Your guide to weekend fun in Kerr County, July 29-31

Things to do

Friday

The Arts

• Kerr Arts and Cultural Center Art Exhibits — Kerr Arts Cultural Center, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Information: 830-895-2911 The details: Through Aug. 13, three different art exhibits. Paintings by LaRue, "Kerrville Fiber Artists," Fiber art show by local artists, "Hometown Crafts Teacher's Show," an exhibition featuring the work of local teachers, sponsored by Hometown Crafts and Gifts.

• Luckenbach Legacy, Hondo's Daughter, Becky Crouch Patterson Exhibition — Museum of Western Art, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Information: The details: Becky Crouch Patterson, a fifth-generation Texan whose father was the legendary developer of historic tiny-town Luckenbach, made famous by Waylon Jennings's classic song, "Let's Go to Luckenbach, Texas (Back to the Basics of Love." This is Patterson's original art, which he describes as a marriage of Texas Folk Art and Fine Art, plus textiles, memorabilia and works from her life. In addition to her work, Hondo and Luckenbach artifacts fill three cases.

Markets

• Kerrville Farmers Market — A.C. Schreiner Mansion at the Butt-Holdsworth Memorial Library, 4 p.m. Information: The details: The Kerrville Farmers Market features a growers and producers only market in downtown Kerrville. They offer a wide variety of locally sourced produce, meat, eggs, bread, cheese, beer, wine and a selection of prepared food all sourced within the beautiful Texas Hill Country! The final market of the season.

Livestock shows

• Battle of the Cattle — Hill Country Youth Event Center, 8 a.m. Information: https://www.battleofthecattle.com/ The details: We're going back to our roots & putting on an old-school BOC-style show for summer '22! If you've been around BOC for a while, you'll appreciate the classic Battle of the Cattle mega jackpot summer show that we've planned for you, jammed-packed with fantastic prizes, give-aways, a Texas-sized showmanship contest & a steer show that will knock your sombreros off.

Science and Nature

• 1-on-1 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, and discuss various topics, or listen to ideas about nature.

Performing Arts

• "Last Gas" — Playhouse 2000 VK Garage Theater, 7:30 p.m. Information: https://www.playhouse2000.com The details: Nat Paradis is a Red Sox-loving part-time dad. He manages "Paradis' Last Convenient Store," the last place to get gas (or anything) before the Canadian border in northern Maine. When an old flame returns to town, Nat gets a chance to rekindle a romance he gave up on years ago. But sparks fly as he must choose between new love and old. This play takes a hilarious and sometimes heartbreaking look at love lost and found and what it means to "get back to happy."

• "Matilda" — Hill Country Arts Foundation Point Theater, Ingram, 8:30 p.m. Information: https://www.hcaf.com The details: Matilda is a little girl with astonishing wit, intelligence and psychokinetic powers. Unloved by her cruel parents, Matilda impresses her schoolteacher, the highly loveable Miss Honey. During her first term at school, Matilda and Miss Honey profoundly affect each other's lives, as Miss Honey begins recognizing and appreciating Matilda's extraordinary personality.

Dance

• Learn to Belly Dance — Kerr Arts and Cultural Center, 6 p.m. Information: The Cheeky Peacocks Dance Company The details: Bring a yoga mat, a bottle of water and a friend! The class is $10.

Live music

• Mindy Brown — Cafe at the Ridge, 6 p.m. Information: https://www.shopsattheridge.com
• Sean Kendrick — The Hunt Store, 7 p.m. Information: 830-238-4410
• The Tailgaters — Pier 28 River Lounge and Pizzeria, 8 p.m. Information: 830-896-7437
• Mark 2 — Joanne Marie and Me Wine Boutique, 6 p.m. Information: https://www.facebook.com/wineboutique1
• Monte Montgomery — Southern Sky Music Cafe, 7 p.m. Information: https://www.facebook.com/southernskymusiccafe

Saturday, July 30

Fundraiser

• Mo Gives Back — Mo Ranch Information: https://www.moranch.org/attend-a-conference/intergenerational-conferences/mo-gives-back/ The details: The three selected beneficiaries, local community businesses, and organizations are invited to join the fun! Activities include, but are not limited to, three-legged races, cornhole tournaments, farthest rope swing competition, Mo slide, canoe races, egg toss, and many more.

Live music

• Ukulyla — Babez Seafood Bucket, 5-8 p.m. Information: https://www.babezseafoodbucket.com/ The details: The cool ukelele sounds from Ukulyla, who covers some of your favorite songs.
• Boone Holding — Southern Sky Music Cafe, 7 p.m. Information: https://www.facebook.com/southernskymusiccafe

• Travis Pierce Band — Joanne Marie and Me Wine Boutique, 6 p.m. Information: https://www.facebook.com/wineboutique1
• The Reefs — Kerr Arts and Cultural Center, 5:30 p.m. Information: 830-895-2911 The details: Local musicians, The Reefs will bring their feel-good beach music to the Center. Admission is $5 at the door.
• Jaime Villanueva — Cafe at the Ridge, 6 p.m. Information: 830-896-0420
• Nautical Nation — The Hunt Store, 7 p.m. Information: 830-238-4410
• Uncle Brent and the NoStone — Trailhead Beer Garden at Schreiner University, 7 p.m. Information: 830-307-5990 The details: Uncle Brent has been serving great original Texas tunes since 2015. On the regular, Uncle Brent & the NoStone can provide respite to the weary by sharing a few drinks, laughs and music before sending the good people back into the world. Solo or along with his band, Uncle Brent creates a diverse and passionate sound, tipping the hat off to artists like Tom Petty, the Refreshments, and Whiskey Myers.
• Natalie Rose — Crider's Rodeo and Dance Hall, 8 p.m. Information: 830-238-4441

Markets

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

Performing arts

	Playhouse 2000 Jul 27, 2022 ·

"I didn't feel like I was watching a stage play. I felt like I was in the gas station with real people watching their lives and hearing their real thoughts and feelings"

"The set, the lines, the performances, (and) the story were excellently done and it resonated with us – not only did everyone do a stellar job but the story needs to be told"

"Run, do not walk, to see “Last Gas” at Playhouse 2000. The set is beautiful and the acting and direction are phenomenal."

"It's just…..so good"

Only three more chances to catch LAST GAS at the VK Garage Theater this weekend – Friday and Saturday at 7:30 p.m. and Sunday at 2:30 p.m. Join us Sunday for a closing performance reception after the show. https://caillouxperformingarts.com/playhouse-2000/last-gas/

• "Last Gas" — Playhouse 2000 VK Garage Theater, 7:30 p.m. Information: https://www.playhouse2000.com The details: Nat Paradis is a Red Sox-loving part-time dad. He manages "Paradis' Last Convenient Store," the last place to get gas (or anything) before the Canadian border in northern Maine. When an old flame returns to town, Nat gets a chance to rekindle a romance he gave up on years ago. But sparks fly as he must choose between new love and old. This play takes a hilarious and sometimes heartbreaking look at love lost and found and what it means to "get back to happy."
• "Matilda" — Hill Country Arts Foundation Point Theater, Ingram, 8:30 p.m. Information: https://www.hcaf.com The details: Matilda is a little girl with astonishing wit, intelligence and psychokinetic powers. She's unloved by her cruel parents but impresses her schoolteacher, the highly loveable Miss Honey. For her first term at school, Matilda and Miss Honey profoundly affect each other's lives, as Miss Honey begins recognizing and appreciating Matilda's extraordinary personality.

Livestock show

• Battle of the Cattle — Hill Country Youth Event Center, 9 a.m. Information: https://www.battleofthecattle.com/ The details: We're going back to our roots & putting on an old-school BOC-style show for summer '22! If you've been around BOC for a while, you'll appreciate the classic Battle of the Cattle mega jackpot summer show that we've planned for you, jammed-packed with fantastic prizes, give-aways, a Texas-sized showmanship contest and a steer show that will knock your sombreros off.

Sunday, July 31

Livestock show

• Battle of the Cattle — Hill Country Youth Event Center, 9 a.m. Information: https://www.battleofthecattle.com/ The details: We're going back to our roots & putting on an old-school BOC-style show for summer '22! If you've been around BOC for a while, you'll appreciate the classic Battle of the Cattle mega jackpot summer show that we've planned for you, jammed-packed with fantastic prizes, give-aways, a Texas-sized showmanship contest and a steer show that will knock your sombreros off.

Performing Arts

• "Last Gas" — Playhouse 2000 VK Garage Theater, 2:30 p.m. Information: https://www.playhouse2000.com The details: Nat Paradis is a Red Sox-loving part-time dad. He manages "Paradis' Last Convenient Store," the last place to get gas (or anything) before the Canadian border in northern Maine. When an old flame returns to town, Nat gets a chance to rekindle a romance he gave up on years ago. But sparks fly as he must choose between new love and old. This play takes a hilarious and sometimes heartbreaking look at love lost and found and what it means to "get back to happy."