Are you ready to say "Merry Christmas" its that time with Kerr County events Nov. 14-19

Monday, Nov. 14

Fundraiser

A River Runs Through it Online Auction — Riverside Nature Center, through Nov. 21. Information: director@riversidenaturecenter.org. To enter the aucton: bit.ly/3E7nYT9 The details: Riverside Nature Center is launching a fundraising campaign to benefit Hill Country's environmental education and community outreach programs. To better serve their community, RNC is raising donations with an online auction on the virtual fundraising platform. Some coveted eco-adventure travel and sports items include a guided fly-fishing trip, a three-day kayak or paddleboard package for two, a birdwatching tour and cabin for two, and an Electra Townie 7D Comfort bicycle.

Tuesday, Nov. 15

The arts

• Texas Furniture Makers Show — Kerr Arts and Cultural Center, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Information: https://www.kacckerrville.com The details: Texas Furniture Makers' Show® is an annual statewide Competition of the Finest Custom Furniture Makers in Texas. The show is held at the beautiful Kerr Arts & Cultural Center.
• Works We Love Show — Museum of Western Art, 10 a.m. Information: https://www.museumofwesternart.com The details: "Works We Love," featuring Fred Harman, creator of "Red Ryder and Little Beaver." Also on display are works from our permanent collection.

Live music

• Vinyl Night — Inn of the Hills, 7 p.m. Information: 830-895-5000 The details: Vinyl night is a night of listening to music our favorite way and playing records!

Markets and sales

• Art Mart — Hill Country Arts Foundation, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., through Dec. 17. Information: https://www.hcaf.com The details: The annual Hill Country Arts Foundation showcase of hand-made arts and crafts by area artists. Gift ideas that are perfect for holiday giving.

Wednesday, Nov. 16

College basketball

• Schreiner University men (2-0) vs. Concordia University (Texas), 5:30 p.m. at Schreiner University.

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.
• Art Mart — Hill Country Arts Foundation, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., through Dec. 17. Information: https://www.hcaf.com The details: The annual Hill Country Arts Foundation showcase of hand-made arts and crafts by area artists. Gift ideas that are perfect for holiday giving.

The arts

• Texas Furniture Makers Show — Kerr Arts and Cultural Center, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Information: https://www.kacckerrville.com The details: Texas Furniture Makers' Show® is an annual statewide Competition of the Finest Custom Furniture Makers in Texas. The show is held at the beautiful Kerr Arts & Cultural Center.
• Works We Love Show — Museum of Western Art, 10 a.m. Information: https://www.museumofwesternart.com The details: "Works We Love," featuring Fred Harman, creator of "Red Ryder and Little Beaver." Also on display are works from our permanent collection.

Thursday, Nov. 17

Trivia

• Thirsty Thursday Trivia — Arcadia Live, 6:30 p.m. Information: https://www.thearcadialive.org The details: another trivia night and, perhaps, become the new reigning Trivia Champ Team! Beyond bragging rights, winning teams will be awarded gift cards to local restaurants.

Live Music

• Charity Gayle — Calvary Temple Church, 6:30 p.m. Information: https://www.calvary.shor.tn/app The details: A night of worship with the talented singer/songwriter Charity Gayle. She is a powerful vocalist with a reminiscent sound and is the author of "Thank You Jesus for the Blood," "Cleansed," and many more anointed worship songs.
• The Collector's Edition — Joanne Marie and Me Wine Boutique, 6 p.m. Information: https://www.facebook.com/wineboutique1
• Retro Flashback — Southern Sky Music Cafe, 6:30 p.m. Information: https://www.southernskymusiccafe.com

The arts

• Texas Furniture Makers Show — Kerr Arts and Cultural Center, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Information: https://www.kacckerrville.com The details: Texas Furniture Makers' Show® is an annual statewide Competition of the Finest Custom Furniture Makers in Texas. The show is held at the beautiful Kerr Arts & Cultural Center.
• Works We Love Show — Museum of Western Art, 10 a.m. Information: https://www.museumofwesternart.com The details: "Works We Love," featuring Fred Harman, creator of "Red Ryder and Little Beaver." Also on display are works from our permanent collection.

Friday, Nov. 18

Performing Arts

• A Christmas Carol — Hill Country Arts Foundation, Time TBD. Information: https://www.hcaf.com/2022-theatre-season/ The details: A Christmas Carol recounts the story of Ebenezer Scrooge, an elderly miser who is visited by the ghost of his former business partner Jacob Marley and the spirits of Christmas Past, Present and Yet to Come. After their visits, Scrooge is transformed into a kinder, gentler man.

Live Music

• Brennen Leigh and Asleep at the Wheel — Arcadia Live, 8 p.m. Information: https://www.thearcadialive.org The details: Western swing is a fine genre year after year, and you can't beat Asleep at the Wheel, and Brennen Leigh is every bit their peer.
• Dave Kemp — Cafe at the Ridge, 6 p.m. Information: https://www.shopsattheridge.com
• MC and the Mysytx Band — Pier 27 River Lounge and Pizzeria, 8 p.m. Information: https://www.pier27riverlounge.business.site
• Robbie White — Southern Sky Music Cafe, 6:30 p.m. Information: https://www.southernskymusiccafe.com
• The Flashbacks — Joanne Marie and Me Wine Boutique, 6 p.m. Information: https://www.facebook.com/wineboutique1

Science and nature

• Star Party — Schreiner University, 6:30 p.m. Information: kdarvidsson@schreiner.edu The details: The event is free to attend and open to the public. Participants will be able to view celestial objects in the Hill Country sky in the domed observatory containing Schreiner’s 16-inch telescope. Several eight-inch telescopes will also be available for public viewing. Free parking is available adjacent to the center. The entrance gate is along East Main Street across from the Schreiner University baseball and softball fields and is marked by a flagpole. The star party will generally go until about midnight, and participants may come and go at any time. The event will be canceled if the sky is overcast.

Saturday, Nov. 19

The Parade and Christmas events

• Kerrville's Lighted Christmas Parade and Tree Lighting — Downtown Kerrville, Water and Earl Garrett Streets, 6 p.m. Information: https://www.kerrvilletx.gov The details: Officially welcome the holiday season with a lighted parade and the arrival of Santa Claus on his signature fire truck. The parade will commence at the corner of the G St. Bridge and Water St. It will travel westbound on Water St., make a right on Earl Garrett St. and end at the Kerr County Courthouse. After the parade, enjoy a Christmas program, caroling, and the lighting of the Courthouse & 45’ tree ceremony.

• Light The Island — Tranquility Island, Louise Hays Park, 5 p.m. Information: https://www.kerrvilletx.gov The details: A glowing opportunity has come to the Hill Country during the holiday season. The City of Kerrville Parks and Recreation Department plans to decorate the trees of Tranquility Island with Christmas lights in an effort to bring the holiday spirit to Louise Hays Park and The River Trail. This project will be phased over the next several years and the goal is to eventually light the entire island of trees (within reason) from the Tranquility Island bridge to the Lemos Street Bridge. Lights for the Island will turn on, and will remain up and lit, from the Holiday Lighted Parade (late November) to the beginning of January.

Fundraiser

• Monte Carlo Night — Hill Country Youth Event Center, 6 p.m. Information: https://hillcountrycrisiscouncil.com/casinonight/ The details: A fun-filled night with all your favorite Vegas-style table games, plus slot machines. Winnings turn into raffle tickets with many high-end items to choose. Dinner and drinks are included with the ticket.

Science and Nature

• Bird Walk and Talk — Riverside Nature Center, 8 a.m. Information: Please contact the Nature Center for the location of the walk, 830-257-4837 The details: Join Paul and Deloris Sellin on a stroll along the River Trail for a wonderful morning identifying and admiring birds in the Hill Country area. All ages and levels of experience are welcome.

Live Music

• Tanner Usrey — Arcadia Live, 9 p.m. Information: https://www.thearcadialive.org The details: Hailing from Prosper, TX, Tanner Usrey is a singer and storyteller with a vocal styling all his own. Since beginning his career, Tanner’s style has developed into a soulful, Americana-rock sound with heart wrenching lyrics and soul-touching vocals that provide the cherry on top of his unforgettable melodies and hard-hitting sound. As Usrey continues to grow, he has performed at many notable venues and festivals across the nation and with that momentum most recently landed his single “The Light” on the Season 4 finale of Paramount Networks’ hit TV show, Yellowstone.
• Broken Duck Feet Band — Inn of the Hills, 8 p.m. Information: https://www.innofthehills.com
• Kevin McCormick — Cafe at the Ridge, 6 p.m. Information: https://www.shopsattheridge.com
• Gary Patrick — Southern Sky Music Cafe, 6:30 p.m. Information: https://www.southernskymusiccafe.com
• Star Seed — Pier 27 River Lounge and Pizzeria, 8 p.m. Information: https://www.pier27riverlounge.business.site

Fun Runs

• Kerrville Board of Realtors Tuition Trot — Louise Hays Park, 9 am. Information: https://www.athleteguild.com The details: Kerrville Board of Realtor's scholarship fundraiser for local high school students.

Markets

• Heart of the Hills Farmers Market — Riverhills Mall parking lot, 8 a.m. Information: https://www.heartofthehillsfarmersmarket.com
• Alternative Christmas Gift Market — First Presbyterian Church, Kerrville, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Information: https://www.fpckerrville.org The details: There will be five ministries offering fair trade items for gifting.