Calendar of events

Benefits | Bucaneer Days | Celebrations | Comedy | Conferences | Contests | Cooking | Dinners | Drum Circle | Exhibits | Fairs | Festivals | Happenings | Fine Arts | Fishing |
4th Of July | Golf | Lectures | Luncheons | Markets | Meetings | Movies | Music | Planetarium | Pow-Wow | Revival Services | Roast & Toast | Runs & Walks | Swapmeet/Sales |Style Shows | Vacation Bible Schools | Volunteers |

BENEFITS/GALAS Back to Top

June 2: American Diabetes Association to hold "For A Cure" Gala at 6 p.m. June 2 at the Corpus Christi Town Club.
Oct. 13: Instituto de Cultura Hispánica de Corpus Christi annual Baile de Gala; 879-0336.
Nov. 15: The Corpus Christi Metro Ministries Poor Man's Supper will be held on Nov. 15 at the Omni Bayfront Hotel. Featured speaker will be John Walsh, from America's Most Wanted. Information: 887-0151.

BUCCANEER DAYS Back to Top

Through May 6: The Buccaneer Days Carnival runs through May 6 at Memorial Coliseum. Information: 882-3242.
May 3: Buccaneer Days Coronation Pageant.
May 5: Buc Days Illuminated Night Parade begins with the pre-parade Stadium Show at 7 p.m. followed by the parade at 8 p.m. Parade will march down Leopard Street to the Memorial Coliseum. Stadium show tickets range from $4 to $6.
May 5-6: Buc Days Classic Music Festival to be held May 5-6 in the Richardson Auditorium, Del Mar College and also at Corpus Christi Cathedral. Information: (800) 733-8384.
May 10-June 2: Buc Days Coronation Pageant gowns on display at the Art Center of Corpus Christi, 100 Shoreline Blvd. Display consists of the gowns and trains worn in the court of Musical Broadway.

CELEBRATIONS/DANCES/PARTIES Back to Top

July 22: St. Anthony's Catholic Church, P.O. Box 188, Runge, TX 78151-0188, will celebrate its 100th anniversary.
May 11 and May 25: Northwest Senior Center to hold a Senior Dance from 5 to 8 p.m. May 11 and May 25 at the senior center, 9725 UpRiver Road. Music by Bud Whittington. Cost: $2. Door prizes.
May 24: Texas Maritime Museum's annual Wine Festival Patron Party; (361) 729-1271.
June 9: Pre-Juneteenth Celebration held at 10 a.m. at the Rob and Bessie Welder Park, 181 N. Sinton St., in Sinton. Features gospel singing, food booths, games, bible jeopardy and prizes. Information: (361) 241-3349.
Thursdays: Senior dance is from 6:30 to 9:30 p.m. Thursdays at the Ethel Eyerly Senior Center, 654 Graham Road, Flour Bluff. Cost: $2. Information: 937-6316.
First Friday: The Senior Dance Club holds a Senior Dance from 6:30 to 9:30 p.m. at Portland Community Center, 2000 Billy G. Webb Drive, Portland. Music by Bud Whittington. Cost: $2. Cookies, coffee and punch. Finger food welcomed. Dance is held the first Friday of each month. Information: (361) 643-4326.

COMEDY Back to Top

June 30: Comedian Bill Engvall will perform at 8 p.m. June 30 in the Selena Auditorium, Bayfront Plaza Convention Center. Tickets available at all Ticketmaster locations, Foley's and Craig's Record Factory. Ticket information: 881-8499.

CONFERENCES/CONVENTIONS Back to Top

May 17-19: Daughters of the Republic of Texas Clara Driscoll Convention; 852-5800.
June 7: Raquel Mora Martinez will discuss the topic "Reflections for the Faith Journey'' at the SWTC annual conference luncheon at 12:15 p.m. June 7 at First United Methodist Church, Shoreline at Furman. Martinez was editor of the Spanish Language United Methodist Hymnal "Mil Voces Para Celebrar'' (For a Thousand Songs to Sing), published in 1996. Cost: $8.50 by May 15; $2 late reservation fee based on available seating. Childcare and lunch provided with advance reservation. Information: Elaine Fish at 992-1344 or jelaine@jump.net

CONTESTS Back to Top

May 5: First annual Mr./Miss "Fixed" Corpus Kitty Contest benefiting P.A.L.S. and Pee Wee's animal shelters, from 2 to 5 p.m. at the Cat House, downtown in Water Street Market. Information: 882-7877. May 25-28: U.S. Open Windsurfing Regatta and U.S. Open Kiteboarding Invitational held beginning at noon at Oleander Point, South Cole Park. Features freestyle, endurance and obstacle course racing, music, food and beverage, daily giveaways. Free admission. Information: (361) 985-1555.
June 1-3: East-West Powerboat Shoot-Out held at the Corpus Christi Bayfront. Event includes food, drinks, a children's area, entertainment, promotional booths and activities. Information: (361) 985-1555.
June 9: Annual C-101 C-Sculptures to be held at J.P. Luby Surf Park, Padre Island. Event features sand sculpting, sand volleyball, bikini contest, live music and cash prizes.
July 21: The annual Feria de Las Flores Pageant will be held on July 21 at the Selena Bayfront Auditorium. Each contestant will represent a state in Mexico and dance in a costume that is characteristic of the state or region represented. COOKING DEMONSTRATIONS
May 6: International Cooking School is from 4 to 6 p.m. at Corpus Christi Seventh Day Adventist Church, 6645 Downing St. Information: Jennifer Erroa at 883-5907.
May 8: Sensational Seafood with Red Lobster from 7 to 9 p.m. at Texas State Aquarium. Reservations: 881-1341.
June 12: Sensational Seafood with Christian's House and The Town Club from 7 to 9 p.m. at Texas State Aquarium. Reservations: 881-1341.

COOKING DEMONSTRATIONS Back to Top

May 6: International Cooking School is from 4 to 6 p.m. at Corpus Christi Seventh Day Adventist Church, 6645 Downing St. Information: Jennifer Erroa at 883-5907. May 8: Sensational Seafood with Red Lobster from 7 to 9 p.m. at Texas State Aquarium. Reservations: 881-1341.
June 12: Sensational Seafood with Christian’s House and The Town Club from 7 to 9 p.m. at Texas State Aquarium. Reservations: 881-1341.

DINNERS Back to Top

June 23: Instituto de Cultura Hispánica de Corpus Christi International Dinner; 879-0336.
May 4-5: Wesley’s Amateur Acting Troupe will present “Incident at the Road Kill Café,” a mystery dinner theater, at 6:30 p.m. at Wesley United Methodist Church, 3915 Gollihar Road. Tickets: $10 each. Limited seating. Reservations: 808-8330.

DRUM CIRCLE Back to Top

May 5 - June 10: A Community Drum Circle will be from 7 to 11 p.m. at Yin-Yang Fandango and Lotus Cup Coffeehouse, 505 S. Water St., behind Memorial Coliseum. Bring drums, rattles, and shakers. Information: 883-9123.

EXHIBITS Back to Top

May 1-31: The Art Center of Corpus Christi has on display artwork by artists Jane Goode and Greer Calhoun May 1-31 at the center. 100 Shoreline Blvd. Features pastel portrails by Jane Goode and paintings on silk by Greer Calhoun.
Through May 4: Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi Bachelor of Fine Arts (BFA) exhibitions of printmaking, sculpture, ceramics, painting and photography is on display through May 4 at A&M-Corpus Christi. Featuring artwork by artists James Carillo’s exhibit “Renacimiento de Conciencia”; Ricardo Quiñonez Áleman’s “Deep Inside Shadows”; Clarissa Verdin’s ceramic exhibit; Margo Hite’s exhibit “Discovery in Acceptance.” Also artist Lisa Ramirez exhibit “Dentana” is on display at Hacienda Records on S. Staples St. Information: 825-5523.
Through May 11: Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi’s Student Art Association Exhibition on display through May 11 in the Center for the Arts in the Weil Gallery. Art work features two and three dimensional works. Weil gallery hours: 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday, Wednesday-Thursday; 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Tuesday and from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Friday. Information: 825-5523. May 8-18: Auxiliary to the South Texas Institute for the Arts will host their annual exhibit and art sale “Master Pieces.’’ Art work will be display in the museum from May 8-18. Artists will be honored at a cocktail party on May 17 and the Art Sale will be held on May 18. Information: 825-3500.
Through May 18: Annual National Drawing and Small Sculpture Exhibition is in the Joseph A. Cain Memorial Art Gallery, Fine Arts Center, Del Mar College. The juried exhibition features diverse, contemporary drawings and sculptures by artists across the nation. Exhibit will be on display through May 18. Judge is artist James W. Johnson. Gallery hours: 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday through Thursday and 9 a.m. to noon Fridays. Information: 698-1216.
Through May 18: An opening reception for the annual Del Mar College Student Art Association Student Exhibition in the upstairs gallery, Fine Arts Center, Del Mar College. The exhibition includes two- and three-dimensional works created by Del Mar College art students and will remain on display through May 18. Gallery hours: 8 a.m. to 10 p.m. Monday through Thursday and from 8 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Friday. Information: 698-1216.
Through May 31: The Art Center of Corpus Christi has on display artwork by artists Jane Goode and Greer Calhoun May 1-31 at the center. 100 Shoreline Blvd. Features pastel portraits by Jane Goode and paintings on silk by Greer Calhoun.
Through May 31: Five members of the South Texas Art League exhibit framed oils, acrylics and mixed media through May 31 at the Corpus Christi Botanical Gardens, 8545 S. Staples St. Featured artists are Barbara McDowell, Vida Beaufird, Victoria Livingston, Eryn Morgan Plimper and Mary Saylor. All pieces may be purchased. Information: 852-2100.
Through June 4: The Art Museum of South Texas has on display “Pictionary: A Paperless Portfolio” exhibit through June 4 at the museum, 1902 N. Shoreline Blvd. Exhibit features artists who use computers to create art. Through June 30: Texas Maritime Museum has on display “La Belle: Desolate Voyage” exhibit through the month of June at the museum, 1202 Navigation Circle, in Rockport. Information: (361) 729-1271.

FAIRS Back to Top

May 20: The Hispanic Women’s Network of Texas will hold a Quinceañera Fair from noon to 5 p.m. May 20 at the Omni Bayfront Hotel. Tickets: $3 presale, $3.50 at the door. Information: 906-9327 or 854-1454.
Aug. 19: The Wedding Fair is from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Aug. 19 at the Bayfront Convention Center. Admission: $5. Door prizes.

FESTIVALS Back to Top

May 1: The Brush Country Music Jamboree begins at 7 p.m. May 1 at the Live Oak County Coliseum. Performers include Richard Hailey of the Neon Stars Band; Jerry King, and state yodeling champion Ken Brothers of West Point. Also singer Karen Williams of Yoakum; Lataine Dillard of Freer. Sponsored by the Live Oak County Fair Association. Admission: $3 per person. Information: (361) 786-3334.
May 3-8: Fiesta Bandana held in Alice. Fiesta Bandana is a family-oriented festival with includes food, arts, crafts, toys, games and a carnival. Live music and a talent show. Information: (361) 664-3454.
May 4-5: The Falfurrias Chamber of Commerce will host the Fiesta Ranchera May 4-5 at the Mary and Ed Lasater Memorial Park (kiddie park) in Falfurrias. The event features carnival rides, pinata games, bingo, horseshoe tournament, health clinic and dance. Information: (361) 325-3333.
May 4-6: The Falfurrias Chamber of Commerce will host the Fiesta Ranchera May 4-6 at the Mary and Ed Lasater Memorial Park (kiddie park) in Falfurrias. The event features carnival rides, pinata games, bingo, horseshoe tournament, health clinic and a Free Sock Hop for all children from 6 to 8 p.m. May 5. Also Mrs. Cortez’s Studio to perform from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. May 6. Information: (361) 325-3333.
May 6: Cinco De Mayo Festival held at the Multicultural Center, Heritage Park, 1581 N. Chaparral St. Festival features folklorico dancing and mariachis. Free admission.
May 12: Mother Earth Fest with Daddy Monkey from 3 to 11 p.m. May 12 at Yin Yang Fandango and the Lotus Cup Coffeehouse, 505 S. Water St., behind Memorial Coliseum. Features a drum circle, belly dancers, live music, food, drinks, arts and crafts. Admission: $3. Information: 883-9123.
May 18: Festival Concert 2001, an Evening of Mozart with Helen Donath, the Cathedral Choir and the Corpus Christi Symphony Orchestra at 7:30 p.m. at the Corpus Christi Cathedral.
May 19-20: The Port Aransas Bicycle Club will be holding a Fat Tire Cycling Festival on May 19-20 at Island Bikes, 736 Tarpon St., Port Aransas. Events include a Fat Tire Rally Race, The Fat Tire Fishing tourney and a Ugly Bike Contest. Entry fee is $10 for adults, $5 for children under 16, and $25 for families. Registration: (361) 749-2453.
May 19: Annual Family Fest to be held May 19 at the new Concrete Street Amphitheater, 1421 N. Tancahua St. There will be booths with information about children’s health issues, fitness, daycare, and education. Food, games, arts, crafts, petting zoo, pony rides and contests. Demonstrations on scuba diving, skateboard and surfboard shaping. Live entertainment, music. Free. Information: 884-8085.
May 20: El Veterano Conjunto Jam Festival held in Corpus Christi. Festival is a concert and dance dedicated to all veterans in observance of Memorial Day. Information: 882-2484.
May 26: Annual Rockport Festival of Wines held on the grounds at Texas Maritime Museum, 1202 Navigation Circle in Rockport. Activities include music, food, demonstrations, wine and cooking seminars, sampling of wine; (361) 729-1271.
May 27: Tejano Fest held at 3 p.m. at the Concrete Street Amphitheater, on N. Tarancahua Street in downtown Corpus Christi. Event features live music, a Lowrider Car Show, carnival, and fireworks.
June 16: Family Fest held at noon at the Concrete Street Amphitheater, on N. Tarancahua Street in downtown Corpus Christi. Event features the D.A.R.E. program, free children’s I.D. program, free health-care testing with chiropractors and massage therapists on-site. Also a children’s area, live music, arts and crafts.
June 30-July 1: Rockport Arts Festival held in Rockport. Festival features food, fine arts, and a variety of music, including jazz, blues, folk, classical, country, and pop/rock, also a children’s area. Information: (361) 729-5519.
July 3: Freedom Fest begins at 7 p.m. at the Concrete Street Amphitheater, on N. Tarancahua Street in downtown Corpus Christi. Event features live music and fireworks.
Sept. 1-2: Fiesta en la Playa held at the Rockport Festival grounds, 1202 Navigation Circle in Rockport. Tejano concerts, mariachi bands, arts and crafts, and food. Information: (361) 729-4552.

HAPPENINGS Back to Top

Sept. 13-16: Hummer/Bird Celebration held on the festival grounds, Navigation Circle, in Rockport. Informative, educational programming centering on the migrating hummingbirds and other birds. Information: (361) 729-6445.
Sept. 14-16: Annual Shrimporee held in Aransas Pass. Event features arts and crafts, live music, and food. Information: (800) 633-3028.
Sept. 16: Fiesta Lo Nuestro held Sept. 16. Features entertainment. Free. Information: 882-2823.
Sept. 21-23: Bayfest is held in Corpus Christi. Activities include fireworks, arts and crafts, food booths, live entertainment, carnival, games, cultural and educational area. Information: 887-0868.
Oct. 6-7: Rockport Seafair is held on the festival grounds at the Rockport Ski Basin in Rockport. Events include a gumbo cook-off, live music, parade, arts and crafts fair, crab races, Gator Bait Ski Team, kids fishing tournament, carnival. Information: (361) 729-3312.
Oct. 19-21: Texas Jazz Festival is held in Corpus Christi. Live jazz. Free. Information: 883-4500.
Nov. 10-11: Music of the Sea Festival held in Rockport. Features Texas-based musicians who perform sea music, as well as traditional Mexican, Vietnamese and French songs. Information: (361) 729-1271.

FINE ARTS Back to Top

May 3-5: Del Mar Drama presents “Mime Plus One Acts” at 8 p.m. May 3-5 with matinee performances at 1 p.m. May 5 and 2 p.m. may 6. Tickets: $6 general admission, $4 senior citizens and Del Mar faculty and staff, $2 students with Del Mar ID. Information: 698-1509.
May 11-20: Harbor Playhouse presents “Science Fiction Double Feature” on May 11-20 at the playhouse, No. 1 Bayfront Park. Information: 991-2117. May 18: “Masterpieces” art show and sale sponsored by Auxiliary to the South Texas Institute for the Arts; 825-3500.
May 19: Philippine Society for the Performing Arts presents the Philippines Alumni and Friends Rondalla; 980-0101. May 22: Jam Theatricals presents the Broadway show “Red, White and Tuna” on May 22 at the Selena Auditorium. For ticket information: (800) 714-5331.cq
May 25 - June 9: Harbor Playhouse presents “My Three Angels” on May 25 through June 9 at the playhouse, No. 1 Bayfront Park. Information: 991-2117.
July 25: Corpus Christi Ballet to present “Peter and the Wolf” in the Selena Auditorium, Bayfront Plaza Convention Center. Information: 882-4588.
Aug. 25: Corpus Christi Ballet to present “Peter and the Wolf” in the Selena Auditorium, Bayfront Plaza Convention Center. Information: 882-4588.

FISHING TOURNAMENTS Back to Top

July 5-8: Annual Deep Sea Roundup held at Port Aransas Civic Center and City Harbor. Bay and offshore divisions, Piggy Perch contest, fish fry and dance.
July 13-15: Outboard Fishing Tournament held at city Harbor and Civic Center in Port Aransas. Fishing tournament exclusively for boats powdered by outboard motors. Fishing days held July 13-14, buffet dinner included and raffle. Information: (361) 749-6211.

FOURTH OF JULY Back to Top

July 4: July Fourth Airshow to be held over Rockport Beach Park. Features aerobatic display, a static display of airplanes at the Aransas County Airport. Information: (361) 729-6201.
July 4: Fireworks Display held over Little Bay, as viewed from the Rockport Beach Park and Fulton Beach Road. Information: (361) 729-6445.
July 4: Big Bang Celebration to be held at downtown along Shoreline Blvd. Event features concerts, 4th of July Stars and Stripes Parade, Patriotic Ceremony, Bayfront Run, annual H-E-B Independence Day Fireworks Display.
July 4: Patriotic Boat Parade begins at noon through Little Bay, in Rockport. Boats will parade through Little Bay. Information: (361) 729-6445.

GOLF TOURNAMENTS Back to Top

May 7: “Flights of Angels” Golf Tournament begins with registration at 7:30 p.m. May 7 at the NorthShore Country Club, 801 Broadway in Portland. Shotgun start at 8 a.m. Also registration at 12:30 p.m. followed by shotgun start at 1 p.m. Awards and auction following play. Benefiting HALO-Flight Air Ambulance Service. Format is a four-member team scramble Best Ball-Best Position. Entry fee is $88 for regular team or $200 individual. Information: 289-2516 or 242-8794.
May 11: The Corpus Christi Education Foundation is hosting its annual Corpus Christi Education Foundation Phil Blackmar Classic golf tournament beginning at 12:30 p.m. May 11 at Pharaohs Golf Club, 7111 Pharaohs Drive. The event will feature a golf clinic and a deli-lunch. Information: 886-9277.
May 11: Instituto de Cultura Hispánica de Corpus Christi annual Golf Tournament; 879-0336. Lectures/SEMINARs/workshops May 4: Dr. Cirila Quintero Ramirez, research professor, will present “Mexican Unions and Maquiladoras: Past and Present’’ from noon to 1 p.m. May 4 in the Century Room (room 218), Student Union Building, Texas A&M University-Kingsville. Hosted by the university’s International Affairs Group. Information: (361) 593-3507.

LECTURES/SEMINARS AND WORKSHOPS Back to Top

Wednesdays through May 30: A free study to discuss the book “Becoming a Healthy Church,’’ by Stephen A. Macchia, begins at 7 p.m. Wednesdays through May 30 at the Church on Padre Island, 15037 S. Padre Island Dr. Information: Joe Hall at 949-2233.
May 5: Corpus Christi Botanical Gardens will host a plant propagation workshop from 1 to 3 p.m. May 5 in the Visitors Center, 8545 S. Staples St. Presented by Texas Agriculture Extension Horticulturist Michael Womack. Fee: $6; $4.50 for members. Information: 852-2100.cq
May 8: The Alliance for the Advancement of Indigenous and Chicano Cultures presents a Lecture Series on the History and Culture of the Indigenous Civilizations from 7 to 9 p.m. May 8 at the Antonio E. Garcia Arts Education Center, 2021 Agnes St. Topic: The Astronomy and the Counting System. Free. Information: 855-9898.
May 10: Runin JM 4-H Club presents horse nutrition at 7 p.m. May 10 at the Nueces County Showbarn East Wing. Featuring Ful-O-Peps Feeds, Kentucky Equine Research, Sweetlix Supplements. Admission is free. Information: (361) 275-5711.
May 16: Christus Spohn Health System presents the Christus Spohn-South Texas Lyceum will be May 16 at the Bayfront Plaza Convention Center. Special guest speaker will be former First Lady Barbara Bush. Information: 881-3505.
May 19: The Plumeria Society of South Texas and the Corpus Christi Botanical Gardens present “Passion for Pumeria” from 10 a.m. to noon May 19 in the Visitors Center, 8545 S. Staples St. Seminar topics include tips on purchasing and raising these exotic, tropical beauties, and a tour of the Gardens’ plumeria exhibit. Fee: $6, $4.50 members. Reservations: 852-2100.
June 2: “Tabletop and Patio Fountains” seminar from 10 a.m. to noon June 2 in the Botanical Gardens Visitors Center, 8545 S. Staples St. Fee: $6, $4.50 for members. Information: 852-2100.
June 11: Nesting Habits of Colonial Waterbirds seminar held from 7 to 9 p.m. at the Corpus Christi Botanical Gardens. Information: 852-2100.
June 12: The Alliance for the Advancement of Indigenous and Chicano Cultures presents a Lecture Series on the History and Culture of the Indigenous Civilizations from 7 to 9 p.m. June 12 at the Antonio E. Garcia Arts Education Center, 2021 Agnes St. Topic: Tenochtitián and the Spanish Conquest. Free. Information: 855-9898.
Aug. 11: Corpus Christi Botanical Gardens to host “Backyard Water Features from 10 a.m. to noon Aug. 11 at the gardens, 8545 St. Staples St. Information: 852-2100.
Aug. 25: Corpus Christi Botanical Gardens to hold “Dried Floral Arrangements” from 1:30 to 4:30 p.m. Aug. 25 at the gardens, 8545 S. Staples. Fee: $6, $4.50.
Sept. 8: Corpus Christi Botanical Gardens holds their Fall Children’s Garden Series on Sept. 8 for kids ages 7 to 12 years through mid-December. Prepaid registration by Sept. 6: $19, $16. Sept. 10: Corpus Christi Botanical Gardens to hold Beginning Bird ID Series beginning Sept. 10. Series includes 12 evenign class sessions, six field trips, with Gene Blacklock, Coastal Bend Bays and Estuaries Program. Prepaid registration: $75, $50.
Sept. 15: Corpus Christi Botanical Gardens to hold a Rose Pruning Workshop from 9 a.m. to noon Sept. 15 at the gardens, 8545 S. Staples St. Fee: $5, $3.50.
Oct. 6: Corpus Christi Botanical Gardens to hold Paint the Gardens from 1 to 4 p.m. Oct. 6 at the gardens, 8545 S. Staples St. A floral watercolor workshop for beginners to beginning intermediates, with accomplished local artist Barbara McDowell. Call for supply list. Fee: $16, $13.
Nov. 3: Corpus Christi Botanical Gardens to hold “You Too Can Grow Orchids” from 10 a.m. to noon Nov. 3 at the gardens, 8545 S. Staples St. Tips on purchasing, culture, even some orchids for sale. Cost: $6, $4.50.
Nov. 17: Corpus Christi Botanical Gardens presents a Christmas Crafting Class from 10 a.m. to noon Nov. 17 at the gardens, 8545 S. Staples St. Create and take home a large Christmas wreath. Prepaid registration: $21, $19.

LUNCHEONS Back to Top

May 4: Church Women United meets at 11:30 a.m. May 4 at St. Luke’s United Methodist Church, 3151 Reid Drive. The group will host a May Friendship Luncheon. Theme: “For Such a Time as This: A Call to End Racism.’’ Also dedication of the Least Coin. Celebrations Chairman will be Ann Samman. Information: 937-4184 or 854-5749.

MARKETS Back to Top

May 5, Aug. 4, Oct. 6, Dec. 1: Beeville Market Days from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. first Saturday of May, August, October and December at the Community Center, Beeville. Information: (361) 358-3267.
First and third Sundays: Waterfront Art Market from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. first and third Sunday each month on Peoples Street T-Head. Information: 880-3461.

MEETINGS Back to Top

May 4: Church Women United meets at 11:30 a.m. May 4 at St. Luke’s United Methodist Church, 3151 Reid Drive. The group will host a May Friendship Luncheon. Theme: “For Such a Time as This: A Call to End Racism.’’ Also dedication of the Least Coin. Celebrations chairman will be Ann Samman. Information: 937-4184.
Sept. 7: Church Women United meets at 9:45 a.m. Sept. 7 at St. Paul’s United Methodist Church, 1202 Sam Rankin Dr. Program: “Back to School: A New and Improved Del Mar College. Information: 937-4184.
Oct. 5: Church Women United meets at 9:45 a.m. Oct. 5 at First Christian Church, 3400 Santa Fe Dr. Teen-age mothers program, CCISD. Information: 937-4184.
Nov. 2: Church Women United meets at 9:45 a.m. Nov. 2 at First Presbyterian Church, 430 S. Carancahua. Theme: “Sound Shofarl Jubilee! Forgive All Debts, Set People Free.’’ Information: 937-4184. memorial
May 20: International AIDS Candlight Memorial held from 7:30 to 8:30 p.m. at Cole Park Amphitheater.

MOVIES Back to Top

May 2: The free screening of “Sandra’s Web: A Mother’s Diary’’ (1996) begins at 7:30 p.m. May 2 in Corpus Christi Hall, Room 118, Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi. Also showing “The Andre Show’’ (1997) and “Invisible Revolution’’ (2000).

MUSIC Back to Top

May 2: Free concert by the Del Mar College Jazz Band at noon May 2 in the Harvin Student Center, Del Mar College. Under the direction of David Irving, the jazz band features finger-snapping band and combo jazz in varying styles. Information: 698-1214.
May 3: The Corpus Christi Wind Symphony, directed by Bryce Taylor will play at 8:15 p.m. May 3 in the Richardson Auditorium, Del Mar College. Featured will be a new march by Dr. William Bunch, professor of theory and composition at Del Mar and a trombone player in the Wind Symphony. Free. Information: 664-3264.
May 3: The Corpus Christi Wind Symphony, directed by Bryce Taylor, performs a free concert at 8:15 p.m. May 3 at Richardson Auditorium, Del Mar College. Featured will be Dr. William Bunch, professor of theory and composition at Del MAR and a trombone player in the Wind Symphony. Information: (361) 664-3264.
May 11, June 8, July 13, Aug. 10, Sept. 7 and Oct. 12: Sunset Sounds 2001 free concert series opens with “Boots’’ performing Country and Western style music at 7 p.m. on the second Friday of each month through October at the Roberts Point Park amphitheater, in Port Aransas. The event is sponsored by the Parks and Recreation Department of the city of Port Aransas. Information: (361) 749-4158.
May 18: The Cathedral Concert Series presents Festival Concert 2001 featuring Helen and Klaus Donath, the Cathedral Choirs and the Corpus Christi Symphony Orchestra at 7:30 p.m. May 18 at the Corpus Christi Cathedral. Doors open at 6 p.m. Information: 888-7444.
May 19: The Philippine Society for the Performing Arts along with Del Mar College present the University of the Philippines Alumni and Friends Rondalla at 7 p.m. May 19 in the Richardson Auditorium, Del Mar College. Tickets: $20 for reserved seats, $10 general admission, $5 for students and seniors. Also performing will be Miller High School Mariachi Band, Dee Donasco, Carmen Diaz Walker, Ballet Folklorico Nacional, Karilagan Philippine Cultural Group of San Antonio (Dance Troupe). Information: 980-0101.
June 1-Aug. 10: Bay Jammin’ Summer Concert Series held in Corpus Christi. Summer Concert Series features concerts on Thursday evenings Information: 883-0639. Planetarium Tuesdays through May 29: King High School

PLANETARIUM Back to Top

Tuesdays throught May 29: King High School Planetarium presents “Spring & Summer Skies,” a mostly “live” program featuring the objects and event in the sky over Corpus Christi, at 7 p.m. every Tuesday through May 29, at the planetarium, 5225 Gollihar Road. Also added features, Hubble photos, when available. Doors open at 6:30 p.m. Admission: $2 for adults, $1 for students and senior citizens. Information: 994-6917.

POW-WOW Back to Top

Sept. 23-24: The Coastal Bend Council of Native Americans holds annual Pow-Wow by the Sea on Sept. 23-24 at the Memorial Coliseum. Doors open at 10 a.m. Event features Aztec dancers and also Native American dance competitions. Arts, crafts. Admission: $4 adults, $2 children ages 6-12 years, 5 and under free.

REVIVAL SERVICES Back to Top

Through May 2: A revival will be held at Kelsey Memorial United Methodist Church, 1610 Comanche St., at 7 p.m. April 30-May 2. The speaker will be the Rev. Edgar Avitia and services will be bilingual. Information: 882-9533.

ROAST & TOAST Back to Top

May 1: League of United Latin American Citizens Council No. 4444 annual La Piñata Celebrity Roast & Toast; 241-6120.

RUNS/WALKS Back to Top

May 5: The Multiple Sclerosis Walk to be held on May 5 at Heritage Park. Presented by Vista Automotive. To benefit the National Multiple Sclerosis Society. For information: (800) 683-1627 or visit Web site www.nmss.org.
May 12: Schlotzsky’s Bun Run to be held at 8 a.m. at Cole Park Amphitheater.
May 19: Beach to Bay Relay Marathon held from 7 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Cole Park.
May 25-27: Coastal A’s and Rods annual Fun Run held May 25-27 at the Holiday Inn-Airport, 5549 Leopard St. Friday night events begin with registration from 5 to 7 p.m. at Holiday Inn-Airport; then at 7 p.m. cruise to Snapka’s Drive Inn, 4760 Leopard St. Saturday events begin with registration from 8 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. at the Holiday Inn-Airport; Show and Shine is all day; mall shopping from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.; boat cruise from 4:45 to 5:45 p.m.; and dance begins at 8:30 p.m. at the Holiday Inn. Sunday’s events begin with registration from 8 a.m. to noon at the Holiday Inn Airport; followed by poker run and awards at 1 p.m. Cash grand prizes, games, food, door prizes, poker run. Pre-registration is $20, $25 at the gate. Information: 881-5444 or 937-1580.
May 26: Great Strides, A Walk to Cure Cystic Fibrosis held at Cole Park Amphitheater. sales May 5: Bottle Collectors Swap Meet and Sale from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. in the Historic Park Hotel, 8937 N. Hwy. 181 in Tuleta (10 miles north of Beeville). Free admission. Information: (361) 375-2558.

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Aug. 10-12: The Country Peddler Show is from 4 to 9 p.m. Aug. 10, from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Aug. 11 and from 11 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Aug. 12 at the Bayfront Plaza Convention Center. Information: 883-8543. Oct. 6: Button (clothing type) Collectors Swap Meet and Sale from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. held in the Historic Park Hotel, 8937 N. Hwy. 181 (10 miles north of Beeville.) Free admission. Information: (361) 375-2558.
Oct. 20: Corpus Christi Botanical Gardens to hold Aunt Flora’s Gigantic Fall Plant Sale from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the gardens, 8545 S. Staples St. Free admission. Nov. 2-4: The Country Peddler Show is from 1 to 9 p.m. Nov. 2, from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Nov. 3 and from 11 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Nov. 4 at the Bayfront Plaza Convention Center. Information: 883-8543.

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Dec. 8: Corpus Christi Botanical Gardens holds annual Kristie Kringle’s Gift Shop Open House from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the gardens, 8545 S. Staples St. Free admission. Style Shows
May 1: The Christian Women’s Club of Corpus Christi to hold “A Style Show” Luncheon from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. May 1 at Holiday Inn-Emerald Beach, 1102 S. Shoreline Blvd. Fashions by Linda’s A Very Special Place. Music guest is Bennie Byrne. Speaker is Jerrilyn Roberson. Cost: $12. Information: 884-5438.
May 5: Wesley Community Center, in Robstown, will host a fashion show luncheon titled “Paint the Town Red’’ beginning at noon May 5 at Congressman Solomon P. Ortiz International Center, 402 Harbor Drive. Tickets: $25 per person. Reservation deadline is April 25. Information: (361) 387-1451.
Nov. 3: Paws and Claws Auxiliary to the Gulf Coast Humane Society will hold their annual style show Nov. 3 at the Corpus Christi Country Club. Information: 857-8316.
Nov. 5: Annual Glitz and Glitter Fashion Show held in Portland. Information: (361) 643-2475.

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May 1-2: Vacation Bible School clinic begins at 7 p.m. May 1 and at 9:30 a.m. May 2 at Parkdale Baptist Church, 3875 S. Staples St. Information: 853-0203. June 4-8: “Polar Expedition’’ Vacation Bible School for children ages 3 to fourth grade at The Episcopal Church of the Good Shepherd, 700 S. Broadway St., from 9 a.m. to noon June 4-8. Information: 882-1735.

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Sept. 15: Adopt-A-Beach Cleanup begins with check in by 8:30 a.m. followed with clean up at 9 a.m. and continues to noon at the following locations: Mustang Island State Park, Magee Beach, North Padre Island, Corpus Christi Beach, Padre Island National Seashore. Information: (800) 998-4456.
Fourth Friday: A Beach Walk along the Coastal Bend begins at 9 a.m. at the Horace Caldwell Pier (end of Beach St., Port Aransas) and will be led by Sharon Schafer. The walks are free and are held the fourth Friday of each month. Information: (361) 749-4158.
Second Saturday: Texas State Aquarium holds monthly volunteer orientation at 10 a.m. second Saturday of each month at the aqaurium. Information: Volunteer Services Office, 881-1256.