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SMARTS celebrates 50th anniversary

Sharon East, Charlotte Evans, Viki Hicks and Cheryl Blake.

SMARTS celebrates 50th anniversary

Gene Stokes, Dr. Michael Cardona, and Dr. Eric Wright

SMARTS celebrates 50th anniversary

Alice Castillo, president of SMARTS. Photos submitted by SMARTS

SMARTS celebrates 50th anniversary

The San Marcos Area Retired Teachers and Staff (SMARTS) met to celebrate its 50th anniversary at the San Marcos Recreation Hall, March 8. Since the group began and was chartered in the fall of 1971, the theme was the 70s, with tie dye and psychedelic colors and clothes. About 40 people were in attendance with several former presidents and officers, new members, visitors, plus special guests: Gene Stokes, district 13 president of Texas Retired Teacher Association, Dr. Michael Cardona, superintendent of San Marcos Consolidated School District and Dr. Eric Wright, superintendent of Hays Consolidated School District.

Installation and immersive film ‘The Plastic Bag Store’ to take over Blue Genie Art Bazaar through April 17

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Installation and immersive film ‘The Plastic Bag Store’ to take over Blue Genie Art Bazaar through April 17

Award-winning puppet artist, director, and filmmaker Robin Frohardt will install her acclaimed work The Plastic Bag Store at the Blue Genie Art Bazaar April 17. The art installation and immersive film experience is presented by Texas Performing Arts as part of its 40th Anniversary Season. One-hour performances will run multiple times per day Wednesdays through Sundays.

Exploring Nature
Exploring Nature

Photo from Metro Creative

EXPLORING NATURE: SPARROWS

Tiring of my usual backyard birds such as black-crested titmice, Carolina wrens and northern cardinals, I traipsed over to the Patsy Glenn Refuge one recent afternoon and walked to a bird blind at the back of the property. Multiple seed feeders and a water feature make this blind a real magnet for birds.

Michael Reilly: Puppet Master for Disney’s ‘The Lion King’

Behind the scenes king Michael Reilly with some of the puppet masks for Disney’s “The Lion King.” Photo by Selena Moshell

Michael Reilly: Puppet Master for Disney’s ‘The Lion King’

Sure, Mufasa may reign on the stage of Disney’s “The Lion King,” but Michael Reilly is the master of all he surveys. As puppet supervisor for the touring company of “The Lion King” for 10 years, his kingdom is comprised of over 200 different types of puppets, with a dedicated crew of 49 to bring those animals to life.

The best supporting flower goes to: Blue My Mind & Blue My Mind XL
The best supporting flower goes to: Blue My Mind & Blue My Mind XL

A honeybee visits Blue My Mind bush morning glory in west Georgia.

The best supporting flower goes to: Blue My Mind & Blue My Mind XL

Whatever combination you can imagine will look better with the addition of one of the varieties of Blue My Mind bush morning glory. This hanging basket features Supertunias, begonias and Blue My Mind bush morning glory.

The best supporting flower goes to: Blue My Mind & Blue My Mind XL

Blue My Mind bush morning glory also comes in a new Blue My Mind XL that is a little larger, and fulfills all your supporting role opportunities including the front of the border. Photos by Norman Winter

The best supporting flower goes to: Blue My Mind & Blue My Mind XL

Blue My Mind and last year’s sibling Blue My Mind evolvulus are surefire winners of the 2022 Best Supporting Flower. This is for the flower that delivers an outstanding performance in a supporting role.

Boss Babes

Left, Kristan Alvarez and Della Lucio are the powerhouse women behind KnD’s Boutique.

Boss Babes

Above, KnD’s sports that Bobcat style.

Boss Babes

Into fashion from an early age, Kristan Alvarez creates eye-catching point-of-sale displays for KnD’s Boutique. Photos by Celeste Hollister

Boss Babes: KnD’s Boutique rocks San Marcos style

It’s a typical spring day in March: Thursday afternoon, the Square is packed, and the air smells of freshly-bloomed mountain laurel. Students and San Marcans alike bustle around downtown, eager to soak in the warmth of the sun.

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