Views of the Neighborhood – Sculpture Garden Ribbon Cutting

~ John W. Howell

Today, we are attending the ribbon-cutting ceremony at the Lakeway Sculpture Garden. The construction of the garden and the footbridge have been projects conceived and led by the Department of Parks and Recreation. We are catered by the Salty Sow of Austin. Our entertainment is Rick Nelson.

Menu

CRISP CHICKEN THIGHS
fried smashed potatoes, neck bone gravy
CANDIED PORK BELLY
collard greens, pot liquor, soy balsamic syrup
RANGER CATTLE WAGYU CHEESEBURGER
caramelized onions, gruyere cheese, pickles, Salty Sow special sauce, duck fat fries
SLOW COOKED BEEF SHOULDER
mashed potatoes, glazed carrots, fried egg
PETITE BONE-IN FILETS
mixed mushrooms, red wine sauce
SMOKED PORK CARNITAS
avocado, tomatillo salsa, corn tortillas, bbq hominy
GENUINE BLACKENED REDFISH
quinoa + lentils, smoked tomato, chipotle Tabasco lemon butter
Picture of an old time school bus
So let’s go
Parks and Recreation have cookies for the event. In the background, you can see the giant scissors that will be used later.
One of the sculptures. The chess players.
The elk family.
Lakeway Sculpters
The Crane.
The community orchestra is ready to play.
The spectators are in place. (looking much like an Edouard Manet painting)
A view of the new footbridge over Hurst Creek.
To the right is the old footbridge.
Looking back toward the garden. A paved path and rock retainers.
Thomas Killmore, the mayor, makes a few remarks.
The ribbon cutting
Now is the time to relax and enjoy the music and food. I hope you have a super week.

89 thoughts on “Views of the Neighborhood – Sculpture Garden Ribbon Cutting”

  4. I make my own crispy fries, so I’ll try the cheeseburger while I listen to the music, (Rick Nelson, you’ve been a long time gone, but not forgotten). Are there many more sculptures?

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  8. The sculpture garden will be a nice place to relax. I like that the community supports and celebrates these kinds of things.

    Crisp Chicken Thighs – fried smashed potatoes, neck bone gravy – who could say no?

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  10. Those are some fantastic sculptures, John, in a really nice park. It was great to see Wolfman Jack and Ricky Nelson doing one of my favorite songs back then. That’s quite the footbridge! The crane sculpture brought to mind the Gankaku Dachi, the Crane on the Rock stance. 🙂

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  11. Yet another fun event in your area, John. I enjoyed the tour and the sculptures, and even the giant, pink scissors. Thanks for sharing, and have a super rest of the day and week ahead!
    😀 ❤

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  19. That’s a nice improvement to the foot bridge, John. And I’m glad you included the community orchestra! I don’t notice a lot of Fall color yet, but I suppose it’s too early for that where you are. Thanks for another lovely outing!

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