UPCOMING DRIPPING EVENTS
What's happening in Dripping Springs, Texas in the coming days and weeks?
Scooby's Haunted Halloween Carnival
Saturday, October 30 @ 1:00 PM – 5:00 PM
4925 Bell Springs Road
Non-scary Halloween carnival for young children up to age 10 at the Texas Hearing and Service Dogs training campus in Dripping Springs. Help Scooby and the Gang search the Haunted Maze for the Mummy, play games to win treats, decorate your own treat bag, try the Mystery Cake Walk. Costume contest for Most Original, Scariest and People's Choice. $5 per person (adults and children). All games included. For more information on Texas Hearing and Service Dogs, visit servicedogs.org.
Dinner By the Bite
Thursday, November 4 @ 6:30PM
Wilson Appliance
The last Dinner By the Bite was a doggone success and a howling good time with cooking demonstrations, fabulous food, libations and more! Hosted by Wilson Appliance in Dripping Springs, Dinner By the Bite features the fine food of local chefs who demonstrate how they make their signature dishes and then you eat the tasty results. Local winery Bell Springs Winery and local brewer Thirsty Planet will provide the perfect pairings for the incredible menu. For menu details and more information on this fun food event, click here.
Brighton Beach Memoirs
November 4, 5, 6, 11 and 12 @ 7:30PM and November 7 @ 2:00PM
Black Box Studio Theatre, Fine Arts Building, Room F206 at Dripping Springs High School
The Dripping Springs High School Theatre Department brings Brooklyn to the Hill Country with its production of Brighton Beach Memoirs, Neil Simon’s semi-autobiographical play. This will be the inaugural production in the Black Box Studio Theatre at the new high school campus, and a little different for Dripping Springs audiences who have not had a small theatre venue in town. This play is intended for teen and adult audiences. There is discussion of sexuality and mild language in this performance. Due to the limited audience seating in the Studio Theatre, patrons are encouraged to purchase tickets in advance at the DSHS Main Office (920 Hwy 290 W). Ticket are for sale now, $10 for adults and $5 for students in advance. At the door ALL tickets are $10.
2nd Annual Community Arts Exhibit and Sale
Saturday, November 6 @ 10:00AM-5:00PM
Wesley Gallery (27008 RR 12)
More than forty Central Texas artists and craftsmen will be showing in a variety of media under the trees and eaves of Wesley Gallery. Enjoy refreshments from Oak Creek Café and The Big Scoop, and vodka tastings from Dripping Springs Vodka. Something for everyone in the family. For more information call (888) 806-0678 or visit wesleygallery.com.
Empty Bowls
Sunday, November 7 @ 11:00AM – 3:00PM
Sunset Canyon Pottery (4002 E. Highway 290)
This 13th annual event sponsored by Dripping Springs Helping Hands benefits the Helping Hands Food Pantry, which twice each week serves over 300 households who simply do no have enough to eat. For just a $20 donation at the door, patrons select an original keepsake bowl from a choice of 1,000 to enjoy a choice of delicious gourmet soups and breads provided at no cost by restaurateurs in Dripping Springs and Austin. Area musicians will contribute the gift of live music, and patrons will have the opportunity to bid on gift items in a silent auction. For more information visit helpinghands-drippingsprings.org.
Veteran's Day Tribute
Thursday, November 11 @ 5:30PM
Dripping Springs Middle School Cafeteria
The Rotary Club of Dripping Springs hold its Annual Veteran’s Day Tribute with entertainment provided by Hill Country Community Band, DSHS Jazz Cats, Head to Toe Dance, and the DS Elementary Guitar & Fiddle Group. The Rotary will have food and refreshments available including hot dogs and hamburgers with the works. The Rotary invites you to this special tribute to veterans to help thank those men and women who have sacrificed so that we all may enjoy the American way of life. For additional information contact Tim Gregory at (512) 858-1160.
La Ventana Holiday Boutique
Saturday, November 13 @ 10:00AM - 3:00PM
La Venta Clubhouse, Driftwood
A variety of vendors with items for sale, and food and drinks available for purchase. Gate code will be posted at front along with signs leading to the Clubhouse. If you are a vendor and would like to participate email dperry@live.com for more information.
Holiday Market Brunch
Wednesday, November 17 @ 11:00AM - 1:30PM
The Terrace Club
The Dripping Springs Women's Club's holiday marketplace will feature their own retailers and artists. A finger food brunch will be served to enjoy while you browse. Tickets are $15 per person with Bloody Marys and Mimosas available at $4. For more information or to RSVP, please contact Laura Payne at (512) 894-0946.
Author Wendy Parnell at the Library
Thursday, November 18 @ 6:30PM
Dripping Springs Community Library (501 Sportsplex Drive)
Local author Wendy Parnell will share her new children's book, Musta Notta Gotta Lotta Sleep Last Night, with children of all ages and accompanying adults. Pajamas and favorite teddy bears are optional but welcomed at the hour-long interactive story time. Milk and cookies will be served. Copies of the book, inspired by the music of Joe Ely, will be available for purchase and signing by the author after story time with book sales benefiting the Friends of the Dripping Springs Community Library. For more information about this or other public library events, visit the library's website at dscl.org or call (512) 858-7825.
Sixth Annual Christmas On Mercer
Saturday, December 4
Downtown Dripping Springs
Hosted by the City of Dripping Springs and Dripping Springs Lions Club, the downtown Dripping Springs event will feature an old-fashioned holiday celebration including free music and live performances, arts and crafts booths, a trackless train and pony rides for kids, photo opportunities with Santa Claus, food and drinks. Santa and his Clydesdale-drawn carriage also promise to make a grand appearance. Admission is free. For more details, click here.
Texas H2Oasis Mustang Mare-y Christmas Barn Tour
Sunday, December 5 @ 1:00P - 5:00 PM
Five barns in the Dripping Springs area
Tour five premier, Western and English barns in the Dripping Springs area, all decorated for the Christmas season. Sample appetizers, tapas, and hors d'oeuvres from Koi Lantern, Nutty Brown Café, and Flores Mexican Restaurant. Enjoy live music by Jim Halfpenny, Jill Jones, Phil Lancaster, and Alison Moore, as well as training, dressage, and jumping demos. Tickets are $20 in advance or $30 at the door, $10 for kids 12 and under. For more information on this fundraiser for the Texas H2Oasis mustang rescue visit texash2oasis.org or call (512) 894-0105.
Christmas In the Hills Tour of Homes
Saturday, December 11 @ 10:00AM - 5:00PM
The Friends of the Dripping Springs Community Library’s annual holiday tour will include 4 homes, 2 B&Bs, the Dr. Pound Pioneer Homestead and the Dripping Springs Community Library. Homes are conveniently closely grouped together this year, leaving plenty of time to stop by the library to enjoy the bake sale, have some refreshments, see the children’s Book Tree and purchase raffle tickets. Each home’s decorations reflect the owner’s interests and style. Among the decorating themes this year are Americana and the Wild West, Family Traditions and Serenity. Tickets are $15 or $12 if ordered by mail by November 26. Mail check to: Friends of the Library, 501 Sportsplex, Dripping Springs, TX 78620. Tickets will be mailed to you on December 1. Tickets may also be purchased at the library. All money raised for this event is for the Dripping Springs Community Library. For ticket information call Donna Woody at (512) 858-2937 or (512) 963-5739.
Scooby's Haunted Halloween Carnival
Saturday, October 30 @ 1:00 PM – 5:00 PM
4925 Bell Springs Road
Non-scary Halloween carnival for young children up to age 10 at the Texas Hearing and Service Dogs training campus in Dripping Springs. Help Scooby and the Gang search the Haunted Maze for the Mummy, play games to win treats, decorate your own treat bag, try the Mystery Cake Walk. Costume contest for Most Original, Scariest and People's Choice. $5 per person (adults and children). All games included. For more information on Texas Hearing and Service Dogs, visit servicedogs.org.
Dinner By the Bite
Thursday, November 4 @ 6:30PM
Wilson Appliance
The last Dinner By the Bite was a doggone success and a howling good time with cooking demonstrations, fabulous food, libations and more! Hosted by Wilson Appliance in Dripping Springs, Dinner By the Bite features the fine food of local chefs who demonstrate how they make their signature dishes and then you eat the tasty results. Local winery Bell Springs Winery and local brewer Thirsty Planet will provide the perfect pairings for the incredible menu. For menu details and more information on this fun food event, click here.
Brighton Beach Memoirs
November 4, 5, 6, 11 and 12 @ 7:30PM and November 7 @ 2:00PM
Black Box Studio Theatre, Fine Arts Building, Room F206 at Dripping Springs High School
The Dripping Springs High School Theatre Department brings Brooklyn to the Hill Country with its production of Brighton Beach Memoirs, Neil Simon’s semi-autobiographical play. This will be the inaugural production in the Black Box Studio Theatre at the new high school campus, and a little different for Dripping Springs audiences who have not had a small theatre venue in town. This play is intended for teen and adult audiences. There is discussion of sexuality and mild language in this performance. Due to the limited audience seating in the Studio Theatre, patrons are encouraged to purchase tickets in advance at the DSHS Main Office (920 Hwy 290 W). Ticket are for sale now, $10 for adults and $5 for students in advance. At the door ALL tickets are $10.
2nd Annual Community Arts Exhibit and Sale
Saturday, November 6 @ 10:00AM-5:00PM
Wesley Gallery (27008 RR 12)
More than forty Central Texas artists and craftsmen will be showing in a variety of media under the trees and eaves of Wesley Gallery. Enjoy refreshments from Oak Creek Café and The Big Scoop, and vodka tastings from Dripping Springs Vodka. Something for everyone in the family. For more information call (888) 806-0678 or visit wesleygallery.com.
Empty Bowls
Sunday, November 7 @ 11:00AM – 3:00PM
Sunset Canyon Pottery (4002 E. Highway 290)
This 13th annual event sponsored by Dripping Springs Helping Hands benefits the Helping Hands Food Pantry, which twice each week serves over 300 households who simply do no have enough to eat. For just a $20 donation at the door, patrons select an original keepsake bowl from a choice of 1,000 to enjoy a choice of delicious gourmet soups and breads provided at no cost by restaurateurs in Dripping Springs and Austin. Area musicians will contribute the gift of live music, and patrons will have the opportunity to bid on gift items in a silent auction. For more information visit helpinghands-drippingsprings.org.
Veteran's Day Tribute
Thursday, November 11 @ 5:30PM
Dripping Springs Middle School Cafeteria
The Rotary Club of Dripping Springs hold its Annual Veteran’s Day Tribute with entertainment provided by Hill Country Community Band, DSHS Jazz Cats, Head to Toe Dance, and the DS Elementary Guitar & Fiddle Group. The Rotary will have food and refreshments available including hot dogs and hamburgers with the works. The Rotary invites you to this special tribute to veterans to help thank those men and women who have sacrificed so that we all may enjoy the American way of life. For additional information contact Tim Gregory at (512) 858-1160.
La Ventana Holiday Boutique
Saturday, November 13 @ 10:00AM - 3:00PM
La Venta Clubhouse, Driftwood
A variety of vendors with items for sale, and food and drinks available for purchase. Gate code will be posted at front along with signs leading to the Clubhouse. If you are a vendor and would like to participate email dperry@live.com for more information.
Holiday Market Brunch
Wednesday, November 17 @ 11:00AM - 1:30PM
The Terrace Club
The Dripping Springs Women's Club's holiday marketplace will feature their own retailers and artists. A finger food brunch will be served to enjoy while you browse. Tickets are $15 per person with Bloody Marys and Mimosas available at $4. For more information or to RSVP, please contact Laura Payne at (512) 894-0946.
Author Wendy Parnell at the Library
Thursday, November 18 @ 6:30PM
Dripping Springs Community Library (501 Sportsplex Drive)
Local author Wendy Parnell will share her new children's book, Musta Notta Gotta Lotta Sleep Last Night, with children of all ages and accompanying adults. Pajamas and favorite teddy bears are optional but welcomed at the hour-long interactive story time. Milk and cookies will be served. Copies of the book, inspired by the music of Joe Ely, will be available for purchase and signing by the author after story time with book sales benefiting the Friends of the Dripping Springs Community Library. For more information about this or other public library events, visit the library's website at dscl.org or call (512) 858-7825.
Sixth Annual Christmas On Mercer
Saturday, December 4
Downtown Dripping Springs
Hosted by the City of Dripping Springs and Dripping Springs Lions Club, the downtown Dripping Springs event will feature an old-fashioned holiday celebration including free music and live performances, arts and crafts booths, a trackless train and pony rides for kids, photo opportunities with Santa Claus, food and drinks. Santa and his Clydesdale-drawn carriage also promise to make a grand appearance. Admission is free. For more details, click here.
Texas H2Oasis Mustang Mare-y Christmas Barn Tour
Sunday, December 5 @ 1:00P - 5:00 PM
Five barns in the Dripping Springs area
Tour five premier, Western and English barns in the Dripping Springs area, all decorated for the Christmas season. Sample appetizers, tapas, and hors d'oeuvres from Koi Lantern, Nutty Brown Café, and Flores Mexican Restaurant. Enjoy live music by Jim Halfpenny, Jill Jones, Phil Lancaster, and Alison Moore, as well as training, dressage, and jumping demos. Tickets are $20 in advance or $30 at the door, $10 for kids 12 and under. For more information on this fundraiser for the Texas H2Oasis mustang rescue visit texash2oasis.org or call (512) 894-0105.
Christmas In the Hills Tour of Homes
Saturday, December 11 @ 10:00AM - 5:00PM
The Friends of the Dripping Springs Community Library’s annual holiday tour will include 4 homes, 2 B&Bs, the Dr. Pound Pioneer Homestead and the Dripping Springs Community Library. Homes are conveniently closely grouped together this year, leaving plenty of time to stop by the library to enjoy the bake sale, have some refreshments, see the children’s Book Tree and purchase raffle tickets. Each home’s decorations reflect the owner’s interests and style. Among the decorating themes this year are Americana and the Wild West, Family Traditions and Serenity. Tickets are $15 or $12 if ordered by mail by November 26. Mail check to: Friends of the Library, 501 Sportsplex, Dripping Springs, TX 78620. Tickets will be mailed to you on December 1. Tickets may also be purchased at the library. All money raised for this event is for the Dripping Springs Community Library. For ticket information call Donna Woody at (512) 858-2937 or (512) 963-5739.
Posted by DSBabble.com at Monday, October 25, 2010 7:33 AM 
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Categories: dripping springs events
Tags: dripping springs texas events calendar
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