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150th Anniversary Celebration on the Chisholm Trail
A number of events marking the 150th anniversary of the Chisholm Trail will celebrate the trail drives which were one of the iconic events in American history. From 1867 to 1889 over 5,000,000 head of cattle and over 1,000,000 horses went north over the famous trail.
Abilene, Kansas kicked off the celebrations in June of 2016 with their on-going “Trails, Rails and Tales,” the first of a number of events to continue throughout 2017.
Chisholm Trail Heritage Center in Duncan, Oklahoma, will have on-going attractions throughout the year including a 4D theater showing movies of trail drives and a chuck wagon on display plus artwork depicting the era.
The King Ranch Museum in Kingsville, Texas, will exhibit “Echoes in the Dust” through May 14.
“History on the Hoof” begins April 1 with 400 head of longhorns beginning an 800 mile drive from San Antonio, Texas, to Abilene, Kansas, following the original Chisholm Trail as closely as possible.
Yukon, Oklahoma, is home to the Chisholm Trail Preservation Society. Their celebration will take place June 2 to 3 with Wild West shows, living history reenactments and a crawfish feed.
Grady County Museum in Chickasha, Oklahoma, will present “Up the Chisholm Trail” Sept. 30 to Oct. 1. Delano, Kansas, will host “A Chisholm Trail Celebration” during their fall fair Oct. 6 to 8.
These are just a few of the events set to honor the 150th anniversary of an event that changed the face of the West. Watch for other happenings in your area.
It’s already March and the smell of springtime parties and special events is in the air.
Everybody knows in order to have a great party, you’ve got to have the right music.
Well, that’s where my friend Katie Dieter comes to the rescue.
Katie, aka DJ KD “The Spinner,” has been spinning the right mix for parties and special events throughout North Texas for years now. Her passion for music helps to make your special event one your friends will never forget. Whether you’re planning a wedding, banquet, school event or just a backyard get-together with friends, DJ KD “The Spinner” is the right call for you.
To read more, pick up a copy of the March issue of NTFR magazine. To subscribe by mail, call 940-872-5922.
Seems lately these days Texas is becoming the envy of musicians from around the world.
With the overwhelming response to “Yellowstone,” the television series, Texas once again finds itself under the microscope of the world, much like the late 1980’s TV series know to all around the globe as “Dallas.”
With that said, the musician population in Texas is beginning to grow as many aspiring performers turn their sights on Texas instead of Nashville. Meet my newly-found friend and fellow musician Grace Partridge. This youthful 19 year old has recently made Texas her new home. She began fiddling at age four in Rigby, Idaho. Grace worked her way through the National Fiddle championships in Weiser, Idaho, becoming a five-time national champion. She’s even played on the Grand Ole Opry. Still yet, her desire to become a true Texas Fiddler has brought her to the Lone Star State. I’m pretty sure we can thank Bob Wills for that.
To read more, pick up a copy of the January 2024 issue of NTFR magazine. To subscribe by mail, call 940-872-5922.
On Nov. 4, 2023, the Wichita Falls Symphony Orchestra will present an evening of Texas Cowboy, Country and Western Swing with yours truly, Dave Alexander and the fabulous Quebe Sisters.
Enjoy the music of Bob Wills, Willie Nelson, Gene Autry and many more of your Texas Music favorites performed with a full symphony orchestra. We also will feature music from my latest CD, “From The Saddle To Symphony Hall,” along with some of my own compositions. It is guaranteed to be a night to remember.
To read more, pick up a copy of the October issue of NTFR magazine. To subscribe by mail, call 940-872-5922.
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