Events

Liz Sharp, who earned a People’s Choice award at the Sun City Photo Club competition, stands with her award-winning photo. Photos courtesy Rita Johnston

Liz Sharp, who earned a People’s Choice award at the Sun City Photo Club competition, stands with her award-winning photo. Photos courtesy Rita Johnston

Art Scapes: 17th annual Sun City Photo Club winners announced

The 17th Annual Sun City Photo competition garnered 122 submissions in a variety of subject categories. These contest photos are on display until December 27 in the Activity Center, 1 Texas Drive.
Cari Bernstein — dressed as a bride-to-be in a red dress — portrays Cuddles and Honey Raye. Photos by Lindsey Brisbine

Cari Bernstein — dressed as a bride-to-be in a red dress — portrays Cuddles and Honey Raye. Photos by Lindsey Brisbine

Playtime: Enjoy Dashing Through the Snow at the Palace Playhouse

A holiday-themed production, Dashing Through The Snow, opened at the Palace Playhouse November 28.The script is written by American playwrights Jessie Jones, Nicholas Hope and Jamie Wooten.
Lauren MacLeod, as Anna, and Jon Bristol, playing Kristoff, are pictured in a scene from the Thursday, November 20, 2025 dress rehearsal of “Frozen,” playing through February 1, 2026 on the Springer Stage. Photo by Andy Sharp.

Lauren MacLeod, as Anna, and Jon Bristol, playing Kristoff, are pictured in a scene from the Thursday, November 20, 2025 dress rehearsal of “Frozen,” playing through February 1, 2026 on the Springer Stage. Photo by Andy Sharp.

Winter event guide: Holiday fun is around the corner

Thanksgiving this Thursday, November 27, kicks off the holiday season, and the Georgetown area has a plethora of winter activities scheduled for the next month for adults and children alike.
Jim Watters, a Vietnam Air Force veteran, is joined by his wife Dianne as they post a flag honoring Jim’s father, Jim Watters Sr., a World War II Navy veteran, on November 9, 2024.

Jim Watters, a Vietnam Air Force veteran, is joined by his wife Dianne as they post a flag honoring Jim’s father, Jim Watters Sr., a World War II Navy veteran, on November 9, 2024.

Field of Honor, veterans events happening this week

The annual Sun City Veterans Day Ceremony will be held on Tuesday, November 11, at the Georgetown-Williamson County Veterans Memorial Plaza, at 2 Texas Drive at 11 a.m. The East View High School band and orchestra will provide music beginning at 10:45 a.m.This year’s guest speaker is Colonel Paul F.
American Gypsy Band is performing as part of the Deutschen Pfest at Pflugerville’s Pfluger Park.

American Gypsy Band is performing as part of the Deutschen Pfest at Pflugerville’s Pfluger Park.

Strings & Things: Major fall festivals include all-star music lineups

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 Oktoberfest, Art Festivals, the infamous Hairy Man Festival and the Red Dirt Festival with live music at every turn and on multiple stages.
15-year-old  Valentina Sanchez was among the volunteers helping unload more than 3,000 pumpkins at Georgetown First United Methodist Church on Wednesday afternoon, October 8, 2025.

15-year-old Valentina Sanchez was among the volunteers helping unload more than 3,000 pumpkins at Georgetown First United Methodist Church on Wednesday afternoon, October 8, 2025.

Pumpkin time at Georgetown First United Methodist Church

Church members and volunteers from area high schools, plus students from Southwestern University, help unload more than 3,000 pumpkins at Georgetown First United Methodist Church on Wednesday afternoon, October 8.