Wimberley StoryFest 2023 Kick-Off Event:
‘Once Upon a Time’… where stories began
Thursday, January 12, 2023
Old Glory Ranch
5:30 PM – 9:30 PM
Join us for an evening devoted to:
*An exploration of how stories began
*Delectable farm-to-table culinary offerings each paired with a different exquisite wine provided by Jaclynn Renee Wines
*Inspiring music by Dirje Childs to set the tone for the evening
*W.F. Strong (creator of the NPR podcast ‘Stories from Texas’) will be our narrator, crafting the ‘story’ of the evening and hosting a few additional inspiring story tellers.
*John Bucher (mythologist, storyteller, and writer who serves as Creative Director for the Joseph Campbell Foundation) will inform us about myths and the meaning behind man's earliest stories.
*A juried art show and silent auction, connected to the theme of the evening, with work featuring amazing local artists
*A star party complete with telescopes for views of the night sky above Wimberley -
courtesy of the International Dark Sky Association.
The centerpiece for the evening will be the
Exclusive work-in-progress screening of the Elizabeth Buckley documentary film:
‘The Stars at Night’
The film features: the connection between the night sky and mythology; astronomy;
ancient legends; and Native-American stories…
plus… a segment on a resolute band of graduate film students on a
search through the Texas hill country to find the perfect spot for a view of the Milky Way
Following this preview screening, right here in Wimberley, there are plans in development to showcase the film in international film festivals and 63 national parks around the country.
‘Once Upon a Time’… where stories began
Thursday, January 12, 2023
Old Glory Ranch
5:30 PM – 9:30 PM
Join us for an evening devoted to:
*An exploration of how stories began
*Delectable farm-to-table culinary offerings each paired with a different exquisite wine provided by Jaclynn Renee Wines
*Inspiring music by Dirje Childs to set the tone for the evening
*W.F. Strong (creator of the NPR podcast ‘Stories from Texas’) will be our narrator, crafting the ‘story’ of the evening and hosting a few additional inspiring story tellers.
*John Bucher (mythologist, storyteller, and writer who serves as Creative Director for the Joseph Campbell Foundation) will inform us about myths and the meaning behind man's earliest stories.
*A juried art show and silent auction, connected to the theme of the evening, with work featuring amazing local artists
*A star party complete with telescopes for views of the night sky above Wimberley -
courtesy of the International Dark Sky Association.
The centerpiece for the evening will be the
Exclusive work-in-progress screening of the Elizabeth Buckley documentary film:
‘The Stars at Night’
The film features: the connection between the night sky and mythology; astronomy;
ancient legends; and Native-American stories…
plus… a segment on a resolute band of graduate film students on a
search through the Texas hill country to find the perfect spot for a view of the Milky Way
Following this preview screening, right here in Wimberley, there are plans in development to showcase the film in international film festivals and 63 national parks around the country.
Old Glory Ranch
The Menu for the Evening
Farm-to-Table Culinary Fare by Chef Stefani Immel
Each culinary offering thoughtfully paired with an exquisite sustainable wine from
Jaclynn Renee Wines
HEAVY HORS D' OEUVRES:
* Butternut Squash & Coconut Cream Soup with spiced pepitas/cumin yogurt/micros
(Paired with: Jaclynn Renee 2019 Chardonnay)
* TX Bourbon coffee cocoa Bacon Jam with whipped smokey Pimento cheese/crostini/crudité
(Paired with: Jaclynn Renee 2020 Pinot Noir)
* Slow braised beef herb tenderloin Sliders with caramelized onions/rosemary Horseradish aioli
(Paired with: 2018 Franklin’s Red Blend, Merlot/Cabernet)
SNACK DURING FILM:
* HOME-MADE Butterscotch popcorn
DESSERT:
* Maple pecan bread pudding with apple compote
(Paired with: Driftwood Estate Winery Starry Nights Sparkling + Comstock Dry Sparkling)
Farm-to-Table Culinary Fare by Chef Stefani Immel
Each culinary offering thoughtfully paired with an exquisite sustainable wine from
Jaclynn Renee Wines
HEAVY HORS D' OEUVRES:
* Butternut Squash & Coconut Cream Soup with spiced pepitas/cumin yogurt/micros
(Paired with: Jaclynn Renee 2019 Chardonnay)
* TX Bourbon coffee cocoa Bacon Jam with whipped smokey Pimento cheese/crostini/crudité
(Paired with: Jaclynn Renee 2020 Pinot Noir)
* Slow braised beef herb tenderloin Sliders with caramelized onions/rosemary Horseradish aioli
(Paired with: 2018 Franklin’s Red Blend, Merlot/Cabernet)
SNACK DURING FILM:
* HOME-MADE Butterscotch popcorn
DESSERT:
* Maple pecan bread pudding with apple compote
(Paired with: Driftwood Estate Winery Starry Nights Sparkling + Comstock Dry Sparkling)
Throughout the remainder of the year, Wimberley StoryFest 2023 will host numerous events all designed to highlight ‘story in all its forms’: visual, literary, performing and culinary.
We hope you’ll join us on this year-long journey celebrating:
• Wimberley’s designation a ‘State Cultural District’ - by the Texas Commission on the Arts
• Wimberley’s designation as a ‘Film Friendly Community’ - by the Texas Film Commission
• Wimberley’s recognition as ‘Dark Sky Community’ - by International Dark Sky Association
• Wimberley’s designation as a ‘Music Friendly Community’- by the Texas Music Office
We’re on a quest to make StoryFest an ongoing part of life in Wimberley:
‘The Story Capital of Texas’
We hope you’ll join us on this year-long journey celebrating:
• Wimberley’s designation a ‘State Cultural District’ - by the Texas Commission on the Arts
• Wimberley’s designation as a ‘Film Friendly Community’ - by the Texas Film Commission
• Wimberley’s recognition as ‘Dark Sky Community’ - by International Dark Sky Association
• Wimberley’s designation as a ‘Music Friendly Community’- by the Texas Music Office
We’re on a quest to make StoryFest an ongoing part of life in Wimberley:
‘The Story Capital of Texas’
The Wimberley Valley Arts and Cultural Alliance (WVACA) in an umbrella non-profit
organization with a mission to bring together visual, performing, literary and culinary artists,
local arts and cultural organizations, local businesses, and individual art appreciators
to collaborate, educate, and promote Wimberley Valley as a vibrant cultural arts community.
A 501 (c)(3) Public Charity
organization with a mission to bring together visual, performing, literary and culinary artists,
local arts and cultural organizations, local businesses, and individual art appreciators
to collaborate, educate, and promote Wimberley Valley as a vibrant cultural arts community.
A 501 (c)(3) Public Charity