As if the place wasn’t cool enough, every Friday the Lake Travis Community Library hosts a musical performance. This week is was The Southside Sheiks Band
These guys bill themselves as “Raisin’ a ruckus wherever they go, the Southside Sheiks will play old-timey jug band, ragtime, and holler blues.” Other weeks have included a Jazz singer, Pianist, and singer/songwriter. So, come on along. Don’t worry about keeping your voice down, there is enough music going on to cover you. This is a fast view today.
As you can see the reading section has been taken over by the music section.
Another view of the band and the folks having a good time.
It seems like a contradiction, the music and the stacks of books. I noticed there were some people reading along as if the room was totally quiet.
As the clouds roll in we take a pause and view the pond outside the library.
I’ve shown this little boy before. He and his trusty canine are spending some quality time by the pond reading a book.
I hope you enjoyed the quick view today. If you want to check out the complete calendar or just curious about all the library offers, here is a link to the library webpage
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Music at the library is so cool!!
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A fun event, Darlene. Thanks.
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That’s an awesome looking library.
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It is a beautiful place. Thanks, Charles.
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Seems like you have settled in a wonderful community, John!
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I think so, Lori. Thank you. 😁
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Music in a library . . . .
What took so long?
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Hahahaha. Can’t imagine. 😁
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Libraries went next level with ways in which to bring people in, seriously.
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That’s one nice library, John. Good pictures. 🙂 — Suzanne
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Thank you, Suzanne. 😊
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I love that statue, John. The music is a good idea. It’s a nice easy way to get together. Looks like they had a decent sized crowd.
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For a Friday, I thought so too.
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Books and music…how could you not love that! What a beautiful place. Thanks for sharing, John. Enjoy your Sunday!
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You as well, Jill. Thank you. 😊
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How wonderful to have music at the library! You can never show the statue of the little boy too often. 🙂
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It is so endearing.
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Yes, it is!
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There is no better combination than music and books! Thanks for sharing!
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You are certainly an example of that, Jan.
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We don’t have music at our library here, but there’s the concert on the Marktplatz six times a year in summer, and – what Mary and I really like to go and listen to – the Music Club concerts just around the corner in the Methodist Church every 3rd Sunday, for 8 times a year.
Have a great Sunday,
Pit
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Sounds enjoyable, Pit. It’s good your community has such a program.
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They really have very good cultural events here. I mentioned two only, but there are many more. That’s one aspect of Fredericksburg we really like.
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I can see why. Sounds like a lot to do.
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A truly wonder-filled post, John. The library is in a beautiful setting! I love that they are hosting music. I got a kick out of the term “holler blues”. I like swamp blues, so why not holler blues. 😀 Have a sublime Sunday. Hugs.
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Gives rise to a whole host of blues. “Subway blues, Beltway blues, Cul-de-sac blues. 😁
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They call it cul-de-sac blues, but highway’s just as bad,
They call it cul-de-sac blues, but highway’s just as bad,
Side-street’s even worse,
And freeway’s also sad….
The Porsche flies on Friday, and Saturday streams along,
The Porsche flies on Friday, and Saturday streams along,
Sunday I….
… Okay I’ll stop. 😉
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Hahahahaha. My beltway is under sway, My stomach’s got the girth. I’ll pass on the milkshake. And spend more time on Earth.
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Libraries are great gathering places, and who knows? Someone who comes for the music may stay for the books, and that’s all to the good.
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I thnk so too. Plus special programs give a sense of community to the place. Thanks, Linda
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That is so cool. Come for the music, stay for the books!
That statue is so sweet, too.
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That sculpture brings me an element of peace I can’t explain.
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It does. And I haven’t even seen it live but it comes through on your picture. Makes me want to find myself in the very same position. (Not that Zeke would let me..)
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😁
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That looks like a fun event. Worth going back to see who’s next.
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Yup. Will be Singer-songwriter Jennifer Fuentes who will entertain with her soulful, vibrant voice and captivating stage presence by blending pop, Latin, blues, jazz, country, rock, and Motown. Man, she works it.
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Sounds like something to earmark time for.
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She certainly has the country sode covered.
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Sadly I live far, far away from you, John, and there are no libraries or events like this in South Africa.
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Does this mean you won’t be at the next music event next Friday?
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Exactly, much as I would love to attend and bring you all cake.
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Darn. When you are the equilvalent of J.K. Rowling and you have a book signing here you can take in a performance. (Don’t forget the cake) 😁
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I definitely do that, John.
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Excellent.
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Any post about libraries is music to my ears John. I love the statue!
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Me too, Lynne. It is so peaceful there and it always brings a smile.
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A library is a great setting for anything. Love the statue too!
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Yes it is. Thanks, Jo
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John, you had me at “music.” No, maybe it was “library.” Whatever, the combination of the two is wonderful, and I’m glad to see it was a well-attended performance. Probably better than some book-signings, huh??
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At least better than my book signings. 😀
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I hear ya!
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I always love the glimpses of the neighborhood. Thank you for sharing a bit of your life. BTW, I especially love the final sculpture – the little boy reading to his dog. I wonder… do you sometimes read out loud to your pups? 😀
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No I don’t read to the pups but that statue is so peaceful. Thanks, Gwen
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Now, that’s my kind of neighborhood library!
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Hahaha
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Another great idea for getting folks to the library. The music wouldn’t have bothered me – I can read anywhere.
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It is a super idea, Teri. Thanks.
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That’s a nice program at the library. I really like that statue too.
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Me too, Deborah.
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Looks like a great community John and love that statue… there are a number of jazz groups around here and their gigs are very well attended…hugs
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I can imagine, Sally. Jazz is so much fun
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Thank you, Sally
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Words and music go together, don’t they? I like the sculpture of the boy reading. It reminded me of the lovely one depicted at the top of the Bezine blog: https://thebezine.com
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Thank you, Mary
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What a fabulous library! Thanks for sharing John 🙂
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Thank you, Debby
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🙂 John.
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Music at the library sounds like a fun way to pass the time.
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Yes it was. Thnaks, Michelle.
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It “sounds” like you have a lovely library with great programs. The statue of the boy reading with his puppy is delightful. 🙂
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It is a very active place for sure. I love that sculpture, Diana. It is so peaceful there. Thank you for the visit. 😊
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