Local Events
1 - 27th - lasting Impressions Art Show
The show includes fine art, sculpture, rock art, some crafts and more. New Braunfels Art League Gallery. 830-629-8022
10 - 27th - You're a Good Man Charlie Brown
Brauntex Performing Arts Theatre. 830-627-0808
19th - Spring Craft Show
Great vendors from all over Texas with one of a kind craft items and gifts. Homemade baked goods and rummage sale as well. From 9am to 4pm at the Bulverde Senior Center. For more information 830-980-7555 or 830-438-3111.
19 & 20th - Old Gruene Market Days
Nearly 100 vendors offer uniquely crafted items, collectibles and packaged Texas foods. Gruene Historic District. 830-832-1721
24th - Bulverde First Networking Meeting
Bulverde First Networking group will meet at 8 am. All members are encouraged to attend. Non-members, please contact us first to reserve your seat. (830) 515-4542 for more information.
27th - Spring Chicken Festival
Held at the Bulverde Community Center. Including Barbeque chicken, arts and craft show, bake sale, games for kids, and more. Meal tickets $6.50 adults/$3.50 children. For more information 830-980-7938. 1747 E. Ammann Road. 10am to 5pm.
1 - 18th Theater Performance
Defiance by John Patrick Stanley. Set on a Marine Corps base, two officers, one black and one white, are set on a collision course over race, women and the high cost of doing the right thing. STAGE Theater 830-438-2339
3rd - Wein & Saengerfest
Heritage festival blended with old but familiar traditions in our rich German Heritage, music, and wine making! Downtown New Braunfels. 830-221-4091.
3 - 9th Annual Run for the Hills
830-438-4285 for more information.
4th - Mid Texas Cymphony
David Mairs, conductor. Cindy Sanchez and the Mid Texas Symphony Chorus performs broadway tunes. New Braunfels Civic Center. 830-629-0336.
9th - Fishing Fun - Catch It
There will be FREE refreshments - poles and bait also provided! Landa Park. 830-221-4350.
17 & 18th - Old Gruene Market Days
Nearly 100 vendors offer uniquely crafted items, collectibles and packaged Texas foods. Gruene Historic District. 830-832-1721
18 - 12th Annual KNBT Americana Music Jam At Gruene Hall
A celebration of Americana music featuring exceptional artists of the genre. Event benefits a different local charity each year. Co-sponsored by Gruene Hall and KNBT 92.1 FM Radio New Braunfels. For more information call (830) 629-5077 or toll free from the San Antonio area at (830) 606-1601.
19th - Winery U Your Nose Knows
There are lots of ways to learn about wine: Classes to take and books to read and even videos to watch. But nothing beats learning about wines like “sensory evaluation,” the process of using all five of your senses to develop an appreciation for one of the true miracles of nature. Learn to swirl, sniff and taste wine like a true sommelier! Class to be held at Dry Comal Creek Vineyards, from 10:30 - 12:30. (830) 885-4076
15, 16, 17, 22, 23, 24th- Harvest Wine Trail
The Harvest Wine Trail is "not so ordinary," as most years you'll find the grape harvest underway. You may be able to stomp a few grapes, taste a newly pressed juice or even help with a harvest along the way! There is exceptional value in this Trail as your $30 per person will guarantee a taste or tasting at each of the 22 wineries on the Trail. Just bring your Printed Trail Registration along when you visit. Each winery will stamp your registration and you may indulge in a taste of Texas wine. 866-621-9463 for more information.
24 - 28th Comal County Fair
call (830) 625-1505. website
(map) Comal County Fair Grounds, New Braunfels
12th - The 22nd Annual Gruene Music & Wine Fest
This Americana event benefiting local charities features the best in live Texas music and the best in Texas food and wines at Gruene Hall and The Grapevine. All three days will be filled with vintner and music events, wine & food samplings, and the Great Guitar Auction. Visit www.gruenehall.com; call (830) 629-5077 or toll free from San Antonio (830) 606-1601 for tickets and information.
2 - 25th Annual Tour De Gruene Bicycle Classic
Participants enjoy a leisurely ride through the Texas Hill Country or competitive time trials with prizes for the best course records. Among famous past participants are seven-time Tour de France winner Lance Armstrong and five-time winner Eddie Merckx. A celebrity slow race and an antique & classic bicycle show round out the events. Register by calling (210) 828-6856 for an entry form.
15th - Winery U Your Nose Knows
There are lots of ways to learn about wine: Classes to take and books to read and even videos to watch. But nothing beats learning about wines like “sensory evaluation,” the process of using all five of your senses to develop an appreciation for one of the true miracles of nature. Learn to swirl, sniff and taste wine like a true sommelier! Class to be held at Dry Comal Creek Vineyards, from 10:30 - 12:30. (830) 885-4076

Friday May 09, 2008

