JANUARY 2001
15- Corpus Christi: Botanical Gardens, Advanced Bird I.D. Series, reservations required, 361-852-2100 or visit
www.ccbotanicalgardens.org
15- Port Aransas: Winter Texas Concert Tour Texas Winterfest 2001 Artist TBA & Selection, Port Aransas Civic Center, 710 W. Avenue A Gates open at 6:00 p.m. Concert Starts at 7:00 p.m. Call 361-225-0477 or visit
www.hpprecords.com for information.
15 - Corpus Christi: Texas State Aquarium “Dollar Day at Your Aquarium” $1 per person, children under 3 years of age are free
Holiday - Martin Luther King Jr. Day
Richard King High School. Monday, January 15, 2001.
16 - Corpus Christi: Texas State Aquarium Sensational Seafood, held in the lobby from 7-9 p.m., $12 non-members & $10 members
17 - Corpus Christi: ICERAYS play at home. Game starts at 7:05 p.m. Call 1-888-597-7827 or visit
www.startickets.com for ticket information.
20 Port Aransas: Rotary Club Casino Night/Fish Fry - Port Aransas Civic Center; Call 361-749-5919.
20 - Port Aransas: Garden Club Home Tour Information: Sallie Grissom 361-749-4232; Joan Snyder 361-749-3347; Barbara Watson 361-749-4151
20 - Corpus Christi: ICERAYS play at home. Game starts at 7:05 p.m. Call 1-888-597-7827 or visit
www.startickets.com for ticket information.
20 - Corpus Christi: Botanical Gardens, Intro to Coastal Bend Birds (seminar), reservations required, 361-852-2100
20 - Robstown - NCJLS Blue Ribbon Auction Sale
Nueces County Junior Livestock Show. Activities being Jan. 13 with a Horse Show, Parade and Queen Contest. Judging of livestock, ag mechanics projects and homemaking exhibits held Jan. 17 - 19th. Blue Ribbon Auction Sale scheduled for Saturday, January 20, 2001. Nueces County Showbarn, Hwy. 77 and Ave. J in Robstown.
21- Corpus Christi: Botanical Gardens, Intro to Coastal Bend Birds (field trip), reservations required, 361-852-2100 or visit
www.ccbotanicalgardens.org
22 Rockport: Texas Maritime Museum Brown Bag Lunch “Mexican-American Folklore” Delve into the culture and heritage that is all around us. Presented by Dr. Leo Carillo, Professor of Mexican American Studies and Director of International Programs at Texas A&M Corpus Christi. Free, Noon - 1
23 - Corpus Christi: Museum of Science and History Winter Lecture Series from 10:30 - 11:30 a.m. Call 361-883-2862 or visit us at
www.ci.corpus-christi.tx.us/services/museum
24-27 -Sinton/Taft: San Patrcio County - County Show at the show barns in
Sinton
25- Corpus Christi - The Thirteenth Annual South Texas Public Radio Food & Wine Classic
South Texas Public Broadcasting System, Inc. at 7 pm until 10 pm. Enjoy an evening of fine wines, exquisite cuisine and a silent auction that includes wine memorabilia and collectible wines.. Corpus Christi Museum of Science and History
26 - Sinton/Taft: 4:30 - 7:30pm Rotary Waffle Dinner-- $5 donation--Georgia
Krumnow Center
26 - Port Aransas: Corpus Christi Medical Center health fair at Pioneer RV Park from 8 a.m. until noon. Those wishing to participate must fast the night before. Also, a limited number of folks attending will be taken on a tour of one of the hospitals. 47 people, first come first taken, may sign up the day of the fair to be transported by bus to Corpus Christi and back to the Park. Included in the free tour is a free lunch. Call 361-761-1472 or visit
www.ccmedicalcenter.com
27 - Kingsville: 50th Anniversary - Kleberg-Kenedy County Junior Livestock Show , 10:30 a.m. (tentative time) Located: J. K. Northway Coliseum. Contact: Kleberg County Extension Agents for more information at 361-595-8566.
27 - Corpus Christi: ICERAYS play at home. Game starts at 7:05 p.m. Call 1-888-597-7827 or visit
www.startickets.com for ticket information.
27 - 28 Corpus Christi: Ultimate Super Warehouse Sale, Bayfront Convention Center, Call Diane Curry toll free at 1-877-615-8564 or 361-884-7798 for information or visit web site:
www.southtexasproductions.com
27 - Rockport -
Tropicana Night
Paws and Taws Convention Center
361-729-2388
402 Fulton Beach Road
Rockport, Texas 78382
Cnasino fundraiser to benefit the Sacred Heart School.
30 - Corpus Christi: Museum of Science and History Winter Lecture Series from 10:30 - 11:30 a.m. Call 361-883-2862 or visit us at
www.ci.corpus-christi.tx.us/services/museum
FEBRUARY 2001
3 - Sinton/Taft: The Taft Chamber of Commerce Annual Installation & Awards
Banquet at the Krumnow Center 7:00 pm Tickets $12 Jim Caves'
Restaurant catering catfish dinner
5-26 - Rockport -
State Days
Paws and Taws Convention Center
361-729-2388
402 Fulton Beach Road
Rockport, Texas 78382
Join Winter Visitors as they mix and mingle with others from their state in their State Day! Feb. 5 - Iowa, Feb. 6 - Kansas and Missouri, Feb. 7 - Minnesota, Feb. 12 - Nebraska, Feb. 14 - Michigan, Feb. 20 - Wisconsin, Feb. 21 - Colorado, Feb. 26 - Illinois, Indiana, Ohio, Canada, Penn., and N.Y.
5 Port Aransas: Port Aransas Merchant’s Dine-Around Call 1-800-45-COAST
5 Rockport: Texas Maritime Museum “The Story of Fort St. Louis” What happened at this site in 1685? Presented by Archaeologist Maureen Brown. Free Noon - 1 p.m.
6 Port Aransas - Lecture Series - Open to Public; Dr. James Estes, Wildlife Biologist, will present a lecture on "Predators and the Balance of Nature"; University of Texas Marine Science Institute Auditorium; Call for more information, 361-749-6711
6 - Corpus Christi: Museum of Science and History Winter Lecture Series from 10:30 - 11:30 a.m. Call 361-883-2862 or visit us at
www.ci.corpus-christi.tx.us/services/museum
7 Rockport Health Fair by Corpus Christi Medical Center. Call 361-761-1472 or visit
www.ccmedicalcenter.com
9 - 11 Corpus Christi : 2nd Annual Home & Garden Expo, Bayfront Convention Center. Day will include Mr. and Ms. Winter Texan Contest and benefit for American Diabetes Association. Corpus Christi Medical Center will provide medical screening and health information during the day (Call 361-761-1472). For Home And Garden Expo info call Diane Curry toll free at 1-877-615-8564 or 361-884-7798 for information or visit web site: www.southtexasproductions.com - FREE SENIORS’ DAY, 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. w/free bus transportation
10 - Corpus Christi: Texas State Aquarium Volunteer Orientation, 10 a.m. - 12 p.m. (noon) Call 1-361-881-1256 for details
10 - Corpus Christi: Botanical Gardens, Rose Bed to Rose Bud, reservations required, 361-852-2100 or visit
www.ccbotanicalgardens.org
10 - Port Aransas: Rotary Club Shrimp Boil Call 361-749-5919
10 - Corpus Christi - Rainforest Odyssey -
Corpus Christi Ballet. Rainforest Odyssey performed by the David Taylor Co. from Denver, CO, and the Corpus Christi Ballet company will present a one-hour performance in the Selena Auditorium at 2 p.m. A part of the Children's Spotlight on Ballet, Rainforest is a presentation of the flora and fauna of the rainforest through contemporary dance. Tickets are available through Ticketmaster (881-8499) and CCBallet (882-4588). Tickets range from $10 to $30 with special discounts for children.. Selena Auditorium
11 Corpus Christi - Cutest Dog Contest Bayfront Convention Center. Call Victoria Starrett for info 361-749-4081.
13 - Corpus Christi: Museum of Science and History Winter Lecture Series from 10:30 - 11:30 a.m. Call 361-883-2862 or visit us at
www.ci.corpus-christi.tx.us/services/museum
14 - Port Aransas: Winter Texas Concert TourTexas Sweetheart Extravaganza 2001 B. J. Thomas & Selection, Port Aransas Civic Center, 710 W. Avenue A, Gates open at 6:00 p.m. Concert Starts at 7:00 p.m. Call 361-225-0477 or visit
www.hpprecords.com for information.
16-18 Kingsville: 9th Annual South Texas Ranching Heritage Festival: Festival features a unique “ranch rodeo”, musical contest, chuckwagon cookoff, cowboy storytellers, craft workers and folk artists. Family ranch races include a pig scramble, chicken chase and stickhorse races. Friday’s events at the Conner Museum; Saturday and Sunday’s events at the J.K. Northway Coliseum at Dick Kleberg Park. For more information contact: John E. Conner Museum @ 361.593.2810.
17 - Portland: The 14th Annual Taste of Portland
19 - Rockport -
Health Fair
Paws and Taws Convention Center
361-729-9733
402 Fulton Beach Road
Rockport, Texas 78382
Sponsored by the Rockport Lion's Club. Held from 9am-1pm.
20 - Corpus Christi: Museum of Science and History Winter Lecture Series from 10:30 - 11:30 a.m. Call 361-883-2862 or visit us at
www.ci.corpus-christi.tx.us/services/museum
21 - Port Aransas Yellow Rose of Texas Country Western Dance at the Port Aransas Civic Center 7 p.m. - 11 p.m. Brought to you by the Corpus Christi Medical Center and Senior Friends. $5 per couple in advance. $8 per couple at door. $4 for singles. Call 361-761-1472 or visit
www.ccmedicalcenter.com
23-25 Port Aransas: Celebration of Whooping Cranes & Other Birds, Contact Port Aransas Chamber of Commerce, 800-45-COAST
24 - Corpus Christi: Botanical Gardens, Intro to Coastal Bend Water Birds (seminar), reservations required, 361-852-2100
24 - Rockport -
Awesome Auction
Paws and Taws Convention Center
361-729-6445, 800-826-6441
402 Fulton Beach Road, 404 Broadway
Rockport, Texas 78382
Hundreds of items for the live and silent auction, chance tickets, raffle, food, gaming and entertainment.
24 Denton, Texas -
Springtime Arts & Crafts Show
9 AM - 3 PM
Denton Civic Center
349-8385 Free
25 - Corpus Christi: Botanical Gardens, Intro to Coastal Bend Water Birds (field trip), reservations required, 361-852-2100 or visit
www.ccbotanicalgardens.org
27 - Ingleside - Texas Land Commissioner David Dewhurst will speak - Installment of Chamber Officers - Northshore Country Club - . Call 361-776-2906 for information.
27 - Corpus Christi: Museum of Science and History Winter Lecture Series from 10:30 - 11:30 a.m. Call 361-883-2862 or visit us at
www.ci.corpus-christi.tx.us/services/museum
27 Denton, TX -
Mardi Gras on Main Street
All Day
Downtown Denton
349-8529 Free
Ash Wednesday
St. Patrick's Church
MARCH 2001
TBA Port Aransas: Heinz 57 Celebration, Roberts Point Park, Nancy Clarke, 361-749-8413
1-4 Fulton: 22nd Annual Fulton Oysterfest, benefiting the Fulton Volunteer Fire Department. With Grand Marshal Johnny Rodriguez, 361-729-2388
1-4 Port Aransas - Texas Outdoor Writers Association Conference
Annual Conference for all TOWA members - 800-45-COAST
1-4 Denton, TX -
Grand Prix of Texas- American Le Mans Series
Various
Texas Motor Speedway
817-215-8500 $
www.texasmotorspeedway.com
3
Redbud Festival -
9 AM- 3 PM
Denton Civic Center
349-8537 Free
www.kdb.org
10
Juggling Festival -
1-7 PM
Denton Civic Center
349-8385 Free
17 - Port Aransas: Winter Texas Concert TourTexas The Rest of Texas Fest Artist TBA & Selection Port Aransas Civic Center 710 W. Avenue A Gates open at 6:00 p.m. Concert Starts at 7:00 p.m. Call 361-225-0477 or visit
www.hpprecords.com for information.
17 - Corpus Christi: Botanical Gardens, Home Xeriscape 101, reservations required, 361-852-2100 or visit
www.ccbotanicalgardens.org
23-25 Orange County - Texas Saltwater Crawfish & Crab Festival, Jewel Cormier Park, FM 1441.
Food, games, music and fun. Contact Sheryl Myers at (409)735-4152.
24-25 - Clearwater, TX - 5th Annual Spring Fling & Nautical Flea Market, Blue Water Ship Stores, 2030 FM 2094, Kemah. Open to the public, lots of nautical stuff you can’t live without whether you own a boat or not. You can also display your nautical items for sale - but first call for a reservation, 281-334-7583. Hot dogs & sodas available, technical seminars, in-store discounts on a variety of items; incredible savings.
March 30 thru April 1 - Port Aransas: 5th Annual Sand Scuplture Competition Sand sculpting event features divisions for masters as well as amateurs; prizes awarded; Sharon Shafer 361-749-2500
31 - Aransas Pass: Winter Texas Concert TourTexas Senior Prom with Wanda Jackson & Selection A.C. Blunt Middle School Gates open at 6:00 p.m. Concert Starts at 7:00 p.m. Call 361-225-0477 or visit
www.hpprecords.com for information.
31 - Rockport -
Ranching Heritage Event
Fulton Mansion
361-729-0386
317 Fulton Beach Road
Fulton, Texas 78358
Third year of celebrating the rich cultural heritage of the ranching industry in Aransas County including educational programs and hands-on artifacts.
April 2001
7 - Clearwater, TX - 6th Annual Clear Lake Crawfish Festival, 11:00 a.m. - 7:00 p.m. Landolt Pavilion, Clear Lake Park, Seabrook; 30 minutes south of Houston at 5001 NASA Road 1 just east of Space Center Blvd. Enjoy delicious plates of boiled crawfish with all the trimmin's, carnival foods, and liquid refreshments. The kids will enjoy the 1:00 p.m. Easter egg hunt and there are lots of games for kids too. There are hilarious crawfish eating contests for adults, (several heats with a final heat about 5:00 p.m.,) and a special crawfish eating contest just for kids! You'll enjoy the antics of M. C. Danny Boze of KILT FM 100.3. There's a silent auction, a dunking booth, and live Cajun and Bluegrass music to dance to. Sponsored by the Clear Lake Area Chamber of Commerce. Proceeds fund the annual July 4th Fireworks on Clear Lake. 281-488-7676 or 1-800-844-LAKE.
11- May 6 - Corpus Christi - BUCCANEER DAYS & RODEO 361/882-3242
13-15 Orange County - Mauriceville Crawfish Festival, music, dancing, games, auction, carnival rides,
craft and food booths, Friday 5-midnight, Saturday 10 a.m.-Midnight, and
Sunday Noon - 5 p.m. contact (409)745-1202, Sybil Jenkins.
19-22 Portland: 28th Annual Portland Windfest Come out and join us in this city wide celebration. Held on the grounds of the Portland Community Center, 2000 Billy G. Webb Dr.. Festival events are; carnival, arts & crafts, food booths, parade (4/21/01), weekend long live entertainment, children’s area, beauty pageant(4/7/00), golf tournament, chili/bean/rib cookoff, horseshoe tournament, 3 on 3 basketball tournament, tennis tournament, senior’s bingo and much much more!!
21-22 Rockport - 12th Annual Tour of Homes - Rockport Center for the Arts. 361-729-5519
20-29 - The Great Texas Birding Classic, -Corpus Christi. Contact Texas Parks and Wildlife, 888-892-4737
21 - Rockport -
Photography in the 19th Century
Fulton Mansion
361-729-0386
317 Fulton Beach Road
Fulton , Texas 78358
Capture your community through photographs. Learn how to preserve history. Learn more about the history of photography and the preservation of photographs.
21 - Three Rivers - Salsa Festival - 361-985-1555
28 - Port Aransas: Adopt A Beach Cleanup, Pam Greene, 361-749-4735
May
Rockport - Texas State Kite Festival
4&5 Orange County - “26th Annual International Gumbo Cook-Off”, Friday 5 p.m.-11 p.m. and
Saturday 10 a.m. - 11 p.m. Cajun and country music, dancing, carnival
rides and gumbo competition. Contact the Chamber at (409)883-3536.
4 - 6 Jefferson, TX (Marion County) - 54th Annual Pilgrimage Tour of Homes - 888-GO-RELAX
5-6 Jefferson, TX (Marion County)- 1st Annual Port of Jefferson Rod Run and Car Show - 888-GO-RELAX
26 - Rockport - Rockport Festival of Wines
June
30- May 1 - Rockport - Rockport Art Festival
