Views of the Neighborhood – Lakeway Activity Center Art Show

~ John W. Howell

Yes, today we are going to the Lakeway Activity Center, where an art show is in progress. These are local artists and in addition to the show at the Activity Center, several artists have opened their studios for visits. We won’t be going to those since I don’t think the artists will be prepared for a visit from our group. We are being catered by Patrizi’s Food truck in Austin. Our entertainment is  ZZ Top.

Pomodoro – traditional Italian red sauce made from local tomatoes, garlic confit, and butter served with house farm cheese and a tuft of basil.
Patrizi’s Red Sauce – family recipe tomato sauce stewed with onions, garlic, garden herbs, pork trimmings, and grana Padano cheese

Cacio e Pepe – grana Padano cheese, fresh cracked black pepper, and olive oil

Carbonara Alexandra – house-cured and smoked pancetta, coddled egg yolks, grana Padano cheese, and gremolata

Karah’s Diavolo – lemon, olive oil, rosemary, egg yolks, red chili, grana Padano chees

Garlic Bread – grilled ciabatta, poached garlic, and grana cheese

Patrizi’s House Salad – mixed greens with family recipe creamy Italian dressing, giardiniera, pickled onions, and grana Padano

Picture of an old time school bus
So let’s go.

Here’s a view of some pottery and a succulent display.

This table gives information and ocations of the Artist Studio tour.

A long view of some art.

The Activity Center has many things going on, including dance bands and concerts. Here is a display showing some of them.

Some interesting photos.

A nod to the Avant-Garde.

A portrait selection.

Impressionistic work.

Mostly pastels.

Photographic art.

A little of everything.

Farm scenes.

Pottery and stuff.

A revisit to the succulent table to check out the humorous labels.

Of course, there are food trucks to satisfy the need for a snack while browsing the art.

 

That’s it. I hope you have a great week. Relax, have some food and enjoy ZZ Top

81 thoughts on “Views of the Neighborhood – Lakeway Activity Center Art Show”

  1. I love these local art shows. My son had the opportunity to meet his heroes from ZZ Top as his band was one of the opening acts before they performed. He was delighted.

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  3. I’ll skip brunch today, thank you.
    I must say, the artists around you are quite talented and I love the planters at the succulent table. 🤣

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  4. That menu has me drooling.
    You give me the urge to go and see what my town has to offer. I know they do stuff but I just never go. Maybe I should.
    These are lovely.
    ZZ is always on top!

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        1. Man that was great. Thanks Linda. A friend of mine had a 56 Fury (rich kid in high school) and we would tear up Woodward avenue. His dad got real upset when we customized the grill. Fun times.

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  11. Great post, John. I’ve been away for a week and haven’t shaved so I’m thinking about letting it go like the band. Any sedum plants? My wife loves sedum. Give me the big salad and a ‘Beano’ to go…

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  14. Looks like a wonderful art show. I love such events! Have a great day, John, and thanks for sharing a bit of Lakeway with us. 😊

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  21. I’m pretty sure I’d have spent some time at the succulent table! They’re fairly easy to grow (unless you over-water!). The art was interesting, too. Nice for your community to do this sort of show occasionally!

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  23. Love this song!

    Pretty fab menu coming out of a food truck. Still, I’ll pass, as I’m making Italian tonight.
    Wait! I’ll have a rainbow salad! That sounds as yummy as the art.

    What a fab event. Make art not war!
    Thank you for sharing this event, John! 🤗

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      1. Agree, but it doesn’t seem to be catching on.
        Anyway, we are a fortunate community here on WP. So many creative people: Writers, Poets, Artists, Photographers, Art Gowns Artists, Gowntoonists, Chef’s Recipes…..
        I like it here!

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  25. Our church features exhibits from various local artists, and their talents always amaze me. This looks like a wonderful variety. I’d have to visit the Evil Wiener food truck based on the name alone, lol.

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