From celebrating World Tai Chi & Qigong Day to Mariachi and Folklorico performances in honor of Cinco de Mayo, to a unique variety of vendor booths, to new art displays, to a chance to tour the beautiful and historic venues and garden of the Price Center, the April installment of San Mercado at the Price Center promises a great, culturally-diverse time for all. Activities are slated to take place in the Garden and throughout the various indoor venues of the Price Center from 9 a.m. – 4 p.m. For the third year in a row, the Center’s two Tai Chi instructors, Brenda Bell and Margaret Falletta, will lead a group of participants in the celebration of World Tai Chi & Qigong Day in the Garden at 1
The LifeLong Learning Organization of San Marcos (LLL) and Price Center are teaming up again with local artist Michael Hannon to present two new, six-week workshops beginning next month. The History of Writing and Visual Arts in China and Chinese Brush Painting with Emphasis on Color will begin 6 week runs beginning May 6 and 7 respectively. Both workshops require advance registration, payment of a small fee, and, in the case of the Bruch Painting, certain tools/materials to participate. The History of Writing and Visual Arts in China will present an historical perspective of the relationship between writing and pictures in the Chinese, Japanese and Korean fine art traditions. Issues covered
The Price Center’s in-house catering chef, Ray Abazi, will again be offering a special Mimosa Brunch Buffet on Easter Sunday from 10:30 a.m. - 2 p.m. in the Tea Room. Baked, Glazed Ham will be among the star attractions along with many of Chef’s more popular items, including fresh salads, Scrambled Eggs, Rosemary Chicken, Tilapia Florentine topped with Shrimp, and a complimentary Mimosa, coffee, tea and dessert. The special Easter Brunch is $14.95 a person and reservations are recommended for parties of 6 or more. “The popularity of Chef’s recent Valentine’s Buffett reminded us that a lot of folks miss being able to enjoy his food on a more regular basis,” said Clay DeStefano, executive dire
A new model of participatory drawing class will premiere via a two-part workshop at the Price Center April 26 and 29. “Sharing Your Stories in the Digital Environment” will be offered in two, 2-hour sessions by Assistant Professor of Communication Design for Texas State’s School of Design MiHyun Kim from 2 -4 p.m. in the Center’s 1910 Room. Class size is limited and a small fee is required. The digital environment provides a unique space and platform for participants to share and visualize their stores collectively and simultaneously in real time. Participants in this Workshop will add their stories to a collective narrative through writing, drawing or animating. The Workshop runs through th