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Happy Lunar New Year

Linda Dwyer
Saturday, January 21, 2023
Cultural diversity brings fun celebrations for all. The Lunar New Year is one of the most important celebrations of the year among the Chinese community.  In China, Lunar New Year lasts 15 days from the new moon to the next full moon. In 2023, celebrations begin January 22 and end February 5.
“Aurora Borealis” by Rhea Pettit, a contemporary realism painter, is part of the “Spice of Life” exhibit at the Georgetown Public Library through February 15. (Photos by Ellen Greeney)

“Aurora Borealis” by Rhea Pettit, a contemporary realism painter, is part of the “Spice of Life” exhibit at the Georgetown Public Library through February 15. (Photos by Ellen Greeney)

Georgetown Art Center exhibit proposals due for 2024

Ellen Greeney
Saturday, January 21, 2023
Exhibit proposals for the Georgetown Art Center’s 2024 schedule are due January 31. Artists from around the country are encouraged to visit georgetownartcentertx.org/2024 to learn more about the specifications and the submission link.
With a look of joy, George Egbert paints his latest canvas. (PHOTOS BY ELLEN GREENEY)

With a look of joy, George Egbert paints his latest canvas. (PHOTOS BY ELLEN GREENEY)

Artists from Marble Falls garner attention at Healing Arts gallery

Ellen Greeney
Friday, January 13, 2023
The Healing Arts Gallery is displaying original 2D works of art created by Highlands Art Gallery artists. The gallery group of over 60 Hill Country artists in Marble Falls is dedicated to the promotion and appreciation of fine art through exhibitions, workshops and demonstrations.
A sausage plate from Krause’s Cafe. (Photo by Linda Dwyer)

A sausage plate from Krause’s Cafe. (Photo by Linda Dwyer)

A New Braunfels day trip

Linda Dwyer
Thursday, January 12, 2023
Our first day trip of 2023 was to New Braunfels in Central Texas, between Austin and San Antonio. The town was established in 1845 by a German Prince who named it after Braunfels, his German hometown.

New year gardening tasks for Central Texas

News Staff
Tuesday, January 10, 2023
January 2023 has started off with beautiful weather and sunny days. This kind of weather makes it nice to get outside and work in the lawn, and there is always something to do in our lawns and gardens.

Pulling Hair: New Year’s night noises

Linda Scarbrough
Sunday, January 8, 2023
Oh, the sound of it. For years, I have flinched, grimaced, missed sleep and whined (along with Old Hodge) as our neighborhood warmed up for the new year’s arrival.  We live in Old Town, and Old Town loves a celebration.
Jane Hogan’s artworks are on display at the Sun City Social Center. (Photo by Barbara Chenault)

Jane Hogan’s artworks are on display at the Sun City Social Center. (Photo by Barbara Chenault)

Large art enhances the patio landscape at Mulligan’s

Ellen Greeney
Friday, January 6, 2023
Big and new artworks are gracing the walls of Mulligan’s patio gallery reflecting the theme “All God’s Creatures” in a larger format that is trending in homes and businesses. The images are sized at a minimum of 20” x 30,” making a very impressive display of photographic art.

A day for three kings

Linda Dwyer
Friday, January 6, 2023
January 6 is the Christian Feast of the Epiphany. It is celebrated in Ireland as Little Christmas and in some Latin countries it is known as Three Kings Day. In England it is called Twelfth Night because it comes twelve days after the birth of Jesus.

Yesteryears: Top stories through the years

Barbara Yelverton
Wednesday, January 4, 2023
January 5, 1923 We sell for Spot Cash. We do not deliver goods, and we do not buy Country Produce. Therefore, you can readily see how we can sell for a very small profit; so if you pay cash it will pay you to trade at a Cash Store, where you get Cash prices.
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