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Past Penfold Theatre Company productions include the radio play ‘Miracle on 34th’ street. Photo by Errich Petersen

Penfold Theatre Company launches new apprentice program in partnership with Texas State University

Sun, 02/20/2022 - 5:00am

The Penfold Theatre Company launches a new apprenticeship program in partnership with Texas State University, Department of Theatre and Dance. The goal is to provide students with an interest in arts leadership the experience and skills training that will help them establish a career in professional theatre. Kylie Gutierrez, a senior Theatre Performance and Production major at Texas State, has been selected as Penfold’s first Arts Leadership Apprentice for Spring 2022.

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Scorpions: Their poison will rock you like a hurricane. Photo from Metro Creative

EXPLORING NATURE: SCORPIONS

Sun, 02/20/2022 - 5:00am

I have no love for scorpions.

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Flaky white fish pairs with hearty sweet potatoes in this traditional island-inspired soup. Photo from Metro Creative

Island Comfort Food

Sun, 02/20/2022 - 5:00am

Winter weather can be relentless and make it challenging to stay warm and dry. After a session of shoveling snow or braving the great outdoors, a meal that can quickly warm the core is fitting — especially if that meal can serve doubleduty by evoking feelings of a warm climate.

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‘Tootsie’ to open Tuesday at Bass Concert Hall

Jared David Michael Grant stars as Jeff Slater in the touring production of ‘Tootsie.’ Photo submitted by Texas Performing Arts

Drew Becker as Michael Dorsey and Jared David Michael Grant as Jeff Slater in the National Tour of “Tootsie.” Photo by Evan Zimmerman for MurphyMade

‘Tootsie’ to open Tuesday at Bass Concert Hall

Sun, 02/20/2022 - 5:00am

When people think of the movie “Tootsie,” they recall an uncomfortable Dustin Hoffman in a spangly red sequin dress. The movie, which appeared in theaters in 1982, was built around counterpoints: social commentary with farce, seriousness with absurdity, while at the same time making some important observations about sexism.

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The awards keep coming for Supertunia Mini Vista Petunias

Supertunia Mini Vista petunias have won over 160 awards and have the ability to excel in containers and as a colorful landscape groundcover, too.

Supertunia Mini Vista Indigo provides one of the rarest colors in the garden and looks stunning partnered with Luscious Royale Cosmo lantana. Photos by Norman Winter

The awards keep coming for Supertunia Mini Vista Petunias

Sun, 02/20/2022 - 5:00am

The awards just keep coming. When I last wrote about the Supertunia Mini Vista Indigo, it was in 2020 and it was making its debut. It had already won 24 awards in trials, even though it was just arriving to the public. Now the awards are three dozen and, in fact, the Supertunia Mini Vista series now totals over 160. How can this be for a petunia with the word mini in its name?

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Creators and patrons gather at the Hays County Courthouse lawn in Downtown San Marcos for Art Squared Arts Market in Spring 2020 in San Marcos, Texas.

Market Milestone: Art Squared celebrates 10th anniversary

Sun, 02/20/2022 - 5:00am

Art Squared has become a popular activity amongst San Marcans, as it is the largest art market in the area, located in the heart of Downtown San Marcos. From its humble beginnings in 2012 as ‘Art Unhitched,’ Art Squared has become an important part of over 40 artists’ businesses nearly every month. Kathryn Welch, the current Market Director of Art Squared, has been involved since 2015 and has seen firsthand how this art market has transformed from a weekend activity to a San Marcos institution.

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Above, Roughhouse Brewing owners Davy and Alex Pasternak pose next to their award winning beers. Below, Roughhouse Brewing’s Treeform earned a gold award and its Berried brew received a silver at the Texas Craft Brewers Cup on Feb. 12. Daily Record photos by Lance Winter

BEST BREWS: Roughhouse Brewing earns two awards at Texas Craft Brewers Cup

Thu, 02/17/2022 - 7:00pm

Something special is brewing west of San Marcos — just off Oakwood Loop — and it’s getting noticed.

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Above, Chimy’s chicken fajita quesadilla, which comes stuffed with chicken, refried beans, grilled onions and bell peppers. Below, Chimy’s green chile cheeseburger — a burger topped with green chiles and cheddar cheese — served with waffle fries. Daily Record photos by Nick Castillo & Lance Winter

Foodie Friday: Chimy’s

Thu, 02/17/2022 - 6:50pm

Looking to start your evening on the Square off right? Maybe you’re wanting to mix in food before beginning a memorable night.

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Jason Giulietti

Accommodating, managing quality growth is key to sustainable economic development

Wed, 02/16/2022 - 6:45pm

Sustaining long-term economic success can only come by accommodating and managing quality growth through strengthened collaboration, infrastructure investment, and fully-developed regional assets.