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Tickets are on sale now for the Broadway in Austin production of “Six The Musical,” presented by Texas Performing Arts.
Let it bee: Plant flower gardens to help combat the toxic effect of climate change, pollution and pesticides on bee populations.
Photo by Jason Cook
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No matter what anyone says, the capital of Belgium is not waffle.
Photo from Metro
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Few people can resist the appeal of waffles. They’re tasty in the morning for breakfast, and equally at home in the afternoons or evening with chicken or ice cream accompanying them. Indeed, few foods can be enjoyed any time of day as easily as waffles.
Check out works of art like those pictured at ‘The Big SMAL’ show, which features a creations by local artists.
Photos submitted by the San Marcos Art League
The San Marcos Art League is hosting their annual members’ showcase once again at the Price Center & Garden throughout the remainder of August. The show includes works from over 60 artists from San Marcos and the surrounding areas in a variety of mediums including acrylic, watercolor, mixed media, woodworking and more. The show takes place each year from July though August at the Price Center, and has made a point to showcase the works of the members of the San Marcos Art League and of the San Marcos art community. This show aims to provide representation of the art culture of the city. After Aug. 29, the exhibit will close and artwork will no longer be available for viewing.
Happy Birthday to ME! And Happy Birthday to all of my fellow Leos out there. It’s Leo Season, baby! Leos are taking up all the space this month, ain’t we?
Above, Salvia farinacea, native to the Edward Plateau and Blackland Prairie. Top right, the red yucca, also native to our area, is a succulent that requires little water. Bottom right, the rock rose is native to the Blackland Prairie, but performs well in the Edwards Plateau.
Photos courtesy of the Texas A&M Superstar program
Native perennials a hardy addition to landscapes
BACK TO SCHOOL GIVING
With back to school in San Marcos set for Tuesday, Aug. 15, a tradition I like to celebrate is to take a back to school supply list and get the items, and then donate these to one of the area organizations providing assistance to families. Back to school shopping for me as a youngster growing up on the Southside of Chicago was always a time to look forward to, in that I had babysitting funds to use for 64-count crayon boxes and new Shaeffer fountain pens with turquoise ink cartridges, and later, in high school in New Jersey, I had to buy my own school books, as I was a scholarship student at Oak Knoll in Summit, N.J. This weekend local stores will be crowded and staff busy as parents and children go item by item and get ready for the new school year. Think about paying it forward to the car in back of you in a drive-through or if you can help a family in need in paying for supplies. Be extra considerate of those trying to get those lists taken care of this weekend especially. Summer may be winding down but there is still some joy that can be spread around if you are looking for the opportunity.
LOOK TO THE SKIES
The younger version of myself would be gobsmacked to hear of my new interest in bird watching. I really never understood the appeal until recently. It might be that my appreciation of nature has matured with age like a fine wine– another appreciation of mine that is positively correlated with the number of years under my belt. A local birder, Stephen Ramirez, hosts a bird walk that travels through local green spaces, preservers and riverside parks. Be up bright and early because the best bird watching, and this event, occurs right when the sun comes up. There will be ten binoculars available to borrow. No furry friends allowed as they might scare off the birds. The location will be announced today on this facebook group link https://www.facebook.com/ groups/SanMarcosBirdWalk. I imagine all of that walking around in the summer is going to have you working up quite a sweat, so I recommend a dip in the beautiful San Marcos river afterward to cool you off. After that, a nap will probably be in order seeing as it will still be very early.
BACK TO SCHOOL BASH
Tomorrow from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., the Southside Community Center and Methodist Healthcare Ministries will host its Back to School Bash on the center’s grounds located at 518 S. Guadalupe St. This event, which is co-sponsored by Texas Preparatory School - San Marcos, will feature free haircuts, bookbags and school supplies, as well as complimentary food and drinks and a special gift distribution. If you happen to be out for the Farmer’s Market on The Square, grab some fresh produce, some pastries and a cup of coffee from the Coffee Bar, then head down to Southside Community Center to support local families getting ready for the 2023-2024 school year. Southside encourages those with school-aged children to arrive early because supplies will be available in limited quantities.
Later in the evening, Wake the Dead Coffeehouse will host its monthly Abracadavar Witches’ Market starting at 5 p.m. In addition to locally-made art and jewelry, this weekend’s market will feature sweets such as candy apples, caramel apples, cakesicles, dipped oreos, pretzel rods and rice crispy treats: perfect to put us in the mood for fall, which I promise is coming and hopefully soon.
The San Marcos Daily Record suggestions for things to do in and around San Marcos
Hays County Local Health Department will host a back-to-school fair to encourage student vaccinations on Saturday, in time for the upcoming school year.
Tips for keeping older homes energy efficient will be part of the Historic Home Collective Open House set for Saturday..
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The city of San Marcos is inviting the public to an event that is all about preserving the past and powering the future.
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