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Your Kerr County is a weekend of music, cars and a farce

Enjoy a play at The Pointe Theater, or Shakespeare in the Park.

Are you ready for the weekend? We are! Here are some of the events set for this weekend in and around Kerr County.

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.

Friday, June 3, 2022

Kerrville Folk Festival

Starting at 7:30 p.m. in the Kennedy Outdoor Amphitheater

  • Chuck Brodsky
  • Susan Gibson
  • Pat Byrne Band
  • Ron Artis II and the Truth

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.

Theater

  • Rumors — The Point Outdoor Theater, Ingram, 8:30 p.m. Information: https://www.hcaf.com The details: The show runs through June 25. At a large, tastefully-appointed Sneden's Landing townhouse, the Deputy Mayor of New York has just shot himself. Though only a flesh wound, four couples are about to experience a severe attack of Farce. Gathering for their tenth wedding anniversary, the host lies bleeding in the other room, and his wife is nowhere in sight. His lawyer, Ken, and wife, Chris, must get "the story" straight before the other guests arrive. The evening spins off into classic farcical hilarity as the confusions and miscommunications mount.
  • Shakespeare in the Park — Louise Hays Park, 8:30 p.m. Information: 830-896-9393 The details: Playhouse 2000 partners with the city of Kerrville Parks and Recreation Department and the Tivy High School Technical Theater Department to bring the Bard to Louise Hays Park. "Pericles," Prince of Tyre, leaves home to escape death only to win a jousting contest and marry a princess. His family sails with him once he can return home, but a storm separates them, so Pericles returns alone. Years later, Pericles finds his daughter and reunites with the wife he had thought dead.

Outdoors

  • 101 with a naturalist — Riverside Nature Center, 10 a.m. to noon. Information: 830-257-4837 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 and listen to ideas about nature.

Wine and Spirits

  • First Friday Wine Share — Pop Hair Art, 6 p.m. Information: (830) 955-5533 The details: A fun way to meet new or different wines, people and places of business. Please bring no more than one bottle of wine for every two people.

Live music

  • Jim Turner — Cafe at the Ridge, 6 p.m. Information: https://www.shopsattheridge.com
  • Jessie Wren featuring Tre Guzardo — Trailhead Beer Garden at Schreiner University, 7 p.m. Information: https://www.trailheadbeergarden.com The details: Born and raised in Kerrville, Jessie Wren attended Berklee College of Music in Boston and graduated in 2017 with a degree in Vocal Performance. Tre and Jessie have been performing together since Jessie moved back to Kerrville in 2019.
  • Mark Odom Band — Pier 27 River Lounge and Pizzeria, 8 p.m. Information: 830-896-7437
  • Bill Mahko — Joanne Marie and Me Wine Boutique, Ingram, 6-9 p.m.

Movies

  • Movies in the Park — Kerrville Schreiner Park, 8:30 p.m. Information: 830-257-7300 The details: Enjoy the grumpy ogre named Shrek as a donkey pesters him.

Saturday, June 4, 2022

Kerrville Folk Festival

Starting at 7:30 p.m. in the Kennedy Outdoor Amphitheater

  • Darden Smith
  • John Elliott
  • Kimmie Rhodes
  • Michael Martin Murphy

Car show

  • Cars and Coffee — Billy Gene's Restaurant, 8 a.m. Information: 830-895-7377 The details: Billy Gene's Restaurant hosts this car show on the first Saturday of each month. Antiques, sports cars, lifted trucks, slammed trucks, Jeeps and project cars.

Protest

  • Gun Violence Awareness — Kerr County Courthouse, 9 a.m. The details: A rally against gun violence.

Pets

  • Barking Lot — Chick-Fil-A, 5-7 p.m. The details: Bring your dogs and get a free Chick-Fil-A pup cup. There will be other giveaways and dog adoption applications from Freeman-Fritz Animal Shelter.

Markets

  • Hill Country Swap Meet and Market Days — Hill Country Youth Event Center, 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. Information: https://www.kerrmarketdays.org The details: A community garage sale and flea market with all types of merchandise. Buy, sell and trade. Antiques, collectibles, new, used, books, tools, furniture, household items, sporting goods, etc. Concessions available, indoor, free parking and pet friendly.
  • Hill Country Gun Show — Hill Country Veterans Center, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Information: https://www.gunshowtrader.com The details: All proceeds go to veterans.
  • Summer Market — Kerrville Hills Winery, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Information: https://kerrvillehillswinery.com/ The details: There's win and shopping. What more can you ask?
  • Heart of the Hills Farmers Market — River Hills Mall parking lot, 8 a.m. Information: 830-370-7476

Live music

Reuben Darnell plays at Cafe at the Ridge on Saturday night.

  • Reuben Darnell — Cafe at the Ridge, 6 p.m. Information: https://www.shopsattheridge.com
  • Battle of the church bands — Lazy Days Canteen at Roddy Tree Ranch, 6 p.m. Information: 830-367-2871 The details: The finals of the battle of the church bands.
  • Turning Point — Arcadia Live, 8:30 p.m. Information: 830-315-5483 The details: A local band with a dedicated following. Playing classics from various genres and generations with a unique and eclectic interpretation.
  • Chris Saucedo Band — Crider's Rodeo and Dance Hall, 8 p.m. Information: https://cridersrandd.com/band-lineup
  • Tejano Image — La Escondida 1962, 7 p.m. Information: https://www.facebook.com/La-Escondida-1962-402905176935599

Theater

  • Rumors — The Point Outdoor Theater, Ingram, 8:30 p.m. Information: https://www.hcaf.com The details: The show runs through June 25. At a large, tastefully-appointed Sneden's Landing townhouse, the Deputy Mayor of New York has just shot himself. Though only a flesh wound, four couples are about to experience a severe attack of Farce. Gathering for their tenth wedding anniversary, the host lies bleeding in the other room, and his wife is nowhere in sight. His lawyer, Ken, and wife, Chris, must get "the story" straight before the other guests arrive. The evening spins off into classic farcical hilarity as the confusions and miscommunications mount.
  • Shakespeare in the Park — Louise Hays Park, 8:30 p.m. Information: 830-896-9393 The details: Playhouse 2000 partners with the city of Kerrville Parks and Recreation Department and the Tivy High School Technical Theater Department to bring the Bard to Louise Hays Park. "Pericles," Prince of Tyre, leaves home to escape death only to win a jousting contest and marry a princess. His family sails with him once he can return home, but a storm separates them, so Pericles returns alone. Years later, Pericles finds his daughter and reunites with the wife he had thought dead.

Sunday, June 5, 2022

Kerrville Folk Festival

Starting at 7:30 p.m. in the Kennedy Outdoor Amphitheater

  • Trout Fishing in America
  • The Deer
  • Nesting Dolls
  • Green Mountain Grass

Faith

  • Cowboy Camp Meeting — Hill Country Camp Meeting, Mountain Home, 3 p.m. Information: https://cowboycampmeeting.net/schedule.html The details: Christians from all over leave their denominations "at the gate" and come together for a wonderful week of worship, study, praise and fellowship! Join your family and friends in the shade of our majestic live oak trees and our historic tabernacle as we give Glory to God and His Word.

Markets

  • Hill Country Gun Show — Hill Country Veterans Center, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Information: https://www.gunshowtrader.com The details: All proceeds go to veterans.

Live music

  • The RBQ Band — Pier 27 River Lounge and Pizzeria, 3 p.m. Information: 830-8967437

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