We are headed to the Lakeway Sculpture Garden to attend the Great Hills Brass ensemble concert sponsored by the City of Lakeway Arts Committee. We are catered by the Launderette of Austin, and our entertainment is The John Wilson Orchestra.
Menu
SHAWARMA CAULIFLOWER BOWL – pickled golden raisin, hummus, sweet potato, cabbage escabeche, arugula, herb tahini dressing
Let’s go.
Since we are in the sculpture garden, let’s look at the sculptures. Here is the Elk Family
The Heron by the creek.
Chess players in a piece titled The Game
The group is getting ready.
A welcome by an Arts Committee member.
Program review by the leader.
The first piece – Strike up the Band.
Another view.
A lovely afternoon for families.
The Great Hills Brass Ensemble – A group of dedicated musicians from Great Hills Baptist Church who play for many community events.
Now it is time to enjoy the food and entertainment. I hope you have a good week. This is the first announcement that I will be taking a break from Friday, September 26th, to Monday, October 2.
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The lifelike sculptures are amazing, John.
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I think the heron is exceptionally well done.
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Hi John
We like the sculptures, but we don’t like brass bands.
Wishing you a happy Sunday
The Fab Four of Cley
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I can understand that, Klausbernd. 😊 Wishing you an easy week.
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Looks like a good day out, John.
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It was a good day, GP. Thanks.
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An Americana, please. Such a wonderful sculpture garden , pleasing to the eyes. And your music selection, 2 pieces, was fantastic. It’s such a pleasure to see and hear the upbeat sound of a full orchestra. Enjoy your break, John.
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Thank you, Steve.
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Our folks used to take us to Belle Isle to hear The Detroit Concert Band all the time! This reminds me of those terrific times.
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I remember doing the same, Annette.
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Nice setting for a concert.
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It is.
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Looks like a fun time.
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It was a lovely day. Thanks, Craig
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My husband would be in the front row – he used to play a trumpet and loves brass bands. Salmon gravlax for me today!
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I’ll bet he enjoyed playing, too.
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He certainly did. My grandson wants to learn to play the tuba. But at his age (5) and size, this may be difficult!
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Why the tuba? Maybe a nice little trumpet.
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No, he is determined to have a tuba. I have no idea why!
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Such a cool sculpture garden! And live entertainment by the band…what a nice cherry on top! Enjoy your break, John.
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Thank you, Monika. Going to visit my 89 year old sister.
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Good for you! Have a safe and fun trip.
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I’m going to my birth city, Detroit.
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Enjoy the music! Love the sculptures m, John! 🩷
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Thank you, Cindy
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You’re so welcome, John!!💕
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Love the sculptures.. I’d like to find more to take pics of. Yes, there are lots here, but they are so…. geometric, cold.
A lovely day for music, thanks John!
Do you think I could just get some toast and hummus?
OX OX
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Toast and hummus coming up. 😊X 😊X
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Hummus could be called Yummus! It’s so….yummy.
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Or Mummus. It’s such an old recipe.🐂 🐂 🐂 🐂
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Ha!!!
Yes… very tasty for the mummy in one’s life!
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You pick the most fun places to visit, John.
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Thank you, Pat.
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Welcome, John.
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This looks like a lovely day, John. The poses of the sculptures are so realistic. Hugs.
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The sculptures are lovely to walk around. I hope they can get more.
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It must have been a good time, John, with all the lovely sculptures and some great brass band music.
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It was very nice, Tim. Thanks.
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There’s something awfully special about music being played outdoors, and a talented brass band can really liven up everybody’s mood. I like the chess players, especially the one on the right who’s deep in concentration!
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The ensemble was quite good. Thanks, Debbie.
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Love the “Chess players” ~ fabulous! Thank you for sharing your lovely day with us. 🎺🎶👏🏻
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It was a lovely day for sure. I like those chess players too. Thanks, Michele.
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A lovely setting for a concert! Art, nature and music. Kudos to this church group. Thanks for an excellent seats and a great brunch, John!
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I’m so glad you came with us, Jo. Wishing you a peaceful week.
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What a fun day!
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It was, Jan. Thank you.
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Looks like a lot of fun. I love The Game.
Are there any biscuits left?
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Yes. plenty.
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The band looks great and it is a beautiful sculpture garden. About he menu, I’ll have the Salmon Gravlax but my DNA forbid me to touch the Asparagus, Brussels sprouts, and the Cauliflower.
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Well, now that’s a fine kettle of fish. All those beautiful veggies you have to avoid. 😊
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I love tomatoes, cucumber, zuchini, but those aforementioned 3 vegetables I should not like according to 23AndMe and they were right. 23AndMe also told me that I’d prefer vanilla icecream over chocolate, unlike my wife, and that was true too.
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Looks like a fun event! Thanks for the tour and delicious menu!
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Thanks for joining us, Denise.
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What a great way to spend an afternoon. Since Reese graduated college, I miss going to concerts. Might have to nudge Mike into attending a couple.
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I’m sure Mike will jump up and go.
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You’re more confident that I am!
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A little tongue-in-cheek in my comment.
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You do attend some lovely events, zjohn 🩵
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Thank you, Robbie. 😊
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What a lovely outing, John! You do have some good eateries in your neck of the woods. The menus you share always make me hungry 😉
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Austin is a foodies paradise.
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You surely have some great exhibits at Lakeway, John. Thanks for sharing with us. 😋
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Bravo Boss!
Imma take a Benny and peruse the grounds. Love love love the sculpture garden, I always do. And the tunes . . first rate stuff.
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Thank you, Pilgrim. It is very peaceful there.
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Love it
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This was delightful! A brass orchestra is a pleasure to hear. “Seventy Six Trombones” takes me back to the movie, The Music Man.
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I liked that move. I was in diapers when it came out. 😀
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Seventy Six Trombones is from The Music Man by Iowan Meredith Wilson!
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Terrific.
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