Features

Planting conifers in mixed containers has been at the top of The Garden Guy’s fall and winter project list. My wife Jan doesn’t even know this has really been a secret, almost double agent-like operation to get more conifers in the landscape. If you remember, she grew up in East Texas and thinks a conifer is only the longleaf pine.

The newest community art show and a seasonal installation of snowflakes created from recycled materials offers visitors to the Price Center galleries a colorful and inspired trip this holiday season.

The air at Roughhouse Brewery feels crisp and smells of woodsmoke. Located on the outskirts of San Marcos, Roughhouse has the feeling of being in the country, where the stars at night seem brighter and the space around it is free from the downtown hustle.

One bird that shows up frequently on holiday menus is the turkey. It is popular at both Thanksgiving and Christmas. Until recently, I was still eating leftover turkey – delicious.

The Texas Historical Commission (THC) has recognized the Martindale School and Gymnasium as a significant part of Texas history by awarding it an Official Texas Historical Marker. The designation honors the Martindale School and Gymnasium as an important and educational part of local history.

Texas Performing Arts will present Broadway In Austin’s “Hadestown” Jan. 11 - 16, 2022 at Bass Concert Hall. Tickets start at $35 and are available at texasperformingarts.org and BroadwayinAustin.com; by phone at (512) 477-1444, or from the Texas Performing Arts ticket office at Bass Concert Hall.

Editor’s Note: This is the second of a two-part series; it completes the script of a traditional Christmas Nativity play.

SAN MARCOS PUBLIC LIBRARY 625 E. H S.

The Armadillo Christmas Bazaar (a.k.a The Armadillo), an Austin holiday shopping staple for over 45 seasons, announces the return of the in-person festival for 2021 with an expanded footprint. This season The Armadillo will amplify the fine-art scene with an additional 25,000 of square footage enabling more local and national art, live music and local food than ever before. Treating around 40,000 Texans and tourists to a family-friendly, entertaining holiday shopping experience, The Armadillo will run Dec. 15-24 at the Palmer Events Center, 900 Barton Springs Road, Austin.

Pigeons have played a major role in warfare through the ages.