The Lakeway Arts District presents “Women in Art” a very special art exhibition celebrating Women’s History Month from March 1-31st at the Lake Travis Community Library. We are going to attend the artist’s reception. We are catered by Birdies of Austin. Our entertainment is Eric Clapton.
Menu March 5
Snacks
Marinated Castelvetrano olives – Roasted sweet potatoes with black garlic aioli and almonds – Deviled eggs with Calabrian chili and bottarga – Gorgonzola Dolce or Morbier with baguette
Small plates
A simple green salad with citrus, fennel, and a champagne vinaigrette – Butternut squash soup with brown butter and pumpkin seeds – Beef tartare with pecans, sonora, rosemary, and carta di musical – Linguine with crème fraîche, arugula, and lemon
Larger plates
Snapper with lemon potatoes and caper butter sauce – Chicken cacciatore with mushrooms, guanciale, and polenta
Dessert
Heilala vanilla soft serve with blood orange Agrumato – A warm Sicilian-inspired chocolate chip cookie
Let’s get on the bus and go.
There’s the library.
The signpost is up ahead for the exhibit.
Cards for the Lakewat Arts District. Please take one.
Any artist’s reception has to have wine and munchies.
Two works by Artist Sara Schumacher.
Sara Schumacher, on the left, discusses her other works with an admirer.
Art lovers discussing their passion.
Examples of the art pieces.
An Asian flavor.
More examples.
The cards we saw on the way in have been creatively displayed by a young artist at leisure.
That is our tour, so now relax and enjoy the food and music.
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How wonderful to have this display at your disposal. I could listen to Eric Clapton all day and this is his very best. Thanks and happy Sunday!
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Thank you, Darlene. Happy Sunday to you.
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First, some butternut squash soup then on my way to talk about ‘patience’ with the young artist and his tower. Beautiful library. Have a great day, John.
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I’m with you, Steve, on the butternut squash soup.
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My fav squash! Yummy!
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You Easterners love your squash.
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It’s an elitist thing, John. ‘Oh, squash, how do I love thee? Let me count the ways (it can be served)’! (pardon to whomever the poet was…or is it whoever)
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Don’t forget the game too.
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Of course, I played it all the time growing up…the older kids would sit on me and squash me.
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Good one Steve.
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Butternut and acorn squash for me!
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Same here, from one New Englander to another😉
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They blend well with a good IPA ( which is not a squash)
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IPA blends with everything.
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You got that!😎
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Thank you, Steve. Have a beautiful Sunday as well.
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Thanks for sharing the art exhibition with us, John. I’m always amazed by the talent in your community. Wishing you and the family a peaceful Sunday.
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Wishing you a peaceful Sunday as well, Jill.
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Very cool event. Although, I did think the snack table was supposed to be one of those strange art displays until I read the caption.
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I think that would have been cool. Thanks, Charles.
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Of what I saw, I think I’ll pick the Asian ones best. Even the calligraphy in their ideographs is precise and beautiful.
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I agree, GP. Thanks.
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Thank you for sharing this adventure, John. I love going to events featuring artists. Schumacher’s paintings are extraordinary. Scary, but extraordinary. And the young guy with the tickets — can’t help but smile. 😊
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I took that shot on my way out. Pretty funny for sure. 😁
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Such a rich array of cultural offerings you enjoy, John!
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Thank you, Lori.
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How wonderful is this? I love that this is an event in your town.
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Yes it is pretty great to have these events. Thanks, Dale.
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And I love that you participate in them 🙂 I am sure there are many events in my town but I’ve yet to check any out. I should change my ways…
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Oh I don’t know. You took us to a performance just last week.
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Ah yes… in Montreal. I don’t do any Boucherville things 😉
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Oh. Well then get out there. 😁
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I really should!
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That must have been so much fun! Thanks for taking us along.
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It was fun. Thanks, Liz.
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You’re welcome, John.
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How wonderful that you celebrate artists and their many talents! A fun exhibit and thanks for taking us along. I’ll have the marinated olives and the beef tartar please (I fell in love with the taste of beef tartar in Prague, where it’s served with a raw egg, onions pickles, and mustard!)
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Raw egg? That sound is my footsteps pounding the pavement running away.😁
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Eggs were fresh and I never got sick. Go figure!
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Yes indeed. A wonder.
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That’s a great exhibit. Some real talent on display.
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There is. Thanks, Craig. 😁
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So delicious, wish I were there. Enjoyed Clapton too!
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I’m glad, Holly. Would be nice, too, if you were here.
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Fantastic exhibit. What a fun way to pass an afternoon. I was especially taken by the white-haired lady with cat in the window in the bottom one.
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It is good. Thanks, Mae.
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It’s great that Lakeway does stuff like this, John … and that you bring it here to us. I enjoyed seeing the art and have a deep appreciation for the skill of the artists (probably because I do good to draw stick people!) We don’t all have the same talents, do we?
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I think God gives each of us that we are good at doing. I’m with you on the art. Thanks, Debbie.
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Thanks for the tour, John! I love the variety of art in the exhibit … something for everyone 🙂
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I thought so too, Marie. For quality of execution I thought Sara’s work was the best. Of course, in person the art looks so much different. Thanks.
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Hi John, it is always fun to attend an art exhibition. Some modern art is beyond me though.
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I love the modern stuff. Thanks, Robbie.
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Just a small plate of the linguini for me, please. I love some of the artwork on display … and of course I love the fact that they are recognizing the accomplishments of women during this Women’s History Month. Thanks for the tour, John! Great fun!
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I like the idea of recognizing women as well, Jill. Thanks for the visit. 😁
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Sure thing! The linguini was delightful, too!!! {burp}
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Fine exhibit of artistic accomplishments. Thanks for sharing, John. 🙂
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My pleasure, Tim. I’m glad you could join us.
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Me too. 🙂
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An incredible display of artwork by a talented group of people. Thank you for sharing. Loved it!
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I’m glad, Karen. Thanks for letting me know.
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Love this woman’s art show, John!
Surprise 💥 My fave piece you show is the painting of Janis Joplin.
Groovin’ on the song…
Did you know Clapton was in love with George Harrison’s wife at the time, Pattie Boyd? Clapton wrote this for her.
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I did not know he was in love with Pattie Boyd. I do like the song and have always been a fan of Janis Joplin.
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Oooo, that menu sounds creatively posh, John. Perfect for our destination. Thanks for a wonderful tour, and just in time for Women’s History Month.
I never can resist Eric Clapton. ❤ Hugs.
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Hugs back, Teagan. 😁
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Great show, John and a very nice event to hold. It’s late, but I’ll snag a chocolate chip cookie.
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Take two
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Another great tour, John. I love local art shows. I do miss living in a more urban area where they had more frequent offerings.
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I agree the urban areas do have a lot more.
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Your community always seems to have something fun going on, John. A wonderful opportunity for artists to display their work and find new fans. 🙂
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Thank you, Diana. What you say is true.
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Some pieces were creepy and some were spooky but none of them were kooky, so there’s that. And is that Janis Joplin I spy?! Groovy!
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Yes it is. Thanks, Marc.
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Some beautiful pieces, Boss.
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So much talent – what a wonderful exhibit. The young guy with the cards gave me a laugh.
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Me too. He was such a nice young man. His mom was the chair person for the event.
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It looks like it was great exhibit.
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Had fun
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How much for the Janis Joplin & Queen Elizabeth portraits? I’d like to display them together just like in you photo. The contrast makes me smile. 😁 As does Eric Clapton. 😁😁😁
Great post, John, and as always, I’m blown away by all the cool things that go on in your neighborhood. Most exciting thing I’ve seen around here lately? Migrating goldfinches crowding my feeder tray for the last ten days, with males in full breeding plumage. Yep. That’s it. Good thing I’m an ardent birdwatcher and have actually been enjoying these guys tremendously.
Now about those portraits? 😂😂😂
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If I recall they are in the $200 category. I would love to have some finches here. You are very fortunate. 😁 Thanks for the comment.
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Hmmm. I can probably think of better ways to use $400 or so (like on books!) so maybe I’ll pass. Still. Janis! It’s tempting. 😁
I would send you pictures of the goldfinches if I could, John. Sadly, if I try to go outside, they fly away. And from inside, there are TWO screens between me and them, which do not make for good photos. A few other migrating birds have been visiting, too, like purple grackles. (I love those strutting, preening, silly birds!) And a few brown-headed cowbirds. The gorgeous painted buntings have moved on, but so far, the goldfinches have been here every day, 25 or so fighting for room on my tray feeder. They are wonderful to behold! 😀
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Thanks for the description. Made me smile. The cedar waxwings left about a week ago. I describe them as the Hells Angels of the bird world.
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Ooooh, I love waxwings, but haven’t seen any in several years. They winter in Florida, but not in our neighborhood, I guess, and I don’t get out in the “wilds” as often as I used to. Glad you get to enjoy them, Hells Angels or not. They’re gorgeous! 😀
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And as wild as could be.
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Oh, some women know to make wild things! 😱 Thank you for the report, dear John!
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Thank you for the response, Maria.
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That was a really nice show. I need to come to Lakeway for the food, art, and music.
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It would be nice to see you here. 😁
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