Local Calendar of Events FEBRUARY 2012     1st                    Texas Music Coffeehouse WE 7:00pm This month features Black History Month with San Antonio guitarist/songwriter Ruben V. Co-sponsored by Schreiner Center for Innovative Studies.  Schreiner University Cailloux Activity Center, 2100 Memorial Blvd., 830-792-7409. www.texasheritagemusic.org 1st-5th                     KACC Merit Show TU-SA 10:00am-4:00pm, SU 1:00pm-4:00pm Invitational show featuring the works of award winners from the 2011.  Kerr Arts & Cultural Center, 228 Earl Garrett, 830-895-2911. www.kacckerrville.com 1st-5th                     KACC Collectables Show and Sale TU-SA 10:00am-4:00pm, SU 1:00pm-4:00pm Gallery-condition collectables, estate pieces, antiques for sale.  Kerr Arts & Cultural Center, 228 Earl Garrett, 830-895-2911. www.kacckerrville.com 1st-5th                     KACC Mélange Exhibit TU-SA 10:00am-4:00pm, SU 1:00pm-4:00pm Five artist mix it up.  Featuring the work of Marsha Mefferd, Diane Henry, Phyllis Garey, Judy Surles and Susan Ehlers.  Kerr Arts & Cultural Center, 228 Earl Garrett, 830-895-2911. www.kacckerrville.com 2nd-4th              Actors from the London Stage TH-SA 7:30pm Five professional actors perform Shakespeare's "Twelfth Night." Schreiner University, Dietert Auditorium, 2100 Memorial Blvd., for tickets and information call 830-792-7211. www.schreiner.edu   3rd-18th                   “Moon over Buffalo” FR-SA 7:30pm, 2nd TH 7:30pm, 2nd SU 2:00pm George and Charlotte Hay may have seen their best days on the boards, but these two troopers won’t give up show business just yet. When Frank Capra calls looking to replace the two leads for his next film, it sets the stage for a hilarious farce as only Ken Ludwig (Lend Me A Tenor, Leading Ladies) can write them.  Playhouse 2000, Kathleen C. Cailloux Theater, 910 Main St., 830-896-9393. www.caillouxtheater.com 4th                    Actors from the London Stage-Master Acting Class SA 10:30am-12:00pm reservation required please call Schreiner University, 2100 Memorial Blvd., 830-792-7211.  www.schreiner.edu 4th-25th                   Texas Federation of Fiber Artists TU-SA 10:00am-4:00pm A Juried exhibition featuring fiber artists across the state.  Hill Country Arts Foundation, 120 Point Theatre Rd., Ingram. 830-367-5120.  www.hcaf.com 9th-March 4th        KACC Exhibits-Love TU-SA 10:00am-4:00pm, SU 1:00pm-4:00pm A love themed juried art exhibit featuring the creations of regional artists.  Kerr Arts & Cultural Center, 228 Earl Garrett, 830-895-2911.  www.kacckerrville.com   9th-March 4th        KACC Exhibits-Monday Painters TU-SA 10:00am-4:00pm, SU 1:00pm-4:00pm An exhibit featuring painting by the Monday painters artist group.   Kerr Arts & Cultural Center, 228 Earl Garrett, 830-895-2911.www.kacckerrville.com     9th-March 4th        KACC Exhibits-Painted Violins TU-SA 10:00am-4:00pm, SU 1:00pm-4:00pm An exhibit of violins from Symphony of the Hills’ Painted Violin Project.  Kerr Arts & Cultural Center, 228 Earl Garrett, 830-895-2911.www.kacckerrville.com 10th-March 3rd      ”Sex Please, We’re Sixty” FR-SA 7:30pm, SU 2:00pm A play about a retired chemist who has invented a female libido enhancing pill.  The fun begins when the pills get into the wrong hands.  Hill Country Arts Foundation Indoor Theater, 120 Point Theatre Rd., Ingram 830-367-5120. www.hcaf.com 10th-12th                 Chocolate Fantasy Weekend Friday 6:00pm-8:30pm enjoy food & wine.  Saturday 1:00pm-3:00pm cooking demonstration also from 3:30pm-5:00pm a wine seminar. Sunday 1:00pm-4:00pm all you can eat chocolate buffet.  Kerr Arts & Cultural Center, 228 Earl Garrett, 830-895-2911. www.kacckerrville.com 11th                         Original Team Roping Association SA 9:00am  See cowboys compete. Hill Country Youth Exhibit Center, 3705 Hwy 27, 806-499-3584. www.otrc.net 11th                                      Daddy/Daughter Sweetheart Dance  SA 6:00pm-8:00pm Dads get ready to spend a special evening with your daughter as this Valentine themed event will include an evening of dinner and dancing with music by a Disc Jockey, and a keepsake photo. Dietert Center, 451 Guadalupe St., 830-257-7300. www.kerrvilletx.gov 13th                         Monday Night Fiction looks at ‘Hunger Games’ MO 7:00pm Discussion of “Hunger Games” by Suzanne Collins. Schreiner University, Scarle-Philips Room of the William Logan Library, 2100 Memorial Blvd. 830-792-7352. www.schreiner.edu   14th                         Valentines Dinner & Music TU 6:00pm-dinner, 7:00pm-entertainment.  Join us for a romantic evening beginning with a chicken, steak & chocolate cake dinner.  Complimentary glass of champagne followed with entertainment by the well known, Thomas Michael Riley Band.  Beer & wine available.  Reserved seating, call for information.  Buckhorn Lake Resort, 2885 Goat Creek Rd, 800-568-6458.  www.buckhornlake.com 18th                         Star Party SA 7:00pm Come hear an interesting and entertaining program on what is happening in the night sky followed by great star gazing. Telescopes are provided by local members of the San Antonio Astronomical Association.  Riverside Nature Center, 150 Francisco Lemos, 830-257-4837.  www.riversidenaturecenter.org 21st                         Mardi Gras on Main TU 6:00pm-9:00pm Mardi Gras on Main started in 2005 as a celebration of Kerrville Main Street’s 10th anniversary. It has since evolved into a festival that focuses on fine food, fine music, and fine wine.  Y.O Ranch Hotel and Conference Center, 2033 Sidney Baker, 830-792-8395. www.kerrvilletx.gov 23rd                         Hill County Youth Orchestra Benefit Concert -Robert Earl Keen 2012 TH 6:00pm Meet & Greet, 8:00pm concert.  A benefit concert for the Hill Country Youth Orchestra. Robert Earl Keen is a dynamic performer and master songster, known for such all-time hits as “The Road Goes On Forever,” “The Rose Hotel,” “Feeling Good Again,” “Corpus Christi Bay,” and “Merry Christmas from the Family.”  Kathleen C. Cailloux Theater, 910 Main St., 830-896-9393. www.caillouxtheater.com 25th                         Original Team Roping Association SA 9:00am  See cowboys compete. Hill Country Youth Exhibit Center, 3705 Hwy 27, 806-499-3584. www.otrc.net 27th                         Chautauqua Lecture MO 7:00 pm Eldon Sheffer, director of church relations at Schreiner University, will speak on "Character, Culture and College.", Schreiner University, Floyd and Kathleen Cailloux Student Activity Center, 2100 Memorial Blvd., 830-792-7352. www.schreiner.edu   Live Music Venues 8 Ball Pizzeria & Billiards FR-SA 9:30pm-close 1521 Junction Hwy, Kerrville, 830-896-7437. Azule Lounge WE-SA Times vary per day and performance 202 Earl Garrett St.,Kerrville, 830-896-9338.  www.azulekerrville.com Conchita’s on Main FR 7:30pm-9:00pm Live music, 810 Main St., Kerrville, 830-895-7708. Guadalupe River Club        FR-SA 9:30pm-close 1483 Junction Hwy, Kerrville, 830-896-3354. www.guadaluperiverclub.net  Ol’ Watering Hole WE & FR 9:00pm-close, 1109 Broadway, Kerrville, 830-257-4653 Pampell’s FR-SA 9:30pm-2:00am 701 Water Street, Kerrville, 830-896-2000. www.ilovepampells.com River Rock Saloon TU-FR 5:00pm-close & SA 12:00pm-close Guadalupe River RV Resort, 2605 Junction Hwy 27, Kerrville, 830-367-5676.  www.guadaluperiverrvresort.com The Inn Pub TU-SA 9:00pm-2:00am Inn of the Hills, 1001 Junction Hwy., Kerrville, 830-895-5000.  www.innofthehills.com River’s Edge, A Tuscan Grille FR-SA 6:30pm-9:30pm Indoor fine dining entertainment.  River’s Edge, A Tuscan Grille, 1011 Guadalupe St., Kerrville, 830-895-1169. www.riversedgetuscangrille.com