With Hispanic Heritage Month in full swing, new events and activities are taking place around town to celebrate the Hispanic heritage and diversity found in San Marcos. That is why the Price Center is partnering with Centro Cultural Hispano de San Marcos to bring free Survival Spanish lessons to the public. Whether you’re new to the language or a seasoned speaker, Survival Spanish, aims to bring a fun and interactive experience in enhancing your Spanish skills! “Survival Spanish will give newcomers the chance to learn conversational Spanish in a comfortable learning setting to assist in their bilingual journey and help breakdown a language barrier between the community,” said Adam Rech, inst

With the start of fall, thoughts begin to shift towards planning for the upcoming holiday season and whether plans call for a small private gathering or a larger banquet-style event, the Price Center in downtown San Marcos provides a truly unique solution for any holiday need. “With some of the most distinct and beautiful holiday décor anywhere, a convenient location, and unique historic venues, the Center is always a hit with guests and win for hosts,” said Clay DeStefano, executive director. Each of the Center’s spaces rents by the hour/day – individually or in combination. Venues range from the small parlor and multi-purpose room to the historic 1893 Chapel, Garden Room and 1910 Room. Sp

Given this time of great divisiveness in our country and the approaching busy holiday season for many diverse religions, the Price Center’s Art Committee is asking artists to help celebrate the spirit of Peace & Understanding by providing art that explores positive themes common to all humanity. The Call for Art is open to all area artists – all ages, all skill levels. Artwork may be dropped off Oct. 11 & Oct 15 from 9 – 5 each day. Any area Artist may submit up to two original works of art for this exhibit; 2-D works should be no larger than 24” x 36.” There is space for a limited number of small to medium-sized 3-D pieces. This exhibition will officially open with an Artists’ Reception on

Organizers of the 4th Annual Arts, Culture and Preservation Symposium hosted by Mermaid Society SMTX have created an expanded lineup of topics and presenters for the event slated to take place on Sunday, Sept. 8 from 1 – 6 p.m. at the Price Center in downtown San Marcos. This year’s event will include separate panel discussions on arts and cultural activities and opportunities, as well as preservation activities and opportunities, and an hour-long wrap-up session featuring a town hall like format will conclude the day. The symposium is free and open to all; however, seating is limited for each session to 100 people, so a reservation is required. Light refreshments will also be provided. All

The Price Center’s San Mercado is set to take place on Sept. 14 from 9 a.m. – 4 p.m. with an eclectic mix of local vendors, Gallery shows, a new pop-up art show and a special selfie photo-booth celebrating Diez y Seis. In addition to a variety of vendors and the current Gallery show, which features nearly 100 works inspired by San Marcos and our river, “Art with HeArt,” a special pop-up art show, will take place in the Price Center’s 1893 Room from 9 a.m. – noon. Artists with traumatic brain injuries, mental health diagnoses, intellectual and developmental disabilities, autism, and dementia will be showcasing watercolors, acrylics, oils, textile art, pen and inks, and photography. Many of th