Events
The cast and crew take a bow and acknowledge the applause at the conclusion of a Thursday, February 9 dress rehearsal for the Georgetown Palace production of "The Play That Goes Wrong," playing through March 12 on the Springer Memorial Stage. (Photo by Andy Sharp)
Roundabout: Visit the historic Shotgun House, watch The Play That Goes Wrong and other events in Georgetown
Kate St. Clair
While February may be halfway gone, there are still opportunities to learn about and honor the lives and contributions of African Americans during Black History Month programming hosted in Georgetown.
Wednesday, February 15, 2023
School Notes: Georgetown Hall of Honor, Car & Vintage Plane Show supports GISD, and more
Katherine Hamilton
Georgetown High School to induct six alumni into Hall of Honor
Six Georgetown alumni are the 2023 inductees into the district’s Hall of Honor.
Their induction ceremony will be held at 6 p.m., February 23, in the Georgetown High School Main Gym.
Tuesday, February 14, 2023
SU professors Kimberly Smith and Eric Selbin are co-chairs of the 2023 Brown Symposium. (Photo by Katherine Anthony)
Brown Symposium to explore revolution, rebellion and resistance through art
Katherine Hamilton
This year’s Brown Symposium at Southwestern University will explore how art can both drive and reflect social change, symposium co-chairs Eric Selbin and Kimberly Smith said.
Mr. Selbin is a professor of political science at the university, while Ms. Smith is a professor of art history.
Tuesday, February 14, 2023
The Georgetown, Wilco 175th anniversary celebration will take place in March on the Square. (Sun Archive)
Light show, Market Days on Georgetown, Wilco 175th anniversary celebration schedule
Kate St. Clair
Williamson County and the City of Georgetown will celebrate their 175th birthday with a two-day event March 10-11.
A formal kick off ceremony will begin at 2 p.m. March 10 on the east side of the historic courthouse. The county will host tours of the courthouse throughout the day.
Saturday, February 11, 2023
East View health students sponsor Valentine’s Day blood drive
Katherine Hamilton
East View High School will hold a blood drive from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., February 14, in the school library.
The drive is sponsored by HOSA, Health Occupations Students of America.
All donors will receive a We Are Blood t-shirt and points they can redeem at participating restaurants.
Thursday, February 9, 2023
Get romantic in Georgetown with these Valentine’s Day events and specials
Kate St. Clair
Businesses and locales around the Square are cooking up romance with Valentine’s Day specials next week. Catch these events and offerings at favorites in and around downtown Georgetown.
Thursday, February 9, 2023
Enjoy when everything goes wrong
Linda Dwyer
The Palace production of The Play That Goes Wrong opens Friday, February 10. As the name implies, things quickly go from bad to utterly disastrous in this comedy mystery. The play is well known for its very unique stage set and it won both Tony and Drama Desk awards for set design.
Wednesday, February 8, 2023
ROCK is a Georgetown nonprofit organization providing equine-assisted services to people with physical, cognitive and emotional challenges living throughout Central Texas since 2011.
ROCK to throw March 1 kick off event for Amplify Austin fundraiser
Brigid Cooley
Georgetown nonprofit organization ROCK, Ride On Center for Kids, is hosting a kickoff party and fundraiser for Amplify Austin Day 2023. The family-friendly event takes place 5-9 p.m. Wednesday, March 1, at Tejas Meat Supply, 101 East Seventh Street.
Wednesday, February 8, 2023
Distillery to host guest show by Way Off Broadway Community Players
Kate St. Clair
Leander-based Leanderthal Distilling will host the Way Off Broadway Community Players for a special run of the show Now and Then by Sean Grennan.
The romantic comedy will be the last show of the Players 25th season.
Wednesday, February 8, 2023
Learn about GISD’s Dual Language program at Parent Learning Community Event
Katherine Hamilton
Parents of English-speaking students from any campus who are interested in applying for Georgetown ISD’s Kindergarten Dual Language program are invited to attend an information session about the program structure, goals and application process.
Monday, February 6, 2023