Georgetown Edition | 2023

COMPILED BY TEKIMA JOHNSON & CLAIRE SHOOP

23 REMEMBER THE PAST The Williamson County Historical Commission will host its third annual “Toast to Our Past: Recognize, Remember and Learn” presentation in recognition of the 30th Texas governor, Daniel Moody, who obtained a conviction against four members of the Ku Klux Klan. This year is the 100th anniversary of the conviction, which is known as the first prosecutorial success against the KKK in the U.S. 6:30 p.m. $20. Williamson County Courthouse, 710 S. Main St., Georgetown. Eventbrite: A Toast to Our Past: Recognize, Remember and Learn 23 LEARN TO QUILT Handcrafts Unlimited will host a quilting demonstration where quilting professionals will be on hand to assist attendees with learning how to quilt. 1 p.m. Free. 104 W. Eighth St., Georgetown. 512-869-1812.www.handcraftsunlimited.com 25 DRESS FOR A RECEPTION As one of several events the Georgetown Cultural Citizen Memorial Association is hosting to celebrate Black History Month, this reception and program will take attendees on a journey back through time discussing education, business and the church from an African

10 WATCH A PLAY Written by Lauren Gunderson, “Silent Sky” tells the story about astronaut Henrietta Leavitt, who completed maps of the stars for Harvard University. Although she never received credit for her work, her scientific discoveries had a lasting impact on the study of astronomy. 7:30 p.m. $24 (students with ID at the door); $32 (seniors, military members and students online); $34 (adults). Palace Playhouse, 216 W. Eighth St., Georgetown. 512-869-7469.www.georgetownpalace.com 10 THROUGH 11 CELEBRATE WILLIAMSON COUNTY Williamson County will hold a variety of events and activities to celebrate its 175th birthday. A formal ceremony to kick off the celebration will start at 2 p.m. March 10 on the east side of the Williamson County Courthouse. Entertainment and a laser light show will begin at 7:30 p.m., and tours of the courthouse along with birthday cake will be available. The county will also have activities—including a bounce house, train rides and a scavenger hunt—at the March 11 Market Days on the Square in Georgetown from 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Free. 710 S. Main St., Georgetown. www.wilco.org

Light’s 2018 exhibition, was on display at the Georgetown Public Library. 10 a.m.- 6 p.m. Free. Georgetown Art Center, 816S.MainSt.,Georgetown.512-930-2583. www.georgetownartcentertx.org MARCH 04 PARTICIPATE IN A 5K RUN District 5 of the Texas Nurses Association will host its 5k Fun Run, where participants can go at their own pace and walk or run as many times as they would like. All proceeds will support scholarships for nursing students, and the event will feature music and prizes. Founded in 1907, the TNA is the oldest professional nursing association in Texas. 8 a.m.-noon. $20. San Gabriel Park, 445 E. Morrow St., Georgetown. https://tna5.nursingnetwork.com 07 LISTEN TO A CONCERT The Sarofim School of Fine Arts presents its Faculty Concert featuring faculty members violinist Jessica Mathaes and pianist Kiyoshi Tamagawa. 7:30 p.m. Free. Alma Thomas Theater, 1001 E. University Ave., Georgetown. 512-930-2583. https://www.southwestern.edu/ sarofim/calendar/

American perspective. 4-5:30 p.m. Free. First United Methodist Church, McKinney Ministry Center, 1205 Ash St., Georgetown. www.gccmatx.com 25 FUNDRAISE FOR HOUSING Habitat for Humanity of Williamson County will host its Hops for Houses Craft Beer Festival at the Williamson County Expo Center. The event will feature drinks from more than 25 craft breweries across Central Texas as well as live music, a silent auction, food trucks and games. Attendees will receive tickets that can be exchanged for 3-ounce sample pours. 1-2 p.m. (VIP admission), 2-6 p.m. (general admission). Free (designated drivers), $35 (general), $45 (at the door), $80 (VIP). 5350 Bill Pickett Trail, Taylor. 512-863-4344. https://williamsonhabitat.org 28 ATTEND AN ART SHOW Georgetown Arts Center will present an art exhibit of Carol Light’s art. Light moved to Austin near the Colorado River in 1938 with her parents. Growing up around nature is what nurtured her love for art. Light is known for her abstract mixed-media works on paper and canvas as well as her collage and handmade paper creations. “Ebb and Flow: 50 Years of Painting and Drawing,”

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GEORGETOWN EDITION • FEBRUARY 2023