Events
BY DACIA GARCIA
January
‘The Secret Garden’ This classic literature reimagined as a musical tells the story of 11-year-old Mary Lennox as she returns to Yorkshire to live with her reclusive uncle and his son. The storyline highlights themes of forgiveness and renewal. The 7:30 p.m. showing Feb. 8 will feature ASL interpreters. • Jan. 31-March 2, showtimes vary • $18-$38 • Georgetown Palace Theatre, 810 S. Austin Ave., Georgetown • www.georgetownpalace.com
February
Get Linked La Di Da Permanent Jewelry will host a pop-up event to help individuals add personalization to their style with custom-fit, permanent bracelets, anklets, necklaces and rings. Appointments for the event are not required and service will be available on a first-come, first-serve basis. • Feb. 8, noon-5 p.m. • Free (admission), prices vary by jewelry • Barons Creek Vineyards Tasting Room, 706 S. Austin Ave., Georgetown • www.baronscreekvineyards.com A Toast to Our Past Dr. Donald Frazier, Director of The Texas Center at Schreiner University in Kerrville, will join the Williamson County Historical Commission to present a tale of a group of locals and their attempt to escape from the battlefields of the Civil War to Mexico. • Feb. 13, 7-8:30 p.m. • $20 • Williamson County Courthouse, 710 S. Main St., Georgetown • www.wilcotx.gov/169/historical-commission Author event: Sherry Thomas As part of the Hill Country Author Series, the Friends of the Georgetown Public Library will present an author discussion with Thomas about her latest novel “A Ruse of Shadows.” The eighth book in her Lady Sherlock series continues the depiction of a female sleuth solving mysteries in London’s Victorian era. Participants can expect refreshments served by Sweet Lemon Kitchen. • Feb. 13, 2 p.m. • $17 (presale), $20 (at the door) • Georgetown Public Library, 402 W. Eighth St., Georgetown • www.folgeorgetown.org ‘I Spot Eye Spots’ art exhibit Houston-based artist Mark Greenwalt will showcase his drawings created using graphite, ink and acrylic. The exhibit highlights the reworking of surfaces to create nondeterministic, synthetic figures through art, which challenge societal norms. An opening reception for the exhibit will take place on Feb. 15 from 4-6 p.m. and individuals can attend an artist talk on Feb. 16 at 2 p.m. • Feb. 14-Mar. 16, hours vary by day • Free (admission) • Georgetown Art Center, 816 S. Main St., Georgetown • https://artcenter.georgetown.org
Cupid’s Chase 5K & Fun Run The 30th annual event presented by Friends of Georgetown Parks and Recreation will feature a 1K fun run for children ages 10 and under, and a 5K chip- timed event. Dogs are welcome to attend the race with their owners, but must be on a nonretractable
leash and have rabies tags on their collars. • Feb. 8; 8:30 a.m. (kids 1K), 9 a.m. (5K) • $10 (1K fun run), $30 (5K) • San Gabriel Park, 445 E. Morrow St., Georgetown • www.georgetowntexas.gov
Crazy Hair Tour True Girl, a ministry for teenage girls and their moms, will host an evening of live worship, games, fashion and bible study with a focus on creating a mother and
Royal Tea Party Parents and children can explore Wonderland with a royal tea party presented by Subaru of Georgetown. There will be light snacks, crafts and moments with Alice and the Mad Hatter. Attendees are encouraged to wear their prince or princess attire. Adults do not have to register but adult supervision is required at all times. • Feb. 23, 2-4 p.m. • $15 (child admission) • Garey House, 6450 RM 2243, Georgetown • www.georgetowntexas.gov Annual Fat Tuesday Games Day Fundraiser Community members are invited to join the San Gabriel Woman’s Club at its 17th annual event, which will include a continental breakfast, door prizes, raffles and games, which attendees must supply themselves. • Feb. 25; 9:30 a.m. (breakfast), 10 a.m. (games start) • $12 (lunch), $30 (games and lunch) • Georgetown Community Center, 445 E. Morrow St., Georgetown • www.sangabrielwomansclub.org
daughter connection. • Feb. 20, 6:30-9 p.m. • $18 and up
• First Baptist Church Georgetown, 1333 W. University Ave., Georgetown • www.mytruegirl.com Stephanie Nichols’ 14th Annual Car & Plane Show
The swap meet and car show will have food vendors, including Ko Barbecue, The Rush Coffee and Paige’s Bakery. Swap meet attendees can bring car parts and non- running cars for sale. The Remax skydiving team will jump between 11:30 a.m.-noon and there will be a formation flyover at 1 p.m., in addition to other entertainment. • Feb. 22; 8:30-10:30 a.m. (car show participants entry time), 10 a.m.-2:30 p.m. (spectators entry time) • Free (spectators), $25 (car show participants), $30 (swap meet participants and vendors) • Georgetown Airport, 500 Terminal Drive, Georgetown • Eventbrite: Stephanie Nichols’ 14th Annual Car & Plane Show at Georgetown Airport Plate Smash Release Party Residents are invited to release old habits and energy by writing negative thoughts on a plate and smashing it to pieces in a safe space. • Feb. 22, 2-4 p.m. • $33 • Silver Moon Curios, 215 W. University Ave., Georgetown • www.silvermooncurios.com
March
Chase the Chief 5K The Georgetown Police Department’s fitness initiative will help raise funds for local schools’ physical education departments. Attendees can participate in a family fun run, run a 5K or browse the vendor fair taking place before the race. • March 2; noon-2 p.m. (vendor fair), 1:15 p.m. (fun run), 2 p.m. (5K) • $5 (ages 17 and younger), $10 (ages 18 and older) • East View High School, 4490 E. University Ave., Georgetown • www.georgetowntexas.gov
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