This weekend artists from all over the nation are surrounding the historic Williamson County Courthouse, displaying their paintings, photographs, jewelry, and sculpture under their white canopies. This is a true gathering of talent. Visiting every artist can take an hour or two–but you will find some that just take your breath away.

Last year we purchased photographs that had been transferred to canvas–one we took to Austin and presented to a dear friend…to remind him of the Ireland he will soon visit. The other is a classic example of architecture from Spello, Italy. People comment on it frequently.

Urban Homes and Land displays original art throughout our offices. Art rejuvenates our souls and enables us to live vicariously in locales we dream of visiting. We enjoy the annual art show around the courthouse–it allows us to share the artists’ interpretations of our world.

Georgetown is displaying original art and photos on banners throughtout our downtown overlay district. It’s worth a trip to the downtown area to see the striking examples of local artists’s work, too. This is Fine Arts Month in Georgetown–don’t miss the experience!

Shelter Adoption Fair – noon – 4 pm at Grace Episcopal Church 1314 E. Universtiy Ave.  The WilCO Animal Shelter will host a pet adoption fair in the parking lot.  Donations appreciated.

Thank the Troops 10 am to 4 pm November 20th on the Square.  Military exhibits, raffles and more.

The Yellow Boat 7pm Friday the 19th, 3pm and 7pm Saturday November 20, 3pm Sunday the 21st.  Jones Theater, Fine Arts Center (Southwesten).  Tickets available at www.southwestern.edu/boxoffice

Palace Theatre “Scrooge, The Musical” opens tonight!  Tickets available at www.thegeorgetownpalace.org, or call 869-7469.

Everybody be on the lookout for Marcy’s newsletter!  Included is information about giving ‘great gifts on a dime’.

Fun things here is Gerogetown (1) Marcy and Mike are out of town!  Who hoo!  Party in the office….that would be the case if Marcy was not the most fun person to party with. 

November 11th The Third Annual Sweets, Treats and Trees.  This evening includes desserts, holiday shopping, and a silent auction.  Proceeds go the The Caring Place in Georgetown and takes place from 6 to 9 pm.  Admission is a monetary or food donation at the Caring Place 2000 Railroad Street.  Call 869-4735 for questions.

November 12th is a Silent Auction/Raffel to benefit Alex’s Lemonaid Stand Foundation for Childhood Cancer Research.  11:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. at the Wesleyan Nursing Home at Scenic Drive (opposite the Hospital).  There will be lots of gifts for Christmas and Thanksgiving for all ages.

November 19-December 30:  Scrooge, The Musical at the Palace Theatre.  The story of DIckens’ A Christmas Carol comes to life on stage.  It is a adaptation of Leslie Bricusse’s 1970 hit TV musical.  for more information www.georgetownpalace.com. 

November 26th:  Lighting of the Square from 5:30 to 8:00 pm.  Holiday carols provided by the Austin Carolers.  Hot chocolate and cookies.  Stay for pictures with Santa.  Plan to get in some shopping as merchants stay open late!  for more infomration go to www.isitgeorgetown.com or call (800) 436-9696.

Enjoy November and come be a part of our community–buy a house from us.  Be our neighbor and contribute to what is so great about Georgetown!

Also is First Friday on the Square!  Last month for the band….everybody come out.

Tomorrow is the Chamber Wine Bus Tour….contact the Chamber for more information! …or my earlier blog.

Tried to get pictures from the party BUT (1) CVS’s machine did not copy all my pictures on the 2 discs I purchased (ARGH!) AND the stupid computer is acting up on me……I think we have a ghost in the computer.   Can you tell I am FRUSTRATED! 

More later next week, hopefully pictures.  I have surgery on Monday……………………………

Yes, I did blog today and then Mike comes into the office—and uses the computer and says he “minimized” my blog.  Hmmmmmm, Mike (aka Marcy’s favorite husband), where is it?  Here is the sneaky man–deleting my blog!!!!!!!!

More to come next week.  PLUS!  Photos from my party!  ~maybe………………………..

Leaving from the City/County Parking Lot in Georgetown on Saturday, November 6th at 10:00 am for:

Fall Creek Vineyards

and

Becker Vineyards

ending at

Gerogetown Winery at 6:00 pm

Hop on the bus for a fun-filled day of fine wine and beautiful scenery through the Texas Hill Country.  Tickets are $75 per person and inlude a light breakfast, wine tastings, lunch and a few surprises on the bus!

Call Karen Sheldon at the Chamber 930-3535 to order tickets or get more information.

TONS of Halloween events here is Georgetown (that is why you need to purchase a home from us) and move here!  First, I (the Front Desk Goddess) is having a private party–sorry.  But it is in my FABULOUS home that Marcy did sell me.  Then:

Thursday, October 28th from 6:00-9:00 pm at the Georgetown Community Center there is a Haunted Hayride and Carnival.  Admission is free, but each booth or actility charges a fee to participate.

Friday, October 29 and Saturday, October 30 “Ghosts on the Square” guided tour.  Cost is $10 per person ($8 per Museum Members–please join and help us support our Museum).  Tours are offered at 7:00, 7:30, 8:00 and 8:30.  Tickets are purchased at the Museum.

Saturday, October 30 from 6:00-9:00 pm the Georgetown Winery is having an adult costume party

Sunday, October 31 starting at 6:00 pm Click Comuters at 1102 S. Austin Ave. (in the parking lot).  There will be free hot dogs, non-adult beverages, candy and games.  No charge and a costume contest for the kids up to age 12–prizes.

Fruit Sculpture

Matt Heaton, Vice President and Mortgage Loan Consultant from First State Bank generously provides Urban Homes and Land fresh fruit once a week (not fattening doughnuts like other vendors).  Early one morning (following an exceptional delivery) Laura and Marcy tirelessly worked on the perfect fruit sculpture for display…..yes, we did eat the fruit –and it was fabulous!

Urban Homes and Land won 3rd Place

What a wonderful place to live!  the following items are going to be taking place in Georgetown over the next week:

Wednesday the 13th – 6:30 – 8:00 pm  The Salon in the back room of Wildfire Restaurant featurng Natalie Vreeland a Horticulturalist and the Community Garden Program Coordinator.

Thursday the 14th – 5:00 – 7:00 pm  City Center Beverages,located at 1530 Sun City Blvd., will have a wine sampling.  Wines will be from Argentina and Chile, including the Chilean wines currently on sale.

         Georgetown Farmer’s Market in San Gabriel Park from 3″30 to 6:30.  Come out and support our local gardeners.

Friday the 15th - Live Music at Georgetown WInery on the Square from 5:00 – 8:00 pm (also on Saturday).

          Cinderella, the Enchanted is playing at the Palace Theater at 7:30 pm (Sunday at 2:00).  Get your tickets now! www.thegeorgetownpalace.com

Saturday the 16th - Art on the Square (Saturday 10:00 am to 7:00 pm and Sunday 10:00 am to 6:00 pm).  Over 100 Fine Art and contemporaryartists show and sell their work.

          Farm Tour from 11:00 – 4:00 Participants visit some Williamson Count farms that supply dairy products, honey, herbs, oragnic furits and veggies.  Maps are located on their website www.thecrookedcreekfarm.com or call 818-5278 and Kathleen can give you more information.  Your drive yourself to each of the participating sites.

          Denim and Diamond Fur Ball 6:00 – 11:00 at La Frontera Marriot North 2600 La Frontera Blvd.  The gala will feature dinner, dancing, a silent auctionand music by a local band Divas and Cavaliers.  All proceeds benefit the shelter.  Tickets are limited!  Purchase at the shelter or online www.wilcopets.org

          Live Music at Landmark Tavern, Wildfire Restaurant and the Georgetown WInery.

ALSO!  Come support our newest restaurants on the Square (at Amante’s old location).  It is a unique idea in dining called Plus Four Dining.

SO MUCH TO DO IN GEORGETOWN –WHY WOULD ANYBODY WANT TO LIVE ANYWHERE ELSE!