Today we are going to a concert. It is about time we do some cultural things along with eating and drinking. The Band of the Hills which is a community band for all ages is having a concert at the Lakeway activity center. We are being catered Dim Sum by Wu Chow in Austin and our entertainment will be Thelonis Monk playing Duke Ellington’s Caravan.
Menu
DIM SUM FEATURED ITEMS
红油抄手 Sichuan Spicy Wontons (4 per order)
虾仁馄饨 Crispy Shrimp Wonton (4 per order)
盐和胡椒虾 Salt & Pepper Shrimp
麻辣排骨 Mala Ribs (3 per order) 麥
糯米饭 Sticky Rice (sausage or shiitake) 麥蔬 |
葱油饼 Scallion Pancake 蔬 |
黄瓜 Spicy Cucumbers 麥蔬 |
冷芝麻面 Cold Sesame Noodle 蔬 |
担担面 Dan Dan Noodles |
小籠包 | Shanghai Pork Soup Dumplings (5 per order) |
雞餃 | Steamed Chicken Dumplings (5 per order) |
豬肉鍋貼 | Pork Potstickers (5 per order) |
牛肉鍋貼 | Beef Potstickers (5 per order) |
香菜蝦餃 | Shrimp & Cilantro Dumplings (3 per order) |
蔬菜餃子 | Vegetable Dumplings (3 per order) 蔬 |
蝦餃 | Gulf Shrimp Ha Gow (3 per order) |
燒賣 | Pork & Shrimp Shumai (4 per order) |
雞燒賣 | Chicken and Shiitake Shumai (3 per order) |
鲜虾扇贝 Shrimp & Scallop Shumai (3 per order) |
Drinks of all kinds.
So let’s get on the bus
There is the Activity Center.
Here is the program for today. We will hear Thelonis Monk’s version of Caravan later
We are here just in time. The band is warming up.
People are filing in.
More warming up.
The Band leader takes the podium
The concert begins.
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I love Dim Sum and concerts. A great day planned!!
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We too, Darlene! Looks and sounds wonderful, John.
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Thank you, Dina. 😁
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I’m glad you liked it Darlene. 😊
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A lovely combination of two good worlds, John!
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This community band is quite remarkable. They play everything it seems.Thanks for the visit and comment, Dina.
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I’ll try the shrimp and scallop shumai while I listen to excellent music. A wonderful way to start the day!
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Good idea and Thanks, GP.
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This was terrific, John! Thanks for taking us along. The food was delish! Wishing you all a peaceful Sunday.
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Thank you, Jill. Wishing you the same. 😊
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It’s wonderful seeing folks gather again for cultural events. Before your post, I hadn’t heard of Thelonis Monk. Thank you for the introduction and the morning festivity. Fantastic! 🌞
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He was one of my go to jazz performers while in college. Only he could take a three minute song and run it into six. Thanks, Gwen. Have a super Sunday. 😊
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Thank you for the Thelonis Monk concert. I enjoyed it.
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I’m glad you did, Liz. 😁
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😀
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Very cool event. Surprised to see The Mandalorian on the list.
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Good music. Thanks, Charles.
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Monk’s version of Caravan is brilliant! Oh wait … isn’t Dim Sum trying a little bit of this and a bit of that? If so, I’m all in.
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Yes. It is good to have four since some of the items come in fours.
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Another wonderful trip.
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Thank you, molly Shea.
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Thank you, John, for this wonderful concert and delicious food!
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Thank you for coming along.
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That is a wide swath of music. I probably would have enjoyed that concert.
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Looks like something for everyone.
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As a musician, I find it wonderful that so many are attending concerts once again! Music speaks to us in ways that words often can’t, and having an audience appreciate the efforts that went into making the concert beautiful (and safe) is worthwhile. Thanks for the outing, John!
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All well said, Debbie. Thank you.
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Looks like there was a pretty good crowd, and I can understand why. Good music, tasty food and getting together with nice people. 🙂
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There is all of that, Tim. 😁
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What fun! Happy Sunday!
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Thanks, Jan.
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I could listen to Monk all day long -very soothing. So nice you have cultural events!
As for the menu, too many good things on it I would eat!
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Thanks Noelle. Next time I’ll serve water and hardtack.. 🤣
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Great concert, John! I’d’ve brought hubby, too. He loves Thelonious Monk.
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He is always welcome. (Anyone who likes Monk has a place on my bus.)
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Thanks, John!😃
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😊
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That’s some awesome piano playing, John, and the cold sesame noodles were great. A lovely Sunday!
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Thank you, Mae. Glad you liked it.
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I love these kind of concerts.
I’ll have Pork Potstickers, spicy cucumbers and Dan Dan noodles.
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Anything to drink, sir?
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Tsingtao please.
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Coming right up.
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I love this bus 😏
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Ha ha ha
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Music soothes the soul. Late for the tour today, but this is a good way to wrap up my day.
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You are never late. Just delayed. Thanks, Joan.
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I would’ve loved being there! And, that Thelonius Monk video just iced the cake!
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I agree. He is terrific. Thanks, Jim.
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Food and music what else do we need for a fun day?
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Dim Sum and live concerts… talk about a recipe for success. Happy Monday (I’m rather behind!)
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Always like to see you no matter the time. Thanks, Dale.
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Awww… 😘
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😊
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I like the diversity of the music. There’s something for everyone.
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There sure is something for everyone. 😊
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🙂
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This is lovely, John. I love piano.
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It is great. Thanks, Robbie.
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I’ll never get over the menus!
A Plus bus, huh?
Gotta say the music you posted, by Monk is A+++++!
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Custom interior on the bus.
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Ohhh! Bathroom?
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It has a shower and tub. Here is a link to a post where you can see the interior. https://johnwhowell.com/2021/01/10/views-of-the-neighborhood-trash-day/
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Hahahahaha! Still,the menu!
However, Luna Winemaker’s Reserve 2016 cabernet sounds YUMMY!
-Your favourite wino.
BTW, your recycling tour is outstanding. Laughing out loud!
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Thank you, Resa. I’m going to put a couple of vegan items on the next.
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Great menu to go along with the music!
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Thank you. Teri.
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Can I just get chicken & broccoli with a bowl of hot/spicy soup. I try not to be fussy, just particular. Oh, and water. I think I’m going to like the ‘country’ set. By the way, what a great community. Is it a retirement community or just a community with lots of spirits, er, spirit?
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No this is just a community with five golf courses so naturally the retirees come here.
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I think I’ll try swingin’ this summer. No, golf!
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Hmmmm. You have a tire to use?
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Looks like a great way to spend the afternoon, John. I’ll have some of those pot stickers 😉
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They are good looking. Here you go.
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There is no finer way to spend a Sunday than with Dim Sum and some Monk.
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I agree. A little champers as well.
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A lil bubbly never hurt anyone.
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It is good for the digestion.
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I believe that.
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Me too.
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How lovely. I love Dim Sum. You don’t have to choose just one thing. There were a few great places in Winter Park that we frequented while living in Lake Mary.
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No that is the beauty of Dim Sum.
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