Like an artist’s painting that’s still in progress, the new building that will house the Port Aransas Art Center continues to take shape, day after day. “It is going great, being built without a hitch,” said Karen Winship, president of the art center. “It’s turning out to be everything we’ve all been waiting for. It’s beautiful.” The building is going […]
SandFest amateurs
Online registration for contest to endYouth and adults who wish to compete in the 2017 Texas SandFest amateur contest may register online through Friday, April 14. The amateur competition, for solo and team contestants, is set for Saturday, April 22. Solo age groups include guppy, up to age seven; youth, ages eight to 12; teen, ages 13 to 17 and adult age 18 and over. […]
Deadline for ArtFest booth space sign-ups is Saturday
Artists and craftsmen who wish to take part in the 12th annual ArtFest, set for Saturday and Sunday, May 13 and 14, have until Saturday, April 15, to sign up for booth space. The event, sponsored by the Port Aransas Art Center and the Port Aransas Chamber of Commerce and Tourist Bureau, offers artists an opportunity to sell their original […]
PACT board applications due Monday; three positions open
Members of the Port Aransas Community Theatre will hold their annual meeting on Sunday, May 7. An election of board members will be held during the meeting. Three positions on the board are open for election to three-year terms. Members who would like their names to be included on the ballot must send an autobiography by Monday, April 17. You […]
Island Agenda
Daily • Port Aransas Community Park Swimming Pool, 700 ClarkParkway: Open swim: Tue.- Sun. 1-5 p.m.; Lap swim and exercise:Tue.-Fri. 8 a.m.-5 p.m., Sat. and Sun. 12-5 p.m. Closed Monday.Call 361-749-2416 for more information. Pool is heated.• Computer Center, Free internet. Monday – Friday, 10 a.m.-4p.m.; Saturday 10 a.m.-2 p.m.; closed Sunday. Hours subject tovolunteer availability. 430 N. Alister St. […]