Saturday, March 19
Food for thought
We asked readers about some of their favorite Kerr County dining options and here are some best options — from you.
Breakfast — Save Inn oatmeal flapjacks, according to Leslie Jones. On that note, C.R. Anderson wrote she enjoyed oatmeal flapjacks and bacon from Save Inn.
Lunch — Grilled cheese at Pax on Earl Garrett. Bread is awesome, always perfectly grilled.
Dinner — Wahoo’s fried shrimp, with rice pilaf and green beans. Wahoo sauce on the side, according to Rachel Davidson
Get out and enjoy
- Bird walk and talk — Schreiner University, Lot C, 2100 Memorial Blvd., 9 a.m. Information: https://www.riversidenaturecenter.org The details: Join Paul and Deloris Sellin on a stroll along the River Trail, where you will observe the avian inhabitants and learn about their life histories. All ages and levels of experience are welcome.
- K'Star Emergency Children Shelter & Family Counseling Center Chili Cook-Off & Car/Bike Show — Hill Country Youth Event Center, 10 a.m. Information: leigh.palmer@kstar.org The details: Fun for the entire family. Chili, cars, bikes, music, beer, vendors, etc.
- TRUAA Donation Drive and Adoption Event — Pets Supply Plus, 305 Sidney Baker St., 11 a.m. The details: Texas Round Up Animal Alliance will be out at Pet Supplies Plus collecting donations for the rescues and showing off two of our amazing pups that are looking for their forever home.
- College baseball — Schreiner University, Bob Ford Field, noon. The details: Schreiner University faces a doubleheader against visiting St. Thomas in a Southern Collegiate Athletic Conference game. St. Thomas won Friday's game, 8-3.
- Hill Country Poets Open Mic — Butt-Holdsworth Library, 2-4 p.m. Information: Contact the library reference desk at (830) 258-1274 or Mary Lee Gowland at (559) 760-7641, or visit www.hillcountrypoets.net. The details: The Hill Country Poets will hold an open mic poetry and music event in the Butt-Holdsworth Memorial Library meeting room. Poems and songs do not need to be original, but should inspire and entertain. All material needs to be appropriate for a mixed-age audience.
- All Shook Up Dinner Show — Buckhorn Ranch RV Park, 5:30 p.m. Information: 830-895-0007 The details: Grab your blue suede shoes and join us in the barn for pork chops and drinks and Elvis entertainment.
- Live music by Brent Ryan and Summer Nicole — Pint and Plow Brewing, 6 p.m. Information: https://www.pintandplow.com The details: Hometown kid and bonafide singer-songwriter Brent Ryan spends a little QT on his stage at Pint & Plow, showing the ropes to newcomer Summer Nicole.
- Live music by Dave Kemp — Cafe at the Ridge, 6 p.m. Information: https://www.shopsattheridge.com
- Live music by Dickie Kaiser — Southern Sky Music Cafe, 6:30 p.m. Information: https://www.southernskymusiccafe.com
- Live music by Kimmi Bitter — Trailhead Beer Garden at Schreiner University, 7 p.m. Information: $5 cover. The details: With a strong affinity for the roots of American music, Kimmi Bitter is a throwback mixed between 1960's western twang, sultry twelve-bar blues, and old-fashioned rock n' roll. Bitter styles her songs between the classic sounds of old country and rockabilly legends, such as Patsy Cline & Elvis, to the Laurel Canyon counterculture era, to the late 60s psychedelia of San Fran, this San Diego native's music features a deeply rooted West Coast take on traditional country and soul.
- Live music by Belladonna Theory — La Escondida 1962, 516 Jefferson St., Kerrville, 7 p.m. Information: https://www.facebook.com/events/664230614824260/?ref=newsfeed
- Live music by Guilty Pleasures — Pier 27 River Lounge, 8 p.m. Information: 830-896-7437
- "They Played A Rigged Game" — Hill Country Arts Foundation, Ingram, 7:30 p.m. Information: https://www.hcaf.com The details: This is a new play written by Kerr County playwright David R. Remschel. Michael Dysart has spent his autumn years at Windy Acres Retirement Center relishing his reputation, superiority over others, and the unquestioning loyalty of his fellow resident, Thomas. Michael's perfect utopia sours with the sudden appearance of new resident Alice Dewitt.
Recurring events Tuesday-Saturday
- KACC Exhibits — Kerr Arts and Cultural Center, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Information: https://www.kacckerrville.com The details: Artwork from the Big Seed Youth Artist program, "Schreiner University Seniors Show" Seniors from Schreiner University display their art, "Hill Country Youth Art Exhibit" school children from all over Kerr County show their work.
- "Art of the Plains" — Museum of Western Art, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Information: https://www.museumofwesternart.com The details: 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.
- 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 The details: They feature pottery and ceramics from local artisans.
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