Texas Calendar of Events - Aug. 2008

1—AMARILLO: First Friday Citywide Art Walk Stroll among the displays at The Galleries at Sunset Center. Hours are 6 to 9 p.m. 806/352-7262 Panhandle Plains

1—AMARILLO: Wildcat Buff Nature Center’s Wild Night Life & Star Party www.wildcatbluff.org 806/352-6007 Panhandle Plains

1—BRYAN: Vintner’s Dinner Messina Hof Winery & Resort. www.messinahof.com 979/778-9463 ext. 34 Prairies and Lakes

1—DEL RIO: First Friday Art Walk Local art galleries display artwork of local and out-of-town artists. 830/774-3456 Big Bend Country

1—GRAPEVINE: Summer Nights Includes live entertainment, food from downtown restaurants and more. Historic Downtown Grapevine. www.grapevinetexasusa.com 817/410-3185 or 800/457-6338 Prairies and Lakes

1—HOUSTON: Hansel & Gretel A silly near-sighted witch decides to teach a lesson about how to treat other people’s things to two lost children who begin eating her gingerbread house. Begins at 11 a.m. Miller Outdoor Theatre in Hermann Park. www.milleroutdoortheatre.com 281/373-3386 Gulf Coast

1—LUBBOCK: First Friday Art Trail Art venues showcase fabulous works of art. Hours are 6 to 9 p.m. www.ffat.org 806/762-8606 Panhandle Plains

1-2—FORT WORTH: 1964 — The Tribute — The No. 1 Beatles Show in the World Features Robert Miller and orchestra. Bass Performance Hall. www.basshall.com 817/212-4280 Prairies and Lakes

1-2—ORANGE: OCARC Fishing Tournament D.E.R.A. FM 1006. www.ocarc.com/fishing 409/886-1363 Gulf Coast

1-2—QUANAH: Rodeo, Parade & Dance Parade is at 4:30 p.m. Friday. Rodeo is at 8 p.m. and dance at 9:30 p.m. Friday and Saturday. E-mail: quanahcoc@cebridge.net 940/663-2222 Panhandle Plains

1-2—WESLACO: Family Camp-Out Bring a sleeping bag and personal items then go on nature walks or a nature hike, learn to set up a tent, build a fire and more. Estero Llano Grande State Park. www.worldbirdingcenter.org 956/565-3919 South Texas Plains

1-2—WICHITA FALLS: Third Annual Bluegrass Festival Performers include Salt Grass, Ellis County, Link Family, Rockin’ Acoustic Circus, Star Canyon and The Village Singers. Begins at 5 p.m. Friday and 10 a.m. Saturday. Multi Purpose Events Center. 940/761-7490 or 940/692-9783 Panhandle Plains

1-2, 8-9, 15-16, 22-23—SALADO: Perry’s Hatter Is Up the Creek Salado Silver Spur Theater. www.saladosilverspur.com 254/947-3456 Prairies and Lakes

1-2, 8-9, 15-16, 22-23, 29-30—GRANBURY: Nostalgia Concerts Professional cast performs costumed and choreographed live music productions from the golden age of rock ’n’ roll, country and gospel. Granbury Historic Square. www.granburylive.com 800/989-8240 or 817/573-0303 Prairies and Lakes

1-2, 8-9, 15-16, 22-23, 29-30—MESQUITE: Mesquite Championship Rodeo Includes bull riding, saddle bronco riding, steer wrestling, calf roping and ladies barrel racing. Mesquite Championship Resistol Arena, 1818 Rodeo Drive. www.mesquiterodeo.com 972/285-8777 Prairies and Lakes

1-3—ABILENE: Permian Basin Paint Horse Club Paint Horse Show Rose Park Tennis Center. 325/677-4376 Panhandle Plains

1-3—CANYON: Palo Duro Western Film Festival Enjoy a weekend of classic Western films and lectures at the Panhandle-Plains Historical Museum and Varsity Theater. www.panhandleplains.org 806/651-2244 Panhandle Plains

1-3—KILGORE: Texas Shakespeare Festival Professional actors perform two Shakespearean plays, plus a classical play and a children’s play. No performances on Mondays. Van Cliburn Auditorium, Kilgore College Campus. (Began Jun. 3.) 903/983-8601 Piney Woods

1-3—PALESTINE: Oliver Palestine Community Theater. www.visitpalestine.com 903/723-9595 Prairies and Lakes

1-3—WEATHERFORD: First Monday Trade Days Enjoy shopping for unique gifts, crafts, antiques and more. First Monday Trade Days, 100 Santa Fe Drive. www.weatherfordparks.com 817/598-4124 Prairies and Lakes

1-3, 7-10, 14-17—BAYTOWN: Ragtime Baytown Little Theater. 281/424-7617 Gulf Coast

1-3, 8-10, 15-17—WHARTON: The Lion, The Witch & the Wardrobe Historic Plaza Theatre. 979/282-2970 Gulf Coast

1, 6, 8, 13, 15—CONCAN: Sunset Hayride Go to places of historic interest in the park on this narrated hayride and wind up at the river for refreshments. Begins at 6:45 p.m. Reservations required. Garner State Park. 830/232-6132 Hill Country

1, 8—ODESSA: Hot Summer Nights with Cool Music Features various types of music. Begins at 8 p.m. Noel Plaza, 5th and Lincoln Street. Rain location is Ector Theatre. 432/335-4682 or 432/337-1492 Big Bend Country

1, 8—ROSENBERG: Hot Summer Concerts Performers include Ezra Charles on Aug. 1 and Sheila Marshall on Aug. 8. Downtown Park stage on Avenue G. www.visitrosenberg.com 832/595-3525 Gulf Coast

1, 8, 15, 22—BANDERA: Twin Elm Ranch Rodeo Begins at 8 p.m. Includes calf scramble and mutton busting for kids. Hwy. 470. www.twinelmranch.com 830/796-3628 Hill Country

1-10—MIDLAND: Summer Sunday Lawn Concerts Free concert every Sunday. Museum of the Southwest. (Began Jun. 22.) www.museumsw.org 432/683-2882 Big Bend Country

1-10—ROUND TOP: Shakespeare at Winedale Includes performances of Romeo & Juliet, Merchant of Venice and Antony & Cleopatra. Performances are generally Thursdays through Sundays. Making reservations early is suggested. Winedale Historical Center Theatre Barn. (Began Jul. 16.) www.shakespeare-winedale.org 512/471-4726 Prairies and Lakes

1-17—CANYON: TEXAS This outdoor musical drama by Paul Green is in its 43rd year of production. Pioneer Amphitheatre at Palo Duro Canyon State Park. (Began Jun. 2.) www.texas-show.com 806/655-2181 Panhandle Plains

1-28—CORPUS CHRISTI: Bay Jammin’ Concert Series Features a variety of music from rock, reggae, world beat, jazz, blues, country and more on Thursdays. Cole Park. (Began Jun. 5.) www.ccparkandrec.com 361/826-3417 Gulf Coast

1-28—KEMAH: Rock the Dock Concert Thursday nights. Kemah Boardwalk. (Began Jun. 5.) www.kemahboardwalk.com 800/285-3624 Gulf Coast

1-31—ROUND TOP: Summertime ... And the Living is Easy The Gallery at Round Top. www.thegalleryatroundtop.com 979/249-4119 Prairies and Lakes

1-Sep. 1—CORPUS CHRISTI: Flamingo Fandango South Texas Botanical Gardens & Nature Center. (Began Jul. 1.) www.stxbot.org 361/852-2100 Gulf Coast

1-Sep. 6—FRISCO: Farmer’s Market Hours are 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. every Saturday. 8856 Coleman Boulevard and Frisco Square. (Began Jun. 1.) www.friscosquare.com Prairies and Lakes

2—ATHENS: Lone Star Cutting Horse Show Henderson County Fairground, 3344 Hwy. 31 E. 903/677-6454 Prairies and Lakes

2—BANDERA: Market Day This is an arts & crafts vendor fair. Bandera Courthouse Square. E-mail: growthresource@indian-creek.net 830/796-4447 Hill Country

2—BRYAN: Murder Mystery Dinner Begins at 6:30 p.m. Messina Hof Winery & Resort, 4545 Old Reliance Road. www.messinahof.com 979/778-9463 ext. 34 Prairies and Lakes

2—CORSICANA: Corsicana Opry Begins at 7 p.m. Martin’s Music Hall, 201 S. Beaton. 903/872-8226 Prairies and Lakes

2—CROCKETT: Dennis Ivey’s Texas Opry Offers great entertainment with country music, gospel music and comedy. Crockett Civic Center. www.txopry.com 936/638-2295 Piney Woods

2—D’HANIS: Holy Cross Church Celebration Enjoy games, food and family fun. 310 FM 2200 S. E-mail: holycross@swtexas.net 830/363-7269 Hill Country

2—DECATUR: Cruise Nights on the Courthouse Square Includes an antique car show on the Courthouse Square. Hours are 4 to 8 p.m. Historic Downtown. www.decaturmainstreet.com 940/627-2741 Prairies and Lakes

2—DEL RIO: Main Street Market Includes local and out-of-town vendors. 525 S. Main. www.cityofdelrio.com 830/774-8558 Big Bend Country

2—ELGIN: Market Day Open air market has vendors with arts & crafts, collectibles and “unique junque.” Elgin Memorial Park. www.elginchurch.com 512/263-2512 Prairies and Lakes

2—FARMERSVILLE: Farmers & Fleas Market Includes arts, crafts, jewelry and food vendors. Historic Onion Shed. www.farmersvilletx.com 972/784-6846 Prairies and Lakes

2—GAINESVILLE: Breakfast with the Animals Enjoy a guided behind-the-scenes tour of one section of the zoo, including a meet and greet with an animal and breakfast on the dining deck. Pre-registration and pre-payment required. Frank Buck Zoo. www.frankbuckzoo.com 940/668-4533 Prairies and Lakes

2—GALVESTON: Art in the Park This is an open-air market event. Hours are 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saengerfest Park. www.galveston.com Gulf Coast

2—HARLINGEN: Jackson Street Market Days Old-fashioned, open-air street fair includes antiques, crafts, sidewalk sales, produce cart and food vendors. Hours are 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Downtown. 956/423-4041 Gulf Coast

2—JACKSBORO: Dinosaur Day Local historian and geologist Jack Loftin talks about dinosaurs and his extensive rock and fossil collection. Begins at 10 a.m. Fort Richardson State Park and Historic Site. 940/567-3506 Panhandle Plains

2—KEMAH: Salsa on the Boardwalk Includes the exotic sounds of salsa and Latin jazz. Kemah Boardwalk. www.kemahboardwalk.com 877/285-3624 Gulf Coast

2—KYLE: Market Day Includes local artists and craftspeople, farmers market, live music and tour of downtown Kyle. Hours are 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. 100 N. Front St. www.cityofkyle.com 512/262-3939 Hill Country

2—LIBERTY: Fantastic ‘50s Show Features live Branson-style music and entertainment. Liberty Opry, 1816 Sam Houston Ave. www.libertyopry.com 877/729-9103 Piney Woods

2—LINDEN: First Saturday Concert Features Richard Bowden with Moon & the Starz. Music City Texas Theater. www.musiccitytexas.org 903/756-9934 Piney Woods

2—ODESSA: Odessa’s Brand New Opree Country-and-western and gospel are performed by local and area musicians. Begins at 7 p.m. The Globe Theatre, 2308 Shakespeare Road. 432/332-1586 Big Bend Country

2—PALESTINE: Embrace the Arts Progressive arts tour includes various galleries, museums and locales. www.visitpalestine.com 903/723-3014 Prairies and Lakes

2—ROUND TOP: Blasmusik Texas Concert All-state Texas German Band performs. Round Top Rifle Association Hall. 979/249-3117 Prairies and Lakes

2—SALADO: Salado Legends History, legend and memories meet in this outdoor musical drama. Tablerock Festival of Salado. www.tablerock.org 254/947-9205 Prairies and Lakes

2—SAN ANGELO: First Saturday at the Chicken Farm Art Center Includes art, music, food, blacksmiths, kids activities and fun. Hours are 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. 2505 Martin Luther King. www.chickenfarmartcenter.com 325/653-4936 Panhandle Plains

2—SAN ANGELO: San Angelo Speedway — Power Puff Races & Texas Dwarf Cars 3613 FM 2105. www.sanangelospeedway.net 325/763-4978 or 325/763-5556 Panhandle Plains

2—TOMBALL: Tomball Night Includes bands, carnival rides, night parade and fireworks. www.tomballchamber.org 281/351-7222 Gulf Coast

2—TYLER: Kiepersol Estates Grape Stomp Enjoy wine tasting, tour the wine-making process, participate in grape stomping, and enjoy live entertainment. Kiepersol Estates Vineyard. www.kiepersol.com 903/894-8995 Piney Woods

2—VALLEY VIEW: Fish “On” Learn the basics of fishing with fun, hands-on activities from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Ray Roberts Lake State Park/Johnson Branch Unit. 940/637-2294 Prairies and Lakes

2—WIMBERLEY: Market Day More than 450 vendors sell arts & crafts, antiques, collectibles and more. Lions Field, 910 CR 2325. www.shopmarketdays.com 512/847-2201 Hill Country

2-3—ABILENE: USCRA Calf Roping — Lanham Mangold Taylor County Expo Center, Covered Outdoor Arena. 325/677-4376 Panhandle Plains

2-3—PECOS: Rotary — Wild West Golf Tournament Pecos Valley Country Club. 432/448-0870 Big Bend Country

2-3, 9-10—BRENHAM: Crush for Fun Includes tours, tastings and more from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday and noon to 5 p.m. Sunday. Pleasant Hill Winery. www.pleasanthillwinery.com 979/830-8463 Prairies and Lakes

2-3, 9-10, 16-17—BRYAN: Harvest Daytime Includes grape picking and stomping, tour with Paul and Merrill, and lunch. Begins at 8 a.m. Messina Hof. www.messinahof.com 979/778-9463 ext. 34 Prairies and Lakes

2-3, 9-10, 16-17, 23-24, 30-31—HOUSTON: Summer Concert Series Includes honky tonk, Tejano, funk, Cajun and bluegrass. Concerts begin at noon. Traders Village, 7979 N. Eldridge Road. www.tradersvillage.com 281/890-5500 Gulf Coast

2-3, 9-10, 16-17, 23-24, 30-31—WASHINGTON: School Daze Find out what learning was like in the 1850s. Hours are 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Washington-on-the-Brazos State Historic Site. www.birthplaceoftexas.com 936/878-2214 Prairies and Lakes

2, 7, 10, 14, 16, 21, 23-24, 28, 30-31—BURNET: Devil’s Waterhole Canoe Tour Take a guided canoe tour and see many of the unique geological and natural features. Reservations required. Inks Lake State Park. 512/793-2223 Hill Country

2, 9, 16, 23—ADDISON: Symphonic Saturdays Enjoy soothing symphonic music from the Dallas Wind Symphony and Richardson Symphony Orchestra. Esplanade Park. www.addisontexas.net 800/233-4766 Prairies and Lakes

2, 9, 16, 23—BANDERA: BR Lightning Ranch Rodeo Begins at 8 p.m. Hwy. 1283. E-mail: billrivers@hughes.net • www.lightningranch.com 830/535-4979 Hill Country

2, 16—BLANCO: Civilian Conservation Corps Walk Learn about the history of the CCC in the park. Begins at 9 a.m. Blanco State Park. 830/833-4333 Hill Country

2, 16—POINT: Shindig Show Offers Branson-style country music. Begins at 7:30 p.m. Cotton Pickin’ Theatre. www.ruralamericans.org/CPT/index.htm 903/598-2571 Prairies and Lakes

2-30—NEW BRAUNFELS: Unframed Contemporary Show New Braunfels Art League Gallery, 239 W. San Antonio. www.newbraunfelsartleague.com 830/629-8022 Hill Country

2-Sep. 7—IRVING: Transportation Summit Children’s Art Exhibit/Competition Dupree Theater Lobby. www.irvingartscenter.com Prairies and Lakes

2-Oct. 25—BIG SPRING: Heritage Museum presents Sports Stars from Howard County Celebrates famous sports figures from the county. Heritage Museum. www.bigspringmuseum.com 432/267-8255 Panhandle Plains

3—GALVESTON: Houston Children’s Chorus Begins at 4 p.m. The Grand 1894 Opera House. www.thegrand.com 800/821-1894 Gulf Coast

3—PECOS: 23rd Annual Cantaloupe Fly-in Includes a Lion’s Club pancake breakfast. Pecos Air Center. 432/445-2309 Big Bend Country

3—SAN ANGELO: Biscuits & Gravy Bike Ride State Park. 325/949-4757 Panhandle Plains

3—VICTORIA: Our Lady of Sorrows Jamaica Community Center. 361/575-2293 Gulf Coast

3, 10, 17—EL PASO: Music Under the Stars Amphitheater at Chamizal National Memorial. 915/541-4481 Big Bend Country

3, 17, 31—ROCKPORT: Pier Fishing Bring a rod and reel, and learn tackle and techniques of fishing in Texas bays. Begins at 10 a.m. Goose Island State Park. 361/729-2858 Gulf Coast

3, 17—BUFFALO GAP: Vintage Base Ball Interpreters and volunteers illustrate how baseball has changed between 1883 and the present. Buffalo Gap Historic Village, 133 N. William. 325/572-3365 Panhandle Plains

3, 24—ATHENS: Best in Texas Barrel Racing Henderson County Fairgrounds. 903/677-6454 Prairies and Lakes

4—GIDDINGS: Country Music Monday Opry-style show features local and guest musicians. Begins at 7:30 p.m. Sons of Hermann Hall, Hwy. 77 S. www.countrymusicmonday.com 979/366-9341 Prairies and Lakes

5, 7, 12, 14—CONCAN: Cowboy Sunset Serenade/Hayride A tractor-drawn trailer winds up the old Park Entrance Road to a scenic overlook. Then relive the Old West with cowboy song, poetry and storytelling. Reservations required. Garner State Park. 830/232-6132 Hill Country

5-9—DE LEON: Peach & Melon Festival Features seed-spitting contest, parade, booth, carnival and tractor pull. Celebrates produce production in Comanche County. www.deleonpeachandmelonfestival.com Prairies and Lakes

5, 12, 19—AMARILLO: Starlight Theater Features local groups in live musical performances. Sponsored by the City of Amarillo Parks and Recreation Department. Sam Houston Park. 806/378-3036 Panhandle Plains

5-24—GALVESTON: Tuna Does Vegas What happens in Vegas doesn’t always stay in Vegas ... at least not when the citizens of Tuna, Texas, drop in for a visit. This is the fourth saga of the characters of Tuna. The Grand 1894 Opera House. www.thegrand.com 800/821-1894 Gulf Coast

7—FORT STOCKTON: Summer Off the Patio Offers an outdoor concert from 8 to 9:30 p.m. Annie Riggs Museum, 301 S. Main. 432/336-2167 Big Bend Country

7—HOUSTON: Epicurean Evening Hours are 5:30 to 9:30 p.m. Sam Houston Race Park, 7575 N. Sam Houston Parkway. 281/440-4160 Gulf Coast

7-9—DALHART: La Rita Theatre XIT Melodrama Held in conjunction with the XIT Rodeo & Reunion. 311 Denrock. www.dalhart.org 806/244-5646 Panhandle Plains

7-9—DALHART: XIT Rodeo & Reunion Includes free pork chop dinner, free watermelon and world’s largest free barbecue. Enjoy nightly rodeos, dances, queen’s contest, parade, 5-K run, tractor pulls, mud bogs and more. Rita Blanca Lake Coliseum and Rodeo Grounds. www.dalhart.org 806/244-5646 Panhandle Plains

7-10—GARLAND: Wagon Wheels West This fast-paced comedy is filled with a goofy stable of hilarious characters. Plaza Theatre. www.corptheatre.com 972/412-1927