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Chris Elliff has been interested in painting since early childhood. However, marriage and raising three sons, delayed her artistic development. After a career in nursing, and an extended education in the health field -- Bachelor of Science in Nursing, Master of Science in Nursing, and Master in Public Health, she retired early to get a handle on personal health issues. With her children educated, married and independent, she returned to her pursuit of art. With limited formal painting instruction, and only one undergraduate class, she has developed her own style and vision. Initially realism was her focus.
Read moreExploring the fascinating relationship between two of North America’s greatest beverage traditions: Kentucky Bourbon and fine California wine.
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It is that time of year when we welcome the first cool breaths of the north wind, the shortening of the photoperiod, warm cast iron vats of venison chili, and the addition of pumpkin spice to everything that we eat, smell or wear. The squirrels are secretly storing away their winter food cache, winter migrants are making their way through, and the leaves are slowly changing. Fall is here, so we are here to help you prepare your lawns and lands for the cooler months ahead in this two-part series.
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Greetings from wine central! Fall is upon us. Although we are still experiencing warm weather, the mercury has begun its yearly slow descent, and temperatures have been noticeably lower in recent weeks.
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The Masskrug have been washed and put away, and the sun has set on the 5th Annual Boerne BierFest benefitting the Hill Country Council for the Arts.
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As fall begins, October is generally our “spooky” season, and Texas is no stranger to a number of myths, legends, tall tales and stories that could send tingles up anyone’s spine.
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Boerne’s brewing and restaurant scene keeps growing, and the latest addition coming in spring 2023 is keeping the ball rolling on both fronts. The planned 28 Songs Brewhouse + Kitchen will be the first brewery on North Main Street and owners vow to have something for everyone’s tastes. The plan is to have 28 taps with a mix of housemade beers and guest taps, but the goal is to eventually have a wide variety of 28 of their own beers on, said Don Kretz, a managing partner in the enterprise and a homebrewer for 25 years.
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S.T.A.G.E., Inc. presents Plaza Suite, a comedy by Neil Simon directed by Lou Garza Oct. 6 through Oct. 23. Opening night, Oct. 6, will serve as a fundraiser for Bulverde/Spring Branch Pregnancy Center.
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