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The Broke Thespian’s cast of the “Wizard of Oz” takes the stage for dress rehearsal. Photos by Mitzi Cinda Photography

Over the Rainbow

The Broke Thespian’s Theatre Company will premier its free summer musical in the park with a six-performance run of The Wizard of Oz. Performances will be held at 7:30 p.m. on July 15 and 16; 22 and 23; and 29 and 30 on the San Marcos Plaza Park Stage located at 206 N CM Allen Pkwy.

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Below, Taiwan Bowl’s General Tso’s chicken with rice served with chicken, a rice ball, yellow pickled radish and fried egg. Below, Taiwan Bowl's crispy chicken with noodle soup —  noodle soup with broccoli and crispy chicken on the side. Daily Record photos by Nick Castillo & Lance Winter

Foodie Friday: Taiwan Bowl

Are you looking for a delicious Asian spot where you’re greeted by friendly staff? Taiwan Bowl is just the place.

First Stage Theatre Camp for Kids set for Aug. 2-4 at Wimberley Playhouse

During the First Stage Theatre Camp kids will gain sound theatre training in a structured, fun-filled atmosphere and learn ways to work patiently and respectfully with each other. Photo submitted by the Wimberley Players

First Stage Theatre Camp for Kids set for Aug. 2-4 at Wimberley Playhouse

Kids will learn the skills to create scenery, props, and costumes.

First Stage Theatre Camp for Kids set for Aug. 2-4 at Wimberley Playhouse

The Wimberley Players opens up the world of theatre to children with the 2nd annual First Stage Theatre Camp. In this three-day camp for kids aged 8 to 12, participants can peek behind the curtain into the dynamic and rewarding world of theatre.

Luminary Sunset Coral creates a new phlox fanatic

In mid-May the garden starts to show its potential with Luminary Sunset Coral phlox, Heart to Heart Bottle Rocket caladiums and Royal Hawaiian Maui Gold elephant ears. Photo and design by James Winter

Luminary Sunset Coral creates a new phlox fanatic

The first week of June shows the Heart to Heart Bottle Rocket caladiums growing at a rapid pace but, Luminary Sunset Coral is also reaching its 30-inch height.

Luminary Sunset Coral creates a new phlox fanatic

Luminary Sunset Coral tall garden phlox (pictured here) with Heart to Heart Bottle Rocket caladium and Royal Hawaiian Maui Gold elephant ear will make its debut in 2023.

Luminary Sunset Coral creates a new phlox fanatic
Luminary Sunset Coral creates a new phlox fanatic

Looking over this wall with orange impatiens and Superbena Whiteout verbena and through the Red Abyssinian banana, shows Luminary Ultraviolet, Luminary Sunset Coral and Pyromania torch lilies welcoming the morning sun. Photos by Norman Winter

Luminary Sunset Coral creates a new phlox fanatic

The end of June shows Heart to Heart Bottle leaves are huge giving a hand painted look echoing the color of Luminary Sunset Coral tall garden Phlox.

Luminary Sunset Coral creates a new phlox fanatic

Luminary Sunset Coral has turned The Garden Guy into a full-blown phlox fanatic. This rousing color would probably remind you of some electrifying lipstick or fingernail polish, a most rare color in the plant world.

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“Here’s the universal truth: the dive is essentially a conversation that has been going on for a long time. It’s going to go on after you leave... but the bar itself is an ongoing conversation,” said author Anthony Head about the timelessness of dive bars like San Marcos’ own Showdown, pictured above. Photo by Celeste Cook

Long Live the Dive

It’s 11:30 a.m. on a Wednesday, and a handful of regulars cluster together at the bar of Showdown, grabbing beers and maybe some lunch while “Mission Impossible” plays soundlessly on the TV.

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Above, Fish Tales' catfish plater, which came with five pieces of cornmeal crusted catfish with hushpuppies and French fries. Below, fried oyster po boy with French fries and hushpuppies. Daily Record photos by Lance Winter

Foodie Friday: Fish Tales

What's better than crispy golden fried catfish with killer hush puppies? Maybe a perfectly prepared fried oyster poboy served on a soft pillowy white bun?

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