Movie poster submitted by First Tuesday SMTX
To commemorate the emancipation of enslaved people in the United States, First Tuesday SMTX will screen “Juneteenth: Faith & Freedom” on June 4 at 7 p.m.
The a cappella group Sweet Honey Rock.
Photo submitted by Texas Performing Arts
From the creative mind of musical legend David Byrne, SOCIAL! Dance Club is an interactive music and dance event on the Bass Concert Hall stage that invites the audience to take part in the spotlight.
Nickle Creek’s Mandolin player Chris Thile is a featured TPA artist.
Photos submitted by Texas Performing Arts
Texas Performing Arts announces its all-new 2024/25 season featuring a long list of innovative, exciting and of-the-moment live performers. With a globe-hopping lineup of 14 not-tobe- missed events, this season spotlights artistic excellence from creators who are pushing the boundaries of traditional performing arts in bold new ways.
First Step School held its preschool graduation on Friday, May 17 at 6 p.m. at the San Marcos Activity Center. Four of these five graduates have attended First Step School since infancy. “Our First Step School family has watched these children meet many milestones, achieve academically and they are definitely prepared for Kindergarten,” Tina Owens, First Step School owner/director, said.
Submitted photo
First Step celebrates Preschool Graduation
Jack Henry on guitar and Nick Lochman on upright bass.
Photo by Christopher Paul Cardoza
San Marcos musician Jack Henry (center) plays with his band.
Submitted photo
Jack Henry.
Photo by Christopher Paul Cardoza
Jack Henry shares songs about San Marcos, drawing inspiration from its people & the river
PLANTS AND DANCE
I love native plant sales. They are a great opportunity to buy affordable plants that do well in the local climate. I can’t tell you how many times I’ve purchased plants from stores that have immediately died; that has never happened to me with my native plant wares. Ecosystem Regeneration Artisans, located at 946 Boulder Blf, is going to have a plant sale from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Saturday. ERA asks that anyone planning to show up between 10 a.m. and noon utilize the sign up sheet, which can be found here signupgenius.com/go/10C0B4AAAA92CA6F5C5249533635-erajune#. Each sign up is good for one car, including everyone in it, so load up your car with all your people and be the first at the sale. You can also tour the rain gardens. The ERA has Milkweed, along with other rare native plants. Also, the farmers market will be going on at the square from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. featuring special performances by the Telephone Company (10:30 a.m.) and Attic Ted (11:30 a.m.) to celebrate the release of Attic Ted’s newest album, Starfish as Man. Buy some fresh fruits and veggies and enjoy some live music. The weather is set to be nice all weekend long, so a trip to the river should certainly be on the to-do list. The river was trashed after memorial day, so please toss any trash you see like the good river steward I’m sure that you are. Don’t forget about the single-use container ban. This does not mean that you can’t drink. I took a Dos Equis mini Keg last weekend that I got at H-E-B and some non-disposable cups, which I highly recommend.
ENCOURAGING KID-PRENEURS
Sky Vaughan, granddaughter of the founders of Sign Crafters in San Marcos, started her first business at 9 years old. While she has taken a break recently, Sky's Sweet Deliveries makes some of the best cookies around, and she gained popularity by donating a portion of the proceeds to local charities ranging from the Wimberley Adopt Group, a pet rescue, to the Wounded Warriors Project. It was amazing to watch her business grow to amazing heights.
That business started as part of the Wimberley Village Library's kid-preneur classes that teaches kids how to start their own business. This Saturday, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., they will be hosting the first Kid Market of the summer at the Wimberley library. Kids can offer services, sell products or host games. You often find sweets for sale but also arts and crafts or plants. One year, we had a young photographer at the event take pictures to publish in the paper. I saw one booth set up to sell old stuffed animals. If I could convince my kids to give up even one of what seems like hundreds of stuffed animals that permeate through every room in my entire house, that would be awesome, but I haven't had much luck at this point. Even if we don't have our own booth this year, it is still a great event.
It costs each kid $5 to set up a booth, but they are able to keep their own profits. All vendors are from 5 years told to 17 years old. Those interested in having a booth can reach out to teenservices@wimberleylibrary.org.
BIRTHDAY FOR THE DEAD
Come celebrate the Sweet Sixteen of Wake the Dead Coffeehouse tonight starting at 6 p.m. Festivities will include live music with local artists Acclimated Assassin, Chief and TheDoomsDayDevice, Dr. Funkyfingers, Sissy Hypno and more. The event will also feature the Laughing Dead comedy showcase, hot dogs and beer, temporary tattoos by Attic Ted, a fun photo booth, Shuga’s Fine Shaved Ice, raffles, games and prizes. Wake the Dead’s big weekend will continue on Saturday with the monthly Abracadaver Witches’ Market at 5 p.m. Then on Sunday, join T. Leal and Deborah Carter for an artist’s reception starting at 7 p.m. On Saturday night, Wineaux’s will host “Lore, Legends & Landmarks: A wine walking ghost tour.” Buy wine or beer before leaving the bar in a sealed container, and then sip and stroll in search of famous San Marcos ghosts. The tour begins at Wineaux’s Wine Bar located at 314 East Hutchison at 7 p.m. All in all, it should be a hauntingly good weekend.
The San Marcos Daily Record staff gives recommendations on what to do in our community
Jack stands at the center of the Wake the Dead courtyard.
Photo by Celeste Cook
The Wake the Dead staff: Back row left to right are Michael White, Corey Salinas, Steve Jones, Trey Dusek and Dana Dacy. Middle: Taylor Leal, Julie Balkman amd Christina Orta. Front: Araselle Vivenza, Lucy Allmand and Jess Liao.
Photo provided by Wake the Dead Coffeehouse
Inset, A ceramic flower by artist Hayley Welliver on display. Above, an ivywreathed skeleton welcomes visitors to the patio.
Photos by Celeste Cook
Wake the Dead Coffeehouse celebrates 16-year anniversary
Dear Readers, My last column might have been a downer, and if I were in my usual mode, I could apologize for that. But, as I’ve learned in my journey toward modern, empowered womanness: We apologize too dang much! Rather than say “I’m sorry” for being sad on Mother’s Day, I find it best to acknowledge that I was certainly in a dark place, and I’ve let that wave pass over me/us.
Pictured right, from DJH: Tiffany Townsend, Katrina Hawkins, TransportEQ Jerri Banks, Greater San Marcos Partnership Ted Groholske, Pastor Darius Todd, Wayne Thompson Elevation HR, Central Texas Regional Training Academy Ramiro Camarillo; and Gary Job Corps staff Chris Roff, Evelyn Hernandez, Betty Oliva, Adam Cantu, Susanne Ritter and Waddell Walton. Students are from the Material Handling and Overhead Linesman Vocations.
Photos submitted by Gary Job Corps
DJH Express National Training Academy partnership
Celebrating National Volunteer Month and Earth Day, Gary Job Corps Corrections Cadets assisted with the “Keep Martindale Beautiful” Cleanup. Pictured left are Martindale Mayor Katherine Glaze, City Councilman Matthew McGovern, Dorothy McGovern, Police Chief Tommy Ward and City Utility Clerk Diana Guevara Garza. Gary Job Corps Cadets are Fatima Moreno, Daniel Moreno, Zasmine Walker, Jesse Rubens, Juan Torres and Jamar Dixon, under the instruction of Captain Weaver. The staff and students from the Gary Job Corps have partnered with the City of Martindale in many projects from the cleanups of numerous flooding events through the construction of the ADA ramp at City Hall and railing. Corrections and Security Cadets helped with the crowd and traffic control for the 4th of July Parade and worked the Jamaica at Immaculate Heart of Mary Catholic Church.
Earth Day 2024 in Martindale
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