ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT
Artist Joni Zavitsanos is looking to bring faces to the names of those who died as a result of the coronavirus pandemic with her exhibit that will be on display through Jan. 31. (Courtesy Joni Zavitsanos)
Commemorative COVID-19 exhibit opens at The Health Museum
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8 events coming up in Lewisville, Flower Mound and Highland Village
Stageworks Theatre actors Michael Raabe and Alaina Richard take a bow during a Sept. 30 dress rehearsal of “Monty Python’s Spamalot,” which runs Oct. 1-30. (Emily Lincke/Community Impact Newspaper)
Spring arts organizations gear up for new season despite ongoing pandemic
Renderings of the conceptual tower were shown depicting a roughly 100-foot tower, but the intent is to build a smaller tower. A total of $2.43 million was given as an estimated cost for a 100-foot gravity tower, but presenters said the cost would scale down with a smaller tower. (Courtesy city of Frisco)
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Inaugural Williamson County Fair and Rodeo ready to open gates Oct. 21 after coronavirus delay
Austin Cultural Arts Division staff provided an update on several funding opportunities for the creative sector Oct. 18. (Screenshot via city of Austin)
Austin's arts community could be in line for millions more in relief dollars this year
Color Me Mine Cypress relocated to a new studio space Oct. 2. (Courtesy Color Me Mine Cypress)
Color Me Mine Cypress relocates studio after 10 years in business
The Houston Gem & Mineral Society will host its 68th annual Gem, Mineral & Fossil Show, during which attendees can peruse jewelry, minerals and fossils. (Courtesy The Houston Gem & Mineral Society)
Attend a play, peruse gemstones: 10 things to do in the Lake Houston area throughout October, November
The Mustang Club of Houston will be hosting its annual Fall Open Car Show on Oct. 16. (Courtesy Mustang Club of Houston)
Play golf, shop for Christmas gifts: 9 things to do in Spring and Klein throughout October, November
Lake Travis Film Festival will hold an indie horror short film viewing Oct. 28. (Community Impact Newspaper staff)
Indie horror short film screenings to be held Oct. 28 at Star Hill Ranch
Gila River Hotels & Casinos broke ground on its newest project—Santan Mountain—Monday, Oct. 18, on Gila River Indian Community land just south of Chandler on Gilbert Road and Hunt Highway. (Courtesy Gila River Hotels & Casinos)
Gila River breaks ground on fourth casino at Gilbert Road and Hunt Highway
Have fun at a rodeo this fall, enter your pecans in a competition and pick a pumpkin at a fall festival. (Courtesy Fotolia)
WilCo Notebook: Williamson County Rodeo Oct. 21-23 plus fun fall activities
Plano ISD's fine arts center to serve as 'home' for students, community
Belong Gaming Arenas opened its doors to its second U.S. gaming center in Grapevine Mills on Oct. 17. (Courtesy Belong Gaming Arenas)
Belong Gaming Arenas opens second U.S. gaming center in Grapevine
Kurt Schmidt talks to festival-goers about Schmidt Christmas Market at Oktoberfest on Oct. 17.
GALLERY: Fall temperatures provide setting for Southlake's Oktoberfest
Aurelia Flowers dances in her butterfly-themed Halloween costume at Butterfly Flutterby. (Anjali Krishna/Community Impact Newspaper)
GALLERY: Kids, families enjoy return of Butterfly Flutterby event in Grapevine
More than a year after they began, 175th anniversary events in New Braunfels will wrap up this fall. (Community Impact Newspaper)
More than a year after they began, 175th anniversary events in New Braunfels to wrap up this fall
Early voting in Williamson County begins on Oct. 18 for the Nov. 2 election. (Community Impact Newspaper staff)
Early voting begins Oct. 18 in WilCo; businesses open, coming soon in San Marcos, Buda, Kyle and more Central Texas news
Visitors are encouraged to dress up for the butterfly-themed occasion. (Courtesy Grapevine Convention & Visitors Bureau)
Butterfly Flutterby event returns to Grapevine with parade, live butterfly releases