CONNIE SWINNEY • STAFF WRITER MARBLE FALLS — The curtain is falling again for an historic theater on Main Street, but its owners hope to find a group of investors to purchase the building or operate the venue for its third act. The Uptown on Main, 218 Main St., recently closed after a nearly two-year […]

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FROM STAFF REPORTS COTTONWOOD SHORES — After three decades of bringing great live theater to the Highland Lakes, the Hill Country Community Theatre is celebrating with a Broadway Revue. The Hill Country Community Theatre Players will kick off the event at 3 p.m. June 7. They’ll perform Broadway songs that have been produced at HCCT […]

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JENNIFER FIERRO • PICAYUNE STAFF BURNET — Technically, Texas singer-songwriter Cory Morrow will be performing in the Burnet Summer Concert Series on June 6. But Morrow’s welcoming nature makes his shows feel like a gathering of friends rather than a concert, said Damon Beierle of Double Eagle Entertainment and the host of KBEY 103.9 FM […]

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JENNIFER FIERRO • PICAYUNE STAFF AUSTIN — Members of the Sisters in Crime-Heart of Texas Chapter chuckled at the notion that Burnet County mystery author Jan Grape’s contributions could be summed in a few sentences. (more…)

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JENNIFER FIERRO • PICAYUNE STAFF FREDERICKSBURG — Filmmaker Noessa Higa was simply happy that her sports documentary, “Man in the Can,” was chosen by organizers of the Hill Country Film Festival to be a featured flick. (more…)

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JENNIFER FIERRO • PICAYUNE STAFF MARBLE FALLS — Grammy-award winners Terri Hendrix and Lloyd Maines had so much fun playing show at Trinity Episcopal Church last year, the duo decided to return. They’ll be in concert May 16 at the church, 909 Ave. D. Doors open at 5:30 with the show starting at 6 p.m. Admission […]

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FROM STAFF REPORTS JOHNSON CITY — For Susan Kirchman, the perfect Sunday afternoon includes art, wine and live music. That explains why her gallery, TASTE Wine + Art, hosts this type of free gathering the second Sunday of each month. (more…)

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BUCHANAN DAM — See Artists in Action at the Buchanan Arts and Crafts Gallery. The gallery is launching a new program with artist demonstrations to generate interest in the work of local artists and craftspeople. The initial Artists in Action program is 10 a.m.-4 p.m. May 9 at the gallery, 17534 Texas 29 East. (more…)

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FROM STAFF REPORTS MARBLE FALLS — The Hill Country Blenders kick off their “cross-country” road trip “A State of Mine” on May 9. (more…)

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DANIEL CLIFTON • PICAYUNE EDITOR BUCHANAN DAM — With several acres of blooming wildflowers surrounding their church, Genesis Lutheran Church members decided not to “hide it under a bush” but let it and their love for the community shine. And to do it, the congregation is inviting everybody out to the Genesis Lutheran Music Festival […]

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The Llano High School Drama department will present a public performance of ‘A Midsummer Night’s Dream’ at 4 p.m. May 3 in the auditorium at Llano High School, 2509 Texas 16 in Llano. Admission is free, but donations will be accepted. This adaptation was presented for the University Interscholastic League One Act Play contest, and three […]

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JENNIFER FIERRO • PICAYUNE STAFF SPICEWOOD — The final concert of the Spicewood Arts Society 2014-2015 series is a favorite. Nicknamed “A Toast to Tony,” the Motheral family presents its annual tribute to jazz great Tony Campise at 7 p.m. May 8 at the Spicewood Vineyards Event Center, 1419 CR 409. Admission is $50 a […]

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DANIEL CLIFTON • PICAYUNE EDITOR DRIFTWOOD — As Old Settler’s Music Festival organizers named off the top three finishers in the youth talent competition April 18, Joelton Mayfield wondered if he would once again end up on the outside looking in. During the 2014 show, he came close but didn’t make any of the top […]

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DANIEL CLIFTON • PICAYUNE EDITOR MARBLE FALLS — “The sun will come out tomorrow,” and “Annie Jr.” is coming as well thanks to Harmony School of Creative Arts students, staff and parents. (more…)

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COTTONWOOD SHORES — The Hill Country Community Theatre is holding open auditions for its production of “Seussical.” Auditions are 7 p.m. April 27-28 at at the theater, 4003 FM 2147 West. The show will run July 16-26 and be directed by Wendy Ferrell. (more…)

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DANIEL CLIFTON • PICAYUNE EDITOR LLANO — Sometimes, letting go of what you know, what is secure, leads you down the most incredible roads. As a freshman at the University of Texas, Lainey Wright found herself torn between her academic studies and her musical endeavors. The “right thing to do” would have been to complete her […]

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JENNIFER FIERRO • PICAYUNE STAFF SPICEWOOD — Asleep at the Wheel frontman Ray Benson is teaming up with MilkDrive, an Austin-based band known for its blend of folk, jazz and bluegrass, on Aug. 24. (more…)

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DANIEL CLIFTON • PICAYUNE EDITOR COTTONWOOD SHORES — The thrill of a mystery is trying to figure out “whodunnit” before the heroic sleuth. But when Agatha Christie is the brains behind the story, you might walk out of the theater saying, “I never saw that coming.” (more…)

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JARED FIELDS • PICAYUNE STAFF BURNET – From a snowman to a girl on fire, the entire family can enjoy this year’s Movies in the Park series at the Haley Nelson Park amphitheater, 301 Garden Trails. The Burnet Parks and Recreation Department sponsors the free movies, which this year are “Frozen,” “The Boxtrolls,” “Maleficent” and […]

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JENNIFER FIERRO • PICAYUNE STAFF LLANO — The opportunity for young artists to showcase their works is the reason for the annual student art show hosted by the Llano Fine Arts Guild. The show, which is free to attend, is April 9-12 and April 16-19 at the guild’s gallery, 503 Bessemer Ave. The gallery is open […]

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FROM STAFF REPORTS FREDERICKSBURG — After one of the Magrath sisters kills her abusive husband, the three women gather in the family home in Hazelhurst, Mississippi, to deal with aftermath. But they soon find themselves digging deep into past problems and relationships. (more…)

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JARED FIELDS • PICAYUNE STAFF JOHNSON CITY — Randy Holland has made several big-time bookings this year. Aside from being Johnson City’s chief of police, Holland is the promoter for a series of seven concert festivals at Stone Valley Music Park. (more…)

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JENNIFER FIERRO • PICAYUNE STAFF LLANO — The tagline of the Llano Art Studio Tour sums up the feelings of the creators who are part of the Llano County art scene: “We live here, we create here.” (more…)

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SPECIAL TO THE PICAYUNE SPICEWOOD — Local author Deborah B. Meyer has just released a new children’s book, “Meet the Brazos Boys.” (more…)

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JENNIFER FIERRO • PICAYUNE STAFF JOHNSON CITY — An ideal partnership was created because of the value of art. The 23rd annual Bunkhouse Art Gallery art show and sale is 11 a.m.-6 p.m. March 21-22 and March 28-29 at Wenmohs Ranch, 573 Old Spicewood Drive in Cypress Mill. (more…)

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SPECIAL TO THE PICAYUNE COTTONWOOD SHORES — The Hill Country Community Theatre is giving its “Regards to Broadway” through a musical fundraiser March 26. The show is 6:30 p.m. at the theater, 4003 FM 2147 West. (more…)

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