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FEBRUARY 2013 Love, Texas-style, at Luckenbach’s 38th Annual Hug-In & Valentine’s Ball with Gary P. Nunn

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Find Valentine’s fun at 38th Luckenbach Hug-In LUCKENBACH H Get back to the basics of love at the 38th Annual Hug In Weekend February 15-17. It’s a tradition.

You’ll have the opportunity to camp in Luckenbach during Valentine’s weekend, where there’ll be campfires and picker circles all around. And friends—old, new and yet to be—come together to celebrate the art of hugging.

Join Jake Martin in the bar around the wood stove as he hosts a Friday afternoon Pick- Celebrate Valentine’s all weekend long in er Circle from 4 pm to 7 pm, Luckenbach February 15-17. Photo by Robbyn Dodd. then stick around for a Luckenbach Vinyl Party, as T-Bob shares his vinyl collection in the dance hall from 8:30 pm to 11 pm. Brigitte London hosts a Saturday afternoon Picker Circle from 1 pm to 5 pm ‘round the wood stove.

Highlighting the Hug-In weekend, Texas music legend Gary P. Nunn plays the Valentine’s Ball Saturday evening at 9 pm. Event tickets for the Hug-In are $35 and include weekend camping and the Saturday evening Ball, or purchase a ticket for Gary P. Nunn’s show Saturday for $20.

Sunday, enjoy the Outriders Worship Service led by Joe Brown from 10:30 am to 11:30 am, followed by host Thomas Michael Riley’s Sunday Songs from 1 pm to 5 pm and a Sunday evening Picker Circle, hosted by Bill Lewis from 5 pm to 9 pm.

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DRIFTWOOD H The Keith and Sandra Tuck family will host the 9th Annual Brittany Tuck Memorial Benefit, Barbecue Cook-Off and Concert Sunday, March 10, at Camp Ben McCulloch.

The event features live music and dancing for all ages with Honeybrowne, Brandon Jenkins, Texas Renegade, Chad Hudson, Michael Myers, The Jerry Martin Band and Jeff Whitehead. Plus silent and live auctions, kids’ activities, barbecue, washer pitching and more on the grounds of Camp Ben McCulloch.

This celebration of Brittany Tuck’s life honors the oldest child of Keith Tuck, football coach and head softball coach at Dripping Springs High School and Sandra Tuck, educator in both the Lake Travis and Dripping Springs school districts. Brittany tragically died in

December 2003, while traveling home from Sam Houston State University.

As a tribute to their daughter and all she stood for, the Tucks award scholarships to seniors from Dripping Springs, Lake Travis, and Dayton High Schools— all schools Brittany attended.

Over the past eight years of combining the celebration of a precious life and fundraising, more than $140,000 has been raised and awarded to local high school seniors.

FYI • The benefit begins at noon and lasts until 9 pm. Competitors in the barbecue cook-off will set up Friday night with judging during the benefit. Entry fee is $50, briskets are provided. For more information, call Keith Tuck at 936-334-6407. Tickets are $20 for adults and $10 for children ages 8-12. Children 7 and under get in free.

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Volume 23 • Number 9 ISSN: 1524-2315 Entire contents copyright © 2013 by TD Austin Lane, Inc., 100 Commons Rd. Suite 7, Number 319, Dripping Springs, Texas 78620. Writers and photographers retain copyrights to individual work. No portion of this magazine may be reproduced in any fashion without the written consent of the publisher.

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onny Rossi, at age 76, stands a proud four feet, three inches tall – no more, no less. And while possibly challenged somewhat by his height (or lack thereof), he hasn’t let a few inch-

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to a loving, average-heighted family, Sonny, as he freely admits, enjoyed a fairly “normal” childhood riding bikes, playing with friends, attending school, basically just being your average All-American boy. And, while admittedly short, he didn’t expect, want or seek any special treatment or “help” from others when his diminutive physical stature became an issue.

Sonny liked to figure out ways on his own when confronted with height or reach obstacles – As he adamantly states, “I’d just deal with it.”

What made his “dealing with it” easier perhaps was Sonny’s always inquiring and mechanical nature.

He loved to tinker, experiment and build but, he especially loved “wheels” – the faster the better.

In elementary school he single-handedly designed and constructed a soap box derby car that placed second in a statewide competition. Homemade, gasolinepowered go-carts came next.

By the age of 14, thanks to the proceeds of a neighborhood paper route, Sonny, without his parent’s knowledge, bought, and restored, his first automobile – a channeled 1929 Ford roadster.

Upon discovery, when he drove it home for the first time (using self-made extended pedals for the brake and accelerator) from a friend’s house where it had been secreted, his mother and father, as Sonny recalls, “Had a fit. They just knew I’d kill myself.”

While continually honing his skills by working after school for a number of neighborhood “shade-tree” mechanics, in 1953, at the tender age of 17 the youthful but now accomplished “gearhead” an-

nounced his intentions of moving to California.

Lured by the prospect of working in the West Coast-based aviation industry, with his parents’ tacit approval, a bold Sonny, this time in a 1932 Ford coupe he rebuilt, headed west.

Once there, it wasn’t long before he landed a job with Lockheed where he would remain for the next 27 years.

And, not so surprisingly perhaps, it was his short size and agility that initially earned him entry – he was able to work more comfortably in tight spaces like aircraft fuel tanks and cramped fuselages.

As he remembers, “My height made me invaluable.”

So, while Lockheed paid the bills, his free time still remained devoted to “building cars.”

He did manage briefly to shift his attentions away from the racing world when he began courting a young lady (also short) named Dixie, who would later become his wife and invaluable lifelong partner – they recently celebrated their 50th anniversary.

During his years in California and later, after returning to San Antonio, Sonny’s reputation grew as he built, raced and “showed” cars and motorcycles across the southwestern United States.

He also began writing very popular technical articles featured regularly in some of the industry’s premier publications, including the popular Street Rodder magazine.

Some of his creations over the last half century (he’s built about 50) include his 1923 T-Roadster with a fuel injected, See SONNY ROSSI, page 5

Sonny Rossi in this workshop with his “work-in-progress,” a 1923 Ford T-Roadster.

Photo by Ernie Altgelt.

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Sonny Rossi in his completely restored 1937 four-door Chevy sedan that he tricked out with power steering, air conditioning and “pedal extenders” so his feet can reach the pedals. Photo by Ernie Altgelt. four cylinder (half a 389 cu. In.) Pontiac engine, another 1923 Ford featuring a high-tech carbon-fiber front nose that was reconfigured for salt flat racing (where it missed setting a record by 3/10ths of a second), a 650 cc, twin carbureted Triumph motorcycle with a twowheeled go-cart front end that was clocked in the quarter mile at 140 mph, even a tricked-out 1937 Chevy four-door sedan (with air and power steering).

Everything built was expertly “finished” in steel, aluminum, paint, chrome and milled wood. And incredibly, almost all of the conceptual work, fabrication, machining, construction and labor, Sonny handled single-handedly. Some of these vehicles required two and half years to complete.

Upon returning to his home town of San Antonio in the early 1980s after retirement from Lockheed, Sonny (thanks to his burgeoning, national reputation), quickly landed another position at the prestigious Dee Howard Company.

And, while he was initially hired to work on aircraft, it wasn’t long before the master technician was put (completely) in charge of overseeing Mr. Howard’s extensive collection of classic cars.

Managing a fully-equipped shop, Sonny and crew rebuilt and restored (often from the ground up) some true automotive treasures – among them a 1932 Duisenberg dual-cowl Phaeton that eventually sold for $1.2 million. He retired (again) from Dee Howard in 1990.

Today, Sonny and Dixie live comfortably near Medina Lake. Besides the spacious house filled with countless trophies and framed awards (including the plaque that announces his recent induction into the Inliners International Hall of Fame), the property is equipped with a complete

automotive shop where Sonny spends his time doing what he loves most – building cars.

Currently, he’s re-refurbishing his old 1923 Roadster from the ground up. “It will be a “beauty” and, as Sonny proudly states, “It will be fast!”

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Both parks have 26 miles of mixed use trails, including back country trails, and all three levels of biking trails: beginner, intermediate and difficult.

Park rangers want the best for bikers and the parks, and they remind mountain bikers to Ride Safe, Ride Friendly, and Ride Smart. Wear a helmet, don’t ride alone, tell folks where you’ll be, and be sure to take a Katie Sue’s just taking a walk in the park. repair kit and water and snacks Photo by Scot McCann. just in case.

Mountain bikers should mountain biking. yield to horseback riders, avoid being McKinney Falls just east of Austin speed demons and slow when you’re has nearly eight miles of multi-use trails near hikers, take care at blind corners, – all beginner level. Pedernales Falls has don’t cross where a trail or spot is closed, 20 miles of mountain biking trails that carry your bike over wet spots to protect pass through hills of oak and juniper the ground, and (this is my favorite one woodlands and some heavily wooded from the International Mountain Biking areas – all beginner and intermediate Association) make interactions pleasant level trails. And Hill Country State Natuno matter how short they are. You know, ral Area has 40 miles of jeep roads that in Texas we nod, wave a finger or two, tip mountain bikers use – including steep our chin up, or just smile really big and hills and tough terrain. holler out “Howdy, y’all.”

Some 1,100 people visited 57 TexColorado Bend and Government as state parks for January 1 “First Day Canyon are the park rangers’ picks for Hikes,” even in the drizzle and cold we best biking parks, but they are certain- had in Central Texas. ly not the only Texas parks with good See HILL COUNTRY PARKS, page 7

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Buffalo Soldiers by Native Americans because of their strength and courage.

Buffalo Soldiers Outdoor Day at Blanco State Park will feature storytelling and interpretive programs about these heroic soldiers. And heroic they were – 11 Buffalo Soldiers of the Ninth Cavalry received Medals of Honor for their valor during the Indian Wars. Take those little ones on out to Blanco State Park and see what it took to be a Buffalo Soldier.

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I mentioned last month that I got my new little granddaughter a parks pass for Christmas.

Well, the sweet park rangers at McKinney Falls tried and tried to figure out a way to sell me a parks pass with little Katie Sue’s name on it so anybody could take her to any state park, but, you know, the parks pass requires some ID, and she just doesn’t have any except our say-so.

Pluswhich, she gets in free because she’s only 10 months old. So I had to give her Momma and Daddy parks passes in their names, and I want, want, want them to take her on a little jaunt in one of my favorite parks, Pedernales Falls.

Little Katie Sue will be able to marvel at a duck pond, walk along a nature trail to a scenic overlook, and stop at a wheelchair and stroller friendly wildlife viewing station.

And McKinney Falls is a great place for a family hike, too, with a three-mile paved hiking loop under the pecan trees along Onion Creek.

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Professional entertainers perform to benefit Meals on Wheels. Silver Sage Corral Senior Center. 830-796-4969.

THIRD TUESDAYS NEW BRAUNFELS: Comal Country Music Show. Knights of Columbus Hall, 111 Landa Street. 830-629-4547.

LEANDER: Low Cost Pet Spay, Neuter and Vaccination. 512-260-3602, ext. 101.

EVERY WEDNESDAY AUSTIN: Austin Farmers Market at Triangle Park. 4600 Guadalupe at Lamar and 46th Street. 512-236-0074.

AUSTIN: Open Mic Night. Nutty Brown Café. www.nuttybrown.com.

DRIPPING SPRINGS: Farmers Market.

3 pm to 7 pm at the Triangle (Highway 290 and Ranch Road 12) March through December, rain or shine. cityofdrippingsprings.com.

WIMBERLEY: Farmers’ Market. Fresh produce, fresh breads, and more at the Senior Citizen’s Activity Center. 512264-1637.

FOURTH WEDNESDAYS WIMBERLEY: Hill Country Neighbors.

9:30 am. Visitor’s Center. 512-847-2849.

EVERY THURSDAY AUSTIN: Karaoke at the Nutty Brown Café. www.nuttybrown.com.

DRIPPING SPRINGS: Coffee House with Light Dinners, Decadent Desserts and Open Mic. 6 pm to 9 pm. Thyme and Dough. 512-894-0001.

FIRST THURSDAY AUSTIN: Austin Air Coolers VW Gang.

Meet at 7:30 pm at Deep Eddy Pool, cruise down Congress to Austin Pizza.

BUDA: First Thursday. Stroll through the downtown antique and specialty shops, enjoy the food from downtown restaurants. www.discoverbuda.com.

DRIPPING SPRINGS: Dripping Springs American Legion meets at 27500 Ranch Road 12. 7 pm. 512-8581907.

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EVERY DAY GRUENE: Live music at Gruene Hall.

Enjoy free music shows Monday through Thursday evenings and Saturday and Sunday afternoons. gruenehall.com.

WIMBERLEY: (every day except Monday) Visit Wimberley Glassworks.

Gallery open daily 10 am to 5 pm, Sunday noon to 5 pm. Glassblowing demos daily except Monday (except Tuesday on holiday weekends) 800929-6686, www.WGW.com.

EVERY SUNDAY AUSTIN: Sunday Jazz Brunch. Nutty Brown Café. www.nuttybrown.com.

SECOND SUNDAY JOHNSON CITY: Taste Wine + Art Music Events. Entertainment ranging from rockin’ gospel and jazz to Latin music at the Kirchman Gallery. 830868-9290.

EVERY MONDAY CANYON LAKE: Seniors Bingo. 12:30 pm at Habitat for Safe Seniors, 2174 Old Sattler Road, Startzville. 830-899-2256.

EVERY TUESDAY AUSTIN: Kid’s Night. Nutty Brown Café. www.nuttybrown.com.

CYPRESS MILL: The Bunkhouse Gang at Wenmohs Ranch. Paint and enjoy the fellowship of other Hill Country artists. 830-825-3465.

FISCHER: Youth Archery Program.

Cowboys for Jesus, 8400 FM 32. 830935-2920.

GRUENE: Two Ton Tuesdays at Gruene Hall. Rock-a-billy band Two Tons of Steel takes the stage at 8:30 pm.

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WIMBERLEY: Hill Country Community Band. First Baptist Church. 512-858-7960.

FIRST TUESDAYS BANDERA: Cowboy Capital Opry.

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Chuckwagon Supper and Cowboy Music Show. An evening of cowboy song and hearty dining awaits. 830-6268200, 888-408-7245.

WIMBERLEY: Tours of Jacob’s Well.

Hear the stories about famous floods and scuba divers, learn value of native grasses, experience stunning beauty of spring that started this town. 10 am. jacobswellspring.org EVERY SATURDAY WIMBERLEY: Arnosky Family Farms Market. Fresh flowers, vegetables, farmstead cheeses, more. Ranch Road 2325 and Highway 165. 830-833-5428.

FIRST SATURDAY BANDERA: Market Days. Downtown.

830-796-4447.

BANDERA: First Saturday Book Sale at the Public Library. 9 am to 1 pm. 830-7964213.

KYLE: Market Days. 512-268-4220.

WIMBERLEY: Market Days. (March through December). Everything you can’t live without at Lions Field. 475plus booths, free admission. 7 am to 4 pm. shopmarketdays.com.

FIRST AND THIRD SATURDAY WIMBERLEY: Toastmasters Public Speaking and Leadership Club. 10:30 am. Visitor’s Center. 512-913-4804.

SECOND SATURDAY BUDA: Artists of the South Corridor Meeting. Artists meet at Hobby Lobby in Southpark Meadows. 10 am.

CASTROVILLE: Market Trail Days.

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for kids 18 and under to perform in an intimate setting. Maui Wowi. 512-8476215, www.brendafreed.com/yapi.

FIRST AND THIRD THURSDAY CANYON LAKE: Noon Lions Meeting at Canyon Lake Golf Club. 830-8994406.

THIRD THURSDAY WIMBERLEY: Susanna’s Kitchen Coffee House Concert Series. The best in live music. 7:30 pm, Wimberley UMC, Corner RR 12 and CR 1492, $15, wimberleyumc.org/susannaskitchen. htm EVERY THURSDAY, FRIDAY, SATURDAY WIMBERLEY: Live Music at Linda’s Fine Foods. 500 FM 2325. 512-847-5464.

EVERY FRIDAY BLANCO: Tasting Room Open and Brewery Tours at Real Ale Brewing Company. realalebrewing.com.

EVERY FRIDAY GRUENE: Friday Afternoon Club at Gruene Hall. Happy hour, prize giveaways and the best in Texas tunes, broadcast live by KNBT-92.1 FM Radio New Braunfels with Mattson Rainer. 4 pm to 7 pm. 830-629-5077.

LEAKEY: Fridays at the Buckhorn Bar and Grill. House band and local talent.

830-232-4755, friobuckhornbar.com.

WIMBERLEY: Happy Hour at Taste Buds on the Square. Special drink prices and free appetizers. 512-847-7771.

WIMBERLEY: Bingo. VFW Hall. 512847-6441.

WIMBERLEY: Celebrate Recovery.

First Baptist Church Youth Building. 7 pm to 9 pm, with pizza at 6:30 pm. 512847-9035.

SECOND FRIDAY CASTROVILLE: Friday Night Fever.

Cars, trucks, bikes, food, shopping.

6 pm to 10 pm. Lundquist Automotive. www.castroville.com, 830-931-2479.

THIRD FRIDAY JOHNSON CITY: Cruise-In. See classic and collectable vehicles of all shapes and sizes. Free admission. www.3fjc. com.

FOURTH FRIDAY BANDERA: Fourth Friday Jam. Musicians jam at the Silver Sage Corral starting at 6:30 pm. 830-796-4969.

EVERY FIRST FRIDAY AND SATURDAY WIMBERLEY: Late Night Shopping on the Wimberley Square. Stores remain open ‘til at least 8 pm for your shopping pleasure. wimberleymerchants.com.

EVERY FRIDAY, SATURDAY AND SUNDAY FREDERICKSBURG: Rockbox Theater.

Renowned variety, music, and rock ‘n roll show, great family fun. 866-3496688.

EVERY SATURDAY AUSTIN: Austin Farmers Market.

Republic Square. 512-236-0074.

AUSTIN: Sunset Valley Farmers Market. Barton Creek Mall. 512-2801976.

COMFORT: Comfort Area Farmer’s Market. 8 am to 1 pm (or until sold out).

Comfort Park on Highway 27.

COMFORT: Wine Tastings at High’s Café. 4 pm to 7 pm. 830-995-4995, www. highscafeandstore.com.

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LAST SATURDAY JOHNSON CITY: Taste Wine + Art Reception. Free exhibit of art, plus Wines of Texas available by the glass, bottle or case at Kirchman Gallery. 213 North Nugent Avenue. 830-868-9290.

EVERY SATURDAY AND SUNDAY ROUND MOUNTAIN: Public Weekend Tours at Westcave. 830-825-3442, info@ westcave.org.

SECOND SATURDAY AND SUNDAY AUSTIN: Tours of Bright Leaf Natural Area. Guided hikes of beautiful wooded area four miles and two hours in length. www.brightleaf.org.

FEBRUARY 1-3 BANDERA: Cowboy Mardi Gras Celebrate Mardi Gras “country style,” with parade and live Cajun music.

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FEBRUARY 1-24 WIMBERLEY: “The Elephant Man.” EmilyAnn Theatre and Gardens. www. emilyann.org, 512-847-6969.

FEBRUARY 1 – JUNE 30 AUSTIN: Civilian Conservation Corps Exhibit at Bob Bullock Museum.

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Tuesday. Fest Nacht February 2, the sophisticated Fasching Masquerade Ball and Benefit February 9, and Fat Tuesday February 12. www. faschingfredericksburg.com.

FEBRUARY 3 KERRVILLE: Nikolai Massenkoff and the Russian Folk Festival. Traditional balalaika musicians, costumes, folk dancers and songs dazzle the senses.

Cailloux Theater. cailloux theater.com.

FEBRUARY 6 KERRVILLE: Schreiner University’s Texas Music Coffeehouse Series celebrates Black History Month with a performance by Johnny Nicholas at 7 pm. 830-792-7409.

FEBRUARY 6-7 FREDERICKSBURG: Texas Gun and Knife Show. Fun for the whole family.

Gillespie County Fairgrounds. 830-2850575, texasgunandknifeshows.com.

FEBRUARY 8 SAN MARCOS: Eddie Durham Jazz Festival. Named in honor of hometown jazz-guitar legend Eddie Durham, this event is a part of the Texas Hill Country Jazz Festival. 512-245-2651.

WIMBERLEY: 2nd Friday WineShare at Elma, Art of Photography Studio, 13501 Ranch Road 12 at the Vineyard. Bring bottle of Italian Red wine and your own glass. 6 pm to 7:30 pm. 512-558-2919 FEBRUARY 8-17 FREDERICKSBURG: Wine Lovers Trail.

Purchase tickets online for self-guided tour, special events, tours, tastings and live music. www.texaswinetrail.com.

FEBRUARY 8 - MARCH 3 WIMBERLEY: The Wimberley Players present “Death of a Salesman.” wimberleyplayers.org.

FEBRUARY 9 BANDERA: Cowboy Capital Sweetheart Spaghetti Dinner. 5:30 pm to 9 pm, $7.50 a plate. 830-796-3953.

BLANCO: Buffalo Soldiers at Blanco State Park. Guests can experience life as it was on the Texas frontier, participate in outdoor activities, hear Native American stories, more. 830-833-4333.

BOERNE: Chocolate Walk. Downtown.

830-249-9511.

BOERNE: Second Saturday Art and Wine. secondsaturdayartandwine.com.

BOERNE: The Five Browns in Concert. www.boerneperforming arts.com.

COMFORT: Mardi Gras Dance. Comfort Park. 830-995-2398.

NEW BRAUNFELS: Hill Country Doll Show and Sale. New Braunfels Civic Center. www.dolldr.com.

WIMBERLEY: Mardi Gras and Gumbo Cookoff. Music, food, drink, parade, costume contest, more at 7A Ranch Historic Pioneer Town. 6 pm to midnight.

FEBRUARY 9-10 DRIPPING SPRINGS: Valentine’s Day Jewelry Trunk Sale at Wesley Gallery.

Showcasing Anne Dee Thierry’s “Pieces of Bali” and Lee Carrell’s Fine Art Jewelry. 10 am to 5 pm. 27008 Ranch Road 12, wesleygallery.com.

FEBRUARY 10 KERRVILLE: Chocolate Fantasy Weekend Kerr Arts and Cultural Center. www.kacckerrville.com, 830-895-2911.

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APRIL 12-14 BOERNE: Hill Country Holler at Enchanted Springs Ranch. Featuring the music of Brian Howe and Bad Company, others. www.hillcountryholler.com.

APRIL 24-28 HILL COUNTRY RIVER REGION: 14th Annual Nature Quest. Texas Hill Country’s best all-around birding-nature event. Participants will discover birds, bats, butterflies, nature photography, wildflowers, more. texasnaturequest. com, 830-966-2320.

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WIMBERLEY: “An Evening to Remember.” Gourmet dinner, wine and martini bar, silent auction, dancing, music at Community Center. www.

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FEBRUARY 23-24 BOERNE: Hill Country Antiques Show.

Kendall County Fairgrounds. www. texasantiqueshows.com MARCH 1-16 FREDERICKSBURG: “The Imagination of Casey Craig.” Artisans at Rocky Hill. artisansatrockyhill.com.

MARCH 2 WIMBERLEY: Market Day at Lions Field. 475-plus booths, free admission.

7 am to 4 pm. shopmarketdays.com.

MARCH 10 DRIFTWOOD: 9th Annual Brittany Tuck Memorial Benefit, BBQ Cook-off and Concert. Live Texas country music plus silent and live auctions, barbecue cookoff, kids’ activities, more. Camp Ben McCulloch. www.brittanytuck.com.

MARCH 17 AUSTIN: Head for the Cure 5K. Benefits brain cancer research. Camp Mabry. www.headforthecure.org.

APRIL 5-7 LLANO: Fiddle Fest Weekend.

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KERRVILLE: Mardi Gras on Main. Fine food, fine music and fine wine. www. kerrvilletx.gov, 830-792-8395.

WIMBERLEY: Uncork an Adventure: A Taste of Italy Wine Tasting Event.The Leaning Pear in Wimberley. 5 pm to 8 pm. www.ststeveschool.org.

FEBRUARY 11 KERRVILLE: Monday Night Fiction presents “The Reader” by Bernhard Schlink at 7 pm at the Schreiner Cailloux Campus Activity Center. 830-792-7352.

FEBRUARY 14 KERRVILLE: River Trail Interpretive Walk at Riverside Nature Center.

Naturalist and trail expert Susan Sander invites you to “Love the Guadalupe, Hug a Tree” during this Valentine’s afternoon stroll along the new River Trail. www.riversidenaturecenter.org FEBRUARY 15-17 FREDERICKSBURG: Trade Days. Shop more than 350 vendors in six barns. www.fbgtradedays.com, 830-990-4900.

LUCKENBACH: Hug-In and Valentine Ball. Beloved camping event, featuring live music and plenty of boot scootin’.

Texas legend Gary P. Nunn performs. luckenbachtexas.com, 830-997-3224.

FEBRUARY 16 BANDERA: Texas Street Customs Car Show. Next to Sonic Drive-In from 2 pm to 5 pm. 800-364-3833.

BANDERA: Black and Red Ball. Dining and dancing at the Silver Sage Corral.

Reservations required. 830-796-4969, www.silversagecorral.org.

FISCHER: Olde Tyme Movie Night with popcorn, hot dogs, sodas, Olde Tyme prices. Movie starts at 7 pm sharp doors open at 6 pm. Fischer Store School Community Center. 830-935-2328.

WIMBERLEY: WAG Rescue’s Adoption Day. 10 am to 2 pm at King Feed. 512917-5630, wimberleywagrescue.org.

WIMBERLEY: Hill Country Home and Garden Extravaganza. Wimberley Community Center. 512-913-2900.

FEBRUARY 16-17 GRUENE: Old Gruene Market Days.

100 artisans featuring handmade items. www.GrueneMarketDays.com.

FEBRUARY 17 FISCHER: Field Trip to the Heritage Museum. 2 pm to 5 pm. $7 with reservations. Fischer Store School Community Center. 830-935-2568.

FEBRUARY 20-24 AUSTIN:”A Ride with Bob.” Musical honoring the life of Bob Wills. www. zachtheatre.org/show.a-ride-with-bob.

FEBRUARY 21 KERRVILLE: Native Healing Garden at Riverside Nature Center. 830-257-4837, www.riversidenaturecenter.org.

WIMBERLEY: Susanna’s Kitchen Coffee House presents The Gourds. Live music in smoke- and alcohol-free venue. 7 pm to 9:30 pm. wimberleyumc.org.

FEBRUARY 22-24 NEW BRAUNFELS: North American Jewelry and Gift Show. New Braunfels Civic Center. www.rgvshow.com.

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