2011 Texas Monthly BBQ Festival

2011 Texas Monthly BBQ Festival

If you were near the the Long Center in Austin on October 30 you could not miss the intoxicating aromas of smoke drifting from the second annual Texas Monthly BBQ Festival. Some 3,000 revelers strolled the festival grounds sampling delicious BBQ from 22 different joints, the majority of which were included on Texas Monthly’s most recent list of the state’s best BBQ establishments.

James Avery

James Avery

Flower Bouquet Ring, $69, jamesavery.com

Let’s Rodeo Ball

Let’s Rodeo Ball

On January 21, put on your best dress and join the San Antonio Stock Show & Rodeo for an evening of high-fashion, fun and live entertainment from Clint Black. This event will be held at the historic Freeman Coliseum and is open the general public age 21 and over. Clike HERE for more information and to purchase tickets online.

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Call for Nominations

The Texas Cultural Trust is accepting nominations through February 10, for the 2013 Texas Medal of Arts Awards, to be held March 4-5, 2013, chaired by Kelli Blanton and Marita Fairbanks, of Houston. The biennial Awards held in Austin, celebrate Texas’ legendary artists, entertainers and patrons with a series of events, including a star-studded awards show & Starlight after-party. Click here to nominate.

Taos Inn: Special Offer

Call or book online now. Mention "CENTENNIAL" and stay for only $100 a night to celebrate New Mexico’s Centennial (1912-2012). Good for any queen room at the Taos Inn. Valid to June 14, 2012. Call 888-459-8267 or visit taosinn.com for more information.

MARK YOUR CALENDAR

February 9–26: San Antonio Stock Show and Rodeo

This year’s San Antonio Stock Show and Rodeo will offer all of its crowd favorites from Xtreme Bulls to Ranch Rodeo. Following each rodeo in the AT&T Center, the San Antonio Stock Show & Rodeo proudly delivers entertainment by a nationally acclaimed musical act.

February 12–19: San Antonio Wine Festival

The San Antonio Wine Competition, an unprecedented wine judging, is now celebrating its twelth year. The goals are to identify the finest wines ranging from various regions and inform the public of the notable wineries and their products.

February 23–25: Holy Cow Cookers

Looking for some good Bar-B-Que? Come join the fun with Holy Cow Cookers at the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo. The 2012 World’s Championship Bar-B Que contest will take place February 23-25.

March 22: Remarkable Women of Taos

The Town of Taos is celebrating the Remarkable Women of Taos and Northern NM, both contemporary and historic. Join us as we kick off this year-long celebration.

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