by Phil Houseal | Mar 24, 2022 | All Articles, Events, People of the Hill Country, Venue
Mar 23, 2022–Back in high school, my friend John approached me with the complete libretto (text and lyrics) for an Amish Rock Opera he wanted set to music. I remember the first line to this day: Just been existing in an Amish world, Driving my buggy with my Amish...
by Phil Houseal | Sep 22, 2021 | All Articles, Events, Music, People of the Hill Country, Venue
Sept 22, 2021–The best works of art are ones that change the observer. Composer Ethan Wickman hopes that happens for each member of the audience when they hear Kerrville’s Symphony of the Hills present the World Premiere of his original work River of Stars at their...
by Phil Houseal | Sep 1, 2021 | All Articles, Events, Food, Philosophy, Venue
Sept 1, 2021–One powerful and unexpected aspect of the world’s return to events, fairs, and festivals is the resurrection of the sense of smell. Corn dogs, cotton candy, grilled hunks of sausage on a stick, baked breads, and the most evocative olfactory profile of all...
by Phil Houseal | Aug 4, 2021 | All Articles, Events, History, Music, Venue
Aug 4, 2021–Like Neil Sedaka, Cher, and Lady Gaga, the Rockbox Theater keeps reinventing itself to keep the music playing and new fans entertained. KK and Kelly Welch are the latest empresarios to take a turn at the wheel of this iconic “Fredericksburg jewel.” The...
by Phil Houseal | Jul 21, 2021 | All Articles, Events, Venue
July 21, 2021–When you go hear Gary Morris sing at The Rockbox Theater this Sunday, don’t forget to breathe. “I played the Grand Ole Opry one time and got a note from a woman that said, sometimes when I listen to you, I forget to breathe,” the country music...
by Phil Houseal | Jul 13, 2021 | All Articles, Events, History, People of the Hill Country, Venue
July 14, 2021–When an event has been going on for 133 years, closing the gates for a season is not an option. So last summer, the directors of the Gillespie County Fair & Festival Association decided to hold the county fair and the horse races. Events were...
