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Krause’s Cafe

148 S. Castell, New Braunfels, TX 78130

Weekend Lineup
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Thursday, December 5

NEW BRAUNFELS: John Brewer at Krause’s Cafe (148 S. Castell Ave.), 6-9 p.m.

Friday, December 6

EAGLE LAKE: Senior Dance at Eagle Lake Community Center (100 W. Walnut), music by Blue Denim 7:30-10:30 p.m. For more information call (979) 234-2903 or email supak@att.net.

NEW BRAUNFELS: Culture Jam at Krause’s Cafe (148 S. Castell Ave.), 6-9 p.m.

BLANCO: Texas Festival of Fiddling at Twin Sisters Dance Hall (6720 US-281), big Cajun dance 6-10 p.m. with Cory McCauley and the Evangeline Aces and opening act The Time Temperature Danger Zone.

Saturday, December 7

CISTERN: Midnight Wranglers at Cistern Country Store (12604 State Hwy 95), 7-11 p.m. Call (512) 739-7840 for more information, or visit cisternstore-bar.com.

HOUSTON: Liberty Hill at Westwind Club in Houston (5905 Guhn Rd.), 8 p.m. to midnight.

SEALY: Lions Sealy Dance Club presents Heartland Texas at Sealy American Legion Hall (1630 Meyer St.), 7:30-11 p.m.

TEMPLE: All Around Czechs at Sefcik Hall (800 Seaton Rd.), 6-10 p.m. Free dance.

NEW BRAUNFELS: Tony Taylor at Krause’s Cafe (148 S. Castell Ave.), 10 a.m.-2 p.m., Soul Twang 6-9 p.m.

CARMINE: Trey Yenger at Busted Oaks Cellars (6195 Round Top Rd., Carmine, TX 78932), 4-7 p.m.

SAN ANTONIO: RoundUp4Charity presents a Merry Christmas Dance Party at Martinez Social Club (7791 FM 1346), music by Randy Carson Band, show starts at 7 p.m. Pre-purchase tickets $10, tickets at the door $15. RoundUp4Charity and Martinez Club members get in for $10. Snacks welcome.

MORAVIA: Annual Christmas Party at Moravia Store (11501 FM-957) music by The Lost Cause Band 8 p.m.-midnight.

TEMPLE: The All Around Czechs at Seaton’s Sefcik Hall (800 Seaton Rd.), 6-10 p.m. Free Dance.

BLANCO: Texas Festival of Fiddling at Twin Sisters Dance Hall (6720 US-281), 10 a.m.-11 p.m. all day performances and dance workshops in the hall, two tent stages outside, workshop tent, Texas fiddle symposium presenations. Performers include Texas Czech Legend Mark Halata & Texavia. Big dance at night by Jody Nix.

AUSTIN: 2024 Holiday Concert Series with Austin Civic Wind Ensemble at Episcopal Church of the Resurrection (2200 Justin Lane), free & open to the public, 5-7 p.m. for more info visit http://www.acwe.org/.

Sunday, December 8

SEATON: Jerry Haisler & Melody 5 at Sefcik Hall (800 Seaton Rd, Temple, TX 76501), 6-9 p.m.

SEGUIN: The Alibis at Geronimo VFW Hall (6808 Hwy. 123 N), doors open at 1:30 p.m., dance 3-6:30 p.m. Admission $10. For more info call or text Lea Phelps (830) 305-8829.

SWEET HOME: Dickie Kaiser Band at Sweet Home Hall (43 CR 391), 2-6 p.m. Call (254) 723-8853 for more information.

CARMINE: Danielle Reich at Busted Oaks Cellars (6195 Round Top Rd., Carmine, TX 78932), 1-4 p.m.

HOUSTON: The Red Ravens at Lodge 88 in Houston (1435 Beall St.), 1-5 p.m. Tickets $10 online and $15 at the door. Sausage plate with green beans and potatoes for $12. Visit www.lodge88.org for more information.

TEMPLE: Jerry Haisler & Melody 5 at Seaton’s Sefcik Hall (800 Seaton Rd.), 6-9 p.m. $10 cover.

Tuesday, December 10

SEGUIN: Jam Session at Geronimo VFW Hall (6808 Hwy. 123 N), 1-4 p.m. For more info call or text Lea Phelps (830) 305-8829.

NEW BRAUNFELS: RoundUp4Charity presents Tiffiny Dawn Band at Kings and Queens Ballroom (442 Stolte Rd.), show starts at 7 p.m. Call (830) 321-0292 for more information.

Wednesday, December 11

NEW BRAUNFELS: The Hot Peppers at Krause’s Cafe (148 S. Castell Ave.), 6-9 p.m.

Thursday, December 12

NEW BRAUNFELS: Billy’s Christmas Bash at Billy’s Ice (1193 Loop 337 Ramp), music by Alex Meixner Band with special guests. Show starts at 7:30 p.m. For tickets and more info go to billysice.com.

Friday, December 13

TOMBALL: Tomball German Christmas Market in Old Town Tomball (201 S. Elm St.), music by Chris Rybak 6-10 p.m. For more info go to www.tomballgermanfest.org.

NEW BRAUNFELS: Alli Mattice at Krause’s Cafe (148 S. Castell Ave.), 6-9 p.m.

SEGUIN: RoundUp4Charity presents a Christmas Party at Geronimo VFW (6808 TX 123), music by Nathan Colt Young. Show starts at 7 p.m. Tickets $10. Bring a $5 gift exchange.

Saturday, December 14

WALLIS: Happy Cousins Dance Club presents Mike Gest and the Night Session at the Wallis American Legion Hall (330 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 State Hwy 95), 7-11 p.m. Call (512) 739-7840 for more information, or visit cisternstore-bar.com.

SHINER: Jake Hooker & The Outsiders at the historic Wied Hall (6495 US Hwy 90-A West, halfway between Hallettsville and Shiner). Doors open at 6 p.m. Dance from 7-11 p.m. Tickets $30, pre-sale only. Call or text (361) 827-5095 or email wiedcHrisTmas@gmail.com. Tickets go on sale Sept. 9. BYOB, set-ups available.

TOMBALL: Tomball German Christmas Market in Old Town Tomball (201 S. Elm St.), music by Chris Rybak 10 a.m.-10 p.m., Das Ist Lustig 2:30-6 p.m. For more info go to www.tomballgermanfest.org.

DIME BOX: People’s Choice at Diamond I Venue in Dimebox (1081 CR 425), 8 p.m.-midnight. Doors and kitchen open at 7 p.m. Tickets $15.

NEW BRAUNFELS: Colton’s Kin at Krause’s Cafe (148 S. Castell Ave.), 10 a.m.-2 p.m., Lonely Hearts Club 6-9 p.m.

CARMINE: Josh Tiemann at Busted Oaks Cellars (6195 Round Top Rd., Carmine, TX 78932), 4-7 p.m.

Sunday, December 15

TOMBALL: Tomball German Christmas Market in Old Town Tomball (201 S. Elm St.), music by Chris Rybak noon-6 p.m., Das Ist Lustig noon-3 p.m., Allison's Polka Band 3-6 p.m. For more info go to www.tomballgermanfest.org.

SCHULENBURG: Swiss Alp Dance Club presents Moonglow Orchestra at Schulenburg KC Hall (405 South St.), 2-5:30 p.m. Guest admission $10.

SEGUIN: Lonestar Pickerz at Geronimo VFW Hall (6808 Hwy. 123 N), doors open at 1:30 p.m., dance 3-6:30 p.m. Admission $10. For more info call or text Lea Phelps (830) 305-8829.

SWEET HOME: Nathan Colt Young at Sweet Home Hall (43 CR 391), 2-6 p.m. Call (254) 723-8853 for more information.

CARMINE: Sam Brown at Busted Oaks Cellars (6195 Round Top Rd., Carmine, TX 78932), 42-5 p.m.

TEMPLE: Borderline Band at Seaton’s Sefcik Hall (800 Seaton Rd.), 6-9 p.m. $10 cover.

AUSTIN: 2024 Holiday Concert Series with Austin Civic Wind Ensemble at Covenant United Methodist Church (4410 Duval Rd.), Free & open to the public, 5-7 p.m. For more info visit

Monday, December 16

LA GRANGE: Fayette County Country Music Opry presents a Special Christmas Show at the La Grange KC Hall (190 S Brown St.), dedicated and celebrating life of Arthur Bosque. Music by The Dujka Brothers, Dennis Stryk and Allison Crowson. Doors open at 5:30 p.m., show starts at 7 p.m. Admission $8. For more information contact Patsy Zbranek at (979) 966-3568.

Tuesday, December 17

AUSTIN: 2024 Holiday Concert Series with Austin Civic Wind Ensemble at Westminster Manor (4100 Jackson Ave.) free & open to the public, you will have to check in at the front desk, then take the elevator to the 2nd floor, Harris Hall, 7-9 p.m. For more info visit. Allow time for parking on the street or the state parking lot. http://www.acwe.org/.

Wednesday, December 18

NEW BRAUNFELS: Lederhosen Junkies at Krause’s Cafe (148 S. Castell Ave.), 6-9 p.m.

Thursday, December 19

NEW BRAUNFELS: Ugly Sweater Christmas Party with Rich Lockhart at Krause’s Cafe (148 S. Castell Ave.), 6-9 p.m.

BRENHAM: Bluebonnet Opry Presents Kari Hlavinka and Matt Mercado at Silver Wings Ballroom (4100 Hwy. 105). Doors open at 5:30 p.m. Show starts at 7:30 p.m. Grill open. Tickets $10. Cash prizes. Funds donated to Hospice Brazos Valley. For more information, visit FriendsofBluebonnetOpry.com.

Friday, December 20

NEW BRAUNFELS: Classic Rewind at Krause’s Cafe (148 S. Castell Ave.), 6-9 p.m.

NEW BRAUNFELS: RoundUp4Charity presents a Christmas Country Night with Cactus Country at Kings and Queens Ballroom (442 Stolte Rd.), show starts at 7 p.m. $10 cover.

Saturday, December 21

CISTERN: EZ Country at Cistern Country Store (12604 State Hwy 95), 7-11 p.m. Call (512) 739-7840 for more information, or visit cisternstore-bar.com.

HALLETTSVILLE: Christmas Dance with Rocky King at Blase’s Hall (4228 US Hwy. 90-A West), 7:30-11 p.m.

NEW BRAUNFELS: Tony Taylor at Krause’s Cafe (148 S. Castell Ave.), 10 .m.-2 p.m., Yesenia & The Groove Doctors 6-9 p.m.

CARMINE: April Hall at Busted Oaks Cellars (6195 Round Top Rd., Carmine, TX 78932), 3-6 p.m.

FREDERICKSBURG: Lunch and a Christmas Show with Das Ist Lustig at Alstadt Brewery (6120 East US-290), noon-3 p.m.

Sunday, December 22

WALLIS: Free Christmas Dance at Wallis American Legion (330 Legion Rd.), music by Al Sulak & The Country Sounds 2-6 p.m. Sponsored by Al Sulak and the Happy Cousins Dance Club. For more information call Al Sulak 979-885-9246 or Sharon Faldyn 713-501-6467.

SEGUIN: Crosstown Country at Geronimo VFW Hall (6808 Hwy. 123 N), doors open at 1:30 p.m., dance 3-6:30 p.m. Admission $10. For more info call or text Lea Phelps (830) 305-8829.

SWEET HOME: Blue Denim at Sweet Home Hall (43 CR 391), 2-6 p.m. Call (254) 723-8853 for more information.

NEW BRAUNFELS: Harfmann Duo at Krause’s Cafe (148 S. Castell Ave.), 11 a.m.-2 p.m., Kade Isakson 3-6 p.m.

CARMINE: Les Cousins at Busted Oaks Cellars (6195 Round Top Rd., Carmine, TX 78932), 2-5 p.m.

TEMPLE: Sterling Country at Seaton’s Sefcik Hall (800 Seaton Rd.), 6-9 p.m. $10 cover.

BRENHAM: Old School Christmas Polka Show with Das Ist Lustig at Nathan’s BBQ (1308 US-290), 2-6 p.m.

Thursday, December 26

NEW BRAUNFELS: Keith Kallina Duo at Krause’s Cafe (148 S. Castell Ave.), 6-9 p.m.

Friday, December 27

NEW BRAUNFELS: Soul Sessions at Krause’s Cafe (148 S. Castell Ave.), 6-9 p.m.

Saturday, December 28

CISTERN: Vic Rodriguez at Cistern Country Store (12604 State Hwy 95), 7-11 p.m. Call (512) 739-7840 for more information, or visit cisternstore-bar.com.

NEW BRAUNFELS: Alli Mattice Duo at Krause’s Cafe (148 S. Castell Ave.), 10 a.m.-2 p.m., The Klocks 6-9 p.m.

CARMINE: Erik Flores at Busted Oaks Cellars (6195 Round Top Rd., Carmine, TX 78932), 3-6 p.m.

Sunday, December 29

NEW BRAUNFELS: Shawn Hart at Krause’s Cafe (148 S. Castell Ave.), 11 a.m.-2 p.m., Phil Luna 3-6 p.m.

TEMPLE: Leslie Huff Band at Seaton’s Sefcik Hall (800 Seaton Rd.), 6-9 p.m. $10 cover.

Tuesday, December 31

BRENHAM: New Year’s Eve Dance at the Brenham Fire Training Center (1101 Hwy. 290), music by Liberty Hill from 8 p.m.-midnight.

ROBSTOWN: New Year’s Eve Dance at Robstown Community Center (4612 Co. Rd. 42), music by EZ Country 8 p.m.-12:15 a.m.

BURLINGTON: SPJST Lodge 24 New Year’s Eve Party at Flag Hall (411 FM 964) with music by Jerry Haisler and Melody 5 8:15 p.m.-12:15 a.m.

CISTERN: Boogie Allen Band at Cistern Country Store (12604 State Hwy 95), 7-11 p.m. Call (512) 739-7840 for more information, or visit cisternstore-bar.com.

HOUSTON: New Year’s Eve Dance at SPJST Lodge 88 in Houston (1435 Beall St.), with music by Moonglow Orchestra 8:30 p.m.-12:30 a.m. Visit www.lodge88.org for more information.

DIME BOX: New Year’s Eve Dance at Diamond I Venue in Dimebox (1081 CR 425), with music by Kenny Orts & No Chance 8:30 p.m.-12:30 a.m. Doors and kitchen open at 7 p.m. Tickets $50, includes entry, buffett, party favors and champagne toast.

SEGUIN: New Year’s Eve Dance at Geronimo VFW Hall (6808 Hwy. 123 N), music by Country Sounds 8 p.m.-midnight. For more info call or text Lea Phelps (830) 305-8829.

SWEET HOME: Nathan Colt Young at Sweet Home Hall (43 CR 391), 2-6 p.m. Call (254) 723-8853 for more information.

ROUND TOP: New Year’s Eve Dance at Round Top Rifle Hall (710 FM 1457), doors open at 6 p.m. Music by the Lost Cause Band 8 p.m.-midnight. Bring goodies for the community snack table. Complimentary sliced ham and turkey provided. Free cornbread and black eyed peas at midnight. $20 admission. Tickets available at Round Top Mercantile or Round Top State Bank.

VICTORIA: New Year’s Eve Dance with The Drifters of Victoria at the Victoria Community Center (2905 E North St.). Doors open at 7 p.m. Opening act Blue Denim Band. VIP table package for 8 or premium table package for 6 available. For a table, text or call (361) 649-3317. General admission tickets available at outhousetickets.com. Special guests and prizes.

NEW BRAUNFELS: RoundUp4Charity presents a New Years Eve Dance with Countyline Band at Kings and Queens Ballroom (442 Stolte Rd.). Tables for 8, $200. Go to www.roundup4charity.org for more information.

SNOOK: Snook EEA New Year’s Eve Scholarship Dance at SPJST Lodge No. 9 (457 CR 269), dance with music by Ed Kopecky Fun Time Czech Band from 7:30 p.m.-12:30 a.m. Tickets $20, VIP tables of 8 for $200. Admission includes a meal of black eyed peas, cornbread and more. For more information call Steve Tunnell at (979) 406-0811, Ann Sebesta at (210) 244-3362 or Lydia Faust at (979) 676-2619.

SHINER: New Year’s Eve Dance at Shiner KC Hall (122 S Ave G), music by The Red Ravens from 8 p.m.-12:30 a.m.

CARMINE: New Year’s Eve Dance at Carmine Hall (300 N. Hauptstrasse St.), music by Sean Orr’s Texas Gold Band. Doors open at 7 p.m. Music starts at 8 p.m. Bring your own food and drinks. Admission $15. Proceeds benefit hall renovations.

ENNIS: New Year’s Eve Dance at SPJST Lodge #25 (1901 E. Ennis Ave.), music by The Moravians. Doors open at 7 p.m. Music starts at 8 p.m. Balloon drop with cash and prizes. 50/50 drawing and more. Admission $12.

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