SAN ANTONIO STOCK & RODEO SHOW
February 7–24
Freeman Coliseum
sarodeo.com
Over two weeks of top-notch PRCA Rodeo action and live entertainment from acclaimed artists from all genres of music. Livestock and horse shows and sales, family fair area with interactive exhibits, large wildlife area, family friendly carnival and more. For details, click here.
Phenomenon 2013
February 9
Dallas Contemporary
dallascontemporary.org
DZINE + PHENOMENON: A fabulous, souped-up House Party at Dallas Contemporary celebrating the artist’s "excessive and exuberant" Kustom Kulture aesthetic. Featuring world-renowned House Music DJ Derrick Carter and an over-the-top Lowrider Car Display, Phenomenon 2013 will dazzle and delight. Click here to learn more.
SMU Cox School of Business Spring Preview Day
February 9
SMU Cox School of Business
Dallas
coxgrad.com
An MBA, your way. See for yourself why SMU Cox’s three MBA programs are among the highest ranked in the country at Spring Preview Day, February 9. To register and for more information, visit coxgrad.com.
San Antonio Wine Festival
February 15–17
St. Anthony Riverwalk Wyndham Hotel and the Alamodome
sawinefest.com
Gather your friends for a weekend of vintage wines and exquisite foods, with proceeds benefiting KLRN. The festival includes events such as the 19th Annual Wine Opener, the 16th Annual Champagne Brunch, the 33rd Annual Fine Wine & Cuisine Tasting. For more information, click here.
Holy Cow Cookers Bar-B-Que Contest
February 21–23
Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo
holycowcookers.com
Holy Cow Cookers began competing at The Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo World’s Championship Bar-B-Que Contest in 1995. Since then they have participated in over 60 cook-offs and won over eight Grand Champion titles nationally and internationally. They’re not your ordinary cooking team. Everything they do, they do BIG! Come be a part of a proud Texas tradition and enjoy breakfast with the Cow at this years cook-off. For more information, click here.
Austin Cattle Baron’s Ball
February 23
Star Hill Ranch
gala.acsevents.org
Saddle up for the annual Cattle Baron’s Ball benefiting the American Cancer Society! Enjoy gaming, dancing, live entertainment, and dining at their 20th Anniversary. Every dollar raised helps to save lives and create a world with less cancer and more birthdays. For more information visit their website or Facebook Page.
Texas Heritage Songwriters’ Hall of Fame Homecoming Weekend
March 2 & 3
Bob Bullock Texas State History Museum (Sat.)
ACL Live at Moody Theatre (Sun.)
Austin
texasheritagesongwriters.com
This weekend-long celebration, held in conjunction with Texas Independence Day, brings those songwriters who represent the spirit of Texas into the spotlight for a unique ceremony and inducts them into the TxHSA Hall of Fame. Among the show’s performers are Sonny Curtis, Ronnie Dunn, Toby Keith, Jack Ingram and Larry Gatlin. For details, click here.
Texas Medal of Arts Awards
March 4 & 5
Long Center for the Performing Arts
Austin
txculturaltrust.org
The Texas Medal of Arts Awards spotlights and celebrates the creative excellence, exemplary talents and outstanding contributions by Texans in selected categories. The Awards honor citizens who have achieved greatness through their creative talents as well as those whose philanthropic generosity has opened doors to artistic opportunity for Texans of all ages. For more information, click here.
Bayou City Arts Festival
March 22–24
Memorial Park
Houston
bayoucityartfestival.com
The Bayou City Art Festival is a much-anticipated Houston tradition that celebrates a wide variety of art forms by more than 300 nationally and locally celebrated artists from across the country. The festival offers an array of exhibits where patrons can admire and purchase art pieces. The festival also features activities for children in the Creativity Zone, dozens of food and beverage vendors, and live entertainment on the Local Culture Global Roots stage. Click here to learn more.
Texas Book Festival San Antonio Edition
April 13
Central Library
saplf.org
This free festival will offer book lovers up-close encounters with about 50 of their favorite Texas and national authors at readings, panel discussions and signings. Special tents will feature a variety of food, cooking demonstrations and musical entertainment while story telling and learning activities will be offered for younger festival goers. For more information, click here.
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