June - Texas Music Events Calendar 2012

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Gospel Quartet Meet and Greet (MAG) Showcase and Conference ~ 2
June 1-2
Marriott Hotel at Hobby Airport; 9100 Gulf Freeway Houston, TX 77017
Quartet Urban Magazine
Darrell Jay Jones
700 Wooley Circle; Crockett, TX 75835
(936) 222-4006; (936) 222-4006
Music: Gospel
The "Quartet Meet and Greet Network" is for quartets and traditional gospel artists, announcers, promoters, events, conferences, showcases and all things pertaining to the traditional and quartet genres. The 2012 Quartet Meet and Greet (MAG) Showcase and Conference in Houston, Texas will not be a competition. There will be no judges, no awards, no first, second or third place winners: IT'S JUST MINISTRY. The groups will have an opportunity to meet and be heard by promoters, radio announcers and retailers from all over. MAG will be an outpost for the gospel music ministry. Groups will receive material important to their success in the music industry. MAG will offer groups hands-on experience in filling out necessary music documents. Educational session(s) will be led by the Director of Music Education and other leaders in the music industry. Get ready for the “2012 Quartet Meet and Greet Showcase and Conference” for quartet and traditional artists. For more information, email us at quartetmag@gmail.com. Once again, Welcome to MAG.

Lone Star Uke Fest
June 1-2
Ukelady Music
Noel Tardy
3777 Weeburn Drive; Dallas, TX 75229
(214) 924-0408; (214) 914-7205
The Lone Star Ukulele Festival and Acoustic Music Camp provides fun and learning in a friendly, supportive environment. We offer classes in ukulele, swing guitar, Hawaiian lap steel guitar and lap steel ukulele, banjo, songwriting, and more! We have a world-class faculty who, along with being great musicians and teachers, are great people.

Music on Main ~ 2
June Fridays in June and July
Main Street - Heritage Park; 324 West Main
Downtown Denison Inc.
Donna Dow
P.O. Box 347; Denison, TX 75021
(903) 464-4452
Music: Country, Jazz, Pop, Rock
Activities: Music festival
Live music on Main Street on Friday nights during June - July.

Raz on the Braz
June 1-2
HillBilly Haven 'A Two Bridges Resort'; Millsap, Texas
Trote Productions
Terry Rasor
547 Joy Drive; Fort Worth, TX 76108
(817) 367-3479; Fax (817) 367-0254
Music: Cajun/Zydeco, Country, Folk/Acoustic, Rock
Activities: Music festival
Raz On The Braz is an annual three day music festival featuring more than 20 various Texas Artists. Past performers include Billy Jo Shaver, Steven Fromholz, Larry Jo Taylor, Tommy Alverson, John Nitzinger, Davin James, Rusty Wier, Bodie Powell, James Hinkle & Johnny Mack, Cosmic Dust Devils, Ronny Spears, Terry Rasor and a host of other Texas Singer/Songwriters.

AmerEquine – Festival of the Horse
June 1-3
Will Rogers Memorial Center; Fort Worth, TX
AmerEquine, LLC
P.O. Box 310; Cotopaxi, CO 81223
(719) 942-3357
Music: Americana, Country, Folk/Acoustic
Activities: Music festival, Music festival, EquineExposition
The perfect event for music and horse enthusiasts! Three-day music festival & equine exposition featuring Roots Music concerts, top-notch clinics and demonstrations by the country's leading equine professionals, special competitive events and an Xtreme Marketplace with products and services for every equine discipline and Western lifestyle. Starring twelve-time Grammy winner Emmylou Harris, five-time Grammy winner Marty Stuart and His Fabulous Superlatives, Riders in the Sky, Jimmie Dale Gilmore and the Wronglers, Jesse Winchester, Don Edwards, Craig Cameron, Sylvia Zerbini, Tim McQuay and many others.

Gonzales Main Street Concert Series
June 1, 8, 15, 22, 29
Confederate Square; Saint Joseph Street
City of Gonzales, Texas - Main Street
Barbara Friedrich - Main Street Administrator
820 Saint Joseph; Gonzales, TX 78629
(830) 672-2815
Music: Polka, Tejano
Activities: Music festival, antique cars, wagon rides, vendors, farmers market
Gonzales Main Street Concert Series: o New - Fourth of July concert and fireworks show at J.B. Wells Park. o Features - Variety of music, additional attractions like antique cars, games for children, wagon rides through downtown, vendors, farmers market. o Benefits - Provides entertainment alternative for residents, brings revenue into the downtown area, family oriented. o Community support - The business community, as well as the community as a whole, responded very favorably to the concert series. It was supported by the Gonzales City Council, the Gonzales Economic Development Corporation, the Gonzales Chamber of Commerce as well as heavily backed by The Gonzales Inquirer and KCTI-AM 1450. o Sponsor benefits - Information placed in all advertising, logo on the poster which is distributed throughout South Texas (if agreement reached by March 30), featured in news stories, donation photo placed in The Gonzales Inquirer, banner featured on stage for each weekend, announced repeatedly during each concert. *All concerts will be held at Texas Heroes Square in downtown Gonzales except for the Fouth of July show which will be held at JB Wells Park.

San Antonio Summer Art and Jazz Festival
June 1-3
Crockett Park; 1300 North Main Avenue at Cypress
San Antonio Art and Jazz Festival
I. C. O. Director
706 East Euclid Avenue; San Antonio, TX 78212-4417
(210) 229-9204
Music: Jazz
Activities: Music festival
The San Antonio Summer Art & Jazz Festival, also known as SAS Fest (San Antonio Summer Festival) and Jazz Fest S. A. (Jazz Fesztival of San Antonio) an annual free 3-day event held on the first full weekend of June. SAS Fest features 10 great jazz concerts, an Arts and Crafts Fair and delicious Texas cuisine.The San Antonio Summer Art & Jazz Festival is in its 8th year of presenting great fun and entertainment for the whole family. SAS FEST / JAZZ FEST is host to a free jazz workshop during it's event. These workshops are developed for young student musicians in middle and high school and feature instruments associated with the style of jazz music. Although these workshops are aimed at underprivileged school districts in San Antonio, they are open to any person interested in wanting to learn more about the instruments associated with jazz, jazz music and the music industry itself.

Tom Tom Festival
June 1-3
Yoakum City Park; South Park Road
Yoakum Area Chamber of Commerce
Bill Lopez
P.O. Box 591; Yoakum, TX 77995
(361) 293-2309; Fax (361) 293-3507
Music: Country, Cowboy, Polka
Activities: Rodeo, Street dance, BBQ Contest
The Tom Tom Festival is one of the oldest festivals in the region and features entertainment all during the event. We have live entertainment on Friday evening, live entertainment during the day in the Park and a dance on Saturday evening. The festival also features PRCA Rodeo, Barbeque Cook Off, Salsa Contest, Volleyball and Horseshoe tournaments, arts and crafts, food vendors, carnival and a Parade. This year's Tom Tom Festival will feature Texas country artist, Wade Bowen at the Yoakum Community Center as well as High Speed Hayride.

Songwriter Saturdays
June 2, 9, 16, 23
Beckert Park; 5044 Addison Circle, Addison, TX
Town of Addison
Barbara Kovacevich
P.O. Box 9010; Addison, TX 75001-9010
(972) 450-6281; (800) 233-4766; Fax (972) 450-2834
Music: Classical
Activities: Music festival
Songwriter Saturdays gives you the opportunity to enjoy summer evenings under the stars in beautiful Beckert Park. Listen to live music from the area's best singer/songwriters while you picnic or dine in one of the great Addison Circle restaurants. Concerts are from 8-10 p.m.

North East Texas Blueberry Festival
June 2
Cain Center; 915 South Palestine Street, Athens, TX
Cain Center/Texas Swing Festival
Kyle Rocha/Jean Riggs
915 South Palestine Street; Athens, TX 75751
(903) 677-2001
Music: Children's, Country, Cowboy, Western Swing
Activities: County fair

Accordion Kings & Queens Festival and The Big Squeeze
June 2
Miller Outdoor Theatre; Hermann Park, 100 Concert Drive, Houston, TX
Texas Folklife
Nancy Bless
1317 South Congress Avenue; Austin, TX 78704
(512) 441-9255; (713) 284-8350; Fax (512) 441-9222
Music: Cajun/Zydeco, Folk/Acoustic, Polka, Regional Mexican, Tejano
Activities: Music festival
This is the 23rd annual "Accordion Kings & Queens," and it just might be the very best, ever! So put on your dancing shoes and bring your friends, family and a picnic to Miller Outdoor Theatre in Houston for the best, free squeezefest on the planet!

Texas! A Musical Drama of Panhandle History
June 2 - August 18
Pioneer Amphitheatre; Palo Duro Canyon State Park, near Amarillo
Texas Panhandle Heritage Foundation, Inc.
Kris Miller, Executive director
1514 Fifth Avenue; Canyon, TX 79015
(806) 655-2181; (806) 655-2185; Fax (806) 655-4730
Music: Country, Cowboy, Folk/Acoustic
Activities: Outdoor musical drama
TEXAS Musical Drama - Song and dance abound in this family friendly show, set against an authentic tapestry of history. The show's fictional characters bring to life the stories, struggles and triumphs of the settlers of the Texas Panhandle in the 1800s. Told with a generous helping of good Texas humor, the spellbinding lighting, amazing sound, live music, and special effects highlight the musical, featuring incredibly talented singers, dancers, and actors from across the nation. We invite you to come early and enjoy a delicious steak dinner served by world famous Big Texan Steak Ranch on our covered patio. Children, Senior Citizen, Military, Government, and Group discounts are available upon request. Performances are held Tuesday through Sunday. You may book your tickets by calling (806) 655-2181 or by visiting the website: www.texas-show.com

Dancing in the City
June 2, 9, 16, 23, 30; July 7, 14, 21, 28
Arts Festival Plaza Venue; One Arts Festival Plaza Venue
City of El Paso Museums and Cultural Affairs
2 Civic Center Plaza, First Floor; El Paso, TX 79901
(915) 541-4481
Music: Big Band, Country, Latin/Spanish, Western Swing
Activities: Street dance
Dancing in the City is an outdoor dance concert series presented by the City of El Paso Museums and Cultural Affairs Department (MCAD) in collaboration with the convention and visitors Bureau. The concert features local and regional live music performances offering a variety of genres of dancing. The event takes place every Saturday from June 2-July 28, with the exception on June 30. Every concert includes a dance lesson at 7 p.m. and live music from 8-10 p.m. the event takes place at Arts Festival Plaza next to the El Paso Museum of Art.

City of Highland Village Red, White and Blue Festival
June 2
Copperas Branch Park; 100 Copperas Branch Drive
City of Highland Village
Andra Boxberger, Recreation Coordinator
1000 Highland Village Road; Highland Village, TX 75077
(972) 317-7430; Fax (972) 899-5130
Music: Country
Highland Village Days Red, White & Blue Festival is basking in its 13th year of success as it brings together Highland Village area families, outdoor and entertainment enthusiasts to celebrate. Evening Events at Copperas Branch Park: 5:00 p.m. - Gates Open; 6:30 p.m. – Cory Morrow; 8:15 p.m. – Cody Canada and the Departed; Grand Finale - Fireworks Extravaganza.

Free Press Summer Fest ~ 2
June 2-3
Eleanor Tinsley Park; 500 Allen Parkway, Houston
Free Press Houston
Omar Afra
1648 Bonnie Brae; Houston, TX 77006
(713) 527-0014
The Free Press Summer Fest is an annual two-day music festival held in Houston, Texas at Buffalo Bayou's Eleanor Tinsley Park. The third annual event featured more than 160 national and local acts on eight stages and took place June 4-5, 2011 with a weekend attendance of 60,000. FPSF IV will be held June 2-3, 2012. The festival was started to emphasize local musical performers, visual arts, and artists. A recycling program, carbon off-set credits and a partnership with the Texas Campaign for the Environment are implemented to help this festival become a greener experience.

Guadapalooza Music Festival
June 3
Saengerhalle; New Braunfels, TX
Texas Federation of Families for Children's Mental Health
Patti Derr
Austin, TX 78732
(512) 944-9972
Music: Country, Rock
Activities: Music festival
Saengerhalle in New Braunfels, TX will be the host of the 6th Annual Guadapalooza Music Festival, bringing together over 50 Texas Music artists to raise money for the Texas Federation of Families for Children's Mental Health (TXFFCMH). With 14 chapters throughout Texas, TXFFCMH is the center of a Statewide Family Network of parents who have children with mental illness.

The Summer Texas Toot
June 3-9
Concordia University; 11400 Concordia University Drive
The Texas Toot
Daniel Johnson, Workshop Director
PO Box 4328; Austin, TX 78765
(512) 371-0099
The Summer Texas Toot offers a one-week program of classes at all levels, focusing on Renaissance and Baroque music, but with offerings for Medieval and 21st century enthusiasts as well. Expert instructors in recorder, viol, early reeds, lute, harp, and voice will tend to young professionals, seasoned amateurs, and eager beginners with equal care. It has been five years since they have been with us, so the Summer Texas Toot is very excited to announce the return of the Flanders Recorder Quartet as our recorder faculty for 2012. It is rare that they will be teaching for a whole week right in the center of the USA, so do take advantage of the logistical ease and have the FRQ experience: they're great teachers, superb performers, and good guys! World-class viola da gamba luminary Mary Springfels returns to the Summer Toot, and we are happy to bring back longstanding Toot faculty members Tom Zajac as our instructor for "louds" and ensemble, and Therese Honey for historical harp. In conjunction with the Toot, there will be several concerts open to the public.

Immanuel and Helen Olshan Texas Music Festival
June June 4 - July 1
University of Houston; 120 School of Music Bldg. Houston, TX 77204-4017
University of Houston • Moores School of Music
Alan Austin, General Director
120 School of Music Building; Houston, TX 77204-4017
(713) 743-7274; (713) 743-3167; Fax (713) 743-3166
Music: Classical, Jazz
Activities: Concert season, Music festival
The Immanuel and Helen Olshan TEXAS MUSIC FESTIVAL (TMF) announces its 23rd season of performances by the Festival Orchestra, faculty artists, and institute participants. Based at the Moores School of Music at the University of Houston, the festival is a summer orchestral training program with component vocal, guitar, jazz, and piano programs. Presents nearly 50 concerts, master classes in the greater Houston area each time. All events are open to the public.

Sounds of Lewisville Summer Concert Series
June Tuesdays, June 5 - July 31
Old Town Lewisville; Main & Church Streets
City of Lewisville
Melinda Stephens, Events and Promotions Specialist
P.O. Box 299002; Lewisville, TX 75029
(972) 219-3712; Fax (972) 219-3719
Music: Big Band, Bluegrass, Cajun/Zydeco, Country, Cover/Tribute, Folk/Acoustic, Jazz, Latin Pop, Polka, Pop, Western Swing
Activities: Music festival
Every year, thousands gather on Tuesday evenings in the summer in Old Town Lewisville to enjoy some of the area's best bands under the stars of Lewisville. Weekly concerts include a variety of bands from funk to rock to polka music. Attendance averages more than 1,000 guests at each free concert.

West Texas Western Swing Music Festival
June 5-9
The Coliseum; 900 East Coliseum Drive
Snyder Chamber of Commerce
Jennifer Calley
P.O. Box 840; Snyder, TX 79550
(325) 573-3558; (325-) 573-3559; Fax (325) 573-9721
Music: Country, Cowboy, Western Swing, Western Swing
Activities: Music festival
The West Texas Western Swing Festival is the second week in June. From Tuesday evening through Saturday evening, this festival is a gala showcase for Texas Swing Music performed by approximately 90 members of the best swing bands in Texas. Approximately 90 RVs are parked at our coliseum for a week and there is not a motel room to be found.

Victoria Bach Festival
June 5-9
Victoria, TX; Various
Victoria Bach Festival Association
Nina Di Leo, Executive Director
P.O. Box 3522; Victoria, TX 77903
(361) 570-5788; (361) 570-5788
Music: Children's, Classical
Activities: Music festival, Free "Around the Town" programs, New Young Artists Series, MusiCamp for Kids
Choral, orchestral, and chamber music concerts in a fun, festive setting. Performances are held in various venues in charming Victoria, Texas (located between San Antonio, Austin, and Houston, just a short drive from the Gulf coast). Daytime concerts are free. Led by Grammy-nominated Artistic Director Craig Hella Johnson, the Festival's orchestra and chorus have received critical acclaim for their sensitivity and artistry from National Public Radio and Texas music critics.

Victoria Bach Festival
June 5-9
Various
Victoria Bach Festival Associatio
Nina Di Leo
P.O. Box 3522; Victoria, TX 77903
(361) 570-5788
Victoria Bach Festival is an entire week of innovative and engaging musical experiences unfold during the Victoria Bach Festival, held each June. Named a Texas Treasure by National Public Radio, the festival is a mix of intimate concerts by outstanding soloists and chamber groups, blockbuster oratorio and symphonic performances, and fun, informal family concerts.

Round-Up Rodeo in Gladewater ~ 2
June 6-9
Downtown Gladewater, Gladewater Rodeo Grounds
Gladewater Round-Up Rodeo Association
Jackie Wood, President
P.O. Drawer 1523; Gladewater, TX 75647
(903) 845-5501; (903) 845-5586; Fax (903) 845-6326
Music: Country
Activities: Rodeo, Street dance
The Round-Up Rodeo features a parade, four day rodeo, and street dancing on Tuesday night. Music performances will be featured throughout the event. The Round-Up Rodeo is preceeded by a parade, chuck wagon cookoff and Booneville Dance on June 4th.

Hill Country Acoustic Music Camp • Summer Camp
June 6-10
Schreiner University; 2100 Memorial Blvd. Kerrville, Texas
Hill Country Acoustic Music Camp
Bob Miller
1214 Oriole; Kerrville, TX 78028
(830) 896-5711; Fax (830) 896-5569
Music: Americana, Bluegrass, Country, Cowboy, Folk/Acoustic, Gospel
Activities: Music Camp, Jam sessions, classroom instruction
Summer HCAMP is a 5 day acoustic music camp. Our staff consists of world class musicians and teachers from around the United States. Guitar, Banjo, Fiddle, Mandolin, Bass, Mountain Dulcimer, Hammer Dulcimer, Ukulele and Voice classes are offered. The camp is residential camp located on the Schreiner University grounds. The summer camp classes focus on instrument skills with one formal jam class daily working with a group of similar skill levels playing among the different instruments. Specific camp details, faculty line up, daily schedule and registration information are available at www.hcamp.org

Republic of Texas Biker Rally Parade and Concert ~ 2
June 7-10
Travis County Expo Center; Austin, TX
Roadway Productions, LLC
French Smith
12305 Twin Creek Drive; Austin, TX 78652-3719
(512) 441-9015; Fax (512) 441-9016
Music: Country, Cowboy, Rock
Activities: Music festival, Motorcycle Display; Motocross Parade
The World’s largest Motorcycle Parade as certified by the Guiness Book of World Records. Free Live Music in the heart of downtown. Major national bands will perform at the Travis County Expo Center and Rally Grounds. Hundreds of Motorcycle & accessory vendors. Estimated attendance 100,000

Texas Fine Arts Summit
June 7-8
Hilton Airport; Austin, TX
CEDFA
Kris G. Andrews
9233 Partridge Circle; Austin, TX 78758
(512) 491-8087; Fax (512) 327-8577
Music: Big Band, Bluegrass, Children's, Classical, Country, Dance/Electronic, Folk/Acoustic, Jazz, Polka, Pop, Tejano
Activities: Trade show/convention
Since 2000, CEDFA has organized six successful statewide fine arts summits that focus on teaching strategies aligned with the TEKS. The CEDFA Summits served as the only venue for educators from all four fine arts disciplines to meet and discuss relevant issues. Education service centers replicated each statewide summit at the regional level. Topics for the past four CEDFA summits ranged from designing standards-based instruction and fine arts technology applications to fine arts for all students.

Crosby Annual Fair and Rodeo
June 7-9
Crosby Fairgrounds; FM 2100 in Northeast Harris County
Crosby Fair and Rodeo Association
Kris Dahlquist
P.O. Box 1546; Crosby, TX 77532
(281) 328-2113; Fax (281) 328-0453
Music: Country, Cowboy
Activities: County fair, Rodeo, carnival, commercial activities, cookoff
The Crosby Fair and Rodeo is an official PRCA sanctioned event featuring top Nashville entertainers. The fair features many activities for children.

PianoTexas International Academy & Festival
June 7 - July 1
PepsiCo Recital Hall, Ed Landreth Auditorium ; TCU Campus
Piano Texas International Academy
Dr. Tamás Ungár, Executive Director
TCU Box 297456; Fort Worth, TX 76129
(817) 257-7456; Fax (817) 257-0178
PianoTexas International Academy & Festival, formerly known as the TCU/Cliburn Piano Institute, was founded in 1981. It is now an international music festival, renowned for imparting musical insights and an understanding of the professional music world to talented young pianists, dedicated teachers and passionate amateurs.

Jazz in June
June 7, 14, 21, 28
Keller Town Hall; 1100 Bear Creek Parkway, Keller, TX
The City of Keller
Dan O'Leary, City Manager
P.O. Box 770 ; Keller, TX 76244-0770
(817) 743-4010; Fax (817) 743-4190
Music: Jazz
Join us at 7 p.m. every Thursday in June on the lawn at Keller Town Hall for free, open-air jazz. Bring your lawn chairs, blankets and a picnic dinner to the concerts to enjoy free lawn seating. For information contact the City Manager’s Office at (817)743-4010 or send e-mail to publicarts@cityofkeller.com.

The Sounds of Texas
June 7, 14, 21, 28
Town Square; Levelland
Levelland Chamber of Commerce / Texas Music Supply
John Hartin, Mary Siders
809 Houston Street; Levelland, TX 79336
(806) 894-3736; (806) 894-3157; Fax (806) 894-6949
Music: Bluegrass, Country, Tejano
Activities: Concert season, Music festival, Thursday Night concerts in June
The Sounds of Texas is a free community musical, featuring country, bluegrass, western swing, tejano, rock and blues performers from Texas. The location is the Gazebo on the Courthouse Square on the 800 Block of Houston Street. The music starts at 7:30 p.m. every Thursday in June. In the event of inclement weather performances will be held at the First Baptist Church in the activities building, on the 300 block of Houston Street.

Rockport Music Festival
June 7-9
300 North Fulton Beach Road; Fulton-Rockport, TX
Tommy Moore
P.O. Box 2153; Rockport, TX 78381
(877) 316-8742
Music: Country, Rock
Activities: Music festival
The Rockport Music Festival is a member-based event designed to bring top acts to South Texas. The venue offers coastal views, sea breezes and the charm that only the Rockport-Fulton, TX area can offer. The musical genres will vary year to year and even day to day during festival week. You will be able to look forward to a mix of Texas, Blues, Rock, Jazz, and Singer/Songwriter music for the discriminating music lover. This year we are proud to welcome Rodney Crowell, Hayes Carll, Delbert McClinton, and Greezy Wheels, with Saturday's artists still to be announced.

Concerts Under the Stars
June Thursdays in June
San Antonio Botanical Garden; 555 Funston at North New Braunfels Avenue, San Antonio
San Antonio Botanical Society
Candace Andrews
555 Funston; San Antonio, TX 78209
(210) 829-5360; Fax (210) 829-5100
Music: Blues, Country, Cover/Tribute, Jazz, Latin Pop, Latin/Spanish, Rock, Western Swing
Activities: Concert season
Concerts Under the Stars showcases popular musicians in the beautiful surroundings of the San Antonio Botanical Garden. These concerts give the public the opportunity to see the Garden in the evening plus enjoy live music. Performances are scheduled for four Thursdays in June with a different live band performance each week. Bands offer a variety of music including jazz, rock, soul, country and Latin. Concert-goers may bring lawn chairs and blankets, but no outside food and drink is allowed. Bottled water, soft drinks, wine and beer will be available for purchase. Gates open at 6pm; performances begin at 7pm. For more information, visit www.sabot.org or call (210) 829-5100.

Summer in the Park
June 7-August 16
San Marcos Plaza; 206 North CM Allen Parkway
San Marcos Parks and Recreation Department
Lauren Davis, Communications Coordinator
202 North CM Allen Parkway; San Marcos, TX 78666
(512) 393-5900
Music: Big Band, Bluegrass, Classical, Folk/Acoustic, Jazz, Rockabilly, Tejano
Activities: Concert season, Music festival
Enjoy free music on the banks of the San Marcos River at the 23rd annual Summer in the Park outdoor concert series Thursdays from 7:30 to 9 p.m. from June 4 through August 13 at San Marcos Plaza. Performances this season include: June 4 The Derailers, June 11 Mariachi Nueva Generacion, June 18 O'Malarkey and Joel Schwartz Band, June 25 Kent Finlay's Songwriters Circle, July 2 Hill Country Community Band, July 9 Terri Hendrix Band, July 16 Hill Country Brass, July 23 Mission City Hot Rhythm Cats, July 30 Salsa Del Rio, Aug 6 Heart of Texas Chorus and Aug 13 Two Tons of Steel.

Hot Summer Nights
June Thursdays in June and July
Municipal Building grounds; Corner of Elm and Rusk
Sherman Department of Tourism
Katie Turner
P.O. Box 2312; Sherman, TX 75091
(903) 892-7230; Fax (903) 957-3260
Music: Big Band, Bluegrass, Cajun/Zydeco, Children's, Country, Cowboy, Folk/Acoustic, Jazz, Polka, Reggae, Rock, Rockabilly
Activities: Concert season
Sherman Rocks! And swings and shuffles and polkas – every summer during June and July. ON Thursday nights during the summer, bring the kids, the lawn chairs, your granny and your dog to enjoy live music every Thursday evening. Music starts at 7:30pm and goes until the performers are pooped. Past performers: Brave Combo, Slaid Cleaves, Steve Fromholz, Terri Hendrix with Lloyd Maines, Bugs Henderson, Ray Wylie Hubbard, Sara Hickman, Jack Ingram, David James, Kenny & the Kasuals, Jim Lauderdale, Charlie Robinson, Willis Alan Ramsey, Max Stalling, Larry Joe Taylor, Hank Thompson, Trout Fishing, Doyle Bramhall, The Gourds, Radney Foster, Billy Joe Shaver – the list (and the beat) goes on.

Shrimporee
June 8-10
Aransas Pass Community Park; Johnson & Commercial, Aransas Pass, TX
Aransas Pass Chamber of Commerce
Rosemary Vega
130 West Goodnight Avenue; Aransas Pass, TX 78336-2508
(361) 758-2750; (800) 633-3028; Fax (361) 758-8320
Music: Children's, Country, Rock, Tejano
Activities: Seafood cookoff, Shrimp peeling contest
Shrimporee features continuous live music with bands playing country, tejano and rock music. The main stage features two acts on Friday night, up to five acts on Saturday, and up to 4 acts on Sunday. There is also continuous entertainment for children, arts and crafts, contests and food.

Zilker Hillside Theater Pops Concert
June 8-9
Zilker Hillside Theater; 2301 Barton Springs Road
Austin Civic Orchestra
Sherry Woods, Interim Business Manager
P.O. Box 27132; Austin, TX 78755
(512) 200-2261
Music: Classical, Pop
Activities: Concert season
On June 8th and 9th the Austin Civic Orchestra will once again present its annual Zilker Park Pops Concert series. Featured as part of this program is the popular annual raffle drawing for a chance to conduct the ACO's finale performance of Sousa's Stars and Stripes Forever. These concerts are performed FREE to the public at the Zilker Hillside Theater.

Hunt County Fair ~ 2
June 8-16
Hunt County Fairgrounds; FM 1570 across from E-Systems
Hunt County Fair Association
Danny Oliver
P.O. Box 1071; Greenville, TX 75403
(903) 454-1503; (903) 455-1510; Fax (903) 454-2006
Music: Bluegrass, Country
Activities: County fair
Hunt County Fair includes carnival rides, creative arts competition, cooking demonstrations, craft demonstrations, livestock shows, and three exibit buildings for commercial displays and sales. Also, four livestock buildings for livestock shows. Junior Livestock Auction

Nacogdoches Heritage Festival
June 8-9
Fredonia Convention Center
Nacogdoches Historical Trust Foundation
Betty Shinn
3101 Chalon Road; Nacogdoches, TX 75961
(936) 569-6314; (936) 554-7457; Fax (936) 560-9402
Music: Big Band, Country, Jazz
Activities: City heritage festival
The Nacogdoches Heritage Festival is an event celebrating the city's heritage with a charity ball, tour of homes, arts and crafts, food, and a Taste of Nacogdoches.

Overton Bluegrass Music Festival
June 8-9
Overton City Park; Highway 850 at Lakeshore Drive
City of Overton
Kella Stanley
Drawer D; Overton, TX 75684
(903) 895-4336; (903) 987-2882; Fax (903) 834-3174
Music: Bluegrass
Activities: Music festival, Workshops
The Overton Bluegrass Music Festival is a family-oriented entertainment event sponsored by the City of Overton. Produced and staffed entirely by volunteers, the festival is recognized throughout Texas and far beyond for its beautiful outdoor environment, the friendliness of its people and volunteers, and the quality of its entertainment. In addition to the great music, the festival also features musical workshops, arts & crafts, children's activities, and a variety of good food and drink concessions.

Zachary Breaux Jazz Festival
June 8-9
Procter Street Pavilion; 500 Proctor Street, Port Arthur
The Heritage Life Center of St. Paul United Methodist Church
Doris Hayes
3707 Lakeshore Drive; Port Arthur, TX 77642F
(409) 982-8394; Fax (409) 985-6207
Music: Jazz
Activities: Music festival
During the Zachary Breaux Jazz Festival, entertainment on Friday night (June 11) will begin at 6 p.m. Entertainment on Saturday night (June 12) will begin at 12:00 noon. Musical acts are TBA.

San Antonio Women Rock! Concert
June 8
Sunset Station Pavilion ; 1174 East Commerce Street, San Antonio, TX, 78205
Lisa Castro, Project Manager
1174 East Commerce Street,; San Antonio, TX
(210) 416-5098
San Antonio Owmen Rock! Concert is a concert showcasing the best of San Antonio’s female performing artists. This will be a high energy showcase of talent. It is a multi-genre, family oriented, concert for all to experience. Not only is this a day to give back to our local entertainment community, but it is also a great networking opportunity, learning experience, and event for the whole family to enjoy. Come out and network with artists, women in business, managers, students, and others from various locations around the city. There will be live performances by some of the best female acts in Rock, Gospel, Neo Soul, Country, Hip-Hop, and much more. This is a first time Sponsored event by YKM Records (a women owned independent record label) Special segments of the show will pay homage to other female artist, women in business, and stellar women of our community. It is a ‘must see’ show for all of San Antonio.

Texas Folklife Festival
June 8-10
Institute of Texan Cultures at UTSA; 801 East Cesar Chavez Blvd.
UT Institute of Texan Cultures at San Antonio
Jo Ann Andera, Director, Special Events
801 E. Cesar East Chavez Blvd.; San Antonio, TX 78205-3209
(210) 458-2249; Fax (210) 458-2113
Music: Bluegrass, Cajun/Zydeco, Children's, Country, Folk/Acoustic, Gospel, Jazz, Polka, Regional Mexican, Tejano, Bagpipes
Activities: Music festival
The Texas Folklife Festival, presented by the Institute of Texan Cultures, features the music, food, dancing, crafts, and stories from more than 40 ethnic and cultural groups from around the state. Six stages of entertainment are filled with such varied performers as Ukrainian dancers, gospel singers, cloggers, German bands, bluegrass crooners, Scottish bagpipe players, and mariachis. Ethnic foods, pioneer crafts, and children's activities make the festival a fun-filled event for the entire family.

Shrimpfest
June 8-9
Seadrift Bayfront; San Antonio Bay
Seadrift Chamber of Commerce
Paula Moncrief
P.O. Box 3; Seadrift, TX 77983
(361) 785-2251; (361) 746-2999; Fax (361) 785-2208
Music: Country, Tejano
Activities: County fair, Music festival, Street dance
Events include Karaoke, beer garden, horseshoe and washer tournaments, volley ball, shrimp eating contest, gumbo cook-off, beauty pageants including one for the men the Ms. Bayrat Contest and food of all kinds and arts and craft booths.

Hot Summer Sounds
June 8-July 27
Miller Park; 1919 North First Street
Parks and Leisure Services Department
Anna Foster
1909 Curtis B. Elliot Drive; Temple, TX 76501
(254) 298-5610; (254) 298-5565
Music: Bluegrass, Country, Rock, Rockabilly, Tejano, World Beat
Activities: Concert season
Hot Summer Sounds is Temple's Premier FREE concert series held on Friday nights from 8-10 p.m. at Miller Park in Temple. Series runs May 25th through July 27th. .A new band will take the stage every Friday. Bring a blanket and the whole family! No concert on Friday, July 6th due to the Monday, July 4th Family Fun Fest and Fireworks Show in Miller Park.

Americans for the Arts Annual Convention
June 8-10
Grand Hyatt; San Antonio, TX
Americans for the Arts
1000 Vermont Avenue NW, 6th Floor; Washington, DC 20005
(202) 371-2830; Fax (202) 371-0424
Activities: Trade show/convention
Mark your calendars for June 8–10, 2012 to join more than 1,100 arts and community leaders from across the nation! Learn how your organization can adapt to the shifting economic climate and changing demographics and prepare your community for the future. San Antonio is the ideal backdrop to connect with your peers and see firsthand how arts and culture can shape a community. From the city’s River Walk and historic museums to its embrace of the visual arts and ethnic diversity, you will see how the artistic practices and traditions of the past can merge with—and help redefine—the present and future.

H2O Music Festival
June 9
Cotton Bowl; 3750 The Midway Plaza, Dallas, TX, 75210
Univision Communications Inc.
Marielena Santana

(212) 455-5233
Music: Latin/Spanish, Rap/Hip Hop, Rock
Activities: Music festival
Univision Radio to Debut Bilingual, Bicultural H2O Music Festival™ This Summer. H2O Music Festival in Dallas will feature Juanes, Snoop Dogg, Gym Class Heroes, Weezer, Paulina Rubio, Damian Marley and many others MiO liquid water enhancer, among major sponsors. Ticket pre-sale to begin March 20, 2012 at H2OMusicFestival.com

World Championship Fiddler's Festival
June 9
Crockett Civic Center; 1100 Edmiston Drive and Loop 304
Houston County Chamber of Commerce
Frank Minton / Cyndy Keys
P.O. Box 307; Crockett, TX 75835
(936) 544-2359; Fax (936) 544-4355
Music: Country, Folk/Acoustic
Activities: Fiddling contests, Music festival
The World Championship Fiddlers' Festival has fiddlers from around the world. Fiddlers and fans of fiddlin' music have been coming to Crockett in June since 1937 to hear the best in old time fiddlin music. Comfortable seating in an air conditioned arena. Full meal service and snacks in the modern Crockett Civic Center. Age groups are children 12 and under, 65 and older, 13-20, 21-35, 36-64, and a grand championship. Contests are held by age groups. There is also an antique tractors parade and exhibit along with the Annual Regional Steak Cook-Off in the evening.

Kolache-Klobase Festival
June 9
Riverside Hall; Highway 90-A, East Bernard
KJT Society No. 40
Edwin C. Marik
P. O. Box 26; East Bernard, TX 77435
(979) 335-7907; (979) 335-4875; Fax (979) 335-7907
Music: Country, Polka
Activities: Music festival
The Kolache Klobase lasts from 10:30 am to 8:00 p.m. featuring entertainment including polka bands, dancers. BBQ chicken/sausage/sauerkraut/trimmings plate lunch available beginning at 11 am. Hamburgers, sausage sandwiches in afternoon. Raffle, arts, crafts, kid games, cake walk. Plenty of Kolaches for sale. Air conditioned hall and water-fan cooled pavilion. This year's bands and entertainers include Mark Halata & Texavia, Czech & Then Some, Dujka Bros., Red Ravens, Czechaholics, Keller Academy of Performing Arts Dance Group, Lazy Farmers, Eclipse Tae Kwon do, and The Washers. Admission $7.00 per person (covers parking and all events). Children 12 and under-free.

Tomato Fest
June 9
Downtown; Commerce Street
Jacksonville Chamber of Commerce
Courtney Foster
526 E Commerce Street; Jacksonville, TX 75766
(903) 586-2217; (800) 376-2217; Fax (903) 586-6944
Music: Bluegrass, Country, Jazz, Rock
Activities: Singing contests, Street dance
Tomato Fest offers, among many other festivities, live entertainment and arts and crafts, children's activities, a hot sauce contest, pony rides, hayrides, karaoke, tomato eating contest and much more.

International Festival-Institute at Round Top ~ 2
June 9, 12, 16, 23, 30, July 1, 7, 13, 14
Festival Hill at Round Top; Highway 237 at Jaster Road
The International Festival-Institute at Round Top
The James Dick Foundation
P.O. Box 89; Round Top, TX 78954-0089
(979) 249-3129; (979) 249-3086; Fax (979) 249-5078
Music: Classical, Folk/Acoustic
Activities: Concert season, Music festival
Located in historic Round Top, Texas, The James Dick Foundation for the Performing Arts and its sole project, the Round Top Festival Institute, were founded in 1971 by world-renowned concert pianist James Dick. Begun with a handful of gifted young pianists in rented space on the town square, the project is now an internationally acclaimed European-styled music institute for aspiring young musicians and distinguished faculty. Over a thirty nine-year period and with the help of its patrons and friends, The James Dick Foundation for the Performing Arts has developed superb year round education and performance programs. It has created also an unique 210-acre campus – Festival Hill – containing major performance facilities, historic houses, extensive gardens, parks and nature preserves. Through its singular collection of rare books, manuscripts, archival material, music and historic recordings, photographs and objects, the Round Top Festival Institute is also known as an important center for research and scholarly study. See website for schedule of events.

Music Under the Stars World Music
June Sundays, June 10 - August 12
Chamizal National Memorial; 800 South San Marcial, El Paso
City of El Paso Museums and Cultural Affairs Department (MCAD)
2 Civic Center Plaza, first floor; El Paso, TX 79901
(915) 541-4481
Music: Big Band, Cajun/Zydeco, Country, Jazz, Latin Pop, Latin/Spanish, Mariachi, Reggae, Regional Mexican, Rock, Rockabilly, Tejano, Western Swing
Activities: Concert season
Entering our 29th Season, Music Under the Stars World Music Festival, has become one of El Paso's premier family events and one of the largest free music festivals in Texas. Boasting performances by both internationally acclaimed and local artists, Music Under the Stars' 2012 season will feature evenings of rock classics, swing, jazz, salsa, western cowboy, and Latin reggae. Visiting artists will give free master classes, fostering El Paso's budding musicians. The upcoming season will feature a "4th of July Spectacular" with a patriotic concert and a closing fireworks display. Admission is FREE!

Summer Jazz Workshop
June 11 - July 14
Texas Southern University and Willowridge High School; 3100 Cleburne, 16301 Chimney Rock
Jazz Education, Inc.
Bubbha Thomas
P.O. Box 8031; Houston, TX 77288
(713) 839-7000; Fax (713) 839-8266
Music: Jazz
Activities: Music festival
Jazz Education, Inc.'s Summer Jazz Workshop is a five week program for area youth musicians. Each student receives a minimum of 100 hours of direct instruction including many subjects not fully covered by the public school systems. Students learn theory and writing, improvisation, orchestration, arranging, jazz idioms, and receive career and business guidance. Field trips play a very important role and are held every Friday. Students perform at hospitals, businesses, community centers and for the general public. These field trips provide students an opportunity to apply the techniques learned in the master-classes and to perform before a live audience. Through these live performances, the young aspiring musicians also practice and develop public speaking skills, programming skills, group and improvisation skills. Locations are: Texas Southern University (3100 Cleburne), and Willowridge High School (16301 Chimney Rock).

Texas Music Festival Classical Minds Guitar Festival
June 12-17
Dudley Recital Hall, University of Houston; 120 School of Music Building
University of Houston, Moores School of Music
Valerie Hartzell, Director
120 School of Music Building; Houston, TX 77204-4017
(907) 231-1109
Music: Classical
Activities: Music festival, Trade show/convention
By popular demand, we are pleased to offer a week of intensive study of the classical guitar. Under the leadership of noted faculty members, participants will explore a rich area of repertoire with private lessons, master classes and topical course offerings. The goal of this festival is to increase each student's sight-reading abilities, gain ensemble experience through the Guitar Orchestra Class by playing in it, conducting, and practicing in sectionals, and of course, reaching individual goals through the private lessons and/or master classes. The festival is open to guitarists of all ages and levels. Performances are held throughout the festival by by noted performers. The Classical Minds Guitar Competition is open to all participants and awards multiple prizes in three divisions: junior, intermediate, and advanced. Winners receive cash prizes and performance opportunities.

Legends of Western Swing Music Festival
June 13-16
Multi-Purpose Events Center; 900 5th Street Wichita Falls, TX
Gloria Miers Productions
Gloria Miers Productions
4461 Ringgold Lane; Plano, TX 75093-3764
(972) 612-9598; (318) 792-3303
Music: Country, Cowboy, Western Swing
Activities: Music festival, Trade show/convention, Dance, Arts and Crafts
The Legends of Western Swing Music Festival includes 9bands during the 3 day festivities. It will be held on June 13-16, 2012 in Wichita Falls, TX, in the Multi Purpose Events Center (MPEC). It will be 3 days of the best Western Swing music around, featuring the Legends of Western Swing bands and vocalists, each playing an afternoon set and an evening set. The MPEC is a comfortable, air-conditioned, alcohol, drug, and smoke free facility with 2 large dance floors for a very wholesome atmosphere. Music from noon till 11:00 p.m. each day for great listening and dancing enjoyment. For information call Gloria Miers at (972) 612-9598. Children 15 and under are free.

Summer Off the Patio
June June 14, June 28, July 12, July 26, August 9, August 23
Annie Riggs Memorial Museum; 301 South Main, Fort Stockton, TX
Annie Riggs Memorial Museum
Melba Montoya, Assistant Director
301 South Main; Fort Stockton, TX 79735
(432) 336-2167; Fax (432) 336-7529
Music: Bluegrass, Country, Cowboy, Folk/Acoustic
Activities: Concert season
The Fort Stockton Historical Society has held "Summer Off the Patio" outdoor concerts at the Annie Riggs Memorial Museum (301 South Main) since 1985. 2012 dates are June 14, 28, July 12, 26, and August 9, 23. The events began at 7:30 p.m. with a social; the concerts begin at 8:00 p.m. and end at 9:30 p.m. Past performers include Jean Prescott, Rod Moag, Bill Ward, Andy Wilkinson, Brian Burns, Washtub Jerry and Glenn Moreland. Different artists perform each year, offering a mix of music, such as country, western, bluegrass and folk in English and Spanish. The museum opened in 1955 and is housed in an historic adobe hotel building. The family-friendly concerts are free and open to the public.

Houston Black Expo
June 14-17
George R. Brown Convention Center; 1001 Avenida de las Americas
Houston Black Expo
Jerome Love
9301 SW Freeway, Suite 250; Houston, TX 77074
(832) 200-0540; Fax (832) 615-3065
Music: Jazz
Activities: Trade show/convention
The Houston Black Expo is the largest African American tradeshow in the state of Texas! Members of the African American community look forward to this exciting event each year, as it continues to present the best that the African American culture has to offer, drawing not only attendees, but major sponsors and vendors from around the country to experience our celebration and spotlighting of the richness of the African American culture! The Black Expo has grown increasingly popular as a result of the thousands of individuals who converge on the city of Houston each year to celebrate Expo weekend! In fact, the event has become so popular, attracting revenue and recognition to the city of Houston, that it has become one of the landmark events that characterize the city of Houston as an international city that celebrates the uniqueness of each of its diverse communities!

Stonewall Peach JAMboree & Rodeo
June 14-16
Stonewall Chamber of Commerce Grounds; Highway 290 in Stonewall @ 250 Peach Street
Stonewall Chamber of Commerce
Jason Englert, President
P.O. Box 1; Stonewall, TX 78671
(830) 644-2735; Fax (830) 644-2165
Music: Children's, Country, Folk/Acoustic
Activities: Rodeo
During the Peach Jamboree's Golden anniversary, we anticipate attracting a large number of visitors from throughout the Hill Country, Austin, and San Antonio along with other areas of the state. During the three days of festivities, our Peach Queen will be crowned, area peach growers will be awarded for their harvests, and activities celebrating our historic community will take place. In the evening hours, our guests will enjoy two nights of CPRA rodeo events along with musical entertainment. To celebrate our 50th anniversary, we are excited to add a night of PBR (Pro Bull Riding), attracting some of the best bull riders in the country, and a third night of musical entertainment.

Boerne Berges Fest
June 15-17
Main Plaza; Boerne, TX
Berges Fest Committee
Stacy Auxier
P.O. Box 748; Boerne, TX 78006
(210) 883-8534
Music: Country, Rock
Activities: Music festival, Street dance
The Annual Boerne Berges Fest, held at Boerne's Main Plaza, is three days of fun! Great food, non-stop entertianment, crazy contests, egg toss, watermelon eating, wheelbarrow races, Dachshund races and more. Carnival at the Fairgrounds and live music. Past performers include: Bruce Robison, and Billy Joe Shaver.

Holland Corn Festival
June 15-16
Downtown Holland; 115 West Travis Street, Holland, TX 76534
Holland Corn Festival, Inc.
Jill Marwitz, Secretary/Treasurer
P.O. Box 267; Holland, TX 76534
(254) 760-5311; (254) 760-3204
Music: Country, Cowboy
Activities: Street dance, 5K run, BBQ Cook Off
The Corn Festival in downtown Holland is always on the third Saturday in June. Come enjoy a full day of fun, games, music, dancing, good eating, and fellowship. The festival includes a 5K run, corn cob relays, corn eating contests, corn cob throwing contests, and corn seed spitting contests for all ages. There is plenty of arts and crafts from several vendors. At night, a street dance is featured. Past performers include Kevin Fowler, Peter Dawson, Dub Miller, Phil Pritchett, Kenny Orts, Roger Creager, Wade Bowen, Bleu Edmondson, Cody Widner, Stoney LaRue, Mike McClure, Cross Canadian Ragweed, Randy Rodgers Band, Brandon Rhyder, Jack Ingram, and Honeybrowne.

Forte Dallas Choral Festival
June 15-17
Morton H. Meyerson Symphony Center; 2301 Flora Street, Dallas, TX 75201-2497
Crescendo Arts Enterprise
Sharon King, Operations
P.O. Box 167925; Irving, TX 75016-7925
(866) 223-4166
Music: Classical
You are cordially invited to participate in "Forte Dallas Choral Festival" in June of 2012. The Forte Dallas Choral Festival offers singers an opportunity to perform in a large chorus under the direction of one of our nation's finest choral directors, Constantina Tsolainou. In addition, this festival will allow your chorus to broaden the depth of their performances in a world-class concert hall. Visit our website: www.crescendoarts-festival.com and make plans to join us June 15-17, 2012. Tour our Dallas Cowboy Stadium, the Ballpark in Arlington (home of the Texas Rangers), the Dallas Museum of Art, and a BBQ Dinner and Dance at the infamous Southfork Ranch...just to name a few things!! Come experience all of this, but especially the magnificence of the Meyerson Symphony Center and the Forte Dallas Choral Festival!

Jefferson Jazz Festival ~ 2
June 15-16
Riverport Turning basin - Downtown Jefferson
Ark La Tex Jazz Festival Association
Paulette Cooper
101 North Polk Street; Jefferson, TX 75657
(903) 665-8379; (903) 665-2421
Jazzin' on Jefferson first shut down the streets in 2004 to bring jazz, blues, food, arts and crafts, and other activities to Detroit's lower Eastside. Since that time it has grown to a two-day long event that draws over 18,000 people. This event brings the community together to celebrate the rich history of the neighborhood and highlight the work that is being done to create its future. Jazzin' on Jefferson features a number of local and national artists. Past headliners include Marcus Belgrave, Eddie Bo & the Motor City All-Stars featuring Johnnie Basset, Robert Bradley's Blackwater Surprise, Dirty Dozen Brass Band, and Lonnie Brooks Blues Band.

Buckets and Boots Benefit Concert
June 16
Rocker B Ranch; Graford, TX
Buckets and Boots Foundation
Beverly James, Director of Fundraising
1000 Foch Street, Suite 110; Fort Worth, TX 76107
(817) 984-8532
Music: Americana, Country, Rock
Benefit concert featuring Robert Earl Keen, Charlie Robison, Cody Canada, Mickey & the Motorcars and many more to raise funds in support of the Palo Pinto County Fire Departments.

Houston Choral Showcase Spring Show
June 16
The Lowe Theater at St. John's School; 2707 Buffalo Speedway, Houston, TX
Houston Choral Showcase
Belinda Rossiter, Executive Director
P.O. Box 980543; Houston, TX 77098
(281) 346-0161
Music: Big Band, Country, Cover/Tribute, Gospel, Jazz, Pop
Activities: Concert season
In celebration of its 80th anniversary, the Houston Choral Showcase 2012 Spring Show features "Eight Decades of Song." The audience will get a taste of many genres along the way, including swing, big band, jazz, rock, pop, and hip-hop. Houston Choral Showcase is a mixed community show choir, bringing music to life with creative arrangements, choreographed movement, and sparkling costumes. Just as comfortable at a small dinner for retirees or in front of a hundred thousand lively revelers at a major holiday event, Houston Choral Showcase performs in a wide variety of settings. The choir has sung at public and private events all over the Greater Houston area. Auditions: January 16, 23, 30 Spring Show: June 16.

Missouri City Juneteenth Celebration
June 16
Hunter's Glen Park; 1340 Independence Boulevard
Missouri City Juneteenth Celebration Foundation
Derrick L. Woods
P.O. Box 1007; Missouri City, TX 77489
(281) 582-8181; Fax (281) 582-8182
Music: Country, Jazz, Pop, Soul/R&B, Rap/Hip Hop, World Beat
Activities: Music festival
Missouri City Juneteenth Celebration 6 p.m. - 11 p.m. featuring hip-hop, R&B, jazz, blues, zydeco and world musical performers.

Agapefest
June 20-23
Outdoor in park; Jefferson, TX
KNGR Radio
Glorya Wilson
5904 South Cooper Street, Suite 104; Arlington, TX 76017
(903) 645-4325; Fax (903) 639-4357
Music: Bluegrass, Classical, Country, Jazz, Rock
Activities: Awards show, Music festival, Singing contests, Songwriting contests, Arts & Crafts
This free four day event will be held on an outdoor stage with indoor entertainment in area restaurants. The Agapefest will feature some of the greatest Christian Country Gospel Artists. There will be special events throughout the four days as well as seminars for aspiring song writers and performers. A beautiful small town setting will make this a perfect week end to come to East Texas.

Fort Griffin Fandangle
June 21-30
The Prairie Theatre; Albany, TX
Fort Griffin Fandangle Association, Inc.
Chuck Senter
P.O. Box 2017; Albany, TX 76430
(325) 762-3838; (325) 762-2525; Fax (325) 762-3125
Music: Musical
The Fort Griffin Fandangle is the oldest outdoor musical in Texas. It began as a class play in 1938 and developed into the historical musical thousands have enjoyed over the years. The 300-400 plus participants come from Albany, Texas and it is not uncommon to have 3rd generation singers, dancers. The sight of the Butterfield Stagecoach drawn by a four-mule team or the covered wagon clattering down the trail is wonderment for young and old alike. Western Wagons chef, Bill Cauble serves up a tasty chuck wagon dinner on the Shackelford County Courthouse lawn at 5:00 prior to each evenings performance. There will be many activities around town this year with all the unique shops open and ready to greet the thousands of visitors. For those of you who have never seen or heard the "oldies" on the steam belching calliope, this is the place of sights and sounds you will never forget.

Luling Watermelon Thump
June 21-24
Downtown Luling; 421 East Davis Street
Luling Watermelon Thump Association
Jamie Nickells
P.O. Box 710; Luling, TX 78648
(830) 875-3214 ext. 2; (830) 875-3214 ext. 2; Fax (830) 875-2082
Music: Cajun/Zydeco, Country, Rock, Tejano
Activities: Music festival, Rodeo, Street dance
Thousands have enjoyed the four-day Luling Watermelon Thump, an outdoor festival honoring the nutritious, wonderful watermelon, for the past 58 years. The Watermelon Thump hosts a carnival with kiddie rides, a beer garden, plenty of food, children's entertainment including magicians, mime, fire eaters and the like, dances, arts and crafts, a champion melon judging and auction, the World Champion Seed Spitting Contest, a parade, a melon eating contest and more. Performers for the live entertainment are soon to be announced- please visit our web site, "http://www.watermelonthump.com.

Austin County Fair
June 22-23
Austin County Fair Grounds; Hwy. 159 East, Bellville, TX
Austin County Fair Association
Susan Sillavan, Facility Manager
P.O. Box 141; Bellville, TX 77418
(979) 865-5995; Fax (979) 865-5216
Music: Country, Cowboy
Activities: County fair
All attending the 2012 Fair will enjoy good Austin County fun, food, entertainment and fellowship. A big midway carnival, PRCA Rodeos, Livestock Show, Parade, Queen's Contest, Youth Auction Sale , exhibits and national recording artists will keep fair patrons entertained. Your general admission tickets includes the concert and rodeo. Past performers include Sunny Sweeney, Aaron Watson, John Conlee, Wade Bowen, Southbound 955, Marty Stuart & His, Fabulous Superlatives and Kevin Fowler.

Austin County Fair Summer Music Fest & CPRA Rodeo
June 22-23
Austin County Fair Grounds; Highway 159 East, Bellville, TX
Austin County Fair Association
Ann Pleasant, Facility Administrator
P.O. Box 141; Bellville, TX 77418
(979) 865-5995; Fax (979) 865-5216
Music: Country, Polka, Tejano
Activities: County fair, Rodeo
The 13th Annual Austin County Fair Summer Music Fest is June 22-23, 2012, featuring country music, rodeo, and BBQ cook-off. Outside vending space available, call Ann Pleasant or Kathy Mewis at (979) 865-5995. You may also use our online application at www.austincountyfair.com. Past performers include Kevin Fowler, Gene Watson, Cross Canadian Ragweed, Eli Young, Aaron Watson, John Conlee and the Rankin Twins. Kevin Fowler headlines for 2012.

Polski Dzien • Polish Day
June 22-23
Downtown Bremond; Main Street, Bremond, TX
Bremond Chamber of Commerce
Jeanne Wierzbicki
P.O. Box 487; Bremond, TX 76629
(254) 746-7636; (254) 746-7421
Music: Country, Polka
Activities: Street dance
The Polski Dzien • Polish Day events include a 5-K run at 8 a.m., volleyball, arts and crafts booths, large parade, Polish food and music. We will be featuring a band during the afternoon (free of charge). There will be a street dance at 9:00 p.m. ($8 charge per person)

T-Bone Walker Blues Festival
June 22-23
Music City Texas Theater; 108 North Legion Street
T-Bone Walker Blues Fest, Inc.
Charles Snowden
P.O. Box 987; Linden, TX 75563
(903) 756-7774; Fax (903) 756-7842
Activities: Music festival
The 2012 T-Bone Walker Blues Fest is in "full-swing". Join us June 22-23 Friday & Saturday for a blend of electric, contemporary and traditional blues. There will be vendors, food and lots of music. Come enjoy some great blues music at the birthplace of Texas music giants - Scott Joplin, T-Bone Walker and hometown of Don Henley.

Celebrando
June 23
Austin State Theatre; 719 Congress Avenue, Austin, TX
PUERTO RICAN FOLKLORIC DANCE
Dr. Ana Maria Maynard, Founding Director
15228 Quiet Pond Court; Austin, TX 78728
(512) 251-8122
Music: Folk/Acoustic, World Beat, Puerto Rican Folk/Traditional
Activities: Music festival
Puerto Rican Folkloric Dance the rich culture of Puerto Rico with their largest performance of the year, Celebrando - Con Cuerdas, Bailes y Costumbres, with Guateque Ballet Folklorico direct from Puerto Rico. This production will merge Puerto Rican Folkloric Dance with Masters from Guateque.

Keep Austin Weird 5k & Music Festival
June 23
Auditorium Shores; Town Lake- South First and Riverside Drive, Austin, TX
Event Production Services
Jeff Miller
P.O. Box 150461; Austin, TX 78745
(512) 282-3366
Music: Children's, Country, Pop, Rock
Activities: Music festival
Come enjoy the festival that celebrates everything and everyone Austin. Gates open at 2:00 p.m. and the music starts at 3:00. The Festival includes a Kid’s Zone featuring a stage with performers and activities, Arts/Crafts & Food/Drink Vendors, and Special Misting Areas to keep cool. You don’t have to run the race to go to the Music Festival. Past performers include: Roky Erickson & The Explosives, Dale Watson & The Lonestars, Grady, The Mother Truckers, Larry, The Steps and Coopers Uncle. Check the website for updates on this year's performers.

Elgin Western Days
June 23-25
Elgin Memorial Park and Downtown; Memorial Park Elgin, Texas 78621
Greater Elgin Chamber of Commerce
Gena Carter, President
P.O. Box 408; Elgin, TX 78621
(512) 285-4515; Fax (512) 281-3393
Music: Bluegrass, Country
Activities: Rodeo, Street dance
Elgin Western Days features a kiddie parade and grand parade, Miss Western Days contest, carnival, golf, softball, volleyball and horseshoe tournaments, a rodeo, street dancing, arts and crafts, lots of good food and live entertainment.

Jim Bowie Days ~ 2
June 24-30
Rodeo Grounds at Pelham Park; Wise and Pelham Street, Bowie, TX
Jim Bowie Days Association
Dave Knouse
P.O. Box 84; Bowie, TX 76230
(940) 872-1173; (940) 577-1184; Fax (940) 872-3291
Music: Bluegrass, Country
Activities: Cowboy poetry, Music festival, Rodeo, Parade
During the last weekend of June, Bowie comes alive with the Jim Bowie Days Festival and Rodeo. The nightly Rodeo is one of the largest amateur rodeos in Texas. Daytime activities include a parade, games for young and old (such as frog jumping and turtle racing), a Rodeo Queen contest, Bass Tournament, Quilt Show, Indian Artifact Show, and Car Show. Find out more about this exciting family event by visiting Bowie, Texas on the 'ol Chisholm Trail.

West of the Pecos Rodeo Celebration
June 27-30
Buck Jackson Arena; Highway 285
Reeves County Sheriff's Posse
Andy Hannah
P.O. Box 1127; Pecos, TX 79772
(432) 447-2847; Fax (432) 447-9735
Music: Country
Activities: Rodeo, Barn dance
West of the Pecos Rodeo Celebration includes a parade, rodeo, dance, food, Old Timers reunion, A Night in Old Pecos, sheriff's posse barbecue, and much more. Plus The West of the Pecos Rodeo Dance.

Lubbock Summer Jazz Festival
June 28
Hemmle Recital Hall; 18th Street and Boston Avenue
Texas Tech University Jazz Department
Alan Shinn
P.O. Box 42033; Lubbock, TX 79409-2033
(806) 742-2270 ext. 256; Fax (806) 742-2294
Music: Big Band, Jazz
Activities: Music festival
The Lubbock Summer Jazz Festival spotlights Texas jazz artists. Festival is held annually on the last Thursday in June.

FAVA Presents "la Perichole" Operetta
June 29
Miller Outdoor Theatre; 6000 Hermann Park Drive, Houston, TX
Franco- American Vocal Academy
16 Depot Street; Elgin, TX 78621
(512) 285-6604; (713) 599-1271
Music: Classical,
The Franco-American Vocal Academy presents its repertoire of French Operetta "La Périchole" at Miller Outdoor Theatre. The performance, staged to be sung in French by 22 young singers, is based on Micaela Villegas, a beloved 18th century Peruvian entertainer and the famous mistress of Manuel de Amat y Juniet, Viceroy of Peru from 1761 to 1776. The story highlights two impoverished Peruvian street-singers too poor to afford a marriage license, and a lecherous viceroy, Don Andrès de Ribeira, who wishes to make La Périchole his mistress.

Austin Chamber Music Festival and Workshop
June 29 - July 15
Various locations; Austin, TX
Austin Chamber Music Center
Michelle Schumann
3814 Medical Parkway; Austin, TX 78756
(512) 454-0026; (512) 454-7562; Fax (512) 454-0029
Music: Big Band, Children's, Classical, Jazz
Activities: Concert season, Music festival, Lectures
The Austin Chamber Music Workshop is held in conjunction with the Chamber Music Festival and features such activities as all-day chamber music coaching, piano ensembles, lecture presentations, sessions on jazz composition and improvisation, and special sessions for adult groups. Evening performances are held at venues all over Austin and feature performances by internationally renowned chamber ensembles and soloists as well as performances by talented and well-established local musicians. 2012 artists include The Bad Plus, The Jupiter String Quartet, Claremont Piano Trio, Brasil Guitar Duo, Finer Arts String Quartet, Menahem Pressler, Mother Falcon, Third Coast Percussion, Matt Haimovitz and Christopher O'Reilly.

Hispanic Heritage Month Concert
June 29 - July 15
TBA
Austin Chamber Music Center
3814 Medical Parkway; Austin, TX 78756
(512) 454-0026; (512) 454-7562; Fax (512) 454-0029
Music: Latin Pop, Regional Mexican
Activities: Music festival
The Annual Hispanic Heritage Month Concert features original chamber music compositions of Mexican and Hispanic heritage. Fri. June 29 @ 7:30pm - The Bad Plus, Antones, 213 W. 5th; Sat. June 30 @ 7:30pm – Jupiter String Quartet, First Unitarian Church, 4700 Grover Avenue; Sun. July 1 @ 7:30pm – Claremont Piano Trio, First Unitarian Church, 4700 Grover Avenue; Fri. July 6 @ 7:30pm – Brasil Guitar Duo, Bates Recital Hall, UT School of Music, 2420 Robert Dedman Dr.; Sat. July 7 @ 7:30pm – Fine Arts String Quartet, Bates Recital Hall, UT School of Music, 2420 Robert Dedman Dr.; Sun. July 8 @ 7:30pm – Menahem Pressler with Fine Arts String Quartet, Bates Recital Hall, UT School of Music, 2420 Robert Dedman Dr.; Fri. July 13 @ 7:30pm– Mother Falcon, Antones, 213 W. 5th; Sat. July 14 @ 7:30pm – Third Coast Percussion, Bates Recital Hall, UT School of Music, 2420 Robert Dedman Dr.; Sun. July 15 @ 7:30pm – Matt Haimovitz & Christopher O’Riley, Bates Recital Hall, UT School of Music, 2420 Robert Dedman Dr.

Coolest 4th of July
June 29 - July 1
Memorial/Union Square
Fort Davis Chamber of Commerce
Lisa Nugent, Executive Director
P.O. Box 378; Fort Davis, TX 79734
(432) 426-3015
Music: Country, Cowboy
Activities: Street dance
A 3-day annual celebration which is a community and tourist attraction; includes courthouse lawn vendors/exhibitors, fireworks, parade, and an evening street dance. Complete schedule TBA, check web site for details.

BIGFest
June 29-July 1
Cheatham Street Warehouse; 119 Cheatham Street, San Marcos, TX 78666-6801
Cheatham Street Warehouse
Kent Finlay
119 Cheatham Street; San Marcos, TX 78666
(512) 353-3777; Fax (512) 787-4432
Music: Americana, Bluegrass, Country, Gospel, Rockabilly, Western Swing
Big fest is a fundraising music festival for the Cheatham Street Warehouse Music Foundation, and a celebration of Big John Mills' birthday. This year's festival will be held in June, and will be a 3 day event, held in the historic Cheatham Street Warehouse in San Marcos Texas, where musicians such as George Strait, Todd Snider, and Randy Rogers got their start. Details will be posted as they are finalized.Radio Free Texas will be broadcasting the event live. A silent auction will also be held. Past artists include: Walt Wilkins, Josh Abbott Band, Midnight River Choir, Texas Renegade, Kent Finlay, The Hogg Maulies, Paul Eason, Big John Mills & The Texas Road Dawgs, John Arthur Martinez, The McKay Brothers, Grant Ewing, Zack Walther and the Cronkites, Doctor G and the Mudcats, Aaron Einhouse Band, Red Volkaert, Aaron Allen, Richard Bowden, Ty Dietz, Pake Rossi, Jordan Minor, Brennan Leigh, Jon Brewer, Earl "Poole" Ball, Tres Womack and the Chubby Knuckle Choir, Jimmy Baldwin, Javi Garcia, Ashley Nicole Monical, Betty Soo, Cort Nance,Ben Morris & The Great American Boxcar Chorus, Charla Corn, Jaime Cortinas, Seth Candan, Gary Lovelady, Clay McClinton, Heath Webb, Tony Taylor, Nathan Daniel, Missoula Slim, Floyd Tolston, Hunter McKithan, Shad Blair, Mike Ethan Messick, Tony Wilson, Sam Riggs Band, James Pardo, Samantha Finlay, Sterling Finlay, Jorge Rodriguez, Zac Barfield, Jessica Shepard, Jason Bednorz And MORE.

Sutton County Days and PRCA Rodeo
June 29-30
Sutton County Park; Loop 467
Sonora Chamber of Commerce/Sutton County Days Association
Donna Garrett
P.O. Box 1172; Sonora, TX 76950
(325) 387-2880; Fax (325) 387-5357
Music: Children's, Country, Cowboy, Rock, Rockabilly, Tejano
Activities: County fair, Music festival, Rodeo
Sutton County Days includes three nights of PRCA Rodeo performances, rodeo dances Friday and Saturday night, parade on Saturday, local musical talent, arts and crafts, contests, food booths on Saturday. Dance after the rodeo. Parade on Saturday. Sutton County Days has arts, crafts, food booths, children's activities, and entertainment. PRCA Rodeo from 10-5. Dances are on Friday and Saturday night.

Wharton County Freedom Fest
June 29-30
Monterrey Square and Riverfront Park; downtown Wharton
Wharton County Freedom Fest, Inc.
Susan Freese
1225 North Alabama Road; Wharton, TX 77488
(979) 532-1084; (979) 532-0927
Music: Cajun/Zydeco, Children's, Country, Polka, Rock
Activities: Street dance
The 13th annual Wharton County Freedom Fest starts with a bang with a barbecue cookoff and dance on Friday, June 29th, featuring music at Riverfront Park on the Colorado. Festivities continue the next day with helicopter rides, antiquing and other shopping, a veterans' salute, an antique car, motorcycle, and tractor show, children's theatre and music in the historic Plaza Theater, and a street dance featuring Steel Country, as well as food, fun and fireworks on Wharton's beautiful downtown square.

CJAMS Music Fest
June 30
Heritage Place Park, Downtown Conroe; 500 Collins Street, Conroe
Conroe Jazz & More Society (CJAMS)
Traci Huhn, Tourism Coordinator
505 West Davis Street; Conroe, TX 77301
(936) 522-3500
Music: Cajun/Zydeco, Gospel, Jazz
Activities: Music festival, Street dance
The CJAMS Music Fest showcases local musical talent from Conroe, Montgomery County and neighboring counties. All kinds of music can be heard at the event; Gospel, R&B, Christian, Latino, Rock, Jazz, etc. There is dancing, mime and poetry performed as well. Vendors provide food and other forms of entertainment.

Hopkins County Independence Day Concert and Fireworks Show
June 30
Downtown Square; Downtown Sulphur Springs
Hopkins County Chamber of Commerce
Meredith Caddell
P.O. Box 347; Sulphur Springs, TX 75483
(903) 885-6515; Fax (903) 885-6516
Music: Classical, Patriotic
Activities: Fireworks, Veteran's march, Wreath laying ceremony, Speeches, Antiques Sidewalk Sale
The Hopkins County Independence Day Concert and Fireworks Show features a rousing patriotic concert presented by the Northeast Texas Symphonic Orchestra, followed by an inspiring fireworks display. Bring your lawn chairs to downtown Sulphur Springs at 7:30 p.m. Concessions available - a truly "Norman Rockwell" evening.