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"Portrait of Bill Hutson Next to a Window" by A.J. Meek is currently on view at the Calaboose African American History Museum

City-wide exhibit celebrates artwork of San Marcos native Bill Hutson

Brynn Sumers, Life and Arts Contributor
February 15, 2022
The original nine members of the Texas State Gospel Expressions Association stand for a group photo in 1983.

Gospel Expressions Association voices faith through music, community

Sarah Hernandez, Life and Arts Editor
December 8, 2021
Kali Reyna, Kaylee Woest and Arielle Mathis practice at dress rehearsal for the "State of Human Affairs" showcase, Tuesday, Nov. 9, 2021, at Evans Auditorium.

BFA seniors bid farewell to Texas State with choreographed routines

Marisa Nuñez, Life and Arts Contributor
November 17, 2021
Left to right: acting juniors and "Yellow Inn" cast members Parker Dial, Ava Baker and Wallis Brown. 

Students overcome obstacles in Texas State’s first Korean-translated play

Ava Domenichelli, Life and Arts Contributor
November 15, 2021
Screenwriters Lorna Clarke Osunsanmi (left) and Jameel Saleem answer audience questions during the "Navigating the Writers Room" panel, Sunday, Oct. 24, 2021, at The Austin Club.

Austin Film Festival leaves Texas State film students inspired

Kim Davis Jr., Life and Arts Reporter
November 3, 2021
Dr. Mario Garza’s traditional dress along with Rene Renteria’s Sacred Springs Powwow portraits are displayed as part of the Napokō (Our Journey) exhibit, Saturday, Oct. 16, 2021, at the Price Center. The Indigenous Cultures Institute (ICI) of San Marcos created the exhibit to last from Oct. 4 to Nov. 27, and it shares the story of the Indigenous community in San Marcos.

San Marcos Indigenous community preserves culture, history in art gallery

Sarah Hernandez, Life and Arts Editor
October 18, 2021
The stage set for "El Nogalar," Thursday, Sept. 30 at the Patti Strickel Harrison Theater. The set was designed by Rachel Lauren (lighting), AnnDee Alvidrez (scenic), Rossina Lozoya (costume) and Brennon Cope (sound). 

Texas State Theatre celebrates Hispanic heritage with ‘El Nogalar’

Kim Davis, Life and Arts Contributor
October 4, 2021
"Olas Malcriadas" by Maria Guzmán Capron on display at Texas State Galleries. The exhibit explores Guzmán Capron’s identity as an immigrant born in Milan, Italy to a Peruvian mother and Columbian father.

Texas State Galleries explores split identities of cultures

Aidan Bea, Life and Arts Contributor
September 13, 2021
This year's Lost River Film Fest will take place from Sept. 9-12 in San Marcos and Lockhart, Texas.

San Marcos to celebrate diversity, creativity at fifth annual Lost River Film Fest

Sarah Hernandez, Life and Arts Editor
September 7, 2021
Community mural by Mano Amiga on the side of QC Meat Market, Thursday, July 22, 2021, in San Marcos.

Community paints history through mural honoring local Latinx leaders and activists

Sarah Hernandez, Life and Arts Editor
July 28, 2021
The cast of "Spring Awakening" celebrates its return to the stage at a "Spring Awakening" rehearsal, Monday, April 12, 2021, at the Patty Strickel-Harrison.

‘Spring Awakening’ musical weathers storm after positive COVID-19 test

Payton Russell, Life and Arts Reporter
April 19, 2021
The audience of "The Language Women Speak" listens to one of the poets in the Garden Room, Sunday, March 8, 2020, at the Price Center.

Price Center’s call for art puts local female artists in the spotlight

Sofia Psolka, Life and Arts Contributor
January 26, 2021
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