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Krause’s Cafe
148 S. Castell, New Braunfels, TX 78130
Weekend Lineup
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Friday, March 1
NEW BRAUNFELS: MC & The Mystyx at Krause’s Cafe (148 S Castell Ave.) from 6-9 p.m.
SCHUYLER, NE: Fish Fry at St. Mary’s Parish Center (308 W 10th St, Schuyler, NE 68661) with free music by Mark Vyhlidal, 5-8 p.m.
Saturday, March 2
CISTERN: Midnight Wranglers at Cistern Country Store (12604 N SH 95), 7-11 p.m.
SEALY: Lions Sealy Dance Club presents Liberty Hill at Sealy American Legion Hall (1630 Meyer St.), 7:30-11 p.m.
NEW BRAUNFELS: Harfmann Duo at Krause’s Cafe (148 S Castell Ave.) from 10 a.m.-2 p.m., Soul Twang Band 6-9 p.m.
MORAVIA: Two Tons of Steel at Moravia Store (11501 FM-957 Schulenburg, TX 78956), 7:30 p.m.
SHINER: Shiner Hobo Band at Spoetzel Brewery (603 E Brewery St.), 2-6 p.m.
CARMINE: Jack and Hayden at Busted Oaks Cellars (6195 Round Top Rd., Carmine, TX 78932), 3-6 p.m.
Sunday, March 3
HUNGERFORD: Annual Dinner and Dance at Hungerford Hall (235 Cypress St.). BBQ chicken and sausage meal, serving starts at 10:30 a.m., dine-in or drive-through. Music by Mark Halata & Texavia immediately after the auction. Hamburgers served starting at 2 p.m. All proceeds go to the upkeep of the hall.
HALLETTSVILLE: Battle Dance with The Czechaholics and The Dujka Brothers at Blase’s Hall (4228 US Hwy. 90-A), 1-6 p.m.
NEW BRAUNFELS: Tony Taylor at Krause’s Cafe (148 S Castell Ave.) from 11 a.m.-2 p.m., John Carroll 3-6 p.m.
OREGON, OH: Toledo Area Polka Society presents their Annual Polka Jam and Dance at Oak Shade Grove Hall (3624 Seaman St.), doors open at 1 p.m. Music and dancing 2-6 p.m. by Randy Krajewski & Badinov. Musicians get in free with your instrument - open jam session starting at 4 p.m. TAPS members $12, guests $18. Youth under 18 get in free, must be accompanied by and adult. Cash bar and German food will be available.
SWEET HOME: Tommy Reed & The Texas Express at Sweet Home Hall (43 CR 391), 2-6 p.m. Call (254) 723-8853 for more information.
CARMINE: Dan Whitaker at Busted Oaks Cellars (6195 Round Top Rd., Carmine, TX 78932), 2-5 p.m.
ROBSTOWN: Casey Burr & The Two Steppin’ Band at Robstown Community Center (4612 CR 42), 4-7:30 p.m. Call (361) 549-8119 for more information.
TEMPLE: The Fabulous Six at Sefcik Hall (800 Seaton Rd.), 3-7 p.m. $10 cover.
Wednesday, March 6
NEW BRAUNFELS: Off The Grid at Krause’s Cafe (148 S Castell Ave.) from 6-9 p.m.
Thursday, March 7
NEW BRAUNFELS: Shaker Hymns Duo at Krause’s Cafe (148 S Castell Ave.) from 6-9 p.m.
Friday, March 8
NEW BRAUNFELS: Gus Miller at Krause’s Cafe (148 S Castell Ave.) from 6-9 p.m.
Saturday, March 9
LITTLE RIVER-ACADEMY: Jerry Haisler & The Melody 5 at Academy SPJST (711 E Rio Poco St.), 7-11 p.m.
DACOSTA: Triple Threat at DaCosta Hall (15736 FM 1686, Victoria, TX 77905) Music from 8 p.m.-midnight. $15 admission. Call (361) 578-2039 for more information.
WALLIS: Happy Cousins Dance Club presents Lost Cause at the Wallis American Legion Hall (300 Legion Rd.), 7:30-11 p.m. For more information please call Jerry Faldyn (281) 232-3531 or (713) 501-6467.
CISTERN: Envy Of Them All at Cistern Country Store (12604 N SH 95), 7-11 p.m.
SAN ANTONIO: Kolsch Fest at Künstler Brewing (302 East LaChapelle) with music by Lederhosen Junkies starting at 6 p.m.
DIME BOX: Craig Howell Band at Diamond I Venue in Dimebox (Formerly Dime Box SPJST Lodge 13 - 1081 CR 425), 8 p.m.-midnight. Doors and kitchen open at 7 p.m. Tickets $15.
NEW BRAUNFELS: Ryan Waguespack at Krause’s Cafe (148 S Castell Ave.) from 10 a.m.-2 p.m., X Factory 6-9 p.m.
LA GRANGE: Czechaholics at Holman Valley Steakhouse and Dance Hall (10204 FM 155), 7-10:30 p.m.
SAN ANTONIO: Lederhosen Junkies at Künstler Brewing’s Kolsch Fest (302 E Lachapelle), show starts at 6 p.m.
CARMINE: Trey Yenger at Busted Oaks Cellars (6195 Round Top Rd., Carmine, TX 78932), 4-7 p.m.
Sunday, March 10
NEEDVILLE: Needville Knights of Columbus Annual Polka Fest at the Needville KC-Columbus Club (13631 TX-36), with music by The Red Ravens and Texas Sound Check from 1-6 p.m. Chicken noodle soup served noon-1 p.m. Admission $12. For more information call Tom Stavinoha at (832) 363-7373.
NEW BRAUNFELS: Shawn Hart at Krause’s Cafe (148 S Castell Ave.) from 11 a.m.-2 p.m., Cactus Country 3-6 p.m.
SWEET HOME: Nathan Colt Young at Sweet Home Hall (43 CR 391), 2-6 p.m. Call (254) 723-8853 for more information.
CARMINE: Mitch Marcoulier at Busted Oaks Cellars (6195 Round Top Rd., Carmine, TX 78932), 2-5 p.m.
ROBSTOWN: Liberty Band at Robstown Community Center (4612 CR 42), 4-7:30 p.m. Call (361) 549-8119 for more information.
Wednesday, March 13
NEW BRAUNFELS: The Hot Peppers at Krause’s Cafe (148 S Castell Ave.) from 6-9 p.m.
Thursday, March 14
NEW BRAUNFELS: Ru Payne Coleman at Krause’s Cafe (148 S Castell Ave.) from 6-9 p.m.
Friday, March 15
NEW BRAUNFELS: Chain Bridge Road at Krause’s Cafe (148 S Castell Ave.) from 6-9 p.m.
CARMINE: Ella B at Busted Oaks Cellars (6195 Round Top Rd., Carmine, TX 78932), 6-9 p.m.
Saturday, March 16
CISTERN: EZ Country at Cistern Country Store (12604 N SH 95), 7-11 p.m.
SPRING BRANCH: Anhalt Cajun Festival at Anhalt Hall (2390 Anhalt Rd.). Crawfish and shrimp boil from 11 a.m.-6 p.m. Muisc by Brett Denais & Cajun Groove noon-6 p.m., Billy Mata & Texas Tradition 7-11 p.m. Admission $10 from 11 a.m.-6 p.m., $20 from 7-11 p.m. Beer, wine, sodas and snacks available. Visit www.anhalthall.com for more information.
BRAZORIA: Dance with Dujka Brothers and Blue Denim Band at West Brazos Columbus Club (20632 N. Hwy. 36), music from 4-10 p.m. Doors open at 3:30 p.m. Tickets $10 or $65 for reserved table of six. Food, snacks, beer and setups available. Visit www.westbrozoscolumbusclub.com or call (979) 798-4483 for more information.
PHOENIX, AZ: Way Out West Arizona Pulaski Club presents Buffalo Concertina All Stars from 5-9 p.m. at the Pulaski Polish American Club (4331 E. McDowell Rd.). For more information call (602) 275-9329 or visit www.pulaskiclubaz.com.
NEW BRAUNFELS: Colton’s Kin at Krause’s Cafe (148 S Castell Ave.) from 10 a.m.-2 p.m., Shawn Hart 3-5 p.m., Yesenia & The Groove Doctors 6-9 p.m.
DIME BOX: Crossroads Band at Diamond I Venue in Dimebox (Formerly Dime Box SPJST Lodge 13 - 1081 CR 425), 8 p.m.-midnight. Doors and kitchen open at 7 p.m. Tickets $15.
CARMINE: Mike Gallo at Busted Oaks Cellars (6195 Round Top Rd., Carmine, TX 78932), 4-7 p.m.
PINEVILLE, LA: Louisiana Czech Heritage Days at Libuse Czech Colony (94 Industrial Rd.), 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Music by Kovanda’s Czech Band.
Sunday, March 17
TEMPLE: Jerry Haisler Trio at Sefcik Hall (800 Seaton Rd.), 6-9 p.m.
PHOENIX, AZ: Way Out West Arizona Pulaski Club presents Buffalo Concertina All Stars from 2-6 p.m. at the Pulaski Polish American Club (4331 E. McDowell Rd.). For more information call (602) 275-9329 or visit www.pulaskiclubaz.com.
LINCOLN: Shiner Hobo Band at Loebau Store (4820 Co Rd 114), 3-6 p.m.
NEW BRAUNFELS: Bill Caisse at Krause’s Cafe (148 S Castell Ave.) from 11 a.m.-2 p.m., Kade Isakson 3-5 p.m., New Braunfels Pipes & Drums Corps 5-6 p.m., Soul Sessions 6:30-9:30 p.m.
SWEET HOME: Blue Denim at Sweet Home Hall (43 CR 391), 2-6 p.m. Call (254) 723-8853 for more information.
ROBSTOWN: Swamp Fever at Robstown Community Center (4612 CR 42), 4-7:30 p.m. Call (361) 549-8119 for more information.
WEST: St. Patrick’s Dance at the West KC Hall (2547 Jerry Mashek Dr.), music by Jodie Mikula Orchestra and The Moravians, 11 a.m.-6 p.m. Tickets $10. Roast beef and cabbage meal for $10.
Wednesday, March 20
NEW BRAUNFELS: Comal Community Band at Krause’s Cafe (148 S Castell Ave.) from 6-9 p.m.
Thursday, March 21
NEW BRAUNFELS: Rick Cavender Band at Krause’s Cafe (148 S Castell Ave.) from 6-9 p.m.
BRENHAM: Friends of Bluebonnet Opry presents The Bluebonnet Opry House Band at Silverwings Ballroom (4100 Hwy. 105). Doors open at 5:30 p.m. Show starts at 7:30 p.m. Tickets $10, door prizes available. For more information visit www.friendsofbluebonnetopry.com.
Friday, March 22
HALLETTSVILLE: 43rd Annual South Texas Polka & Sausage Fest at the Hallettsville Knights of Columbus Hall (321 US 77). Friday night dance with The Czechaholics and The Moravians from 6-11 p.m. Fish fry starting at 5 p.m. Dine-in or plates to-go. Tickets $12 or $35 for weekend pass (does not include meal). Go to www.kchall.com for more information.
HOUSTON: The Fab 5 at SPJST Lodge 88 in Houston (1435 Beall St.), from 8-11:30 p.m. Tickets $15 online or $20 at the door. Visit www.lodge88.org for more information.
NEW BRAUNFELS: Rochelle & The Sidewinders at Krause’s Cafe (148 S Castell Ave.) from 6-9 p.m.
CARMINE: Michael Player at Busted Oaks Cellars (6195 Round Top Rd., Carmine, TX 78932), 6-9 p.m.
Saturday, March 23
HALLETTSVILLE: 43rd Annual South Texas Polka & Sausage Fest at the Hallettsville Knights of Columbus Hall (321 US 77). Polka Mass at 3 p.m. in the KC Hall. Meal with sausage, German potatoes and kolaches served at 4 p.m. Dance with music by Jodie Mikula and The Dujka Brothers from 5-11 p.m. Tickets $12 or $35 for weekend pass (does not include meal). Go to www.kchall.com for more information.
DORCHESTER, WI: Gary Brueggen at Dorchester Memorial Hall (175 N. 2nd St.), 1-4 p.m.
SHINER: Pivo & Kolach Run at Shiner’s Green Dixon Park (Co Rd 351) with music by Shiner Hobo Band from 5:30-7:30 p.m.
NEW BRAUNFELS: Monte Good at Krause’s Cafe (148 S Castell Ave.) from 10 a.m.-2 p.m., RAD Band 6-9 p.m. $10 advance, $15 at the door.
BURLINGTON: Rosebud-Lott Ag Fundraiser at the Cyclone Corral (1616 Farmers Rd.), music by Jerry Haisler and Melody 5, 7-10 p.m.
CARMINE: Les Cousins at Busted Oaks Cellars (6195 Round Top Rd., Carmine, TX 78932), 4-7 p.m.
Sunday, March 24
HALLETTSVILLE: 43rd Annual South Texas Polka & Sausage Fest at the Hallettsville Knights of Columbus Hall (321 US 77). Music by The Shiner Hobo Band from 11 a.m.-1 p.m. Battle dance from 1-8 p.m. with music by The Red Ravens, Ennis Czech Boys and Mark Halata and Texavia. Concert from 4:30-5 p.m. Fried chicken meal served starting at 10:30 a.m. Tickets $15 or $35 for weekend pass (does not include meal). Go to www.kchall.com for more information.
CARMINE: Sam Live at Busted Oaks Cellars (6195 Round Top Rd., Carmine, TX 78932), 2-5 p.m.
ROBSTOWN: Majek Orchestra at Robstown Community Center (4612 CR 42), 4-7:30 p.m. Call (361) 549-8119 for more information.
Sunday, March 25
SWEET HOME: EZ Country at Sweet Home Hall (43 CR 391), 2-6 p.m. Call (254) 723-8853 for more information.
Wednesday, March 27
NEW BRAUNFELS: Yodel Blitz at Krause’s Cafe (148 S Castell Ave.) from 6-9 p.m.
Thursday, March 28
NEW BRAUNFELS: The Percolators at Krause’s Cafe (148 S Castell Ave.) from 6-9 p.m.
Friday, March 29
NEW BRAUNFELS: Tiffiny Dawn at Krause’s Cafe (148 S Castell Ave.) from 6-9 p.m.
TEMPLE: Jerry Haiser Trio at Ratibor Country Store (10226 FM 2086), 7-10 p.m.
Saturday, March 30
NEW BRAUNFELS: Logan Tucker at Krause’s Cafe (148 S Castell Ave.) from 10 a.m.-2 p.m., San Antonio Transit (A Chicago Tribute Band) 6:30-9 p.m.
CARMINE: Erik Flores at Busted Oaks Cellars (6195 Round Top Rd., Carmine, TX 78932), 4-7 p.m.
Sunday, March 31
HOLLAND: SPJST Lodge 80 Appreciation Dance at The Hall on 2268 (12141 FM 2268), Music by Jerry Haiser and the Melody 5, 5:30-9 p.m. Admission $5.
ROBSTOWN: EZ Country at Robstown Community Center (4612 CR 42), 4-7:30 p.m. Call (361) 549-8119 for more information.
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Concerts, Exhibits, Special Events
Videos
Watch the videos by Walt Harfmann of Praha Brothers and special performance by Alice Sulak, Alfred Vrazel, Jerry Haisler at Sefcik Hall...the Dujka Brothers in Sealy...Walburg Boys on New Year's Eve...Czechaholics in Elgin...Jodie Mikula in West
Watch the videos by George Weber of the El Campo Polka Fest featuring Red Ravens, Fritz Hodde & Fab 6, The Majeks...Enzian Buam in Sealy...Red Ravens & Texas Sound Czech in Rosenberg