Events
BY DACIA GARCIA
‘Give a Kid a Box’ book signing Local actress and author Kristin McKenzie Rice will speak about her book, conduct signings and lead crafts with children in attendance. Her book illustrates the power of a child’s imagination. • May 17, 11 a.m., 3 p.m. • Free • Lark & Owl Booksellers, 205 Sixth St., Ste. 101, Georgetown • www.larkandowlbooksellers.com Renegade Revival Music Fest Community members can gather downtown to experience country and rock-and-roll music. A portion of ticket sales will benefit Health Alliance for Austin Musicians. • May 17, 4-10 p.m. • $30+ • Georgetown Palace Theatre, Historic Springer Stage,
wrestling, steer roping, barrels, breakaway and rodeo performances. • May 15-17, 9 a.m.-7:30 p.m. • Free (ages 3 and under), $10 (Thursday night admission for ages 4 and up), $10 (child admission), $20 (adult admission) • Harvest Ranch Arena, 8355 RR 1869, Liberty Hill • www.libertyhillprorodeo.com/schedule ¡Viva! The Bluebonnet Philharmonic Orchestra will perform cultural pieces including “Carmen Suite No.1” by Georges Bizet, Astor Piazzola’s “Libertango” and Leonard Bernstein’s “Mambo” from West Side Story. • May 16, 7:30 p.m. • Free • Rodney And Mary Klett Performing Arts Center, 2211 N. Austin Ave., Georgetown • www.centexmusicalarts.org/events Lake Travis Paddle and Rappel Participants will start the day kayaking along Pace Bend Park before ending the activity with a rappel down a cliff. Rappelling gear, kayaks, paddles and lifejackets will be provided. • May 17, 8 a.m.-4 p.m.
• $55 (resident), $70 (nonresident) • Address provided when registering • www.georgetowntexas.gov/parks
April
Stargazing Volunteers from the Williamson County Astronomy Club will help attendees view stars with telescopes and cameras. • April 30, 8:30-10:30 p.m. • Free (ages 3 and under), $2 (resident), $4 (nonresident) • Garey Park, 6450 RM Road 2243, Georgetown • www.georgetowntexas.gov/parks
GTACC 18th Annual Car Show Georgetown Texas Area Car Club will host its annual event featuring raffles, 50/50 drawings, food, vendors, music and awards for best in show, participant choice and sponsor choice. • May 3, 8 a.m. • Free (spectator), $35 (entry fee) • Sun City Social Center Parking Lot, 2 Texas Drive, Georgetown • www.gtacc.org/annual-car-show May the Fourth Be With You Presented by Subaru of Georgetown, the event will include a jedi training course, light sabers, the Death Star and crafts provided by Georgetown Public Library. • May 4, 2-4 p.m. • Free • San Gabriel Park Legacy Pavilion, 521 E. Morrow St., Georgetown • www.georgetowntexas.gov Liberty Hill Pro Rodeo Community members can spend a weekend watching mutton bustin’, team roping, calf roping, steer
May
‘Our Lady of the Tortilla’ Written by Luis Santeiro, the play tells the story of the Cruz family who is “volatile even in the best of times.” • May 2-June 1, showtimes vary by day • $18+ • Palace Playhouse, 216 W. Eighth St., Georgetown • www.georgetownpalace.com Texas Whitewater Adventure Experienced and beginner paddlers ages 12 and up are welcome and can expect to learn about river safety, river reading and kayak handling. • May 3, 8 a.m.-8 p.m.
810 S. Austin Ave., Georgetown • www.georgetownpalace.com
Saloon Night at the Museum Attendees can spend a night with cowboy cocktails, food, saloon games, historic gambling and raffles. The evening will raise funds for The Williamson Museum.
• May 16, 6-9 p.m. • $30 (museum members), $35 • The Williamson Museum, 716 S. Austin Ave., Georgetown • www.williamsonmuseum.org/event
• $50 (resident), $65 (nonresident) • Address provided when registering • www.georgetowntexas.gov
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