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EXPLORING NATURE: BIRDS OF PARADISE
Sun, 04/24/2022 - 5:00am
If you could see one bird that you have never seen before, what would it be?
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If you could see one bird that you have never seen before, what would it be?
Dave Steakley’s modern adaptation of the classic “A Christmas Carol” is a special addon for this year’s season at the ZACH. Photo by Kirk Tuck
ZACH Theatre announces three of the 2022–23 Season productions in addition to the return of Austin’s holiday tradition, Dave Steakley’s adaptation of Dicken’s “A Christmas Carol.”
“Forever Flowers” by Tracy Weinberg Photo by Clay de Stefano
Detail of Feltner Alley Mural by Michelle Wilson. Photos by Clay de Stefano
Over the past 12 months, the Price Center Arts Committee has overseen the installation of 10 new pieces of permanent outdoor art in the center’s showcase garden. A special outdoor reception celebrating all the art is set for Saturday, May 7 from 10 a.m. – 12 p.m. The event is free and open to all, and live music by Gary Taylor and light refreshments will also be featured.
The first Spicebush Swallowtail was seen at The Garden Guy’s house on April10 feeding on Superbena Royale Plum Wine verbena.
The first Eastern Tiger Swallowtail of the year at ‘The Garden Guy’s’ house was photographed March 22 feeding on Superbena Royale Chambray.
Superbena verbenas are used by The Garden throughout the landscape mixed in both containers and flower beds. Photos by Norman Winter
This white AquaPot container planted in October features Primo Wild Rose heuchera, Superbells Dreamsicle calibrachoa and Superbena Whiteout verbena with a dianthus in the center. Photo by Norman Winter
Swallowtails were early at The Garden Guy’s house this year. Thank goodness I had Superbena verbenas in full bloom. It is as if they had been given the task of announcing the arrival of spring and the butterfly season. March 22, I photographed an Eastern Tiger Swallowtail on Superbana Royale Chambray verbena.
Above, Nena's Concina's carne asada taco (red basket) and a shrimp taco (yellow basket). Below, Nena's Cocina's cheese enchiladas served with an overeasy egg, refried beans and red salsa. Daily Record photos by Nick Castillo
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The recent invasion of Ukraine by Russia is generating questions regarding how important Russia is to the Texas economy, particularly as policies restricting trade and investment interactions are c
Join the mermaids of Mermaid Society SMTX for this year’s Earth Day festivities.
Mer-fetti: Ecologically-safe confetti made from flower petals are an alternative to traditional confetti.
In celebration of Earth Day, arts and crafts will be made from recycled materials. Photo from Mermaid Society SMTX
Every year on April 22, people work together to make small-yet-significant improvements to our local environments. These efforts, combined with education about stewardship and conservation, add up to make a lasting impact on the world around us.
Cayla Primous and Morgan Montgomery star in ‘Seussical.’ Photo by Lauren Jurgemeyer
Texas State’s Department of Theatre and Dance presents “Seussical,” by Lynn Ahrens and Stephen Flaherty on April 19-24 in the Patti Strickel Harrison Theatre.
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Q. What exactly is NATO? How does it work and how do countries join? Why is Ukraine not a member?
Persian Shield, a tropical foliage plant from Burma looks quite at home in partnership with the Ice Cream Blue Java banana.
‘This is the Life’ is a recipe that features Truffula Pink gomphrena, Supertunia Mini Vista Pink Star, and Plum Dandy alternanthera along with Persian Shield.
Persian Shield’s colors form a picturesque combination with lime green or chartreuse colored foliage. Photos by Norman Winter
Recently I stumbled across a plant recipe called ‘This is the Life.’ Not only was it a collection of some of my favorite plants, but was like a wake-up call to an old favorite, the Persian Shield. Known botanically as Strobilanthes dyerianus, it is native to Myanmar and has 8-inchlong leaves that are iridescent in shades of purple, lilac and pink with purplemaroon on the undersides. If those colors aren’t awesome enough, the foliage looks as though it has a light coat of silver electroplated to the leaf.
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