Dig into your closet and break out your dancing shoes!  Just outside the heart of Alamo City, Texas' own little gem Gruene Hall has been boot scooting folks for nearly 130 years!  Noted as the oldest continually running dance hall in the country Gruene Hall is also a great place to catch some live music!  With live bands playing 3-4 times and the birthplace to many great songwriter's and musicians, Gruene Hall has a special quality that has been attracting bands and guests alike for over a century.  Some of the greatest country artists to date have entertained central Texas at this historic site. Willie Nelson, Jerry Jeff Walker, Lyle Lovitt, The Dixie Chicks, George Strait & Ace in the Hole, and many other well know names in the industry.  Not all nights have dancing, so be sure to check in advance.  For more information on this timeless treasure, check out their Web site at for directions and ticket information.

Always wanted to recycle, but live in an apartment complex? The Blue Star Arts Complex is part of the City of San Antonio's pilot recycling program for residential rental communities. An on-site recycling compactor allows residents to contribute glass, aluminum cans, food cans, newspapers, junk mail, cardboard and other plastics. The program, which started in the summer of 2008, will take place for six months. In the meantime, most local apartment dwellers will just have to continue driving to drop-off locations throughout the city, which can be found here. SS

Mutton bustin, the crowd favorite that pits up tyke against tyke in a little friendly competition, involves children riding sheep like bullriders. Before you dial up People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals or Child Protective Services, there is a weight limit for the children, who are equipped in helmets for protection and get a real kick out of being cheered on by thousands. Prizes abound, including souvenir trophies and the widely coveted belt buckle that goes to the top rider. The competition is featured during every rodeo show, excluding finals. Still can't wrap your brain around it? YouTube it. SS