"Gone to Texas" Adventures at Pioneer Museum

"Gone to Texas" Adventures at Pioneer Museum, 312 W. San Antonio Street, July 1 from 9 am to noon. Enjoy exciting activities for students who will be entering 3rd - 5th grades in the fall of 2008. Each day includes a craft, snack, games and hands-on educational activities. "Gone to Texas" explores the journey from Germany to Texas in 1846 and much more. Cost is $15 per session, with registration closing two weeks prior to each session. Please call 830/990-8441 to register

"A Fabulous Fourth" Cooking Class - 6/28

With July 4th right around the corner, Fredericksburg Culinary Arts has some all-American favorites with a twist and, of course a star spangled dessert. The class is held at Fischer & Wieser's das Peach Haus, 1406 Highway 87 South, on Saturday June 28 from 2-4 pm. Cost is $40 per person. Please call 512/905-7737 to make a reservation

Dialogues and Dances Chorale Concert

Instrumental and vocal music created by Mark Hierholzer and students of the Fredericksburg Chorale. The performance will be at the Zion Lutheran Church, 426 W. Main Street, on Saturday, June 28, 2007 at 7:30 pm. Admission by donation.

Cat's Pajamas Party - 6/27

Celebrate Adopt-A-Shelter-Cat Month at Trudy Brune Hill Country SPCA on Highway 16 South, Friday June 27 from 6-8 pom. Wear your jammies and, with approval, adopt a cat or kitten for $20. This includes spay/neuter, vaccination, microchip and a health check. Enjoy refreshments, music, gifts for the kids, door prizes and face painting by Sunshine the Clown. Please call 830/990-9085 for more information.

"Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat" - 6/27-7/6

Join the Fredericksburg Theater Company as they celebrate Season 12. FTC's first production will be "Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat". All performances are on Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays at 7:30PM and Sundays at 2:00PM at Fredericksburg High School Auditorium on Highway 16 South. Additional performances for this show only will be Saturday June 28 and Friday July 4 at 2:00PM; with a special children's show on Saturday July 5 at 10:00AM. Please call 888/669-7114 for tickets.

Roots Music Series - Texas Dance Hall - 6/28

This weekend get back to your roots with...
Two-Stepping Dance Hall Music

Come to the Texas Dance Hall concert for the 7th Season of the Roots Music series
Saturday, June 28, 2008 at the Pioneer Museum in Fredericksburg

The Music
Jesse Dayton kick starts the evening with his five-piece band playing two hours of "turbo country."

Dale Watson - one of "country music's last authentic voices" - brings his "Ameripolitan" style of great traditional western swing infused with a fresh energy.

The Food
Starting at 5:30 p.m., My Own Chef serves a mouthwatering buffet of meatloaf topped with tomato gravy, buttermilk mashed potatoes, and green bean casserole, all for $7. Dessert is lemon cake for $2.25. Guests can also enjoy beer, wine, soft drinks, and water.

The Place
Pioneer Museum, 309 W. Main Street in downtown Fredericksburg

The How
$10 for adults
$8 with a discount coupon from www.pioneermuseum.com
Children 17 and under are free
Major credit cards now accepted at the gate

Gates open at 5 p.m., with food served until it is gone
Music from 6 to 10 p.m.
Chairs set up, or bring your own

The Next
June 28, Texas Dance Hall featuring Dale Watson
July 26, Newgrass & Mountain featuring the South Austin Jug Band
August 16, Western Swing featuring Billy Mata
September 27, Celtic & New World with the Blaggards

The Reason
Proceeds support the mission of the non-profit Gillespie County Historical Society

More information:
830-997-2835

Pickin & Grillin' in Luckenbach - 6/2

Enjoy music by Dean Strickland in the world famous Texas town of Luckenbach. Please call 888/311-8990 or 830/997-3224 for more information.

Blue Monday Blues Jam at Silver Creek Grille & Beer Garden - 6/23

Enjoy Blue Monday Blues Jam with Dry Wall Dave, hosted by Graham Warwick at 7 pm at Silver Creek Grille & Beer Garden, 310 E. Main Street. Please call 830/990-4949 for more information.

Fredericksburg Art Guild Reception - 6/21

This is the Fredericksburg Art Guild's annual membership show displaying new works of art. The reception is the opening event for the show. Enjoy demonstrations and a silent auction. Art Guild hours are 10:00AM - 4:00PM everyday except Tuesday, and they are located at 308 East Austin Street. Please call 830/7-4949 for more information

Artisans at Rocky Hill Grand Re-Opening - 6/20

Join Artisans at Rocky Hill as they celebrate their new location, uptown at 234 W. Main Street, Friday June 20 from 10 am to 5:30 pm. Festivities will include hundreds of pieces of new art by current artists, as well as work by new artisans and food and drink. Over 60 artists will be showcased in the gallery which focuses on fine craft alongside fine art. Gallery hours are Monday - Saturday 10:00AM - 5:30PM. Please call 830/990-8160 for more information.

The Drugstore Cowboys at Luckenbach - 6/20

Dance to The Drugstore Cowboys in the world famous Luckenbach Dancehall Friday at 8 pm. Please call 888/311-8990 or 830/997-3224 for more information.

Live Music in Luckenbach - 6/19

Enjoy live music by Cultural Exchange with Cheatham Street Warehouse Kent Finlay & special guest in the world famous Texas town of Luckenbach. Please call 888/311-8990 or 830/997-3224 for more information.

Pickin & Grillin' in Luckenbach - 6/16

Enjoy music by Dean Strickland in the world famous Texas town of Luckenbach. Please call 888/311-8990 or 830/997-3224 for more information.

Texas Wine Maker Vintner Dinner Series at the Cabernet Grill - 6/18

Enjoy a multi-course celebration of Texas wines and unique Hill Country cuisine, featuring texas winemakers at Cabernet Grill on Highway 16 South at 6:30 pm of June 18. This dinner will be paired with wines from Texas Hills Vineyard. Cost is $59.95 plus tax and gratuity per person. Please call 830/990-5734 for more information and reservations.

Volkaert & Trotter at Hondo's - 6/13

Texas food, Texas music, Texas life at Hondo's on Main. On Friday, June 6 hear music from Volkaert & Trotter. Please call 830/997-1633 for more information.

Candy Coburn in Luckenbach - 6/14

Enjoy dancing to the Candy Coburn in the world famous Luckenbach Dancehall. Please call 888/311-8990 or 830/997-3224 for more information .

Kevin Deal in Luckenbach - 6/14

Enjoy dancing to the Kevin Deal in the world famous Luckenbach Dancehall. Please call 888/311-8990 or 830/997-3224 for more information .

Kim Carson in Luckenbach - 6/13

Enjoy dancing to the Kim Carson in the world famous Luckenbach Dancehall. Please call 888/311-8990 or 830/997-3224 for more information .

Trotter's Sideguys at Hondo's - 6/14

Texas food, Texas music, Texas life at Hondo's on Main. On Sunday, June 14 hear music from the Trotter's Sideguys. Please call 830/997-1633 for more information.

"Super Supper Salads" Cooking Class - 6/21

Join chef Carol Seminara for her Super Supper Salads class this Saturday, June 14 from 3:00-5:00 p.m. at the Fredericksburg Culinary Arts, Das Peach Haus on S. Hwy 87. Learn a variety of cool supper options for this hot summer weather. Cost for attendance is $40 per person. For details, call 830-997-8396

Fredericksburg Culinary Arts Presents "Super Supper Salads" - 6/14

Hot weather is a fact of life in the Hill Country, so here are some cool options for supper taught at Fischer & Wieser's das Peach Haus, 1406 Highway 87 South, June 14 from 3-5 pm. Cost is $40 per person. Please call 512/905-7737 to make a reservation

Sunset Dinner at Riven Rock Ranch - 6/10

Enjoy a Sunset Dinner at Riven Rock Ranch, 390 Hermann Sons Road in Comfort, Texas, Tuesday June 10, featuring regional specialties of Mexico. Two seatings available at 5:30 & 8:30PM. Cost is $49.95, plus tax and gratuity. Please call 830/995-4045 for reservations.

Fredericksburg Masonic Lodge Car Show - 6/7

The Masonic Lodge is having their annual car show at the Fredericksburg Event Center, 224 FM 2093 (Tivydale Road) from 9 am to 4 pm. Featured will be antique cars, trucks and custom vehicles, as well as a live auction and more. More than 100 vehicles are expected to be on display. Entry per vehicle is $25. This event is a fundraiser for the Fredericksburg Masonic Lodge Scholarship Fund and Public Education Week program. Please call 830/997-5984 for more information.

Rock N Rod Weekend - 6/7

Fredericksburg Event Center at 224 Tivydale Road and Street Dreams presents a weekend featuring car clubs from across Texas. Please call 830/990-1010 for more information.

Mike Blakely at Hondo's - 6/7

Texas food, Texas music, Texas life at Hondo's, 312 West Main. Saturday hear music from Mike Blakely. Please call 830/997-1633 for more information.

Family Fun at Pioneer Museum - 6/7

The Pioneer Museum, 309 W. Main Street, will have living history demonstrations and hands-on activities for children and adults illustrating daily life and work in early Fredericksburg, on Saturday June 7, from 1- am to 2 pm. Admission for the museum is $4 per person ages 12 and older, with children 11 and younger free. Please call (830) 997-2835 for more information.

Cave Creek School Open House - 6/7

Join the Friends of Gillespie County Country Schools Trail for their open house at the Cave Creek School Saturday, June 7, from 11 AM - 4 PM. The Trail allows visitors to learn about the education and customs of the 19th century residents of German heritage in the Hill Country. Each month a different rural county school will host an open house and tour. Color coded maps of the trail are available at the Visitor Center at 302 E. Austin Street.

Golden Hub Community Center Annual Garage Sale - 6/6-7

The Golden Hub Community Center, 1009 N. Lincoln Street, is having their annual vendor/garage sale. Start with the preview party Friday night from 6:00 - 8:00PM, enjoying wine, cheese, crackers and fruit. Shop on Saturday from 8:00AM - 2:00PM, with breakfast and lunch available for purchase. Proceeds benefit the Center's programs and activities. Please call 830/997-7131 if you have gently used items to donate.

Battle of Midway 66th Anniversary - 6/7

The Admiral Nimitz Museum hosts this annual recognition of the turning point in World War II. This program includes speakers, book signings and other related subjects. Please call 830/997-8600 for more information.

Texas Children's Chorale "Midway" Concert - 6/6

The Texas Children's Chorale will perform a patriotic program for the 66th anniversary of the Battle of Midway at the Nimitz Museum Ballroom Friday at 11 am. The concert will honor the veterans of the Battle of Midway, as well as all veterans of any conflict. The program is free and open to the public. The standard museum fee applies to tour the facility. Please call 830/997-8600 for more information.

Chisholm Trail 7th Birthday Party - 6/7

Chisholm Trail Winery is celebrating its 7th Birthday. Bagpipers from the Scottish Society will play from noon - 2:00PM. Country Western Music by Snail Creek Trio will play from 2:00 - 5:00PM. Chuck Wagon barbeque lunch with grape-vine smoked meat will be available for purchase. There will be cowboy reenactments and saloon girls all day. Come on out and enjoy the fun. Please call 830/990-2675 for more information.

Children's Chorale Concert at Admiral Nimitz Museum - 6/6

Veterans of all wars and branches of the military will be honored at the Admiral Nimitz Museum with a patriotic concert by the Texas Children’s Chorale on Friday, June 6 at 11:00 a.m. There is no charge to attend the program. Based in San Antonio, the Texas Children’s Chorale has performed throughout the United States and in Europe.