What’s happening in April & May
APRIL 2023
APRIL 1, 2:30-11:30 P.M.
Temple Breakfast Lion’s Club Music Festival
The event features Temple TX native and Texas Lion’s Camp veteran Eric Paslay. As a child Eric received life-changing benefits from the camp. Now, all grown up, he will return home to perform a live concert that will benefit the camp. Checkout the camp website at https://www.lionscamp.com. Country music singer and instrumentalist, Holly Tucker co-stars at the event. Holly starred on season 4 of the NBC hit series, “The Voice.”
General Admission tickets are $20 in advance and $25 at the event. (Additional service fees apply). Children 12 and under admitted FREE. VIP and corporate sponsorships are available. Tickets $10-$25. For more information, contact Lisle Meeker at lmeeker53@gmail.com or Roney Castor at ritmotejano@aol.com.
MLK Festival Grounds
Temple
APRIL 2, 4-8 P.M.
Welsh Avenue Live Music
Mark DiLillo, aka Welsh Avenue, is a songwriter, pianist, composer, and producer. He mixes dynamic piano ballads with steady beats to make an alternative pop sound with extremely catchy hooks. He has released two EP’s and a succession of singles. He regularly plays in the Austin area.
Barrow Brewing Company
108 Royal St.
Salado
APRIL 7, 6-10 P.M.
Ella Reid
The music of Ella is an electric cacophony with crossover appeal mixed with her Alt Pop, Country, Folk influences. Her writing is more hook-and-melody heavy that rings of ever-evolving lyrical vibe and tends to be more positive and upbeat than most of her peers.
Fire St. Pizza
10310 FM439
Belton
APRIL 14, 8 P.M.-midnight
Carvin Jones Band
Carvin Jones, the “King of Strings”, is an explosive blues front man who astounds crowds with his raw talent and charisma. Guitarist Magazine has named Carvin Jones “one of the top 50 blues guitarists of all time!”
Killeen Arts and Activities Center
801 N. Fourth St. B
Killeen
APRIL 14-23, 7:30-10 P.M.
The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee
The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee April 14-23. Six spellers enter; one speller leaves! An eclectic group of six mid-pubescents vie for the spelling championship of a lifetime. While candidly disclosing hilarious and touching stories from their home lives, the tweens spell their way through a series of (potentially made-up) words, hoping never to hear the soul-crushing, pout-inducing, life unaffirming “ding” of the bell that signals a spelling mistake.
Tickets $14-$20.
centraltexastickets.com/events/the-25th-annual-putnam-county-spelling-bee-4-14-2023-111375/tickets
Temple Civic Theatre
2413 S. 13th St.
Temple
APRIL 20, 6-7:30 P.M.
BCMGA SEMINAR “Drip Irrigation”
Please plan to join us for the Bell County Master Gardener Association free monthly seminar on “Drip Irrigation.” Certified Master Gardener Dave Slaughter will discuss the history of drip irrigation and explain how it provides a more uniform and efficient application of water distribution. He will address the components of the system, advantages, and disadvantages, as well as the comparison of drip irrigation vs sprinkler. Register at bcmgaspeakers@gmail.com. Class limit 50.
BCMGA Learning Center
1605 N. Main St.
Belton
APRIL 21 & 22, 7-11 P.M.
Trey Yenger Music: Trey Yenger LIVE @ Chupacabra
Trey Yenger Music offers a wide variety of musical genres. His covers are a collection of some of the greatest songs across many decades and just about every genre and his originals are a perfect blend of Folk, Americans, and Bluegrass. He has opened for national acts such as Jake Worthington, Doug Moreland, and Bleu Edmondson just to name a few. Trey plays the guitar fantastically and has done so for 25 years. He brings to the table great melody along with comedy and unmatched vocals. He always puts on a good show when he plays. From John Denver to Halsey, no genre is taboo for Trey and he is a great blend of fun and talent.
Salado Lone Star Winery & Chupacabra Craft Beer
401 S. Main St. #105
Salado
APRIL 22, 9 A.M.-noon
BCMGA Hands-On Workshop “Herb Compound Butter & Cream Cheese Spreads”
The Bell County Master Gardener Association presents a hands-on workshop “Herb Compound
Butter & Cream Cheese Spreads.” Please plan to join Certified Master Gardeners Jeanne Richard and Charlotte Nunnery as they teach you how to elevate your compound butters and cream cheese spreads with a variety of herbs from your garden bringing your food to a whole other level. The class will be able to taste samples of different compound butters and cream cheese spreads, receive a variety of recipes and how best to use, and door prizes. Each class member will be able to prepare and make their own herb compound butter and cream cheese spread to take home. So bring your apron and prepare to tantalize your taste buds. The class is limited to the first 20 paid registrants. Fee is $16 per person. Register at bcmgaspeakers@gmail.com. Payment instructions will be provided upon registering for class.
Texas Agrilife Extension Office
1605 N. Main St.
Belton
APRIL 22, 6-10 P.M.
MorningStar
Soulful Original Southern Rock Blues Country and Classic Covers Formed in April of 2014, the brainchild of Tim McCoy, MorningStar is a female fronted Original Southern Rock / Classic Rock duo based in Austin.
Fire St. Pizza
10310 FM439
Belton
APRIL 22, 7:30-11:30 P.M.
Radney Foster
Texas singer-songwriter Radney Foster.
Mayborn Auditorium
TAMU Medical Education Building
2401 S. 31st St.
Temple
APRIL 27, 6-7:30 P.M.
BCMGA Special Event Seminar “Groundwater In Texas”
Please plan to attend the Bell County Master Gardener Association special event “Groundwater in Texas” presented by Dirk Aaron, general manager of the Clearwater Underground Water Conservation District. Dirk will present a general overview of groundwater in Texas as well as “Conversation of Conservation in Texas.” He will address how one person’s opinion on the role we all have in conserving water, is confusing and emotional. Dirk will address the question of ‘who purveys public water’ and ’who governs public water’. He will provide a historical perspective on the need for innovation and an injection of new leadership who are willing to address our aging infrastructure. Register at bcmgaspeakers@gmail.com. Class limit 50.
BCMGA Learning Center
1605 N. Main St.
Belton
APRIL 30, 2-4 P.M.
Play Reading Book Club
Read and discuss scripts. Discuss the plot, themes, characters, situations, playwright, social significance, history of production and commentary/criticism of the show. This month’s topic is “Osage County.”
Tickets $30-$75. centraltexastickets.com/events/play-reading-book-club-4-30-2023/tickets
Temple Civic Theatre
2413 S. 13th St.
Temple
MAY 2023
MAY 6
Salado Cowboy Poetry and Music Gathering
Salado Cowboy Poetry and Music Gathering on the Chisholm Trail, brings together a group of poets and musicians who are doing their part to preserve the culture and heritage of the American West. Two show, first starts at 1 p.m. at the Salado Museum. A second show starts at 7 pm. at Heritage Country Church, 9677 Lark Trail, Salado, with an optional dinner from 5-6:30 p.m. at Heritage Country Church. (Tickets available at church only.) Performers include Doug Cadden, Floyd and Valerie Beard, Doug Figgs, Teresa Burleson, Washtub Jerry, Terry Nash, Straw Berry and Freddie Fuller.
For more information visit saladocowboypoetry.org
Salado Museum
423 S. Main St.
Salado
MAY 18, 6-7:30 P.M.
BCMGA SEMINAR “Landscaping with Native Plants”
Please plan to join us for the Bell County Master Gardener Association free monthly seminar “Landscaping with Native Plants.” Certified Master Gardener Christy Reese will explain how using drought tolerant native plants will add beauty to your landscape in addition to conserving water. She will provide recommendations of native plants for your yard that have proven to be adaptive to conditions in Bell County. Christy will address how plant selection is critical to a successful landscape. Register at bcmgaspeakers@gmail.com.
Class limit 50.
BCMGA Learning Center
1605 N. Main St.
Belton
MAY 21, 2-4 P.M.
Play Reading Book Club
Read and discuss scripts. Discuss the plot, themes, characters, situations, playwright, social significance, history of production and commentary/criticism of the show. This month’s topic is “A Raisin in the Sun.”
Tickets $30-$75. centraltexastickets.com/events/play-reading-book-club-4-30-2023/tickets
Temple Civic Theatre
2413 S. 13th St.
Temple
MAY 23, 6 -7:30 P.M.
BCMGA & Harker Heights Activities Center Presents “Texas Superstar Perennials”
Please plan to join us for the Special Event Seminar “Texas Superstar Perennials.” Certified Master Gardener Sylvia Maedgen will discuss and provide a list of deer resistant, pollinators as well as other perennial Texas Superstars that you can use in your landscape. Registration for the seminar opens on May 8. Class limit 50.
Register at http://bit.ly/3XL5RdD Email bcmgaspeakers@gmail.com if you have any questions.
Harker Heights Activities Center
400 Indian Trail Ave
Harker Heights
Find more upcoming events at CentralTexasTickets.com and in the Killeen Daily Herald and Temple Daily Telegram.
