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Elevate your Easter feast with these side dishes

This Sunday is Easter, when traditionally here in the South, many gather for a big noon meal after Sunday worship services. This year, I am unable to host such a gathering, so we are going out for lunch.
Repairs are in progress at the 100-year-old Georgetown Palace Theatre. A majority of repairs should be completed in late April. Courtesy The Palace Theatre

Repairs are in progress at the 100-year-old Georgetown Palace Theatre. A majority of repairs should be completed in late April. Courtesy The Palace Theatre

Tenors to perform at two fundraisers this week supporting Palace Theatre rebuild effort

Support the Palace by attending an intimate deluxe performance by Tenors UnLimited (the “Rat Pack of Opera”) from the United Kingdom on Thursday, March 26, at City Post Chophouse. Drinks and heavy appetizers are part of the package. Buy tickets ($100 each) at https://georgetownpalace.ludus.
Misty Poe’s art will be part of the 2026 Taylor Studio Tour.

Misty Poe’s art will be part of the 2026 Taylor Studio Tour.

Art Scapes: Mainly Art season begins in Round Rock’s Prete Plaza

The 2026 Spring season of Mainly Art begins on March 28 in downtown Round Rock from 10 a.m., until 3 p.m. This monthly event continues as a vibrant, free, outdoor art market held along historic Main Street from March to June in Prete Plaza and the downtown Paseo.
Frankie’s Pizza and Pasta Manager Jeff Metalia holds a fresh pie in his renovated restaurant.

Frankie’s Pizza and Pasta Manager Jeff Metalia holds a fresh pie in his renovated restaurant.

Beloved Georgetown pizza joint Frankie's reopens after fire

Frankie’s Pizza and Pasta — specializing in New York style pasta and pizza — was a popular Georgetown restaurant off of Williams Drive at Interstate 35. For 10 years, Frankie’s built its reputation with delicious food and good service at a fair price.
 The Animeros band will open the 2026 Music on Main season in Taylor.

The Animeros band will open the 2026 Music on Main season in Taylor.

Strings & Things: The Animeros band opens the 2026 Music on Main season in Taylor

Animeros is an Austin band known for blending Latin-influenced sounds with cumbia, bolero, salsa and elements of West Texas and Mexican musical traditions into vibrant, danceable music.The band’s energetic sounds open the 2026 Music on Main season starting March 19 at 7 p.m.