The Voice of Aggieland
Duck out of the sun and into the acoustically soothing Calvary Baptist Church sanctuary as the A&M Singing Cadets offer a concert filled with music ranging from Broadway tunes to reverent spirituals. Sponsored by the Hays County Aggie Moms Club, this all-male choir performs at 2 p.m. Sunday, March 25, as a benefit to provide scholarships for local students.
Who’s your crawdaddy?
Those crazy cajuns at Three Dudes Winery are popping a few corks and throwing some hundred pounds of mudbugs in the boiling pot to celebrate their Louisiana roots. Slide on your dancing shoes for some zydeco from Ponty Bone and the Squeezetones on the decks overlooking the San Marcos River from noon to 6 p.m. Saturday, March 24. Tickets: $15 www.threedudeswinery.com. 125 Old Martindale Road, San Marcos
On the road again
Take a Texas Music Roadtrip through the only venue big enough to host the most extensive collection of Texas music history ever amassed. This show encompasses 8,000-square-feet and features more than 150 rare and incredible artifacts such as vintage photographs, elaborate stage costumes, gig posters, hand-written lyrics, and historically significant instruments including the baby grand piano from the Armadillo World Headquarters and a rare chance to see Stevie Ray Vaughan’s “Number One” Stratocaster. Show runs through Oct. 14. 512-936-4649. Bob Bullock Texas State History Museum, 1800 N. Congress Avenue., Austin
Fresh and healthy comes to Kyle
Kyle’s original certified organic farmer Tim Miller will be hosting his annual Organic Heirloom Tomato and Vegetable Plant Sale at Millberg Farm, 737 Opal Lane, just south of the Kyle city limits from 1-5 p.m. Sunday, March 25. Miller, a local authority on organic farming, is often the featured speaker at venues across the county and is planning a forum, “Do you want to become a farmer?” geared toward new and beginning farmers in the near future. Keep your eye on the haysfreepress.com calendar for further details.
A river runs through it
The Brazos River carves a huge and paradoxical crescent through Texas’ geography and history and Jim Kimmel, professor of Geography at Texas State, has charted its ecology and characteristics in his lavishly illustrated book “Exploring the Brazos River.” The book features maps, charts and descriptions encouraging readers to explore this amazing river on their own. Take in this free reading and book signing at 4 p.m. Wednesday, March 28 at the Alkek Library on the campus of Texas State. 245-2313
See what special events are going on in Buda, Kyle and surrounding areas on the CALENDAR page.
