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’Untold Wonders’ now open at The Price Center

Tree of Life mosaic by Glynis Christine.
Photo submitted by The Price Center

The Pink Nectar Cafe mixed media on wood by Jennifer Epperson.
Photo submitted by The Price Center

’Untold Wonders’ now open at The Price Center

Sun, 11/20/2022 - 5:00am

The Price Center’s “Untold Wonders” visual arts exhibit is now open throughout the first-floor galleries of the center. This new 79-piece gallery show features assorted works celebrating the wonders of the world. The colorful and imaginative art on display explores the natural, supernatural and imaginary worlds of more than 70 contributing artists. A wide range of media, subjects, and traditional and alternative creative techniques are explored.

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Veterans received goodie bags donated by HEB.
Photo by Bernadette Adams

HEB honors veterans

Sun, 11/20/2022 - 5:00am

As the U.S. marked Veteran’s Day on Nov. 11, Maurice T. Suttles VFW Post 3413 received 50 goodie bags from HEB San Marcos 2, Corp. no. 455.

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Call for nonprofits: SMPL to host Stronger Together Resource and Volunteer Fair

Sat, 11/19/2022 - 2:14pm

The San Marcos Public Library is calling for local nonprofits and service organizations to attend its Stronger Together Volunteer and Resource Fair set for Dec. 3 from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m.

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The Price Center’s Shop 1893 will celebrate this year’s holiday shopping season with extended Saturday hours. Pictured, an item for sale during the holiday season: Christmas Cats. Photos by by Shop 1893 and the Price Center

Shop 1893 set to celebrate holiday season with extended hours, refreshments, handmade goods

Thu, 11/17/2022 - 7:27pm

The Price Center’s Shop 1893 will celebrate this year’s holiday shopping season with extended Saturday hours.

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Left to right, Danny Mosier, Greg Dew and Dawn Wright rehearse one of the many Beloved Holiday Classics explored in the play, Every Christmas Story Ever Told (And Then Some) at the Wimberley Players, opening Nov. 18.
Photo by Simone Corprew

Wimberley Players present tradtions and fun for the holidays

Sun, 11/13/2022 - 5:00am

The Wimberley Players will present two holiday events this coming season. The comedy, “Every Christmas Story Ever Told (And Then Some)” by Michael Carleton, James FitzGerald and John K. Alvarez opens Nov. 18. In December, the family-friendly movie “Elf ” will be shown indoors, on Sunday, Dec. 18, at 7:30 p.m.

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Eileen Dover to host “Let’s Drag B*tch” Brunch at the Davenport in support of Bobcat Pride Scholarship Fund.
Photo submitted by Eileen Dover

Davenport Drag Brunch to support BPSF Fall Fundraiser Nov. 13

Sun, 11/13/2022 - 5:00am

Bobcat Pride Scholarship fund will hold its Fall Fundraiser with a drag brunch and silent auction from 1 to 4 p.m. at The Davenport, located at 194 S. Guadalupe St.

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Joann Gilliam, Peyton Herzog and Marcus Brooks Costume design by Angelica Hadiwibowo.
Photo by Lauren Jurgemeyer

Texas State’s Department of Theatre and Dance presents ‘Into the Woods’

Sun, 11/13/2022 - 5:00am

Texas State’s Department of Theatre and Dance presents “Into the Woods” by Stephen Sondheim and James Lapine on Nov. 15-20 in the Performing Arts Center.

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An Indian peacock.
Photo from Metro Creative

Exploring Nature: Beautiful Birds

Sun, 11/13/2022 - 5:00am

Which are the top five best dressed birds?

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November is the month for celebrating Native American Heritage Month.
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Sun, 11/13/2022 - 5:00am

Q.When is Native American History (Heritage) Month? How did it come about and is it the same as Indigenous People’s Month? What is its purpose? Is American Indian “OK” to use when referring to Native people?

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Janet Aron leads a low-impact weight exercise in Wednesday’s Zumba Gold class.
Photos by Celeste Cook

“Age is not the criteria.” Aron’s Zumba Gold class focuses on exercises that improve balance and mobility. The classes cater to needs and abilities of each class member, regardless of age.

Aron’s Zumba Gold class, from left to right, Dolores Appl, Janet Aron, Carmen Martinez, Brenda Smith, Ava Purkey and Irma Zuniga.
Photo by Celeste Cook