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A Night to Remember
Gruene Studios & The Villa Launch the Songwriters Showcase Article by Casey Frank On the evening of August 19, 2024, the heart of Texas music pulsed with renewed energy as Gruene Studios and The Villa joined forces to launch the Songwriters Showcase. This bi-monthly singer-songwriter competition was designed to spotlight and elevate the region's thriving musical talent, offering a platform where emerging artists could shine. The inaugural event drew a crowd of over 200 enthusiastic attendees...
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Brewing a Great Tea Party
Crafting Memorable Moments with Perfectly Brewed Tea and Delightful Company Article and Photography by Samantha Bowers One of Downtown New Braunfel's newest fixtures is the quintessential shop known as The Tea Charmer. More than just a tea shop, this experience will have you transported to another time and space. We popped in on Jayna Owens for a day of tea parties and fun. My visits to The Tea Charmer have become a cherished part of my routine. The shop's inviting charm and the exclusive...
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Food + Beverage
Bourbon Street Nightmare
Experience the Nightmare on Bourbon Street Article by Casey Frank | Photography by The Villa - Drink Lokal Experience the Nightmare on Bourbon Street: a concoction of bourbon, lemon, apple cider, maple syrup, ginger, and cinnamon. Shake it all up and pour over ice, then finish each glass with a top-off of sparkling hard cider. It's the essence of fall in a glass—just the right amount of sweetness, infused with apple and cinnamon, and made extra refreshing with a fizzy touch of sparkling...
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Entertainment
What Wurstfest Means to You
A Celebration of Flavor, Fun, and Tradition! Article by Samantha Bowers Crissy DeArmond - "Omg. I LOVE Wurstfest!!! It’s my favorite holiday!! I’d have to say my favorite part of Wurstfest is opening day. We love to go in to Wurst Halle for a beer, then go find our brick, head over to grab some potato pancakes then head to the Big Tent to watch Alex Meixner!" Jennifer Blaske - "My favorite part of Wurstfest is volunteering at the Jaycees booth with my sister and our friends to raise money...
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