We are in the waning days of summer and we still have plenty to do in Kerr County in August. This week we've found 41 things for you to do! Are we missing something? Send us an email at louis.amestoy@kerrcountylead.com
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Recurring events
- Kerr Arts Exhibits — Kerr Arts and Cultural Center, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Information: https://www.kacckerrville.com The details: Three art exhibits. Paintings by James Crouse, “Images” KACC judged membership show, “Photoquest” a judged exhibit featuring images captured by members of the Kerrville Camera Club. Artists reception August 27th, 1-3 p.m.
- Luckenbach Legacy, Hondo's Daughter, Becky Crouch Patterson Exhibition — Museum of Western Art, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Information: The details: Becky Crouch Patterson, a fifth-generation Texan whose father was the legendary developer of historic tiny-town Luckenbach, made famous by Waylon Jennings's classic song, "Let's Go to Luckenbach, Texas (Back to the Basics of Love." This is Patterson's original art, described as a marriage of Texas Folk Art and Fine Art, plus textiles, memorabilia and works from her life. In addition to her work, Hondo and Luckenbach artifacts fill three cases.
- Hill Country Arts Foundation Member's Show — Hill Country Arts Foundation, Ingram, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., Information: https://www.hcaf.com The details: Featuring art by HCAF member artists.
Tuesday, Aug. 30
High school volleyball
- Center Point at Our Lady of the Hills, 6 p.m.
Live music
- Vinyl Night — Inn of the Hills, 7 p.m. Information: Fcampbell@innofthehills.com The details: A night of solid tunes presented through the vinyl. Good company.
Exhibits
- Hill Country Music — Kerr Regional History Center, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Tuesday-Thursday through Sept. 8. Information: 830-258-1274 The details: An exhibition about the rich history of Hill Country music. Learn how country music was created and helped inspire other music genres, and how a German music teacher, Julius Weiss, helped inspire Scott Joplin to create ragtime and become the "King of Ragtime." The exhibit will feature the Kerrville Folk Festival and how the event inspired the music scene in Texas.
- Mexico: Splendor of Thirty Centuries — Kerr Regional History Center, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Tuesday-Thursday through Sept. 8. Information: 830-258-1274 The details: An exhibition based on the Metropolitan Museum of Art and the San Antonio Museum of Art's international exhibition, and organized by Humanities Texas, the state affiliate of the National Endowment for the Humanities. In Mexico, two civilizations have lived and fought across the land and within the soul of every individual. One civilization is native to the Americas. The other originated in Europe, but now is so firmly ensconced that it has become an elemental part of the Mexican character. "Mexico" presents 3,000 years of Mexican culture and history. Photography highlights stone sculptures from prehistoric times, liturgical artifacts from Colonial Days, 19th-century portraits and landscapes, and works on canvas and paper by 20th-century muralists. The exhibition enhances appreciation of Mexico's richness and complexity and its people.
Wednesday, Aug. 31
Live music
- Walt Wilkins — Trailhead Beer Garden at Schreiner University, 7 p.m. Information: https://www.trailheadbeergarden.com The details: Songwriter, singer, traveler, troubadour – the calling he answered, the life he chose, the way he made.
Markets and sales
- Kerr County Produce Market Day — The Big Red Barn, 10 a.m., Information: 830-896-7330 The details: Kerr County Produce Market Day (The Big Red Barn). Local Hill Country wholesale warehouse distributor for the finest fruits and vegetables. Open to the public.
- Friends of the Library Book Sale — Butt-Holdsworth Memorial Library, 1–3 p.m. Information: https://kerrvillet.gov/349/FOTL-Book-Sale The details: Looking for a great read? Or better yet, come down and support the work of Friends of the Library. Maybe find a banned book? That sounds like a fun day to us.
Thursday, Sept. 1
Exhibits
- Vicki Keese Art Exhibit — Kerrville Hills Winery, 11 a.m. to 6 p.m., Thursday-Saturday, noon to 5 p.m. Sundays. Through Oct. 30. Information: https://www.dancingdogsdesign.com The details: Artist Vicki Keese has an exhibition at Kerrville Hills Winery through the end of October. Stop by and enjoy some great wine and art. The show includes various original art to enhance the walls of your home, business and outdoor space.
- Hill Country Music — Kerr Regional History Center, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Tuesday-Thursday through Sept. 8. Information: 830-258-1274 The details: An exhibition about the rich history of Hill Country music. Learn how country music was created and helped inspire other music genres, and how a German music teacher, Julius Weiss, helped inspire Scott Joplin to create ragtime and become the "King of Ragtime." The exhibit will feature the Kerrville Folk Festival and how the event inspired the music scene in Texas.
- Mexico: Splendor of Thirty Centuries — Kerr Regional History Center, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Tuesday-Thursday through Sept. 8. Information: 830-258-1274 The details: An exhibition based on the Metropolitan Museum of Art and the San Antonio Museum of Art's international exhibition, and organized by Humanities Texas, the state affiliate of the National Endowment for the Humanities. In Mexico, two civilizations have lived and fought across the land and within the soul of every individual. One civilization is native to the Americas. The other originated in Europe, but now is so firmly ensconced that it has become an elemental part of the Mexican character. "Mexico" presents 3,000 years of Mexican culture and history. Photography highlights stone sculptures from prehistoric times, liturgical artifacts from Colonial Days, 19th-century portraits and landscapes, and works on canvas and paper by 20th-century muralists. The exhibition enhances appreciation of Mexico's richness and complexity and its people.
Religious
- Goodness of God — Inn of the Hills, 6:30 p.m. Information: https://www.forgeministries.org The details: Forge Ministries 8th annual family conference. The theme this year is The Goodness of God. A search to see what the Scriptures say about God being good and how He is good in all His doings.
Comedy
- Kristin Linder and Jerry Wayne Longmire — Arcadia Live!, 6 p.m. Information: https://www.thearcadialive.org The details: Kristin Lindner's sardonic take on marriage and raising children resonates with her audiences; she is considered one of the funniest, most pragmatic voices of modern, adorably flustered femininity. At first glance, some might make the mistake that Jerry Wayne is just another country boy with a flair for storytelling. However, less than two minutes into his stage performance, you will realize this is not the case with "Jay Dubya."
Live music
- Jake and Keith — Joanne Marie and Me Wine Boutique, Ingram, 6 p.m. Information: https://www.facebook.com/wineboutique1
Friday, Sept. 2
High school football
- Ingram Tom Moore at Comfort, 7 p.m.
- Iraan at Center Point, 7 p.m.
- Tivy at San Antonio Davenport, 7 p.m.
- RRAA at Our Lady of the Hills, 7 p.m.
Markets and Sales
- Kerrville Farmer's Market — Butt Holdsworth Memorial Library, 4 p.m. Information: https://www.kerrvillefarmersmarket.com The details: There are some key changes to the market, with new management, and some additions and subtractions to the lineup. There's a wide variety of locally sourced produce, meat, eggs, bread, cheese, beer, wine and a selection of prepared food, all sourced within the Texas Hill Country.
Religious
- Goodness of God — Inn of the Hills, 6:30 p.m. Information: https://www.forgeministries.org The details: Forge Ministries 8th annual family conference. The theme this year is The Goodness of God. A search to see what the Scriptures say about God being good and how He is good in all His doings.
Science and Nature
- 1-on-1 with a naturalist — Riverside Nature Center, 10 a.m. Information: https://www.riversidenaturecenter.org The details: Naturalist, author, and columnist Jim Stanley and Texas Master Naturalist and native plant enthusiast John Hucksteadt will be available to meet one-on-one to answer questions, and discuss various topics, or listen to ideas about nature.
Live Music
- Bradley Sherrer — Cafe at the Ridge, 6 p.m. Information: https://www.shopsattheridge.com
- The Partners — Pint and Plow Brewing Co., 6 p.m. Information: https://www.pintandplow.com The details: A little punk a little country, live on the patio stage.
- Braydon Zink — Southern Sky Music Cafe, 7 p.m. Information: https://www.southernskymusiccafe.com
- Cornbread — Trailhead Beer Garden at Schreiner University, 7:30 p.m. Information: https://www.trailheadbeergarden.com The details: Cornbread is a country artist and native Texan. Many artists have greatly influenced his vocal styles, such as Diamond Rio, Joe Diffie, Mark Chesnutt, Merle Haggard, George Jones, Shenandoah, Bob Seger, Clint Black, Chris Stapleton, Tracy Lawrence, George Strait, and Garth Brooks.
- Mark Odom Band — Pier 27 River Lounge and Pizzeria, 8 p.m. Information: 830-896-7437.
- Bill Mahko — Joanne Marie and Me Wine Boutique, Ingram, 6 p.m. Information: https://www.facebook.com/wineboutique1
- Matthew Butler — Arcadia Live, 7 p.m. Information: https://www.thearcadialive.org The details: Enjoy a magical evening of music, drinks and sunset along The Guadalupe River on the back deck at Arcadia Live.
Dance
- Learn to Belly Dance — Kerr Arts and Cultural Center, 6 p.m. Information: The Cheeky Peacocks Dance Company The details: Bring a yoga mat, a bottle of water and a friend! The class is $10.
Saturday, Sept. 3
Markets and sales
- Hill Country Market Days and Swap Meet — Hill Country Youth Event Center, 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. Information: https://www.kerrmarketdays.org The details: Market Days continues to feature artists and crafters bringing their own original handcrafted jewelry, fiber, wood, metal, soaps, lotions and home decor, and unique, one-of-a-kind items. Indoors, free parking and leashed-pet friendly. Be sure and visit Kerrville Pets Alive! booth. Pet some animals, grab some swag and see how Kerrville Pets Alive! benefits the Kerr County pets.
- Heart of the Hills Farmers Market — River Hills Mall parking lot, 8 a.m. Information: 830-370-7476
Live music
- Britt Ballenger Band — Crider's Rodeo and Dancehall, 8 p.m. Information: https://cridersrandd.com/band-lineup
- Reuben Darnell — Cafe at the Ridge, 6 p.m. Information: https://www.shopsattheridge.com
- Noel Bullard — Southern Sky Music Cafe, 7 p.m. Information: https://www.southernskymusiccafe.com
- Ellis Bullard — Trailhead Beer Garden at Schreiner University, 8 p.m. Information: https://www.trailheadbeergarden.com The details: Good-time Honky Tonk band from Austin, Ellis Bullard for September's "First Saturday Dance" at Trailhead.
- RXS Band — Pier 27 River Lounge and Pizzeria, 8 p.m. Information: 830-896-7437.
Performing Arts
- The Nerd — Hill Country Arts Foundation, 2:30 p.m. Information: https://www.hcaf.com The details: Willum Cubbert has often told his friends about the debt he owes to Rick Steadman, a fellow ex-GI whom he has never met but who saved his life after he was seriously wounded in Vietnam. He has written to Rick to say that, as long as he is alive, "you will have somebody on Earth who will do anything for you" —so Willum is delighted when Rick shows up unexpectedly at his apartment on the night of his thirty-fourth birthday party. But his delight soon fades as it becomes apparent that Rick is a hopeless "nerd" —a bumbling oaf with no social sense, little intelligence and less tact. And Rick stays on and on, his continued presence among Willum and his friends leading to one uproarious incident after another until the normally placid Willum finds himself contemplating violence—a dire development which, happily, is staved off by the surprising "twist" ending of the play.
Religious
- Goodness of God — Inn of the Hills, 6:30 p.m. Information: https://www.forgeministries.org The details: Forge Ministries 8th annual family conference. The theme this year is The Goodness of God. A search to see what the Scriptures say about God being good and how He is good in all His doings.
Sunday, Sept. 4
Karaoke
- Karaoke Night — Pier 27 River Lounge and Pizzeria, 8 p.m. Information: 830-896-7437
Monday, Sept. 5
Labor Day
Fun runs
- Labor Day Walk-A-Fun — Louise Hays Park, 8 a.m. Information: https://www.kerrvillerotary.org The details: Join the Rotary Club of Kerrville at Louise Hays Park and walk the beautiful Kerrville River Trail, 2 miles or 4 miles, and enjoy fun, fellowship and family activities.
