Spring and Summer Entertainment Guide - 2010
Spring and Summer Entertainment Guide - 2010
By Community Impact Newspaper Staff Friday, 12 March 2010
Ongoing events
Books for Texans Book Club meetings
- Texas history book club sponsored by The Williamson Museum and the Georgetown Public Library
- Hewlitt Room, Georgetown Public Library, 402 W. Eighth St.
- Third Tuesday each month 7–8:15 p.m.
- Free
- 943-1670 www.williamsonmuseum.org
- Upcoming book selections:
- April 20: “Off the Beaten Trail,” William Edward Syers
- May 18: “The Kings of Texas: The 150-Year Saga of an American Ranching Empire,” Don Graham
- June 15: “Lyndon Johnson and the American Dream,” Doris Kearns Goodwin
Georgetown Farmers Market
- San Gabriel Park, 300 E. Morrow St., Georgetown
- Thursdays, April through November
- 3:30–6:30 p.m.
- Free
- 281-3699
Georgetown First Fridays
- An evening of receptions, exhibits, dining, music and shopping in boutiques, galleries and home décor shops
- Downtown Square, Georgetown First Friday of each month 6–8 p.m.
- Free
- 868-8675
- www.thegeorgetownsquare.org
Hands-On History
- Family-oriented program meets monthly and includes discussions and hands-on activities
- The Williamson Museum
- 716 S. Austin Ave., Georgetown •10 a.m.–2 p.m.
- Free
- 943-1670
- www.williamsonmuseum.org
- March 13: To be announced
- April 10: To be announced
- May 1: “May Day Baskets”
- June 12: “Working Cotton”
- July 3: “Happy Birthday America!”
- Aug. 14: To be announced
- Sept. 11: “Honor our Heroes”
Hutto Concerts in the Park
- Live music at Hutto’s summer concert series
- Fritz Park, 400 Park St., Hutto
- Bands and dates will be announced
- Free
- 759-4000
- www.huttotx.gov
Hutto Movies in the Park
- Family-friendly movies screened at Fritz Park; call Hutto Parks and Recreation Department for titles to this summer’s shows
- Fritz Park, 400 Park St., Hutto
- Dates to be determined
- Movies begin at sundown (about 9 p.m.)
- Free
- 759-4000
- www.huttotx.gov
Music on the Square
- The Downtown Georgetown Association hosts weekly music concerts every Friday for family-friendly entertainment.
- The Square, Georgetown
- Every Friday night, mid-May–September
- 6–8 p.m.
- Free
- 868-8675
- www.thegeorgetownsquare.com
Round Rock Express
- Dell Diamond, 3400 E. Palm Valley Blvd., Round Rock
- April 8–Sept. 6
- Mondays: $1 hot dogs and sodas
- Tuesdays: Half-price group night (for groups of 20 or more)
- Wednesdays: Premium Night with giveaways
- Thursdays: Thirsty Thursdays with $1 sodas and half-price beer
- Fridays: Fireworks Fridays
- Saturdays: Saturdays at the Ballpark
- Sundays: Kids Days featuring giveaways
- $6–$13, $1 discount (seniors 60 and older, military with military ID and children under 12), free admission (children 2 and under)
- 255-2255
- www.roundrockexpress.com
Second Saturday Market Days
- More than 60 booths featuring handmade arts and crafts, accessories, clothing, woodcrafts, ironworks, antiques, collectibles, stained glass, gourmet foods, entertainment and more
- Downtown Square, Georgetown
- Second Saturdays, March through November 9 a.m.–4 p.m.
- Free
- 868-8675
- www.thegeorgetownsquare.com
Sun City Farmers Market
- Activities Center parking lot, 2 Texas Drive, Sun City, Georgetown
- Tuesdays, April through November
- 9 a.m.–noon
- Free
- www.gtfma.com
Taylor Area Farmers Market
- Fifth Street between Main Street and Porter Street
- Mondays and Wednesdays, May–November
- 3:30–6 p.m.
- Free
- 352-3675
Taylor Movies in the Park
- Murphy Park, 1600 Sycamore St.
- Films and dates to be announced
- Dusk
- Free
- 352-3675
- www.taylortx.gov
Texas Bulldogs
- Old Hippo Stadium, Park Street and Hwy. 79
- Almost every Saturday from May 1–July 7 p.m.
- $8 (seniors 55+), free (children under 10)
- 773-7551
- www.mytexasbulldogs.com
Calendar of events
March 24
Georgetown Chamber of Commerce New Member Showcase
- Approximately 60 booths, free food, music and door prizes
- Georgetown Community Center, 445 E. Morrow St.
- 4–7 p.m.
- Free
- 930-3535
March 26–April 1
- “Harvey”
- The Georgetown Palace Theatre, 810 S. Austin Ave.
- Friday and Saturday 7:30 p.m., Sunday 2 p.m.
- $20 (general admission), $18 (seniors 55+), $12 (students 16+ and active duty military with ID), $8 (children under 15)
- 869-7469
- www.georgetownpalace.com
March 27
Citywide garage sale
- The Downtown Georgetown Association will sponsor the event. Residents can reserve a space in one of two parking lots off the Square to sell items on both dates. Any leftover sale items may be eligible to be donated and picked up by The Caring Place. Registration is required.
- The Square, Georgetown
- 8 a.m.–2 p.m.
- Free
- 868-8675
- www.thegeorgetownsquare.com
April 3
Taylor Citywide Easter Egg Hunt
- Children will be divided into two age groups: ages 1 through 3 and ages 4 though 6. A parent or adult must accompany each child.
- 10 a.m.
- Free
- 352-3675
- www.taylortx.gov
Eggstravaganza
- Easter egg hunt for children ages 10 and under
- McMaster Athletic Complex, 101 Walden Drive, Georgetown
- 8:45 a.m.
- Free
- 930-3595
- www.parks.georgetown.org
Fifth annual Hutto Easter Egg Hunt
- Easter egg hunt for children of all ages and from surrounding communities.
- Fritz Park, 400 Park St.
- 9-11:30 a.m.
- Free
- 759-4000
- www.huttotx.gov
April 9–10
Triple Crown PetFest & Expo
- Canine demonstrations, entertainment, training and barbecue charity event
- Triple Crown Dog Academy, 200 CR 197, Hutto
- Friday movie: 7:55 p.m.; Saturday: 10 a.m.–4 p.m.
- $25–$100 (booths), free (admission), activity fees vary
- 759-2275
- www.triplecrownpetfest.com
April 16–17
Relay for Life
A fun-filled overnight event designed to celebrate survivorship and to raise money to help the American Cancer Society save lives.
Taylor Memorial Field
Friday 5 p.m.
April 17
Spring Garden Fair
Proceeds from the fair’s plant sale will go toward the support of the Master Gardening Association. Free classes, a country store and other activities are offered.
Extension Office, 3151 Inner Loop, Georgetown
9 a.m.–2 p.m.
Free
591-7491
April 23–25
Red Poppy Festival
Downtown Square, Georgetown
Friday, 6:30–10 p.m., Saturday 8 a.m.–10 p.m., Sunday10 a.m.–5 p.m.
930-3585
April 23
Georgetown Jazz Festival
Featuring the Georgetown Jazz Ensemble and Monster Big Band Georgetown
Georgetown Ninth Grade Center Auditorium, 4490 E. University Ave.
9 p.m.
$5 943-5100 ext. 7127
April 24
Taylor Citywide Spring Clean Up
Sponsored by the City of Taylor Public Works; must show proof of city residency
Public Works Department, 1424 N. Main St. and Doak Ballfields, 1200 Welch St.
8 a.m.–3 p.m.
$5 and up
352-3463
Sixth annual Red Poppy Bike Ride
Riders participate in a 14-, 30-, 45-, 64-, 75-, 85-, or 100-mile route benefiting the SERTOMA scholarship program
Georgetown High School Annex, 2295 N. Austin Ave.
Check web site for times
$30 (individual), $75 (family)
May 1
Taylor Zest Fest
Sponsored by the Taylor Main Street Program; features a children’s festival, arts and crafts, food and entertainment
Taylor’s Historic Downtown District
10 a.m.–5 p.m.
Free
352-3675 ext. 36
Georgetown Texas Area Car Club Car Show and Charity Benefit
Hundreds of classic cars, awards, goodie bags, raffles, food, music and auctions are featured in the show
Sun City Social Center, 2 Texas Drive, Georgetown
10 a.m.-2 p.m.
Free
Annual Catfish Fishing Derby
Anyone can fish, but participants must be registered to win prizes.
San Gabriel Park, 445 E. Morrow St., Georgetown
7-11:30 a.m.
$3 (13 and up), $2 (12 and under)
Fishing license needed for participants 17 and older
930-3596 www.parks.georgetown.org
May 2
Georgetown Symphony Society
Season finale with bassoonist John Fairlie and the Temple Symphony Orchestra
Center for the Performing Arts, 2211 N. Austin Ave., Georgetown
4 p.m.
$25 premium seating, $20 (general admission), $5 (students)
864-9591
May 7–June 6
“Joseph & The Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat”
The Georgetown Palace Theatre, 810 S. Austin Ave.
Friday and Saturday 7:30 p.m., Sunday 2 p.m.
$22 (general admission), $20 (seniors 55 and older), $15 (students 16 and older and active duty military with ID), $8 (children 15 and under)
869-7469
May 8–9
38th annual National Rattlesnake Sacking Championships
Presented by the Taylor Jaycees
Murphy Park, 1600 Sycamore St., Taylor
Saturday 9 a.m.–6 p.m., Sunday 9 a.m.–5 p.m.
$6 (ages 12 and up), $3 (children 6-12), free (5 and under)
803-5855
May 8
Pioneer Day
Meals cooked in an authentic pioneer style are available for purchase
Old Settlers Park, 3300 E. Palm Valley Blvd., Round Rock
10 a.m.–3 p.m.
Free admission
943-1670
May 20
Prime Time: Annual Business Showcase
Sponsored by Georgetown Chamber of Commerce
Georgetown Community Center, 445 E. Morrow St.
4–7 p.m.
Free
930-3535
May 28
Special Needs Fiesta Party
Dancing, food, photos and prizes for those with special needs, ages 15 and older
Georgetown Community Center, 445 E. Morrow St.
6-8 p.m.
$5 (caregiver/family member is free)
930-3596
May 31
Memorial Day Salute
Sponsored by the City of Taylor
Murphy Park, 1600 Sycamore St.
10 a.m.
Free
352-3463
June 3–6
Georgetown Festival of the Arts
Festival to feature music of Aaron Copland as part of multiple-location event; visit website for specific concert location information
Concerts: $20, $80 (for all five concerts); Symposiums: $5; $5 (students at any event)
639-0433
June 18-July 11
“The Queen of Bingo”
- The Georgetown Palace Theatre, 810 S. Austin Ave.
- Friday and Saturday 7:30 p.m., Sunday 2 p.m.
- $22 (general admission, $20 (seniors 55+)
- $15 (students 16+ and active duty military with ID)
- $8 (children 15 and under)
- 869-7469
- www.georgetownpalace.com
June 25–26
Williamson County Sheriff’s Posse 67th Annual Georgetown Rodeo
- Sheriff’s Posse Arena, 415 E. Morrow St., Georgetown
- 8 p.m. each night
- $10 (adults and teens), $5 (children), free (children 6 and under)
- 746-4452
- www.georgetownrodeo.com
July 2–4
Taylor Independence Festival
- Fireworks display and tennis tournament
- Murphy Park, 1600 Sycamore St.
- Dusk
- Free
- 803-5855
- www.taylorjaycees.org
Georgetown SERTOMA 27th annual Fourth of July
- Featuring approximately 60 craft vendors, entertainment, food, children’s rides, petting zoo and fireworks after dark
- San Gabriel Park, 445 E. Morrow St.
- 11 a.m.–after dark
- Free
- 863-8977
- www.georgetownsertoma.org
July 4
Hutto July 4th Walking Parade
- Bikes, strollers, wagons and walkers begin and end at Fritz Park, 400 Park St. Patriotic decorations are encouraged.
- 8:30 a.m.
- Free
- 759-4000
Taylor Red, White and Blue Walking Parade
- Parade ends in Heritage Square Park with refreshments and games
- Downtown Taylor 10 a.m.
- Free
- 352-5448
- www.taylortx.gov
July 16–17
61st annual Taylor Rodeo Association Rodeo
- East Williamson County Event Center, 210 Carlos Parker Blvd., Taylor
- 461-1907
- www.taylorrodeo.com
July 23
Special Needs Luau
- Dancing, food, photos and prizes for those with special needs, ages 15 and older
- Georgetown Community Center, 445 E. Morrow St.
- 6–8 p.m.
- $5 (caregiver/family member is free)
- 930-3596
- www.parks.georgetown.org
Aug. 20-21
33rd annual Taylor International Barbecue Cook-off
- Murphy Park, 1600 Sycamore St., Taylor
- Friday 5 p.m., Saturday 9 a.m.–5 p.m.
- $5
- 803-5855
- www.taylorjaycees.org
Sept. 11
9/11 Parade and Program
- Parade: downtown Taylor, program: Heritage Square
- 7 p.m.
- Free
- 352-3463
- www.ci.taylor.tx.us
Sept. 17-18
Up the Chisholm Trail Cattle Drive and Chuckwagon Cook-off
- Featuring authentic chuckwagon food, a live cattle drive and more
- San Gabriel Park, Georgetown
- Free
- 943-1670
- www.upthechisholmtrail.org
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