For the last several weeks we’ve been tinkering with a brief weekly recap of cool things via our Facebook page. And then last night POOF the “Notes” feature we’d been using to publish it up and disappeared.
GAH!
We’re tempted to blame Mercury being retrograde, but that would just be, you know, superstitious. So while we wait some sort of amicable resolution with our Facebook overlords, we’re parking our cherry-picked links here on the website.
Remember: Wise Wildflowers always double-check directions and confirm times before driving, especially long distances or in poor weather. Enjoy!
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Remember our story about The Breast Show art exhibit in Johnson City? There’s an opening night event tonight (8/9) at 7 p.m. at Echo in Johnson City. Details can be found in our article.
The Wedding Oak Winery shared a swoon-worthy photo of their San Saba outdoor patio and now we totally want to visit!
Luckenbach Texas is going all out this month with free Friday night dances. (Yes, FREE!) Details or visit LuckenbachTexas.com.
The Dodging Duck in Boerne hosts a Picker’s Night every third Thursday. They keep a list of upcoming performers on their Facebook page.
Looking for things to do in Fredericksburg this month? Their visitor’s bureau folks have a new newsletter out now, with all kinds of great ideas for things to do–including grape stomping! (Bonus: they offer pro tips.)
As mentioned above, one of our favorite designers, Carrie Ann Hall of Patience and Grace Studio (and who designed our logo), is hosting a watercolor class on 8/29 at Country Elegance Helotes. Details.
Food for Thought
We mentioned recently the unveiling of an artwork at the Blanton Museum of Art in Austin. From this New York Times piece, it seems a bit of a controversy followed. It’s a great read, actually, with an important lesson for curators everywhere.
Did you catch that Texas Monthly cover story about the revival of small town Texas?
A moving story from the Texas Standard about pop-up birthday parties for kids in the foster system can be found here. Also available from the radio program is a piece about Mimi Swartz‘s new book chronicling Texas’ role in creating the artificial heart.
Shop ‘Til You Drop
Fiddlin’ Frogs has a brand new store in Comfort and is about to host a warehouse sale at the old Leon Springs store on August 27. Details.
The Point Collab at The Point Park in Leon Springs is hosting another Makers Market this Saturday (8/11). Details. Also on tap at the same location on the same day? A free yoga class! Details.
For more upcoming events–or to submit your own calendar suggestions,
be sure to join our Facebook group or tag us on Instagram!
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