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The red, white and blue of Kerr County events through July 4

It's another big week of events for all ages as we celebrate the Fourth of July.
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This week's Arcadia Live Featured Event

The Band of Heathens

  • The Band of Heathens — Arcadia Live, 7:30 p.m. Information: https://www.thearcadialive.org/ The details: With their professional lives on hold during the pandemic, The Band of Heathens found a year-long creative workaround. Every Tuesday night, the five-piece group came together via Zoom from their respective homes–from L.A. to Asheville-to host the Good Time Supper Club, a ninety-minute variety program. "It was nice to be able to use music as a connective thread and something that's healing," says guitarist-vocalist Ed Jurdi. Guitarist-vocalist and fellow founding member Gordy Quist agrees. "The show was like a release, where we all connected and forgot about the stuff going on around us. At some point, we decided to bring in guests for an interview, and that turned into 'Hey, let's pre-record a music video of a cover song with each of them.'"

Recurring events

  • 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.
  • 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.

Monday, June 27

Public meetings

  • Kerr County Commissioner's Court, 9 a.m.

Tuesday, June 28

  • Kerrville City Council — Workshop from 4-6 p.m., regular meeting at 6 p.m.

Wednesday, June 29

Public Meetings

  • Kerr County Commissioner's Court, 9 a.m. This special meeting focuses on the 2022-2023 budget.

Puppets

  • Nancy and friends — Cailloux Theater, 10 a.m. Information: https://kerrvilletx.gov/92/Library The details: Nancy Burks Worcester is a much sought-after ventriloquist and public speaker, having performed in nearly every state, as well as Mexico and Newfoundland. She has delighted audiences at storytelling festivals across the Southwest and thousands of churches, schools, and libraries from coast to coast.

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, June 30

Trivia

  • Thirsty Thursday Trivia night — Arcadia Live, 6:30 p.m. Information: https://www.thearcadialive.org/

Live Music

  • Greg Wall — Southern Sky Music Cafe, 6:30 p.m. Information: https://www.facebook.com/southernskymusiccafe

Science and Nature

  • Nature Nights — Riverside Nature Center, 6 p.m. Information: 830-257-4837 The details: What's that? Check the app.

Friday, July 1

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.

Swimming

  • Dive-in Movie — Olympic Pool, 9 p.m. Information: 830-257-7300 The details: Looking for a unique treat that the whole family can enjoy? Why not go to a dive-in movie? You read that right… "dive-in." Families can attend and swim, float, or just dip their toes while a family-friendly film plays on a large poolside screen.

Live Music

  • Colleen Miller — Cafe at the Ridge, 6 p.m. Information: https://www.shopsattheridge.com
  • The Travis Pierce Band — Pint and Plow, 6 p.m. Information: https://www.pintandplow.com The details: Molded from the clay of a Guadalupe backwater, under the Pecans and Cypress and guided by the wisdom of the stars, hometown talent Travis Pierce taps in and pours it out.
  • Matt Daniel — Southern Sky Music Cafe, 6:30 p.m. Information: https://www.facebook.com/southernskymusiccafe
  • Blue Oak Band — The Hunt Store, 7 p.m. Information: https://www.thehuntstore.com
  • Charlie Bravo — Pier 27 River Lounge and Pizzeria, 8 p.m. Information: 830-896-7437

Saturday, July 2

Markets

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

Car show

  • Cars and Coffee — Billy Gene's, 8 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. Information: https://www.billygenes.com The details: Join us at Billy Gene's Restaurant the first Saturday of each month for Cars and Coffee. Antiques, sports cars, lifted trucks, slammed trucks, Jeeps, and project cars…we want to see what you got. Start your Saturday off right – hanging out with car people.

July 4 celebrations

  • Y.O. Ranch Headquarters — Y.O. Ranch Headquarters, 1 p.m. Information: 830-640-3222 The details: BYOB (no glass). A community grill provided. Lots of games and music. Followed by a beautiful sunset and fireworks show.
  • Great American Picnic — Cafe at the Ridge, 3-9:30 p.m. Information: 830-896-0420 The details: Celebrate America with a game of Washers or Cornhole, a watermelon eating contest, food trucks and live music featuring Aaron LaCombe, Brandon Rhyder & Rich O'Toole.

Live Music

  • The Band of Heathens — Arcadia Live, 7:30 p.m. Information: https://www.thearcadialive.org/ The details: With their professional lives on hold during the pandemic, The Band of Heathens found a year-long creative workaround. Every Tuesday night, the five-piece group came together via Zoom from their respective homes–from L.A. to Asheville-to host the Good Time Supper Club, a ninety-minute variety program. "It was nice to be able to use music as a connective thread and something that's healing," says guitarist-vocalist Ed Jurdi. Guitarist-vocalist and fellow founding member Gordy Quist agrees. "The show was like a release, where we all connected and forgot about the stuff going on around us. At some point, we decided to bring in guests for an interview, and that turned into 'Hey, let's pre-record a music video of a cover song with each of them.'"
  • Ghost Town Blues Band — Lazy Days Canteen at Roddy Tree Ranch, 6:30 p.m. Information: https://www.lazydaysandstarrynights.com
  • Darnel Reuben — Cafe at the Ridge, 6 p.m. Information: https://www.shopsattheridge.com
  • The Collector's Edition — The Hunt Store, 7 p.m. Information: https://www.thehuntstore.com
  • John Christopher Way Band — Crider's Rodeo and Dancehall, 9 p.m. Information: https://cridersrandd.com/band-lineup
  • Aaron Lacombe — Cafe at the Ridge, 3 p.m. Information: https://www.shopsattheridge.com
  • Rich O'Toole — Cafe at the Ridge, 5 p.m. Information: https://www.shopsattheridge.com
  • Brandon Rhyder — Cafe at the Ridge, 7 p.m. Information: https://www.shopsattheridge.com

Monday, July 4

Fourth of July

  • Robert Earl Keen Fourth on the River — Louise Hays Park, 2 p.m. to 11 p.m. Information: https://www.thearcadialive.org/ The details: Performers include Del Castillo, Kylie Frey, and a special guest of Robert's with REK as the headliner. A beautiful fireworks display will begin at dusk.

Parade

  • Bluebell Hills Community Parade — Trinity Baptist Church, 9 a.m. Information: katykappel@yahoo.com The details: Celebrate the 4th of July with a 1-mile parade. Kids of every age, decorate your bike, trike, wagon, stroller, your leashed pet, or yourself (please NO motorized rides) and come on down. Festive costumes are encouraged. Popsicles provided by Trinity Baptist Church at the end of the parade.

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Growing up in Southern California, Louis Amestoy remained connected to Texas as the birthplace of his father and grandfather. Texas was always a presence in the family’s life. Amestoy’s great-grandparents settled in San Antonio, Texas, drawn by the city’s connections to Mexico and the region’s German communities. In 2019, Louis Amestoy saw an opportunity to make a home in Texas. After 30 years of working for corporate media chains, Louis Amestoy saw a chance to establish an independent voice in the Texas Hill Country. He launched The Lead to be that vehicle. With investment from Meta, Amestoy began independently publishing on Aug. 9, 2021. The Amestoys have called Kerrville home since 2019.

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