Balis Park

Art Festival Celebrates 25 Years

Art Festival Celebrates 25 Years

The San Marco Art Festival was held in Balis Park on Saturday, Nov. 25, in celebration of its 25th year. Despite a rain-out for Sunday, festivalgoers still got to enjoy a packed San Marco Square and a special visit from Santa on Saturday. Art selections for the festival included paintings, sculpture, woodwork, glasswork and handmade […]

Digging Up Dirt: An update on San Marco Refresh 2.0

Digging Up Dirt: An update on San Marco Refresh 2.0

San Marco residents and visitors will see changes coming to San Marco Square as crews will begin re-landscaping work in Balis Park in the early days of November as part of San Marco Refresh 2.0. The Resident News reported last month on this collaborative initiative between the San Marco Preservation Society (SMPS), San Marco Merchants […]

New San Marco Mural Invites People to “Be the Focus”

New San Marco Mural Invites People to “Be the Focus”

Hearts 4 Minds unveils 11th mural in Murals with Meaning program August 19 was a special day for Sheryl Johnson. Not only was it the unveiling of the 11th mural in the Hearts 4 Minds’ Murals with Meaning program; it was also her son Alex’s birthday. Alex is the inspiration and driving force behind the […]

The Return of San Marco Beer Fest

The Return of San Marco Beer Fest

The San Marco Beer Fest returned for the second installment of the now-annual event. The 2nd Annual San Marco Beer Fest was held Saturday, April 1, from 1-5 p.m. at Balis Park. The event, hosted by the San Marco Merchants Association and Aardwolf Brewing Co., featured craft beer from more than 25 local breweries and […]

San Marco Beer Fest returns to the Square: Local craft brews, live music headline Spring festival

San Marco Beer Fest returns to the Square: Local craft brews, live music headline Spring festival

After its successful debut last year, the San Marco Beer Fest is on tap with big plans underway to celebrate year two on Saturday, April 1. Balis Park, in the heart of San Marco Square, will again play host to the family-friendly event — complete with activities and entertainment for all to enjoy — including, […]

For the Love of a Neighborhood: Zimmermann Boulos

For the Love of a Neighborhood: Zimmermann Boulos

Few people have the moxie to leave a permanent mark on their community, but if you’re Zimmermann Boulos, you manage to do it eight-fold. Nicknamed the “King of San Marco,” Boulos has been wholly- or partially-responsible for the installation of eight pieces of public art throughout the San Marco area, including the iconic Lions’ Fountain […]

Holiday Magic brings seasonal spirit to the Square

Holiday Magic brings seasonal spirit to the Square

It was an evening full of holiday fun in San Marco Square as the sound of pounding pavement, bells on bobbed tails ringing and the cheering on of finishers as the Festival of Lights 5K road race kicked off the annual celebration of Holiday Magic, Dec. 5. Alongside the San Marco Merchant Association and dozens […]