November - Texas Music Events Calendar 2008

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The 2008 TMEC lists more than 500 annual events featuring live music. To update listing information for your 2008 event, please contact the Texas Music Office at music[at]SPAMAWAYgovernor.state.tx.us or call (512) 463-6666.

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Chili Appreciation Society Terlingua International Chili Championship Cookoff
November 1
Between Terlinqua and Lajitas, TX; 11 miles west of Study Butte
Chili Appreciation Society International, Inc
Mel Fitzhenry, President
P.O. Box 39; Terlingua, TX 79852
(888) 227-4468; (888) 227-4468; Fax (888) 227-4468
Music: Country
The CASI International Chili Cookoff will be held all day Saturday. The event features live bands on Thursday, Friday, and Saturday night for dancing and entertainment. This is the international finals for CASI. Charity event benefits local Terlingua charities. Wings, beans, and salsa competition on Friday.

Cullen Baker Country Fair and Parade
November 1
Downtown; Bloomburg
Bloomburg Fire Department
Paula Keeling
P.O. Box 97; Bloomburg, TX 75551
(903) 796-3296; (903) 796-1771
Music: Country
Activities: Fiddling contests, Rodeo
The Cullen Baker Country Fair Parade features live music, great hickory-smoked barbecue, balloon rides, rodeo and fiddlers contest.

Austin Celtic Festival
November 1-2
Fiesta Gardens; 2101 Bergman Drive
Austin Celtic Association
Donnelle McKoskle
P.O. Box 684163; Austin, TX 78768
(512) 833-9481; (512) 431-6290
festival[at]SPAMAWAYaustincelts.org
Music: Folk/Acoustic, World Beat, Irish, Celtic, Scottish
Activities: Music festival
The Austin Celtic Festival is held on the shores of Town Lake at Fiesta Gardens the first weekend of November and features world class musicians, dance, language, sports, history, and the arts. This annual celebration of Celtic culture is sponsored by the Austin Celtic Association.

Chuckwagon Dinner and Show
November 1-2
Live Oak County Fairgrounds; Hwy. 281, halfway between George West & Three Rivers
George West Storyfest Association
Becky Allen
P. O. Box 660; George West, TX 78022
(361) 449-2481; (888) 600-3121
Music: Bluegrass, Christian, Country
Activities: Cowboy poetry
We have tales to tell! On the first Saturday each November, stories of all types; ranging from tall tales to history, folklore to cowboy poetry, ghost stories to family tales will take place. With live oak trees for canopies and hay bales for seats, thousands of listeners enjoy this time-honored tradition and performing art. Something for everyone will be available, from the three outdoor stages of continuous entertainment, one indoor "telling" theater, arts & crafts booths, craft demonstrations, lots of delicious food and beverages, a children's activity area and much, much more. Whether your tastes run from history to ghost stories, gospel to country, fajitas to funnel cakes, there will certainly be something to delight and entertain you at the annual Storyfest.

South Padre International Music Festival 2
November 2-December 31, 2008
South Padre Island; Showcase venues around the island
GamePlan Marketing & Events, LLC
South Padre Island
200 East 6th Street, Suite 207; Austin, TX 78701
(512) 275-1336 ext. 902; Fax (512) 469-6306
chris[at]SPAMAWAYgpexperience.com
Music: Bluegrass, Country, Folk/Acoustic, Jazz, Pop, Reggae, Rock
Activities: Music festival
For the entire weekend, musicians from around the world groove, jam and rock the tropical island of South Padre to its core. With a warm gulf breeze, gorgeous beaches, and several venues throughout the island, the SPI Music Fest truly is a musical paradise. Shuttle service is available. Festival attendees will sample a musical buffet of more than 40 artists from ranging genres. Artist lineup for 2008 to be announced on www.spimusicfest.com. The SPI Music Fest benefits Sea Turtle, inc. and Coastal Conservation Association.

Dallas Salsa Convention
November 6-9
American Airlines
Luis Delgadillo
7384 Partridge Blvd., No. 147; Irving, TX 75063
(214) 923-9404
salsadallas[at]SPAMAWAYsbcglobal.net
Come and enjoy a night of Salsa "Las Vegas" style In Dallas. Experience the showmanship and dance styles of all of the groups below. Start the evening with salsa music and dancing, and end it with the salsa shows and exhibitions.

Salado Scottish Games and Competitions
November 7-9
Central Texas Area Museum; 1 Main Street in Salada
Central Texas Area Museum, Inc
Mrs. John L. Ambrose, Jr
P.O. Box 36; Salado, TX 76571
(254) 947-5232; Fax (254) 947-5232
webmaster[at]SPAMAWAYctam-salado.org
Music: Scottish
Salado Scottish Games and Competitions takes place at Number One Main Street-The Museum in Salado and includes dance competitions, bagpipe playing, a traditional Scotch Ceilidh ("Kay-lee"), and Kirkin' O' the Tartans ceremony. Panels of Scot experts will judge contests in Highland dancing, piping, drumming and pipe bands. In addition, visitors will want to take in the athletic events, a tattoo, which is an exchange of melodies between pipe bands, other Scottish music and performances by some of the day's competitors in a sunset setting. Special events include a (Kay-lee) Ceilidh, a tattoo, a golf tournament and a genealogy seminar. Specialists in Celtic music and song will entertain. There are special tickets for the Finger Tip Supper on Friday and the Tartan Ball on Saturday. All tickets may be purchased and paid for in advance and picked up on the day of the event at the door to the Hall of the Clans. All inquiries for schedules should be mailed to the museum along with a self-addressed stamped envelope.

Texas Stampede
November 7-9
American Airlines Center; 2500 Victory Avenue
Texas Stampede
Joel Williams
2914 Swiss Avenue; Dallas, TX 75204-5962
(214) 520-8874; (214) 520-8874; Fax (214) 522-3350
Music: Country, Pop
Activities: Rodeo
The Texas Stampede presents fast-paced championship rodeo and top-name concert acts at American Airlines Center in Dallas. Stampede hosts the PRCAs newest championship, the Pace Picante Pro Rodeo Classic. Proceeds from the Texas Stampede benefit Children's Medical Center of Dallas and the Pediatric programs at UT Southwestern Medical Center.

Johnny Nicholas Texas All-Star Big Band Bash
November 8
Lady Bird Johnson Park; Fredericksberg
Hill Top Productions
Carol Reeh, FISD Community Ed Director
234 Friendship Lane; Fredericksburg, TX 78624
(830) 997-9242
bobs[at]SPAMAWAYfisd.org
Music: Big Band, Blues, Jazz, Tejano, Texas Swing
Activities: Music festival
The 11th annual Johnny Nicholas All Star Big Band Bash will be held Saturday, November 10th, at Pioneer Pavilion Hall at Lady Bird Johnson Park, Hwy. 16 South, Fredericksburg. Tickets are $75. We are urging people to get their tickets early - we have sold out the last 5 years. Proceeds benefit youth in Fredericksburg by offering music and theater workshops and camps. This year we are also giving a scholarships to 3 FHS graduating seniors that are continuing their education in music.

"El Veterano" Conjunto Festival in memory of Eligio Escobar
November 8-9
High Chaparral Dance Hall; Highway 77.Robstown, TX
Eligio Escobar Foundation
Linda Escobar
P.O. Box 4321; Corpus Christi, TX 78469
(361) 442-3962; (361) 774-3778
linda[at]SPAMAWAYescobar.com
Music: Tejano, Conjunto
Activities: Music festival
The best of Tejano Conjunto Music! Event held to honor all Veterans in memory of Eligio Escobar, Conjunto Legend. Military Ceremonies by Veterans Band. Talented children perform and receive scholarships to continue their music education in the instrument they play. All to promote and preserve our roots music: Conjunto Regional music from South Texas.

Heritage Syrup Festival
November 8
Depot Museum & Downtown, Henderson; 514 North High Street & Downtown Square
Depot Museum
Susan Weaver
514 North High Street; Henderson, Tx 75652
(903) 657-4303; Fax (903) 657-2679
sweaver[at]SPAMAWAYdepotmuseum.com
Music: Bluegrass, Christian, Country, Folk/Acoustic
Activities: Folk life festival, storytelli
The Heritage Syrup Festival is a folklife festival in the two historical districts of Henderson. Syrup making demonstration is focus,but 35 artist will demonstrate on Depot grounds,the saw mill will cut wood, print shop, broom and blacksmith shops operate. Roots music is performed at the Depot, while a Bluegrass concert is on the Square The Depot is the educational part of the event and the Downtown is filled with booths for shopping, children's activities,antique car show and both locations have great regional food.

National Arts Marketing Project Conference (NAMP)
November 9-12
Hilton Americas; 1600 Lamar, Houston, TX 77010
Americans for the Arts
Arielle Goldscheid
1000 Vermont Avenue NW, Sixth Floor; Washington, DC 20005
(202) 371-2830; Fax (202) 371-0424
Activities: Trade show/convention
Americans for the Arts is the nation's leading nonprofit organization for advancing the arts in America. With 45 years of service, we are dedicated to representing and serving local communities and creating opportunities for every American to participate in and appreciate all forms of the arts. With offices in Washington, DC and New York, and more than 5,000 organizational and individual members and stakeholders across the country, we are focused on three primary goals: 1. Foster an environment in which the arts can thrive and contribute to the creation of more livable communities. 2. Generate more public- and private-sector resources for the arts and arts education. 3. Build individual appreciation of the value of the arts. To achieve our goals, we partner with local, state, and national arts organizations; government agencies; business leaders; individual philanthropists; educators; and funders throughout the country. We provide extensive arts industry research, and information and professional development opportunities for community arts leaders via specialized programs and services, including a content-rich website and an annual national convention.

Jazz at Saint James'
November 14, 15, 16
Saint James Episcopal Church; 1941 Webberville Rd, Austin, TX 78721
Saint James Episcopal Church
Keith A. Braithwaite
1941 Webberville Road; Austin, TX 78721-1679
(512) 990-8241; (512) 926-6339; Fax (512) 926-1215
Music: Jazz
Activities: Music festival
The Jazz at St. James' event consists of a Friday & Saturday evening performance featuring a different local jazz act each evening and a nationally recognized act performing both nights. There is also a Jazz Informance where the main artists discusses music with local jazz musicians and students and usually a "jam" session occurs at the end. Sunday there are four Jazz Masses each having different jazz groups, with the main artist playing at the 10:15 AM service. Artists TBD.

Christmas in Crockett
November 22
Downtown Crockett
Crockett Chamber of Commerce
Laura Meyer
P.O. Box 307; Crockett, TX 75385
(936) 544-2359; Fax (936) 544-4355
Music: Blues, Christian, Country, Dance, Folk/Acoustic, Jazz, Rock
Activities: Street Fair
Christmas in Crockett features an arts and crafts festival with live music, food, and entertainment; fun for the entire family.

Nine Flags Festival
November 22-December 13
Downtown; Nacogdoches
Nine Flags Festival
Melissa Sanford
200 East Main Street; Nacogdoches, TX 75961
(936) 564-7351; (888) 653-3788; Fax (936) 462-7688
Music: Bluegrass, Children's, Christian
Activities: Fiddling contests
For more than a decade, the Nine Flags Festival has paid homage to the rich and spirited history of the oldest town in Texas. That history includes three attempts to establish a Republic of Texas. Thus, nine flags have flown over Nacogdoches as opposed to the six that have represented Texas. They are French, Spanish, Magee-Gutierrez, Dr. James Long, Mexican, Fredonia Rebellion, Lone Star, Confederate Stars & Bars and United States of America. Since its inception in 1997, the Nine Flags Festival has become one of the premier holiday celebrations in the state and has been recognized by the Texas Legislature for its community education and historic restoration efforts. The 11th annual Nine Flags Festival held in 2007 paid special tribute to the French flag with special events planned to recognize the town's French influence. Check back with us to see which Flag we will honor in 2008!

The Domain Lighting of Macy's Great Tree
November 22
The Domain; 114010 Century Oaks Terrace
The Domain
Jamie Morris
11410 Century Oaks Terrace, Suite 210; Austin, TX 78758
(512) 873-8099; (713) 224-9115
Music: Children's, Christian, Classical, Country
Activities: Music festival, Holiday Event
The Domain will kick-off the holiday season on Saturday, November 22 at 6 p.m. with a grand tree lighting spectacular event highlighted by a special performance by Miranda Lambert, recently nominated by the Country Music Association for CMA Female Vocalist of the Year. The new Central Texas holiday tradition will also offer special live performances by local Austin entertainer Aston Teague, the Christian Life Church Choir, Austin Children's Choir and various hometown entertainers performing holiday favorites throughout the season until December 25. The Domain Lighting of Macy's Great Tree is free and open to the public. For more information, please call 512.873.8099.

Texas Gospel Announcers Guild 18th Anniversary Convention 2
November 27-29
Houston
Texas Gospel Announcers Guild
Craig R. Miles
6023 Whispering Lake Street; San Antonio, TX 78222
(214) 321-9732; (210) 648-5522
Music: Christian
Activities: Music festival, Trade show/convention
The Texas Gospel Announcers Guild's 18th Anniversary will consist of three glory filled days of musical praise services, music showcases, seminars/workshops, vendors, praise dance, mime showcase, and an awards luncheon.

Candlelight Music Concerts
November 29-December 2, 6-9
First United Methodist Church; 501 Jefferson Street
Historic Jefferson Foundation
Don Oatman
P.O. Box 494; Jefferson, TX 75657-0494
(903) 665-2988; Fax (903) 665-3274
Music: Children's, Christian, Classical, Folk/Acoustic, Jazz
Activities: Concert season, Music festival
Candlelight Festival of Music is held annually in conjunction with Jefferson's Candlelight Tour of Homes. All music is live. All groups are volunteer. Our goal is to offer visitors to Jefferson a wide, diverse variety of music related to the December Holiday Season.