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Are you one of those people who conjures up images of people to match
their monikers? How about Dusty Britches? And Hoppy Hopkins. Rusty
Cox. Doc Moore, Tom Wells and Maggie Meek. Whoa, how about Standing
Eagle Baez?
Looking over the names of the more than forty performers that will
be entertaining us (for FREE!) during Living History Day almost seems
a stroll among the esoteric and mysterious. A few more that prod the
imagination are Vaquero Productions, Tim Tingle, Y.O. Longhorns, and
the Hill Country Archeological Association.
So, what do all these names have in common? Each knows something you
could know. And all of them will be on the Schreiner University campus
– some under trees, some under tents, teepees, and other shelters
– to tell you what you could know.
From 9 am to 3 pm on Friday, 26 September, the Texas Heritage Music
Foundation and supporters will sponsor the Living History Day. And
that’s the third thing they have in common: all forty-plus are
historians, each with a specialty. Between them we’re looking
at over a thousand years of historical knowledge and experience.
Since the date for the Living History Day is carefully chosen each
year to celebrate the life of America’s Blues Yodeler and Father
of Country Music – Jimmie Rodgers – it’s only fitting
that one of our local actors, Tony Navarra, will spend the day spinning
tales of him. Others will perform songs, discuss songwriting, make
quilts, weave pine needles, relate
historical stories of courage and adventure. And if you’re a
television addict you’ll love this part: if a subject bores
you, move on! With over forty different performers spotted around
several acres, you won’t be bored long.
So, what will you be doing that day? The lawn can wait another day
or two. History, of course, waits for no one –and this Living
History Day is a one-day only affair that you should take advantage
of. There’s something about ambling the grounds around the Schreiner
campus that is relaxing – seems like a carnival - and makes
kids receptive to information.
While most local teachers know about this event – in fact, many
bring their students – if your children’s teachers don’t
know, inform them. And be aware that this event is not geared down
for children. The music alone makes it an adult adventure.
On Friday, the 26th of September, from 9 am to 3 pm, on the beautifully
landscaped grounds of Schreiner University in Kerrville, the Texas
Heritage Music Foundation is providing free entertainment and priceless
history. You know there will be lots to do for your entire family
and all your friends. You know it won’t cost more than the gas
to get there. You have a decision to make and a calendar to mark.
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