Texas CalendarSummer 2012
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North Texas
May 12, 26, June 9, 23 Chestnut Square offers Trolley Tour of Historic District
You’ll get an overview of some of McKinney’s loveliest homes and the history behind them in this interesting and entertaining trolley tour of the historic district on the second and fourth Saturdays of each month, $10 for adults, $7 for seniors, students and military. You can also tour Chestnut Square on Tuesday, Thursday or Saturday at 11 a.m. Chestnutsquare.org 972-562-8790.
May 3 – 6 Jefferson’s Historical Pilgrimage
The gardens are in full bloom and the historic homes are dressed for company as the gracious city of Jefferson welcomes guests to its fabulous Pilgrimage, including home tours and a Spring festival. Highlights include the Diamond Bessie Murder Trial Play and a Twilight Garden Stroll. theexcelsiorhouse.com, 800-490-7370.
May 3-6 /May 31- June 3 Canton’s World-Famous First Monday Trade Days
Explore an amazing, outdoor world of antiques, home decor, 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. firstmonday@cantontex.com 1-877-462-7467
May 5 Tea in Texas Tea Affair: Preserving our Landmarks
Tea in Texas Magazine presents a wonderful afternoon for tea enthusiasts at The Alexander Mansion in Dallas, home of the Dallas Woman’s Forum. The event includes a full afternoon tea, along with a talk by Dallas Author Dr. Cathy Roach, who will discuss Beatrix Potter’s vision to preserve an area of England known as the Lake District. Tea blending workshop, tour of the stately and historic Alexander Mansion, silent auction and prizes. Tickets are $39 for afternoon tea only, or $69 for all events. 1-5pm teaintexas.com 832-922-9335
May 5 Plano and McKinney Children’s Theatre’s Tea, McKinney
Youth Theatre Story Book Tea 2nd Annual Story Book Tea is a great opportunity to introduce young people to the tradition of afternoon tea, for a worthy cause. In addition to a lovely tea, guests will enjoy a performance from the musicals “Wizard of Oz,” “Annie and “Suessical Jr.” Each little princess attending tea will be escorted to her table by a prince. 11am-1pm at McKinney’s El Dorado Country Club. Tickets are $25. planochildrenstheatre.org.
May 12 Mother’s Day at The Chestnut Tree, Denton
Afternoon tea will be offered in honor of Mom at Chestnut Tree on May 12. Reservations are required for this special tea, which will include tea sandwiches, muffins, gourmet cheeses, fruit and dessert. $14 per person. After tea, Mom will enjoy taking in the sights, and the shops, on the Square. If you can’t make it to tea, consider making reservations for dinner that evening. It’s always memorable at Chestnut Tree. 940-591-9475.
May 17 “Food and Dickens” at the British Emporium, Grapevine
Dr. Don Vann, an expert on the works of Charles Dickens, will present a lecture on the subject of food in Dickens’ novels. The talk begins at 7, and tea and refreshments will be served. British Emporium is a North Texas hub of British culture, and a resource for teas, British foods and gifts. It is located at 214 N. Main Street in Grapevine. 817-421-2311
June 12 Bayless-Selby House’s Victorian Series, Denton
“If These Walls Could Talk” lecture series and the Victorian Home Series. On June 12 at 1:30, the Victorian Home topic will be “The Victorian Love Affair with Dishes: The Daughery Porcelain Collection,” which includes Tealeaf ironstone, and Flow Blue. A wonderful community resource, the Bayless-Selby House features Victorian decor, and offers tours. 317 West Mulberry Street. dentoncounty.com/bsh 940-349-2865
May 19 and June 16 Mineola’s Music in the Street
Ladies, the charming East Texas City of Mineola invites you to visit its lovely shops, restaurants, and museums while enjoying music from some of the best local artists. Enjoy Mineola’s Music on the Streets, featuring talented musicians, the third Saturday of the month. mineola.com.
May 2 Art History Brown Bag Lunch
Heard-Craig Center for the Arts, McKinney
The first Wednesday of each month- Art History Brown Bag series with artist Annie Royer, from 12:30 – 1:30 at the Heard Craig Hall Gallery. FREE Each session is “like getting an education in art history”. heardcraig.org 972-569-6909
All May- Into My Garden’s Garden Tea Party
Into My Garden in Plano invites you to a Garden Tea Party featuring your choice of loose tea in exquisite teapots, two savory tea sandwiches, a warm English scone, two breads and two pastries. $16.50 per person. Reservations required. 469-360-5821 reservations@intomygarden.com.
May 23 Tea and Conversation, Heard-Craig House McKinney
Brush up on your art history at this installment of Tea and Conversation, which will feature historian Anne Royer, who will speak about Texas Impressionism. The exhibit includes three paintings from the Heard Craig Center for the Arts. Sumptuous afternoon tea and a home tour follow. 2pm, $25 ($20 for HC League members) 972-569-6909, heardcraig.org.
June 9 Mayor’s Walk in Canton
Come on, get healthy in Canton! Get involved in The Mayor’s Walk in Cherry Creek Park. Everyone is invited to join Canton, recently designated the “Walking Capital of Texas,” as it works to promote good health. You’ll meet some charming new friends – walkers and canine companions are invited to attend this monthly gathering. 8:30am “To Your Health!”
August 25 Breast Cancer Awareness Tea and Fundraiser
This spectacular fundraiser benefits The American Cancer Society and includes a lovely tea, that is well attended by women’s groups, mothers and daughters, survivors and supporters. You’ll be wowed by the glorious table decor and fabulous hats at the at the DFW Marriott Airport South, 11 am-2pm Book your tickets at breastcancertea.com. Tickets are $40 per person or $350 for a table of 10. Sponsorship inquiries: breastcancertea@aol.com 972-965-2906.
Gulf Coast
Sycamore Grounds Coffee House, Pasadena
Silver Sycamore’s newest shop is now open!! Serving local goods and foods. 6:30am-6:30pm daily. 2502 Pansy, Pasadena, Texas 77503 281-487-4033
June 5 & August 28 Titanic Tea: Artifact Exhibit, Houston
The Houston Museum of Natural Science will host Titanic: The Artifact Exhibition during the 100th anniversary year of the Ship’s sinking. The blockbuster Exhibition be on view for six months. Titanic: The Artifact Exhibition allows guests to experience the legend of Titanic like never before. TEAinTEXAS will host a Titanic Tea to enjoy the first-class finery of afternoon tea along with the exhibit on June 5th and August 28th. $55 832-922-9335 teaintexas.com
NEW SATURDAY SEATING – call for details.
On Board the Titanic:
• A first-class ticket for a Titanic parlor suite started at $4,350, which would be approximately $50,000 today. The most expensive rooms were more than $80,000 in today’s dollars.
• A third-class ticket at Titanic cost $35, which is approximately $620 in today’s dollars. Up to 10 people stayed in each third-class room.
• There were only two bathtubs for the more than 700 third-class passengers.
May 12 Mother’s Day Tea, Serenitea Tea Room, Sugar Land
Celebrate Mother’s Day with a very special tea (offered all day long!) Enjoy a three-tiered Afternoon Tea service with assorted finger sandwiches, traditional scones served with lemon curd and clotted cream, a light dessert, and your choice of a pot of tea. All Moms will receive a gift compliment of Serenitea! Cost: $35/person (includes tax and gratuity). By reservation only, 281-491-4588 SereniteaTeaRoom.com
May 12 Mother’s Day Tea, Tomball
Magnolia Tree House of Tea will host their first Mother’s Day Tea during Mother’s Day weekend. 413 W. Main Tomball,
281 255-4832 (4tea)
May 12 Mother’s Day Tea, Caldwell
Mad Hatter – May 12th Mothers Day Tea 11:00, 12:30 and – 2:00 pm. Victorian tea in a historic Texas building, great savories and fun desserts. Complimentary $10 Gift Certificate for every Mother. 210 South Echols, Caldwell (outside of College Station) 979-567-3504
May 19-20 The Battle of Clear Creek, League City
A step back in Texas time for BBQ, Texas Ranger gun show, Victorian dancers, civil war battle and reenactment. History comes alive at the Butler Longhorn Museum, League City 281-332-1393 butlerlonghornmuseum.com
May 19, June 23, July 21, Aug 18 2012 Summer High Teas, Columbia
Prairie Street Heritage House Bed and Breakfast opens their The Camellia Room on Saturdays this Summer at 2:00 pm. Just south of Houston, a lovely drive for a scenic Texas afternoon. 1118 Prairie Street Columbus Texas 78934
979-732-5555
May 24 Create Your Own Tea, Spring
Crossroads Tea and Collections presents a tea blending workshop where you can express your inner inventor and create a personal blends to take home. Includes high tea and class. $22 By reservation only, 281-528-6550
July 17-31 Emerging Clay Artists Show, Houston
CAMEO will present the 6th Annual CAMEO Emerging Artists Show, an amazing exhibit of university and college professors and their emerging students who show exceptional talent in clay work. Invited instructors submit one work and invite 2 students who may submit two unique pieces each. Opening Reception July 21, 2012 from 6 to 9 pm FREE
18 Hands Gallery, 249 W 19th Street, Houston Heights
713-869-3099 / 18handsgallery.com / cameohouston.org
June 1-3 World Tea Expo, Las Vegas
World Tea Expo is the premier business-to-business event dedicated to specialty tea; it’s the three days each year when industry members determine trends, optimize product lines, increase knowledge and network with peers. Exhibition will showcase all types of tea making products and equipments, organic tea and herbs products. worldteaexpo.com
Quilt Show Calendar
Texas Quilt Museum is now Open
The Texas Quilt Museum features permanent and rotating exhibits, with an emphasis on Texas quilters and artists. 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. Call 979-249-4271 or visit Texasquiltmuseum.org.
May 4-5 Quilt Show during Jefferson Historical Pilgrimage
Jefferson’s popular Pilgrimage includes a Quilt Show May 4 and 5 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. in the Russell Building at 121 W. Austin Street in Jefferson. Learn more about Pilgrimage at www.theexcelsiorhouse.com.
May 18 – 19 Mayfest 2012
Birds of a Feather Quilt Show, Alvin
Lakeview Quilters’ Guild of Houston/Clear Lake presents at the Victory Camp at Living Stones Church. The 2012 Quilt Show celebrates the art of quilting and showcases some of the most beautiful works of the guild’s membership. lakeviewquiltersguild.org
June 1 – 2 Stars Over Abilene Regional Quilt Show
Abilene Quilters Guild presents a quilt show with Quilt Displays, snack bar, over 25 vendors, Hoffman Challenge, Member Challenge, Demonstrations and Classes. abilenequiltersguild.com
June 22 – 24 De Leon Quilt Show, De Leon
Show Hours 10-5 Friday and Saturday; 12-3 Sunday, Third Wednesday Quilters hosts at the High School Cafetorium.
June 23 Quilting and Needle Art Vendor Market
Ft Concho Commissary Building, 630 South Oaks, San Angelo 10 am – 4 pm. Free entrance and parking, vendors will be selling products to make quilts, etc and needle art supplies.
June 11 Livingston Piecemakers Quilt Guild Program, Mesquite.
Presented by the Mesquite Quilt Guild.
July 26 – 29 All Dolls Are Art 2012:
World of Make Believe, Austin, Wyndam Garden Inn., www.alldollart.com
August 10–11 Quilt Plano
The Quilters Guild of Plano presents this judged quilt show with more than 250 quilts, Viewer’s Choice, Silent Auction, special exhibits, door prizes, raffles and vendor fair. Plano Centre, 9 a.m. – 6 p.m. Friday and 9 a.m. – 5 p.m. Saturday. $6 admission. www.quiltersguildsofplano.org.
August 31- Sept 2 Vereins Quilt Guild of Fredericksburg Show.
Features quilts, vendors, boutique, tea room and raffle quilt. Friday and Saturday 10 – 5, Sunday 11 – 4.
www.vereinsquiltguild.com.
Sycamore Grounds Coffee House, Pasadena
Silver Sycamore’s newest shop is now open!! Serving local goods and foods. 6:30am-6:30pm daily. 2502 Pansy, Pasadena, Texas 77503 281-487-4033
June 5 & August 28 Titanic Tea: Artifact Exhibit, Houston
The Houston Museum of Natural Science will host Titanic: The Artifact Exhibition during the 100th anniversary year of the Ship’s sinking. The blockbuster Exhibition be on view for six months. Titanic: The Artifact Exhibition allows guests to experience the legend of Titanic like never before. TEAinTEXAS will host a Titanic Tea to enjoy the first-class finery of afternoon tea along with the exhibit on June 5th and August 28th. $55 832-922-9335 teaintexas.com NEW SATURDAY SEATING – call for details.
On Board the Titanic:
• A first-class ticket for a Titanic parlor suite started at $4,350, which would be approximately $50,000 today. The most expensive rooms were more than $80,000 in today’s dollars.
• A third-class ticket at Titanic cost $35, which is approximately $620 in today’s dollars. Up to 10 people stayed in each third-class room.
• There were only two bathtubs for the more than 700 third-class passengers.
May 12 Mother’s Day Tea, Serenitea Tea Room, Sugar Land
Celebrate Mother’s Day with a very special tea (offered all day long!) Enjoy a three-tiered Afternoon Tea service with assorted finger sandwiches, traditional scones served with lemon curd and clotted cream, a light dessert, and your choice of a pot of tea. All Moms will receive a gift compliment of Serenitea! Cost: $35/person (includes tax and gratuity). By reservation only, 281-491-4588 SereniteaTeaRoom.com
May 12 Mother’s Day Tea, Tomball
Magnolia Tree House of Tea will host their first Mother’s Day Tea during Mother’s Day weekend. 413 W. Main Tomball, 281 255-4832 (4tea)
May 12 Mother’s Day Tea, Calvert
Mad Hatter – May 12th Mothers Day Tea 11:00, 12:30 and – 2:00 pm. Victorian tea in a historic Texas building, great savories and fun desserts. Complimentary $10 Gift Certificate for every Mother. 210 South Echols, Caldwell (outside of College Station) 979-567-3504
May 19-20 The Battle of Clear Creek, League City
A step back in Texas time for BBQ, Texas Ranger gun show, Victorian dancers, civil war battle and reenactment. History comes alive at the Butler Longhorn Museum, League City 281-332-1393 butlerlonghornmuseum.com
May 19, June 23, July 21, Aug 18 2012 Summer High Teas, Columbia
Prairie Street Heritage House Bed and Breakfast opens their The Camellia Room on Saturdays this Summer at 2:00 pm. Just south of Houston, a lovely drive for a scenic Texas afternoon. 1118 Prairie Street Columbus Texas 78934
979-732-5555
May 24 Create Your Own Tea, Spring
Crossroads Tea and Collections presents a tea blending workshop where you can express your inner inventor and create a personal blends to take home. Includes high tea and class. $22 By reservation only, 281-528-6550
July 17-31 Emerging Clay Artists Show, Houston
CAMEO will present the 6th Annual CAMEO Emerging Artists Show, an amazing exhibit of university and college professors and their emerging students who show exceptional talent in clay work. Invited instructors submit one work and invite 2 students who may submit two unique pieces each. Opening Reception July 21, 2012 from 6 to 9 pm FREE
18 Hands Gallery, 249 W 19th Street, Houston Heights
713-869-3099 / 18handsgallery.com / cameohouston.org
June 1-3 World Tea Expo, Las Vegas
World Tea Expo is the premier business-to-business event dedicated to specialty tea; it’s the three days each year when industry members determine trends, optimize product lines, increase knowledge and network with peers. Exhibition will showcase all types of tea making products and equipments, organic tea and herbs products. worldteaexpo.com
