Weekend Roundup: November 1st-3rd - The Bend Magazine

Weekend Roundup: November 1st-3rd

Local events for your post-Halloween blues

By: Jessie Monsivais  Photo via: K Space Art Studios, Clay Rueter 

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Are you experiencing post-Halloween blues? Fear not, thebrfirst weekend of November is here, and it is anything but drab! From routinebrfavorites like First Friday Artwalk to staple holiday fairs, the Coastal Bendbrhas plenty to offer for the whole family.

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Fill up on gyros and baklava at the 56th AnnualbrGreek Festival from November 1 – 3 at the Greek Orthodox Church. Sit and enjoybrthe food and entertainment with the styles of Greece. Don’t forget to take thebrhistorical tour of the Church and learn the history of the Greek community inbrthe Coastal Bend. 502 S. Chaparral St.

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First Friday Artwalk is here from 5:30 pm – 9 pm. Enjoy thebrcold weather and walk around downtown to explore local art, live music, andbrentertainment.

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K Space Studios is featuring smooth and soulfulbrartistic stylings of young, up and coming artist, Clay Reuter. Stop by for the “AlmabrBlues” exhibition opening at the Schaudies Gallery inside K Space Studios.br326 N. Chaparral St.  

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The Women’s Entrepreneur Society of Corpus Christi isbrpartnering with The Bay Jewel Event Center to bring a one-of-its-kind vendorbrmarket to downtown Corpus Christi during the November Art Walk! Visit talentedbrwomen-owned small businesses for an evening of shopping from original art,brhandmade items, and fashion to gifts, unique goods, and services. 624 N.brMesquite St.

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The Art Museum of South Texas is also offering $1 admissionbrfor Frost First Friday Dollar Day. Explore the diverse exhibitions that makebrAMST so unique.

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The Día De Los Muertos festivities begin at the CorpusbrChristi Museum of Science and History from 10 am – 5 pm with activitiesbrreflecting the Latin traditions. Agua frescas will also be available for a $1brand the cost to attend will be $1 for nonmembers and free for members. For morebrinformation visit www.ccmuseum.com

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The celebration continues from 3 pm – 12 am as the Día DebrLos Muertos Festival takes over the downtown streets of Corpus Christi. Immersebryourself in the Latin American tradition that celebrates departed loved onesbrwith feasts, ofrendas, decorations, and other offerings. 415 Starr St.

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The 13th annual Rockport Film Festival continuesbrthrough November 3. Film screenings begin at noon Friday and Saturday and 12:30brpm on Sunday at the Aransas County Airport. Over 40 independent films will be featuredbrat the festival, from documentary to fiction. For more information visit www.rockportfilmfestival.com

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Come one, come all to the tours of the Centennial HousebrTours from 12 pm – 4 pm on Sunday, November 3, presented by the Corpus ChristibrArea Heritage Society. Experience walking the halls of the Britton-Evans House,brthe oldest building in Corpus Christi. The event is free to attend, butbrdonations are appreciated.  For morebrinformation call 361-853-7034. 411 N. Upper Broadway.

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