Texas CalendarWinter 2012
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North Texas
December 29 Jan. 1; February 2 5; March 1 4 / WorldFamous First Monday Trade Days, Canton
Explore an amazing, outdoor world of antiques, home décor, clothing and gift items at Canton’s First Monday Trade Days. While in town, you can visit the charming Square. At the First Monday Grounds, there are more than 7,000 vendors. Don’t miss the antiques in the Civic Center. First Monday starts on the Thursday before the first Monday of the month. It concludes the Sunday before the first Monday. 18774627467; Fax: (903) 5671872, firstmonday@cantontex.com, Download your free First Monday IPhone app on ITunes, or follow First Monday on Facebook and Twitter “Canton TX Big Shopping.” www.firstmondaycanton.com
January 28 Quilling Workshop, The BaylessSelby House’s Victorian Home Series, Denton
Denton’s BaylessSelby House keeps history alive by teaching the Victorian art of quilling on January 28 from 1:30 p.m. 2:45 p.m.. You will make and take a special treasure using this delicate paper art form. $5. www.dentoncounty.com/bsh or
9403492865. Seating is limited.
February 4 / New Year’s Afternoon Tea by Project Tea at Eastminster Church, Dallas
Project Tea hosts a New Year’s Tea presented by Lone Star Teas CocoAndre Chocolate. It features a threecouse tea, tea and chocolate tasting, and a tea lecture by Penny Ward entitled “Making the Most of 2012: Etiquette and Manners.” Other highlights: a silent auction, door prizes, and each guest will receive a swag bag. 112pm, Eastminster Church, 6550 Samuel Boulevard, Dallas. Cost is $65 per person, and a portion of the proceeds will benefit the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation/North Texas Division. Ticket deadline is January 28. www.ProjectTea.com or 2143150532.
February 8 / Tea and Conversation at the HeardCraig House, McKinney
Lecturer Janice Byrd presents “Out of Africa,” relating the story of Danish author Karen Blixen (Isak Dinesen). A sumptuous afternoon tea, featuring fabulous desserts and other delights, follows the program, and a tour of the historic HeardCraig h house completes the afternoon. 2pm, Cost is $25 (or $20 for HeardCraig League members). Reservations: 9725696909. www.heardcraig.org.
February 1112 Valentine’s Tea at Nee Nee’s, Plano
Celebrate Valentine’s Day with a special tea at Nee Nee’s. Denise will serve a delicious 3course afternoon tea. Call 4694414679 for reservations or visit Nee Nee’s web site at www.neeneetearoom.com
February 12 and 14 / The Sweetheart Tea, Into My Garden Tea Room, Plano
Make unforgettable memories with those you cherish, at Into My Garden’s threecourse Valentine’s Tea. $28.86/person includes tax and gratuity. The children’s Sweetheart Tea has a heartshaped tea sandwich and additional goodies. Each child will make a keepsake bracelet. $24.30/person includes tax and gratuity. Reservations a must. 4693605821 or intomygardentearoom@yahoo.com.
February 16 19 Canton’s Western Swing Festival
Put on your dancing shoes and head to Canton for the 4th Annual Canton Swing Festival, to be held in the Civic Center. It’s $30 per day, $75 for a 3day pass or $20 per day after
5 p.m. Call 8002436502 or visit www.swingcanton.com.
February 18 Mineola’s Ladies’ Day Out, Mineola
Ladies, the charming East Texas City of Mineola invites you to visit its lovely shops, restaurants, museums and other attractions. On Ladies’ Day Out, merchants make the town festive by wearing Kentucky Derbystyle hats, and you get to choose the winner of this hat contest! They also offer refreshments, special sales, door prizes, and other fun things in their shops.You’ll also enjoy Mineola’s Music on the Streets, featuring East Texas’ talented musicians, the third Saturday of the month. Learn more about Mineola at www.mineola.com
Tuesdays at Chocolate Angel, Richardson / Fashionista Tuesdays
Head over to Chocolate Angel for a fun and informative fashion show every Tuesday. Lunch in the renowned ambiance of this beloved tea room, and get fashion inspiration compliments of neighboring boutiques Get Noticed and Beaucoup. The shows are from 11 to 2. Call to reserve your table on the front row. 9722348099. Chocolate Angel is located at 635 W. Campbell Road. www.chocolateangel.com for more events.
First Thursday of the Month at Gather, McKinney
Enjoy exquisite afternoon tea treats and teas at Gather, 207 East Virginia. Afternoon tea on the first Thursday of the month is free. 9725488882. www.gathermckinney.com
Save the Date: March 28 April 1 / European Tea Room at the Alexander Mansion, Dallas
The historic Alexander Mansion’s European Tea Room is open for tea twice a year, including the Spring Tea. Chef Dawn Knowlton creates a fabulous menu, served on fine china in the exquisite setting of the Alexander Mansion. Service is from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., price is $45 for adults and $15 for children under twelve. Reservations required: 2148234533 or
www.alexandermansion.com.
Gulf Coast
February 3-4th
Titanic Mystery Dinner, Longhorn Tea & Victorian Sweetheart Ball
Please join us and make a memory with your sweetheart or friend as we re-create 19th Century ambience. Start aboard Titanic, then rangle at the Lornhorn Museum for lunch/tea. Re-visit The Victorian Ball Room, as you step lively to the music of Celtaire String Band and enjoy the Dance Mistress J’Nean Henderson calling her favorite dances. Victorian or Evening Attire is Requested. Tickets @ 713-299-4777
February 11-12th Sweetheart Tea
Four Friends Tea Room – Pearland, TX
A special Valentines menu will be offered with heart-shaped sandwiches and cakes, fresh fruit, scones, and tea. Cost is 16.00 per person. Reservations are suggested. Contact Four Friends at fourfriendstea@aol.com or call 281-485-6484.
February 12th Chocolate Tea Tasting
Path of Tea – Houston, TX
Come visit the Organic Sniffing Bar and try a new bland while discovering special treats in the shop. Call 713-252-4473 or visit Pathoftea.com
February 14th Valentines Candlelight Dinner
Silver Sycamore Tea Room – Pasadena, TX
By Reservation Only, special menu, desserts and ambiance for special couples. Two Seatings available, last year this event sold out! 2011 Special – add a Bed and Breakfast stay at discounted rates. Call 281-487-4033
Laredo invites Texas to Washington’s Birthday
One of the Top 100 Events in North America. Destinations magazine indicates that the Washington’s Birthday Celebration offers excellent entertainment value to both tour groups and individual travelers from around the world. Events include: Washington’s Birthday Parade, Society of Martha Washington Colonial Pageant & Ball, Taste of Laredo, and the International Bridge Ceremony.
Quilt Show Calendar
January 12-14 Oklahoma City Winter Quilt Show
The Eleventh Annual Oklahoma City Winter Quilt Show at the Cox Convention Center focuses on quilting, embroidery and sewing. Ricky Tims, musician and contemporary quiltmaker, of Tims Art Quilt Studio, is the Special Guest Speaker. The show features classes by top industry educators designers and TV personalities, a vendor mall with 140 booths with quilting, embroidery, sewing and needle arts, exhibits from across the country. There will be free lectures and trunk shows. Quilts appraised at the show. Admission is $8 per day. Three-day pass: $15. www.qscexpos.com or 775-971-9266.
January 27 – 29 Quilts on the Bayou, Jefferson
Sponsored by the Jefferson Regional Quilt Alliance and the Jeffersonian Institute, Quilts on the Bayou is a major attraction in the lovely East Texas City of Jefferson. It is a viewer’s choice open show with cash awards, workshops, demonstration, lectures, door prizes, raffle quilt, vendors mall and special exhibits. New this year is a Youth Category for quilters 17 and under. Featured Workshop: Anita Solomon’s Arrowhead block taught by Jody Rosenhauer of Quilter’s Quarters in Conroe. Admission is $5 for adults, $4 for children 6 – 12 or $9 for a three-day pass. www.jeffersonquiltshow.com or 903-755-2095
February 3-4 A Tuscan Garden Quilt Show 2012, Brenham
1101 Hwy 290 W, Visit scenic Brenham Texas for this popular show held at the Fireman’s Training Center in Brenham. www.friendshipquiltguild.com
February 17- 18 Bear Creek Quilt Guild Show, Hurst
“Quilts Across America … binding Us Together” This show will be held at the Hurst Conference Center, 1601 Campus Drive, from 10 a.m. – 8 p.m. on Friday and 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. on Saturday. Admission is $7. The show includes more than 200 quilts and enjoy vendor fair, demos, exhibits, a silent auction and block challenge display, children’s quilts, door prizes, and a raffle of the Guild’s “Summer Solstice” quilt. www.bearcreekquiltguild.org/show
Feb 24 – Feb 25 Best Little Quilt Show in Texas, La Grange
Presented by: Colorado Valley Quilt Guild at the Fayette County Fair Grounds, Highway 77 North. More than 150 quilts in the judged show; vendors; raffle quilt drawing. Other special exhibits in conjuction with show at various venues in La Grange. Contact: Terry Tomlin, Show Chair 256-883-5485 www.cvquiltguild.com
March 2-3 Tri-County “Pieceful Moments”, Cypress
Located at the Berry Center in north Houston, off of Barker Cypress Rd. www.tricountyquiltguild.org
March 9 – 11 Dallas Quilt Celebration, Dallas
The Quilter’s Guild of Dallas Presents the Dallas Quilt Celebration, “In Full Bloom” at Dallas Market Hall. Show hours are Firday and Saturday, 10 a.m. – 6 p.m. and Sunday noon – 5 p.m. More than 400 quilts will be on display. The event includes appraisals, exhibits, demonstrations, a mini quilt auction, guided quilt tours, 150 vendors and more than $14,000 in prize money.
March 23 – 24 Quilts, Quilts, Quilts, Act VII, Victoria Quilt Guild of Greater Victoria presents Quilts, Vendors, Lunchroom and Fabric Challenge at First United Methodist Church, Christian Life Center. 407 N. Bridge, Victoria www.quiltguildvictoria.org
March 30 – 31 Shades of Texas Quilt Show, Killeen
The Crossroads to Texas Quilt Guild presents a judged show/Hoffman Challenge/vendors/displays Killeen Civic and Conference Center. 3601 South W. S. Young Drive.9 a.m. – 5 p.m. cttquiltguild.org
254.699.5920/554.2674
Texas Quilt Museum is now Open
The Texas Quilt Museum features permanent and rotating exhibits, with an emphasis on Texas quilters and artists. Created by International Quilt Festival founder Karey Bresenhan of Houston, the museum is located at 140 West Colorado in La Grange. Thursdays through Saturdays from 10 – 4 or by appointment. Admission is $8, or $6 for seniors and students. 979-249-4271 or Texasquiltmuseum.org.
