Amazing Summer Ahead at Festival Hill

Round Top Festival Hill invites you to attend one of the most unique performances you’ll ever experience. On Friday, June 12 at 7:30 p.m. at the Festival Hill Concert Hall, Soundpainter Drew Pattison will lead the Soundpainting Ensemble using a series of physical gestures, guiding musicians to create improvised music in real time. You’ll be amazed as spontaneous sounds and textures come together to form a musical tapestry that will only ever be heard once before it disappears into the air. Festival Hill is one of the only places in the nation presenting Soundpainting, making this a truly special event you won’t want to miss. This concert is free and open to the public; doors open at 7 p.m.

The Young Persons Concert at the Festival Hill Concert Hall will take place on June 16 at 11 a.m., featuring Carnival of the Animals by Camille Saint-Saëns and Peter and the Wolf by Sergei Prokofiev, conducted by Emilio Colón and narrated by James VanDemark. It’s always a fun and engaging experience, and one of the highlights is what happens after the performance. Audience members are invited onto the stage to meet the students, learn about the music, and get an up-close look at their instruments. This hands-on experience makes the concert especially meaningful for all ages, from kids to grandparents. It’s also a wonderful reminder of how music nourishes the mind, body, and spirit. This concert is free and open to the public; doors open at 10 a.m. Be sure to follow Round Top Festival Institute on Facebook and Instagram for updates and behind-thescenes highlights.

Round Top Rifle Hall 

Monday Night Burger Social will be held at the Round Top Rifle Hall on Monday, June 15, from 5:30-7:30 p.m. The community is always invited for good food, cold drinks, and great company. Please note that Burger Night will not be held on the first Monday in July, as hall members will be busy with preparation for the Fourth of July.

Round Top Schützen Verein Preservation Round Top Schützen Verein Preservation members are holding a raffle as part of Round Top’s Fourth of July festivities. Tickets are available now for purchase at Round Top State Bank, Round Top Mercantile, or from a Rifle Association member. Only 1,500 tickets will be sold. The price is $20 per tickets or 3 for $50. The drawing will take place on July 4 at the hall.

Round Top Annual 4th of July Parade 

If you wish to participate in the Round Top 4th of July parade, entry forms can be found online at www.Round-TopRifle.com.

They must be completed and submitted by June 30. Dave Weishuhn reports that 40 entries have already been submitted and the maximum parade entries will be 130. The parade begins and ends at the Rifle Association Hall. Participants will need to arrive early, as parking assignments will be given out by 9 a.m. at the registration desk on the morning of July 4. Judging takes place at 9:15 a.m.

The Town of Round Top In celebration of America 250, the Town of Round Top cordially invites all to attend the Opening Reception of “An Earlier Time: Images of Round Top.” This is an exhibition of the photography of Friederike Recknagel. The reception will be held on Tuesday, June 16, from 4-6 p.m. at the Round Top Courthouse. The exhibition will be open at the Round Top Courthouse June 13 – July 13.

The Round Top Town Council recently approved the dates for the following local special events: the Round Top Wine Trail on Saturday, Oct. 3, the Fall Antique Show for October 15-31, and the Round Top Film Festival for Nov. 11.

Round Top American Legion 

The next meetings of the American Legion Quade-Werchan Post #338 and Auxiliary will be held on Thurs., Aug. 6, at their facilities located at 1503 N. State Highway 237; Round Top, beginning at 6:30 p.m. The post will not hold a meeting on July 2 so that members can enjoy the 250th anniversary of the nation’s founding and participate in local celebrations being held on July 4.

Round Top Family Library 

Round Top Family Library’s Kids’ Summer Enrichment and Education (S.E.E.) program continues this week with exciting opportunities for students to learn, create, and explore. Session 2 classes begin June 15 and include Gardening Club (Kindergarten– 6th Grade), Animal Science (Kindergarten–3rd Grade), and Creative Writing (4th– 6th Grade). A limited number of spots remain available in select classes. Families interested in registering are encouraged to visit the library’s website for current availability and registration information.

On Wednesday, June 17, at 10:15 a.m., RTFL will hold a special children’s story time presentation by the Texas Snake Man. Children and families will have the opportunity to learn about live reptiles, discover fascinating facts about snakes and other creatures, and see these amazing animals up close. This interactive and educational program is sure to be a memorable experience for all ages.

Acoustic Jam Session: Join Louie Sellers and fellow musicians for a lively Acoustic Jam Session on Saturday, June 20 at 11:30 a.m. in the main library. Whether you play an instrument or simply enjoy listening to great music, all are welcome.

Florida Chapel Cemetery Association 

The Florida Chapel Cemetery Association will hold its annual meeting this Sunday, June 14, at 2 p.m. at the Muesse Chapel on the cemetery grounds. The meeting is open to the public. Election of officers will be held.

RT Area Historical Society Every Saturday in June and July from 1-4 p.m., the Round Top Area Historical Society will open the doors of their Pavilion for a free public viewing of a wonderful historical photo exhibit of restored and enlarged images. The photos were originally taken by Gustav Froelich, Friederike Recknagel, and Robert Fulton Adams, who were photographers in the Round Top area between 1866 and the 1920s. The Pavilion is located at 397 E. Mill Street in Round Top (behind the Post Office).

Bethlehem Lutheran Church Ruth Circle Ruth Circle met on Thurs., June 4, at Bethlehem Lutheran Church. Jeanette Schoenst served as the hostess and Julie Wantland lead the study titled “Speaking a Blessing.” Discussion centered around the goal of a blessing, who can pronounce a blessing, how to speak a biblical blessing, and whom we should bless. Those in attendance were LaVerne Albers, Joys Baird, Doris Gebhard, Jeanette Schoenst, Kathy Schatte, Sherry Pennington, Julie Wantland, Pearlie Wagner, and Pastor John David Nedbalek.

It was decided that Ruth Circle will not meet on July 2. Instead, Ruth Circle members are invited to attend the Martin Luther Lutheran Church Carmine Ladies Bible Study on July 9 at 2 p.m. in the M&M Building.

Celebrations 

Happy Birthdays to Michael Budell-June 11; Logan Glueck-June 13; Luke Eckert, Vicki Rudloff-June 14; Sheila Hanke-June 15; Frances Glueck-June 17, Tanner Schulze, Andrea Riebling, Paul Cmajdalka-June 18; Max Baranowski-June 19. Happy Anniversaries to Michael and Brenda Budell-June 11; Kirt and Jessica Weyand-June 15; Edgar Jr. and Beatrice Dudensing-June 18.

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