Evening of Yoga & Wine
Evening of Yoga & Wine with Tiffany Schreiner @ Salado Wine Seller.
6:30-7:30 pm Yoga
7:30-9:00 pm Wine & refreshments
Reservations: [email protected]
$18/person or $30/couple
Total relaxation for body and soul!
www.salado.com
We’re in Texas Highways magazine!
Texas Highways
We’re mentioned on page 10 by reporter Nola McKey. She stopped by to check out the chicken paintings by Lonnie Edwards. Her article “Surprising Salado” details many of the Salado artists that she met on a recent weekend trip to Salado. The online version is at http://www.texashighways.com/index.php/component/content/article/37-departments/6038-postcards-surprising-salado
From the article, “Surprising Salado”, Texas Highways, December 2009:
“…I headed to the Salado Wine Seller to see some of the chicken paintings–colorful assemblies of lines, swirls, and dots–for myself. Owner June Ritterbusch not only sells Texas wines and offers wine tastings in the two-story, cedar-clad building, but she also displays works by local artists, many of them in the contemporary vein…”
Salado Wine Seller in Texas Monthly
In the December 2009 issue of Texas Monthly, Jordan Breal recommends folks “Veer off I-35 to explore this lively stretch of boutiques, bistros, and gift shops galore“. We’re listed us as one of 8 businesses in Salado on Main Street to visit. Check it out at http://www.texasmonthly.com/2009-12-01/streetsmarts.php
December 2009
Celebrity Bartender Night, Thursday October 29
Our first celebrity for “Celebrity Bartender Night” was a clown! Grainger Esch and Tony Blackman came by to serve customers their wine and entertain them a bit.
- stop clowning & pour the wine!
This gave us a great chance to remind everyone about the current performance at Salado Silver Spur Theater.
Fans of playwright John Van Druten’s “Bell, Book and Candle” get an entertainment bonus when they see the enchantingly funny, romantic comedy at the Salado Silver Spur Theater (108 Royal St., Downtown), weekends through Nov. 6: Dancer Michelle Stuckey of Austin.Director KD Sperling of Round Rock, has brought the script’s oft-mentioned “Zodiac Club” — a gathering place for witches and warlocks — to life by featuring a spell-binding and mystifying, if not magical, dance number by Stuckey.
The attractive dancer, who trained and competed in gymnastics under the legendary Bela Karolyi, began dance lessons at age 15 and competed with Broadway Performance Academy ’s (BPA) first Senior Elite Company. She performed with BPA in the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade, Harley Davidson Fashion show, and Encore Nationals in Las Vegas .
Now finishing her BFA in Dance at the University of Texas, Stuckey also has performed at Zachary Scott Theater (Austin) in “Jesus Christ Superstar” and the Zach’s “75th Anniversary Gala Concert.” In spring 2008, Stuckey performed at “The Long Center (Austin) Opening Gala.” She also has a featured role for Director Terrence Mallick’s “Tree Of Life,“ starring Angelina Jolie and Brad Pitt. The film is set to release this Christmas.
Weekend show times are at 7:30 p.m. on Fridays and at 2 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. on Saturdays. Evening shows are $15 for adults; $12 for senior citizens, military personnel and students with ID; and $8 for children aged 12 and under. For matinees, admission is $10, $8 and $8, respectively. Group rates also are available. For reservations, call the Silver Spur box office at 254-947-3456. For more info or directions, visit http://www.saladosilverspurtheater.com/.
The play, set in the 1940s and popular for decades, revolves around the life of a pretty New York City witch, Gillian Holroyd. Her world is turned upside-down when she casts a love spell on her handsome neighbor, a publisher. Meanwhile, her nefarious brother and eccentric aunt practice their own spells, knowing that true love typically terminates a witch’s powers.
The ensemble cast also features newcomer Paige Newman of Waco as the sultry witch Gillian and Karen Ewton and Mary Bentley, both Saladoans, alternating as her” Aunt Queenie, a comical witch-in-training. Spur Technical Director Tony Blackman is the mischievous prankster brother Nicky Holroyd.
Tom Rolls is the handsome apartment neighbor Shepherd Henderson, “smitten” and mesmerized by his apartment manager Gillian. Newcomer Kevin Reid is author Sydney Redlitch who serves up a lively turn as the less-than-taciturn expert on witchcraft.
ABOUT THE SILVER SPUR:
Now in its sixth year, this first-class venue is located in the renovated Guest and Sanford Granary & Feed Co., a few blocks from the IH-35 Corridor. Reviving a bygone era of family entertainment, the theater offers its trademark blend of live vaudeville acts, live music, plays and classic cinema. Weddings, reunions, business conferences, concerts, field trips, dances, even customized private shows are held in the historical venue, with catering available from the Stagecoach Inn and nearby restaurants.
FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION OR INTERVIEWS:
Grainger Esch, Executive Dir., Salado Silver Spur Theater, 254-947-3456; [email protected]
Preston F. Kirk, APR, Kirk Public Relations, Austin , TX , 830-693-4447;[email protected]
EVENT LISTING SYNOPSIS: “Bell, Book and Candle,” weekends, Oct. 9 – Nov. 6. John Van Druten’s enchantingly funny, romantic comedy, explores the life of a pretty — but vengeful — New York City witch. Her world is turned upside-down when she casts a love spell on her handsome neighbor, a publisher. Meanwhile, her nefarious brother and eccentric aunt practice their own spells, knowing that true love typically terminates a witch’s powers. Performances, Fridays and Saturdays at 7:30 p.m., with 2 p.m. Saturday matinees. $15 for adults; $12 for senior citizens, military personnel and students with ID; and $8 for children aged 12 and under; matinees prices, $10, $8 and $8, respectively. Group rates available. For reservations, call the box office, 254-947-3456. For directions or more info, http://www.saladosilverspurtheater.com/
Salado Humane Society Annual Fundraiser
this doggie needs a home!
Salado Humane Society will have it’s annual fundraiser on October 16, 2009 at the Salado Wine Seller at 6:00 p.m. There will be a silent auction with many beautiful items up for bid, along with catering provided by Johnny’s BBQ of Salado. Cash Wine Bar. This annual fundraiser is very important for our group in order to continue each year helping homeless and abused dogs in cats in our area, paying veterinary bills for them, food, bedding and many other essential items for them. Tickets are $ 20 and available at Salado Vet Hospital, Stanford Court of Salado, or call our hotline at 254-947-0051 and we will make sure to reserve a ticket for you. Hope to see you there!
And by the way, this dog needs a home. Go to the Humane Society’s website, http://www.petfinder.com/shelters/TX872.html and help ’em out!
Beloved Dog inspires show at Silver Spur Theater
by Emily Toman | Lifestyles Writer
Published: August 27, 2009
http://www.tdtnews.com/story/2009/08/27/60235
Tony Blackman, left, Tom Rolls and Kelly Van Cleave perform as the ringmaster, “Soapy Stillwater” and the clown host in “Gone to the Dogs,” which opens Friday at the Salado Silver Spur Theater. (Clint Bittenbinder/Telegram)
SALADO – Grainger Esch has always loved dogs – so much that he wanted to put his own Fox Terrier-Chihuahua mix, Sanchez, in a canine variety show at the Salado Silver Spur Theater. But just a couple of months ago, Sanchez died after being hit by a car, and Esch lost his star performer.
“He would have stolen the show,” said Esch, the theater’s executive director. “I’m convinced of that.”
The Salado Silver Spur Theater will carry on with its new variety show “Gone to the Dogs” at 7:30 p.m. Fridays and 2 and 7:30 p.m. Saturdays, beginning this weekend through Sept. 26. Proceeds benefit area animal shelters. Before each show, the Salado Humane Society, Forgotten Friends Rescue of Leander and the Bell Area Animal Shelter will have dogs and cats available for adoption.
The theater continues its tradition of vaudeville-style shows that combine different sketches, slapstick comedy and performances, usually including a comical crisis where everyone scrambles to keep the show going.
“It’s kind of like the Muppet Show, although we’re not puppets,” Esch said.
The five-week show won’t feature actual dog performers, unless you count the “invisible dog.”
“He’s real, he’s just invisible,” performer Tom Rolls said. “I’ve seen him.”
Rolls will introduce a new character Soapy Stillwater, an old janitor who worked at the 1950s Guest and Sanford Ganary before it became the Silver Spur Theater.
“Thirty years later, they find him sleeping in the back,” Rolls said. “It’s always fun to have a janitor-type character in the show.”
Different guests will perform each night, and this weekend features singer-songwriter Richard Paul Thomas. On screen, the show features vintage cartoons and Charlie Chaplin’s silent film “A Dog’s Life” with live piano accompaniment and sound effects.
Tony Blackman, technical director and performer, said that although the theater is known for its old-fashioned variety acts, it has ventured into something new with “Gone to the Dogs.”
“We’ve never done anything quite like this,” he said.
Each weekend, performers will dedicate the show to a different animal shelter and bring homeless dogs on stage, introducing them to the audience for adoption.
“Hopefully, we can find a home for the fellas,” Esch said.
He said the show offers lighted-hearted themes for all ages. Children love the slapstick, and adults enjoy the jokes.
“It’s harkening back to a simpler time,” he said. “There’s not a heavy message to these shows other than to have fun and laugh a lot.”
To make reservations for “Gone to the Dogs,” call 254-947-3456. For more information, go to www.silverspurtheater.com.
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GUESTS
AUG. 28-29: Singer-songwriter Richard Paul Thomas
Sept. 4-5: Cowgirl rope spinner and comedian Karen Quest
Sept. 11-12: Band Lou Wow and the Poi Boys performing on stilts
Sept. 18-19: Juggler and comedian Jim Maltman
Sept. 25-26: Comedian Kevin Carr
Menu for Progressive Taste of Salado–AUG 4th
Don’t forget! August 4th is approaching soon. Reservations are required.
The progression of the evening will include:
1st Pairing – Salado Wine Seller
Appetizers upon Arrival at Salado Wine Seller
Citrus Poached Shrimp with Cool Mango Salsa served on individual spoons
Smoked Duck and Potato “Croquette” with Wild Mushroom Drizzle
Watermelon, Heirloom Tomato and Basil Bites with Balsamic Drizzle
Paired with Brennan Viognier from Comanche, TX
2nd Pairing – Inn on the Creek
First Course Selections Presented at Inn on the Creek
Bouchon Goat Cheese Trio with Arugala Salad paired with Llano Estacado Viviana from Lubbock, TX
Escargot Parisian paired with McPherson Sangiovese from Lubbock, TX
3rd Pairing – The Range at the Barton House
Entrée Course Presented at The Range Restaurant
Ancho-Espresso Rubbed and Smoked Filet of Beef over Smoked Cheddar Mashed, Grilled Veggies and Red Caboose Cabernet Sauvignon-Merlot Reduction Sauce paired with Red Caboose Cabernet Sauvignon-Merlot blend from Meridian, TX but grown by our very own June Ritterbusch at Salado Wine Seller
4th Pairing – Gregory’s of Salado
(Course presentation provided by Adelea’s on Main)
Dessert Course Presented by Adelea’s on Main at Gregory’s of Salado
Assorted Truffles paired with Pleasant Hill Rosso Port and Pleasant Hill Tawny Port from Brenham, TX & Texas Hills Orange Muscato from Johnson City, TX
Please arrange your evening schedule to allow three to four hours for this unique culinary experience.
Please click here to make your reservation. Your reservation will be guaranteed with the credit card number you provided. An increase or decrease in party size must be requested prior to July 28th, and is subject to availability. Given this is a pre-billed event refunds are not possible, however gifting your reservation to another party is encouraged.
If you have any additional questions, or if there is any additional planning we can do to make your evening with us more enjoyable, please don’t hesitate to contact us at (254) 947-5554.
We look forward to seeing you soon!
In the Spirit of Hospitality,
The 2009 Participants of A Progressive Taste of Salado
Salado Creek Outfitters
Looking for recreation opportunities in Salado? Let me tell you where you need to go, Salado Creek Outfitters!
Jeff Warren has plenty of great ideas, and he sent me this note so I could tell you what’s happening now that it’s hot. I’m too busy right now working in the vineyard to join him on a kayak adventure, but maybe after harvest? If you go, be sure to come in and tell me how it went, I’ll be chilling some pinot grigio for you!
From Jeff:
Breaking News:
- Salado Creek Outfitters is now open 7 days a week to serve you better. New hours are 7am-7pm Monday-Saturday and 12pm-5pm on Sundays.
- Look for our weekly column every Friday in the Killeen Daily Herald sports section. Each week the column will focus on Exploring the Outdoors. If you want a copy each week please e-mail me and let me know. I have attached the first 2 to this e-mail. This week’s column (July 10th) highlights a special program being run by Bob Maindelle of Holding the Line Guide Service, a Salado based business. Bob has several kids fishing programs available and one of these is the SKIFF program (Soldiers Kids Involved in Fishing Fun.) This program enables kids whose parents are deployed to enjoy a free fishing trip courtesy of Bob and the Austin Fly Fishing association. Bob is also available at very reasonable rates to take your kids fishing. He is a top notch guide and real pro at catching fish on Stillhouse and Belton. He can be reached through his website at www.holdingthelineguideservice.com .
Kayaking:
- Guided trips are available The rates vary depending on length of trip and number of participants but start as low as $25 per person for a half day trip. Guided trips help make your paddling more enjoyable without having to worry about planning and knowledge of the river or lake and shuttle service. Shuttle service is provided as part of the guide service.
- We now have 11 boats in our rental fleet. Rates are $25 for a 1 day rental. Paddles and life jackets are included. Shuttle service is available.
- Join our kayaking club for free. Here’s how- Register for your free Facebook account at www.facebook.com and once you have your account simply search for Cen-Tex paddlers and fill out a request to join our group. Our next trip is to Inks Lake on July 25th. We will depart Salado Creek Outfitters at 7am and return sometime that evening. See Cen-Tex paddlers on Facebook for more details.
Fishing Report:
- Salado Creek- kids are catching perch on worms fished under bobbers near the I-35 bridge and in Sherrill park under the pecan tree. Small bass are being caught on minnows or small spinnerbaits and topwater lures. Catfish are biting minnows and chicken livers.
- Stillhouse Hollow: Good numbers of medium size crappie are being caught at night using lights and minnows in 25-30 ft of water along with some good size largemouth bass and white bass. Fishing guide Bob Maindelle (www.holdingthelineguideservice.com) reports some topwater action on whites and largemouths early in the AM and then some success running downriggers with pet spoons later in the day. Check out his website blog for more details.
- Belton Lake: Customers are reporting some hybrids and whites being caught in deeper water (40 ft.) at night on live shad and minnows. Also reporting some largemouth action with topwaters and spinners at first light in coves adjacent to deep water. Bob Maindelle reports some success on downriggers for hybrids and whites suspended near concentrations of baitfish.
Screenprinting:
- We are keeping busy with screenprinting T-Shirts and Uniforms. Rates start as low as $7.00 per shirt for 1 color designs. We also do Team Uniforms and have a wide selection in our catalogs.
Football Registration:
- We are accepting registration for Salado Youth Football. Call or e-mail us for more details.
Closeouts:
- Closeout prices on several 2008 fishing reels including Shimano Curado.
- Clearance Sale on several styles of shoes, mens and womens.
- We have marked several of our 2009 baseball bats at clearance prices!
Facebook:
- Become a fan of Salado Creek Outfitters on Facebook. Do a search for our page by typing Salado Creek Outfitters in the search box and sign up to be a fan.
Thanks to your support our business is doing well and we look forward to seeing each of you in the store. As always, if you do not wish to receive e-mail updates from us, simply reply to this e-mail and let us know.
Thanks,
Jeff Warren
Owner
Salado Creek Outfitters
254-947-8239
Progressive Taste of Salado
Scheduled for August 4th, 2009
Starts promptly at 5:45 and lasts 3-4 hours
The businesses of Salado would like to invite you to a multi course experience. Start at the Salado Wine Seller with a glass of Texas wine and appetizers that will whet your palate for the evening. You will then be carried away on golf carts provided by Fairway golf carts to the beautiful boutique hotel, Inn on the Creek where you will be dazzled not only by the view, but by the delicious first course. After the sumptuous Inn on the Creek you will be whisked to the elegant eatery The Range for the next appetizing course. Then off to Gregory’s of Salado for the sparkling dessert course consisting of Texas Ports and Chocolate Truffles which will be provided by the newest restaurant in town, Adelea’s on Main.
Your escort for the evening will be Jane A. Nickles, a Certified Specialist of Wine, who is the author of WineSpeak 101 and the wine instructor at the Texas Culinary Academy, who will entertain and educate you about the arts and magic in Salado.
The all inclusive price of $125 does include tax and gratuity.
Reservations available through Inn on the Creek http://www.inncreek.com/ or by phone 877-947-5554.
(Please note, parties of two will be paired with other couples, as this evening will “progress” from venue to venue throughout the Village of Salado. Guests under the age of 21 are not permitted. Dietary Restrictions: Due to the nature of this pairing event, dietary restrictions can not be accommodated.)
Payment in full will be charged to your credit card on July 28th (one week prior to the event). No reservation cancellations can be accepted after this date. We will gladly gift your reservation to another party should the need arise.
We ask that guests arrive promptly at 5:45pm at Salado Wine Seller to begin enjoying our first pairing with appetizers. For the duration of the event we will provide your transportation and will return you to Salado Wine Seller after the event’s completion. (Should an emergency arise, transportation back to your vehicle will be available at any time.) Throughout the evening, your transportation will be graciously provided by Fairway Golf Carts, based in Salado.
The progression of the evening will include:
1st Pairing – Salado Wine Seller
2nd Pairing – Inn on the Creek
3rd Pairing – The Range at the Barton House
4th Pairing – Gregory’s of Salado (Course presentation provided by Adelea’s on Main and cigars presented by Salado Cigars)
Please arrange your evening schedule to allow three to four hours for this unique culinary experience.
Your reservation will be guaranteed with the credit card number you provided. An increase or decrease in party size must be requested prior to July 28th, and is subject to availability. Given this is a pre-billed event refunds are not possible, however gifting your reservation to another party is encouraged.
If you have any additional questions, or if there is any additional planning we can do to make your evening with us more enjoyable, please don’t hesitate to contact us at (254) 947-5554 or go to Inn on the Creek.
We look forward to seeing you soon!
In the Spirit of Hospitality,
The 2009 Participants of A Progressive Taste of Salado
help wanted–Salado Chamber of Commerce
The Salado Chamber of Commerce is accepting resumes for the full time position of Director. Applicants should have Chamber experience; college degree/management experience a plus. Please email your resume to [email protected] or by mail to Selection Committee, Salado Chamber of Commerce, PO Box 849, Salado, TX 76571. No phone calls please. Resumes should be received by June 5. EOE.