The Cast of “Girl From The North Country” on Broadway.
Photo by Matthew Murphy
Showcasing 20 legendary Bob Dylan songs, “Girl From The North Country” will make its Austin premiere April 23 - 28 as part of Texas Performing Arts Broadway in Austin series at Bass Concert Hall.
The Carson home’s front yard urban forest still green in mid January.
Photos by Sharon Lockett
Above, a galvanized tank serves as water feature in Carson front yard, flanked with a pot of root beer plant and a pot of bird of paradise, with irises on left and a bare trunk crape myrtle on right.
A hanging fern basket is relocated to a protected site indoors before freezing weather, but plantings in the ground beside the oak will survive the freeze.
A birdbath with a dolphin base is flanked by a cast iron plant and foxtail fern on opposite side.
Sage blooms in January beside purple tradescantia.
A Chinese lantern provides artistic focus for one side of front garden.
Photos by Sharon Lockett
Carson home exemplifies how native landscape can survive within an urban forest microclimate
Hats Off For Veterans Inc (HOFV) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization whose mission is to provide financial assistance to Veterans who are seeking to obtain their first higher educational degree, and to assist with professional development for those seeking a certification or license in a skilled trade.
If ever there is a bird named in Mr. Hall’s honor, perhaps the Hall hummingbird would look like this one.
Photo from Metro Creative
Exploring Nature: Bird Names
Peanuts often are included in the popular Thai dish “Pad Thai,” which is Thailand’s variation on a traditional Chinese stir-fry. It’s salty, sweet and often spicy.
Photo from Metro Creative
Peanuts work well in sweet desserts and are commonly found in the form of peanut butter swirled with jelly atop bread for lunchtime sandwiches. However, peanuts can be an ingredient in savory dishes as well. In fact, peanuts often are included in the popular Thai dish “Pad Thai,” which is Thailand’s variation on a traditional Chinese stir-fry. It’s salty, sweet and often spicy. Try this version, courtesy of “300 Best Stir-Fry Recipes” (Robert Rose) by Nancie McDermott.
MARCHING AND MUSIC
I plan to go to the Crossroads Memorial Rededication Ceremony and Martin Luther King March on Saturday morning. The ceremony starts at 9 a.m. and the march through the historic district will begin at 10 a.m.. The festivities were originally planned to occur on MLKs birthday, but we had the coldest temperatures of the year on that day. I’m going to take my foster dog Yasmeen (otherwise known as Yaya) who is currently adoptable from the San Marcos Regional Animal Shelter. I’m giving a last-ditch effort to get her adopted before she is sent to a rescue in Washington state on Wednesday of next week. The organization is great, but she has been in my home since before Christmas. A trip across the country after leaving the home she’s been in for over a month could be extremely stressful. Yaya is potty trained, kennel trained, a year and one month old and extremely cuddly and calm. She likes to hike and play nonstop with my dog Sookie, but can be lazy too — she has even sat in the Daily Record office at my feet while I worked. Please help get her adopted before then by sharing my latest reel about her on instagram to your story (@shannonmakesjewelry), and you can inquire about her at the shelter website using this link sanmarcostx.gov/3259/Adoptable-Animals. I’ll probably chill with my dogs for the rest of the day (particularly Yaya since it's our last weekend together) then head over to Texas State University, at 601 University Dr., at 5 p.m. to go to the Hill Country Jazz Festival and hear some live music. Tickets cost $200.
CARS, COFFEE AND CASH FOR KING FEED
Wimberley is coming together to support one of its own.
King Feed, the oldest retail establishment in Wimberley, burned down.
The store holds a special place in the hearts of Wimberley residents. Back when it opened decades ago, Wimberley was more of a ranching community than it is today. The feed store was almost like a community gathering place. I’ll always remember the distinct smell when walking in the front door. Sure, there was that odor associated with any store focused on selling feed, but it always had a unique smell. I’m not sure what it was exactly, but I pinned it on the floral arrangement of hay, the garden center and the various animals that roamed the store whether that be Doc, the African Gray parrot that sadly did not make it through the fire, Simon the barn cat, the giant tortoise that roamed the aisles or any of the various small animals like rabbits and chickens that were periodically on sale. It was just a lovely place that Wimberley would like to see rebuilt.
This weekend, the 12 Kings Classic Car Club and Blanco Brew are turning their Coffee and Cars monthly car show, which King Feed was both a sponsor for and a neighbor of, into a fundraiser. If you haven’t been, it is an incredible car show with what seems to be 100 cars every month in the Brookshire Brothers parking lot. Wimberley Valley Radio will be on hand as well along with a silent auction and live music. The event runs from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Sunday. It should make for a great time for a great cause.
DRAG OUT THE VOTE
This Friday, come join the San Marcos Queer Council for its inaugural Drag Out the Vote drag show and voter registration event at Wake the Dead Coffeehouse starting at 7 p.m. Featuring local and Austin Queens, this event will be a great opportunity to learn about SMTXQC while supporting the art and freedom of speech of drag. Austin drag-ban activist Brigitte Bandit will headline the event with San Marcos superstars Brianna St. James and Malibu Imported and 12 of their drag artists friends to round out the line up. Participants will also have the chance to take a short survey about their vision for a local LGBTQIA+ community center. This SMTXQC fundraiser will have swag available for donation as well as old-fashioned candy jar guessing games to raise money for future events. For more information, search for Drag Out the Vote on Facebook and follow the links.
MARCHING AND MUSIC
Wake the Dead Coffeehouse The Art of Fen Labyrinth - Art reception Friday, Feb. 2, 6 p.m. 1432 Old Ranch Rd. 12
“Cherry Pie Bars” are not exactly a pie, but a pound cake with a cherry pie filling swirl.
Photo from Metro Creative
Tart, red cherries and Valentine’s Day seem to be the perfect pair. Not only do cherries align with a Valentine’s Day color scheme, they even resemble little hearts when hanging from their stems.
Submitted poster
The First Tuesday SMTX Film Series will screen “Dance Hall Days” about the history of Texas dance halls on Tuesday, Feb. 6 at The Price Center. Doors open at 6:15 p.m. Complimentary pizza and drinks will be served starting at 6:30 p.m. with the film beginning at 7 p.m.
Austin drag queen Brigitte Bandit will headline SMTXQC’s Drag Out the Vote.
Photo by Jay Ybarra
The San Marcos Queer Council (SMTXQC) is hosting a drag show and voter registration event on Friday, Feb. 2 from 7 p.m. to 10 p.m. at the Wake the Dead Coffee House at 1432 Old Ranch Rd 12, in San Marcos. The air of this event is to support the art and freedom of speech of drag, and to register eligible Hays County residents to vote in the upcoming primary. This is also an opportunity to learn about the San Marcos Queer Council and its goal of opening a LGTBQIA2S+ community center. SMTXQC will be asking participants to take a short survey about their vision for such a center for a free SMTXQC logo sticker.
(512) 392-2458
P.O. Box 1109, San Marcos, TX 78666
