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Hairdos for a cause: Dancing, BBQ and fundraising at Big Hair Country Fair

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On Saturday evening the Theatre Action Project hosted the Big Hair Country Fair benefit at The Salt Lick in Driftwood.

Hot Club of Cowtown and Oliver Rajamani, fire spinners, BBQ, a carnival, an auction and country hair stylings by Bird's Barbershop promised a night of fun and entertainment.

James Devery styles Becky Reilly's hair in celebration of the event.

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Dennis Moore, of the Buggy Barn Museum of Blanco, TX, was on hand with a vintage carriage.

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Affectionately nick-named "The Hooch Toss", this carnival game offered a prize of a bottle of wine if one could get a ring around its neck.

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Tamara & Kevin Hurwitz.

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These vaqueros offered rides on Ruby & Ani.

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Hair stylists working on Big Country Hair.

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Michelle Valles, emcee for the evening, has her hair styled by April Fowler. Ms. Valles is a big fan of aquanet.

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TAP Executive Director Karen LaShelle (center) with staff members Natalie Goudnow & Keri Boyd.

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Jennifer Houlihan has her hair enlarged by stylist April Fowler.

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Lynn & Mark Hall.

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Michael & Claudia Burnett with Gay & David Clifton.

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Emcee Michelle Valles gave a rousing introduction to the live auction, and proceeds benefited Theatre Action Project.

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David & Karon Hammond, with others, watch a short video about the positive impact TAP has on the lives of young people.

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Chris Rovo performed with Sage Jacote, dancing with fire.

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Oliver Rajamani performed for almost two hours, offering a variety of styles.

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Ozzie Waldron & Becky Brown dance during the Hot Club of Cowtown performance.

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Hot Club of Cowtown finished out the evening with an incredible performance and dance party.