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A Time for Renovations

A rendering of the completed main auditorium of the University of Texas’ Bass Concert Hall.

A Time for Renovations

Theatre enthusiasts who have been yearning for in-person performances will have another reason to be excited as Texas Performing Arts (TPA) at The University of Austin prepares to open its newlyrenovated Bass Concert Hall this May.

Exploring Nature

Exploring Nature: Oak Worms

If you have mature oak trees around your abode, chances are you have seen numerous little gray and green worms hanging from the tree on silk-like threads. These little creatures also hump along on any surface they might land on. Some folks call them cankerworms.

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Above, Wok & Roll's General Tso chicken — a lunch portion which came with a heaping amount of chicken tossed in a savory and spicy sauce served with fried rice, sliced cucumber and a pork egg roll. Below, Wok & Roll's Kung Pao chicken, which comes with peanuts, broccoli and mushrooms and fried rice.  Daily Record photos by Nick Castillo & Lance Winter

Foodie Friday: Wok & Roll

Searching for delicious Chinese cuisine in San Marcos? Then look no further than Wok & Roll. 

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A Word About Recycling

Earth Day is again coming up. However, rather than just a one-day activity, this year a three-day activity is planned… starting on April 20-22. Today, we will mention a website to see a few of the activities plans planned…including a recycling game you can play if you’re still holed-up with the virus. Incidentally, this is the 51st year of celebrating Earth Day.

Planet Earth focus of inspired new gallery show

A call to honor the planet in support of earth day has produced a vibrant, smart, and varied look at earth through 69 works of art by 42 area artists in a new gallery show hanging now through May 22 at the Price Center in downtown San Marcos. Most of the artwork is available to purchase and a portion of any proceeds benefits the nonprofit Price Center’s ongoing community arts efforts.

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Oven-toasting your favorite cheeses onto a hoagie roll will make a warm and tasty way to serve this sandwich while commemorating National Grilled Cheese Day. Photo from Metro Creative

Hoagie’s Heroes

April 12 is National Grilled Cheese Day. This recipe elevates the classic to a new level. Even though making sandwiches usually does not involve any cooking, that doesn’t mean layering flavors and selecting quality meats and cheeses involves any less intuition and skill. One of the most popular styles of sandwiches goes by many names, and what you call the sandwich may let others know which part of the country you call home.

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Squaredeal is an online market that showcases the work of artists in the Central Texas corridor. Graphic from Squaredeal.app

Buying Better

Last March, in response to a growing need for connectivity and commerce within the Central Texas corridor, Davis and Patton Jones launched Squaredeal CTX, a digital marketplace for local artists to sell their goods online.

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