| Calendar of all GO TEXAN Rural Community Program Events |
Events from May 2008 - August
2008
Ongoing Events
Roundtop: Classes at the Bybee Square: Classes of all type are offered year round by nationwide artisans who have made their home in Round Top (times and dates vary and for all ages).
For dates and times call 888-368-4783, email at info@roundtop.org or visit the Web site for more information at www.roundtop.org/. Concerts at Festival Hill Institute: Monthly classical music concerts are held throughout the year, and the summer concert youth series brings together young adults from all over the world. The International Guitar Festival is held between the second and third weekend of February and includes herbal symposiums, poetry forums and more! The 217 acre complex is open 24-7 with a historical home and church to tour as well as hiking and biking in the area.
For dates and times call 888-368-4783, email at info@roundtop.org or visit the Web site for more information at www.roundtop.org/. San Benito: Narciso Martinez Writers Forum: Sponsored by Narciso Martinez Cultural Arts Center. Come develop your writing skills and share your talent with this creative group. Conducted 1st Tuesday. Contact Beto Conde at 350-3905. "El Second Weensdee:" A cultural heritage program sponsored by Narciso Martinez Cultural Arts Center, 255 E. Stenger each 2nd Wednesday of month at 7 p.m. except September & November. Call 956-399-0110. Market Day in downtown San Benito (Plaza de San Benito: Sponsored by San Benito Chamber of Commerce, in Plaza de San Benito at 210 E. Heywood, from 9 a.m.-3 p.m. The event is an open-air bazaar where live music, arts and crafts, and people, come together for fun and profit. It includes festive activities including live entertainment and performances from our many talented student choirs, bands and other musical groups, taste-tempting treats at food booths and selling handmade and one-of-a-kind items at bargain prices. Market Days vendors may rent open space at a rate of $15 by contacting the San Benito Chamber of Commerce at 399-5321. Tables will be rented for $3.00 each. Chamber members receive discounts, and all participating Chamber members will be recognized in promotion of the events. Food booths will be limited. No flea market or garage sale booths allowed | | | May 26, Memorial Day, San Benito
A solemn, silent march down Sam Houston Blvd. where veterans or survivors of veterans march in tribute to deceased Veterans. Begins at 8:50 in front of City Hall, 485 N. Sam Houston Blvd., to the Veterans Pavilion where a ceremony honoring our past military personnel is conducted. | | | July - August, Shakespeare at Winedale. Round Top Plays are perfomed by University of Texas students as part of their class curriculum. The same class goes to London after their performances. Very popular for all ages. Plays rotate..check website for schedules, www.roundtop.org/. | | | July 4, Resaca Fest, Kennedy Park , San Benito
Community festival featuring music, food and fun at Kennedy Park on the Resaca. | | |
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Ongoing Events | | | March 27, Tunes by the Tracks, Veterans Pavilion, San Benito | | | May 26, Memorial Day, San Benito | | | July - August, Shakespeare at Winedale. Round Top | | | July 4, Resaca Fest, Kennedy Park , San Benito | | | September 12-14, Narciso Martinez Conjunto Music Festival. | | | September 23 (tentative), Casino Night & Chamber of Commerce Board of Director's Installation Banquet., San Benito | | | November, San Benito | | | November 11, Veterans Day, San Benito | | | December 6, Christmas Parade & Bazaar, San Benito | | |
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