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‘Shakespeare in Love’ kicks off 45 seasons of live theatre in Wimberley
, The Wimberley Players launched its astonishing 45th season of live theatre in Wimberley with “Shakespeare in Love,” a play based on the popular 1998 film of the same name written by Marc Norman and Tom Stoppard. While Friday’s inaugural performance opened to a sold out house and ended with a standing ovation, Saturday’s performance, also a full house, worked harder to win over a more subdued audience, who were perhaps less familiar with the popular film that won seven Oscars and became the go-to comedy about the playwright for an entire generation. By intermission, the cast prevailed and roared...
Cultural district expands, new mural unveiled
On March 3, the City of Wimberley and Wimberley-Arts.org invites the public to celebrate the expansion of the city’s Cultural District by the Texas Commission on the Arts with a party at 3:30 p.m. at the Oak Park Welcome Center, 107 Oak Drive, a block south of the Wimberley square. In addition to celebrating the increase of the Cultural District boundaries, the city is honoring its designation as the “International Dark Sky Place of 2023” by the International Dark Sky Association. “This is an outstanding achievement for our small community, and an important recognition of the results that can be achieved when committed citizens and officials pull together with an inspiring shared vision,” said Mayor Gina Fulkerson. As part of the festivities, the city will unveil the winning design for a mural on the silo at Oak Park, which is another WimberleyArts.org Public Arts project. The design, by Wade Woehrmann, reflects the city’s creative and environmental heritage, as well as its Dark Sky designation. Music will be provided by the Hill Country Honeys, beer by Roughhouse Brewing, wine from Ranch Brands, and nibbles by the Leaning Pear.
City temporarily closes 7A bridge following accident
, Four neighbors standing at the side of CR1492 on the morning of February 8 were involved in a vehicle - pedestrian accident that seriously injured two of them, Alison Harla and Steve Gregg. Tricia Linklater Fields and Charla McCracken narrowly escaped being struck but sustained injuries while taking evasive action. Wimberley Fire and Rescue and EMS received the 911 call at 9:45 a.m. and Harla and Gregg were transported by ambulance to Ascension Seton in Kyle. Eighteen months ago, on October 6, 2022, longtime Wimberley resident Jerry Fields was also struck by a truck in the same location and seriously...
Magician’s mojo delights Civic Club dinner guests
, , , , The Civic Club’s Magic Dinner Theatre brought out Wimberley’s fun loving and curious individuals for Cody Fisher’s magic show last weekend at the Community Center. Laughter, amazement and good-natured groaning accompanied his performance as he pulled out all the stops to keep his audience entertained. Fisher took the stage after circulating among the tables where he stumped diners with card tricks designed to prepare them for his stage performance. In a long running trick only revealed at the end of the show, he “borrowed” a $100 bill from one of the guests, Jerry Fields, and asked him...
Riffs, Roams and Raves: A Weekly Column
Riffs, Roams and Raves uncovers the creative, noteworthy and accomplished in the Wimberley Valley and beyond with tips on who to hear, where to go and what to see from managing editor Teresa Kendrick. Riff: Del Castillo Susanna’s Kitchen has done it again by presenting a very fine concert by the Del Castillo trio last week. Brothers, guitarists, and vocalists Mark and Rick del Castillo along with vocalist and guitarist Alex Ruiz delivered an uplifting performance of what they call “Nuevo Americano,” Rock, Latin, Blues, Latin Rock and World music. In last week’s set we heard a lot of signature flamenco...
Love Like Logan Benefit
Texas Style Giving and the Wimberley Texan Athletic Booster Association is holding its second annual “Love Like Logan: L3 Benefit” on March 2, from 6 to 10 p.m. at the Messina Inn, 1000 Cypress Creek Ln. Hosted by Ken Strange, the event will feature a fivecourse dinner, paired cocktails, dancing and live music by Heather Wiley and friends, and both a live and silent auction. Dinner will be prepared by the TSG Executive culinary team led by Chef Rachel Emry of My Chef DuJour. For tickets, to donate, to become a sponsor or to donate an auction item, go to https://events.handbid. com/auctions/love-like-logan-2024....
The Texans Make the Playoffs
On Tuesday The Texans went on the road to Davenport (26-8) to take on the Wolves to play in their last district match and game of the regular season. Wimberley came into this game on a 3-game winning streak but couldn’t continue the momentum as they came up short to the Wolves, losing 76-65. In the first quarter, the Texans went down early as Davenport came out hot, putting up 20 points and leading the Texans by eight by the end of the quarter. In the second quarter, both teams put on an offensive show with Wimberley winning the quarter by 1...
Lady Texans capture bi-district championship
Wimberley made history last Tuesday night as the Lady Texans defeated the La Vernia Bears 46-43 to capture the Bi-District Championship in Seguin. The victory was the first time Wimberley had won in Bi-District round of the playoffs for the first time since 2016. Heading into their showdown with La Vernia, the Lady Texans were very familiar with the Bears, having last played in the Bi-District round of the playoffs last year. Last year’s game saw La Vernia blow out Wimberley 69-46 as the Bears ended the Lady Texans season. With Wimberley coming into this year’s Bi-District game with a 23-16 record...
The Hill Country Band plays music from Italy
The Hill Country Community Band will present their first concert of the year, “Feste Italiana”, on February 18 at 4 p.m., at the First Baptist Church in Wimberley. Directed by Dr. Manuel Arambula, this free and family-friendly program will include “some Italian blockbusters” such as “The Pines of Rome” by Ottorino Respighi, and transcribed by Guy M. Duker, “Nessum Dorma”, an aria from the final act of Puccini’s opera Turandot and one of the best-known tenor arias in all opera, and “Florentiner March”, an Italian Grand March, by Julius Fucik, Op.214, and edited by John R. Bourgeois. Mark your calendars for future 2024 HCCB concert dates; April 14, June 2, and of course, July 4 with the Wimberley Community Chorus. The First Baptist Church of Wimberley is located at 15951 Winters Mill Parkway. The Hill Country Community Band is a 501C3 non-profit organization whose musicians are volunteers from the Central Texas area. To keep up with the band’s concert schedule, to find out how to join, or how to donate time or money, visit hillcountrycommunityband. org, and follow HCCB on Facebook.
Birding Society to host author Rufus Stephens
, The Wimberley Birding Society will host Rufus Stephens, an award-winning wildlife biologist, author, and one of the founders of the Texas Master Naturalist program, on February 26, at 10 a.m. at the Wimberley Community Center. He will be discussing his book, “Land Stewardship for Birds: A Guide for Central Texas,” co-authored by educator Jan Wrede, published in August 2023. The talk is open to the public. The book is a revised and re-titled edition of “Attracting Birds in the Texas Hill Country: A Guide to Land Stewardship,” that focuses on habitat improvement to benefit birds on properties of all sizes...
On the Air with John McGimsey
, “Uh oh, guess what day it is. Guess what daay it is! Mike, Mike, Mike, Mike, Mike what day is it Mike?” Regular listeners of KWVH’s Wake Up Club on Wednesdays will recognize this bit that host John Mc-Gimsey loves to play for his audience. “Johnny Mac,” as he is known on the air, is all about sending his listeners off to work on the upbeat, playing popular hits from the ‘60s through the ‘90s that send out a sunny vibe. In person, he is effervescent, a self-described “ham” who has been described as “being born with a microphone in...
Old Glory hosts fundraiser for King Feed
, Old Glory Ranch is hosting a fundraiser for King Feed on February 18 from 2 to 8 p.m. The live music event will offer food and the opportunity for supporters to bid on auction items as well as make a donation at the door and throughout the event. Musicians Jay Sims, David Byboth, Marvin and Laura Bottera, Jesse and Joshua Stratton, Bob Slaughter with Julie Ragins and Jeff Stocki, and the Hill Country Honeys will be donating their talent. Clarise Kehoe is volunteering as the music coordinator. Suzanne and Charles McCord, owners of Old Glory Ranch, are donating the food for...
Barnabas Connection receives incubation grant
The Barnabas Connection has received a $50,000 incubation grant from the St. David’s Foundation to fund lowcost mental health services in the Wimberley Community. The grant will sustain their Clinical Services program. By receiving the grant, Barnabas will be able to reinvest 100% of the funds that individuals pay for the services back into the program. Based on what they earn, individuals will pay for services they receive on a sliding scale donation which Barnabas will in turn put back into the program. This reinvestment contributes to its long-term sustainability. Any family or individual who lives within the Wimberley Independent School District...
Texan Swim Team competes at district 14-4A meet
, The Wimberley HS swim team traveled to San Antonio on January 19th for the District 14-4A Championship meet. This year WHS only fielded a girls team and competed against swimmers from Comal Davenport, La Grange, Comal Canyon Lake, and Hallettsville. Despite having no seniors on the team, the girls competed admirably, finishing second in the team standings and qualifying for regionals in seven individual slots and three relays. (Top-four finishers in each event at District qualify for regionals.) Leading the way for the Texans was junior Cassidy Davis, who was a two-time state qualifier in 2023 as a sophomore. Davis...
Calling all nonprofits
A 90-minute class designed for volunteers tasked with creating press releases for their non-profit organizations will be held February 21 from 1 to 2:30 p.m. at the EMS Classroom in Wimberley. The class is designed to get you up to speed in a hurry, no matter your background or skill level. It teaches the information basics — who, what, when, where, how much, and why — and the hierarchy of information that publicists employ to organize facts for the media. The class is taught by Teresa Kendrick, Managing Editor of the Wimberley View, and costs $20. The fee goes to the Civic Club’s Spring Events activities that raise funds for area non-profits and scholarships. The EMS classroom is located at 220 Twilight Trail. Class limit is 12 and the last day to register is February 14. To enroll, go to Wimberleyccc. org and click on Spring Events Tickets and the Celebrate Learning section of the page.
Chamber adopts Ambassador Program
The Wimberley Valley Chamber of Commerce has initiated an Ambassador Club program. Ambassador volunteers will attend ribbon cuttings, support Chamber events and recommend businesses who would benefit from Chamber membership. Candidates for the program are active Chamber members in good standing and their employees. Ambassadors benefit by creating connections to their businesses by promoting the businesses of others. They can also develop their own leadership, communication and networking skills at the same time they participate in enriching the Wimberley community. Ambassadors earn points by participating in events and meeting prospective members and can be identified by the official blazers and vests they wear. Regular meetings will be held the first Tuesday of each month at 9 a.m. For more information about the Ambassador Club Program, contact Alaria Godwin at alaria@bodyinsightllc. com or the Wimberley Chamber of Commerce at (512) 847-2201.
Mardi Gras Casino Night
, , , , St. Mary’s parish activity center lit up like triple 7s on Saturday as players engaged in the Knights of Columbus Mardi Gras Casino Night games. Roulette, slots, craps, poker and other games of chance and skill tested 220 guests who were eager to play and win. The fundraiser included Mardi Gras-themed food that included muffulettas and king cake. In addition to trying their luck at the various games, revelers won silent auction items and gambling gifts.
Texas attracted more relocating businesses than any other state, new report finds
Texas gained more jobs than any other state in the previous decade from businesses relocating from other parts of the country, according to a report published Friday by the Federal Reserve Bank of Dallas. More than 25,000 establishments relocated to Texas from 2010 to 2019, bringing more than 281,000 jobs with them and resulting in a gain of nearly 103,000 jobs for the state, data compiled by the Federal Reserve Bank shows. Federal Reserve Bank senior economist Pia Orrenius said the report’s findings were similar to those of a previous one and that she believes the trend will continue in coming years. The...
WVACA changes name to WimberleyArts.org
The board of the Wimberley Valley Arts and Cultural Alliance has voted to discontinue referring to the organization as WVACA in favor of its new name, WimberleyArts.org. “We’ve received a lot of feedback over time that our full name is quite a mouthful to navigate, especially for newcomers to our mission, and the acronym WVACA is hard to say and doesn’t give people any idea what we’re about,” said Deirdre Taylor, the organization’s Director of Communication. “Our legal name will continue to be Wimberley Valley Arts and Cultural Alliance,” according to President Carl Rabenaldt, “but with our re-brand, which includes a...
On the Air with Gary Zupancic At the Hitchin’ Post
, Gary Zupancic, the host of the KWVH program At the Hitchin’ Post, loves a good story. He’s so fond of shooting the breeze that he put an actual hitching post in his front yard so that visitors feel comfortable sitting on his porch and swapping a few tales. If visitors come up empty, Gary will supply a story or two of his own. He’s got a lot of them. When we met a couple of weeks ago, he told me a story that he’d been holding on to for fifty years. Somehow in 1974 at his college in Defiance, Ohio,...
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