Cottages to culture
Center plans to turn complex into interactive arts localeThe Port Aransas Art Center is planning to purchase the Spanish Village cottages on Alister Street and build a new art center headquarters building there. If it happens, the move will assign a new identity to a piece of property that served as tourist lodging for more than half a century and more recently served as rental homes, smack in […]
Easter bunnies
No chocolate confections; these rabbits are ‘fur’ realCharlotte Ramsden walks hers on a leash. The Strain family has a breed known as the California giant. Hazel Morris has one that likes to sniff around the floor, pick up clothes hangers in its mouth and toss them into the air. In addition to the usual cat-and-dog selections, some Port Aransans have chosen rabbits for pets. And what better […]
Broadway Revue goes on stage Saturday
Broadway Revue on Saturday, April 7, at the Port Aransas Community Theatre is one production you won’t want to miss. Director Ken Yarbrough said after rehearsal on Sunday that it’s one of the best productions he’s seen at PACT. It’s limited to 60 for the dinner and show, so advance sales are required. The evening also will sell tickets for […]
Chapel tours set Friday, Saturday
The Port Aransas Museum will offer tours of the Little Chapel on the Hill Friday and Saturday, April 6 and 7, at 9:30 a.m. Tours are offered the first and third Friday and Saturday of every month. Reservations are required and may be made by visiting the Port Aransas Museum or calling 749-3800. Leave a name and telephone number to […]
First Friday showcases women
The First Friday reception, a group show by “Island Women,” will be held at the Port Aransas Art Center, 323 N. Alister St., Friday, April 6. The event runs from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. and will include live music and refreshments. Featured artists are Clementina Rivera, Sarah Searight, Victoria Marcella Allen and Jane Andrle Gillette. Sponsors of the April First […]
ISLANDAGENDA
DAILY • Port Aransas Community Park Swimming Pool, 700 Clark Parkway: Open Tuesday-Saturday. Hours: Water exercise: Tuesday-Friday 8:30 a.m., 9:30 a.m. and noon. Open swim: Tuesday-Thursday, 1-2 p.m.; Friday-Sunday 1-5 p.m. Lap swim: Tuesday-Thursday, 8:30 a.m.-2 p.m., Friday 8:30 a.m.-5 p.m., Saturday-Sunday lap swim only noon-1 p.m. and shared time 1-5 p.m. Adult and child swim lessons available. Call Harriet […]
