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Evelyn Brister, a 1988 graduate of San Marcos High School, will return to her hometown to participate in the Philosophy Dialogue Series at the San Marcos Public Library on Wednesday, March 23 from 3:30 - 5 p.m. on the topic “Democracy and the Promise of the Future.”

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As I near the six-year mark of writing “The Journey Continues,” I am asking myself, “Has this column served God?”

In support of National Sexual Assault Awareness and Prevention Month, April 2022, an art exhibition and educational program, Reshaping Trauma Through Art will be held at The Price Center, 222 W. San Antonio St. in San Marcos, April 1 through April 25. Jennifer Epperson, Texas artist and activist, will show art created as part of healing from sexual assault. The program includes a formal presentation on April 23, from 6 - 8 p.m., using art to illustrate the artist’s personal story and to create awareness of sexual assault. Two informal docent tours led by the artist are on April 8 and April 21 from 3:30 - 5 p.m. These interactive tours will focus on the creative process. Opening night of the event will be held at The Price Center on April 1 from 6 - 8 p.m. The exhibit and events are free and open to the public.

Texas State’s Department of Theatre and Dance is inviting Black and Latinx playwrights from across the country to submit for the 20th Annual Black and Latino Playwrights Celebration at Texas State.

Penfold Theatre Company (Penfold) announces cast and creatives for Amadeus directed by new Associate Artistic Director Liz Fisher running March 24 – April 9, at Ground Floor Theatre. 979 Springdale Rd #122, Austin. A special onetime performance with the Central Texas Philharmonic will play Sunday, April 3 at the Klett Center for the Performing Arts in Georgetown.

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This week, step into a world of pure imagination with Roald Dahl’s classic “Charlie and the Chocolate Factory,” which opens at the Bass Concert Hall on Tuesday.

There has been a lot of love in the world of petunias over the past couple of years, thanks to one very unique variety — Supertunia Lovie Dovie. We have all seen petunias: some with stripes, some stars, others halos and blushes, but there is a special one with hearts.

San Marcos artist Pixx E. Legion began their journey into art in middle school when they stumbled upon a decomposing deer carcass in the woods.

For the fourth consecutive year, women and their art are being celebrated in conjunction with International Women’s Day in San Marcos. Event founder, Debangana Banerjee, the Price Center Arts Committee, and local artist Jennifer Epperson have put together “No Limits,” an all-women’s art show and a series of events to gather, celebrate, share and learn more about the female experience March 5 – April 23.

Spring is in the air and that means the Hands of Hope Tea ‘N More is returning. An anticipated event over the past 17 years, this high tea has raised funds for the all-volunteer, ecumenical ministry that has helped to change the lives of over 150 women and their families.