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The Art of Bill Hutson: Homestead featured at Texas State Galleries

Sun, 01/23/2022 - 5:00am

The Art of Bill Hutson is a unique citywide exhibition celebrating the work of artist and San Marcos native Bill Hutson. As part of the show, the Texas State Galleries at Texas State University, San Marcos is featuring a six-piece installation of works by Hutson, the centerpiece of which is “Homestead with signs, symbols and numbers.” This massive painting — over 6 x 9 feet — is accompanied by five preparatory studies for the work, including a sculpture titled “Shotgun for Elton Fax.” The exhibition is on view in the Texas State Galleries foyer through May 18.

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Hutson’s work, ‘Images of Scorpius’ featured at the San Marcos Art Center

Sun, 01/23/2022 - 5:00am

“Image of Scorpius” is the latest art exhibition at the San Marcos Art Center featuring the work of world-renowned artist and San Marcos native, Bill Hutson. Hutson, born in 1936, was raised in the Dunbar neighborhood of San Marcos. His work, “Variations on a Marigold (with Scorpius)” will be featured at the San Marcos Art Center from Jan. 12 through March 20 during Art Center hours of operation. Due to the rise in COVID-19 cases, The San Marcos Art League, sponsors of the San Marcos Art Center, invites art lovers to view the piece in the front window of the Art Center on Jan. 16 across from this year’s Hays County CommonUnity MLK Jr. Festival in Downtown San Marcos.

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Today’s garden plot: Becoming ‘urbanized’ and ‘revolutionized’

Berried Treasure Strawberry. Photo by Sarah Winter

Left, Patio Sunshine Tempting Tomatoes.

Above, Goodhearted Tempting Tomatoes Photos by Norman Winter

Today’s garden plot: Becoming ‘urbanized’ and ‘revolutionized’

Sun, 01/23/2022 - 5:00am

A news flash came across my phone on Friday, Jan. 14, saying “A Major Food Shortage is Coming Again in the United States.” That headline, coupled with what we are seeing in the places we shop, is enough to cause a level of anxiety.

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Above, Thai Thai Cafe's green curry, which came with chicken, carrots, broccoli, bell peppers, snow peas, onion, basil, bamboo shoots all mixed with green curry and coconut milk. Below, Thai Thai Cafe's broccoli and beef — a heaping serving of beef, broccoli, carrots, onions, fried rice and a spring roll. Daily Record photos by Lance Winter & Nick Castillo

Foodie Friday: Thai Thai Cafe

Thu, 01/20/2022 - 5:59pm

I’ve often touted Thai food being superior to traditional Chinese food.

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M. Ray Perryman

The Economist: Where have all the people gone?

Wed, 01/19/2022 - 7:00pm

The Census Bureau recently released population estimates by state for the period from July 2020 to July 2021. The total US population scarcely changed, but there were seismic regional shifts.

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Copper Canyon Daisy will thrill with fragrance

Copper Canyon Daisies are perfect for pollinators. Photos by Norman Winter

Copper Canyon Daisy will thrill with fragrance

Sun, 01/16/2022 - 5:00am

At the Coastal Georgia Botanical Gardens, it was the Copper Canyon daisy that was guaranteed to put all visitors under a spell from the smell. It happened on a regular basis. After a class, I would take the students or clients on a personal tour of the garden. We would exit the side door of the conference center right into the Mediterranean Garden and instantly, they became fixated on a shrubby marigold with a tantalizing fragrance.

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Sara Carpenter and the Price Time Dancers. Photo submitted by The Price Center

100 years, going strong: Sara Carpenter embraces a lifelong philosophy of movement and dance

Sun, 01/16/2022 - 5:00am

On Dec. 23, 2021, a crowd overflowed from The Price Center’s 1910 Room as family and friends gathered around a tiny, vibrant woman dressed like a queen.

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Answers to Go

Sun, 01/16/2022 - 5:00am

SAN MARCOS PUBLIC LIBRARY

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The Journey Continues: Just throw the flag

Sun, 01/16/2022 - 5:00am

Columnist’s Note: My journey this week has returned to my friend, Paul Buntyn, Pastor Emeritus of Abundant Life Christian Church in San Marcos, Texas.