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A diverse group of San Marcos citizens turned out for last year’s MLK Day parade and celebration. This year, the celebration and wreath-laying event will be shared virtually on the DHA Facebook page.

Right, 2020 events included a wreath-laying at the MLK memorial on the corner of Martin Luther King Drive and LBJ. Left, participants marched in a parade downtown. Photos submitted by Jonafa Banbury, Dunbar Heritage Association

Common-Unity

Sun, 01/17/2021 - 5:00am

Dunbar Heritage Association will host a virtual wreath-laying ceremony on Monday, Jan. 18 at 11 a.m. The physical event will be filmed earlier in the day, but will be shared online via the Dunbar Heritage Association Facebook page @DunbarHeritage.

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New Rainbow Rhythm Daylilies: Stunning for the ages

This Eastern Tiger Swallowtail feasts on Rainbow Rhythm Tiger Swirl blossoms.

Rainbow Rhythm Sound of My Heart thrills with sheer elegance and a mystifying beauty. Photos by Norman Winter

Rainbow Rhythm Lake of Fire is sure to set your garden ablaze.

Rainbow Rhythm King of the Ages will make your garden come alive.

New Rainbow Rhythm Daylilies: Stunning for the ages

Sun, 01/17/2021 - 5:00am

Rainbow Rhythm King of the Ages daylily has the gardening world abuzz with anticipation for spring 2021. This is a 38-inch-tall new daylily making its debut and offering the rarest of colors in the garden world. It is a combination of butter yellow, peach and apricot blend. That would be enough to make you scream but consider, it also has a burgundy eye and ruffled burgundy margins. I assure you it is coming to The Garden Guy’s house.

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Kids and grandkids alike will love these homemade star-shaped delights. Photo by Metro Creative

Oh My Stars

Sun, 01/17/2021 - 5:00am

What would winter be without platters full of homemade cookies? It’s that time of year for pulling out favorite recipes and filling the house with delicious aromas and delectable treats. This recipe for “Stareos” from “Classic Stars Desserts” (Chronicle Books) by Emily Luchetti adds a gourmet spin to a popular chocolate sandwich cookie.

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KMFA 89.5 announces programming for virtual opening celebration “Live from the Draylen Mason”

Sun, 01/17/2021 - 5:00am

KMFA 89.5, Austin’s listener-supported classical music station, announces the full schedule for “Live from the Draylen Mason,” a Grand Opening Celebration, Jan. 29 – 31. “Live from the Draylen Mason” events will include three days of streaming programming by locally and nationally acclaimed artists. Tickets are available at kmfa.org/live.

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The Journey Continues: Guest column by Paul Buntyn

Sun, 01/17/2021 - 5:00am

Columnist’s Note: My journey this week has returned to my friend, Paul Buntyn, Pastor Emeritus of Abundant Life Christian Church, San Marcos, Texas. I asked him to share his thought in this week’s column.

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Answers to Go

Sun, 01/17/2021 - 5:00am

San Marcos Public Library

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The Department of Theatre and Dance at Texas State will offer a full schedule of virtual performances for the spring 2021 semester. Photo from the Texas State University website

TXST Theater and Dance plans full slate of virtual performance for Spring 2021

Sun, 01/17/2021 - 5:00am

The Department of Theatre and Dance at Texas State will offer a full schedule of virtual performances for the spring 2021 semester.

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Above, Hays County Bar-B-Que's brisket, which is smoked for 18-20 hours, a homemade jalapeno cheddar sausage ring, potato salad, pickles and barbecue sauce. Daily Record photo by Nick Castillo