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Sherilyn Vineyard’s photography is on display in the Café Gallery through August 31.

Sherilyn Vineyard’s photography is on display in the Café Gallery through August 31.

BiblioFiles: August Art at the Georgetown Public Library

Sherilyn Vineyard’s “Hidden in Plain Sight: Macro and Landscape Photography of Central Texas” opened on July 25 in the Café Gallery at the Georgetown Public Library.
 Kyle Massey is the owner of Lone Star Lettuce Growers, a hydroponic farm in Georgetown.

Kyle Massey is the owner of Lone Star Lettuce Growers, a hydroponic farm in Georgetown.

Tastes of the town: Lettuce and hydroponic growing in Georgetown

Drought restrictions make farming especially difficult. Ironically growing produce in water uses 90 percent less water.  Innovative hydroponic gardening  provides oxygen, water, nutrient solution and temperature control for plants to thrive indoors.
“Childhood Happiness” by Ellen Greeney is included in the current exhibit at Downtowner Gallery through September 8. The image captures an antique carousel in Avignon, France.

“Childhood Happiness” by Ellen Greeney is included in the current exhibit at Downtowner Gallery through September 8. The image captures an antique carousel in Avignon, France.

Art Scapes: Rob Neff’s photos are on display at Papi’s Pies

July’s featured artist at Papi’s Pies is Rob Neff. His photo exhibit is on display at 10 Chisholm Trail, Round Rock, through the end of July. Visit Papispies.com for hours of operation.
Larry Svehlak, 70, guides his combine through a cornfield along County Road 340 July 8, as he continues his final harvest before retiring. Svehlak and his brother August are harvesting 450 acres this summer.

Larry Svehlak, 70, guides his combine through a cornfield along County Road 340 July 8, as he continues his final harvest before retiring. Svehlak and his brother August are harvesting 450 acres this summer.

450-acre harvest a last for retiring Williamson County farmer

“I was driving a tractor when I was 7-years-old,” farmer Larry Svehlak mentioned while I rode along in his combine this week.  Mr. Svehlak, 70, is a Granger native who’s lived in Taylor for decades. He’s tilled the soil for a long time, but he’s retiring after finishing this year’s corn harvest.

Cook's Corner: Perfect to make in the hot summer

This week I have three new recipes that were generously shared with me by friends and are perfect for hot weather cooking.   This first salad uses a rotisserie chicken and microwavable rice to make it even quicker and easier, but you can cook your own chicken and rice if you prefer it.
Evan Scott, left, as Bobby Child, and Elysia Worcester, playing Polly Baker, are shown in a scene from the Thursday, June 29, 2023 dress rehearsal of "Crazy for You," playing on the Palace's Springer Stage through July 30.  Photos by Andy Sharp

Evan Scott, left, as Bobby Child, and Elysia Worcester, playing Polly Baker, are shown in a scene from the Thursday, June 29, 2023 dress rehearsal of "Crazy for You," playing on the Palace's Springer Stage through July 30. Photos by Andy Sharp

Play Time: Crazy about 'Crazy for You' at the Palace Theatre

The romantic comedy musical Crazy for You opened at the Palace Theatre June 30. The play, written by Ken Ludwig, won the 1992 Tony Award, the 1993 Olivier Award and the 1994 Dora Award for Best Musical.
Grandson Simon eats a Dutch pancake in Amsterdam.

Grandson Simon eats a Dutch pancake in Amsterdam.

Tastes of the Town: Father’s Day pancakes make a perfect brunch

Rise and shine, it’s pancake time!  Nothing stacks up to a Father’s Day pancake breakfast for the man, the myth, the legend. Father’s Day falls on June 18, so there is still time to shop and plan for dad’s pancakes. Every culture has some type of pancake.