All posts tagged "dance hall"
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Honky Tonk Foodie | October 30, 2020
Vice in the Big City! San Antonio’s Sporting District
Thanks to Dolly Parton and Burt Reynolds, many people are familiar with the Texas Chicken Ranch, a brothel...
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Honky Tonk Foodie | April 1, 2020
Hill Country Ghost Towns to Explore When Quarantine Ends: Part 2
Since Native Americans were the sole population of the Texas Hill Country, communities and settlements have come and...
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Spring Sault | February 5, 2020
Put Your Best Foot Forward: The Texas Dance Hall Experience
For a good-old shot of twang, some great two-stepping, and groups and single acts that will leave you...
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Spring Sault | December 3, 2019
New George Strait Video Release at Gruene Hall Gets Thousands of Hits
Among the many hit songs George Strait has racked up over the years, Amarillo By Morning was one...
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Honky Tonk Foodie | October 16, 2019
Golden Chick Restaurant Offers a New Concept in San Antonio
For some Texans, Golden Chick is their favorite place to get chicken tenders (make that order spicy!). With...
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Honky Tonk Foodie | August 27, 2019
Cherry Springs: One of the Most Historic Dance Halls in the World
Cherry Springs Dance Hall wasn’t always named so, but a cherry by any other name would smell as...
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Honky Tonk Foodie | July 17, 2019
Macdona, Texas: A Town That’s Not Quite a Town, At Least Officially
When is a town not a town? In Texas, one reason could be because it's a census-designated place!...
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Honky Tonk Foodie | June 17, 2019
Marble Falls Secret Spot: The Cadillac at Dos Conchas Ranch
Marble Falls has a secret. Alongside wine, golf, and recreational activities in the water, night brings a different...
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Honky Tonk Foodie | March 19, 2019
Buckholts, Texas, and Their SPJST Halls: Third Time Was The Charm
Buckholts in a small Texas town in Milam County, founded in 1887, and located roughly 23 miles from...
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Honky Tonk Foodie | February 20, 2019
Kick Up Your Heels in Pflugerville and Buda at Mavericks Dance Hall
Pflugerville, Texas, is home to the great Deutschen Pfest (held annually the third weekend in May), a beautiful...
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Spring Sault | January 22, 2019
Smithville Spotlight: ‘Hope Floats’ Setting is a Real Texas Town
Just over two decades ago, the movie “Hope Floats,” starring Sandra Bullock and Harry Connick Jr., saw film...
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Honky Tonk Foodie | June 12, 2018
Two-Step Over to an Amazing Dance Hall Exhibit in Boerne
Lord knows it's not easy getting to all the honky-tonks in Texas! The center of life for many...
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Honky Tonk Foodie | April 23, 2018
Don’t Miss This Dance Hall Documentary at The Hill Country Film Festival!
Texas is home to a booming film industry and the setting of many films. One film event which...
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Honky Tonk Foodie | April 2, 2018
Hidden Gem of a Dance Hall: Braun Hall
Some people say it’s in Helotes, others swear it's in San Antonio, but everyone knows it's the perfect...
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Honky Tonk Foodie | March 28, 2018
Worth a Drive! San Antonio’s Unique Dance Hall & Bowling Alley
Are you looking for a dance hall with regular dances, live music, and well-priced beer? Then map yourself...
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Honky Tonk Foodie | March 5, 2018
Some Old Dance Halls Fade Away: The History of Dessau Dance Hall
Today, every operating Texas dance hall benefits from patronage. Here is a cautionary tale of a now-defunct dance...
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Jenny Webster Jurica | January 18, 2018
Gruene Hall: One of Texas’ Oldest Dance Halls Celebrates 140th Birthday This Year
Gruene Hall, which was built in 1878, is set to celebrate its 140th year of being the oldest...
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Honky Tonk Foodie | November 30, 2017
Kick Up Some Dance Floor Wax at McQueeney Hall
McQueeney Hall is located in an old storefront and has stood the test of time. Today it boasts...
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Honky Tonk Foodie | August 14, 2017
Shine Your Boots for the Texas Dance Hall Tour
The Fall 2017 Texas Dance Hall Tour is a four-day weekend event on October 26-29th, 2017.
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Spring Sault | June 12, 2017
Texas Dance Hall With Century-Old Charm Hits eBay Auction Block
A piece of Texas history and charm is up for sale on eBay, and at its present bid,...