Artist Begins Mural on Oldest Building on the Square

Joseph Magnano has his work cut out for him. He will spend much of July attending to the back of the oldest building on the historic downtown square, 711 S. Main Street. He began work in June beautifying this uninspiring 23 x 15 foot wall, and has already made strides on the stucco surface, working under a commission … Continue reading “Artist Begins Mural on Oldest Building on the Square”

Cienfuegos Will Be Live in the Library on July 19

Latin favorites Cienfuegos will appear next in the Georgetown Public Library’s popular “Live Music at the Library” series. They will perform on Sunday, July 19, at 2 p.m. in the library Lobby. Cienfuegos performs a diverse array of Latin genres with a focus on traditional Cuban styles such as Son, Bolero, Guajira, and Cha-Cha. For … Continue reading “Cienfuegos Will Be Live in the Library on July 19”

Texas Society of Sculptors 8th Annual Show June 28-Sept. 25 at Library

The Texas Society of Sculptors holds their eighth annual summer show in the Georgetown Public Library June 28-September 25.  The pieces pictured here, Contemplation by Julie Kemper (above right), and Infinite Possibilities by Joe Kenney (lower left), are two of about 60 works of art included in the exhibit, which is hosted by the library with sponsorship … Continue reading “Texas Society of Sculptors 8th Annual Show June 28-Sept. 25 at Library”

Artist Terry Tunes to be Recognized at Library

Sculptor Terry Tunes will be honored at a public reception on Sunday, June 21, at 1 pm at the Georgetown Public Library. The library is thanking Mr. Tunes for allowing three of his works to be exhibited in and around the library. The sculptures—a banana, a guitar, and an Easter Island head—are frequently photographed from … Continue reading “Artist Terry Tunes to be Recognized at Library”

Bluegrass & Country Live at the Library for Father’s Day

Bluegrass and country musicians The Sieker Band will appear next in the Georgetown Public Library’s popular “Live Music at the Library” series. They will perform on Sunday, June 21, at 2 p.m. in the library lobby, performing a special Father’s Day concert. The Sieker Band maintains a busy performing schedule, including playing at the Kerrville Folk Festival in May. Rolf … Continue reading “Bluegrass & Country Live at the Library for Father’s Day”

Art in the Library: Works by Alice Stultz

The Georgetown Public Library hosts a solo exhibit of paintings by Alice Stultz May 17-June 12 in the upstairs gallery area. Alice Schorre Stultz lives in Georgetown.  She attended Southwestern University and has a degree in anthropology from the University of Texas.  Alice is an artist who enjoys using watercolor, acrylic, pastels, collage, and oil … Continue reading “Art in the Library: Works by Alice Stultz”

Marking History on the Square: Postponed

Updated, May 15: The Marking History walking tour and the Historic Marker Rehabilitation Workshop that were scheduled for tomorrow have been postponed due to the forecast for rain. The City and The Williamson Museum will publicize the new date when the events are re-scheduled. —- Local history experts in period costumes will tell stories from … Continue reading “Marking History on the Square: Postponed”

Breakfast Bites on May 20: Capitalizing on Cultural Arts

Georgetown’s historic downtown area became a state-designated cultural district in 2013. The official listing by the Texas Commission on the Arts recognizes the many arts and cultural offerings in the 40-block downtown overlay area. Georgetown has one of 26 cultural districts in 23 Texas cities. The Breakfast Bites panel on May 20 will look at … Continue reading “Breakfast Bites on May 20: Capitalizing on Cultural Arts”

Classical Guitarist Peter Fletcher Performs May 17

Classical guitarist Peter Fletcher plays next in the Georgetown Public Library’s popular “Live Music at the Library” series. He will perform on Sunday, May 17, at 2 p.m. in the library lobby. This concert is part of a nationwide tour to promote Fletcher’s new Edvard Grieg CD, released in 2014 on Centaur Records. Fletcher will perform selections from this new CD, … Continue reading “Classical Guitarist Peter Fletcher Performs May 17”

Call to Artists: Mural Project in Downtown Georgetown

The City of Georgetown Arts and Culture Board is issuing a call for artist proposals for a mural to be located on the rear wall of 711 S. Main Street, Georgetown, TX. Mural Details: • The goal of the mural is to provide a piece of public art of interest to residents and visitors to … Continue reading “Call to Artists: Mural Project in Downtown Georgetown”

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