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Georgetown's Red Poppy Festival 2026 lineup finalized

Kaitlyn Wilkes
Thursday, February 5, 2026
The 2026 Red Poppy Festival brings not just vendors and food for visitors, but music from artists like Maddie & Tae, Jade Eagleson and Dysfunkshun Junkshun, making a fun environment for the whole family. The Red Poppy Festival will take place on April 24- 26.
“Wild at Heart” by Kandi Morely at the Williamson County Art Guild gallery.

“Wild at Heart” by Kandi Morely at the Williamson County Art Guild gallery.

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Art scapes: New arts center opens in downtown Round Rock

Ellen Greeney
Thursday, January 29, 2026
The City Arts Center in downtown Round Rock opened its doors in the Griffith Building offering ample space for art plus two-story-high cathedral ceilings and views of the paseo. This revitalized building was once a fire house, an auto shop, City Hall and the library.
“Wormhole” by Ken Johnston is currently on display as part of the Round Rock Image Creators “Geometries: Exploring Shapes” exhibit at the library.

“Wormhole” by Ken Johnston is currently on display as part of the Round Rock Image Creators “Geometries: Exploring Shapes” exhibit at the library.

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BiblioFiles: New year, new events at Georgetown Public Library

Bibliofiles
Thursday, January 8, 2026
It’s a new year, which means there is new art at the Georgetown Public Library. Emily Latham’s “The Georgetown Collection” will be on display in the first-floor café gallery. Latham’s linocut prints celebrate the small businesses, restaurants, and historic buildings that make Georgetown home. Mr.
Jan Anderson-Paxson’s artwork on display at the Georgetown City Hall.

Jan Anderson-Paxson’s artwork on display at the Georgetown City Hall.

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Art Scapes: Georgetown City Hall gallery features Jan Anderson-Paxson

Ellen Greeney
Thursday, January 8, 2026
Georgetown City Hall gallery features “Shifting Tonalities of Water, Sand and Sky” by Jan Anderson-Paxson. The opening reception is January 20 from 5:30-6:30 p.m. featuring live music, charcuterie and wine. Meet the artist and discuss her featured works on display throughout the gallery.
Fun Gus and The Schrooms

Fun Gus and The Schrooms

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Strings & Things: Fun Gus and The Schrooms come to town

Ellen Greeney
Tuesday, January 6, 2026
Williamson County is home to a multitude of live music genres from rock and country to classical and symphonic. Come and enjoy the tunes, rhythms and sounds of local talent including Fun Gus & The Shrooms in Pflugerville.
Georgetown residents make their way along Martin Luther King Jr. Street as they participate in the Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day march and celebration held at Macedonia Baptist Church on Monday, January 20, 2025. (Sun Archive)

Georgetown residents make their way along Martin Luther King Jr. Street as they participate in the Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day march and celebration held at Macedonia Baptist Church on Monday, January 20, 2025. (Sun Archive)

Celebrate Martin Luther King Jr. Day with Georgetown events

Kaitlyn Wilkes
Tuesday, January 6, 2026
The third Monday of January is always reserved for Martin Luther King Jr. Day to remember the civil rights leader and his contributions to the people of the United States and beyond. In Georgetown, there are three events that take place annually to honor the legacy of Dr. King.
Carolyn Todd will explain encaustic painting techniques, displayed in her work here, during the Williamson County Art Guild meeting on January 6.

Carolyn Todd will explain encaustic painting techniques, displayed in her work here, during the Williamson County Art Guild meeting on January 6.

Art Scapes: Carolyn Todd explains encaustic painting at upcoming Art Guild meeting

Ellen Greeney
Wednesday, December 31, 2025
Encaustic art is also known as encaustic painting. This technique involves heated beeswax mixed with colored pigments to create vibrant artworks. Learn more about this technique, history and see examples at the Williamson County Art Guild meeting on January 6 starting at 6:15 p.m.

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Jazz in Georgetown concerts set for 2026

News Staff
Wednesday, December 31, 2025
Austin Jazz Society set its schedule of Georgetown shows for the coming year.The Jazz in Georgetown series will include 10 concerts, held at First Presbyterian Church of Georgetown, 703 South Church Street, on Sunday afternoons from 2-3:30 p.m.
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