We are in the waning days of summer, although the weather doesn't know that, and we still have plenty to do in Kerr County in August. Are we missing something? Send us an email at louis.amestoy@kerrcountylead.com
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Recurring events
Tuesday-Saturday
- 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, described 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.
- Hill Country Arts Foundation Member's Show — Hill Country Arts Foundation, Ingram, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., Information: https://www.hcaf.com The details: Featuring art by HCAF member artists.
Monday, Aug. 15
Tuesday, Aug. 16
High school volleyball
- Medina Valley at Tivy, 7 p.m.
- Comfort at Center Point, 6 p.m.
Wednesday, Aug. 17
Education
- Our Museum of Us: Curating Your Family's Stuff into a Digital Future — Upper Guadalupe River Authority, 2-4 p.m. Information: 830-896-5445 The details: a hands-on workshop with Dr. Mark Standley. Sometimes our stuff possesses us, as much as we keep it. We accumulate stuff throughout our lives in our' hills of enough'. We have stories about our things but don't always take the time to share them with others. During this workshop, participants will learn how to ask questions, curate stories and digitally record memories and items of value with their smartphones or other devices.
Markets and sales
- 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.
- 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.
Live music
- Bernice Lewis — Trailhead Beer Garden at Schreiner University, 7 p.m. Information: https://www.trailheadbeergarden.com The details: Bernice is a published poet, a producer, and educator extraordinaire and storyteller. Bernice — who studied vocal improvisation with Bobby McFerrin, guitar technique with Alex DeGrassi and Guy van Duser, and songwriting with Rosanne Cash and Cris Williamson — has been a featured performer on NPR's Mountain Stage program, as well as at the Kennedy Center. She's a New Folk finalist and no stranger to Kerrville, where she'll bring over 40 years of live music performance experience.
Thursday, Aug. 18
Trivia
- Thirsty Thursday Trivia Night — Arcadia Live!, 5:45 p.m. Information: https://www.thearcadialive.org The details: Join the fun-filled crew at Arcadia Live for another trivia night and, perhaps, become the new reigning Trivia Champ Team! Beyond bragging rights, winning teams will be awarded gift cards to local restaurants.
Friday, Aug. 19
Live music
- Callie Stetler — Cafe at the Ridge, 6 p.m. Information: https://www.shopsattheridge.com
- Justin Heflin — Southern Sky Music Cafe, 7 p.m. Information: https://www.southernskymusiccafe.com
- Jake Martin — Arcadia Live, 7 p.m. Information: https://www.thearcadialive.org The details: Join Arcadia Live for another gorgeous night on the back deck for an acoustic concert.
- Charlie Bravo — Pier 27 River Lounge and Pizzeria, 8 p.m. Information: 830-896-7437
Performing Arts
- The Nerd — Hill Country Arts Foundation, 7:30 p.m. Information: https://www.hcaf.com The details: Willum Cubbert has often told his friends about the debt he owes to Rick Steadman, a fellow ex-GI whom he has never met but who saved his life after he was seriously wounded in Vietnam. He has written to Rick to say that, as long as he is alive, "you will have somebody on Earth who will do anything for you" —so Willum is delighted when Rick shows up unexpectedly at his apartment on the night of his thirty-fourth birthday party. But his delight soon fades as it becomes apparent that Rick is a hopeless "nerd" —a bumbling oaf with no social sense, little intelligence and less tact. And Rick stays on and on, his continued presence among Willum and his friends leading to one uproarious incident after another until the normally placid Willum finds himself contemplating violence—a dire development which, happily, is staved off by the surprising "twist" ending of the play.
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.
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.
Saturday, Aug. 20
Nature
- Bird Walk and Talk — Dietert Center, 8 a.m. Information: rnc.kerrville@gmail.com The details: Join Paul and Deloris Sellin on a stroll along the River Trail for a wonderful morning identifying & admiring birds in the Hill Country area. All ages and levels of experience are welcome.
Live music
- 830 Fest — Hill Country Youth Event Center, 2-10 p.m. Information: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/justin-case-and-deebaby-live-tickets-379340566847?fbclid=IwAR01_Q0253hA_2xyJW8Qf_y7xyPx9IJcxQIUbNcKGZO-tjpu_k9I_tcYizA The details: Musical performances by Justin Case, Dee Baby, King Kylee Lee, Daughters of SPM and Carley. End of Summer Bash. Live music, car display, corn hole and horseshoe tourney, food and drink vendors, children's s activities, and more.
- Homer Whisenant — Cafe at the Ridge, 6 p.m. Information: 830-367-2735 The details: Homer Whisenant is a Hill Country Musician who started playing and singing at an early age, songs learned from jukeboxes, dance hall bands, and a 78 rpm record collection as well as country radio and blues records. His original songs include Folks and Friends, Above the Timberline, Aint' Got Time For The Blues, and many others.
- Juniper Djinn — Trailhead Beer Garden at Schreiner University, 7 p.m. Information: https://www.trailheadbeergarden.com The details: The intimate sounds of the great 30s and 40s Jazz era come to new life with Juniper Djinn.
- My One and Only — Southern Sky Music Cafe, 7 p.m. Information: https://www.southernskymusiccafe.com
- Starseed — Pier 27 River Lounge and Pizzeria, 8 p.m. Information: 830-896-7437
- Drew Moreland and The Neon Hustle — Crider's Rodeo and Dancehall, 8 p.m. Information: https://cridersrandd.com/band-lineup
Equestrian
- Bandera Shooters Mounted Shooting — Gravity Check Saloon and Arena, 10 a.m. Information: https://www.gravitychecksaloonandarena.com The details: Come on out for a great day of fun and excitement as you are entertained by the Bandera Shooters, members of the Cowboy Mounted Shooters of America
Livestock
- Texas Two-Step Sale — Hill Country Youth Event Center, 2 p.m. Information: https://www.Texas2StepSale.com The details: Offering an Elite Selection of Wether Does, Fullblood Does and Sire Prospects. Just in time for Texas Major Show Validation.
Markets and sales
- Heart of the Hills Farmers Market — River Hills Mall parking lot, 8 a.m. Information: 830-370-7476
Performing Arts
- The Nerd — Hill Country Arts Foundation, 7:30 p.m. Information: https://www.hcaf.com The details: Willum Cubbert has often told his friends about the debt he owes to Rick Steadman, a fellow ex-GI whom he has never met but who saved his life after he was seriously wounded in Vietnam. He has written to Rick to say that, as long as he is alive, "you will have somebody on Earth who will do anything for you" —so Willum is delighted when Rick shows up unexpectedly at his apartment on the night of his thirty-fourth birthday party. But his delight soon fades as it becomes apparent that Rick is a hopeless "nerd" —a bumbling oaf with no social sense, little intelligence and less tact. And Rick stays on and on, his continued presence among Willum and his friends leading to one uproarious incident after another until the normally placid Willum finds himself contemplating violence—a dire development which, happily, is staved off by the surprising "twist" ending of the play.
Sunday, Aug. 21
Live music
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- Terri Hendrix and Lloyd Maines — Trailhead Beer Garden at Schreiner University, 2:30 p.m. Information: https://www.trailheadbeergarden.com The details: Sunday Afternoon Songwriters hosted by Bill Muse. Produced by Schreiner University Songkeepers and sponsored by River Trail Cottages. Terri Hendrix is a pioneering independent Texas songwriter who spins sorrow into joy and wrings wisdom from the blues with poetic grace and engaging melodic flair that has endeared her to three generations of fans around the globe.
- RBQ Band — Pier 27 River Lounge and Pizzeria, 3 p.m. Information: 830-896-7437
Performing Arts
- The Nerd — Hill Country Arts Foundation, 2:30 p.m. Information: https://www.hcaf.com The details: Willum Cubbert has often told his friends about the debt he owes to Rick Steadman, a fellow ex-GI whom he has never met but who saved his life after he was seriously wounded in Vietnam. He has written to Rick to say that, as long as he is alive, "you will have somebody on Earth who will do anything for you" —so Willum is delighted when Rick shows up unexpectedly at his apartment on the night of his thirty-fourth birthday party. But his delight soon fades as it becomes apparent that Rick is a hopeless "nerd" —a bumbling oaf with no social sense, little intelligence and less tact. And Rick stays on and on, his continued presence among Willum and his friends leading to one uproarious incident after another until the normally placid Willum finds himself contemplating violence—a dire development which, happily, is staved off by the surprising "twist" ending of the play.
Monday, Aug. 22
Tuesday, Aug. 23
High school volleyball
- San Antonio MacArthur at Tivy, 6:15 p.m.
- Dhanis at Ingram Tom Moore, 6 p.m.
High school tennis
- Fredericksburg at Tivy, H-E-B Tennis Center, 4 p.m.
Wednesday, Aug. 24
Markets and sales
- 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.
- 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.
Thursday, Aug. 25
Karaoke
Karaoke Night — Arcadia Live!, 6 p.m. Information: https://www.thearcadialive.org The details: Join us for Thirsty Thursdays at Arcadia Live, the place to be on Thursday nights. Bring some friends and sing your heart out to your favorite tunes. Full bar open.
Friday, Aug. 26
High school football
- Medina Valley at Tivy, 7 p.m.
- Stockdale at Ingram Tom Moore, 7 p.m.
- San Antonio St. Anthony at Center Point, 7:30 p.m.
- Austin Valor at Our Lady of the Hills, 7:30 p.m.
Live music
- Eley Buck Davis — Southern Sky Music Cafe, 7 p.m.
- Reggae on the Guadalupe — Lazy Days Canteen at Roddy Tree Ranch, 5:30 p.m. (gates open at 1 p.m.) Information: https://www.roddytree.com/lazy-days-canteen.html The details: Enjoy two days of Reggae music with headliners "The Expendables."
Performing Arts
- The Nerd — Hill Country Arts Foundation, 7:30 p.m. Information: https://www.hcaf.com The details: Willum Cubbert has often told his friends about the debt he owes to Rick Steadman, a fellow ex-GI whom he has never met but who saved his life after he was seriously wounded in Vietnam. He has written to Rick to say that, as long as he is alive, "you will have somebody on Earth who will do anything for you" —so Willum is delighted when Rick shows up unexpectedly at his apartment on the night of his thirty-fourth birthday party. But his delight soon fades as it becomes apparent that Rick is a hopeless "nerd" —a bumbling oaf with no social sense, little intelligence and less tact. And Rick stays on and on, his continued presence among Willum and his friends leading to one uproarious incident after another until the normally placid Willum finds himself contemplating violence—a dire development which, happily, is staved off by the surprising "twist" ending of the play.
Saturday, Aug. 27
Live music
- Ariel Hutchins — Crider's Rodeo and Dancehall, 8 p.m. Information: https://cridersrandd.com/band-lineup
- Modal Mojo — Cafe at the Ridge, 6 p.m., Information: https://www.shopsattheridge.com
- Chris Boss — Pier 27 River Lounge and Pizzeria, 8 p.m. Information: 830-896-7437
- Reggae on the Guadalupe — Lazy Days Canteen at Roddy Tree Ranch, 5:30 p.m. (gates open at 1 p.m.) Information: https://www.roddytree.com/lazy-days-canteen.html The details: Enjoy two days of Reggae music with headliners "The Expendables."
Livestock
- Pig Show — Hill Country Youth Ranch, 5 p.m. Information: 361-920-1015 The details: The Alliance Pig Sale.
Trivia
- Golf Trivia Night — Arcadia Live, 6:30 p.m., Information: https://www.thearcadialive.org The details: We're wondering if there will be questions about the LIV Tour, or will it be reserved for the PGA?
Car Shows
- The River Roadster Show — Louise Hays Park, 4 p.m. Information: https://kerrvilletx.gov/1626/Kerrville-River-Roadster-Show The details: This free event is open to cars of all sizes, colors and speeds. Bring the family out to enjoy a beautiful night under the stars with cars, music, food and fun! You don't need a hot rod or classic to enjoy the fun! There will be live music and sweet treats available for purchase.
Performing Arts
- The Nerd — Hill Country Arts Foundation, 7:30 p.m. Information: https://www.hcaf.com The details: Willum Cubbert has often told his friends about the debt he owes to Rick Steadman, a fellow ex-GI whom he has never met but who saved his life after he was seriously wounded in Vietnam. He has written to Rick to say that, as long as he is alive, "you will have somebody on Earth who will do anything for you" —so Willum is delighted when Rick shows up unexpectedly at his apartment on the night of his thirty-fourth birthday party. But his delight soon fades as it becomes apparent that Rick is a hopeless "nerd" —a bumbling oaf with no social sense, little intelligence and less tact. And Rick stays on and on, his continued presence among Willum and his friends leading to one uproarious incident after another until the normally placid Willum finds himself contemplating violence—a dire development which, happily, is staved off by the surprising "twist" ending of the play.
Markets and sales
- Heart of the Hills Farmers Market — River Hills Mall parking lot, 8 a.m. Information: 830-370-7476
Sunday, Aug. 28
Performing Arts
- The Nerd — Hill Country Arts Foundation, 2:30 p.m. Information: https://www.hcaf.com The details: Willum Cubbert has often told his friends about the debt he owes to Rick Steadman, a fellow ex-GI whom he has never met but who saved his life after he was seriously wounded in Vietnam. He has written to Rick to say that, as long as he is alive, "you will have somebody on Earth who will do anything for you" —so Willum is delighted when Rick shows up unexpectedly at his apartment on the night of his thirty-fourth birthday party. But his delight soon fades as it becomes apparent that Rick is a hopeless "nerd" —a bumbling oaf with no social sense, little intelligence and less tact. And Rick stays on and on, his continued presence among Willum and his friends leading to one uproarious incident after another until the normally placid Willum finds himself contemplating violence—a dire development which, happily, is staved off by the surprising "twist" ending of the play.
Live music
- The Collector's Edition — Pier 27 River Lounge and Pizzeria, 3 p.m. Information: 830-896-7437 The details: Collector's Edition will get your feet moving and your heart thumping with smooth rock (plus a little bit of country) from the 60s, 70s, and 80s.
Monday, Aug. 29
Tuesday, Aug. 30
- High school volleyball
Center Point at Our Lady of the Hills, 6 p.m.
Wednesday, Aug. 31
Markets and sales
- 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.
- 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.
Saturday, Sept. 3
Live music
Britt Ballenger Band — Crider's Rodeo and Dancehall, 8 p.m. Information: https://cridersrandd.com/band-lineup
