OK folks, if you love live music — this is the week for it. There are 16 live music events this week, including Tuesday's Mardi Gras-themed programs. Here's a rundown of everything you need to know about the week ahead:
Recurring events Tuesday-Saturday
"Art of the Plains"
Museum of Western Art
10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Information: https://www.museumofwesternart.com
This artistic celebration features realistic and representational artworks in traditional media depicting the American Great Plains region, including its landscape, wildlife, people, and way of life in historical or modern times.
KACC Art Exhibits
Kerr Arts and Cultural Center
10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Paintings by Elaine Capers & Daneshu Clarke, "Kerrville Art Club Judged Show" members of the Kerrville Art Club show their best work in this judged exhibit, "GAGA Group Show" An insiders look at 16 GAGA member artists who have participated in past A Look Inside digital exhibitions.
Form and Function
Hill Country Arts Foundation, Ingram
10 a.m. to 4 p.m., Tuesday-Friday; 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday.
Information: https://www.hcaf.com
They feature pottery and ceramics from local artisans.
Tuesday, March 1
Mardi Gras
Arcadia Live!
5:30-10 p.m.
Information: https://www.thearcadialive.org/show/mardi-gras-at-arcadia-live/
Arcadia Live is ready to party on Tuesday. The downtown theater and event space hold its first Mardi Gras celebration, with a $25 blowout event. There's live jazz music by Jon Blondell Quintet, and partake in the raffle contest to be crowned Mardi Gras King or Queen! Nominate a friend (or yourself!) for $25, and vote using raffle tickets sold for $5, $10, $15, $20, $25 and $100 — each dollar counts for one vote. We'll tally the votes before the end of this unforgettable night!
Live music by Mike Kasberg Band
Pier 27 River Lounge
6 p.m.
Information: https://www.pier27riverloungepizzeria.com
Wednesday, March 2
Kerr County Women's Chamber 50th Anniversary
Y.O. Ranch Hotel
6 p.m.
Information: https://www.kerrcountywomenschamber.com
Join in and celebrate the Kerr County Women's Chamber 50th Anniversary with music, dinner, history videos and speakers.
Wild West Wine Wednesdays
Museum of Western Art
5:30-7 p.m.
Information: https://www.museumofwesternart.com
Meet the folks from Hill Country Distillers LLC in Comfort. Hear about their products, try out a sample, and enjoy our latest exhibits — all free at the Museum.
Live music with Janet Feld
Trailhead Beer Garden at Schreiner University
7-9 p.m.
Information: https://www.trailheadbeergarden.com
Feld began teaching guitar and music as a summer camp counselor at age 13. She studied psychology in college and became a therapist, but her passion was sharing music in the dorms and coffee shops near campus.
Thursday, March 3
The Hill Country Economic Summit
Hill Country Youth Event Center
7:30 a.m.
Information: https://www.kerrvillechamber.biz/hill-country-economic-summit/
As a vibrant area business, the Kerrville Area Chamber of Commerce knows you have goals for your business and a desire to tell your story. The Hill Country Economic Summit will bring Kerrville and the surrounding communities a current economic update and a State of the Union on important happenings within our region.
Friday, March 4
Kerrville Farmers Market
Butt-Holdsworth Memorial Library
4-6 p.m.
IF:Kerrville
First Baptist Church
Information: https://www.iflocal.com
A simulcasted event shown around the globe (over 50 states and 33 countries). Women are gathering together to get equipped and discover the next step in their calling — to go and make disciples. FBC is so excited to be a host church for the Kerrville community.
Live music by Camerata San Antonio
First Presbyterian Church, Kerrville
4 p.m.
Information: https://www.cameratasa.org
Classical chamber music concert by Camerata San Antonio featuring guest artist, pianist Viktor Valkov. Music from the twilight of the British Empire and the dawn of the 20th century. Coleridge-Taylor: 5 Fantasiestücke, Op. 5. Bridge: Piano Quintet in D Minor.
Live music by Aaron Lacombe
Cafe at the Ridge
6 p.m.
Information: https://www.shopsattheridge.com
Aaron LaCombe is an Austin-based Americana singer-songwriter. Aaron writes and performs heartfelt and soulful songs with a bare-bones style.
Live music by Whiskey 2 Step
Pier 27 River Lounge
6 p.m.
Information: https://www.pier27riverloungepizzeria.com
Open Mic and Karaoke!
Trailhead Beer Garden at Schreiner University
7-9 p.m.
Information: https://www.trailheadbeergarden.com
Open Mic and Karaoke, for those who can take it.
Live music by Jesse Daniel
Arcadia Live!
8:30 p.m.
Information:https://www.thearcadialive.org
Since his debut album in 2018, Jesse Daniel has been an artist impossible to ignore in country music and American songwriting as a whole. He has received commercial success and critical acclaim from the likes of Rolling Stone, SiriusXM Outlaw Country D.J. Shooter Jennings, American Songwriter magazine, and Saving Country Music, among many others.
Saturday, March 5
Cowboy Breakfast and Chili Lunch
Glory Community Garden, Kerrville
9 a.m.
Join the Doyle Community for Cowboy Breakfast and Chili for lunch! Free event, all are welcome.
Kerr County Market Days
Hill Country Youth Event Center
8 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Information: https://www.kerrmarketdays.org
Market Days continues to feature artists and crafters bringing their 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.
Classical Musical Festival
Grace Covenant Presbyterian Church
4 p.m.
Information: https://www.hillcountrychorale.org
The Hill Country Chorale presents its Classical Music Festival.
Lasso De Los Chivos Goat Roping
Gravity Check Saloon and Arena
2 p.m.
Information: https://www.gravitychecksaloonandarena.com
Come out and enjoy a fun day of open and high-stakes goat roping, food and live music.
Ducks Unlimited Banquet
Hill Country Youth Event Center
5 p.m.
Information: https://www.ducks.org
Guns, guns and more guns. It's going to be an exciting and fun time. Great dinner, drinks, raffles and auction. You will not be disappointed with the number of guns, DU merchandise and donated items available for raffle and auction at this year's banquet.
Live music by Landon Lloyd Miller
Trailhead Beer Garden at Schreiner University
5:30 p.m. to 10 p.m.
Information: https://www.trailheadbeergarden.com
Landon Lloyd Miller brings his unique brand of American roots music to Kerrville. It's a southern sound inspired by folk songs, murder ballads, country classics, and everything in between, glued together by a biographical songwriter and multi-instrumentalist whose career path is every bit as diverse as his music. The indy troubadours, The Lonesome Heroes, will join Landon.
Live music by Him and Her Trio
Pint and Plow Brewing Co.
6 p.m.
Information: https://www.pintandplow.com
Singer-songwriter Brenda Freed's strong versatile vocals and rhythm guitar, Michael D'Eath's soulful diatonic and chromatic harmonica, and Jonathan Lee's lead guitar form the Him & Her Trio. Drawing from their three different music backgrounds, the Him & Her Trio plays jazzy, bluesy, folksy originals and covers that appeal to diverse audiences.
Live music by Rueben Darnell
Cafe at the Ridge
6 p.m.
Information: https://www.shopsattheridge.com
Live music by C-Rock
Pier 27 River Lounge
8 p.m.
Information: https://www.pier27riverloungepizzeria.com
Live music by Davey Schank
Southern Sky Music Cafe
6:30 p.m.
Information: https://www.southernskymusiccafe.com/calendar-of-events
Spring Break Getaway
Mo Ranch
Through March 19
Information: https://www.moranch.org
Programs and activities are flexible and tailored to allow you to join in the fun whenever you like, or kick back, relax and explore the ranch on your schedule. Purchase an activity pass for an all-inclusive and exclusive look at some of Mo's most exciting adventures. Activity passes are available for purchase for $25 per person per day.
Sunday, March 6
Live music by Josh Peek
Gravity Check Saloon and Arena
Information: https://www.gravitychecksaloonandarena.com
Live music by The Great Trumpet and Feeding Leroy
Pint and Plow
Noon
Information: https://www.facebook.com/events/1235353863655922/
Feeding Leroy brings a unique blend of folk and cosmic country. This husband and wife duo sings original songs of love, loss and the open road. Chris and Sarah Shotliff first met in middle school 20 years ago in their jerkwater hometown of Henderson, Minnesota. Now married and living in Kerrville, the couple is known as The Great Trumpet. Their sound ranges from gospel folk to honky-tonk funk.
Live music by Guy Forsyth and Jeska
Trailhead Beer Garden at Schreiner University
2:30 p.m.
Information: https://www.trailheadbeergarden.com
The remarkable voice of Jeska Forsyth, who married Guy early in 2018 is the Yin to Guy Forsyth's Yang. Jeska, a singer since childhood, started performing in 3rd Grade theatre and never stopped. She once sang the National Anthem for Nascar, accompanied F-16 Fighter jets, and ruled the San Angelo music scene. Jeska Owned a Blues club in San Angelo named Sealy Flatts, where she met her husband for the first time. Now they are co-writing material for her upcoming album, which people demand every time she sings.
