Greater Randolph Area Trail Riders
Join local officials in giving the Greater Randolph Area Trail riders a Hays County welcome as they make a stop at the San Marcos Square on their journey from Austin to the San Antonio Rodeo. Come by the Hays County Courthouse between 11 a.m. - 3 p.m. for your chance to experience this annual tradition.
Ada Limón reading, book signings
Poet Ada Limón will be holding readings and book signings on Thursday, Feb. 2 at 3:30 p.m. at the Witliff Collections and Friday, Feb. 3 at 7:30 p.m. at the Katherine Anne Porter Literary Center. Limón is the author of four books of poetry, including “Bright Dead Things,” which was named a finalist for the 2015 National Book Award in Poetry and one of the Top Ten Poetry Books of the Year by The New York Times. Her other books include “Lucky Wreck,” “This Big Fake World,” and “Sharks in the Rivers.”
Eddie Durham Jazz Festival
On Feb. 3 and 4, celebrate Texas jazz legend and San Marcos native Eddie Durham with a program of live jazz performances that pay tribute to the renowned Texas guitarist at Texas State University. Visit www.txstate.edu/jazzstudies/hillcountryfestival for more information and a full schedule.
Experience ‘wonder’ with the Starlight Symphony
Take a musical journey through time with the Starlight Symphony as it presents its next outstanding concert themed, “wonder.” Experience the fascinating transitions and differences in music from various composers such as Bach, Beethoven, Tchaikovsky, Gershwin, to modern-day composer Mark Petering. The first performance will be Saturday, Feb. 18 at 7 p.m. at the Hays Performing Arts Center, 979 Kohler’s Crossing. The second performance will be on Sunday, Feb. 19 at 4 p.m., at the First Baptist Church, 15951 Winters Mill Parkway, Wimberley, TX. The Starlight Symphony Orchestra concerts are always free and open to the public. Learn more at www.starlightsymphony.org.
Run for the Love of It
Celebrate Valentine’s Day by working up a sweat with the Connection Church’s chip-timed 5k Fun Run/Walk on Feb. 11. Start and finish is at The Connection Church. The 5K starts at 8 a.m., with the Kids’ Dash immediately following. Pets and strollers are welcome. Proceeds benefit the missions outreach of The Connection Church. See www.athleteguild.com/running/buda-tx/2017-run-for-the-love-of-it for more information.
