
Art
LIVE, LAUGH, LOVE
Through May 20
The Sun’s own Ellen Greeney is the featured artist at Impressions Gallery, St. David’s Georgetown Hospital, from March 18 - May 20. The colorful photos capture her adventures in Portugal, Iceland, Croatia, Egypt, France, Malaysia, Antarctica, Singapore, Vermont and Texas, themed “Live, Laugh, Love.” The gallery is located to the left of St. David’s lobby near the gift shop, 2000 Scenic Drive in Georgetown.
LET US PRAY
Through May 31
The “Let Us Pray” exhibit will be shown at the Williamson Museum from May 3 to May 31. Exhibit photographs by Wes Odell and Ellen Greeney capture religious images and houses of worship from near and far: Socorro and Taos, New Mexico; Georgetown, New Sweden and Clifton, Texas; Moscow, Russia; Sukhothai, Chiang Rai, and Ayutthaya, Thailand; Paris, France; Reykjavik and Gardabaer, Iceland; and Pagosa Springs, Colorado. The opening reception is Friday, May 6 from 6 - 7 p.m., 716 South Austin Avenue, on the Square.
SPRING SHOW
Through June 18
Sun City Visual Arts Club Spring Show opened May 1 and remains at the Activity Center, 1 Texas Drive, through June 18. It includes art demonstrations and refreshments. Come see more than 100 wonderful works of art, many for sale at affordable prices.
VISUAL ARTS EXHIBIT
Through July 18
The work of the Visual Arts Club of Sun City will go on display in a juried exhibit at St. David’s hospital Georgetown beginning May 6. The 30 works in the exhibit includes oils, acrylics, photographs, collages, alcohol/ink, watercolors and mixed media images. All are from local area artists. The club has worked to include works from new artists in this juried exhibit. St. David’s Georgetown Hospital is located 2000 Scenic Drive. The Healing Arts Gallery is open during hospital hours.
MOODY BLUES
May 17, 5:30 p.m.
The reception for “Moody Blues,” a solo art exhibit by Virginia Headley Maserang, will feature a brief talk on, “Painting with Fire — The Art of Encaustic.” This program is free and open to the public. “Moody Blues” is a series of mixed media encaustic work she created in response to the emotional landscape of current events. The works focus on her reconciliation of the trauma and challenges of our time with her sense of both vulnerability and resilience. The color indigo weaves throughout, evocative of both strength and mystery. The works will be on exhibit at Georgetown City Hall through June 30.
Performances
SOMETHING ROTTEN
Through-May 15
The Palace Theatre’s presents Something Rotten on the Springer Stage this month. Set in the 1590s, brothers Nick and Nigel Bottom are desperate to write a hit play, but are stuck in the shadow of that Renaissance rock star known as “The Bard.” When a local soothsayer foretells that the future of theater involves singing, dancing and acting at the same time, Nick and Nigel set out to write the world’s very first musical.
SAINT JOAN
May 19 -27
Lighthouse Theatre presents Saint Joan, God’s Mouthpiece Thursday, May 19 and 26 at 7:30 p.m.; Friday, May 20 and 27 at 7:30 p.m.; Saturday, May 21 and 28 at 7:30 p.m.; Sunday, May 22 at 3 p.m. Adults $15, 12 and under $10. All performances in the Event Center at Crestview Baptist Church, 2300 Williams Drive.
FULL CIRCLE
May 19, 6 p.m.
The next Full Circle: Speaker Series will feature concert cellist Hai Zheng, who will perform solo at Grace Heritage Center, 817 South Main. Ms. Zheng has performed nationally and internationally — North America, Europe and Asia. Ms. Zheng is an Assistant Professor of Music at Southwestern University. Full Circle is funded in part by the Georgetown Arts & Culture Board. This event is free and open to the public. With limited seating and light refreshments.
Museum
DOWNTOWN WALKING TOURS
Saturdays in May, 9 a.m.
Every Saturday in May at 9 a.m., The Williamson Museum will host a Downtown Georgetown walking tour. Explore the stories and architecture of the most beautiful square in Texas. Tours will run May 14, 21 and 28. Tours are limited to the first 20 participants, first come, first served. Tours will meet at The Williamson Museum, 716 South Austin Avenue.
HISTORY TOURS
May 21, 10 a.m.
Georgetown’s historical markers will come to life in downtown Georgetown from 10 a.m. to noon on May 21. Join The Williamson Museum and Preservation Georgetown to stroll around and meet the characters who helped shape our city. This is a free event. Maps are available on the day of the tour at The Williamson Museum, 716 South Austin Avenue, and Preservation Georgetown, 811 South Main Street. For more information, visit www.williamsonmuseum.org or call 512-943-1670.