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South Texas Plains:

March

March 1-11—BEEVILLE: Gallery Opening: Visual Arts Division High School Art Competition, Reception & Gallery Talk Coastal Bend College Simon Michael Art Gallery. 361/354-2322 South Texas Plains

March 1-Apr. 11—SAN ANTONIO: The Miniature Worlds of Bruce Metcalf Metcalf is an acclaimed metalsmith, sculptor, professor, writer and arts philosopher. Navarro Campus, Southwest School of Art & Craft. www.swschool.org 210/224-1848 South Texas Plains

March 1-Apr. 11—SAN ANTONIO: Vincent Valdez: Flash Back Navarro Campus, Southwest School of Art & Craft. www.swschool.org 210/224-1848 South Texas Plains

March 1-May 16—SAN ANTONIO: Race: Are We So Different? Institute of Texan Cultures, 801 E. Durango Blvd. www.texancultures.com South Texas Plains

March 1-Jul. 4—SAN ANTONIO: A Salute to Military Flight Retrospective exhibit celebrates the 100th anniversary of the first flight at Fort Sam Houston on March 2, 1910. Includes artifacts and images from private collectors and from the official collection of the U.S. Air Force. The Institute of Texan Cultures. www.texancultures.com 210/458-2300 South Texas Plains

March 1-Jul. 15—SAN ANTONIO: Art in the Garden Showcases the work of artist John Henry, known for his large-scale public works of art. San Antonio Botanical Garden. www.sabot.org 210/829-5100 South Texas Plains

March 4-7—HIDALGO: 34th Annual BorderFest “Celebrating Australia” Features more than 100 entertainers, lively music and entertainment on 20 stages, food and parades. Includes crafts and exhibits. Dodge Arena Grounds. www.myborderfest.com 956/843-2734 or 888/443-2540 South Texas Plains

March 4, 11, 18, 25—MISSION: Creatures of the Night Look and listen for nocturnal wildlife with one of the park’s staff naturalists. Reservations required. World Birding Center ? Bentsen-Rio Grande Valley State Park. 956/584-9156 South Texas Plains

March 5—BEEVILLE: Mood Indigo Vocal duo performs popular music from the 1920s to the present. Begins at 7:30 p.m. Coastal Bend College Jones Auditorium. 361/354-2303 South Texas Plains

March 7—SAN ANTONIO: Travelin’ Shoes: Songs & Spirituals Includes a collection of songs written by Shaker women and arranged for Voci di Sorelle. Begins at 3 p.m. Christ Episcopal Church, 510 Belknap Place. www.benissimomusic.org 210/912-9555 South Texas Plains

March 11—SAN ANTONIO: "All You Can Eat" Sausage Fest. Fresh Kiolbassa Sausage, green beans, creamed new potatoes. Coffee, tea, soft drinks and desserts available. $7.00 per plate, continuously served from 11am - 7pm. DJ/Karaoke from 4pm - 8pm. Polish American Center is located at 2611 Mission Rd. To pre-order plates call 210-633-0286. On the day of th event, please call the Polish American Center @ 210-922-6277. South Texas Plains

March 12-13—SAN ANTONIO: 28th Annual George Strait Team Roping Classic San Antonio Rose Palace. www.gstrc.com South Texas Plains

March 12-21—MERCEDES: 71st Annual Rio Grande Valley Livestock Show 1000 N. Texas Ave. www.rgvlivestockshow.com 956/565-2456 South Texas Plains

March 13—GOLIAD: Market Day Shop arts & crafts, antiques, food, jewelry, collectibles, candles and plants. Courthouse Square. www.goliadcc.org 361/645-3563 South Texas Plains

March 13—SAN ANTONIO: Third Annual Luminaria: Arts Night in San Antonio Includes performance stages, streetscape art, light installations and gallery participation. Hours are 6 p.m. to midnight. Historic Downtown San Antonio. www.luminariasa.com South Texas Plains

March 19-21—GOLIAD: Goliad County Fair & Rodeo Includes a parade, rodeo, animal exhibits, chili cook-off and horseshoe pitching. Friday night band is Scott Taylor and Saturday night band is Jarrod Birmingham. Goliad County Fairgrounds, 925 S. Hwy. 183. www.goliadcc.org 361/645-8204 South Texas Plains

March 19-28—EAGLE PASS: International Friendship Festival Includes a carnival at Shelby Park, the “Abrazo” Ceremony, live entertainment and parade. 830/773-3224 or 888/355-3224 South Texas Plains

March 20—ROUND TOP: ACT International Invitational - Artists Changing Tomorrow Exhibition and Fundraiser - Bi-Annual Exhibition and auction of works by 100 internationally known artists with funding going to support art education and arts outreach. The Gallery at Round Top from 3 PM - 9 PM. www.ACT4ART.org or email artguild@cvctx.com (979-378-2113) South Texas Plains

March 20-21—LIVE OAK: SW Gem & Mineral Society’s 48th Annual Fiesta of Gems Show. Exhibits, vendors, competitions, demonstrations and lots of fun! Live Oak Civic Center. See website for times, directions and coupons. www.show-info@swgemandmineral.org South Texas Plains

March 23—MCALLEN: Young at Heart McAllen Civic Center Auditorium, 1300 S. 10th St. www.mcallentownband.com 956/681-3355 or 956/783-6687 South Texas Plains

March 24-Apr. 21—BEEVILLE: Gallery Opening: Cone 10 Studio, Reception & Gallery Talk Hours are 10:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Coastal Bend College Simon Michael Art Gallery. 361/354-2322 South Texas Plains

March 25-27—LAREDO: Laredo Birding Festival Event gets nature lovers access to locations never before seen. Along the way trip leaders will point out great South Texas flora and fauna. www.visitlaredo.com 800/361-3360 South Texas Plains

March 26-27—WESLACO: Texas Onion Fest Includes cooking contests, music, rides, dances, car shows and entertainment. The Miss Onion Fest pageant is March 5. Weslaco City Park. www.weslaco.com/OnionFest/Home 956/968-2102 South Texas Plains

March 26-28—GOLIAD: The Texas Mile Motorcycles, vintage cars, race cars, performance street cars and land speed racers compete in their class on a one-mile straight. 2241 Airpark Road. www.texasmile.com 281/802-9863 South Texas Plains

March 27—ELMENDORF: Olives Ole, Texas International Olive Festival Features seminars on olive oils, types of olives, and growing olives for fun or profit; attend professional seminars on health, nutrition and cooking; enjoy presentations by other Texas experts. Includes gourmet food concessions and Texas wines. Taste dozens of types of olives. Hours are 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sandy Oaks Olive Orchard. www.ldeisanantonio.org 210/621-0044 or 210/496-0289 South Texas Plains

March 27—GOLIAD: Shady Oaks Speedway Races 2185 FM 622. www.shadyoaksspeedway.com 361/645-8353 South Texas Plains

March 27—WESLACO: Breakfast with the Birds Enjoy breakfast on the center’s covered deck then join a walking tour with one of the center’s knowledgeable guides. Estero Llano Grande State Park. 956/565-3919 South Texas Plains

March 27-28—GOLIAD: 25th Annual Goliad Massacre Living History Re-creates the occupation of the fort by Colonel Fannin and the Goliad Massacre at Presidio La Bahia. Saturday battles take place around the fort. The death march is Sunday. 217 Loop 71. www.presidiolabahia.org 361/645-3752 South Texas Plains

March 28—SPRING BRANCH: Gospel Sing featuring Walter Plant (walterplant.com), favorite of the gospel circuit. Come share some hand-clappin', toe-tappin' music at Spring Branch Baptist Church, 11755 N Hwy 281 (3/4 mile N of SB Post Office), 6-8 pm. martindl@gvtc.com or http://springbranchbaptist.org. 210-887-1009/830-885-5805, South Texas Plains

March 28—SAN ANTONIO: 2010 McNay Print Fair. Whether you are a beginner or an experienced collector, you’ll see thousands of works of art on paper, and perhaps go home with a newfound treasure. McNay Art Museum, Noon - 5pm. www.mcnayart.org (210) 824-5368 South Texas Plains

March 28—SAN ANTONIO: Picture This. Explore the photographic process and create your own pinhole photography print. McNay Art Museum, 2pm. www.mcnayart.org (210) 805-1768 South Texas Plains

March 29—WESLACO: Full Moon Party Take a night hike, learn about the stars and constellations, and much more. Hours are 7 to 9 p.m. Estero Llano Grande State Park. 956/565-3919 South Texas Plains

April

April 1—BEEVILLE: Judith Calhoun, Organist Begins at 3 p.m. Coastal Bend College Jones Auditorium. 361/354-2303 South Texas Plains

April 1—SAN ANTONIO: Savor the Arts Enjoy gourmet food with an artful twist from some of San Antonio’s favorite chefs, along with live music. Hours are 7 to 11 p.m. Russell Hill Rogers Galleries and Lecture Hall, Southwest School of Art & Craft. www.swschool.org 210/224-1848 ext. 306 South Texas Plains

April 2—SAN ANTONIO: Free Teen Night – Art After Dark II. BYO printed photo and chill at the McNay after hours. Screen print a t-shirt, take digital photos on the grounds, and check out the soft-focused photographs in TruthBeauty. Your photo equals free admission and could result in a collaborative installation project. McNay Art Museum, 7pm - 10pm. www.mcnayart.org (210) 805-1768 South Texas Plains

April 3-4, 10-11, 17-18, 24-25—SAN ANTONIO: The Sculptors Invitational: An Outdoor Sculpture Exhibit & Show See the talent of 60 national, local and international sculptors with 100 big outdoor sculptures. Villa del Carmen, 11354 Vance Jackson. 210/696-9813 South Texas Plains

April 4—MISSION: Spring Family Fun Day Celebrate spring with games, crafts, nature walks and family activities. Hours are 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. World Birding Center — Bentsen-Rio Grand Valley State Park. 956/584-9156 South Texas Plains

April 4-6—SAN ANTONIO: 2010 NCAA Women’s Final Four Find out who will be the Division I women’s college basketball champions. Alamodome. www.NCAA.com/FinalFour South Texas Plains

April 8-11—POTEET: 63rd annual Poteet Strawberry Festival. Concerts, rodeo, crafts, carnival, food and home grown family fun. 830-276-3323. www.strawberryfestival.com South Texas Plains

April 9-11—POTEET: Strawberry Festival Features concerts with nationally known country western and Tejano stars, dancers, gunslingers, clowns, regional bands, contests and rodeo performances. 9199 Hwy. 16. www.strawberryfestival.com 830/742-8144 South Texas Plains

April 10—GOLIAD: Market Day Shop arts & crafts, antiques, food, jewelry, collectibles, candles and plants. Courthouse Square. www.goliadcc.org 361/645-3563 South Texas Plains

April 10—SAN ANTONIO: Tejeda History Faire & Culture Fest. Celebrate hands-on history with reenactors and different cultural groups. Tejeda Middle School, 10am - 4pm. www.neisd.net/tejeda/history_faire/history_faire.html or rguzma@neisd.net (210) 482-2260 South Texas Plains

April 10—SPRING BRANCH: Gospel Sing featuring the young, talented Seale Sisters from Winchester (sealesisters.org). Spring Branch Baptist Church, 11755 N Hwy 281 (3/4 mile N of SB Post Office), 6-8 pm. martindl@gvtc.com or springbranchbaptist.org. 210-887-1009, 830-885-5805 South Texas Plains

April 10—WESLACO: Breakfast with the Birds Enjoy breakfast on the center’s covered deck then join a guided walking tour. Begins at 8 a.m. Estero Llano Grande State Park. 956/565-3919 South Texas Plains

April 10, 24—GOLIAD: Shady Oaks Speedway Races 2185 FM 622. www.shadyoakspeedway.com 361/645-8353 South Texas Plains

12th Annual Judged Art Show sponsored by the Canyon Lake Art Guild. Held at the New Braunfels Art League Gallery, 10 a.m. til 5 p.m. Mon.-Sat., 12 p.m. til 5 p.m. Sun. www.canyonlakeartguild.com or (830) 714-5252 South Texas Plains

April 15-25—SAN ANTONIO: Fiesta San Antonio Includes exciting carnivals, spectacular sports, fantastic fireworks, lively entertainment, ethnic feasts, art exhibits and parades that glide down San Antonio’s River Walk and streets. www.fiesta-sa.org South Texas Plains

April 17—SAN ANTONIO: Walk Across Texas & Plant Sale Experience the Texas Native Trail and learn about pioneer life. Includes a spring plant sale on Saturday and Sunday. San Antonio Botanical Garden. www.sabot.org 210/207-3250 South Texas Plains

April 17-18—SAN ANTONIO: Fiesta Arts Fair Features 100-plus juried art from across the United States, live music, fiesta food and a popular Children’s Art Garden. Ursuline Campus and Coates Chapel, Southwest School of Art & Craft. www.swschool.org 210/224-1848 South Texas Plains

April 19—SAN ANTONIO: Texas Cavaliers’ River Parade Begins at 7 p.m. San Antonio River. 210/227-4837 South Texas Plains

April 20-23—SAN ANTONIO: A Night in Old San Antonio Celebrate with food, music, games and dance. Hours are 5:30 to 10:30 p.m. La Villita National Historic District. www.niosa.org 210/226-5188 South Texas Plains

April 21-24—SAN ANTONIO: Fiesta at the Beethoven Includes live music and German foods. 422 Pereida St. www.beethovenmaennerchor.com 210/222-1521 South Texas Plains

April 23-25—LAREDO: Laredo International Sister Cities Festival With more than 20 sister cities from around the world, including cities from Mexico, Spain, Argentina and more, this expo features products for sale and display from each of the participating cities. Laredo Entertainment Center. www.visitlaredo.com 800/361-3360 South Texas Plains

April 24—CARRIZO SPRINGS: Fourth Annual Bull Ride — Bullnanza Enjoy exciting thrills along with vendors, food, live music and dancing. Gates open at 4 p.m. County Fairgrounds & Arena. 830/876-5205 South Texas Plains

April 24—UVALDE: Southwest Texas Ranch Rodeo. Uvalde Fairgrounds @ 7:00pm – Ranch rodeo, mutton Bustin, calf scramble, Lil ranch hand rodeo, FMI Thelma Thompson 830-279-7443 South Texas Plains

April 26—SAN ANTONIO: Cine en el Barrio. Enjoy a film for $4 or $2 for members. Guadalupe Theater, 8-930 pm. www.guadalupeculturalarts.org/ (210) 271-3151 South Texas Plains

April 28—WESLACO: Full Moon Party Take a night hike, learn about the stars and constellations, and more. Hours are 7 to 9 p.m. Estero Llano Grande State Park. 956/565-3919 South Texas Plains

April 28-May 6—BEEVILLE: Gallery Opening: Student & Faculty Art Exhibition, Reception & Gallery Talk Hours are 10:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Coastal Bend Simon Michael Art Gallery. 361/354-2322 South Texas Plains

April 29-May 2—BEEVILLE: Oklahoma Begins at 7:30 p.m. Coastal Bend College Jones Auditorium. 361/354-2303 South Texas Plains

April 29-Jun. 27—SAN ANTONIO: Eden Revisited: The Ceramic Art of Kurt Weiser Navarro Campus, Southwest School of Art & Craft. www.swschool.org 210/224-1848 South Texas Plains

April 30-May 1—GOLIAD: Cinco de Mayo Includes entertainment, food, vendors, parade, and barbecue cook-off — ribs, brisket and beans. Goliad Fairgrounds, 925 S. Hwy. 183. www.goliadcc.org 361/645-8364 South Texas Plains

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