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A map details possible different phases in which San Gabriel Park will be closed in preparation for the Two Step Inn Festival, which takes place April 15-16. The city will post an interactive map to help keep residents informed of park closures on its website closer to the event. Map courtesy the City of Georgetown

A map details possible different phases in which San Gabriel Park will be closed in preparation for the Two Step Inn Festival, which takes place April 15-16. The city will post an interactive map to help keep residents informed of park closures on its website closer to the event. Map courtesy the City of Georgetown

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City talks final steps prior to Two Step Inn

Brigid Cooley
Friday, March 17, 2023
Just one month before the Two Step Inn country music festival moseys its way into San Gabriel Park, Georgetown City Council discussed event details during its Tuesday, March 14, workshop.  “As a department, we are really looking forward to this,” Parks and Recreation Director Kimberly Garrett said.
Folk music duo Jamestown Revival will perform April 29 in Georgetown.

Folk music duo Jamestown Revival will perform April 29 in Georgetown.

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Red Poppy Festival books Jamestown Revival as headliner

News Staff
Thursday, March 2, 2023
Magnolia-based folk music duo Jamestown Revival will headline this year’s Red Poppy Festival.  The three day Red Poppy Festival takes place in downtown Georgetown April 28-30, with live music, entertainment, food and vendor booths.

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Troubadour Festival moseys out of Georgetown

Brigid Cooley
Thursday, February 16, 2023
After its Georgetown debut last year, the Troubadour Festival will not make its way back to the city this year.  A combination barbecue and music festival, the Troubadour Festival had its inaugural event in Celina in 2021.
Georgetown resident Johnny Joe Leal, left, is inducted to the Tejano R.O.O.T.S Hall of Fame earlier this month. Mr. Leal was one of four guitarists inducted under the Million Dollar Band, Guitar Player category.

Georgetown resident Johnny Joe Leal, left, is inducted to the Tejano R.O.O.T.S Hall of Fame earlier this month. Mr. Leal was one of four guitarists inducted under the Million Dollar Band, Guitar Player category.

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Georgetown resident inducted in Tejano R.O.O.T.S Hall of Fame for music career

Brigid Cooley
Wednesday, January 18, 2023
For roughly 20 years, Georgetown resident Johnny Joe Leal toured the United States as a guitarist, playing for musicians including Freda Payne and Al Green at the beginning of their careers, as well as Tejano bands such as The Royal Six and Ash Wednesday.
Alexia Griffin, Rob Neff, Joanne Harrah, Laurie Locke and Fred Sellers meet to discuss the agenda for the upcoming Central Texas Philharmonic League meeting. 

Alexia Griffin, Rob Neff, Joanne Harrah, Laurie Locke and Fred Sellers meet to discuss the agenda for the upcoming Central Texas Philharmonic League meeting. 

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New Central Texas Philharmonic League focuses on culture, education and networking

News Staff
Tuesday, January 10, 2023
The new Central Texas Philharmonic League’s first meeting 19 will feature Georgetown Mayor Josh Schroeder.    The meeting will be at 1 p.m., January 19, held in the Georgetown Public Library. Mr. Schroeder will talk about the positive impact the arts and a symphony can provide for a community.
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