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February 2008 1—BRYAN: First Friday Includes artist demonstrations, horse-drawn carriage rides and live music. Hours are 5 to 10 p.m. Historic Downtown Bryan. 979/260-9898 PRAIRIES AND LAKES 1—LUBBOCK: First Friday Art Trail More than 20 venues showcase fabulous works of art. Hours are 6 to 9 p.m. Includes art, music and refreshments. www.ffat.org 806/762-8606 PANHANDLE PLAINS 1-2—COLLEGE STATION: A Ride with Bob: The Bob Wills Musical Featuring Ray Benson & Asleep at the Wheel Begins at 7:30 p.m. Rudder Theater, Texas A&M University Campus. 979/845-1234 PRAIRIES AND LAKES 1-2, 8-9, 14-16, 22-23, 29—GRANBURY: Granbury Live Nostalgia Concerts Professional cast performs costumed and choreographed live music productions from the golden age of rock ’n’ roll. Granbury Historic Square. www.granburylive.com 800/989-8240 or 817/573-0303 PRAIRIES AND LAKES 1-2, 8-10, 15-16—CONROE: Daddy’s Dyin’ (Who’s Got the Will) This is not the story of the impending demise of a father or the drafting of his will, but of a rebirth of the spirit of the family unit. Crighton Theatre. www.crightonplayers.org 936/441-7469 PINEY WOODS 1-3—CANTON: First Monday Trade Days www.firstmondaycanton.com 903/567-6556 PRAIRIES AND LAKES 1-3—FORT WORTH: Mozart & Schumann Bass Performance Hall. www.fwsymphony.org 817/665-6000 PRAIRIES AND LAKES 1-3—FORT WORTH: Southwestern Exposition Livestock Show & Rodeo Will Rogers Memorial Center. (Began Jan. 11.) www.fwstockshowrodeo.com 817/877-2400 PRAIRIES AND LAKES 1-3—GLEN ROSE: Winter Warm Up Hunter/Jumper Show Hunter classes are judged on how smooth and graceful the horse jumps over the obstacles. The Jumper class is judged on how fast the horse can jump a series of obstacles without knocking anything down. (Began Jan. 31.) www.glenrosetexas.net 254/897-3081 PRAIRIES AND LAKES 1-3—JEFFERSON: Mardi Gras Upriver Includes a Doo Dah Parade on Friday, grand parade on Saturday, a children’s parade on Sunday, live music, street vendors, street dances, and more. www.jefferson-texas.com 903/665-2672 PINEY WOODS 1-3—NAVASOTA: Go Texan Weekend Includes chili and barbecue cook-offs, dance, exhibits and a horseshoe contest. Grimes County Expo Building. www.navasotagrimeschamber.com 936/825-6600 PRAIRIES AND LAKES 1-3—PORT ARTHUR: Mardi Gras Weekend This year’s theme is Vacation Destinations. Includes parades, headliner bands, carnival rides, arts & crafts, food and strolling street entertainers. Downtown Port Arthur. (Began Jan. 31.) www.portarthur.com/mardigras 409/721-8717 GULF COAST 1-3—POST: Old Mill Trade Days Offers antiques, collectibles, jewelry, handcrafted items and more. Historic Postex Mill. www.oldmilltradedays.com 866/433-6683 PANHANDLE PLAINS 1-3—WAXAHACHIE: Cotton Patch Chili Cook-Off & Barn Dance Includes a CASI-sanctioned chili cook-off. Ellis County Youth Expo Center. 972/937-1870 PRAIRIES AND LAKES 1-3—WEATHERFORD: First Monday Trade Days Enjoy shopping for unique gifts, crafts, antiques and more. 100 Santa Fe Drive. www.weatherfordparks.com 817/598-4124 PRAIRIES AND LAKES 1, 3—AUSTIN: I Dream A World Experience the imaginative and beautiful concert program that Conspirare will present at the Eighth World Symposium on Choral Music in July 2008 in Copenhagen. St. Martin’s Lutheran Church, 606 W. 15th St. www.conspirare.org 512/476-5775 HILL COUNTRY 1, 3, 5, 7, 9—HOUSTON: The Magic Flute Sarastro, a priest of Isis and Osiris, takes Pamina to his temple in order to release her from the influence of her mother, the Queen of the Night. Houston Grand Opera. www.houstongrandopera.org 713/228-6737 GULF COAST 1, 3, 6—DALLAS: Salome This is the racy New Testament story of the attempted seduction of John the Baptist by the princess Salome. Music Hall at Fair Park. 214/565-1116 PRAIRIES AND LAKES 1-3, 7-10, 14-17—SHERMAN: The Foreigner 903/892-8818 PRAIRIES AND LAKES 1-3, 8-10, 15-17—WEATHERFORD: The Nerd by Larry Shue An aspiring architect tells friends he owes a debt to a fellow ex-GI who saved his life in Vietnam. His friend shows up unexpectedly, but his delight soon fades when it becomes apparent his friend is a “nerd.” 114 N. Denton Road. E-mail: info@weatherfordtots.org • www.weatherfordtots.org 817/341-8687 PRAIRIES AND LAKES 1-17—HOUSTON: The Unseen Imprisoned by a totalitarian regime and mercilessly tortured for unknown crimes, Wallace and Valdez live without hope of escape or release. When an enigmatic new prisoner arrives and begins communicating in code, both men develop new relationships to each other, their captors and themselves. www.stagestheatre.com 713/527-0123 GULF COAST
1-17—SAN
ANTONIO: Stock Show & Rodeo
Includes named entertainment, rodeo, carnival, exhibits,
horse show and livestock show. 3201 E. Houston St. (Began Jan. 31.) 1-24—ENNIS: Proposals by Neil Simon Nostalgic play recalls one idyllic afternoon in the summer of 1953, the last time the Hine clan gathers at a retreat in the Poconos. Presented by Ennis Public Theatre. 2705 N. Kaufman St. E-mail: ennis4u@swbell.net • www.visitennis.org 972/878-4748 PRAIRIES AND LAKES 1-29—ELGIN: African American Heritage Exhibits Features exhibits, gallery talk and more. E-mail: djackson@ci.elgin.tx.us • www.elgintx.com 512/281-5724 PRAIRIES AND LAKES 1-29—SHINER: Heritage Quilt Guild Show Features antique and contemporary quilts, needlework and special exhibits. Public Library, 115 E. 2nd St. 361/594-3044 PRAIRIES AND LAKES 1-29—WOODVILLE: Black History Month Heritage Village Museum. www.heritage-village.org 409/283-2272 PINEY WOODS 2—AUSTIN: Carnaval Brasileiro Flamboyant costumes, samba music and an uninhibited, spirited atmosphere have made Austin’s Carnaval one of the biggest festivals of its kind outside Brazil. Palmer Events Center. E-mail: bkrauss@austintexas.org • www.sambaparty.com 512/219-1292 HILL COUNTRY 2—BELLVILLE: Market Day on the Square Includes arts & crafts, collectibles, jewelry, antiques, great food and live entertainment. Downtown Bellville. E-mail: bellvillechamber@sbcglobal.net • www.bellville.com 979/865-3407 PRAIRIES AND LAKES 2—CONROE: The Magic of Music Join the Conroe Symphony Orchestra for family fun. Featured guest guitar soloist is Federico Olivera de la Vega. Begins at 1 p.m. The Ark Family Church, 450 Humble Tank Road. www.conroesymphony.org 936/760-2144 PINEY WOODS 2—CRYSTAL BEACH: Mardi Gras Parade Includes a parade with bands afterwards at Gregory Park. 409/684-5940 GULF COAST 2—EL PASO: Texas vs. the Nation A team of all Texas players goes head-to-head with a team consisting of seniors, who have no Texas ties, from colleges across the United States. Sun Bowl. www.texasvsthenation.com 915/544-9000 BIG BEND COUNTRY 2—FREDERICKSBURG: Chorale Mid-Winter Concert Features new choral works, art displays and instrumental music. St. Joseph’s Hall. E-mail: info@fredericksburgchorale.com • www.fredericksburgchorale.com 830/997-6869 HILL COUNTRY 2—GARLAND: According to Mark Twain Richard Reimer portrays Twain with all the heartwarming drama, wit and humor of the old master. Plaza Theatre, 521 W. State St. 972/205-2782 or 469/363-1380 PRAIRIES AND LAKES 2—HOUSTON: The Abduction from the Seraglio Two lovely young women held hostage on the Orient Express, endure both the advances of their captors and an elaborate rescue by their fiances that goes off the rails. Houston Grand Opera. www.houstongrandopera.org 713/228-6737 GULF COAST 2—JASPER: Birdhouse Day Celebration Hear an exciting two-hour program about bluebirds — learn what they look like, what they eat and how to take care of their needs. Offers an opportunity to build a bluebird house from a kit for a donation. Hours are 2 to 4 p.m. Martin Dies, Jr. State Park. 409/384-5231 PINEY WOODS 2—LIBERTY: Fantastic ‘50s Show Liberty Opry, Historic Park Theater, 1816 Sam Houston Ave. E-mail: texasrozbud@sbcglobal.net • www.libertyopry.com 877/729-9103 PINEY WOODS 2—MESQUITE: Mesquite Symphony Orchestra Mesquite Arts Center Concert Hall. E-mail: mtemplet@ci.mesquite.tx.us 972/216-8127 PRAIRIES AND LAKES 2—NASSAU BAY: Clear Lake Infiniti Open Mic Jazz Nite Musicians, vocalists, poets and music lovers are invited to step into the spotlight with seasoned professionals. Begins at 7 p.m. Arts Alliance Center at Clear Lake, 2000 NASA Parkway. www.taaccl.org 281/335-7777 GULF COAST 2—ODESSA: Brand New Opree Gospel and country music are performed by local and area musicians. Begins at 7 p.m. The Globe Theatre, 2308 Shakespeare Road. 432/580-3177 BIG BEND COUNTRY 2—ORANGE: Annie: The National Tour The timeless tale of Little Orphan Annie returns in this tale about never giving up hope. Lutcher Theater. www.lutcher.org 409/745-5535 GULF COAST 2—ROCKPORT: Bountiful Bowl Pottery Fair World-class potters display their works for sale to the public. Rockport Fulton High School Commons Area. 361/729-5352 GULF COAST 2—ROUND TOP: Synergy Brass Quintet Begins at 3 p.m. International Festival-Institute at Round Top. www.festivalhill.org 979/249-3129 PRAIRIES AND LAKES 2—SAN ANGELO: San Angelo Symphony - Respighi’s Pines of Rome, DeFalla’s La Vida Breve Begins at 8 p.m. City Auditorium. 325/658-5877 PANHANDLE PLAINS
2—SAN
ANTONIO:
I Dream a World
Experience the imaginative and beautiful concert program that Conspirare
will present at the Eighth World Symposium on Choral Music in 2—VICTORIA: Man to Man Family Outdoor Expo Exhibits are open from 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Kidzone is open from 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Community Center. www.mantomanonline.org 361/572-9604 GULF COAST 2—WAXAHACHIE: Mardi Gras Parade Enjoy themed floats, Cajun music, food and fun. Downtown Waxahachie. 972/938-2062 PRAIRIES AND LAKES 2-3—FRISCO: WOGA Classic International Women’s Invitational Showcases national team member athletes from all over the world from the youngest to elite level competitors. See sport’s future stars compete. Frisco Conference Center. www.woga.net 972/985-9292 PRAIRIES AND LAKES 2-3—SOUTH PADRE ISLAND: SPI Kite Fest Eighth Annual Draws kite enthusiasts from around the country. North of the SPI Convention Centre. 956/761-1248 GULF COAST 2-3—STUDY BUTTE: BBMI Dutch Oven Cook-Off Categories vary with main entree, desserts, bread and more. Big Bend Motor Inn Party Barn. www.bigbendmotorinntx.com 432/371-2331 BIG BEND COUNTRY 2, 9, 16, 23—LIBERTY: La Bahia Market Offers homegrown, handcrafted and homemade items, plus antiques and collectibles. Hours are 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. E-mail: chamber@imsday.com • www.libertydaytonchamber.com 936/336-5736 PINEY WOODS 2, 9, 16, 23—PASADENA: Armand Bayou Ranger 28-foot Pontoon Boat Experience Enjoy an informative and memorable safari filled with views of local wildlife and beautiful settings. Take a morning breakfast cruise or beautiful sunset cruise with expert guides. Reservations and advance payment required. www.abnc.org 281/474-2551 GULF COAST 2-23—CASTROVILLE: Quilt Exhibit See about 50 handmade quilts from private Castroville collections on display in the Exhibit Hall. Hours are 8 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Landmark Inn State Historic Site. 830/931-2133 HILL COUNTRY 2-Mar. 2—TYLER: Challenges Changing Form: the Artistic Journey of Franklin Demetrius Willis Exhibition Willis, associate professor of painting at Northern Arizona University, exhibits recent oil paintings that merge his extensive and international training with his personal heritage as an African-American growing up in rural East Texas. Tyler Museum of Art. 903/595-1001 PINEY WOODS 2-Mar. 2—TYLER: Chris Stewart: Wood Blocks Exhibition This art instructor and visual arts department chair at Tyler Junior College shares selections of woodblock prints from his recent works. Tyler Museum of Art, 1300 S. Mahon. 903/595-1001 PINEY WOODS 3—GALVESTON: Galveston Symphony Orchestra Begins at 7 p.m. The Grand 1894 Opera House. www.thegrand.com 800/821-1894 GULF COAST 3—KEMAH: Krewes into Kemah Mardi Gras Truck Parade Includes a noon line up behind T Bone Tom’s on Hwy. 146. Parade begins at 1 p.m. Mardi Pardi is from noon to dusk. Kemah Lighthouse District. E-mail: akruch@aol.com • www.krewedulac.org 832/771-7661 GULF COAST 3-15—BROWNWOOD: 10th Annual Stars of Texas Juried Art Exhibit Features works in all mediums by Texas artists. www.brownwoodart.com 325/646-7167 PANHANDLE PLAINS 4—CROCKETT: The Harlem Gospel Choir Crockett Civic Center. www.pwfaa.org 936/544-4276 PINEY WOODS 4—GIDDINGS: Country Music Monday Begins at 7:30 p.m. Sons of Hermann Hall. 979/542-3455 PRAIRIES AND LAKES 4—NACOGDOCHES: Getting It Right Bull Riding Gates open at 6:30 p.m. Nacogdoches Expo Center. www.nineflagsfestival.com 888/653-3788 PINEY WOODS 5—EL PASO: Bourbon Street on Cincinnati Street ‘08 This annual Mardi Gras celebration in Kern Place offers the biggest outdoor celebration in town with food, live outdoor music, beads and more. Cincinnati Street. 915/534-0600 BIG BEND COUNTRY 5—KERRVILLE: Mardi Gras on Main Includes fine art, wine, cuisine and music. Downtown Kerrville on Water Street. 830/792-8343 HILL COUNTRY 5—LAKE DALLAS: Mardi Gras Celebration The event begins with a large parade of decorative floats traveling through downtown Lake Dallas. City Park is transformed into a New Orleans-style party with authentic Cajun food, live music and a kidzone featuring pony rides, a giant inflatable obstacle course and slide, face painting, balloon sculpting and more. City Park of Lake Dallas. 940/497-2226 ext. 132 PRAIRIES AND LAKES 5—PORT ARTHUR: Fat Tuesday Mardi Gras Party This is the final party of the Mardi Gras season and includes music, dancing, bead throwing and costumed royalty. Brad Hall. 409/962-9860 GULF COAST 5-10—GALVESTON: Menopause the Musical The Grand 1894 Opera House. www.thegrand.com 800/821-1894 GULF COAST
7—CLEAR
LAKE AREA: Epicurean Evening
Join in a “Taste of Space” at Space Center Houston and
sample cuisine from dozens of area restaurants and clubs. 281/488-7676
7—NASSAU BAY: Small Works by Great Minds Arts Alliance Center at Clear Lake, 2000 NASA Parkway. www.taaccl.org 281/335-7777 GULF COAST 7—WHARTON: Jazz Band Concert Begins at 7:30 p.m. Wharton County Junior College Horton Foote Theatre, 911 Boling Highway. 979/532-4560 GULF COAST 7-10—ABILENE: 19th Annual Celebrity Quail Hunt Benefits Disability Resources Inc. 325/677-6815 PANHANDLE PLAINS 7-10—LAREDO: Laredo Birding & Butterfly Festival www.visitlaredo.com 956/794-1710 SOUTH TEXAS PLAINS 7-10—ODESSA: Midessa Boat, RV, Sport & Gun Show Hours are 5 to 9 p.m. Thursday, 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. Friday and Saturday, and 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday. Ector County Coliseum, Andrews Highway and 42nd Street. 432/381-3324 BIG BEND COUNTRY 7-24—BRENHAM: Mary’s Wedding Presented by Unity Theatre. Mary recalls her arrival in Canada, her chance meeting with Charles in a barn during a rainstorm and the strength and beauty of young love. www.unitybrenham.org 979/830-8358 PRAIRIES AND LAKES 7-24—MARBLE FALLS: On Golden Pond Offers a touching, funny and warmly perceptive study of a spirited and lovable elderly couple facing their twilight years. Hill Country Community Theatre. www.hcct.org 830/798-8944 HILL COUNTRY 8-9—BRENHAM: Friendship Quilt Guild 2008 Quilt Show Washington County Fairgrounds, 1305 E. Horton St. 979/251-8486 PRAIRIES AND LAKES 8-9—GLEN ROSE: Seventh Annual Winter Show & Pull Includes an antique tractor pull, antique tractors, engines, machinery, model tractors, tractor games, kiddie pedal tractor pull and more. Somervell County Expo Center. www.glenrosetexas.net 254/897-4393, 254/897-3980 or 888/346-6282 PRAIRIES AND LAKES 8-9, 15-17, 22-23—BAYTOWN: Amadeus Baytown Little Theater. 281/424-7617 GULF COAST 8-10—BONHAM: Trade Days Fort Inglish Park. www.bonhamchamber.com 903/583-4811 PRAIRIES AND LAKES 8-10—DALLAS: Jazz Royalty Texas Ballet Theatre presents a world premiere production with vocalist Dame Cleo Laine and Sir John Dankworth. The Majestic Theatre. www.texasballettheater.org 877/828-9200 or 214/369-5200 PRAIRIES AND LAKES 8-10—SAN ANTONIO: On & Off Fredericksburg Road: Studio Tour Weekend begins at 6 p.m. Friday with a gala opening at Bihl Haus Arts, 2803 Fredericksburg Road. Enjoy a self-guided, weekend long tour of the working studios of more than 25 professional artists located in the near northwest side of San Antonio. Hours are 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Bihl Haus Arts. E-mail: onandofffred@hotmail.com • www.onandofffred.org 210/733-7557 or 210/732-3502 SOUTH TEXAS PLAINS 8-10, 15-17—FREDERICKSBURG: Wine Lover’s Trail Travel the romantic path through sleeping vineyards to cozy wineries and enjoy sweetheart dinners, wine, chocolates and enchanting food pairings. Twenty-two hill country wineries participate. Tickets must be purchased online and quantities are limited. E-mail: jkbothum@gmail.com • www.texaswinetrail.com 866/621-9463 HILL COUNTRY 8-10, 15-17, 22-24—WHARTON: Grease Historic Plaza Theatre. 979/282-2970 GULF COAST 8-16—VICTORIA: I Love You, You’re Perfect, Now Change Leo J. Welder Center for the Performing Arts. www.theatrevictoria.org 361/576-6277 GULF COAST 8, 22—WESLACO: Breakfast with the Birds Enjoy breakfast on covered deck and watch water birds. Then, join a walking tour with one of the center’s knowledgeable guides. Hours are 7:30 to 10 a.m. Estero Llano Grande State Park. www.worldbirdingcenter.org 956/565-3919 SOUTH TEXAS PLAINS 8-24—EL PASO: Hair University of Texas at El Paso Dinner Theatre. 915/747-6060 BIG BEND COUNTRY 9—COLLEGE STATION: Cattle Baron’s Ball Night of food, fun, gaming, dancing and more benefits the American Cancer Society. Begins at 6 p.m. The Zone Club at Kyle Field, Texas A&M University Campus. 979/776-1464 PRAIRIES AND LAKES 9—COMSTOCK: Seminole Canyon Archeolympics Test ancient hunting and survival skills at this first-ever event. Individual contestants and teams compete in atlatl dart throwing, rabbit sticks and a race to be the fastest to start a friction fire using a hand drill. Hours are 1 to 4 p.m. Seminole Canyon State Park and Historic Site. E-mail: jack.johnson@tpwd.state.tx.us 432/292-4464 BIG BEND COUNTRY 9—EDNA: Valentine Crafts Begins at 2 p.m. Lake Texana State Park. 361/782-5718 GULF COAST 9—EL PASO: Side Street Strutters Presented by Showtime El Paso. Abraham Chavez Theatre. 915/544-2022 BIG BEND COUNTRY 9—EL PASO: Tuff Hedeman West Texas Shootout Four-time World Champion Bull Rider Hedeman presents this world championship bull riding event. El Paso County Coliseum. 915/544-8444 BIG BEND COUNTRY 9—EMORY: Eagle Fest Celebrates the Bald Eagle in Rains County, which was named the Eagle Capital of Texas. Includes live bird of prey shows and tours to see the eagles and other native birds on Lake Fork. Rains ISD, Hwy. 69. www.eaglefest.org 903/473-3913 PRAIRIES AND LAKES 9—ENNIS: Ennis Czech Music Festival Features five Czech bands of Ennis — Ennis Czech Boys, Jak Se Do, Harvesters, Jodie Mikula, and Czech & then Some. Sokol Activities Center, 2622 E. Hwy. 34. www.visitennis.org 972/878-4748 PRAIRIES AND LAKES 9—GALVESTON: 13th Annual Tour of Sacred Places Starts at 9 a.m. with a talk on Galveston’s historic cemeteries, followed by a tour of historic churches. St. Joseph’s Church, 2202 Ave. K. www.galvestonhistory.org 409/762-3933 GULF COAST
9—IRVING:
One Hand, One Heart
Guest pianist Eva Maria Zuk joins the symphony to perform a concert that
will include the U.S. premiere of the Piano Concerto by Ricardo Castro
and music from
Broadway’s West Side Story!
Irving Arts Center, Carpenter Performance Hall. 9—KIRBYVILLE: Texas Country Music Show Enjoy a variety of gospel and country music performed by several entertainers. Palace Theater, 313 E. Main. 409/423-5744 PINEY WOODS 9—LIBERTY: Country Western Show Featuring Country Kidz Liberty Opry, Historic Park Theater, 1816 Sam Houston Ave. E-mail: texasrozbud@sbcglobal.net • www.libertyopry.com 877/729-9103 PINEY WOODS 9—MCKINNEY: Second Saturday on the Square Stroll around historic downtown McKinney, see outstanding art and enjoy award-winning wine and jazz. Hours are 7 to 10 p.m. Historic Downtown McKinney. E-mail: blyndachristian@sbcglobal.net 972/548-7830 PRAIRIES AND LAKES 9—NEW BRAUNFELS: 16th Annual Hill Country Doll Show & Sale Sixty-five dealers from several states offer antique to modern collectible dolls, bears, miniatures, supplies, accessories, books and restoration. Hours are 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. 380 S. Seguin Ave. 830/606-5868 HILL COUNTRY 9—RICHARDSON: Pilobolus This is a mind-blowing troupe of wildly creative and physically daring dancers who leap, fly, intertwine and break all the rules. Begins at 8 p.m. Charles W. Eisemann Center for Performing Arts. 972/744-4600 PRAIRIES AND LAKES 9—SAN ANTONIO: Asian Festival Experience the diverse traditions of the local Asian community, including the foods, crafts, games, martial arts, dances and stories. Cultures include Bali, Cambodia, China, Hawaii/Polynesian, India, Japan, Korea, Laos, Okinawa, Pakistan, the Philippines, Taiwan, Thailand, Vietnam and more. UTSA’s Institute of Texan Cultures. www.texancultures.utsa.edu 210/458-2224 SOUTH TEXAS PLAINS 9—SANTA FE: Haak Port & Chocolate Affair Reservations limited to 40. Haak Vineyards & Winery, 6310 Ave. T. www.haakwine.com 409/925-1401 GULF COAST 9—SOUTH PADRE ISLAND: KOA World’s Largest Surf Fishing Tournament Three age groups compete for prizes. Andie Bowie Park. www.fishacrosstexas.com 956/371-4099 GULF COAST 9—SURFSIDE BEACH: Surfside Beach Marathon This is the only marathon and half-marathon in the United States run entirely on a beach. Stahlman Park. ww.surfsidemarathon.com 979/297-8224 GULF COAST 9—VICTORIA: Black History Festival & Parade Community Center. 361/788-9851 GULF COAST 9-10—BOERNE: Market Days Dozens of vendors from all over Texas offer arts, crafts, antiques, collectibles, unusual items and great food. Main Plaza. www.visitboerne.org 830/249-5530 HILL COUNTRY 9-10—EL PASO: Flashdance 2008 Includes area high school jazz dance groups and special entertainment. Theatre at Chamizal National Memorial. 915/533-3311 BIG BEND COUNTRY 9-10—PLANO: Ticketstock 2008 Plano Centre/CVB. www.theticket.com 214/526-7400 PRAIRIES AND LAKES 9-10, 23-24—STEPHENVILLE: Chicken House Flea Market Shop among 100 inside booths, plus outside vendors. Hwy. 377. E-mail: allenscrafts@erath.net 254/592-6674 PRAIRIES AND LAKES 10—FREEPORT: Brazosport Symphony Orchestra Family Concert: Space, the Final Frontier Brazosport High School. www.bcfas.org 979/265-7661 GULF COAST 10—GRUENE: Gospel Brunch with a Texas Twist Serves up a New Orleans-style gospel brunch of awe-inspiring gospel music and a mouth-watering buffet. Gruene Hall, 1281 Gruene Road. www.gruenehall.com 830/629-5077 or 830/606-1601 HILL COUNTRY 10—NEW BRAUNFELS: Mid-Texas Symphony Concert Begins at 4 p.m. New Braunfels Civic Center. www.mtsymphony.org 830/372-8089 HILL COUNTRY 10—ODESSA: Permian Basin String Quartet Begins at 2 p.m. Ellen Noel Art Museum, 4909 E. University Blvd. 432/563-0921 BIG BEND COUNTRY 10—ORANGE: Marvin Hamlisch Lutcher Theater. www.lutcher.org 409/745-5535 GULF COAST 10—SHINER: Big Buck Contest Includes meal, exhibits and more. American Legion Hall. E-mail: johnm@boedaker.com 361/594-2941 PRAIRIES AND LAKES 10-May 18—DALLAS: J.M.W. Turner This will be the largest and most comprehensive retrospective of Turner’s career ever presented in the United States. Exhibition of about 140 works will include masterworks representing his extensive range of subjects — seascapes, topographical views, historical events, mythology, modern life and scenes from his own fertile imagination. Dallas Museum of Art. www.dallasmuseumofart.org 214/922-1200 PRAIRIES AND LAKES 11-12, 14—EL PASO: El Cucuy In this mixed media presentation a young girl searches for her mother and confronts El Cucuy in the Franklin Mountains. Theatre at Chamizal National Memorial. 915/478-5888 BIG BEND COUNTRY 12—HARLINGEN: The Center for Creative Retirement Presents A Valentine’s Day Play & Music Hours are 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. Harlingen Performing Arts Theatre. E-mail: tsoule@harlingen.com 956/423-5440 GULF COAST 12—NACOGDOCHES: Stephen F. Austin State University Wind Symphony & Symphonic Band Begins at 7:30 p.m. Cole Concert Hall. www.nineflagsfestival.com 888/240-ARTS PINEY WOODS 12—ROUND TOP: Valentine-Lincoln Birthday Program & Reception Annual library fundraiser begins at 2 p.m. The International Festival-Institute at Round Top. Call for reservations. www.festivalhill.org 979/249-3129 PRAIRIES AND LAKES 12-13—KERRVILLE: The Stepcrew This new international dance production features the world’s top talents in Irish step, Ottawa Valley and modern tap dancing, as well as fiddling. Begins at 7:30 p.m. Kathleen C. Cailloux Theater, 910 Main St. www.kpas.org 830/896-9393 HILL COUNTRY 12-15—TERLINGUA: Mas-O-Menos 100-K Mountain Bicycle Race Daring cyclists and enthusiastic dirt lovers get together for three days of competition. Includes fun rides, eating, dancing and partying. E-mail: info@desertsportstx.com • www.desertsportstx.com 888/989-6800 BIG BEND COUNTRY 13-17—MERCEDES: Rio Grande Valley Music Festival 956/373-0130 SOUTH TEXAS PLAINS 14—ABILENE: Artwalk Hours are 5 to 8:30 p.m. 325/677-8389 PANHANDLE PLAINS 14—BROWNSVILLE: Annual Valentines Day Dinner Historic Brownsville Museum. www.brownsvillemuseum.org 956/548-1313 GULF COAST 14—BRYAN: Valentine’s Murder Mystery Dinner Messina Hof Winery & Resort. E-mail: wine@messinahof.com • www.messinahof.com 979/778-9463 PRAIRIES AND LAKES 14—COLLEGE STATION: Valentine Dinner & Dance Benefits Scotty’s House: Brazos Valley Child Advocacy Center. Begins at 6:30 p.m. Hilton Hotel & Conference Center. www.scottyshouse.org 979/775-4695 PRAIRIES AND LAKES 14—DALLAS: A Tale of Two Cities: Baroque Music & Dance in Paris & London Offers a program featuring Purcell, Handel, Rameau and Couperin, in their more intimate moments, with the Dallas Bach Chamber Players and the New York Baroque Dance Company. Begins at 8 p.m. St. Andrew’s United Methodist Church, 5801 W. Plano Parkway. www.dallasbach.org 214/320-8700 PRAIRIES AND LAKES 14—DALLAS: Dinner in the Diner Have Valentine’s dinner in the museum’s restored 1937 M-K-T dining car. Includes entertainment and more. Museum of the American Railroad. www.dallasrailwaymuseum.com 214/428-0101 PRAIRIES AND LAKES 14—GRAPEVINE: Sweetheart Express Take a trip to the Fort Worth Stockyards for dining and dancing. www.gvrr.com 817/410-3123 PRAIRIES AND LAKES 14—PLANO: A Tale of Two Cities: Baroque Music & Dance in Paris & London St. Andrew’s United Methodist Church, 5801 W. Plano. www.dallasbach.org 214/320-8700 PRAIRIES AND LAKES
14—SEGUIN:
On Austin
More than a dozen businesses and restaurants along Austin
Street offer refreshments, entertainment and more. Hours are 6 to 10
p.m. Austin Street. 14-16—BROWNSVILLE: Eighth Annual International Birding & Nature Festival Offers birders and other nature lovers a complete program of field trips, seminars and other fun events that explore the biodiversity of South Texas and Northern Mexico. www.brownsville.org 956/546-3721 GULF COAST 14-16—LUCKENBACH: Hug-In Includes live music, primitive camping, group wedding on Valentine’s Day and a Valentine’s Ball on Saturday. www.luckenbachtexas.com 830/997-3224 HILL COUNTRY 14-16—SAN ANGELO: Angelo Civic Theatre presents Honk! Junior Follows the rollicking and harrowing journey of Ugly and his personal discovery of beauty, love and acceptance. 1936 Sherwood Way. 325/949-4400 PANHANDLE PLAINS 14-28—CLUTE: Bell, Book & Candle A modern-day witch is attracted to her neighbor but loathes his fiancé. She enchants him to love her instead. Brazosport Center for the Arts & Sciences. www.bcfas.org 979/265-7731 GULF COAST 15—LAKE JACKSON: Woven Harmony Offers a multimedia performance by Rebecca and Robert Bluestone, incorporating Rebecca’s tapestries installed onstage, projected visual images of their home, studio, process and landscapes, and places from which they have drawn inspiration. Begins at 7:30 p.m. The Clarion at Brazosport. www.clarion.brazosport.edu 979/230-3156 GULF COAST 15—STUDY BUTTE: Friday Night Chili Cook-Off Terlingua Community Center. www.chili.org 888/227-4468 BIG BEND COUNTRY 15-16—AUSTIN: Austin Symphony Program includes Beethoven’s Symphony No. 7. Riverbend Centre. www.austinsymphony.org 512/476-6064 HILL COUNTRY 15-17—BOERNE: St. Valentine’s Day Motorcycle Massacre Join the Alamo City gypsies and hundreds of bikers at this annual rally. Includes live music, two halls of vendors, bike contests, food and drink booths, and more. Kendall County Fairgrounds. www.massacrerally.com 210/865-7188 HILL COUNTRY 15-17—FORT WORTH: Jazz Royalty Texas Ballet Theatre presents a world premiere production with vocalist Dame Cleo Laine and Sir John Dankworth. Bass Performance Hall. www.texasballettheater.org 877/828-9200 PRAIRIES AND LAKES 15-17—FREDERICKSBURG: Trade Days Includes more than 350 vendors, six barns, acres of antiques and more. Hwy. 290 E. across from Wildseed Farms. www.fbgtradedays.com 830/990-4900 or 210/846-4094 HILL COUNTRY 15-17—FRISCO: Kurt Thomas Invitational Gymnastics Levels 7 through elite compete. Dr Pepper Star Center. www.kurtthomasinvitational.com 214/387-4707 PRAIRIES AND LAKES 15-17—GALVESTON: A Ride with Bob Hit musical is about the life and legacy of Bob Wills and his Texas Playboys. The Grand 1894 Opera House. www.thegrand.com 800/821-1894 or 409/765-1894 GULF COAST 15-17—ROSENBERG: 2008 Houston Glass Show & The Best Little Antique Show in Texas Preview party is 6 to 9 p.m. Friday. Hours are 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday and 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday. Fort Bend County Fairgrounds. 713/461-1708 or 214/734-7216 GULF COAST 15-18—MISSION: Great Backyard Bird Count Bentsen-Rio Grande Valley State Park. 956/584-9156 SOUTH TEXAS PLAINS 15-Mar. 1—IRVING: They’re Playing our Song Presents a hysterical musical comedy about an Academy Award-winning composer and his relationship with a quirky, aspiring young female lyricist. Irving Arts Center, Dupree Theater. www.lyricstage.org 972/252-ARTS PRAIRIES AND LAKES 15-Mar. 8—EL PASO: Steel Magnolias El Paso Playhouse. 915/532-1317 BIG BEND COUNTRY 15-Mar. 15—DALLAS: Trestle at Pope Lick Creek Two passionate teenagers become locked into a dare to “run the tracks” — a deadly game to outrun trains over the trestle bridge at Pope Lick Creek. Kitchen Dog Theater. 214/953-1055 PRAIRIES AND LAKES 16—ABILENE: Abilene Philharmonic Guild Coffee & Ball Coffee is at 10 a.m. and the ball is at 7 p.m. Abilene Civic Center. 325/672-8033 or 325/676-6211 PANHANDLE PLAINS 16—ABILENE: Third Annual West Texas Sports Expo Hours are 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Abilene Civic Center. 325/692-2972 PANHANDLE PLAINS
16—BARTLETT:
Black History Month Recognition
Recognizes community leaders and individuals who have
made a difference in the Bartlett Community. Bartlett Community 16—BROWNWOOD: Heart of Texas Dutch Oven Society Includes a cooking demonstration of the lost art of cooking in a Dutch oven. Riverside Park. E-mail: trevmclay@verizon.net 254/842-7703 or 325/641-0526 PANHANDLE PLAINS 16—CEDAR HILL: Skeletons of Winter Trees Learn to identify trees when they do not have their green leaves. Begins at 2 p.m. Call to confirm program. Cedar Hill State Park. 972/291-3900 ext. 232 PRAIRIES AND LAKES 16—COLEMAN: Search for the Stars Talent from all over Coleman and Coleman County and throughout the Big Country present a night of entertainment. Coleman High School Auditorium. www.chhalefoundation.com 325/625-3455 PANHANDLE PLAINS 16—EUSTACE: Campfire Program Purtis Creek State Park. 903/425-2332 PRAIRIES AND LAKES 16—HARLINGEN: Jalapeno 100 Bicycle Tour Fun ride is known for its themed rest stops and its wonderfully flat routes across the Rio Grande Valley. Begins at 7:30 a.m. Oil Mill Pavilion. www.harlingen.com/jalapeno.asp 956/423-5440 GULF COAST 16—HOUSTON: Birding Walk & Talk Stroll around the park’s many trails seeking the wintering visitors from the north. Begins at 8:30 a.m. Sheldon Lake State Park. 281/456-2800 GULF COAST 16—LIBERTY: Rock Around the Clock Show Liberty Opry, Historic Park Theater. www.libertyopry.com 877/729-9103 PINEY WOODS 16—ODESSA: Main Attractions Monster Trucks Begins at 7:30 p.m. Ector County Coliseum. 417/887-9400 BIG BEND COUNTRY 16—ROUND TOP: Fourth Annual International Guitar Festival The International Festival-Institute at Round Top. E-mail: info@festivalhill.org • www.festivalhill.org 979/249-3129 PRAIRIES AND LAKES 16—SAN ANGELO: Rodeo Parade Begins at 10 a.m. Downtown San Angelo. 325/653-7785 PANHANDLE PLAINS 16—SCHROEDER: Texas Radio 98.7 Annual Mardi Gras & Gumbo Cook-Off Music is from 6 p.m. to 1 a.m. Shroeder Dance Hall. www.schroederdancehall.com 361/573-2121 SOUTH TEXAS PLAINS 16—STAFFORD: Greater Houston Train Show Includes 20,000 square feet of operating layouts, instructive clinics, model and photo contests, vendors and home layout tours. Hours are 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Stafford Center. sanjac.leoslair.com (no www) GULF COAST 16—STANTON: Martin County Convent Soup Cook-Off Offers more than 15 soups to sample and vote on, plus a delicious dessert auction. Martin County Community Center. 432/756-3386 PANHANDLE PLAINS 16—STUDY BUTTE: Roadrunner Chili Cook-Off Kicks off the 2008 chili season. Terlingua Community Center. www.chili.org 888/227-4468 BIG BEND COUNTRY 16—TEXARKANA: Tracy Lawrence Homecoming Concert This country/western concert benefits the Tracy Lawrence Charity Foundation. Four States Fairgrounds. www.fourstatesfair.com 870/773-2941 PINEY WOODS 16—VICTORIA: Livestock Show Parade Downtown Victoria. 361/576-4300 GULF COAST 16-17—GRUENE: Old Gruene Market Days Nearly 100 vendors offer uniquely crafted items, collectibles and packaged Texas foods. Hours are 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. www.gruenemarketdays.com 830/832-1721 HILL COUNTRY 16-17—KATY: Katy Antique & Collectible Market Katy ISD Merrell Center. www.cwgs.com 877/840-3829 GULF COAST 16-17—LA PORTE: Remember the Maine Includes small arms demonstrations. Visit encampments depicting various eras of our nation’s military history. Memorial service is held on the bow of the ship at 3 p.m. Saturday and noon Sunday. Battleship Texas State Historic Site. 281/479-2431 GULF COAST 16-17—PORT NECHES: Trade Days on the Avenue Includes antiques, arts & crafts, and entertainment. Port Neches Avenue. 409/722-4023 GULF COAST 17—AUSTIN: Austin Marathon More than 11,000 runners take to a course that weaves through downtown Austin and the surrounding Hill Country. www.attaustinmarathon.com 512/478-4265 HILL COUNTRY 17—EL PASO: Birding Tour On a guided tour, observe some of the more than 200 species of birds that visit the park. Begins at 8 a.m. Reservations required. Hueco Tanks State Historic Site. 915/849-6684 or 915/857-1135 BIG BEND COUNTRY 17—EL PASO: Race for the Cure Noel Field at Fort Bliss. 915/533-4433 BIG BEND COUNTRY 17—FREDERICKSBURG: Fredericksburg Music Club Presents Primo Tenore with the San Antonio Opera United Methodist Church. 830/997-5413 HILL COUNTRY 17—INDUSTRY: Annual Battle Dance Enjoy entertainment by Central Texas Sounds and The Red Ravens. Industry Fireman’s Hall. 979/357-2220 PRAIRIES AND LAKES 17—SAN ANGELO: San Angelo Chamber Music Series — David Burgess, Latin Guitarist San Angelo Museum of Fine Art, 1 Love St. 325/653-3333 PANHANDLE PLAINS 17—SANTA FE: Bluegrass with Pet Rooster Begins at 2 p.m. Haak Vineyards & Winery. www.haakwine.com 409/925-1401 GULF COAST 18—JOHNSON CITY: Dedication of Withers & Spaulding Visitor Contact Station This historic building has been renovated as a general store and will be opened as a Visitor Contact Station. 100 E. Main St. www.nps.gov/lyjo 830/868-7128 ext. 244 HILL COUNTRY 18—TEXARKANA: Movin’ Out! Offers a feast of Billy Joel songs with smashing choreography by creator Twyla Tharpe. Historic Perot Theatre. www.trahc.org 903/792-4992 PINEY WOODS 19-20—ABILENE: Texas Farm-Ranch-Wildlife Expo Taylor County Expo Center. 325/677-7241 PANHANDLE PLAINS 19-23—NACOGDOCHES: Stephen F. Austin State University The Prime of Miss Jean Brodie Begins at 7:30 p.m. www.nineflagsfestival.com 888/240-ARTS PINEY WOODS 20—ABILENE: Broadway in Abilene presents Evita Begins at 7:30 p.m. Abilene Civic Center. 800/585-3737 PANHANDLE PLAINS 21—COLLEGE STATION: Moving Out Musical is based on the songs of Billy Joel. Begins at 7:30 p.m. Rudder Theater at Texas A&M University Campus. 979/845-1234 PRAIRIES AND LAKES 21—KERRVILLE: Camerata First Presbyterian Church, 800 Jefferson St. www.fpckerrville.org 830/257-3310 HILL COUNTRY 21—TYLER: Evita Begins at 7:30 p.m. University of Texas at Tyler’s R. Don Cowan Fine and Performing Arts Center. www.cowancenter.org 903/566-7424 PINEY WOODS 21-22—RICHARDSON: The Romeros Begins at 8 p.m. Charles W. Eisemann Center for Performing Arts. 972/744-4600 PRAIRIES AND LAKES 21-24—BRENHAM: Secret Affairs of Mildred Wild Presented by the Blinn College Theatre Arts Department. Dr. W.W. O’Donnell Performing Arts Center at Blinn College. 979/830-4269 PRAIRIES AND LAKES 21-25—VICTORIA: Livestock Show Auction is Feb. 25. Community Center. 361/576-4300 GULF COAST 21-Mar. 1—SAN ANGELO: San Angelo Stock Show & Rodeo At the coliseum. 325/653-7785 PANHANDLE PLAINS 21-Mar. 9—BULVERDE: Brooklyn Boy This is a funny, comedy-drama about a father-son relationship that traces a suddenly celebrated writer’s unwitting struggle to connect with his past. S.T.A.G.E. Theatre, 1300 Bulverde Road. 830/438-2339 HILL COUNTRY 21, 23-24, 29-Mar. 2—HOUSTON: Gershwin Glam Includes performances of Serenade, Swansong and a world premiere by Stanton Welch. Wortham Theater Center. www.houstonballet.org 713/227-2787 GULF COAST 22—CONROE: Mac Frampton An American Portrait Frampton returns to the Crighton stage accompanied by tenor Sam Hagan and soprano Dawn Marie. Begins at 8 p.m. Crighton Theatre. www.mcpas.org 936/760-2787 PINEY WOODS 22—MIDLAND: Beauty & the Beast www.midlandfestivalballet.org 432/682-2653 BIG BEND COUNTRY 22—ORANGE: Movin’ Out Brings 24 Billy Joel classics to life as it tells the story of five lifelong friends. Lutcher Theater. www.lutcher.org 409/745-5535 GULF COAST 22-23—EL PASO: El Paso Symphony Orchestra Plaza Theatre. 915/532-3776 BIG BEND COUNTRY 22-23—PRESIDIO: Pictograph Tour Must be physically fit for some serious hiking. Begins at 9 a.m. Big Bend Ranch State Park. 432/229-3416 BIG BEND COUNTRY 22-23—YOAKUM: Land of Leather Days Celebrates Yoakum’s leather industry with factory tours, leather demonstrations, carnival, arts & crafts show, food booths, live music and a CASI chili cook-off. Yoakum Community Center. www.yoakumareachamber.com 361/293-2309 PRAIRIES AND LAKES 22-24—DECATUR: Wise County Antique Auto Swap Meet Includes more than 3,000 vendors. Wise County Sheriff’s Posse Grounds. E-mail: mhudson@decaturtx.com • www.decaturtx.com 940/627-3107 PRAIRIES AND LAKES 22-24—EL PASO: Circus Gatti The big top circus offers everything from high-wire acts to elephants and clowns. El Paso County Coliseum, 4100 Paisano. www.ticketmaster.com 915/544-8444 BIG BEND COUNTRY 22-24—FORT WORTH: Scheherezade Photographs of the Inca trail are combined with incredible music in this second installment of Caminos Del Inka, featuring traditional Peruvian music and composer-in-residence Gabriela Frank’s Illapa. Bass Performance Hall. www.fwsymphony.org 817/665-6000 PRAIRIES AND LAKES 22-24—LAREDO: Washington’s Birthday Celebration Features the Jalapeno Festival, colonial pageant and ball, International Bridge Ceremony, Washington’s Birthday parade, concert, fireworks and much more. www.visitlaredo.com 956/794-1710 SOUTH TEXAS PLAINS 22-24—NACOGDOCHES: The Philadelphia Story Lamp-Lite Theatre. www.nineflagsfestival.com 888/653-3788 PINEY WOODS 22-24—ODESSA: James & the Giant Peach Permian Playhouse, 310 W. 42nd. 432/550-5456 BIG BEND COUNTRY 22-24—PORT ARANSAS: Celebration of Whooping Cranes & Other Birds Includes birding bus and boat tours, renowned speakers, exhibits, trade show, seminars, demonstrations, concessions and more. Civic Center and UT Marine Science Institute. www.portaransas.org 800/452-6278 GULF COAST 22-24—WACO: Autorama Enjoy a car show with all models, plus modifieds. Hours are 5 to 10 p.m. Friday, 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. Saturday and noon to 7 p.m. Sunday. Waco Convention Center. www.wacocvb.com 800/321-9226 or 254/750-5810 PRAIRIES AND LAKES 22, 24, 26—ABILENE: Carmen Performed by the Abilene Opera Association and special guest stars. Paramount Theatre. 325/676-7372 PANHANDLE PLAINS 22, 24, 26, 28—DALLAS: Porgy & Bess Tells the story of a crippled black man living in the slums of Charleston, S.C., and his attempts to free Bess from the clutches of her drug-dealing pimp. Music Hall at Fair Park. 214/565-1116 PRAIRIES AND LAKES
22-24, 29—MESQUITE:
Mesquite Community Theatre
Features
The Sugar Bean Sisters
comedy by Nathan Sanders. Mesquite Arts Center Black Box Theater. 22, 24, 29—ODESSA: Two by Puccini! Gianni Schici & Sister Angelica Offers English translations of Puccini’s operas produced in collaboration with the Odessa College music department. The Globe Theatre, 2308 Shakespeare Road. 432/580-3177 BIG BEND COUNTRY 22-25—SWEETWATER: Big Country Cutting Horse Association Nolan County Coliseum. 325/235-3484 PANHANDLE PLAINS 23—ABILENE: Philharmonic Concert Abilene Civic Center. 325/677-6710 or 800/460-0610 PANHANDLE PLAINS 23—BEAUMONT: Symphony of Southeast Texas Julie Rogers Theatre. www.sost.org 409/892-2257 GULF COAST 23—BELLVILLE: Austin County Go Texan Dance Enjoy a dance and auction. Proceeds benefit the Austin County Go Texas Scholarship Fund. Austin County Fair Convention & Expo Center. www.austincountyfair.com 979/865-5995 PRAIRIES AND LAKES 23—CROCKETT: Pacifica Quartet Composed of two violins, one cello and one viola, the group is recognized for its virtuosity, exuberant performance style and daring repertory choices. St. Luke’s Baptist Church. www.pwfaa.org 936/544-4276 PINEY WOODS 23—GAINESVILLE: Annual North Texas Farm Toy Show Buy, sell, trade or show farm toys, trucks and other toys from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Gainesville Civic Center, 311 S. Weaver. 940/759-2876 PRAIRIES AND LAKES 23—GALVESTON: Movin’ Out The story of five lifelong friends spans two turbulent decades. Includes 24 classic songs written by five-time Grammy Award-winner Billy Joel and choreography by Twyla Tharp. The Grand 1894 Opera House. www.thegrand.com 800/821-1894 or 409/765-1894 GULF COAST 23—LIBERTY: Legends Show Offers a live Branson-style musical tribute to the great country music artists. Liberty Opry, Historic Park Theater, 1816 Sam Houston Ave. www.libertyopry.com 877/729-9103 PINEY WOODS 23—MIDLAND: Pops III: Hearts of Broadway Kip Wilborn and Sal Viviano perform as Mario Lanza and Frank Sinatra. Begins at 8 p.m. CAF Hangar at Midland International Airport. 432/563-0921 BIG BEND COUNTRY 23—NACOGDOCHES: Stephen F. Austin State University Immortal Romantics Begins at 7:30 p.m. Cole Concert Hall. www.nineflagsfestival.com 888/240-ARTS PINEY WOODS 23—SAN ANTONIO: Glory at the Alamo The Beginning of the Alamo Siege Depicts the arrival of Gen. Santa Anna’s forces in Bejar, the attempted truce and the opening salvos in the siege and battle of the Alamo. Hours are 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Alamo Plaza. www.sanantoniolivinghistory.org SOUTH TEXAS PLAINS 23-24—BOERNE: 27th Annual Boerne Optimist Club Hill Country Antiques Show More than 70 antique dealers fill the halls with country furniture, baskets, stoneware, glasswares, toys, jewelry, textiles, silver, quilts, pewter, and more. Kendall County Fairgrounds. www.texasantiqueshows.com 830/995-3670 HILL COUNTRY 23-24—WACO: Waco Antique & Collectible Market Heart of Texas Fairgrounds. www.cwgs.com 877/840-3829 PRAIRIES AND LAKES 23-24, 29-Mar. 2—HENDERSON: The Lion in Winter Henderson Civic Theatre. 903/657-2968 PINEY WOODS 24—BELLVILLE: Salt Grass Trail Dance Austin County Fair Convention & Expo Center. www.austincountyfair.com 979/865-5995 PRAIRIES AND LAKES 24—GALVESTON: A Year with Frog & Toad Arnold Lobel’s beloved characters hop from the page to the stage — teaching life lessons along the way and rejoicing in the attributes that make each person special. The Grand 1894 Opera House. www.thegrand.com 800/821-1894 or 409/765-1894 GULF COAST 24—SAN ANGELO: Buffalo Soldier Heritage Day Fort Concho. 325/481-2646 PANHANDLE PLAINS 24—SEABROOK: Fifth Annual Birdhouse Building Workshop Call to reserve a place and to confirm date. Seabrook Intermediate School. E-mail: dori.nelson@sbcglobal.net 281/474-4825 or 282/474-2425 GULF COAST 24-Mar. 2—BROWNSVILLE: Charro Days Fiesta Experience the spirit of two nations in celebration since 1938. www.charrodaysfiesta.com 956/542-4245 GULF COAST 25—HOUSTON: Two Classics & a Three-ring Circus Zilkha Hall, Hobby Center for the Performing Arts. 713/315-2525 GULF COAST 25—ODESSA: Shrimpfest 2008 Includes Cajun-style all-you-can-eat shrimp feast, jazz music, and live and silent auction from 7 to 9 p.m. Advance tickets only. Ector County Coliseum Building G. 432/550-9696 BIG BEND COUNTRY 26—BEAUMONT: David Copperfield Copperfield defies Mother Nature and conjures up magical events in this evening of grand illusion. Julie Rogers Theatre. 409/838-3435 ext. 1 GULF COAST 26-Mar. 9—HOUSTON: Hello, Dolly! Hobby Center for the Performing Arts. www.tuts.com 713/558-TUTS or 888/558-3882 GULF COAST 27-Mar. 1—FALFURRIAS: Brooks County Fair 2008 Brooks County Showbarn (J.M. Alaniz Show Grounds). 361/325-3333 SOUTH TEXAS PLAINS 28—KERRVILLE: Symphony of the Hills Kathleen C. Cailloux Theater. www.schreiner.edu/symphony 830/792-7469 HILL COUNTRY 28—MASON: Country Opry Features Ronnie and GloryAnne Prophet from Branson. Begins at 7:30 p.m. Odeon Theater. www.heartoftexascountry.com 325/597-2119 HILL COUNTRY 28—TYLER: The Producers Begins at 7:30 p.m. University of Texas at Tyler’s R. Don Cowan Fine and Performing Arts Center. www.cowancenter.org 903/566-7424 PINEY WOODS 28-29—WHARTON: My Way — A Musical Tribute to Frank Sinatra Wharton County Junior College Horton Foote Theatre, 911 Boling Highway. 979/532-4560 GULF COAST 28-Mar. 1—ANTHONY: Sixth Leap Year Festival Anthony, known as “Leap Year Capital of the World,” hosts this three-day festival, music show and parade. 915/726-6788 or 505/882-5677 BIG BEND COUNTRY 28-Mar. 1—BROWNSVILLE: Sombrero Festival Features well-known Hispanic artists, local music, unique food booths, Jalapeno Eating Contest, Waiters Race, Grito Contest, Charro Days Classic Marathon, Tortilla Frisbee Toss, Hat Stack Relay and the only Charro Bean Cook-Off, the Frijolympics. Washington Park. www.sombrerofestival.com 956/550-9682 GULF COAST 28-May 18—FORT WORTH: Martin Puryear Features about 45 sculptures following the development of Puryear’s artistic career during the last 30 years. Modern Art Museum of Fort Worth. www.mamfw.org PRAIRIES AND LAKES 29—HOUSTON: Last Acts Follows the life of an actress and mother named Madeline and her two grown children as they struggle to know and love one another. Houston Grand Opera. www.houstongrandopera.org 713/228-6737 GULF COAST 29—IRVING: Winnie the Pooh Irving Arts Center, Carpenter Performance Hall. www.irvingartscenter.com 972/252-ARTS PRAIRIES AND LAKES 29—NACOGDOCHES: Stephen F. Austin State University Swingin’ Axes & Swingin’ Aces Begins at 7:30 p.m. Cole Concert Hall. www.nineflagsfestival.com 888/240-ARTS PINEY WOODS 29—ORANGE: Annual Service League Follies Lutcher Theater, 707 Main Ave. 409/988-4527 GULF COAST 29-Mar. 1—ROCKDALE: Second Annual Tejas Art & Book Festival Special preview sale is Friday. Patterson Civic Center, 609 Mill Ave. www.rockdalechamber.com 512/446-2030 PRAIRIES AND LAKES 29-Mar. 2—ARLINGTON: Neil Sperry Garden Show Includes landscaping, plants, products, services and more. Arlington Convention Center. www.arlingtoncc.com 817/459-5000 PRAIRIES AND LAKES 29-Mar. 2—BOERNE: Friends of the Library Book Sale Kendall County Fairgrounds. www.visitboerne.org 830/249-3053 HILL COUNTRY 29-Mar. 2—SHERMAN: Anne of Green Gables 903/892-8818 PRAIRIES AND LAKES 29-Mar. 2—WEATHERFORD: First Monday Trade Days Enjoy shopping for unique gifts, crafts, antiques and more. 100 Santa Fe Drive. www.weatherfordparks.com 817/598-4124 PRAIRIES AND LAKES 29-Mar. 16—HOUSTON: Lady A hunting trip in southern Illinois turns tragic as three old friends, caught in the grip of an ongoing argument about the war in Iraq, reveal long-held political beliefs and realize they may not know each other as well as they had thought. www.stagestheatre.com 713/527-0123 GULF COAST |
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