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More of the Wurst, Wied History, West Battle, Last Cajun Dance
More fun at Wurstfest this weekend. Check out the photos from the first weekend below and plan a trip to New Braunfels. See the schedule.
Wied Hall Marker Dedication
On Sat., Nov. 9 a Texas historical marker will be placed at Wied Hall as a testament to those honorable men and women who made a livelihood and kept "community" important in this section of Lavaca County (midway between Schulenburg and Hallettsville). It can be validly stated that there has always been something happening in a hall at Wied since the 1890s. The hall that stands today was built in 1912 and its sheer existence to this day is clearly due to the hardworking families who put countless dedicated hours of their time and resources into its upkeep and operation.
The marker dedication on Nov. 9 will be celebrated with music starting at noon featuring Zach Novak, Shiner Hobo Band, Jade Marie Patek, and Los Kolaches. The dedication ceremony will take place at 3 pm. Barbecue sandwiches, sausage wraps, desserts, soda, and water will be for sale, and you're invited to bring your favorite adult beverages. Historical displays and a silent auction will also be set up in the hall.
Salute to Vets in West
If you're looking for a great way to celebrate Veterans' Day, then head to West. The West Columbus Hall is hosting a battle dance on Sun., Nov. 10 between Roger Kirby & Texas Heartbeat and Jodie Mikula Orchestra from 1-6 pm. This is the fourth year to feature this battle between one of Waco's best country bands and one of Ennis' best polka bands.
Doors open at 11 am and a special salute to veterans will be held at 12:30 pm. Dudley Allen will sing his YouTube hit Kneel or Stand along with other patriotic songs. A fried chicken dinner with all the trimmings will be served for $10, except for veterans. Those who served our country, along with their spouses, eat for free!
End of an Era
The Cajun French Music Association, De Fa Tras chapter in San Antonio, will hold its last dance at the Hermann Sons Dance Hall this Saturday from 8-11 pm with music by Ca Va Bien. Unfortunately with dwindling membership the chapter will no longer be able to hold monthly dances. Thanks for all the great Cajun sounds over the years!
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Cistern Country Store Friday: DJ Superman...Saturday: Nathan Colt Young...Thursday (11/14): DJ Marty Mar
SPJST Lodge 88 Friday: Jeff Woolsey & Dancehall Kings...Saturday: Xanadudes '80s party
Krause's Cafe Friday & Saturday: The Oompahs...Thursday (11/14): Michael Milligan & Texiana Bluez
Mullins Prairie Store Saturday: Lost Cause
Schroeder Hall Saturday: Donnie Edwards & Fever Elvis Tribute
SPJST Lodge 18 Sunday: Silver & Gold (One Ton Country had to bow out, so this local group will keep the country shuffling)
Houston VFW #10352 Sunday: Southern Breeze
Sweet Home Sunday: Nathan Colt Young
Also this weekend
Friday ELM MOTT: Roger Kirby/Texas Heartbeat @ American Legion 7-10P
Saturday AUSTIN: Charles Thibodeaux/Austin Cajun Aces @ The Little Darlin, 2-4P...BURTON: Sean Orr @ La Bahia Turn Verein Hall, 6P...DA COSTA (Victoria): Glen Collins/The Alibis (C&W Dance Club) @ Hermann Sons, 8:30P-12A...RED ROCK: Charles/Fab 4 @ Watterson Hall, 9P-1A...ROSENBERG: Al Sulak/Country Sounds (Happy Cousins Dance Club) Public Dance @ American Legion, 8-11:30P
Sunday JUST ADDED - AUSTIN: Czech Melody Masters @ Brentwood-Crestview Notoberfest, Crestview Shopping Center, 7100 Woodrow Ave, 2-5P...GERONIMO: Charles/Fab 4 @ VFW, 3-6:30P...
SAN ANTONIO: Monte Good @ Martinez Social Club, 3P...YORKTOWN: GEEZER @ Gruenau Hall, 3-6:30P
Looking ahead to next week
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Monday
- Charles Thibodeaux & Austin Cajun Aces in Austin...Wurstfest.
Tuesday
- Crossroads Country Opry in Victoria...Roger Kirby/Texas Heartbeat in Waco...Alan Walling in Plano (Wed., Thurs. AND Fri., too!).
Wednesday
- Auf Geht's at Rudi Lechner's in Houston...Drug Store Cowboys in San Antonio...Sean Orr in Schulenburg.
Bundle up and Polka On!
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Coming in November: Nathan Colt Young is filling the dance floors at Central Texas dance halls. Find out how he got his start and why he's keeping it country. Gary McKee looks at some facts and figures about Texas Polka News. Justin Everett reviews Elvis' Vegas Comeback album on the 50th anniversary of its release, profiles DJs Mollie B and Ted Lange, and features polka up-and-comers Garrett Neubauer and Chris Trojacek. Welcome Christy Krawisz, new president of the International Polka Association, and her first column for the paper. Read stories on upcoming events like Wurstfest, Festival of Texas Fiddling, Tomball German Christmas Market, and the annual gala of the Czech Center in La Grange honoring Tony Janak Orchestra, City Polka Boys, and former Fayette County Judge Ed Janecka. Of course, we have your November calendar of dances, festivals, and live music events, and some ideas on where to ring in the new year. Visit texaspolkanews.com to see latest issue.
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New Braunfels Dance Lessons
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Click on photo to see images by
Gary E. McKee
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Click on photo to see images by Karen Kurtz, Julie Matus, Gary E. McKee
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Click on photo to see images by Julie Matus, Karen Kurtz, Gary E. McKee
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Click on photo to see images by Julie Matus, Karen Kurtz, Gary E. McKee
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Click on photo to see images by Julie Matus, Karen Kurtz, Gary E. McKee
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Charley Pride @ Schroeder Hall
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Click on photo to see images by Gary E. McKee
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PHOTOS: 21st Annual Polish Festival in North Carolina
Houston Saengerbund's Christmas Pops will be performed on Saturday, December 7, at 2:00 p.m. in the Nave of First Evangelical Lutheran Church, 1311 Holman, Houston, 77004.
The Christmas Pops is a first for the choirs of the Houston Saengerbund. It is a program geared especially for children and for persons who may not be able to drive at night. It is a free concert offered in the spirit of the season to bring joy to the lives of all who attend.
All who love traditional holiday classics will enjoy "I'll Be Home for Christmas", "Gesu Bambino", "O Holy Night", and other standards. The young at heart will be entertained by "I Want A Hippopotamus for Christmas", and "You're a Mean One, Mr. Grinch".
There will also be a visit by the Sugar Plum Fairy. Photographs with our guest artists will be possible after the performance.
On December 10 at 7:30 pm in the Nave of First Evangelical Lutheran Church, 1311 Holman, Houston, 77004 the Houston Saengerbund Maennerchor and Damenchor will be brought together by a distant Alphorn, played by Ross of Das Ist Lustig. The Saengerbund will present a glorious Weihnachtskonzert featuring Kresley Figueroa as the soprano soloist for the Laudate Dominum from Mozart's Solemn Vespers. The men will perform German favorites like "Tochter Zion" and "Es ist ein Ros' entsprungen". The women will perform a beautiful medley of "snow tunes" - from the quiet "Leise rieselt der Schnee", to the "Schneewalzer" and last, to the bright 1926 "Sleigh a la Russe". The Christmas Nightingale has the most poignant words: the English translation tells the sweet Nightingale to fly to the manger and sing a joyful song to the child Jesus.
A reception will follow the concert and all are invited. The Weihnachtskonzert will be performed in German and English.
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Watch the videos
by Walt Harfmann of Jodie Mikula Orchestra at Moravian Hall in Corn Hill...Schuetzenfest with
The Original Bavarian Blasmusik and
Donnie Wavra...James & Halie Marek wedding reception with Dujka Brothers, Fritz Hodde/Fab 6, and Lee Roy Matocha Review...
Walburgfest with Walt & Kurt Harfmann, Walburg Boys, & AlpenMusikanten...Fritz Hodde & Fab 6 at Granger picnic...Dujka Brothers & Praha Brothers at Praha Picnic...Mark Halata & Texavia at Elgin.
Watch the videos
by George Weber of Czech & Then Some and The Moravians at Caldwell Kolache Festival...Texas Sound Check, Charles & Fab 4, Mark Halata & Texavia at PoLK of A party in New Taiton...Ennis Czech Boys, Dujka Brothers, Mason Nesvadba at at East Bernard Kolache Fest...Shiner Hobos and Mark Halata/Texavia at Shiner Picnic.
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WEEKLY LAUGH
Gearing up for Thanksgiving!
What kind of music did the Pilgrims like?
Plymouth Rock
What do you get when you cross a turkey with a banjo?
A turkey that can pluck itself!
Why did they let the turkey join the band?
Because he had the drumsticks
Source: jokes4us.com Share your jokes:
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