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Salado Swirl

Saturday, July 14th, 2012 – 6-9 pm

The Village of Salado invites you to its first annual “Salado Swirl.” For those who know the “Six S’s” of wine tasting this is the event for you!  The “Salado Swirl” will be held throughout the Village of Salado.       

This one-day event promises to satisfy all of your culinary delights from wine tastings to enjoying local cuisine while listening to music.

The following Texas wineries and Salado shops participating are:  Salado Creek Winery will be hosted at Salado Glassworks; Salado Wine Seller will be hosted at Salado Wine Seller; Fiesta Vineyards will be hosted by Springhouse; Rising Star Vineyards will be hosted by Charlotte’s of Salado; Journey Vineyards will be hosted by Prellop Fine Art Gallery; Georgetown Winery will be hosted by Inn on the Creek and Dancing Bee Winery will be hosted by Salado Mercantile, The Vineyard at Florence will be hosted by Horsefeathers, and Inwood Estates Vineyard will be hosted by The Range.

This is a ticketed event for $59.95 per person.  Tickets must be purchased in advance at www.saladoevents.com or http://www.eventbrite.com/event/3623640406?ref=ebtn. There is a limited amount of tickets so make your purchase soon.

For event details, updated information and ticket information visit us online at www.saladoevents.com or contact the Village of Salado Tourism office at 254-947-8634 or [email protected].

 About Village of Salado:

The Village of Salado is located in Central Texas approximately 51 miles north of Austin and 51 miles south of Waco.  The Village is a popular tourist destination due to its rich history, idyllic setting on the Salado Creek, and its growing arts and cultural community.  Salado has been home to many esteemed individuals including authors, Liz Carpenter and A.C. Greene, two Texas governors, Governor James E. Ferguson and Governor Miriam “Ma” Ferguson and visits by numerous historical figures such as Sam Houston and General George Custer.  For more information visit the Village of Salado online at www.salado.com or contact Debbie Charbonneau by phone at 254-947-8634 or e-mail at [email protected].

Salado Earth Day

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

December 2009

Great story from DFW about next weekend in Salado

Live Music

Live Music

We found this great story about next weekend by Frank Heinz at http://www.nbcdfw.com/around-town/events/Worth-The-Drive-Salado-69417297.html.  Thanks Mr. Heinz, we couldn’t have said it better ourselves!

Worth The Drive: Salado

Head to central Texas for shopping, dining and live music in Salado

 By FRANK HEINZ Updated 8:45 AM CST, Sat, Nov 7, 2009

If you’re looking for a romantic weekend or a quiet getaway, the Village of Salado is definitely Worth The Drive.

Head south on Interstate 35 and in just over two hours you will arrive in the very charming, central Texas town filled with a robust selection of restaurants, plenty of B&B’s upon where you can lay your head and more shopping than you could shake your debit card at.

If you head down the weekend of Nov. 14, spend some time with Scott Simon, cheesemonger extraordinaire out of Lorena’s Texas Cheese House. Between noon and 7 p.m., Simon will have plenty of cheese to sample and pair with wine from the Salado Wine Seller. If you can’t get enough, take some home or back to your room — or just stop by the shop in Lorena on your way back north.

From 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. on the wine seller’s lawn, sip a glass of vino while enjoying free live music by Harebilly.  Snacks, kids, lawn chair’s and pets on leashes are welcome … so take the whole family. For a casual dining experience on Saturday night, check out Adelea’s on Main. Paper menus and mismatched tableware add to the quaint, country feel. Try the beef tenderloin sandwich or chicken and dumplings for your entree and wash it back with one of their wide assortment of teas. If you’d like a nightcap, Adelea’s Hemingway’s Bar is right next door and offers weekly wine specials and a pretty tempting Raspberry Margarita.

If you’re seeking something a little more high-brow, head over to The Range at the Barton House and dine with chef Dave Hermann. You might expect a trained chef in this town to specialize in cowboy cuisine, but Hermann’s offerings are more Mediterranean. Check out the kind words by Southern Living Magazine’s Les Thomas. “An elegant eatery offering some of the finest dining you’ll find in this part of the state. I can’t help thinking that if Salado had pampered cowboys this much in the old days, none of those herds would have ever made it to Kansas.”

Got a sweet tooth that needs satisfying? Head over to Mud Pies Pottery (yes, a pottery shop) and pick up as many of the 50 flavors of Sir Wigglesworth’s Homemade Fudge as you can carry. Stuff it in some pottery if need be … new pottery and amazing fudge is a win-win.

Finding a place to stay while in the village is easy. The historic Stagecoach Inn (founded in 1861) is located right along I-35 and anyone that’s driven past it has likely seen it and the large swath of land it covers. Along with lodging, The Stagecoach Inn boasts gastro-pleasures cooked from 150-year-old recipes delivered hot from the kitchen into their rustic dining room. Lodging has all the modern-day amenities, including a fitness center and wireless Internet service in the poolside rooms.

If you want something perhaps a bit more romantic and private, check out one of the numerous B&Bs or cottages available. Some are more private than others with some offering enough room to accommodate up to 25 guests.

A trip to the village wouldn’t be complete without checking out the shops on the main drag. There are loads of antique shops, jewelry shops and kitschy Texana peddlers offering enough western-themed souvenirs to cover the refrigerators of both you and your extended family. When trolling through stores such as these, I always seem to come away with at least one magnet or coffee cup that I found irresistible.

If you like preserves, tortilla chips and pecans (not all at the same time) slip into Ya Gotta Have It on Main. You’ll find those edible treasures as well a selection of soups, Tex-Mex offerings and Italian treats.

Really, you just need to park the car and explore Main Street. There are a host of shops and at least one of them is bound to tickle your fancy. Art and antique collectors will find plenty to look over in the village. And, even though I’m not a fan, one must mention the mass-marketed art of California-born “Painter of Light” Thomas Kinkade at the Stagecoach Galleries. Though, if you look, there is a plethora of beautiful art available in the village galleries that is produced by Texas artists.

Finally, a trip to Salado would be remiss without acknowledging Mill Creek Golf Course, designed by world renowned architect Robert Trent Jones, Jr. Mill Creek offers three nine-hole courses, each with several long tree-lined fairways offering a challenging day on the links.

Can’t make it next weekend? Check out Salado’s community calendar on their Web site to see what’s happening in the village — though we can’t promise there will always be something as cool as a master fromagier on hand.

First Published: Nov 6, 2009 5:07 PM CST

Links referenced within this article

FRANK HEINZ  http://www.nbcdfw.com/results/?keywords=%22FRANK+HEINZ%22&author=y&sort=date

The Village of Salado http://www.salado.com/

Texas http://www.nbcdfw.com/topics?topic=Texas

Scott Simon http://www.nbcdfw.com/topics?topic=Scott+Simon

Texas Cheese House http://www.texascheesehouse.com/

Salado Wine Seller http://www.saladowine.com/

Adelea’s on Main http://www.adeleas.com/

Hemingway’s Bar http://www.adeleas.com/hemmingway.html

The Range at the Barton House http://www.therangerestaurant.com

Southern Living Magazine’s Les Thomas http://www.southernliving.com/

The historic Stagecoach Inn http://www.staystagecoach.com

numerous B&Bs or cottages available http://www.salado.com/lodging.cfm

Thomas Kinkade http://www.nbcdfw.com/topics?topic=Thomas+Kinkade

Stagecoach Galleries http://www.stagecoachgalleries.com/

Mill Creek Golf Course http://www.millcreek-golf.com

Robert Trent Jones, Jr. http://www.nbcdfw.com/topics?topic=Robert+Trent+Jones

Master fromagier http://www.texascheesehouse.com/

Find this article at: http://www.nbcdfw.com/around-town/events/Worth-The-Drive-Salado-69417297.html

Jazz, Pizza & Wine al Fresco

roy TsJazz, Pizza & Wine al Fresco

Music by Elision Sax

Pizza by Roy T’s

Texas Wine by Salado Wine Seller

$5 cover charge at the door or for $20 (buy ticket before 8 October, $25/ticket for the procrastinators)

buys you an individual sized pizza, glass of Texas wine and no cover charge

Tickets by Eventbrite

Events

Jammin’ on the Lawn Saturday, SEP 12

harebilly on the lawnHarebilly will play from 4-7 pm on Saturday, September 12, 2009

No cover charge.  Live music and wine on the lawn at Salado Wine Seller. Bring your own picnic and lawn chair! Music by Harebilly.

TABC Regulations forbid the possession or consumption of any alcohol other than wine purchased from Salado Wine Seller on these premises. Anyone possessing or consuming alcohol from other sources will be asked to leave. Salado Wine Seller reserves the right to prohibit the consumption of alcoholic beverages at any time.

Beloved Dog inspires show at Silver Spur Theater

silver spur 3by 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

New Wine Premieres at Taste of Salado, August 4th

Red Caboose Winery Cabernet Sauvignon-Merlot
Red Caboose Winery Cabernet Sauvignon-Merlot

Have you bought your tickets to the first ever “Progressive Taste of Salado”?

Because you don’t want to miss out…

For the first time ever, we will be offering this wine, grown in Salado and made by Red Caboose Winery.  This Cabernet Sauvignon-Merlot blend will be poured by the kind folks at The Range Restaurant.  The chef, Dave Hermann will pair it with Ancho-Espresso Rubbed and Smoked Filet of Beef over Smoked Cheddar Mashed, Grilled Veggies.

This wine will be available for sale for $32.95, starting the night of the Progressive Taste of Salado, August 4th, 2009 at Salado Wine Seller.  The grapes for this wine were grown in 2007 and there is only a limited amount available, so don’t miss the premiere.  The grapes from 2008 were blended in a large batch and so it may be 2 years before we have anything this special again!

To purchase tickets, call (214) 293-4579 or click on Progressive Taste of Salado.

Menu for Progressive Taste of Salado–AUG 4th

Don’t forget!  August 4th is approaching soon.  Reservations are required.

grapevine 3The 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

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.