Today, we are visiting the Community Band concert in the sculpture garden. Aba of Austin caters to us, and in addition to the concert, Sly and the Family Stone provide entertainment.
BRUNCH
MEYER LEMON DROP BISCUIT peach compote, whipped cream
AVOCADO TOAST pomegranate, preserved lemon, mint
KHACHAPURI baked egg, cremini mushroom, graviera, green onion
AÇAÍ BOWL blueberry, banana, pomegranate, dukkah, coconut, mint
SHORT RIB SHAKSHUKA local eggs, spicy harissa, graviera, roasted potato
KEFTA & EGGS lamb & beef kefta, fried eggs, tzatziki, lemon dill rice
SHAWARMA-SPICED SKIRT STEAK & EGG fried eggs, crispy potato, tzatziki
JERUSALEM BAGEL & SMOKED SALMON SPREAD sumac red onion, tomato, caper, labneh
Let’s go.
There is the signpost up ahead.
From the chess players point of view, it looks like a friendly crowd
A beautiful day for a concert
The heron sculpture still looking for a big fish.
The elk family enjoying the day.
The band is getting ready to play
The concertmaster gets everyone on the same page.
The mayor has to say a few words.
The announcements are finished, and the concert is underway.
I hope you enjoyed it. Now it is time to eat and listen to our other band.
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What a fabulous place you live in, John. There always seems to be something happening.
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There is always something. Last night we photographed an event called The Witches Ride. Fun stuff. When you think that I do 52 of these posts a year says there is a lot going on. Thanks, Keith.
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It’s great when the band comes to you – no Ticket Master here!
I’ll have the Acai Bowl, please.
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I never thought of it like that but you are so right. One Acai bowl coming up.
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I love outdoor concerts. A perfect venue.
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It was a lovely afternoon for a concert too.
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Looks like a lot of fun. Also warm.
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Yes it was 90 degrees when the concert started
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We used to enjoy the concerts on Belle Isle with The Detroit Concert Band…
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I remember Belle Isle too. 😁
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It’s great to have an outdoor concert in such a beautiful place on such a beautiful day. So entertaining!
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Yes it was very special, Tim. Thanks.
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Another fun community thing to do! Your town is great! I think I’ll go with the bagel but no onion…
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Sounds good, Noelle
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You had sun, short rib and live music so lemme guess . . it was a very good time? Yeah, I thought so. 😉
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Yup. There were some kids climbing on the elk sculpture but other than that.
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Those kids!
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I know, Right.
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Oh, i love this sculpture garden. A wonderful meeting point too. I am sure this time no deer was seen, as they don’t like speeches of politicans. Lol xx Michael
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Yes, the deer were no where to be seen. Thank you, Michael.
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I love Shakshuka so I have to try this short rib version!
How wonderful to hold concerts in this pretty park.
I tell ya, she’s got a set of pipes on her. No wonder she plays the trumpet! Way to get our groove on this morning, John.
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She is amazing. Sly’s sister.
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Yes, she is.
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HI John, this looks like a lovely day.
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It was a lovely day. Thanks, Robbie.
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A fun afternoon and beautiful weather!
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It was beautiful for sure. A little warm but at least not 100 degrees.
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Looks like a great event! Good surroundings, good music and Meyer Lemon drop biscuits to nosh on-oh yeah, count us in.
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You would love it, Monika. The music was divine. and the day perfect.
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And biscuits! That makes any day extra special. 😉
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Yes it does. 😁
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So much FUN, both for the Band members and the audience! Thank you, John. It’s great “hearing” a concert from the other side of the stage, for a change. Brings back so many fond memories of summer band here!
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Like yours these are all volunteers. They have a great sound too.
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I wish I could’ve heard them!! Music brings us all together, doesn’t it? It’s a universal language.
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I was going to record some to play back but decided not to.
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Our summer band lets people record snippets, but symphonic band does not. Something about copyright laws.
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Yeah, a recording would imply sales which would be a royalty nightmare.
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I wish I could’ve heard them!! Music brings us all together, doesn’t it? It’s a universal language.
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John, I don’t know why WordPress keeps doubling up my replies. Argh! Just go delete one, okay? And thanks.
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WordPress is a nightmare sometimes.
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The Enosburg town band concert has been an integral part of village life since 1858! (I just looked it up.) My brother played sax in the town band when he was in high school and college.
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Wow. I just loved the East for it’s history.
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And here is the most famous of the band leaders: Sterling D. Weed! https://www.vtgrandpa.com/forum/index.php?topic=515.0
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AW. What a great story, Liz. Thanks for sharing it.
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You’re welcome, John.
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😊
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Looks like even the weather cooperated.
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It was a beautiful day
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Looks like a beautiful day and a lovely place for a concert. I’ll try that skirt steak and egg.
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It was a very nice day. Thanks, Dan.
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Nice sculptures.
Yes, it was a lovely day for a concert, and for me to enjoy one of those Avocado Toasts during the music.
Thank you, John!
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Glad you could enjoy. 🎯🎻 🎯🎻
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🎯🎻 🎯🎻 🎯🎻 🎯🎻
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🎯🎻 🎯🎻 🎯🎻 🎯🎻 🏆
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We win.
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What a lovely time in a really lovely park! And, the tables must’ve been groaning under all that delicious-sounding food. As others have mentioned, you certainly live in a lovely place. Austin?
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Lakeway is a subburb of Austin. Thanks, Jim.
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Looks like a lovely day and fun gathering. Love the heron sculpture. I’ve seen a few beautiful ones in the wild recently. 👍🏻
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When I lived on the Texas coast we had herons follow us on the beach hoping for a hand out. Don’t know why but I guess they thought we were going to use the dogs as bait.
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That is interesting. I’ve never seen herons behave that way. “Dogs a bait” oh no! Never!
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The herons never liked the dogs.
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I have the Schwarma and the Jerusalem Bagel please (can you have two things?). Looks like a wonderful day. Beautiful statues and great photos.
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The beauty of my food offerings is you can have all of them if you wish. Virtual food has zero calories and fat. Thank you, Thomas.
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Zero calories. That is exactly what I am looking for.
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You can load up every Sunday.
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I definitely enjoyed the Meyer Lemon Drop Biscuit, and that music certainly got my toes a-tapping!!!! Thanks, John, for the tour!
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Always glad to have you along, Jill. 😊
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I always seem to be late to the party, but I always enjoy myself once I get there!
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We like seeing you too.
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It looks like it was a great event and well attended. The venue was lovely under those big trees, and mingling with the animal statuary.
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It was very relaxing. Thanks, Deborah.
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Beautiful food and music. 🙂
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Thank you, Debby.
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My pleasure John. 🙂
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😊
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Another fabulous trip to the neighbourhood John and would have loved to have heard the music with some short ribs to nibble on..hugsx
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The music was lovely. Thanks, Sally.
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A perfect way to spend a Sunday afternoon. And I’ll take an order of the avocado toast.
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Good choice. Thanks for coming along, Teri.
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What a delightful event. Thank you, John. And a big thanks for one of my favorite songs, “Dance To the Music.” At school this is a big favorite with rhythm sticks. Every time we do the song there is a ‘snow day’ the next day. Really. It all started when my young assistant teacher, who didn’t know the song,….It’s a great story. I’ll have to write a blog post about it. Apologies for getting off track, but music does that in the best of ways. 🙂
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Music is so good to get things moving and making memories, Jennie. Glad you like the song.
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Hear, hear! Pun intended. 😀
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