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Monday's Musings Musings
Musings ~ September 8, 2010
Greetings, DGA and Friends of the Square~
This weekend is our September Market Days. This is our annual “Hometown Heroes” market where we showcase many local non-profit programs that provide valuable services to our community. As always, there will be live music and fun events for the kids. Be sure to make the Square a destination for your Saturday, from 9AM-4PM. There is something for everyone on the second Saturday in downtown Georgetown!
The Palace Theatre opens the 2010-2011 Season on September 24 with Rodgers & Hammerstein’s Cinderella, The Enchanted. It is the beginning of an utterly enchanting season of live plays – running from September 2010 through August 2011 – at our downtown treasure, the historic Palace Theatre. Production dates for Cinderella, The Enchanted are six weekends opening on September 24 and closing on October 31, 2010. Friday and Saturday shows are at 7:30 p.m.; Sunday shows are at 2:00 p.m. Ticket prices are $24 General Admission, $22 Seniors (55+), $14 Students (13-22) and Active Military, and $10 Children (12 and younger).
The City Economic Development department hosted a very informative breakfast last week inside the newly restored section of the Heritage Printing building. It was great to see what the new owners have done to update and restore the building. Moreover, it was very encouraging to hear how the City is working behind the scenes to add infrastructure that supports new businesses. They also are constantly working to bring new businesses to Georgetown. Mark Thomas reiterated the commitment of the City to helping to keep downtown the vibrant heart of the community. There is much to look forward to.
Have you found the Facebook pages dedicated to downtown Georgetown? Check out these great sources of up-to-the-minute events and shopping tips:
A couple of reminders about some great opportunities to learn more about your community:
Also a couple of opportunities to support community organizations in their annual fund raising efforts:
October is Art month in Georgetown. The Arts & Culture Board will sponsor their annual Art Hop which will display artists from all over Texas. There are competitions in several categories, and you can view the art all month at these locations: Georgetown Library, Quenans Fine Jewelry, Abbey’s Furnishings, Cianfrani’s and Franklin Fine Jewelers. Winning entries will be the announced on November First Friday at the Library.
On a walk around:
Did you know that Book Pride has special kids’ events on Tuesday mornings? Next week at 10AM they will have story time featuring “Many Colored Days” by Dr. Seuss.
Janet & Chris at ScentChips invite you to “Scent-A-Sophia” event at their shop Thursday, 9/16 6-9PM. Stop by for fun, shopping and some interesting tastings!
Steve Quenan told us he is looking for tenants for his 2nd floor offices above Quenan Jewelers. These are new and most have a wonderful view of the Square. If you are looking for office space, he has many different configurations to accommodate a variety of space needs. Contact Steve or Kyra at 512-869-7659.
It you have not checked out Chupa Rosa lately, you will be pleasantly surprised at the changes. They have become an “all artisan” shopping experience.
If you are hungry, we noted that Three Legged Willie’s is offering $7 lunch specials. Wildfire continues to offer special luncheon salads for the hot months. And of course, you can cool off with icy delights at several downtown destinations: Blue Bell ice cream at Sweet Serendipity, Amy’s ice cream at Cianfrani’s and Italian ices at Galaxy Cupcakes.
Reminders for your calendar:
September 11 ~ Hometown Heroes Market Days celebration 9AM-4PM
September 17 & 18 ~ Williamson Museum presents the annual Chisholm Trail event
September 19 ~ Mariachi Jalisco live music at the Georgetown Public Library 2-3:30PM
September 25 ~ Georgetown AirFest ~ 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Georgetown Airport
October 9 ~ Chamber of Commerce Bar-Bid-Cue Auction
October 13 ~ Pink Heals tour stop/ceremony on the Square
October 16 & 17 ~ Art in The Square
October 23 ~ Taste Of Georgetown Denim & Diamonds in the Courthouse
See you around downtown~
Trisha Tallman, Director
Downtown Georgetown Association
512-868-8675
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