Colton McWilliams Sports Editor
A RIVER RUNS THROUGH US
Fri, 07/19/2024 - 12:00am
The San Marcos Daily Record staff gives recommendations on what to do in our community
Colton McWilliams Sports Editor
The San Marcos Daily Record staff gives recommendations on what to do in our community
Foley takes the stage in support of latest album, ‘One Guitar Woman.’
Submitted photo
Sue Foley picked up a guitar at the age 13, and she’s been rocking ever since. The legendary blues guitarist played her first gig at the age of 16. After high school graduation, she and her band toured throughout Canada and the United States.
Left to right Elle Woods and Viviene Kinsington: Rebecca Woods and Trinity Adams.
Photos contributed by The Wimberley Players
Left to right, Elle Woods and the Delta Nu Girls: Shelby Breda, Rebecca Woods, Taylor Dabbs and Kelly Menz.
Left to right, Paulette Buonafonte and the UPS guy: Reji Smith and Tate Kirshner.
The Wimberley Players presents its summer musical, “Legally Blonde the Musical,” beginning Friday July 12 through August 4. An adaptation of the popular film, “Legally Blonde” is based on a novel by Amanda Brown and the iconic Metro Goldwyn-Mayer movie.
Despite the current Stage 3 drought restrictions, the Discovery Center garden remains lush due to the caretakers’ dedication to planting native plants like Turk’s cap, Gregg’s Mistflower and sunflowers.
Photos by Celeste Cook
Tips for maintaining healthy plants while being good stewards of water supplies
Celeste Cook Features Editor
It’s my birthday weekend, and I’m turning 50!? How did this happen? Not that it really matters, because my birthday plans this year are much the same as they have ever been: gathering with family and friends to have cake and watch a show. This year, I’m particularly lucky because Broke Thespian’s Theatre Company is debuting their free summer play, Spongebob the Musical tonight at 7:30 p.m. in Plaza Park. I cannot think of a better way to stay young at heart than celebrating a birthday with the abundantly-optimistic Spongebob. Also a bonus: BTTC will hold this hilarious-upbeat musical right next to the river we love, right at sundown, so we can bring snacks and lawn chairs to enjoy the whole show under the stars. The plot of Spongebob the Musical revolves around saving Bikini Bottom from a soon-to-explode volcano. Therefore, in keeping with the theme, we’ll head over to Patio Dolcetto to have a molten chocolate lava cake.
Shannon West Staff Reporter
Live music anyone? Tonight at 8 p.m., Slade Coulter and Hank Weaver will have a River Jam at Cheatham Street. If you haven’t heard his music Coulter incorporates stellar guitar with the occasional banjo for a blend of rock and country. Tickets are $25, and can be purchased on Event Brite. The Rock Bottom String Band will be playing at Tantra at 7 p.m. on Saturday night. According to their website, they play music “inspired by bluegrass, punk, country, roots and rock at breakneck speeds with a whole lot of fun.” The band started in 2013 doing backyard jams in San Marcos but has since become an internationally touring presence in the alternative Americana scene. I think for Sunday, a trip to the river is in order. After a couple hours of swimming and relaxing, I think I’ll stop by Zelick’s Icehouse for a couple of beers before I get the usual Sunday Scaries.
Dalton Sweat Publisher
I don’t know that I’d be a very good publisher if I didn’t at least mention the farmer’s market at La Cima (see that beautiful ad below). But all jokes aside, I love farmers markets, and I’m so glad that La Cima is committed to trying to grow the new market there into a true community staple. We need to support small local businesses. The “local multiplier” effect occurs when you spend your dollars at a locally owned and independent business. Studies show that your dollars recirculate through the local economy 2-4 times more than money spent at a company that isn't local. Additionally, I think nearly every American needs to eat healthier. I have spent a lot of effort lately trying to improve my diet, and it isn’t easy. But from the little that I’ve learned so far, fresh food like the kind you find at a farmers market is an incredible start. I’m sure a taste of the Laid Back Lemonade or Anita’s Pie Empire wouldn’t hurt either. Check the La Cima Farmers Market out every Sunday this month from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at 301 Central Park Loop.
Graphic from Metro Creative
HONORING WOMEN
Pictured are Gary Job Corps Center cement and plastering trade students Justin Williams, Adrian Molina, Cody Webb, Eliyas Belton-Smith, Austin Stering, Terrance Kepner and Instructor Joe Horkavy.
Photos by Randolph Goodman
Gary Job Corps students helped repair sidewalks for the Sunrise Village Retirement Community, including pouring cement to fill pavement cracked and damaged over time by hot and cold weather.
Operated by the Southside Community Center, Sunrise Village Retirement Center is an affordable senior community in San Marcos. Southside Community Center Director said that, “The Gary Job Corps Center is a wonderful partner, assisting with building projects, volunteering for ‘World Homeless Day’ activities, serving residents and having student interns through the Work-Based Learning Program as projects came up.”
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