After a day of Thanksgiving feasting, the official start of the holiday season kicks off in Georgetown, TX on Friday, November 29. Merchants may call it “Black Friday,” but the bright lights on the Square ignite the night! Don’t Miss The Annual Lighting of the Square — Friday, November 29! Festivities begin at 5:30 pm on […]
For the first time on the Palace stage, the lost boys, pirates, a ticking crocodile and lost innocence combine in one of the world’s most celebrated musicals. Weekends starting November 15, the curtain rises on the charm of J.M. Barrie’s Peter Pan, Tinker Bell, the children Wendy, Michael and John, pirates and Indians, embellished with […]
A special Chamber of Commerce ribbon-cutting celebration to dedicate our new building will be held Wednesday, November 13, 2013 from 5 to 8 PM, weather permitting. (Originally planned for October 30, Mother Nature brought torrential rains resulting in postponement.) Please join us for food, fun and festivities including the ribbon-cutting ceremony at 5:15 PM. As […]
Autumn activities in Georgetown, TX
The 2013-14 season is underway at The Palace, a landmark venue just off the Georgetown Square. The season-opening production is The Music Man, the musical story of con man Harold Hill and his plans to rip off the citizens of River City, Iowa, only to be transformed into a respectable citizen after falling in love […]
Georgetown, Texas and the Austin-Round Rock market were named the top housing market for good health and building real estate wealth by RealtyTrac and Local Market Monitor. (As if we didn’t already know about the charms of Georgetown’s lifestyle and the solid housing values that make it such a desirable retirement destination.) Highlighting important factors […]
I just saw some statistics about attitudes of Baby Boomers as they approach age 65, and it’s not their parents’ retirement. Just consider these numbers from a recent survey by the parent company of Sun City developers, Del Webb: 62% of boomers are focused on activities and hobbies that enhance physical and mental well-being […]
Perhaps you’re intrigued by the possibility of living in a breathtakingly preserved Victorian home within steps of “The Most Beautiful Town Square in Texas.” Or you find it appealing to share your hometown with Georgetown’s amazing collection of late 19th century Victorian homes, early 20th century cottages and bungalows built in the 1920’s. Old Town […]
Last year, French composers were featured by organizers of The Georgetown Festival of The Arts. Now, here come the great Russian composers — Tchaikovsky, Rachmaninov, Arensky — for a four-day tribute at various venues throughout Georgetown. Whether you’re an aficianado of Russian classics, or just appreciate magnificent music performed by major talent, it’s a great […]
In its article titled,”10 Great Places to Retire, If You Can Afford It,” US News singled out Cape Cod, Hilton Head, San Diego and the big cities of New York and Washington, DC among its 10 Places. While all of the cities ranked above the national cost of living index of 100, The Austin, TX […]
