Features

FRIDAY Middleton Brewing The Brothers Wayfare Friday, April 7, 6 - 9 p.m. 101 Oakwood Loop

Master Gardener shares love for April planting

I am not a big fan of snakes. While I realize these slithery reptiles have a place in nature’s overall scheme, I still find them unlovable.

Texas Performing Arts’ Broadway in Austin announces its 2023-24 season lineup with six Austin premieres and the return of two favorites. The 2023-24 season will include the new original musical “Six,” the Lerner & Loewe’s production of “My Fair Lady,” “Tina – The Tiny Turner Musical,” the Broadway hit based on Tim Burton’s classic film, “Beetlejuice,” a new musical featuring the songs of Bob Dylan called “Girl From the North Country” and the Disney musical, “Frozen.” Additionally, season ticket holders can add one or two more shows to the year: “Wicked” and “The Book of Mormon.”

Q.Why do we celebrate Easter with eggs? What has a rabbit (bunny) got to do with Easter?

The Hands of Hope Tea ’N More returns this year on April 22. The event will begin at 1 p.m. with table previews and a silent auction in the sanctuary of First Baptist Church, located at 325 West Mc-Carty Lane. The high tea, catered by the Texas Pie Company of Kyle, will begin at 2:30 p.m. with a spring fashion show by Chico’s following after.

The Art Squared Arts Market returns for 2023 in Downtown San Marcos on the historic courthouse lawn. Since 2012, artists and artisans of all kinds convene in the heart of San Marcos to showcase and sell their works, reflecting the unique community that makes San Marcos so special. This year, Art Squared welcomes a new market director, Karly Schlievert, who is a local artist herself and has a passion for cultivating her local art community.

FRIDAY Middleton Brewing

The San Marcos Art League is hosting its newest showcase for the month of April, featuring artists and photographers of the Kissing Tree community. This stunning showcase will have a variety of works, including works using oils, acrylics, watercolors, mixed medias, photography, stained glass and more. The exhibition opened April 3 and entry is free.

The inaugural city-wide San Marcos Studio Tour kicks off today and continues through the weekend.

SMCISD STEAM FAIR

There are 15 species of cranes throughout the world, inhabiting every continent except South America and Antarctica. Among the rarest of these is the majestic whooping crane, Grus americana.