulous menu of food & music – an intimate setting with great food and great artists!

There will be two seatings: 5:30PM – 8PM or 8:30PM – 11PM. Cost is $50 per person; call (830) 997-8922 for reservations.

Johnny Nicholas' Texas All Star Big Band Bash - 11/12

Tickets for the 8th Annual Johnny Nicholas' Texas All Star Big Band Bash are:
$25 for general admission, & $75 for Art Past Dark patrons.
Patron tickets include a social & dinner, reserved seating and a program. Dinner will be available between 5 – 7 PM in the Pioneer Pavilion Hall.
Doors for general admission open at 7:15PM, and the show starts at 8PM.

General admission tickets are available at:
Hilltop Café – (830) 997-9242
Martin’s Exxon – (830) 997-6872
Western Beverages - (830) 997-9768
Wolfmueller Books in Kerrville – (830) 257-7323

Patron tickets are available at:
Hilltop Café – (830) 997-9242
Carol Reeh @ FISD – (830) 997-7182
Please note that this show has sold out the past 2 years; get your tickets early!

Proceeds will go towards benefiting the Fredericksburg Youth Music Mentoring & Performing Arts Foundation, & New Orleans musicians affected by Hurricane Katrina.

The entertainment lineup for this year will include:
Johnny Nicholas
Marcia Ball
Greg Piccolo (Roomful of Blues)
Augie Meyers
Joe “King” Carrasco
Cindy Cashdollar
Redd Volkaert
The Mexican Roots with Joel Guzman
Floyd Domino
Al Gomez
Terry Hale
Damien Llanes
Danny Levin
John Mills
Thad Scott
Dan Torosian
Keith Winking
Randy Zimmerman

Ambleside School Play: The Imaginary Invalid - 11/10-12

The Ambleside School of Fredericksburg presents a play by Moliere: The Imaginary Invalid, at the Gillespie County Historical Society Building at 312 W San Antonio St in Fredericksburg, TX.

Tickets for adults are $10; Senior Citizens and student tickets are $7. Twelve and under free. Families $25.

The Nov. 10th and 11th performances are at 7PM, and the Nov. 12th performances are at 2PM and 7PM.

Stagecoach Theater Movies - Friday, November 04, 2005 thru Friday

Movies and Showtimes for November 4th - November 11th:

Chicken Little - G:
Animated, from Disney Studios: The sky is falling!
Fri.: 4PM, 6PM, 8PM
Sat. & Sun.: 2PM, 4PM, 6PM, 8PM
Mon. - Thurs.: 5PM, 7PM

The Legend of Zorro - PG:
Starring Antonio Banderas and Catherine Zeta-Jones
Fri.: 4:45PM, 7:30PM
Sat. & Sun.: 1:45PM, 4:45PM, 7:30PM
Mon. - Thurs.: 4:45PM, 7:30PM

Saw II - R:
Oh Yes, There Will Be Blood!
Fri: 4:15PM, 6:30PM, 8:45PM
Sat. & Sun.: 2:15PM, 4:30PM, 6:45PM, 9PM
Mon. - Thurs.: 5:30PM, 8PM

Ticket Prices: Adult = $6.50, Child 12 & under = $4.50, Senior over 65 = $5.50
Matinee prices: All movies before 6PM everyday are only $4 for all tickets.

The Separated - a Motion Picture - 11/5-6

Due to popular demand, the Stagecoach Theater will be showing encore presentations of the film, "The Separated", inspired by true events & featuring locals in the cast & familiar-looking locations. It is a story about two brothers in the mid-1800s who are separated by an Indian raid, one being raised by Commanches, and the other by Texas Rangers. Their later reunion requires each to reevaluate their cultural upbringing.

There will be 2 encore presentations this weekend:
Saturday, Nov. 5th - 12PM
Sunday, Nov. 6th - 12PM

Neil Simon's I Ought to Be in Pictures - Nov 4-5

FTC Theater

Gillespie Co. Hist. Soc. Bldg.

312 W San Antonio Street in Fredericksburg, Texas

Nov 4 - 7:30PM

Nov 5 - 7:30PM

Nov 6 - 2PM

Neil Simon's I Ought to Be in Pictures with guest director Bob Straus. All seats are reserved. Tickets go on sale Oct. 12, 2005 and are available at the Box Office, located at 306 E. Austin St., Wed. - Sat., 10AM - 4PM., and may also be purchased at the door before each show (if available). Adults - $10, Youth (13-18) - $7, Kids (12 & under) - $5.

Historical Fredericksburg Course - Nov 3

Offered through the Fredericksburg Independent School District Community Education, this course is an overview of the colorful history of Fredericksburg and Gillespie county, covering the founding of the city and its early customs, and includes a tour of Der Stadt Friedhof cemetery. Whether you're new to the community, or have lived here all your life, this is a great opportunity to ask questions about specific areas of interest to you.

The fee for the course, which will be held on 3 consecutive Thursday nights from 6 - 9PM (Nov. 3rd, 10th, & 17th), costs $20. You must pre-register; go to the Community Education office at 234 Friendship Lane or call the above listed phone number.

Fall 2005 Hill Country Parade of Homes - Nov 3-5

The Fall 2005 Parade of Homes will be in the Reserve at Falling Water, a luxury home development near Comfort, in the Texas Hill Country. The Parade of Homes hours are as follows:

Thursdays & Fridays from 3:00 PM – 7:00 PM

Saturdays from 10:00 AM – 7:00 PM

Sundays from Noon – 6:00 PM

Presale ticket prices are $8 (ages 13 and up, 12 and under free). Gate price tickets are $10 (ages 13 and up, 12 and under free).

Presale tickets available at the following locations:

Hill Country Home Builders Assoc., 505 Junction Hwy., Kerrville, TX - 78028 - 830/895-5424

The Reserve at Falling Water, P.O. Box 37, Comfort, TX - 78013 - 888/762-0800

Adco Advertising, 509 Junction Hwy. Kerrville, TX - 78028 - 830/896-0480

Crenwelge Motors, Ed Nemec, 301 Main, Kerrville, TX - 78028 - 830/896-4835

Hotchkiss Insurance, Melinda Holley, 605 N. Llano, Fredericksburg, TX - 78624 - 830/997-5515