Kerr County is humming, strumming this week, Memorial Day weekend

Our weekly look at the events around Kerr County is a guide for those who need something to do. Since we believe Kerr County is never dull, we provide it for you. The list is subjection additions, subtractions and changes of timing and purpose as we move through time and space. If you want to add something, remove it or change it, let us know — louis.amestoy@kerrcountylead.com

For the Kerrville Folk Festival lineup, which starts Thursday, visit: https://kerrcountylead.com/kerrville-folk-festival-headliner-lineup-through-june-5

Sunday, May 22, 2022

Live music

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• RBQ Band — Pier 27 River Lounge, 3 p.m. Information: 830-896-7437

Monday, May 23, 2022

Public meetings

• Kerr County Commissioners Court, 9 a.m.
• Kerrville Independent School District board of trustees, 6 p.m.

Tuesday, May 24, 2022

Vote — Primary Runoff Election, 7 a.m. to 7 p.m.

• Precinct 1 (100s on your ballot), River Hills Mall, 200 Sidney Baker South
• Precinct 2, (200s on your ballot), Union Church, 101 Travis St
• Precinct 3, (300s on your ballot), Cailloux Theater, 910 Main St.
• Precinct 4, (400s on your ballot), City West Church, 3139 Junction Hwy, Ingram

Public meetings

• Kerrville City Council, 6 p.m.

Exhibits

• Texas Watercolor Society Annual Exhibit — Hill Country Arts Foundation., 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Tuesday-Friday; 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Saturday. Through June 30. Information: https://www.hcaf.com The details: The Hill Country Arts Foundation is hosting the Texas Watercolor Society's 73rd National Exhibit. This exhibit features watercolor pieces by over forty artists from across the United States. In 1949, TWS was founded by Margaret Pace Willson and Amy Freeman Lee with the mission to advance the art of painting in watercolors, and hold annual exhibitions of watercolor paintings. Today, more than 60 years later, TWS continues to promote the high standards set by its founders. Thus, as a national exhibit, TWS proudly takes its place among the elite watercolor organizations in the nation.
• Heaven's Declare Art Exhibition (Recurring through Saturday) — Museum of Western Art, 10 a.m. Information: https://www.museumofwesternart.com The details: Featuring works by renowned artists who celebrate the heavens. The exhibition will feature works by Phil Bob Borman, G. Russell Case, Tim Newton, Laurel Daniel, Linda Glover Gooch, David Griffin, David Grossman, Michael Magrin, Denise LaRue Mahlke, Phil Starke and John Taft.

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• KACC Exhibits (Recurring through Saturday) — Kerr Arts and Cultural Center, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Information: https://www.kacckerrville.com The details: "Monday Painters" members of the Monday Artists painters group exhibit, Paintings by Laura Roberts, "Guadalupe Watercolor Group" judged watercolor exhibits by members of the GWG. Artist reception April 30th, 1–3 p.m.

Wednesday, May 25, 2022

Live Music

• Bernie Wilson — Gravity Check Saloon and Arena, 6:30 p.m. Information: https://www.gravitychecksaloonandarena.com The details: Inviting all songwriters and live music lovers! Hosted by hit songwriter Bernie Nelson, Gravity Check's singer-songwriter series will feature four rounds of singer/songwriter performances. During each round, three different writers will perform three songs each.

Markets and Sales

• 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.
• 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.

Thursday, May 26, 2022

Exhibits

• Southwest Gourd Show — Kerrville Arts and Cultural Center, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Information: https://www.kacckerrville.com The details: See some of the finest examples of gourd-based art and uses during this unique exhibit that runs through July 9.

Live music

• The Collectors Edition — Joanne Marie and Me Wine Bar, Ingram, 6 p.m. Information: (936) 554-8326

Friday, May 27, 2022

Bingo

• Dietert Center Fourth Friday Bingo — Dietert Center, 1-3 p.m. Information: 830-792-4044 The details: A free event. Prizes have been donated. One card per person. Come for lunch at the Friendship Café, and stay for bingo!

The Arts

• Texas Masters of Fine Art and Craft Show — Y.O. Ranch Hotel and Conference Center, 10 a.m. to 7 p.m., Friday-Saturday; 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Sunday. Information: https://www.texasmasters.com The details: The 19th Annual Texas Masters of Fine Art & Craft Show is an exhibition of some of the finest professional artists and craftspeople from all over Texas in the ballrooms of the Y.O. Hotel and Conference Center. This event is free and open to the public.

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Science and Nature

• 101 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, discuss various topics, or listen to ideas about nature.

Markets

• Kerrville Farmers Market — A.C. Schreiner Mansion, 4 p.m. Information: https://kerrvillefarmersmarket.com/ The details: Come down and enjoy a complimentary beer, or buy a handcrafted pizza and enjoy the market.

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Live music

• Tim Porter and Gary Hatch — The Ridge Marketplace, 6 p.m. Information: https://www.shopsattheridge.com
• Joe King Carrasco — Lazy Days Saloon at Roddy Tree Ranch, 6:30 p.m. Information: https://lazydaysandstarrynights.com/ The details: Known as the King of Tex-Mex rock and roll, Joe King Carrasco, creates a stylistic borderland of pop-rock and Latin rhythms. His cross-cultural stew blends cumbias, vamp, salsa, surf, reggae, blues, and Latin-tinged polkas. With over 24 albums to his name, Joe King Carrasco now spends much of his spare time writing music and relentlessly searching for the perfect desolate beach to hang out with his dogs.
• Ariana Ortiz with Mark Lafon — The Hunt Store, 7 p.m. Information: https://www.thehuntstore.com
• Mishmash Band — Pier 27 River Lounge and Pizzeria, 8 p.m. Information: 830-896-7437 The details: Music set lists reflect the most famous rock and dance songs from the 60s through today.
• Mark 2 — Joanne Marie and Me Wine Bar, Ingram, 6 p.m. Information: (936) 554-8326

Saturday, May 28, 2022

Markets

• Heart of the Hills Farmers Market — River Hills Mall parking lot, 8 a.m. Information: 830-370-7476

Texas Heritage

• Criders Opening Night — Criders Rodeo and Dance Hall, 8 p.m. Information: https://cridersrandd.com/band-lineup The details: For 97 years, Crider's Rodeo and Dance Hall has been an entertainment spot along the banks of the Guadalupe River each summer. Camp families, locals & vacationers have all gathered beneath the Old Oak Tree to share friendships, love, and memories every Saturday night from Memorial Day weekend thru Labor Day weekend. From the bright lights of the rodeo action to the beat of the music on the open-air dance floor, there's entertainment for everyone in the family.

Live music

• The Beat Goes On — Schreiner University Robbins Lewis Pavillion, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Information: thebeatgoeson2022@gmail.com The details: Those who know Rick Phipps will be the first to tell you no one would help them more than Phipps. Now Phipps needs some help after fighting COVID-19, resulting in a two-month intensive care unit stay. The support is being drummed up in the community because Phipps is an accomplished drummer — playing with many Kerr County's bands. So, the bands are getting together to hold a benefit concert. Dubbed "The Beat Goes On," the fundraiser's musical lineup is Mike Kasberg Band; Ray Gutierrez; Exit 505 Band; Carlos Dan and the Silver Bullets; Harry and the Hightones.
• Memorial Day Jam — The Ridge Marketplace, Noon to 8 p.m. Information: https://www.shopsattheridge.com The details: The Ridge Marketplace's Ridge Rock Amphitheater will host an afternoon of great live music! Food trucks and a kid zone. The lineup is Josh Murley & Sly, 12-2:30 p.m.; The Jesse Stratton Band, 3-5:30 p.m.; Clay Hollis, 6-8 p.m.

• Blue Oak Band — The Hunt Store, 7 p.m. Information: https://www.thehuntstore.com
• Stacy Antonel — Trailhead Beer Garden at Schreiner University, 7 p.m. Information: https://www.trailheadbeergarden.com The details: Nashville artist Stacy Antonel makes clever, country-leaning Americana that feels vintage and hyper-modern. Admission is $5.

• Starseed — Pier 27 River Lounge and Pizzeria, 8 p.m. Information: 830-896-7437
• Michael Hanscheck — Joanne Marie and Me Wine Bar, Ingram, 6 p.m. Information: (936) 554-8326

Sunday, May 29, 2022

The Arts

• Texas Masters of Fine Art and Craft Show — Y.O. Ranch Hotel and Conference Center, 10 a.m. to 7 p.m., Friday-Saturday; 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Sunday. Information: https://www.texasmasters.com The details: The 19th Annual Texas Masters of Fine Art & Craft Show is an exhibition of some of the finest professional artists and craftspeople from all over Texas in the ballrooms of the Y.O. Hotel and Conference Center. This event is free and open to the public.

Monday, May 30, 2022

Memorial Day

• Memorial Day Wreath Laying Ceremony — Kerr County Courthouse, 10 a.m. Information: The details: The observance honoring our nation’s fallen heroes will be at 10 a.m. at the War Memorial on the Kerr County Courthouse lawn, 700 Main Street in Kerrville. The keynote speaker is retired U.S. Army Lt. Gen. Michael L. Oates, a former commander of the 10th Mountain Division.