Schedule your weekend plans with these six Georgetown-area events:
Art + Revolution: Brown Symposium XXXVIII
March 1-3
The event explores the intersections of arts and revolutions through five distinguished guest speakers at Southwestern University.
Various times. Free. Alma Thomas Theater and Jones Theater at Southwestern University, 1001 E. University Ave.
512-863-1378.
www.southwestern.edu/academics/brownsymposium
'You are Special’
March 3-4
Arts Avenue Dance Company presents the show based on the book of the same name by Max Lucado and featuring Ballet Austin’s Ian Bethany as Eli.
7 p.m. (Fri.), 2 and 7 p.m. (Sat.). $5 (ages 10 and younger), $8 (ages 11 and older). East View High School, 4490 E. University Ave.
512-919-0343.
www.artsavenueforkids.com
The Georgetown Swirl
March 4
Guests can sample Texas wines while listening to jazz music, taste foods from local restaurants on the Square and shop at participating
retailers during the annual event.The event is hosted by the Georgetown Main Street Program. 6-9 p.m.
$50 (general admission), $125 (VIP). The Square, 701 S. Main St. 512-930-2027.
www.swirl.georgetown.org
The Williamson Museum
March 4
Four new exhibits are coming to the museum starting this Saturday. Exhibits include:
- Uphill Both Ways: Schools of Williamson County
- Sigi’s Art Chinese Ink Brush & Pastel Paintings
- Nuestra comunidad: Williamson County’s Hispanic Roots
- Poppies & Progress: 1917-1923
Times and prices vary. The Williamson Museum, 716 S. Austin Ave., Georgetown. 512-943-1670.
www.williamsonmuseum.org
Chase the Chief 5K and fun run
March 5
The fifth annual event allows participants the chance to chase Georgetown Police Chief Wayne Nero. Other activities include a police department
obstacle course and fitness fair.
Noon-5 p.m. $5 (ages 5-18), $10 (adults). Georgetown ISD Stadium, 2295 N. Austin Ave. 512-930-2594.
www.chasethechief.georgetown.org
Worth the Trip:
ABC Zilker Kite Festival
March 5
The festival features food, vendors and the second annual MossFest concert, as well as competitions such as the most unusual kite contest and the inaugural Anteater Fun Run. Proceeds benefit Communities In Schools of Central Texas as well as the Moss Pieratt Foundation. The rain date is March 12.
10 a.m.-5 p.m. Free. Zilker Park, 2100 Barton Springs Road. 512-448-5483.
www.abckitefestival.org
