Kerrville & Kerr County Updates and Story Ideas:

January – March 2010

Note:  Updates are provided by the Kerrville Convention and Visitors Bureau.  For specific information, and images, contacts are provided.  The Kerrville CVB is happy to work with you for site visits or any of your editorial needs. 

·         New gallery opens at Old Ingram Loop - Guadalupe Art Dogs, a group of 9 talented local artists, opened early December. They describe their works as “eclectic, fun and contemporary” reports one of the founders, Donna Malson.  Hours are Wed. – Saturday 10am-5:30pm.  Ph: 830 367 7420

·        The Hill Country Museum is now under the control of Schreiner University.  Their board of directors is exploring the best usage of this Romanesque-style former home of Capt. Charles Schreiner, one of Kerrville’s most prominent residents.  The museum is located at 228 Water St., Kerrville.  Contact Candice Scott:  cscott@schreiner.edu

·        History:   

o       A new Historical Marker for the Great Western Trail has been placed onsite at The Bank of the Hills, Junction Highway, Kerrville.    Contact Sue Steele at Bank of the Hills, Junction Highway, Kerrville  (830) 895-2265   

o       A 75-mile Civil War Driving Tour which begins and ends at Camp Verde is available at the CVB offices on downloadable from the CVB website, www.kerrvilletexascvb.com. 

·        Events:

o       Chocolate Fantasy Weekend will be held February 12-14, 2010 at Kerr Arts and Cultural Center.  (830)895-2911 

o       Winter Acoustic Jam Camp, new for 2010, will be held Feb. 5-7, 2010 at Mt. Wesley Conference Center.    Organized by the founders of Hill Country Acoustic Music Camp, this is a 3-day camp.  www.hcamp.org   Contact Bob Miller at 830-459-2120

o       A number of prominent shows will be featured at the Cailloux Theatre, including:

§         Ballet Folklorico de Mexico  Jan. 21-22 – Kerrville Performing Arts Society (KPAS) – 830-896-9393

§         New Orleans) New Orleans Preservation Hall Jazz Band – Jan. 23 – 830-896-9393 – Symphony of the Hills

§         Berlin Philharmonic Wind Quartet – Jan. 26 and 28 – 830-896-9393 – Kerrville Perfoming Arts Society (KPAS)

§         Marvin Hamlisch in Concert – March 28   830-896-9393 –Kerrville Perfoming Arts Society (KPAS(

·        Meetings and Groups:

o       The Outdoor Travel Writers (TOWA) will hold their annual conference at the Y.O. Resort Hotel from February 25-27, 2010 www.towa.org

o       The Rise Across Texas group will stop in Kerrville during their bike ride across the state, staying at the Inn of the Hills March 11 and 12, 2010.  www.riseacrosstexas.org 

·        The Kerrville CVB is actively engaged in social media marketing.  We now have growing pages on Facebook (Kerrville Convention & Visitors Bureau) and Twitter - @kerrvilleTX as well as a blog:  www.kerrvilletx.wordpress.com

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1-3-2010