Events

New sculpture “Angle” by Travis Seeger is part of the public art collection in Round Rock.

New sculpture “Angle” by Travis Seeger is part of the public art collection in Round Rock.

Georgetown art programs receive state grant funds

Ellen Greeney
Tuesday, September 10, 2024
The Texas Commission on the Arts awarded three grants totaling over $50,000 in support of Georgetown’s art programs that will occur from September 1, 2024 to August 31, 2025:$2,500 to Central Texas Philharmonic “to support a performance of Handel’s Messiah in collaboration with choral group...
Amanda Still is the city’s Arts & Culture Director.

Amanda Still is the city’s Arts & Culture Director.

Amanda Still is guest speaker at WCAG meeting

Ellen Greeney
Sunday, September 8, 2024
The Williamson County Art Guild hosts Amanda Still as guest speaker for the upcoming meeting from 6:30-8 p.m., September 10. Amanda Still serves as the City’s Arts & Culture Director. Under Ms.
The cast discusses their tasks for the evening and tackling the next part in writing the script for Pride and Prejudice. (Photo by Kaitlyn Wilkes)

The cast discusses their tasks for the evening and tackling the next part in writing the script for Pride and Prejudice. (Photo by Kaitlyn Wilkes)

Theater company beckons arts lovers with intimate performances

Kaitlyn Wilkes
Monday, September 2, 2024
By day, Brandon Lindsey serves as the General Manager of ThunderCloud Subs on the Square, making sandwiches and connections with regulars. However, Mr. Lindsey moonlights as one of the co-founders of independent Georgetown theater company Druid & Bard. Mr.

Field of Honor

Kaitlyn Wilkes
Monday, September 2, 2024
The Field of Honor — organized by Georgetown’s Rotary Club every year in honor of Veteran’s Day — is looking for beneficiaries for this year’s event. The Field of Honor will take place in San Gabriel Park this year from November 9-17.
Dogs play together in the Georgetown Recreation Center’s kids’ pool during K-9 Kerplunk, held on Saturday, September 17, 2022. The event, just for dogs and their humans, was sponsored by Georgetown Parks and Recreation. (Sun Archive)

Dogs play together in the Georgetown Recreation Center’s kids’ pool during K-9 Kerplunk, held on Saturday, September 17, 2022. The event, just for dogs and their humans, was sponsored by Georgetown Parks and Recreation. (Sun Archive)

Rec Center pool hosts annual K-9 Kerplunk

Kaitlyn Wilkes
Tuesday, August 6, 2024
The end of summer is approaching, which means Georgetown Parks and Recreations K-9 Kerplunk party is on the horizon. Located at the Georgetown Recreation Center’s outdoor pool on September 7, owners can sign their pups up for one hour time slots to splash around the pool. The time slots are 10-11 a.
Bill Pickett

Bill Pickett

Cattleman’s Ball honors area rodeo performer

Kaitlyn Wilkes
Wednesday, July 31, 2024
The Williamson Museum’s Cattleman’s Ball is heading to Round Rock this fall, and legendary cowboy Bill Pickett will be honored at the event for his impact on Texas and American history. The Cattleman’s Ball event will be held on October 3 at 6:30 p.m. at Kalahari Resort.

Rubber duck race raises money for GISD seniors

Kaitlyn Wilkes
Tuesday, July 30, 2024
Georgetown’s branch of the American Association of University Women will host their ninth annual duck race on October 19. Participants can win up to $500. The race will begin at 11 a.m. at the San Gabriel River in San Gabriel Park.

Vendor applications open for Christmas Stroll

Kaitlyn Wilkes
Friday, July 26, 2024
Applications are now available for food truck and marketplace vendors hoping to participate in this winter’s Christmas Stroll.Applications for the 43rd Georgetown Christmas Stroll can be submitted from now until August 23 or until spots are full.
The Williamson County Sheriff Posse Rodeo will host its annual event June 28-29 at the WCSP Arena, located on 1600 County Road 305 in Jarrell.

The Williamson County Sheriff Posse Rodeo will host its annual event June 28-29 at the WCSP Arena, located on 1600 County Road 305 in Jarrell.

Here's what's going on in Georgetown through July 4 weekend

News Staff
Tuesday, June 25, 2024
The following events are taking place over the next week in the Georgetown area. Bright StarThrough June 30The Georgetown Palace Theatre presents Bright Star, featuring the Tony-nominated score by Steve Martin and Edie Brickell.
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