Restaurants open New Year's Day

The following restaurants will be open New Year's Day. Please call to confirm their hours.

BEJAS

209 E. Main (830)997-5226 Open 11 AM – 9 PM

CHILI’S

518 E. Main (830) 990-9890 Open 10:45 AM – 10 PM

CHURCH’S CHICKEN

614 E. Main (830) 997-7333 Open 10:30 AM – 10 PM

CLEAR RIVER BAKERY, SANDWICHES, & ICE CREAM
138 E. Main (830) 997-8490 Open 8:00 AM – 7 PM

DAIRY QUEEN
902 E. Main St. (830) 997-4648 Open 9 AM – 10 PM

DENNY’S

1035 Hwy 16 S. (830) 990-2806 Open 7 days, 24 hrs.

DOUBLE JADE ISLAND BUFFET
504
E. Main (830) 990-0988 6:30 AM – 9 PM

FREDERICKSBURG GOURMET COFFEE & TEA
321 W. Main (830) 997- 8327 Open 9 AM – 1 PM

FREDERICKSBURG ICE CREAM PARLOR
321
E. Main (830) 997-3131 Open 11:30 AM – 8 PM

FREDERICKSBURG JAVA RANCH & TEA HOUSE

114 E. Main, (830) 990-4517 Open 7 AM – 5:30 PM

GREATER GRACE CHRISTIAN COFFEE HOUSE
311 E. San Antonio Open 6:45 AM - Midnight

HILL COUNTRY KITCHEN
900 S. Adams (830)
990-6667 Open 7 AM – 2 PM

MCDONALD’S

611 E. Main St. (830) 997-7600 Open 6 AM – 11 PM

MR. GATTI’S

1408 E. Main St. (830) 997-9797 Open 11AM – 8:30 PM

PIZZA HUT

1104 E. Main St. (830) 997-7222 Open 11 AM – 10 PM

RATHER SWEET BAKERY & CAFÉ
249 E. Main,
(830)990 -0498 Open 8 AM – 5 PM

RATHSKELLER -HILL COUNTRY BISTRO
260 E.
Main (830) 990-5858 Open 9 AM – 3 PM & 5 PM – 9:30 PM

REDBIRD GRILL at Lady Bird Johnson Golf
Course
(830) 997-7480 7 AM – 2 PM

SONIC DRIVE-IN
1106 E. Main St. (830) 997-7303 7:30 AM –2 PM

SUBWAY SANDWICH SHOP
401 E. Main St. (830) 997-0345 Open
10 AM – 9 PM

SUBWAY SANDWICHES - WALMART
1435 E. Main
(830) 997 – 7444 Open 7 AM – 10 PM

TAQUERIA JALISCO
1410 E. Main (830) 990
– 8554 Open 6 AM – 10 PM

TOP DONUTS
915 E. Main St. (830) 997-9976
Open 5 AM – 2 PM

Hill Country Regional Christmas Lighting Trail - 11/24 until 12/31

The holiday season officially kicks off on the Friday evening after Thanksgiving when thousands of white lights outlining the historic buildings along Main Street are illuminated for the first time, creating a storybook setting for the restaurants, art galleries, wine tasting rooms, museums and boutiques that line the street. Main Street is the perfect place for shopping and dreaming of gifts that St. Nicholas will bring. Other towns in the Hill Country participate in the Hill Country Regional Christmas Lighting Trail. Call (830) 997-8515 for more information.

American Watercolor Society Traveling Exhibition - 12/20-29

The American Watercolor Society Traveling Exhibition comes to Kerrville's Kerr Arts & Cultural Center, 228 Earl Garret Street, through December 29th. Forty of the best watercolor paintings selected from the New York exhibit will be on display. Hours are Tuesday through Saturday 10AM - 4PM and Sunday 1PM - 4PM. No admission.

2006 New Year's Eve Events

NEW YEAR'S EVENTS

Christmas Lighting Trail, 830-997-5612 www.fredericksburg-texas-events.com

December 31

Double B Ranch & Resort New Year's Eve Dance - Come out to beautiful Double B Ranch Resort & Hidden Springs Golf Course for their New Year's Eve dance and bash from 8PM - 1AM! Celebrate the new year and help bring it in with mega fun and massive fireworks. Also enjoy real cannons blasting, live music from Barbara Puckett and the Limited Edition Band, and black-eyed peas. It's BYOB, bring a "potluck" dish, and wear a crazy hat! Advance tickets are $10 or $12.50 at the door. Plan on spending the night and playing a round of golf the next day! Double B Ranch Resort & Hidden Springs Golf Course is at 225 Living Water Ranch Rd., in Harper, Texas. Call 830-990-9500 for more information.

Gillespie County Fair Association New Year's Dance - Features dancing, a midnight breakfast, beer, set-ups (BYOB), champagne and black eyed peas. Tickets are $12.50 in advance or $15 at the door. Advance tickets must be purchased by Dec. 30th, and can be bought at the fair grounds. 9 pm to 1 am. (830) 997-2359

Luckenbach New Year's Eve - 9 pm . Music by Mike Blakely and The Whiskey Traders. Includes party favors, midnight brunch, and a champagne toast. Limited number of reserved seats at $40 per couple. General admission $30 per couple. (830) 997-3224.

Stonewall Chamber New Year's Eve Dance - DJ Music! Dancing! Party Favors! Cash Bar! Midnight fireworks! Stonewall Chamber Hall, 250 Peach Street, Stonewall, Texas. (830) 644-2735.

Turner Club New Years Eve Dance - Time: 8:30 PM - 12:30
AM. Tickets $20.00 per couple. At the Turner Club at 103 W. Travis, Fredericksburg.
830-997-3936.

Volkssporting Memorial Walk - Time: noon - 2 PM. Must finish by 5 PM. This a 10K walk. For the IVV Credit and award $6.00; credit only $2.00. At St. Joseph's Hall 218 W. San Antonio Street, Fredericksburg. 254-547-1403.

Event information is provided by the Chamber of Commerce, 830-997-6523. Events and event dates are subject to change without notice. Please contact the Chamber or the event organizers to confirm date

Merry Christmas!

We hope everyone has a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year. We will return on Tuesday 12/26!

Restaurants open Christmas Eve

AUGUST E’s at Rocky Hill

(830) 997-1585 6258 Hwy 290 East

Open 5 – 10 PM

AUSLANDER

323 E. Main St (830) 997-7714

11AM – 3 PM

CHILI’S

518 E. Main St (830) 990-9890

Open 10:45 AM – 9 PM

CHURCH’S CHICKEN

614 E. Main St (830) 997-7333

Open 10:30 AM –9 PM

CLEAR RIVER BAKERY, SANDWICHES, & ICE CREAM

138 E. Main St (830) 997-8490

Open 8 AM – 5 PM

DAIRY QUEEN

902 E. Main St. (830) 997-4648

Open 9 AM – 10 PM

DENNY’S

1035 Hwy 16 S. (830) 990-2806 Open 24 hrs.

DOUBLE JADE ISLAND

504 E. Main (830) 990-0988

Open 6:30 AM – 9 PM

EL MAGUEY

1568 Hwy 87 South (830) 992-2139

Open 9 AM – 4 PM

ENGEL’S DELI

320 E. Main St. (830) 997-3176

Open 8 AM – 2:30 PM

FREDERICKSBURG BAKERY, SANDWICHES, & ICE CREAM

141 E. Main (830) 997-3254

Open 8 AM – 3 PM

FREDERICKSBURG BREWING CO

245 E. Main St. (830) 997-1646

Open 11 AM –4 PM

FREDERICKSBURG GOURMET COFFEE & TEA CO

321 W. Main (830) 997-8327

Open 9 AM – 1 PM

FREDERICKSBURG HERB FARM

402 Whitney St. (830) 997-8615

Open for lunch 12 PM – 4 PM

FREDERICKSBURG ICE CREAM PARLOR:

321 E. Main St. (830) 997-3131

Open 11 AM – 5 PM

FRIEDHELM’S BAVARIAN INN

905 W. Main St. (830) 997-6300

Open 11AM – 10 PM

HILL COUNTRY DONUTS & KOLACHES

605 E. Main (830) 990-2424

Open 5 AM – 2 PM

LINCOLN STREET CAFÉ

111 S. Lincoln (830) 997-8463

Open 1 PM – 4 PM

MCDONALD’S

611 E. Main St. (830) 997-7600

Open 6 AM – 8 PM

MR. GATTI’S

1408 E. Main St. (830) 997-9797

Open 11 AM – 2 PM

NAVAJO GRILL

803 E. Main St. (830) 990-8289

Open 5:30 – 9 PM

Reservations recommended

OLD GERMAN BAKERY & RESTAURANT

225 W. Main St. (830) 997-9084

Open 7 AM – 3 PM

THE PEACH PIT

2675 S. Hwy 16 (830) 997-7753

Open 11 AM – 3 PM

PIZZA HUT

1104 E. Main St. (830) 997-7222

Open 11 AM – 3 PM

RATHSKELLER – HILL COUNTRY BISTRO

260 E. Main (830) 990-5858

Open 9 AM – 2 PM

THE REDBIRD GRILLE at Lady Bird Johnson Golf Course

(830) 997-7480 Open 7 AM – 2 PM

SILVER CREEK RESTAURANT & BIERGARTEN:

310 E. Main (830) 990-4949

Open 11 AM – 10 PM

SONIC DRIVE-IN

1106 E. Main St. (830) 997-7303

Open 7:30 AM – 2 PM

SUBWAY SANDWICH SHOP

401 E. Main St. (830) 997-0345

Open 10 AM – 4 PM

SUBWAY SANDWICHES – WALMART

1435 E. Main St. (830) 997 – 7444

Open 7 AM - 10 PM

TAQUERIA JALISCO

1410 E. Main (830) 990-8554

Open 6 AM – 10 PM

TOP DONUTS

915 E. Main St. (830) 997-9976

Open 5 AM – 2 PM

NOTE: Hours/days of service may change without notice.
Please confirm before making plans.

Restaurants open Christmas Day

Fredericksburg, Texas is still a family-focused small town, and most restaurants and all grocery stores are closed on Christmas Day. These restaurants will be open Christmas Day.

August E's

6528 E. Hwy 290 - 997-1585

Reservations Recommended

Denny's

1035 Hwy 16 South

Open 6am to 12 am

Double Jade Island

504 E. Main - 830-997-0988

SILVER CREEK RESTAURANT & BIERGARTEN

310 E. Main (830) 990-4949

Open 11 AM – 8 PM

TAQUERIA JALISCO
1410 E. Main

Open 6 AM – 10 PM

TOP DONUTS

915 E. Main St. (830) 997-9976

Open 5 AM – 2 PM

All restaurants are smoke free unless over 50% of their
business is derived from alcohol sales.

Grande “la dolce vita” Sale at Villa Texas -12/26-30

Villa Texas is highlighting their favorite signature lines with a rare 20% OFF opportunity!

20% OFF on MATCH and ARTE ITALICA pewter, VEITRI ceramics (including new mix-and-match pieces in the Incanto pattern), and SFERRA luxury linens for pampering yourself! (in-stock items only)

Also look for selected tagged markdowns throughout the store, up to 50% OFF!

Villa Texas is at 234 West Main Street. Call 830-997-1068 for more information.

Wassail, Wine & Weihnachten - Dec 17

Inn on Barons Creek Spa and Conference Center, located at 308 South Washington Street, cordially invites you to a Christmas Open House on this Sunday, December 17, from 2:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. Sweets and treats by Cotton Gin Restaurant and Lodging. For more information, call (830) 990-9202.

Rob Kendrick Reception at Photography 414 Gallery - Dec 17

Photography 414 Gallery invites you to meet photographer Robb Kendrick at a reception in his honor, Sunday, December 17, 2006 from 2:00 to 5:00 PM. Photography 414 Gallery is at 414 East Main. Their phone number is 830-990-1330.

A highlight of the reception will be several of the original tintypes, which were used to make 15 large framed prints. The prints and tintypes will be on display at the gallery through December 30, 2006. Many of the prints are still available for immediate purchase. Duplicates of any print may be ordered.

Robb will also be signing copies of his book Revealing Character" - Texas Tintypes.

Amahl and the Night Visitors - 12/15-16

Although it is not the first opera ever produced in Fredericksburg, it certainly is a rare occasion! Tickets are on sale now for the Fredericksburg Theater Company’s presentation of Amahl and the Night Visitors, an opera sung in English. Performances will be on Friday, December 15, and Saturday, December 16, at 7:30 p.m. at the Fredericksburg High School Auditorium. Tickets for adults are $20 and 18 and under are $5. For more information, call (830)997-3588 or visit www.fredericksburgtheater.org.

Walking Art Tour in Downtown Fredericksburg

Sherryl Brown Fine Art will be offering a walking tour of downtown art studios on Saturday, December 16, from 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Included in the tour are Fredericksburg Art Gallery, John Bennett’s Rodeo Studio, Grasshopper and Wild Honey and Snowfire Art Gallery. Cost is $5 per person, and reservations are requested. Call (830)990-9305.

MorganDavis Stationary Store now open

MorganDavis, which carries invitations, stationery and paper goods, is now open at 206 South Adams Street. The shop’s hours are Tuesdays through Fridays from 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. and on Saturdays from 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. For more information, call (830)990-5850.

Book signing at Der Küchen Laden - Dec 16

Sharing meals with family and friends binds hearts together. And, in this collection of more than 300 easy-to-follow recipes, you will find a wonderful combination of both classic and trendy recipes, perfect for formal occasions and casual family gatherings alike. Use the mini-index in each section to locate delicious appetizers, decadent desserts and all categories in between for great meals your whole family will enjoy. Bobby Adams will sign her book Set Another Place...Company's Coming.

Product Demonstration at Der Küchen Laden - Dec. 15

Jan Dorey, Viking representative, will be in the store demonstrating the stoutest small appliances on the market today - Professional Series Viking Small Appliances:

• Professional Stand Mixers - With 800 or 1000 watts of power, the new Viking Professional Stand Mixers provide enough brawn to knead any dough into submission. But they do have a tender side, with a range of settings delicate enough for even the most sensitive meringue.
• Professional Food Processors - The 12-cup Viking Food Processor comes equipped with a commercial-grade 625-watt induction motor. Despite its exceptional power and stability, this motor remains surprisingly silent. The professional performance is complemented by an exclusive Viking design and die cast metal base available in six color finishes.
• Professional Blenders - Viking Professional Blender features a rugged, high-torque professional-grade motor, and has been streamlined to two speeds and a pulse function. It has an electronic mixing sensor that maintains a smooth, continuous speed, and is also easy to disassemble and clean

Texas Hill Country Youth Choir Christmas Concert - December 10

Accompanied by an orchestra, the Texas Hill Country Youth Choir puts on their annual Christmas concert. Admission by donation. The performance will begin at 7 pm at Holy Ghost Lutheran Church, 115 East San Antonio Street. Call (830) 997-0212 for information.

Artisans at Rocky Hill Holiday Open House - 12/8

Anne & Barry Bradley, along with the Artisans at Rocky Hill, cordially invite you to enjoy a holiday celebration of art with complimentary appetizers, glühwein and friendship. Feast your eyes on the fabulous creations of 35 area Artisans and Craftsmen. While enjoying the Gallery, visit with the Artisans and learn about their unique skills and talent.

Primeaux Live Music - Dec 16

Come and listen to live acoustic sets at Fredericksburg's newest cocktail lounge, Primeaux's Cocktails and Lounge. This week, Graham Warwick will perform beginning at 9PM, no cover. Primeaux has a full bar & serves spirits, wine & beer in a relaxed, friendly atmosphere with live music & good company. Hours 5pm-2am, Tues. - Sun.

Pearl Harbor Day - 12/7

The National Museum of the Pacific War/Admiral Nimitz Museum presents a special program for the 65th anniversary of Pearl Harbor Day. Program begins at 12:25PM in the Plaza of the Presidents, behind 340 E Main Street. Call (830) 997-4379 for more information.

Deck the Halls Dance with Kevin Fowler - 12/9

Kevin Fowler is a fan’s artist, and it is not uncommon to see clubs all over Texas packed to the rafters with people singing the words to every song. Known for such hits as “Beer, Bait and Ammo,” “The Lord Loves The Drinkin’ Man,” and his most recent contribution, “Loose, Loud, & Crazy,” Kevin understands what it means to be both real and raw. So come on out and enjoy the show. Advance tickets for this performance at Luckenbach are on sale now. Get 'em quick... they won't last long! Call (888) 311-8990 for details.

Pat Green at Luckenbach - 12/7

Join Pat Green in the Luckenbach dancehall for an intimate night of acoustic music on his Guy Like Me Tour. You don't want to miss this show! Advance tickets are on sale now and are highly recommended. Call (888) 311-8990 for details.

Stand Still & Wait Benefit Performance - 12/5 7 pm

Canto chamber choir presents "Stand Still and Wait", a collection of Advent/Christmas poetry and music, a benefit performance for the Good Samaritan Center in Fredericksburg. "Stand Still and Wait" will be held at Hill Country Evangelical Free Church, 107 E Lower Crabapple Road, in Fredericksburg, Texas. Performance features the Oak Leaf Quartet, readers Angela Brinlee and Reverend Dick Ellwood, CANTO Chamber Choir, and soloists. Dessert social begins at 7PM with the concert following. Tickets are $25/each with all proceeds going to Good Samaritan Center, and are available at the following locations: Memorial Presbyterian Church, Good Samaritan Center, Grasshopper and Wild Honey, Fredericksburg Pie Kitchen, Stonehill, Dr. Panacek's office, and Gillespie Realty. Call (830) 997-3968 for more details.

Book signing at Der Küchen Laden - Dec 9

Experience authentic historical foods once only known by your grandmother. Meet two members of REATA, a service organization of Mason County, and sample some of their finest foods -- with a dash of history at Der Küchen Laden, from 11 am to 3 pm.