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The 2010 TMEC lists more than 500 annual events featuring live music. To update listing information for your 2010 event, please contact the Texas Music Office at music [at] governor.state.tx.us or call (512) 463-6666.
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Lois Alba Aria Competition
May 1-2
Cullen Hall, University of St. Thomas; 4001 Mount Vernon, Houston, TX 77006
Soma International Foundation, Inc.,
Shelley Townsend
1415 South Voss, Suite 110-448; Houston, TX 77057
(713) 822-0176
The Lois Alba Aria Competition is a presentation of Soma International Foundation, Inc., a nonprofit 501(c)3 organization dedicated to offering aspiring opera singers the opportunity to perform in public settings, such as concerts, galas and competitions in order to earn recognition and audience approval. Competition participants are judged by professionals in the field who offer career advice, direction and encouragement. Participants also have the opportunity to earn prize money in order to further their studies and careers in the field of opera. Semi-final Rounds: Saturday, May 1, 10:00am - 6:00pm; Finals & Awards Program: Sunday, May 2, 3:00pm - 6:00pm. Parking is available in the Moran Parking Facility on the corner of Graustark and West Alabama for $2.00.
The Big Squeeze Semi-Finals Playoff and Free Concert
May 1
Bob Bullock Texas State History Museum; 1800 Congress Avenue, Austin
Texas Folklife
1317 South Congress Avenue; Austin, TX 78704
(512) 441-9255; Fax (512) 441-9222
Music: Cajun, Polka, Regional Mexican, Tejano
Activities: accordian contest
Come ready to cheer your favorite young accordionist and dance all afternoon at this free concert at the Bob Bullock Texas State History Museum. Squeezebox enthusiasts will enjoy listening and toe-tapping while young accordion players from Texas compete at this next level in Texas Folklife's annual contest. The concert includes performances by Austin's Cerronato and other special guests.
Hill Country Run
May 1
Luckenbach; Fredericksburg
Fredericksburg Optimist Club
Debbie Farquar
501 W. Main Street; Fredericksburg, TX 78624
(830) 997-6982; Fax (830) 997-5271
Music: Blues, Country, Rock
Activities: Music festival, Motorcycle Rally
Hill Country Run is hosting its annual motorcycle rally to bring you four days of live entertainment, local vendors, and plenty of Shiner Bock to go around. Registration starts on Thursday at 1pm-8pm so get signed up early. This year, the ralley will be held inside the beautiful Lady Bird Johnson Municipal Park located just 3 miles south of downtown Fredericksburg, just off State Hwy 16 South. Camping is encouraged so check out our website to register.
New Braunfels Wein & Saengerfest
May 1
Historic Downtown New Braunfels; Main Plaza, New Braunfels
City of New Braunfels Parks & Recreation Department
Stacy Laird, Director of P&R Department
424 South Castell Avenue; New Braunfels, TX 78130
(830) 221-4091; (830) 221-4090; Fax (830) 608-0272
Music: Blues, Cajun, Children's, Country, Folk/Acoustic, Jazz, Polka, Pop, Rockabilly, German
Activities: Music festival, Street dance, Art Show and Market, Wine Tasti
The New Braunfels Wein & Saengerfest will feature a music festival, street dance, wine tasting, art show and market, grape stomp, cooking demonstrations, Go Texan member participants, food and beverage booths, and wine informational seminar, beer tasting, and children's activities.
Pecan Street Festival
May 1-2
East Sixth Street; Between Congress and IH-35
Special Events Management
Luis Zapata
630 Kingfisher Creek Drive; Austin, TX 78748
(512) 576-6982; Fax (512) 383-0241
Music: Blues, Children's, Country, Folk/Acoustic, Rock, Tejano
Activities: Music festival, Arts & Crafts. Performing Arts
The Old Pecan Street Festival is a FREE, bi-annual arts and crafts festival held on 6th Street that has been an Austin tradition for more than 30 years. In addition to more than 250 arts & crafts vendors, the Festival also offers a variety of international and healthy food vendors, four music stages, carnival rides, and a children's art section. The show is also the primary fundraiser for the Old Pecan Street Association, an organization established to preserve and beautify 6th Street.
Starlight Music Series
May 1, 8, 15, 29, June 5, 12
Wolf Pen Creek Ampitheater;
College Station Parks and Recreation
Sheila Walker
1000 Krenek Tap; College Station, TX 77804
(979) 764-3408; (979) 764-3486
Music: Blues, Country, Cowboy, Rock, Rockabilly
Activities: Concert season
The Starlight Music Series is a free concert series sponsored by College Station Utilities and held at the Wolf Pen Creek Amphitheater. Past artists have included Jerry Jeff Walker, Willie Nelson, Bo Diddley, The Bellamy Brothers, Trout Fishing in America, Vince Vance and the Valiants, Cowboy Mouth, Leon Russell, Gary P. Nunn, Marshall Tucker Band, Tim McGraw, Earl Thomas Conley, and many more. Guests are invited to bring their lawn chairs, picnic baskets, and coolers (up to 48 quarts). Starlight Music Series takes place spring and summer of each year at the Wolf Pen Creek Amphitheater. 2010 dates are May 1st, 8th, 15th, 29th, June 5th and 12th.
Swing Fest
May 1
River Ranch in the Fort Worth Stockyards National Historic District; 500 NE 23rd Street
Cowtown Society of Western Music
Joyce Miller
3709 East Highway 67; Clevburn, TX 761031-8189
(817) 558-7580; Fax (817) 645-9886
Music: Country, Cowboy, Rockabilly, Western Swing
Activities: Awards show, Dancing, Live Music
Swingfest is presented by The Cowtown Society of Western Music. The 2010 festival will be held in Mineral Wells, TX and will honor Heroes of Western Music, inducting 26 Heroes. Bands include: Brady Bowen & Swing Country, The Lonestar Troubadours, Chuck Curtis and All-Star Band, and Leon Rausch. Joe Baker of Ruidoso, New Mexico will emcee for the event.
Butterfield Stage Days Festival and PRCA Rodeo
May 6-9 (Carnival); 7, 8 (PRCA Rodeo); 8 (Festival in the Park)
Harwood City Park; Highway 114 bypass
Bridgeport Chamber of Commerce
Teri Bland
P.O. Box 1104; Bridgeport, TX 76426
(940) 683-2076; (940) 683-2981; Fax (940) 683-3969
Music: Christian, Country, Folk/Acoustic, Tejano
Activities: Rodeo, Singing contests
Butterfield Stage Days Festival features a variety of activities, including arts and crafts booths, games, contests, carnival rides, Bridgeport Idol Contest, bingo, PRCA Rodeo, and much more. Live musical entertainment is featured in the park
from 10:00a.m. - 5:00p.m.on Saturday.
Greater Southwest Music Festival
May 6
Amarillo Convention Center and Polk Street United Methodist Church; 3rd and Buchanan, Amarillo
Kathy Fishburn
Kathy Fishburn
1000 South Polk; Amarillo, TX 79101
(806) 373-5093; (800) 444-4763; Fax (806) 373-5656
Music: Classical, Jazz
Activities: Awards show, Music festival, Singing contests
The Greater Southwest Music Festival is a non-profit organization that provides music competitions for bands, orchestras, and choirs. The festival offers band, orchestra, and choir concert contests with the addition of jazz band, show choir, and elementary choirs. Trophies are awarded for outstanding gourp performances. The Greater Southwest Music Festival is a non-profit organization.
The Greater Southwest Music Festival offers competitions in band, orchestra, choir, show choir and jazz bands for students in grades 5 through 12. All performances are open to the public, free of charge.
Western Heritage Classic
May 6-8
Expo Center of Taylor County; 1700 Highway 36
Western Heritage Classic
1700 Highway 36; Abilene, TX 79602
(325) 677-4376; Fax (325) 677-0709
Music: Country, Cowboy, Cowboy poetry
Activities: Cowboy poetry, Fiddling contests, Rodeo, Street dance, Trade show/convention
Western Heritage Classic celebrates the traditions of the great ranching lifestyle featuring working cowboys from famous ranches! Features live music on Friday night with Stoney LaRue, Saturday Night with Ely Young Band. Other events include a chuck wagon cookoff, trade shows, ranch rodeo, and a benefit dinner dance with Rhinestone Round-up.
Concert in the Park
May 7
Milburn Park; 1901 Sun Chase Blvd.
City of Cedar Park - Parks & Recreation
Tara McAlister, Recreation Program Coordinator
1435 Main Street; Cedar Park, TX 78613-7670
(512) 401-5508; (512) 401-5500; Fax (512) 401-5509
Music: Country
Activities: Music festival
The City of Cedar Park is bringing the 1980's back in 2010 for a special concert in the park on May 7th from 7 pm - 9 pm at Milburn Park. We are excited to bring Radiostar, which was voted one of the best performing bands in Austin in the 2008-2009 Austin Chronicle Music Poll. Bring your lawn chairs or blankets as there will plenty of area available, but don't get to comfortable in your chair as you will be sure to dance the night away. Food concessions will be available, but you are welcome to bring your own ice chest. Glass containers are prohibited.
Friendswood Concerts-In-The Park
May 7, 14, 21, 28 June 4, 11, 18, 25
Stevenson Park; 1100 South Friendswood Drive
City of Friendswood
James Toney
910 South Friendswood Drive; Friendswood, TX 77546-4856
(281) 996-3220; Fax (281) 996-3265
Music: Blues, Children's, Country, R&B, Rock
Concerts are free to the public every Friday in May and June. Prizes are given out during intermission. Bring your blankets, lawn chairs, refreshments, dinner and/or a snack and sit back and enjoy an evening of fun and family entertainment sponsored by the City of Friendswood, Community Services Department. If you would like to be a sponsor and/or provide a door prize for one or more of the concerts, please contact
James Toney at (281) 996-3220
Maifest ~ 2
May 7, 8
Fireman's Park; North Park St. and Highway 36 North
Brenham Maifest Association
Julie Joster
P.O. Box 1588; Brenham, TX 77834-1588
(979) 830-5393; (888) 273-6426; Fax (979) 836-9704
Music: Children's, Country, Folk/Acoustic, Polka
The 120-year-old Maifest is a celebration of the German community. Includes food booths, arts and crafts, onestage with continuous music for two days; two downtown parades, two elaborate coronations involving more than 1,000 young people; plus many community-related homecoming activities. Past performers include Wahlburg Boys Central Texas Sound, Dujka Brothers, Leroy Matocha, Encore, and more. Contact Info: 1-888-BRENHAM or www.maifest.org
MayFest
May 7, 8
Johnson Park; 405 Buena Vista Drive
Marble Falls / Lake LBJ Chamber of Commerce
Kerri Roberts
916 Second Street; Marble Falls, TX 78654
(800) 759-8178; (830) 693-1620
MayFest is a free concert featuring The Bellamy Brothers and others. Carnival, washer pitching, food vendors and a ton of family fun!
The Revival Festival ~ 2
May 7, 8
Nutty Brown Amphitheatre; 12225 West Highway 290
Rockabilly Magazine
Orlando Rios
P.O. Box 19712; 78760
Music: Blues, Country, Rockabilly, Americana
Activities: Music festival
The 3rd Annual Revival Festival featuring Jerry Lee Lewis, Asleep at the Wheel, Junior Brown, Lee Rocker, Rick Trevino, The Blasters, Wayne Hancock, and more. Tickets can be purchased at Waterloo Records - 600 N Lamar, and
Nutty Brown Cafe - 12225 Hwy 290 West.
WonderJam in Amsterdam
May 8-16
Amsterdam;
Wonderjam
D. Brown Fisher
P.O. Box 684761; Austin, TX 78768
(512) 921-4977
Music: Texas Music
Activities: Fans & bands travel to
WonderJam in Amsterdam brings together fans and bands touring from Texas to Europe for week-long music showcase. Bring independent artist to Europe for exposure to that market. Travel fans are patrons of the arts, support Texas music abroad. Travel packages are all inclusive and provide the fan with an opportunity to experience a taste of touring with musicians. Started in November 2003, WJA was moved to May for 2010. A great opportunity for pro-active audiences to help Texas music in other markets, as we will be adding more cities to our touring fans in the future. Thanks for so much support over the years... could not have happened without our music community
Simply Texas Blues Festival
May 8
Historic Downtown San Angelo, 200 Block South Oakes Street
San Angelo Blues Society
Larry Jolley, President; Lu Worsham , Vice President
2427 South College Hills Blvd.; San Angelo, TX 76904
(325) 944-0021; Fax (325) 942-8790
Activities: Music festival, Band competition, Car Show, Children's Activities
Planned events include the IBC qualifying Blues Band and Duo Competition, Blessing of the Bikes, Motorcyclist's Breakfast, a People's Choice Car Show, Children's Activity area, Youth Stage, various Street Vendor's and a Competition Winner / Headliner Finale Concert. This year's headliner is blues great Joe Jonas with the Silvertones. Events run from 8:30 to midnight and are held on South Oakes Street downtown and are family-oriented, free and open to the public. All proceeds go to our music scholarship program, blues/musical education and growth of the "Coolest Club in Town", the San Angelo Blues Society.
Blues on the Hill
May 9, June 20, Aug. 21
McKelvey Park; 77 Sunshine Strip Harlingen
The Harlingen Parks & Recreation Department
Katy McAngus
311 East Tyler; Harlingen, TX 78550
(956) 423-5440; Fax (956) 425-3870
Music: Blues
Activities: Concert season
TCU Chamber Music Roundup
May 10-15
Ed Landreth Hall; TCU
School of Music, Texas Christian University
Dr. Misha Galaganov
TCU Box 297500; Fort Worth, TX 76129
(817) 257-6619
Music: Classical
Activities: Music festival, workshops
The Chamber Music Roundup in Fort Worth provides an opportunity for amateur musicians of all levels to enjoy working in chamber music groups with faculty other music lovers and to learn great compositions written for small ensembles. The tuition fee of $400 includes supervised rehearsals, lectures, master classes, optional orchestra reading, extended education class, master classes, and final performance.
Tejano Conjunto Festival
May 11-15
Rosedale Park; 303 Dartmouth at North General McMullen
Guadalupe Cultural Arts Center
Belinda Menchaca
1300 Guadalupe Street; San Antonio, TX 78207-5519
(210) 271-3151; (210) 271-3151; Fax (210) 271-3480
Music: Conjunto
Activities: Music festival, Poster contest, food and beverage booths, accordion raffle, student recital
The 29th Annual Tejano Conjunto Festival will feature the Tejano Conjunto Festival Poster Contest; a Seniors Conjunto Dance; inductions into the Conjunto Music Hall of Fame; workshops for the button accordion and bajo sexto; a CD Release Party for the "Best of the 28th Annual Tejano Conjunto Festival" (recorded live at the 2009 festival) at the Guadalupe Theater; and three days and over 20 of the very best bands in Conjunto music at Rosedale Park, plus, food and beverage booths, accordion raffle, student recital and more. The Tejano Conjunto Festival en San Antonio is produced by the Guadalupe Cultural Arts Center.
Fire on the Strings Bluegrass Festival
May 13-15
KOA Lake Conroe; Montgomery
Bay Area Bluegrass Association
Rick Kirkland
5820 Misty Meadow; League City, TX 77573
(281) 488-2244; (281) 332-5767; Fax (281) 332-5767
Music: Bluegrass, Christian, Country, Folk/Acoustic
Activities: Awards show, Music festival, Banjo, Guitar contests
Fire on the Strings Bluegrass Festival features live music on stage with lots of space for jamming, 235 RV sites for camping and activities for the children. This years event will include top national & regional bluegrass bands workshops and lots of jams. This year's talent includes Appointed, The Bluegrass Solution, Hickory Hill, Classical Grass, Michael Cleveland and Flamekeeper.
Pickin' in the Pines
May 13-15
Pine Mills; Intersection of FM 49 and 312
Tri-M Music
Dick and Geri Miller
5700 FM 49; Mineola, TX 75773-4208
(903) 857-2253
Music: Country, Cowboy, Folk/Acoustic
What is Pickin' in the Pines? If you ask a musician that question, they will tell you it's "An Acoustic Jam Fest". This is the musically correct explanation. Music fans that attend year in and year out will tell you it's even more then that. It could also be called "Pickin', Campin', Vistin', Barbecuin', Story Swappin', Relaxin', Sippin', Strollin', and Listenin' in the Pines. It's a weekend event, so most folks arrive with tents or self-contained camper trailer and it's BYOB. Guitar, flute, banjo, harmonica, fiddle, and mandolin are just a few of the instruments to enjoy and sing along with. Bring your own instrument of choice or just come and be a fan. Greenhorn campers enjoy a hot water shower and restroom for the guys and gals. If you can't camp out, you're still welcome to "come and go" just for Friday and/or Saturday night concerts if that is your preference.
Washington Cattle Co. Bluegrass Festival
May 13-15
RV Park, Flomot, TX; FM 599
Washington Cattle Company
Seab Washington
Highway Contract Route 2, Box 6; Flomot, TX 79234
(806) 469-5278; (806) 269-1578; Fax (806) 347-2410
Activities: Music festival
A great family musical event. 7+ Bands appearing on stage. Everyone is welcome to join in with the jamming, even if just as a listener. Bring lawn chairs for the best seating and join us for one to three days of great family fun.
Bluebonnet Fest
May 14, 15
City Park; La Vernia
La Vernia Lions Club
Merrie Monaco
P.O. Box 291; La Vernia, TX 78121
(830) 779-1703
Music: Country
Activities: Street dance, carnival, vollyball, live auction, helicopter rides
The Bluebonnet Fest is one of the most anticipated events around. All year the La Verna Lions Club sponsors the Miss La Verna Pageant and ends with this festival held at the City Park as the pinnacle. The Carnival will go on all day.
The Queen and her Court lead the Parade, which includes Floats from local and surrounding area businesses, clubs and the like. Classic Car clubs display their cars, there is a Volleyball tournament, Little League has a full slate of games planned and the kids enjoy an day long Carnival, and there will be Arts & Crafts, Food and Drink Booths, Vendor Booths, a Live Auction and a Raffle. The day ends with a Dance under the stars. Proceeds from this event will go to fund our many charitable contributions. Friday, May 14th 2010 6:00pm - 10:00pm Carnival, Craft and Food Vendors and Live Music;
Saturday, May 15th 10:00 AM Bluebonnet Parade,11:00 AM Volleyball Tournament, 1:00 PM Live Auction, 6:00 - 12:00 PM Dance, Carnival goes on all day.
Burnet BBQ Cook-off and Fiddlers Festival
May 14-15
Burnet Fairgrounds;
Double Eagle Entertainment
Damon Beierle
P.O. Box 441; Burnet, TX 78611
(512) 756-4297; Fax (512) 756-4081
Music: Country
Activities: Fiddling contests, Music festival, BBQ Cookoof
Burnet BBQ Cook-off and Fiddlers Festival activities include an old time fiddle contest, a BBQ cookoff and live music. Saturday night's concert features chart topping artists. Go to www.burnetcookoff.com for more details.
Celebration of the Arts Assembly of Midland
May 14-16
Midland Center/Centennial Plaza; 105 North Main
Arts Assembly of Midland
Daniel H. Holeva
P.O. Box 3494; Midland, TX 79702
(432) 687-1149; Fax (432) 687-1600
Music: Ambient/New Age, Big Band, Bluegrass, Blues, Cajun, Children's, Christian, Classical, Country, Cowboy, Folk/Acoustic, Jazz, Latin Pop, Pop, Rock, Tejano
Activities: Street dance
Celebration of the arts is usually the third weekend in May, bringing together a focused array of arts activities, performances and displays to Downtown Midland. As a welcoming and family-oriented weekend event, Celebration showcases visual artists, music, performance, dance, theater, opera, ballet, museums, schools and demonstrations in an approachable arrangement that appeals to people from all walks of life and varying levels of interest. 10,000 people from Midland as well as from far reaching areas all over West Texas come to participate in the festival activities
Music on the Square
May 14- Sept.
Downtown Georgetown; The corner of 8th & Main Streets
Downtown Georgetown Association
Hope van der Heijden
P.O. Box 1766;
(512) 868-8675; Fax (512) 930-3697
"Music on the Square" on Friday nights 6-8PM mid-May through September. This is held every Friday except for First Fridays, when we hold a street dance. The Music on the Square is an opportunity for local talent to perform. We encourage folks to bring their lawn chairs and blankets to sit on the courthouse lawn. Large pecan trees offer shade and it is small town Texas at its best.
Pasadena Strawberry Festival
May 14-16
Pasadena Fairgrounds; 7902 Fairmont Parkway Pasadena, TX
San Jacinto Day Foundation
Pasadena Strawberry Festival
Bert Muston
7603 Red Bluff Road; Pasadena, TX 77507
(281) 991-9500; Fax (281) 991-8880
Music: Children's, Country, Pop, Rock
Activities: County fair, Music festival, Street dance, BBQ cookoff, Beauty pageant, Mud volleyball, Children's area
In 1974 a small group of enthusiastic Pasadena citizens gathered in a tent on a football practice field for the opening of the Pasadena Historical Museum and celebrated San Jacinto Day with the very first Strawberry Festival. Strawberries, famous for their size and sweetness, were the first big business in Pasadena, Texas. As many as twenty-eight train carloads of strawberries a day left Pasadena loading sheds going as far north as Chicago and Kansas City. These strawberries not only brought premium prices, but also earned Pasadena the coveted title "Strawberry Capitol of the South." Today, with over five hundred volunteers, the Pasadena Strawberry Festival continues to celebrate Pasadena's heritage on the 106-acre Pasadena Convention Center and Municipal Fairgrounds complex and attracts over 50,000 visitors. You, too, are invited to come enjoy three fun-filled days of activities, attractions and entertainment the whole family will enjoy.
Wildflower! Arts and Music Festival
May 14-16
Galatyn Park; 2351 Performance Drive Richardson
City of Richardson
Geoff Fairchild
2100 East Campbell, Suite 100; Richardson, TX 75081
(214) 824-9933; (972) 744-4583; Fax (972) 744-5827
Music: Big Band, Blues, Cajun, Children's, Country, Folk/Acoustic, Jazz, Pop, R&B, Reggae, Rock, Rockabilly, World Beat
Activities: Music festival, Singing contests, Songwriting contests, Street dance
The Wildflower! Arts and Music Festival is an award-winning eclectic arts and music festival featuring local, regional and national acts performing on multiple outdoor/indoor stages. Acts confirmed as of January 15th- .38 Special, Bowling For Soup, Vince Neil of Motley Crue, Toad The Wet Sprocket, Sweet, Carolina Liar, Le Freak, and Frontiers - The Journey Tribute Band. Also appearing at Wildflower in 2010 is Laserspectacular's The King of Pop - a multi-media tribute featuring the music of Michael Jackson. In addition, Wildflower! is home to one of the state's top Singer/Songwriter contests and stage. Our festival programming also features the Acoustic Café, the family-friendly Kidz Korner, the Budding Talents competition, the Taste of Texas Food Garden, a Battle of the Bands competition, the Art Guitar Auction, the Marketplace showcasing artisans and exhibitors, strolling buskers and acrobats, and the Wild Ride- a bike ride to benefit cancer research.
Produced by the City of Richardson's Parks and Recreation Department with support from 10 other City departments, Wildflower! brings out the best in community spirit by involving over 100 neighborhood and business leaders in our various festival planning committees as well as utilizing approximately 1,100 volunteers during the actual event.
Texas Music Awards
May 15
Marshall Civic Center; 2501 East End Blvd. South, Marshall, Texas 75670
Academy of Texas Music, MyTexasMusic.com
Lucky and Jinelle Boyd
P.O. Box 148; Linden, TX 75563
(903) 756-8944; 1-86-MY-AWARDS
Music: Country, Folk/Acoustic, Rock, Rockabilly, Americana, Texas Music
Activities: Awards show, Trade show/convention
The Texas Music Awards are held each year to recognize excellence in Texas music. Sanctioned by the Academy of Texas Music, Inc. The TMAs present awards in fifteen categories including Male Vocalist, Female Vocalist, Singer/Songwriter, Album, Song, Record, Producer, Musician, Vocal Group or Duo, Rising Star, Disc Jockey, Internet Radio Station, Broadcast Radio Station, and Live Band of the Year. The Texas Music Awards are not a contest or a popularity poll, but rather a recognition of achievement voted on 70% by those who have received the awards in the past, 20% by the Academy members, and 10% by the general public. Past celebrity hosts include Michael Martin Murphey, Sonny Burgess, and Gary P. Nunn. B.J. Thomas will host the show and perform a concert after the award presentations. Red carpet begins at noon. Show begins at 2:00 p.m.
Texas Natural & Western Swing Festival
May 15
Historic Downtown Courthouse Square, San Marcos Plaza Park by the River; 111 East San Antonio Street (Day), CM Allen & Hopkins (Evening)
San Marcos Main Street Program
Kelly Franks, Main Street Manager, City of San Marcos
630 East Hopkins; San Marcos, TX 78666
(512) 295-2770; (512) 393-8430; Fax (512) 353-4084
Music: Western Swing
Activities: Awards show, Music festival
The Texas Natural & Western Swing Festival in San Marcos offers Western Swing music and celebrates Texas on the Courthouse Square during the day. Other events planned include a Texas Marketplace, a trail ride, Texas Heritage area, Farmer's Market, and more. Saturday night is the Texas Western Swing Hall of Fame Show in the park by the river with inductions into the Hall of Fame. Free parking and shuttle from Strahan Coliseum on Aquarena Springs Drive (exit 206). Call (512) 393-8430 for times and schedules.
Anthropos Arts Annual Student/Teacher Concert
May 16
Stubb's Barbeque; 801 Red River
Anthropos Arts
Dylan Jones
P.O. Box 685000; Austin, TX 78768-5000
(512) 468-4369
Music: Jazz, Latin Pop, R&B, Regional Mexican, World Beat
Anthropos Arts is a local non-profit music education organization which brings Austin professional musicians into public schools, providing a series of free lessons and workshops to economically disadvantaged students.
Local Austin I.S.D. students from the Anthropos Arts music education program will perform live on stage with members of Atash, Boombox, La Tribu, Vengo, The Grooveline Horns, Critters Buggin, Alex Coke Group, Austin Symphony and Lyric Opera, and many other local talents. All proceeds from the show go towards the continuation and expansion of this process.
Greater Dallas Youth Orchestra "Season Finale"
May 16
Meyerson Symphony Center; 2301 Flora Street
Greater Dallas Youth Orchestra
Chuck Moore
3630 Harry Hines Blvd; Dallas, TX 75219
(214) 528-7747
Music: Classical
Activities: Concert season
The performance includes Rossini's, William Tell Overture, Chavez, Sinfonia India, and Bartok, Concerto for Orchestra
Annual Songwriter's Showcase ~ 2
May 17
"Great Lawn" at Cinnamon Shores; 5009 Hwy 361, Port Aransas, TX 78373
Art Center for the Islands
Mary Rose, Executive Director
P.O. Box 1175; Port Aransas, TX 78373
(361) 749-7334; (361) 749-5555
Music: Cajun, Children's, Folk/Acoustic, Jazz, Rock
Activities: Music festival,,Songwriting, Art Fest 16th & 17th of May
27th Annual Songwriter's Showcase will be held on Monday May 17th at 7 pm Bring a lawn chair / blanket / cooler & listen to some wonderful Original music under the stars. Songwriter's Showcase $5Gate fee Benefits-Art Center for the Islands-a 501 (C) (3) Non-Profit Corp. Admission benefits Art Center for the Islands a 501C3 Non-profit organization.
Pachanga Latino Music Festival ~ 2
May 21-22
Fiesta Gardens; 2101 Bergman Avenue
Pachanga Music Festival
Rich Garza
709 West 34th Street; Austin, TX 78705
(512) 206-0505
Music: Latin Pop, Regional Mexican, Rock
Music festival
The Pachanga Latino Music Festival is a Latin-themed music, cultural arts and food festival held at Austin's Fiesta Gardens May 21 and 22, 2010. Performers will include Tejano singer Bobby Pulido, Austin funk orchestra Grupo Fantasma featuring salsa star Larry Harlow, Colombian electro-tropical band Bomba Estéreo and San Antonio rockers Girl in a Coma. The festival, now in its third year, is expanded to two days for the first time. The event will kick off on Friday evening, May 21, with one stage of music and food. Returning on Saturday for a second year will be Niños Rock Pachanga, the interactive kids festival that will feature an Annie Ray photo booth, Latin-inspired crafts, and a kids stage with performances by Davíd Garza, Alejandro Vallejo and more.
Taste Addison
May 21-23
Addison Arts & Events District; 4970 Addison Circle Drive, Addison, TX 75001
Town of Addison
Barbara Kovacevich
P.O. Box 9010; Addison, TX 75001-9010
(972) 450-6281; (800) 233-4766; Fax (972) 450-2834
Music: Big Band, Blues, Cajun, Children's, Country, Dance, Folk/Acoustic, Jazz, Latin Pop, Polka, Pop, R&B, Rock
Activities: Music festival, Food, Arts & Crafts
Taste Addison is a tasty weekend of food, music and family fun, this three-day festival features over 50 Addison restaurants serving generous samplings of their food at reduced prices. Festivities include national musical entertainment, celebrity chef demonstrations featuring Ted Allen in the Robert Mondavi Discover Wine Tour, carnival rides, midway games, arts and crafts, wine tasting and seminars, children's entertainment including a live musical production, and more. Previous headliners have included: Daughtry, The Fray, Hootie & the Blowfish, GoGo's, Lifehouse, Foreigner, The Black Crowes, Los Lonely Boys, Smash Mouth, The B-52's, Blondie, Pat Benatar, Joan Jett, Uncle Kracker, Collective Soul and more. 2010 headliner is Train. Bands may submit materials via the website at: http://www.addisontexas.net/events/TasteAddison/Applications_Forms/
San Antonio Contra Dancers' Anniversary Weekend Workshop
May 21-23
International Folk Culture Center at Our Lady of the Lake University; 411 South West 24th Street, San Antonio, TX 78207
San Antonio Contra Dancers
Lissa Bengtson, Director
411 South West 24th Street; San Antonio, TX 78207
(210) 431-3922; (210) 867-0692
Music: Folk/Acoustic, English Country
Activities: Workshop
Dancers of all levels will enjoy Sue Rosen's clear teaching and fun choices of contras, squares and English Country Dances. The workshop will also feature a Scottish Country Dance Social on Sunday afternoon. Cost for the entire workshop is $70 before May 7 and $75 afterward. Partial registrations are available. "Sprung" wooden dance floor and plenty of free parking. Dorm rooms available for a small fee. For information and/or a registration flier, please email lbengtson at lake.ollusa.edu.
Bancroft Family Concert - Charles Barr Memorial Concert
May 22
Dallas Museum of Art, Horchow Auditorium; 1717 North Harwood, Dallas
Fine Arts Chamber Players
Gae Hatton, Executive Director
3630 Harry Hines Blvd.; Dallas, TX 75219
(214) 520-2219; Fax (214) 521-7558
Music: Classical
Activities: Concert season
Honoring the memory of Dallas-born bassist Charles Barr, Laura Liu – award winning Dallas violin virtuoso will perform with pianist Yurie Iwasaki. Concert starts Saturday at 3:00 pm, doors open at 2:30pm. No Admission charge to museum or concert.
Downtown Blooms Backstreet Bash ~ 2
May 22
Downtown Greenville; 2600 Block of Jordan Street
Friends of Main Street
Milton Babb, Tourism Director
P.O. Box 1055; Greenville, TX 75403
(903) 455-1510
Music: Pop, Rock
Music festival, Street dance
Bargain shop, boogie down, boost your blossoms or bark out loud at Greenville's Downtown Blooms Backstreet Bash on Saturday, May 22! It's a full day of fun with live music on the Backstreet Boogie Music Stage from 10 - 5, followed by a concert beginning at 7 p.m. at the Municipal Auditorium with Ben Kweller, Band of Heathens, John David Kent, and the Dumb Angels! Spend the day enjoying the Home and Garden Show, Back Street Bazaar, various food vendors, Back Street Bark (full of fun pet pampering events), an amazing student art show, 3 on 3 basketball tournaments, and much more. Sponsored by the Friends of Main Street.
Fort Worth Opera Festival
May 22 - June 6
Fort Worth Opera
Martha Martinez Sotelo, Communications Specialist
1300 Gendy Street; Fort Worth, TX 76107
(817) 731-0833; Fax (817) 731-0835
Music: Classical, Opera
Activities: Concert season
The 2010 Fort Worth Opera Festival will include ancillary events along with the opera productions of Don Giovanni, The Elixir of Love, and the world premiere opera, Before Night Falls, which all will be staged at Bass Performance Hall in downtown Fort Worth. FWOpera was founded in 1946 and is the oldest, continually performing opera company in Texas and one of the 14 oldest opera companies in the United States. The company produces between three and four operas per season. The company revamped its mission and image in early 2003, and converted to a festival format, hosting its first inaugural festival season in 2007. Fort Worth boasts an unusual mix of western culture, urban sophistication and fine art. Downtown Fort Worth is a lively spot for residents and tourists; activities include fine dining, shopping, nightclubs and the opera house, Bass Performance Hall.
Rockwall Founders Day Festival
May 22
Downtown Square; Rockwall
City of Rockwall
Angie Smith, Recreation Superintendent
108 East Washington; Rockwall, TX 75087
(972) 771-7740; Fax (972) 771-7762
Music: Country
Activities: Music festival
At Rockwall Founders Day, come celebrate Rockwall's 156th birthday! The 7th annual event offers something for the entire family: exciting bands, great food and drinks, strolling entertainers and a healthy dose of Rockwall's small town charm! All day entertainment will kick off with a children's entertainer at 10:15am and continue through the day until the headliners takes the stage at 8:00pm! Don't miss out!
Kerrville Folk Festival
May 27 - June 13
Quiet Valley Ranch; 3876 Medina Hwy Kerrville
Kerrville Festivals, Inc.
Dalis Allen
P.O. Box 291466; Kerrville, TX 78029
(830) 257-3600; (800) 435-8429; Fax (830) 257-8680
Music: Bluegrass, Blues, Children's, Country, Folk/Acoustic, Jazz, Reggae, Rockabilly
Activities: Music festival, Songwriting contests, 80 Crafts Booths, Music Business Seminars, Teachers Professional Development Program
The Kerrville Folk Festival is perhaps the best known of all Texas music festivals. Stretching over 18 days, the festival features more than 120 accomplished international, national and regional songwriters. The festival includes: eleven evening concerts, seven Sundown concerts, three New Folk concerts, six Children's concerts, Blues Project, special concerts at Threadgill Theater, campfire singing, food, camping plus songwriting, and a Music in Schools Program for teachers. 2010 will include Indigo Girls, Jimmy LaFave, Terri Hendrix, Guy Forsyth, Randy Rogers, Micky & the Motorcars, Trout Fishing in America, Walt Wilins & Mystiqueros, Band of Heathens.
Concerts in the Garden Summer Music Festival
May 28- July 4
Fort Worth Botanic Garden;
Fort Worth Symphony Orchestra
Trish Ciaravino, Press and Publications Manager
330 East 4th Street, No. 200; Fort Worth, TX 76102
(817) 665-6500; Fax (817) 665-6600
Music: Big Band, Bluegrass, Cajun, Classical, Country, Pop, Rock
Activities: Music festival
The 20th annual Concerts In The Garden Music Festival, described as Fort Worth's best seasonal outing (Star-Telegram), offers 18 nights of outdoor concerts from May 28 - July 4 at the Fort Worth Botanic Garden located on University Drive and Interstate 30. This series offers a variety of music for every taste, from Elvis to the Beatles to Tchaikovsky's explosive 1812 Overture plus fabulous fireworks every night and three nights of Old Fashioned Family Fireworks Picnic on July 2, 3 and 4! The festival features outdoor performances in a casual setting. Bring a picnic and relax on a blanket under the stars or reserve your own table for added comfort. Patrons may bring their own refreshments or purchase light refreshments on site. Then it's time to relax and enjoy Texas' best music surrounded by the lush beauty of the Botanic Garden! Gates open at 6:30 p.m. nightly and concerts start at 8 p.m. Concerts take place every Friday, Saturday and Sunday from May 28 - July 4 with one additional concert on Monday, May 31.
Fredericksburg Crawfish Festival
May 28, 29
Marktplatz, downtown Fredericksburg; 100 West Main Street, Fredericksburg Texas
Creative Marketing
Deborah Farquhar-Garner
703 North Llano; Fredericksburg, TX 78624
(830) 997-8515; (866) 839-3378; Fax (830) 997-9628
Music: Cajun
Activities: Music festival
Marktplatz, Fredericksburg - Join us for great Cajun food, music and fun. Crawfish dinners, red potatoes, corn, Jambalaya & fried fish plates. Kids area, shopping area. For more information, check out our website - www.tex-fest.com or call 1-866-TEX-FEST (839-3378).
National Polka Festival ~ 2
May 28-30
Downtown Ennis;
Ennis Chamber of Commerce
Gina, Ennis Convention and Visitors Bureau
P.O. Box 1177; Ennis, TX 75120
(888) 366-4748; (972) 878-2625; Fax (972) 875-1473
Music: Country, Polka
Activities: Street dance, arts and crafts, dancing at the 3 fraternal halls
The National Polka Festival is the oldest festival of its type in Texas. Texas' finest polka bands, as well as popular out-of-state polka bands, play the polkas and waltzes that everyone loves. Events include a king/queen contest, parade, live music, arts and crafts, costumes, USATF certified 5k or 10k/one mile fun run/walk, and street dancing. Authentic Czech cuisine (klobase, kolaches, etc.) is available. The festival is held in three air-conditioned halls. Join the fun starting at 10 am Saturday with a gala parade. 13 live bands featured throughout the weekend. Shuttle buses will run to carry enthusiastic visitors both to-and-from the various entertainment sites.
Salmon Lake Park Bluegrass Gospel Music Festival
May 28-30
Salmon Lake Park; 357 Salmon Lake Road
Fannie Salmon
P.O. Box 483; Grapeland, TX 75844
(936) 687-2594; Fax (936) 687-2594
Music: Bluegrass, Christian
Activities: Music festival
The Thirteenth Annual Salmon Lake Park Gospel Music Festival begins at 7 p.m. on Friday and ends at 5 p.m. Outdoor festival under big beautiful shade trees. Performers include Village Singers, the Marksmen, Bama Blu Grace, Cody Shuller & Pine Mountain Railroad, Shallow Creek, Batten Family, White Dove, and Bowles Creek. Live gospel bluegrass music outdoors, beautiful stage, beautiful trees.
Texas Fiddlers' Contest and Reunion
May 28
Athens Courthouse Square; Downtown Athens
Athens Old Fiddlers Association
Mary Ensign, Secretary
3041 FM 2495; Athens, TX 75752
(903) 675-1859; Fax (903) 675-6209
Music: Bluegrass, Country, Polka
Activities: Fiddling contests, Street dance
The Texas Fiddler's Contest and Reunion is held on the Courthouse Square in Athens as a homecoming for many people. In 1932, the Bethel community started staging a countywide fiddlers contest as a climax to a farmers' study course. Beginning early on Friday morning, pickin' and fiddlin' takes place all around the downtown square. Groups of people crowd around to listen while the players practice before the contest. Later in the evening, a professional country western band plays for the street dance. There are concessions and novelty stands along the sidewalks, and there's always a carnival set up just off the square. Please bring quilts or lawn chairs to sit on while listening to the music and renewing old acquaintances.
Memorial Day Weekend; 160th Birthday
May 29-31
Luckenbach; 412 Luckenbach Town Loop, Fredericksburg
Luckenbach
Abbey
412 Luckenbach Town Loop; Fredericksburg, TX 78624
(830) 997-3224 Ext. 29; (888) 311-8990; Fax (830) 997-1024
Music: Blues, Country, Cowboy
Activities: Music festival
The Memorial Day Weekend and 160th Birthday Celebration has been going on for 9 years now, and will continue until we get it right. Featuring a variety of entertainers and Sunday with be a jam with the Luckenbach All-stars, musicians that have played with Jerry Jeff Walker and Willie Nelson with many special and surprise guests.
Official Texas State Arts and Crafts Fair
May 29-31
River Star Arts and Event Park; 4000 Riverside Drive East
Texas Arts and Crafts Education Foundation
Anne Brooks, Executive Assistant
2180 Sidney Baker; Kerrville, TX 78028-6300
(830) 792-3535; Fax (830) 792-3230
Music: Bluegrass, Country, Cowboy, Folk/Acoustic
Activities: Fine Arts, Crafts
The Official Texas State Arts & Crafts Fair is one of the top ranked arts and crafts events in the nation. Located at the River Star Arts & Event Park, it displays big tents laced among the trees to create the atmosphere of an old-fashioned fair. Tempting smells of good food and thirst-quenching drinks permeate the air. Buy a treasure from one of the 200+ artisans on-site eager to visit with you about their work. Support student artists as they show and sell their work and compete for scholarship money as part of the Emerging Texas Artist Scholarship Program. Relax under a big tree, tent or in the covered pavilion and eat a snack from one of several concessionaires or one of the culinary arts exhibitors. Enjoy the music played throughout the Fair everyday and cheer on contestants as they sing their hearts out for the chance to be the next Texas Star. Bring your children! Let them experience art and express their artistic side. From cave painting to performance opportunities, a rock-climbing wall to a petting zoo, there’s something to keep people of all ages entertained! Profits from the Fair help fund educational projects of the Texas Arts & Crafts Educational Foundation.
Richardson Community Band Summer Concert Series
May 30, June 13, July 4, 18 Aug. 1, 15
Richardson Civic Center; 900 Civic Center Drive
Richardson Community Band
George W. Jones
P.O. Box 832964; Richardson, TX 75083
(972) 487-3174; (972) 673-8256
Music: Classical
Activities: Concert season
Richardson Community Band offers a summer concert series every other Sunday at 7p.m., Memorial Day through August. Each concert has a fun and different theme. Families are invited to bring lawn chairs or blankets and a picnic supper and enjoy an evening of music. Conductor of the Richardson Community Band is G.W. Jones.
Memorial Day Public Concert at the Capitol Rotunda
May 31
Texas State Capitol Rotunda; Austin
A Cappella Texas Chorus
Lon Badgett, Chapter President
P.O. Box 181075; Austin, TX 78718-1075
(512) 477-7664
Music: Christian, Classical, A Cappella, Barbershop
Activities: Community Sing-along
The Memorial Day Public Concert at the Capitol Rotunda will offer a free public concert performed by quartets and chorus of the Austin Chapter of the Barbershop Harmony Society. Music will include patriotic, spiritual, and Americana selections. Audience participation in sing-along is encouraged.
