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Are you looking for a way to enjoy beautiful weather and do
something for your taste buds too? Strawberries are ready for picking in
Fredericksburg. After a beautiful drive through the Hill Country, a stop at
Marburger Orchard for some freshly picked fruit - picked by YOU - is incredibly
fun, refreshing, and tasty. Marburger has been my favorite pick-your-own (PYO)
peach orchard for years, but I quickly discovered that they grow more than
peaches – their fields offer watermelons, blackberries, cantaloupes, zucchini,
and many other flavorful, nutrient-packed treats. Before you head out, take a
look at their website, which is updated regularly to keep customers informed
about the availability of fruit and vegetables throughout the season. Plan on
picking strawberries until early May, then peach season will be right around
the corner!
Of course there are many more orchards in Fredericksburg and
surrounding towns. A more general website provides information about 22
orchards in the Fredericksburg area – including phone numbers, opening dates,
ripening dates for different varieties, recipes and tips. As summer approaches,
stands will appear on the roadsides, selling products made from local crops
along with fresh produce. Watch out for the ice-cream; it's addictive! SJMS
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They adorn backyards during parties as they dangle from roofs, trees and covered patios. They add colorful flare to Fiesta festivities, but the story of piñatas is older than the origins of Fiesta. “I think that piñatas were always used to evoke something positive for everyone to believe,” said Dr. Ellen Riojas Clark, professor of bicultural studies at the University of Texas at San Antonio. Clark explained that pignattas, as they were called, may have originated in China when Marco Polo discovered that Mandarins designed figures of buffaloes and other animals and filled them with seeds, signifying abundance of harvest and prosperity.
Rick Uriegas, coordinator of Fiesta event Piñatas in the Barrio, said, “We look at piñatas as the objects that bring us together. We share what the piñata holds inside and the values that sharing and giving to one another represents.” The 12th annual Piñatas in the Barrio and the unveiling of the “barrio’s largest piñata” will be held from noon to 10 p.m. on April 18 at Plaza Guadalupe, 1327 Guadalupe St. In addition to the array of piñatas that will abundantly decorate the plaza there will be food, live music and various prizes. For more information call 222-1472. RR
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Savion Glover and friends will perform Visions of a Bible at the Carver Community Culture Center on May 15 at 8 p.m.
In celebration of its 20th anniversary, Aldaco's Mexican Cuisine will host a celebration on the 20th of every month featuring menu and drink specials, live music and more. For this month, the event kicks off at 7 p.m. and features the 80's cover band Phil Beddoe.
Zocolocos, a meet-and-greet for downtown residents, is
planned for 5:30 on May 18 at Zocca at The Westin Riverwalk Hotel.
Complimentary appetizers and drink specials are included.
The San Antonio Jaguar Club will be
showcasing North American cars on the Main Plaza on May 22.
The Institute of Texan Cultures will present Memorial
Memories, a free concert honoring the military, at 2:30 p.m on May 24. The concert will
feature the Big Band group Sentimental Journey Orchestra, the Memphis Belles
trio and soloist Jesse
Boatright.
The SOLI Chamber Ensemble will host
Soli Gone Mad on May 26 and 27 at 7:30 at Ruth Taylor Recital Hall, Trinity University.
The Museo Alamedo will present a second showing of "Is It
Really So Strange,” a documentary on Morrissey’s impact on Latino youth. The
encore presentation begins at 8 p.m. on May 28.
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