Events
BY KAMERYN GRIESSER
Arts and culture brown bag luncheon In honor of Earth Day, the luncheon will feature an expert panel discussion on water conservation in landscape and building design. • April 11, noon • Free (admission) • Georgetown Public Library, Bentwood Rodeo The open rodeo competition will feature bull riding, horseback riding, sheep riding and a calf scramble along with vendors for attendees to check out. • April 12-13, 7 p.m. • $20 (admission), free (children age 11 and under) • Ernie’s at Bentwood, 8150 Hwy. 29, Georgetown • www.bentwoodtexas.com Community collection event Residents can bring furniture, mattresses, tires, lawn equipment, household appliances and other large items for disposal. A list of acceptable items can be found online. • April 13, 9 a.m.-1 p.m. • Donation to ROCK required for participation 402 W. Eighth St., Georgetown • https://arts.georgetown.org
Blues, Brews and BBQ The festival—hosted by Lott Brothers Construction— will include live music, a silent auction, an open bar and a barbecue contest. Money raised at the event bene¡ts the CHASCO Family YMCA. • April 13, 6-9 p.m. • $50 • ROCK, 2050 Rockride Lane, Georgetown • www.ymca.org Spring Art Stroll Participants can stroll through Downtown Georgetown to visit, shop and view local art, murals and sculptures. • April 18, 4-8 p.m. • Free (admission) • Various locations throughout Downtown Georgetown • https://arts.georgetown.org Two Step Inn The two-day music festival will feature live concerts from country artists, including Cody Johnson, Turnpike Troubadours and Hank Williams Jr. • April 20-21, noon-10 p.m. • $189-$949 (one-day ticket), $349-$999 (two-day ticket) • San Gabriel Park, 445 E. Morrow St., Georgetown • www.twostepinn.com
• March 23, 2-4 p.m. • Free (admission) • Georgetown Public Library, 402 W. Eighth St., Georgetown • https://library.georgetown.org
cookie decorating, games and a bounce house. • March 24, 3-4 p.m. • Free (admission) • Getsemani Community Center, 412 E. 19th St., Georgetown • www.fumcgt.org
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Annual Georgetown ISD student art show The grade K-12 art exhibit showcases a variety of media, including photography, ceramics, painting, printmaking, drawing, sculpture and textiles. • March 21-April 4, open during library hours • Free (admission) • Georgetown Public Library, Georgetown 2024 State of the City Residents will have a chance to tour City Hall, learn about city departments, provide project feedback and ask questions to city leaders. • March 21, 5-8 p.m. • Free (admission) • City Hall, 808 Martin Luther King Jr. St., Georgetown; Council Chambers, 510 W. Ninth St., Georgetown • www.georgetown.org 402 W. Eighth St., Georgetown • https://arts.georgetown.org ‘Solar Eclipse: The Fascinating Human Response’ Anthropology expert Clark Wernecke will host a discussion about how cultures around the world have responded to solar eclipses.
‘Beneath the Persimmon Tree: Poetry and Process’ opening reception Participants can celebrate the opening of artist and poet Kelly Wagner Steinke’s exhibit. • March 23, 4-6 p.m. • Free (admission) • Georgetown Art Center, 816 S. Main St., Georgetown • https://artcenter.georgetown.org Acton Children’s Business Fair Invictus: An Acton Academy and Freestyle Community Center will host the fair, which gives children the opportunity to showcase their startup businesses. • March 24, 2-5 p.m. • Free (admission) • Freestyle Community Center, 75 Seward Junction Loop, Liberty Hill • www.childrensbusinessfair.org Community Easter egg hunt Hosted by First United Methodist Church, the egg hunt is open to children in preschool-¡fth grade and will include
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18th annual Barn Dance ROCK will host its annual fundraising event featuring live and silent auctions, dinner, and dancing. The theme for the event is Total Eclipse of the Heart, and live music will be by Kenny Orts and No Chance. • April 6, 4:30-10 p.m. • $250 per person • ROCK, 2050 Rockride Lane, Georgetown • www.rockride.org Total eclipse viewing party Southwestern University will host a viewing party with 10 telescopes and eclipse glasses available to the public. • April 8, 11 a.m.-3 p.m. • Free (admission) • Roy H. Cullen Academic Mall, 1001 E. University Ave., Georgetown • www.southwestern.edu
Austin Country, Folk and Blues Festival The lineup includes the Jones Family Singers, Disciples of Joy, Flat River Band, Wesley Pruitt, Frank Ray and Taylor Austin Dye. Attendees can also enjoy art vendors, a farmers market, and a food and beverage garden. • April 13, 10:30 a.m.-9:30 p.m. • $5 (age 12 and up), free (children age 11 and under) • East View High School, 4490 E. University Ave., Georgetown • www.austincountryfestival.com
• Georgetown Municipal Complex, 300-1 Industrial Ave., Georgetown • www.georgetown.org
GEORGETOWN 1013 W University Ave (512) 868-6696 CEDAR PARK 13530 Ronald Reagan Blvd (512) 986-7681
ROUND ROCK 201 University Oaks Blvd (512) 341-9066
PFLUGERVILLE 19000 Limestone Commercial Dr (512) 953-4070
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