"Salado Legends" Celebrates 17th Season
The stage at Tablerock's Goodnight Amphitheater is set for a musical memory of life in the Lone Star state at the turn of the 20th century as the curtain rises once again on
Salado Legends, which is celebrating its 17th season. Honored by the Library of Congress as one of only four outdoor musical dramas in the nation chosen to depict America's diverse cultural heritage, more than 150 actors, crew and composers band together to bring the past to life for three performances, held July 18, 25, and August 1. Audience members may even find a few faces familiar, as Dallas actor Jerry Biggs, who has appeared in Lonesome Dove and Tender Mercies, and Channel 9 Chief Meteorologist Andy Anderson from Chilton step into cameo roles.
For those who wish to dine before delving into yesterday, a catered meal will be served t 7:15 p.m., one hour before show time. Reservations, running at $8 for either adult or child, are required for the repast.
Tickets for
Salado Legends are available for $17 for adults, $5 for children ages 4 - 12 and can be obtained at Fletcher's Antiques, First State Bank and Compass Bank in Salado, ITR in Fort Hood, Compass Bank in Belton and Temple, or through the amphitheater's web site. For groups of 20 or more call 1-254-947-9205 or write to Tablerock, PO Box 312, Salado, TX 76571.
When: July 18, 25 and August 1, 2009
Where: Tablerock's Goodnight Amphitheater at Royal Street in Salado, Texas.
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posted by Grace Sydney @ 2:31 PM
Hotel Palomar Dallas Offers Special Summer Rate for Teachers
School's out for summer, and for those who spent the past months educating eager students, Kimpton's Hotel Palomar Dallas is offering a lesson in luxury with a "Time Out for Teachers" special summer rate.
Through September 7, 2009, teachers who mentor young minds in reading, writing and 'rithmetic can learn about the fourth R-- relaxation, during a stay at the boutique retreat for only $75 a night. A part of the Summer Playground campaign, teachers can sip complimentary sangrias and participate in games at wine hour and indulge in an ice cream beak in the hotel lobby-- just a few of the freebies offered to guests.
Available for stays booked for Thursday, Friday, Saturday or Sunday night (three nights maximum), patrons must provide valid teacher, coach or administration application upon check-in to be eligible for the special rate. The "Time Out for Teachers" special rate cannot be combined with other offers or used for a group reservation. Additional restrictions, fees, black out dates or taxes may apply.
To book a room with the special summer "Time Out For Teachers" offer, enter TOT in the rate code box on the hotel's website.
For more information:- call 1-800-KIMPTON (ask for the "Time Out For Teachers" rate
Photo courtesy Hotel Palomar DallasLabels: Dallas
posted by Grace Sydney @ 1:23 PM
3-Day Passes for Austin City Limits Festival Available Through Austin CVB Site
The Live Music Capital of the World will welcome an array of recording artists for the 8th annual Austin City Limits Festival this fall, and in celebration the Austin Convention and Visitors Bureau is currently offering music lovers specially-priced passes ($165 each) to the October event.
This Austin CVB Festival Travel Package not only offers three-day entry to one of the city's most-anticipated musical extravaganzas, but also a minimum of two-nights accommodation at one of more than 15 Austin hotels. A hotel room must be booked in order to receive the discount tickets-- you must enter your ACVB hotel reservation confirmation number when purchasing tickets. A four ticket maximum per person/address/credit card is enforced. (As three-day general admission passes purchased through the festival web site have already sold out, no doubt the CVB Festival Travel Package passes will soon be snatched up.)
While on the Austin CVB website, music buffs can also buy the new compilation CD Austin Music, Volume 8. A 15-song soundtrack to the city, featuring tunes by Okkervil River and Jerry Jeff Walker, among others, also contains a mini-map of Austin music venues.
From October 2 - 4, 2009, Zilker Park will pulsate with the sounds of 130 acts, including Pearl Jam, The Dave Matthews Band, Kings of Leon, Lily Allen, John Legend, The Beastie Boys, The B-52s and Asleep at the Wheel. Purchase your ticket today!
For more information:• visit
www.austintexas.org 
Photos courtesy Austin City Limits FestivalLabels: Austin, October Festivals
posted by Grace Sydney @ 10:44 AM
Texas Blueberry Festival Celebrates 20th Year
Fats Domino found his thrill on Blueberry Hill, and you can find a thrilling way to spend the day at the 20th annual Texas Blueberry Festival in downtown Nacogdoches. From classic cars to pie-eating contests, the good, old-fashioned family fun is Americana at its finest. New to the event this year is Cowboy Max, a comedic cowpoke who will wow the crowd with his trick roping skills, and Cookin' Up the Blues, where local celebrity chefs compete to be considered the "berry" best.
The following photos, taken by
Bruce Partain of the Nacogdoches County Chamber of Commerce, offers a taste of the festivities:
When: June 13, 2009
Where: downtown Nacogdoches
For more information:
Texas Blueberry FestivalLabels: June Festivals, Nacogdoches
posted by Grace Sydney @ 4:28 PM
Palo Duro Canyon State Park Celebrates 75th Anniversary
As the nation prepares to celebrate its 233rd year of independence this 4th of July weekend, one of America's most beloved landmarks will also mark a milestone. Deemed the "Grand Canyon of Texas, " the Panhandle paradise of Palo Duro Canyon State Park is commemorating its 75th anniversary with free admission and an array of activities.
A profusion of pyrotechnics over the Pioneer Amphitheater will dot the sky red, white and blue on July 4th after a musical salute to the Lone Star state, "Texas." The same stage will rock with guitar riffs when Boz Scaggs performs on July 5th.
If you've got a hankering for some down home food, Amarillo eatery The Big Texan will serve up samples of their cuisine before both the musical extravaganza and the concert. The steak dinner costs $16.95 for adults and $12.70 for each child. Tickets to "Texas" are available, ranging from $9.95 to $29.95, while tickets for dinner and the Boz Scaggs concert run from $50 to $100. Although not required, it is recommended that attendees buy their tickets in advance.
When: July 4 - 5, 2009
For more information:• visit
www.tpwd.state.tx.us/parksFor tickets:• visit
www.texas-show.com
Post card photo from the Texastripper collectionLabels: Amarillo, July Festivals, Panhandle Plains
posted by Grace Sydney @ 1:08 PM
Celebrate the 16th Annual Dog Days of Denton
Bring along your dog and celebrate the 16th annual Dog Days of Denton, scheduled for Friday and Saturday, May 29 and 30, 2009. The free event in Denton, Texas features a full menu of family- and dog-friendly activities.
Check out the complete festival listing on our sister site,
DogTipper.com.
Labels: Denton, May festivals
posted by Paris and John @ 4:39 PM
"Take A Hike" at a State Park During National Trails Day
June 6th is National Trails Day, and what better way to celebrate than by enjoying the scenic beauty at one of the nine state parks participating in the American Hiking Society-sponsored event. Happy trails to you!
• Promenade among the pines can call Bastrop State Park home during a guided hike along a portion of the more than 10 miles of trails that dot the area. A trail work party is scheduled to take place, and walkers can wonder at a section of Gotier Pace, a trail once trodden on by settlers of the Texas frontier.
• Alligators and birds will peer back at the binocular-carrying sightseers at Brazos Bend State Park in Needville (southwest of Houston) as they file through the bottomland forests on guided trail hikes scheduled between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m.
• Skim along the surface of the lake that snakes through Caddo Lake State Park in a guided canoe tour, traverse the site's trails or sign up for a workshop.
• Novices of nature walks can sign up for "Hiking 101- Discover Hiking!," which will take place at 8:30 p.m. in the amphitheater at Daingerfield State Park in east Texas.
• Take a sunset stroll along Tom Mays Trail at El Paso's Franklin Mountains State Park, America's largest urban wilderness area. Interested parties must reserve a place for the promenade at least one day in advance.
• Witness the sun's ascent and descent during morning and evening hiking tours along Lake Texana State Park in Edna.
• Three miles of woodland trails are a welcome sight for walkers at Mother Neff State Park near the small town of Moody. Hikes are scheduled between 10 a.m. and 3 p.m.
• See haunting images of an ancient world as you walk toward the pictographs decorating Flat Bell Shelter at Seminole Canyon State Park and Historic Site near Comstock.
• Guided treks will take place at 10 a.m. (a one-hour ranger-led walk), noon (a 1.5 hour hike) and 2 p.m. (a 2.5 hour journey) at Stephen F. Austin State Park near Sealy.
For more information:• visit
www.americanhiking. orgBastrop State Park: 512/321-1673
Brazos Bend State Park: 979/553-5101
Caddo Lake State Park: 903/679-3351
Daingerfield State Park: 903/645-2921
Franklin Mountain State Park: 915/566-6441
Lake Texana State Park: 361/782-5718
Mother neff State Park: 254/853-2389
Seminole Canyon State Park: 432/292-4464
Stephen F. Austin State Park: 979/885-3613
Labels: Bastrop, Comstock, Edna, El Paso, June Festivals, Moody, Needville, Sealy
posted by Grace Sydney @ 4:19 PM
