All the Hill Country's a Stage

No matter where you are in the Hill Country, you're never too far from a theatre. From Boerne to Kerrville, Marble Falls to Uvalde, community theatres are enthusiastically serving up choruses of "76 Trombones" and Odd Couples with a Lone Star twang, as well as some theatrical surprises.

"...In the Hill Country, just as you're never too far from a..."

May 9, 2003 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

Day Trips

Stonehenge II beckons from its home near the Point Theater in Ingram

"...sculpture used to sit in a meadow surrounded by hills on a country road outside of Hunt. Unlike its..."

April 13, 2012 Column by Gerald E. McLeod

Art of the State

"...The following is a monthly supplement to the arts section, featuring events and exhibitions from across Texas. Art:..."

Nov. 24, 1995 Arts Feature

Day Trips: Stonehenge Replicas, Ingram and Odessa

The allure of Stonehenge comes to Texas

"...It all started in 1989 when contractor Doug Hill had a large chunk of limestone left over from..."

July 24, 2020 Column by Gerald E. McLeod

Eat, Drink, and Be Merry

The 'Saveur' Texas Hill Country Wine & Food Festival

"...our turn until this week, when the Saveur Texas Hill Country Wine & Food Festival kicks off today, Thursday,..."

April 2, 2004 Food Feature

24 and Counting

A plethora of foodie events at the 24th annual Texas Hill Country Wine & Food Festival

"...Events of the 24th annual Texas Hill Country Wine & Food Festival begin today, April 16,..."

April 17, 2009 Food Feature by Virginia B. Wood

Day Trips

River Inn Resort near Hunt is a perfect fall getaway.

"...of a small motel with the luxury of a Hill Country hideaway. Nestled on the scenic banks of the..."

Nov. 5, 1999 Column by Gerald E. McLeod

Day Trips & Beyond: September Events Roundup

Art festivals and dance halls liven up the landscape in September

"...On Memorial Day 1972, the first Texas Arts & Crafts Fair was launched on the campus of..."

Sept. 1, 2018 Travel Post by Gerald E. McLeod

Day Trips

"...built by Paul Rogers in a barn up the hill. Rogers inherited the property, which includes the springs and..."

March 19, 1999 Column by Gerald E. McLeod

Day Trips

"...Happy Holidays Christmas Bazaar at the Hill Country Arts Foundation in Ingram invites craftsmen and artists..."

Nov. 6, 1998 Column by Gerald E. McLeod

Day Trips & Beyond: February Events Roundup

Texas travel news and more

"...There are two pseudo moai in Ingram at the Hill Country Arts Foundation. One is wearing a sombrero or..."

Feb. 2, 2024 Travel Post by Gerald E. McLeod

Day Trips

"...Ace Reid Exhibit & Sale at the Hill Country Arts Foundation's Duncan-McAshan Gallery in Ingram will have..."

April 23, 1999 Column by Gerald E. McLeod

Art:

"...MUSEUM OF FINE ARTS, HOUSTON is presenting several exhibitions through January, including Visions..."

Dec. 22, 1995 Arts Feature

Art of the State

Dance:

"...Conerly and the Sentimental Journey Orchestra. Produced by the Hill Country Arts Foundation. September 5-20, Thu-Sat, 8pm. Point Theatre,..."

Aug. 23, 1996 Arts Feature

Dance:

"...Austin director David Yeakle (The Three Cuckolds). Produced by Hill Country Arts Foundation. Jun 26 -- July 13, Wed-Sat,..."

June 14, 1996 Arts Feature

Spamarama’s Happening, Kombucha Is A-Tappening, Texas Wine Auction’s Got the Deals, the Roosevelt Room’s on Wheels, and Nolan Ryan Outpitches Those Damned Tornados …

All the news that’s fit to get your taste buds quivering

"...Yes, it’s your Food News Buffet for the first..."

March 30, 2022 Food Post by Wayne Alan Brenner

A Redhead, Pink Pony, and Kaleidoscope in This Weekend’s Events

Arts and culture to keep you entertained

"...Thursday 1, Red Salmon Arts..."

May 2, 2025 Arts Feature by James Scott

New Murals in Austin You May Have Missed

A guide to some of Austin's most notable new murals you may have missed

"...The Downtown Austin Alliance Foundation commissioned Canadian street artist Sandra Chevrier and the man..."

April 3, 2020 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

Day Trips & Beyond: April Events Roundup

All of Texas' best fests, fairs, fandangos, and fiestas

"...was rebuilt by the Civilian Conservation Corps using the foundation and guesswork to follow the Franciscan architecture as close..."

April 3, 2025 Travel Post by Gerald E. McLeod

Day Trips & Beyond: October Events Roundup

Chinati Weekend in Marfa, Lantern Fest in Paige, and lots more!

"...Chinati Weekend offers an open house to the Judd Foundation and Chinati Foundation properties around town along with gallery..."

Oct. 5, 2016 Travel Post by Gerald E. McLeod

Postmarks

Our readers talk back.

"...Recent letters to the Chronicle, regarding the SIMS Foundation's inquiry response time, indirectly asks the question: "Is the..."

April 19, 2002 Column

Postmarks

Don't Dissolve District

"...2 is to save water and land in the Hill Country from pollution and overdevelopment...."

May 1, 1998 Column

Sara Hensley Turns Over a New Leaf

The new PARD director has big ideas – to realize them, she'll have to raise big bucks

"...Nature & Science Center. PARD also runs the Dougherty Arts Center and four museums – though it may soon..."

July 24, 2009 News Feature by Katherine Gregor

Food-o-File

Virginia B. Wood reports from the fields of lavender in this week's "Food-o-File."

"...great weekend option is an air-conditioned drive along the Hill Country Lavender Trail. Inspired in part by the glorious..."

June 20, 2003 Food Column by Virginia B. Wood

Day Trips & Beyond: September Events Roundup

Fall into fun!

"...Any time, a trip to the Hill Top Café near Cherry Spring, between Fredericksburg and Mason,..."

Aug. 31, 2019 Travel Post by Gerald E. McLeod

Food-o-File

Scholarships, the Saveur Texas Hill Country Wine and Food Festival, tequila tastings at Santa Rita, and more

"...during the year. Her winning recipes are available at www.winefoodfoundation.org...."

April 1, 2005 Food Column by Virginia B. Wood

Wallet and Spirit

Sickbed Fortune

"...as one of the 400 wealthiest entrepreneurs in the country, and reckoned his worth at $285 million (the Express-News..."

Jan. 29, 1999 News Feature by Debbie Nathan

Articulations

Getting Online With Art

"...continues to be a vital presence in the Austin arts scene. The evidence may be seen this week, when..."

Jan. 17, 1997 Arts Column

Austin's Best Breweries of 2022, Power-Ranked

It's Top of the Hops VII!

"...rigid Brewer’s Table… Beerburg (67.5 pts.) This forager-forward, low-ABV Hill Country hot spot combines with a shady beer garden..."

Oct. 12, 2022 Food Post by Eric Puga

Record Reviews

"...friends stripping down to a less caustic shade of country-fresh sarcasm for the holidays. While "Lighten Up It's Christmas"..."

Dec. 26, 1997 Music Review

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