In winter, some sandhill cranes form immense flocks in places like Bosque del Apache, NM and Anahuac National Wildlife Refuge, Texas.
Photo from Metro Creative
The leaves are turning in my neighborhood — lots of yellows and reds showing up, and many leaves are falling to the ground. I am reminded that new birds will soon be arriving.
MUSIC, MUSIC AND MORE MUSIC
On Friday, Devil’s Backbone Tavern is having one heck of a holiday show with the Bri Bagwell Christmas featuring John Cannon and Grant Gilbert of the Lowdown Drifters. If you’ve never heard Bri Bagwell, take the opportunity to search her up on Spotify or Apple Music.
Bagwell has been named Texas Female Vocalist of the Year seven times, and her deep southern country music is both sweet and solid, like bourbonlaced iced tea. I highly recommend Bagwell’s album, “Corazón y Cabeza,” which is a good place to start when delving into her work. The show starts at 8 p.m. Tickets are $20 for general admission and $30-$35 for reserved seating. Check devilsbackbonetavern.com/live-music for details.
MASKS AND MUSIC
Tonight at the Porch at 8 p.m. Attic Ted will be performing a Christmas Opera, Mary’s Little Secret, alongside Dead Music Capital Band, Janet, Lazy Suzanne, Bobb Hatt and Window Shop. If you haven’t been to an Attic Ted show yet then there are a few things you need to know. Grady Roper, the lead singer who plays various instruments, and Coby Cardosa, the drummer, will both be wearing various masks constructed of cardboard and most of the audience will be wearing them as well. There are several reasons that this is great fun, the main one being that you can dance your heart out without anyone knowing who you are. I have been working on masks for myself and my mother all week and they are really coming along. One is a one-eyed red devil with three-dimensional horns and a nose as well as tons of rhinestones. The other is a lilac bunny with a tooth gem and diamond earrings. Also, the band's music is awesome, so you will have a good time all around.
The San Marcos Daily Record suggestions for things to do in and around San Marcos
House Cup Member Happy Hour $2 off pours on third Fridays of each month Friday, Dec. 15, 5 - 7 p.m.
Barbara Pevoto, a resident of Brookdale, poses in front of the residence’s Christmas Tree.
Photo by Carrie Casillas
Brookdale Senior Living will hold its 25th Anniversary Celebration on Wednesday, Dec. 13 from 4 to 6 p.m. with a special toast and tree lighting ceremony at 5 p.m.
The Aquarena Springs Symphonic Band prepares for its upcoming concert at First Baptist Church, 325 W. McCarty Lane.
Photos submitted by ASSB
ASSB performs at Kissing Tree Christmas in December 2022.
Tis the season of Christmas and music will fill the air, courtesy of the Aquarena Springs Symphonic Band’s holiday concert set for Saturday, Dec. 16 at Kissing Tree, located at 201 Kissing Tree Lane. ASSB will follow up this season opener with its grand concert on Dec. 17 at First Baptist Church, 325 W. McCarty Lane, featuring a special secret guest. Both programs are free and will begin at 7 p.m.
Prepping a garden for winter is a good opportunity for fun and connection while working in the outdoors before cold weather hits.
Plants that were planted this year should be covered with mulch or a blanket to protect them from frost.
Photos submitted by the Hays County Master Gardeners
Ten tips to help our gardens and plants thrive during the winter season
Kelly S tone Educator, Comedian, Champion P unner
Dear Readers, Do you ever find yourself in a bipolar- like funk around the holidays, or is it just me? It’s a mix of childlike glee marveling at Christmas lights and enjoying carols, yet I also feel a bit like the Grinch. I mean, how many times can we listen to Mariah Carey in a single month? And this comes from a gal who flew to Oakland, Ca., just to see Lionel Richie perform with special guest Mariah Carey. She’s certainly impressive, but it’s a lot. Still, let’s give her credit — creating a Christmas album was a brilliant move for her bank account, so I certainly don’t fault her. However, I think we all know there are plenty of other Christmas albums that could be included in the store playlists.
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St. Mark’s Episcopal Church to hold holiday blood drive Dec. 16
Texas State University’s Department of Theatre and Dance professor Acia Gray to participate in Tapestry Dance Company’s annual multi-form dance showcase, “The Precious Present.”
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Master tap dancer and choreographer Acia Gray was recently tapped to teach within the Texas State University’s Department of Theatre and Dance. Gray, a master teacher who has toured extensively across the US and abroad, brings a lifetime of dance experience to Texas State.
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