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Gary Job Corps celebrates Mardi Gras 2024
Gary Job Corps celebrates Mardi Gras 2024
Gary Job Corps celebrates Mardi Gras 2024

Pictured are Gary Job Corps Security Cadets; Joey Brown, Jason Brown, Thomas Bustos, Lizeth Marcos, James Gluth, Instructor Capt. Paul Tristan, from Founders of the Mistick Krew of Okeanos; Wayne Kramer, Diane Baker, Dr. James Baker and Parade Chair Molly Ann Rosas-Garcia.
Photos submitted by Randolph Goodman

Gary Job Corps celebrates Mardi Gras 2024

The Gary Job Corps Security and Corrections Cadets have assisted with traffic and crowd control for numerous events.

Texas Performing Arts reveals 2024-25 season of Broadway in Austin shows

Roman Banks as ‘MJ’ and the cast of the MJ First National Tour.
Photo by Matthew Murphy, MurphyMade

Texas Performing Arts reveals 2024-25 season of Broadway in Austin shows

Ashley D. Kelley and Grey Henson in “Shucked.”
Photo by Matthew Murphy and Evan Zimmerman

Texas Performing Arts reveals 2024-25 season of Broadway in Austin shows

“I Won’t Grow Up!” Nolan Almeida as Peter Pan (center) and the cast of Peter Pan.
Photo by Matthew Murphy

Texas Performing Arts reveals 2024-25 season of Broadway in Austin shows

Touring cast and band members of “Come From Away” 2023.
Photo by Matthew Murphy, MurphyMade

Texas Performing Arts reveals 2024-25 season of Broadway in Austin shows

The cast of the Broadway play, “Clue.”
Photo by Evan Zimmerman, MurphyMade

Texas Performing Arts reveals 2024-25 season of Broadway in Austin shows

“One Day More” from “Les Misérables.”
Photo by Matthew Murphy and Evan Zimmerman

Texas Performing Arts reveals 2024-25 season of Broadway in Austin shows

Katerina McCrimmon and Stephen Mark Lukas in “Funny Girl.”
Photo by Matthew Murphy, MurphyMade

Texas Performing Arts reveals 2024-25 season of Broadway in Austin shows

Pierre Jean Gonzalez and Marcus Choi in the national tour of “Hamilton.”
Photo by Joan Marcus

Texas Performing Arts reveals 2024-25 season of Broadway in Austin shows

Christian Douglas and Gabrielle McClinton in “Moulin Rouge! The Musical.”
Photo by Matthew Murphy

Texas Performing Arts reveals 2024-25 season of Broadway in Austin shows

San Marcos fans of the bright stage lights of big Broadway shows are in for a year-long treat with the Broadway in Austin 2024-2025 Season. Presented by Texas Performing Arts, next year’s season will include four Austin premieres and the return of five audience favorites.

Bloom into Spring

karina lara hays county master gardener intern

Bloom into Spring
Bloom into Spring
Bloom into Spring

Left, red cedar sage. Top, Mealy blue sage.
Photos by Marilyn Love
Middle, bluebonnets and Indian paintbrush.
Photo by Celeste Cook
Above, prairie verbena.
Photo by Karina Lara

Bloom into Spring

The Beauty of Native Texas Perennials

Sharing luck brings more good fortune, fostering strong heart and home
Sharing luck brings more good fortune, fostering strong heart and home

Sharing luck brings more good fortune, fostering strong heart and home

Dear Readers, Happy St. Patrick’s Day! This holiday just might be a tie for third place among my favorite holidays: (1) Halloween (2) New Year’s Eve and (3) My Birthday and/or St. Patrick’s Day. Perhaps I feel a deeper connection due to my name that not only means “Warrior Woman,” but Kelly is also a shade of green.

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TUNES, TALISMANS & TERRAIN

If you feel like listening to some relaxing tunes, at 4:30 p.m. on Saturday at the San Marcos Public Library the SMART Orchestra will be hosting In the Moonlight, which they said will feature “peaceful and serene music that embodies the beauty and wonder of the night sky.” That sure does sound lovely. Then on Sunday, if you’re down to save the earth while you craft a nice piece for yourself to take home or give to a loved one, the Price Center will be hosting an Upcycled Tin Talisman workshop from 1:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. on Sunday. The tickets to join are $88, which you can buy here adaptivereuser. com/collections/classes/products/talisman-workshop-march-17th-2024. You can check out some of the ones that have been made in the past that are super cute at that same link. Don’t forget to wear green unless you’re in the mood for a pinch because it will be St. Patrick's Day. After you make your talisman, head over to your favorite bar off the square for a green beer (most participate in this way). For my fellow bikers, the Cowboy Harley Davidson Alamo City is hosting a ride at 11 a.m. on Sunday that starts at the IHOP behind the Rolling Oaks Mall in San Antonio and ends at Sean Patricks in San Marcos.

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A BLOCK PARTY & GREEN BEER

St. Patrick’s Day just wouldn’t be green in San Marcos without the annual St.

Patty’s Day Block Party at Sean Patricks. The resident Irish bar throws one heck of a party all weekend, and the festivities are still planned, even if the weather tries to fight back this weekend.

The weekend kicks off Friday evening with a crawfish boil and live music at 7 p.m. Then things go to an entirely different level on Saturday and Sunday.

San Antonio Street will be shut down in front of the bar and restaurant to allow for a lot more fun. This familyfriendly event will have dunk tanks for kids, cotton candy machines and live professional wrestling. The entire day runs from 11 a.m. to 12 p.m.

Then on Sunday, the street will be closed down once again. There will be additional fun activities available including an inflatable obstacle course and ax throwing.

The bands that will play over the weekend include Old Malarkey, the Ace Pepper Band, Troy Stone, Bryan Rader and Moira McCulloch. Closing out the night will be Free Mary, an Irish Band from San Antonio that is planned to go on stage about 9 p.m.

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CRAWFISH, CONCERTS & LITTLE GREEN MEN

A hush falls over the town during Spring Break as most of the students have all gone somewhere that is else for the week. Downtown bars and restaurants normally teeming with energy now have a quieter vibe, even with St. Patrick’s Day falling on Sunday. However, this doesn’t mean there aren’t plenty of fun things to do around town this weekend. First up this Friday, stop by Jack’s Roadhouse for crawfish and shrimp étouffée starting at 4 p.m. and going until they’re all sold out. Continue your evening with the KZSM Benefit Concert at The Porch. Featuring Waylon Stoerner, Sarah Burton, David Newbould and more, there’s a $5 cover with doors opening at 6 p.m. Continue St. Patrick’s Day festivities on Saturday from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. at Roughhouse. This event will feature live music by the Calloway Ritch Duo from noon to 3 p.m. Finish the weekend at Wake the Dead as Cursed Movie Nights presents the classic horror film “Leprechaun” at 7 p.m., right on time for St. Patrick’s celebrations.

WHAT'S HAPPENING THIS WEEKEND?

The San Marcos Daily Record staff gives recommendations on what to do in our community

Beyond Kegels: How exercise empowers your journey through perimenopause

Beyond Kegels: How exercise empowers your journey through perimenopause

Have you wondered, ‘What the heck is going on with my body?’ Have you or someone you know been through — or maybe you’re currently going through — the menopause transition and now you feel lost? Have you been told that you’re “too young” to be going through menopause? Have you felt like there is no hope as you age, and the symptoms of menopause are just some miserable process we get to deal with as women?

Into the Clouds

A pair of Saffron-headed Tanagers share a little lunch near a small restaurant along the Jardin-Riosucio route. It is still a long way to get to Mirador Roble if you are walking, so consider the afternoon bus from Jardin to get there if finding Tapaculo and Antpitta is your principal objective.
Photos by Justin Harris

Into the Clouds
Into the Clouds

Visitors will encounter many bird species, like this Fork-tailed Flycatcher.

Into the Clouds

Birding adventures require an expert guide in Mirador Robles

‘Wicked’ to return to Bass Concert Hall March 13-31

Tom McGowan (photographed during the 2009 national tour of ‘Wicked’ returns to reprise his role as The Wizard in the 2024 tour. McGowan, nearing 2,300 performances of this character, said, “To play the Wizard of Oz in a show like this is such a gift.”
Photos by Joan Marcus

‘Wicked’ to return to Bass Concert Hall March 13-31

Back by popular demand, “Wicked” returns to Bass Concert Hall for a two-week engagement in March. The award-winning musical has won over 100 international awards, including a Grammy and three Tonys. It’s been performed in over 100 cities and is currently the 4th longest-running show in Broadway history, celebrating its 20th anniversary on Oct. 30.

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ROCKIN’, ROLLIN’, SHOPPIN’ AND DROPPIN’

I’ve got a couple of events for you occurring this weekend. If you’re into live rock and roll, Mark Jungers will be at Riley’s Tavern tonight from 7 to 10 p.m. I watched his band play the Dam Chili Cookoff a couple of weeks ago, and they were really good! What goes better with rock than booze, so I recommend you get yourself a nice drink to celebrate the end of the week. Just try not to get too wild, or do … but take an Uber. Saturday is the Art Squared Arts Market. I’ve said it before and I’ll say it again, I love shopping at popup markets. Buying handmade goods and art from local vendors gives me a nice hit of dopamine and some high quality goodies. Plus supporting local small businesses is good for the community. I’m thinking after I shop until I drop, I may want to stop by Valentino’s for a slice of pizza. I love their pizza, and it is so close that I’m sure I won’t be able to resist. I can hear the crunch of that crust as we speak. Delicious!

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SPRING FORWARD AND TRAVEL BACK IN TIME

A very important update for this weekend: Don’t forget to spring forward going into Sunday morning. On Saturday, travel back in time with 1893 Flea. This monthly outdoor market brings together an eclectic mix of vendors to the historic Price Center, located at 222 W. San Antonio St. 1893 Flea runs in tandem with Art Squared, Second Saturday and the Farmer’s Market held downtown, so it will be easy to spend a few hours strolling around The Price Center and The Square, enjoying art, soaps, fresh produce and handmade goods on offer around town. Saturday evening, Tantra has an interesting event on offer with the Texas State Hip-Hop Congress and Songwriter Society from 7 to 10:30 p.m. This free hip-hop show will feature over 10 artists, so if you’ve been looking forward to hanging out at Tantra, the timing could not be more perfect.

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PANCAKE DAY

Flapjacks, hotcakes, blinis, blintzes or johnnycakes.

Whatever you want to call them, I think Pancake Day is sure to be a favorite.

Last week I wrote about Fried Chicken, and a few weeks ago it was a Spaghetti Dinner. Now, it's pancakes. I'm starting to see a theme here. The Kiwanis Club of San Marcos is hosting their annual fundraiser on March 9 from 7:30 a.m. to noon at the First United Methodist Church. Enjoy pancakes and sausage breakfast, a family-friendly atmosphere and musical entertainment. While the event is free, donations are accepted. 100% of the donations go back into the San Marcos community with focus on helping kids.

And the Kiwanis Club has a long history with the San Marcos Daily Record. Originally chartered in 1923, the San Marcos Kiwanis Club began with 52 members. The first publicity chairman was T.A. Buckner, publisher of the San Marcos Daily Record.

At one time in the club’s history, emphasis was on support of individuals. Now the club supports and serves organizations and institutions which generally meet the needs of children in the San Marcos community.

WHAT'S HAPPENING THIS WEEKEND?

The San Marcos Daily Record staff gives recommendations on what to do in our community

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