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Brittny Smith ain’t too proud to shine a spotlight on two of the women who shaped the sound of Motown. Smith plays the iconic Johnnie Mae Matthews, Detroit’s “Godmother of Soul” and the legendary Mary Wilson of The Supremes in the Broadway Across America production of “Ain’t Too Proud — The Life and Times of the Temptations,” which opens at Bass Concert Hall on Tuesday, March 28.

Last week, in honor of Women’s History Month, I wrote a bit about San Marcos Women. This week I will continue by highlighting two women who have had the honor of being named in the San Marcos Women’s Hall of Fame.

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.

FRIDAY Middleton Brewing Cheatham Street Warehouse Stoney LaRue Friday, March 24 - Doors open at 8 p.m.

The San Marcos Daily Record suggestions for things to do in and around San Marcos

Fresh off of being named “Best Outlaw Male” in February at the Ameripolitan Music Awards in Memphis, Scott H. Biram plays Riley’s Tavern Saturday night. Biram’s a solo performer who’s been on such a diverse and dramatic musical journey that his live performances feel like part of an ongoing conversation that he started a quarter-century ago.

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LifeLongLearning San Marcos and Cheatham Street Warehouse have partnered to present line dancing lessons with instructor Billy Grimsley on March 21 and 28 from 5 - 6 p.m.

Texas State University’s Department of Theatre and Dance presents STREAM in Motion 8.0 in Evans Auditorium on March 26 at 4:30 p.m.

Physical activity is an important component of overall health. Health experts advise that exercise can increase lean body mass, prevent conditions like diabetes and cardiovascular disease, improve balance, and positively affect mental health/cognition. Exercise also can foster socialization with others, helping people overcome boredom and isolation.

Silver Singers Karaoke, Sponsored by UnitedHealthcare Wednesday, March 22 at 2 p.m. Calling all music lovers ages 60 and above. It’s karaoke time. Unleash your inner Rock Star, or Country Star, at our next Silver Singers Karaoke at the San Marcos Activity Center. Registration is not required. Participants must agree that they have read and understand the City of San Marcos Parks and Recreation Department Release and Waiver of Liability and will have to sign the waiver when attending an event at the Activity Center.