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For Susan Welch, the cohost of the Classical Portfolio show that airs every Sunday from 5 to 6 p.m. on KWVH, her love affair with the arts began early in life. Her family visited museums and her mother taught her piano at a young age. She recalls her father, who loved classical music, stretched out on the floor listening to Igor Stravinsky’s ballet, Petrushka, for hours at a time. As a student, she played violin as well as piano, studied modern dance, tap, ballet, as well as literature and other fine arts. She is, she told me in a recent interview, “an extremely rightbrained person.”

The nonpartisan League of Women Voters of Hays County is hosting a wine tasting event at the Wimberley Community Center, February 2, from 6 to 8 p.m. Fine wines from Duchman, Salt Lick, Limestone Terrace and Graveyard Wineries will be available for sipping and savoring. Delectable snacks will round out the gustatory experience. In addition to the tasting, there will be a silent auction where guests can bid on a variety of items.

“After an extensive search, the Wimberley Players is proud to announce what they hope to be their most exciting season to date,” said Karin Cunningham, Vice President of Wimberley Players Marketing. “The selections for the 2024 season’s five productions includes an eclectic mix of popular, challenging and controversial plays.”

Ever wonder why some songs seem to take up residence in your mind and never let go? What is it about those compositions that draw you in? What makes a good song great? The Darren and Micah Show on KWVH is a show that can answer those questions. Two pros look at songs from two different perspectives — one from the angle of a musician and producer, and the other from the angle of a marketer.

The Stars Over Wimberley, a program of the Wimberley Valley Arts and Cultural Alliance, presents Winter Nights, a Singer- songwriter Showcase, January 9 and 10, 2024 at the Wimberley Playhouse, 550 Old Kyle Road. Ten artists will perform in six shows over the course of two evenings.

Murder, its resulting mayhem, and mirth delighted guests at Old Glory Ranch last week during the “Deck the Halls with Merry Murder” mystery theatre and dinner. More than a hundred guests attended the event. As the dinner got underway, news of a murder shocked diners and before long, everyone at the table fell under suspicion. As suspects were interrogated by tablemates and other participants, shocking revelations were exposed and soon, it appeared that multiple people had the motive, the means, and the opportunity to commit the crime. Just as diners inched their way to the truth, a scream split the air and a body turned up right before their eyes.

For families facing a crisis at this time of year, Christmas gift giving and receiving can seem like an unattainable goal. But thanks to Wimberley Good Neighbor, an all-volunteer organization, 25 families will get some of the Christmas spirit despite their circumstances.

The Shade Tree Cigar Lounge held its grand opening in Woodcreek last weekend. Owners Chad and Andrea Smith of Buda welcomed guests with a generous buffet of barbecued meats and tours of their spacious humidor offering a hundred premium cigars. Behind the bar serving beer and wine were managers Kirby and Sharon Rogers. Well located next to Hill Country Spirits, the lounge allows visitors to bring their own spirits purchased from their next door vendor.

Sure to help with veterinary fees associated with a new crop of puppies, Saori weaver Kathy Utts handed over a check for more than $3,000 to the Executive Director of the Wimberley Adoption Group and Rescue, Pat Davis, next to their boot at the group’s shop, Treasures on Twelve.

A glittering world of trees, Christmas music, decor and festive treats awaited merrymakers visiting the Winter Wonderland at the Community Center last weekend. A Chamber of Commerce annual event co-chaired by Jerri Roberts and Daina Slover, the two-day affair paired vendors with shoppers anticipating the upcoming holidays. As the Hill Country Band filled the room with lush melodies, Santa visited with children and buyers bid on holiday-themed items created by chamber members. Visitors voted on their favorite items. The winner of the Best Full-Sized Tree went to the Wimberley Chamber of Commerce; Best Wreath was won by Texas Regional Bank; and Best Centerpiece was awarded to Karen Poe. Lloyd Bishop of the Square Inn provided buggy rides, courtesy of Clydesdale Mickey, in a wintery white carriage perfect for ushering in the holiday spirit.