FRIDAY Wake the Dead Coffeehouse Live Music - Marie Murphy Friday, Nov. 10, 6 p.m.
David Beck reaches back into his Hill Country childhood with his new album “Goodbye Country Stars,” set for release in 2024.
Photo by Rachel LaCoss
The Hill Country is changing, and like it or not, we are changing with it. We feel it in the way our morning commute has lengthened from 5 minutes to 30. We see it in the apartment complexes springing up around the fringe of town. And we hear it in the songs our locals share with us.
Above, a Pride of Barbados blooms near mountain laurel, with agaves, yuccas and native plants completing xeriscape design.
A rock-edged bed of sages and Mexican petunia (far side) join agaves near driveway against background of neighbor’s tall hedge and mature crape myrtles.
Succulents and lantana offer various greens and leaf shapes near bed around mountain laurel.
Photos by Sharon Lockett
Johnson Street property before the landscape renovation, covered in ivy.
Johnson Street front yard after xeriscape renovation includes variety of plants.
Native plants, xeriscaping update look of older Belvin home
Pictured from Gary Job Corps: Staff members Megan Seibert, Jonathan Lugo, Juan Selvera, students. Pictures from the Texas Army National Guard San Marcos: Staff Sgt. Robert Mackey, Sgt. First Class Christopher McPherson and Test Administrator Aaron Carter (U.S. Army-Retired) Military Entrance Processing Station San Antonio (MEPS).
Photos submitted by Gary Job Corps
Prior to the COVID outbreak, the Gary Job Corps Center would test students upon arrival at the center with the Armed Services Vocational Aptitude Battery (ASVAB). Now, after a three-year halt, the testing will be available again for all new students.
CRUISING TO CINEMA
This weekend is the Endora Film Festival and the Scrambled Genius Film Fest—presented by the San Marcos Cinema Club, which will be a blend of cinema, live music, poetry performances and more.
For me, the drive out to the area is quite beautiful.
I’m going to cruise on my motorcycle to the festival on Saturday (Endora Film Fest) although the Scrambled Genius Film Fest is Sunday if that is your preference.
Both offer a fine array of films and special guest appearances.s I’ll probably start early and travel down some of the farm to market roads in the area—well-bundled of course. The show starts Saturday at 10:30 a.m. at the Palace in Seguin, and the other event is Sunday at 9:30 a.m. at the Gaslight Baker in Lockhart.
Day passes are $10 and can be purchased here filmfreeway.com/LostRiverFilmFest/tickets.
I’m thinking after my crisp ride, I’ll want to hang at home by the fire, so I’ll stop by Three Six General on my way home for a steak and libations.
I have a fire pit in my backyard, so I’ll warm up there for a bit then get to cooking.
If I’m still feeling social, I may head over to Patio Dolcetto where I often like to go to drink wine and work on my personal writing.
WOMEN AND WELLNESS
To say I am excited about an upcoming event is an understatement. On Saturday, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., at the Cephus House, Community Center, 213 Martin Luther Kind Drive, I will have an opportunity to meet with and share knowledge with some of the most celebrated women in Central Texas. 'Nurturing Mind, Body & Spirit, A Woman's Wellness Event,' is hosted by Trisha Taylor, emcee and MKA Foundation Ambassador and JoAnn Parsons of the Cephus House, with moments of inspiration provided by Susan Narvaiz, keynote speaker, and Sundae Oaks, owner of Brooklyn Jaynes Boutique; Melissa Rodriguez, chief executive officer of Hays-Caldwell Women's Center; Dr. Naomi Coleman Medina, Metamorphosis and Rona Walton, author of 'Leap of Faith.' Tickets are $20 and are tax deductible. Call or text 512-557-5800 for additional information. With so much on the average woman's plate today, why not consider taking this day and treating yourself to these hours where one may embrace the concept of keeping the trinity of wellness: mind, body and spirit, at the forefront of planning the holiday months facing all of us with a sense of purpose and calm.
COOL DAYS, HOT CHILI
It’s gotten a little chilly recently, which means we could use a little chili. Fortunately, Devil’s Backbone Tavern has got us covered with the Legendary Backbone Chili Cookoff launching Saturday, Nov. 4.
Teams will cook their special recipe chili from scratch on-site starting at 8 a.m. Tasting and judging will begin at 1 p.m., with a People’s Choice vote to decide the Hill Country’s best chili. The winning team will receive $750 and a hand-carved trophy. Chili will be judged by taste, aroma, consistency, color and aftertaste.
Worried about those silly fillers like beans and macaroni? Fear not, this competition is for the San Antonio-style chili purists: No beans, rice, hominy or similar ingredients permitted. Tickets for this event are $10 for tasting and judging. Get them at tickets.holdmyticket.com/tickets/416023 or on the Devil’s Backbone website at devilsbackbonetavern.com/live-music
The San Marcos Daily Record suggestions for things to do in and around San Marcos
Monarch butterflies are making their way through San Marcos on their 2,500-mile journey from Canada to Mexico.
Photo by Celeste Cook
It’s showtime! Tickets are on sale now for “Beetlejuice,” the Broadway musical comedy that will make its Austin premiere Feb. 6 - 11 as part of Texas Performing Arts Broadway in Austin series at Bass Concert Hall.
Photos submitted by Gary Job Corps
Gary Job Corps Security Cadets assisted with crowd and traffic control at LBJ Birthday Bash. This year’s event was held at Gemstone Palace in Kyle.
Volunteers gather on the steps of the Old First Baptist Church during a previous Harvey Miller Day of Service.
Photos submitted by the Dunbar Heritage Association
DHA members commemorate last year’s Harvey Miller Day of Service on Nov. 5, 2022, from the steps of the Cephas House. The Old Baptist Church and the Cephas House are part of the historic Dunbar Neighborhood.
Dunbar Heritage Association honors Harvey Miller with annual Neighborhood Clean Up & Food Donation Drop Off
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