Today, we are visiting the Bee Cave Arts Foundation Hive Gallery to check out the latest exhibition. This special two-month-long art exhibition celebrating Women’s History will be on exhibit from February 3rd – March 22nd. Presented by the Lakeway Arts District and Bee Cave Arts Foundation, this creative exhibit showcases the largest-ever array of paintings, drawings, sculptures, mixed media, and fiber arts by 68 talented local women artists. Their uplifting art was inspired by women’s history, health, beauty, motherhood, and equality. Due to the number of pieces, it is difficult to take single shots. We are catered today by Juniper East in Austin, and our entertainment is Peggy Lee.
Special menu for Women’s History
HOUSE FOCACCIA – whipped ricotta, Calabrian honey
PUFFY POTATO – whipped dijon, fine herbs, add Ossetia caviar
OYSTER & CAVIAR – murder point oysters, Ossetra caviar, prosecco gelee
RAINBOW BABY BEETS – whipped ricotta, Calabrian chili vinaigrette, citrus, pistachio
LITTLE LETTUCE – baby gem, honey shallot vinaigrette, crispy bits
ENDIVE SALAD – endive conserva, gorgonzola, pomegranate vinaigrette, shaved walnut
CACIO E PEPE – parmesan, toasted black pepper, Texas olive oil, Perigord truffles
CRAB BUCATINI – jumbo lump crab, lobster butter, Brussel leaves, bottagara, parmesan
SAFFRON RISOTTO – roasted butternut squash, toasted pine nuts, gold leaf
CHILEAN SEA BASS – cannellini, bean ragu, baby tomato, charred black kale, balsamic, basil
BRAISED SHORT RIB – mustard glazed baby potatoes, charred baby carrots, carrot puree
OYSTER MUSHROOM RAGU- creamy polenta, pecorino, salsa verde
POST OAK GRILLED BEEF TENDERLOIN – walnut bagna cauda, grilled gem lettuce, shallot vinaigrette
Desert
CHERRY PANNA COTTA -cherry compote, orange, mint, passion fruit.
CHOCOLATE BUDINO – chocolate almond crumble, caramel.
ITALIAN STRAWBERRY SHORTCAKE – olive oil cake, mascarpone cream, gelato
Let’s get on the bus.
To give you an idea of the spaciousness of the beautiful gallery, here is a log shot of part of the space.
This is a mosaic of the Hive logo made under the direction of Austin mosaic artist and muralist J Muzacz, author of the book ATX Urban Art.
Displays of art, pottery, and sculpture.
Lovely paintings and clothing.
A place to appreciate the art and to think.
Interesting pieces, even in the hallway.
Well-lit and unique pieces.
The torso to the left is a stunning piece.
The rose can’t help but dominate the space. Another alcove to relax.
A working section of the gallery with fine art for company. As you can see, this exhibit is a beautiful way to experience the talent of the 68 women on display. I hope you have enjoyed a peek. Now it’s time to relax and enjoy the food and music.
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Happy Sunday, John! Thanks for introducing to this very interesting exhibition. I am sure i would miss it stucking in the wonderful Italian menu. Lol I visited the side of the foundation too, and must say Lakeway seems to be full of great artists. Congrats to this paradiese of culture and art. Best wishes, Michael
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Thank you, Michael. Yes we are blessed with an active artist community. I hope you have a super week.
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It’s a little ironic that the poster used to promote the art exhibit originally was produced by a man. We Can Do It!” is an American World War II wartime poster produced by J. Howard Miller in 1943 for Westinghouse Electric. In time, it was conflated with Norman Rockwell’s famous depiction of a female riveter, and the poster itself came to be known as “Rosie the Riveter,” although the models for each piece were different. That said, it looks like a great exhibit. I do hope there was information about the poster provided there, though.
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I didn’t take the time to look for poster information. Thanks for adding it here, Linda.
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What a marvellous gallery and a wonderful display. I would be visiting it several times. And Peggy Lee was awesome! I agree when they say, “They don’t make ’em like that anymore!”
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I thought she would be perfect for the theme of the show. Thanks, Darlene.
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It’s a gallery that invites you in with all the wide open space and interesting artwork. I congratulate everyone involved (including you, John, for bringing it to us.)
NOW – I want my jumbo lump crab!!! (I can eat my weight in seafood).
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We can certainly give you a to go serving as well. Thanks for the lovely comment, GP. 😁
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Looks like a great exhibit. Nice place to relax too.
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It was very relaxing, Charles. The gallery is beautiful. Thanks.
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Wow! This looks like so much fun!!
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It was. I could have stayed for a half a day.
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I just love Peggy! Love the artwork. What is that old saying that is probably politically incorrect… Got a tough job for a man? Send in a woman.
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Or Interviewer says, “This is a three man job.” Woman candidate responds, “Sounds like a part time job. I was really looking for full time work.”
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Impressive art exhibition, John! 😊❤
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Thank you, Tim. I really wish I could have done close-ups of everything but that would have been a book. 😁
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One order of beef tenderloin and the chocolate dessert. Yes, the torso is interesting and the display hall is beautiful. Did you have a private tour, John. Wow, Peggy Lee knew how to belt out a song. Very nice event.
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Yes a private tour. Thank you, Steve. I’m glad you liked it. 😁
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Loved walking with you John in the art gallery.. Lots of interesting and talented displays… Looks like you had a good day xx ❤
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It was terrific, Sue. Surrounded by art is the best. 😁
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Isn’t it just 🙂 x
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Yes.
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What a fabulous gallery and tour! And the menu…oh my…so tasty sounding.
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It does sound good. It was a special for Valentine’s Day but I took it for today.
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It sounds like a good one for ANY day!
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$135 a person plus $65 for wine paring. You woud need an extra stomach after all that.
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…and an extra wallet!
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Indeed.
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Dear John
thanks for taking us to this extraordinary exhibition. So many different artefacts.
Wishing you a happy week
The Fab Four of Cley
🙂 🙂 🙂 🙂
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Thank you, F4oC. Wishing y’all a happy week as well.
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Very talented artists. Thank you for the tour, John.
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Thanks for coming along, Karen.
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I think I’d spend considerable time there, John, enjoying the art. Thanks for the tour, And as for food – oysters and caviar of course.,
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Yes of course.
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That is a beautiful art gallery!
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It is. 😊
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That is an impressive gallery. It’s inviting and anything would look great in there.
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Thanks, Craig
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It looks like a wonderful gallery. I like how well lit it is and all the cheerful colors in the things in there now.
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I did too, Deborah. It was great.
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Beautiful, John! Thanks so much for sharing today! 😀 ❤
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Outstanding gallery. I like the bold frames for the art. I’ll just have the Italian strawberry shortcake, thank you.
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It is Jo. Thank you
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The bus. I love the bus. Imagine the art potential there.
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Yes, it is an empty canvas unto itself.
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Wow! What an awesome array of art and I love the open spaciousness of the facility.
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I do too, Jan. Thank on you.
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Beautiful facility and the art is displayed exquisitely. I love going to art exhibits. Fortunately, there are a lot of artists in this area. Wish I was one of them! 😄
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Thank you, Gwen. It is a great facility.
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That IS a beautiful gallery, Boss. Open and roomy with plenty of natural light. Muy nice.
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It is Marc. Thanks.
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A beauty of a tour, Boss.
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😁
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A beautiful venue for some talented artists. Thank you, John, for another interesting and enjoyable Sunday stroll!
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Thank you for coming along, Debbie.
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I’ll have to pass on the food today, but I very much enjoyed the tour of the gallery! I love the concept, naturally. Thank you for the tour, my friend!
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Good concept.
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What a great post, John. Terrific way to start the week. The exhibit looks inspiring. Thanks for the tour. Big hugs.
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Thank you, Teagan. I hope you have a super week.
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Hi John, there are some lovely pieces on display.
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Thank you, Robbie. I thought so as well.
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Peggy Lee’s tune was the perfect topper on this tour, John!
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Thank you, Bruce. I thought so too.
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Thanks for sharing your trip to the gallery – such beautiful works of art, John 🙂
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Yes they were beautiful. Thanks, Barbara.
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Sixty-eight female artists – that’s wonderful! A lot of talent on display.
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What a beautiful gallery and initiative. 🙂
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Found this in Spam. Thanks for the comment, Debby
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Thanks again John. 🙂
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Wow! What a fab gallery in your hood. Amazing!
I’d go there in a heartbeat.
Thank you for showing us this expose of women’s art!
I can’t think of a gallery like this in Toronto. Shame. I’ve been doing a lot of research into galleries recently, and have not bumped into something like this.
There must be a facsimile in this art ridden city.
HOUSE FOCACCIA – Oh yum!!!!
🎨𝐗 🎨𝐗 𝐗 🎨
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You would think there would be a gallery there. There are so many artists there should be a place to display their work. One focaccia coming up. 🎯X 🎯X 🎯X 🎯X
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I know… there are galleries, but not like that one. It’s almost like a plot to keep artists poor, and painting in the streets.
I keep looking. I’m finding places, BUT!!
I had to look up that emoji.
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So, there’s no actual bull ……. emoji. They suggest the OX
🐂👁
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What a wonderful space! The curators of this exhibit did a wonderful job in displaying this wonderful art. Love it. I think I’d end up visiting it more than once.
Everything on the menu, I kept thinking, oh this. No, this. Oh, love this, never mind. Sigh. It sounds delicious.
And I LOVE this song 🙂
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Thak you, Dale. All in all it was a fun event.
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I bet 🙂
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I bet you left the art exhibit smiling.
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I did for sure.
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Wonderful expo, dear John. It is strange to see the Soviet poster photoshoped for the exhibition. Wonderful artworks! Thank you a lot!🥳🍤🍤🍤🍻
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Nice work of art.
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