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Donning concert black for the first time in 2024, the Wimberley Valley Big Band will perform on Saturday, January 27, from 7 to 9 p.m. at the Wimberley VFW Post #6441.

An exhibition titled “Shape Shift” opens January 20 at ARTSPACE, 111 River Road, Suite 100, in Wimberley and continues through February 24. A reception to kick off the event will be from 5 to 7 p.m. in the building formerly known as the Sugar Shack.

The 10th annual Concert in the Park series is underway at Blue Hole Regional Park. Every Friday in April, live music will be played at the Blue Hole Swimming Area from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m.

Concert in the Park

The Wimberley Valley Art League announces its next juried show which will be a hybrid show. The juror is Austin artist Joseph Hammer. The show begins on Thursday, April 7 at the Wimberley community center. This show will continue until Tuesday, July 12. The show will also be available on line at wimberleyvalleyartleague.org. The show will feature 50 works by local talented artists. Check our website for more information about the show. 1st, 2nd, and 3rd prizes will be awarded and we will have an honorable mention category. All submissions will be for sale so if you are interested in obtaining great original art from our talented members, this is your chance to do so. Not all artists will be represented at this show but you can access other artists on our website by clicking on the members gallery. There is great art to be viewed and most are for sale. Watch for future emails regarding our future shows. Of course you may access our website any time for the most current info. wimberleyvalleyartleague.org

Katherine Anne Porter School will host a Chefs Dinner Fundraiser April 9 at the Wimberley VFW Post 6441 from 6 pm. to 8:30 p.m. featuring four of Wimberley’s top restaurant chefs, with kitchen support from the student chefs in KAPS’ after school cooking program. At $35 a plate, the evening of high-end dining is sure to sell out quickly, so plan to arrive early or - better yet - buy your tickets online in advance.

Doug is a young, high-spirited pup. He is always very excited to meet all the other residents at the refuge, and he loves to run and wrestle. Doug has been working on learning his doggy manners from some of the older dogs he’s been introduced to and he is an apt pupil and quick learner. He would love an active family. Doug a hound mix, is seven months old and weighs 36 pounds. If you are interested in Doug or any other dog, fill out a WAG adoption application at www.wimberleywagrescue.org or call 512-847-3200.