Today, we are visiting the Lakeway City Hall Art Gallery to view the fine art of artist Adriana Peña. We are catered by Siti of Austin, and our entertainment is The Foundations
Smoked la barbecue brisket nasi goren – Wok-fried jasmine rice with smoked La Barbecue brisket, infused with house rendang spices and herbs
Laksa – Aromatic coconut curry broth with rice noodles, Gulf shrimp, fish balls, and house sambal
Smoked char siu pork ribs wonton noodle – Housemade egg noodles in a soy-braised broth with charred pork ribs and pork-shrimp wontons
Arroz caldo with la barbecue smoked turkey – Silky rice porridge with smoked turkey, ginger scallion relish, fried shallots, and patis-kalamansi chili
Roti canai with lamb curry – Slow-cooked lamb curry, flaky roti, partaha, tamarind and mango chutney
Sautéed seasonal greens – Wok-tossed with garlic and soy
Claypot adobo with local mushrooms & confit eggplant – Filipino-style soy-vinegar adobo with oyster mushrooms and confit Chinese eggplant, served with garlic rice and achara
The bus is ready.
An overall look at the gallery.
To Joy – Acrylic on Canvas
Zinnias – Acrylic on Canvas
Springtime – Mixed Media
Spring Flowers – Acrylic on Canvas
Warm Reflections – Acrylic on Canvas Board
Winter Thaw – Pastel on Pastel Paper
Forever Green – Pastel
Early Spring – Pastel
Stevie R. Vaughn – Charcoal
Tuxedo – Mixed Media.
Here is information about the artist. Sorry for the crumpled paper, but Tempeste took it off my desk, and I was lucky to get there quick.
Today, we have seen about half of the collection, so we’ll be back next week. Time to enjoy the food and music. I hope you have a super week.
Today, we are going to cruise the neighborhood and see what unique Halloween decorations are up. We are catered by Lenoir of Austin, and our entertainment is provided by Warren Zevon.
Menu
fried blue corn and pecan hushpuppies – sweet potato mole, creme fraiche
crab fingers – curry leaf leche de tigre, smoked chili oil
big tree oysters – chili mignonette, pickled shallots, chive
bulgogi lamb tartare – apple kimchi, rice cracker, scallion
honeycrisp apple salad – pecan miso butter, orange wine vinaigrette
house made pullman bread – fermented pepper pimento cheese
street corn panisse – black lime tajín, garlic aioli, cotija
jerk cabbage – ginger coconut soubise, creamer pea conserva, poha
peeler wagyu flat iron – koji parmesan butter, gremolata, hot peppers
I know it looks scary, but it will get us there.
Welcome to the neighborhood from a friendly witch
Whew. A not so welcome from a ghoul
Happy Ghosts and skellies.
Big ole spider ridden by its last meal.
Almost headless teamster.
A gaggle of ghostly characters.
More mayhem.
A large happy skeleton.
A haunting display in front of the Mary Kay Ash (the founder of Mary Kay Cosmetics) original house in Lakeway.
A spider that goes with the decor.
A happy spider with eyes for you.
A happy dog skeleton and Haunted Mansion blowup.
An amazing display too big for just one photo. Two more to follow.
The second.
The third.
Well, there you have it. There are many more, but it is time to eat and enjoy the music. I hope you have a Happy Halloween and a terrific week.
Today, we are going to take a look at the lovely photos of the winners and honorable mention entries in the Lakeway Annual Photo Contest. The contest is open to residents of Lakeway and provides opportunities to win in seven categories. They are Birds, Community, Deer, Flora, Foliage, Vistas, and Wildlife. All photos must be taken in Lakeway. We are catered by Emmer and Rye of Austin, and our entertainment is Ringo Starr.
Get on board.
So here we are – The Winners.
Birds – Charlie Cobb – Breakfast
Community – Michael Paule – Sunrise over Honey Creek
Deer – Troy McLean – Velvet and a Bloom
Flora – Jennifer Landis – Lovely Lark
Foliage – Bill Galloway – Contemplative Bench
Vistas – Debbi Varela – Flight Across the Moon
Wildlife – Keith Everill – Squirrel
The Runners-up
Birds – Robert Kormos – Catch Me if You Can
Community – Joe ReceR – Snow Day in Tuscan Village
Deer – Renny Eisele – Fawn
Flora – Madison Cottey – The Bloom’s Buzzkill
Foliage – Robert Kormos – Hidden Song Falls
Vistas – Keith Everill – Rainbow over Mount Lakeway
Wildlife – Bill Galloway – Nothing to See Here
I hope you enjoyed the photos. Now it is time to relax with some music and food. I hope you have a great week.
A new art gallery has been established in the Bee Cave Sculpture Park by members of Lake Hills Service Unit Junior Girl Scout Troop 2065.
A ribbon-cutting ceremony was held for the Bee Cave Little Free Art Gallery on July 23.
As part of a troop project to create more accessible art for local communities, the gallery welcomes visitors to leave their own art to share with others or adopt art from the gallery to bring home, a troop representative said.
The Bee Cave Little Free Art Gallery, or BCLFA, has its own Facebook page and hashtag. The troop encourages individuals to use the hashtag when adopting or donating art, and to share the project on social media.
Since we missed the ribbon-cutting ceremony, we are going to the Bee Cave Sculpture Park to have a look. Additionally, we will examine some sculptures that have been added since our last visit in 2022. Here is part I and Part II.
We are catered by 1886 Cafe and Bakery in Austin. Our entertainment is from the movie Footloose.
Today, we are visiting the Lakeway Greenbelt to witness the dedication of Lakeway’s official Rainbow Bridge. I was on break when this event took place, so I would like to thank The Producer for taking the photos and providing the background information. We are catered by Ezov of Austin, and our entertainment is Judy Garland.
Steak Shish & Eggs – wagyu beef skewer, two eggs over easy, fried potatoes
Background from Gretchen Vance – Lakeway City Council Member
The bridge mentioned in Ms Vance’s note.
Screenshots from a TikTok video of Rainbow Bridge in Lake Lure, North Carolina destroyed by hurricane.
Let’s get going
There’s the sign
Before the ribbon cutting.
The original marker.
The bridge beyond the people.
Words from Mayor Pro Tem Louis Mastrangelo and City Council member Gretchen Vance, with City Council Member Kent O’Brien on the left
The ribbon is cut
An information installation at the head of the bridge next to the original monument.
A view of the monument and the information installation.
The first collar.
The next three.
Now it is time to enjoy the music and food. I wish you a lovely week.
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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.
PLANCHA BURGER American cheese, special sauce, pickles, challah
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.
Today we are headed for the Lakeway Activity Center to check out the art and craft show. We are catered by APT 115 of Austin, and our entertainment is Simon and Garfunkel.
Menu
CHEESE AND CHARCUTERIE – Cornichons, Pickled Watermelon Rind, Baguette
FOIE GRAS TORCHON – Gala Apple, Black Truffle Hone
SWEET POTATO PANCAKE – Creme Fraiche, Herbs
VICHYSSOISE – Scarlet Crab, Brown Butter, Arugula
GARDEN SALAD – Rose Vinaigrette, Black Sesame
COLUMBIA RIVER KING SALMON – Sea Bean, Beurre Rouge, Pecan Crumb
Today we are going to visit a ceremony in Lakeway for the remembrance of the day 80 years ago when the Japanese surrendered to end World War II. We will be going to Heritage Park and will be catered by Jeffreys of Austin. Our entertainment will be Lee Greenwood.
Menu
Tournedos de veau & escargot – veal tenderloin in bacon, escargot, butterwhite bean, confit tomato, peppered ham jus
Gulf snapper en papillote – lemongrass carrot broth, baby turnips, king trumpet mushrooms & thai basil
Pekin Duck breast “au Poivre” – roasted rapini, le puy lentils, bronze fennel, caramelized figs & banyuls vinegar
Braised beef short rib – crushed English peas, caramelized shallot vadouvan curry & preserved garlic
Grilled meats
Dean & Peeler Floresville, Texas, USDA Prime, all-natural Black Angus beef
8 oz tenderloin fileT, 16 oz ribeye
Mishima Reserve Northwest, reserve ultra, all-natural Wagyu beef
6 oz tenderloin filet, 12 oz New York strip, 16 oz ribeye
Niman Ranch Midwest, USDA Prime, all-natural Black Angus beef 24 oz bone-in strip, dry aged 32 days
26 oz bone-in ribeye, dry aged 32 days, 42 oz porterhouse, dry aged 32 days
Wood Roasted Chops
16 oz Colorado rack of lamb, served with mint jelly
16 oz tomahawk pork chop, served with truffle butter
Let’s get going.
We are here at the Heritage Center.
Welcome remarks by Patrick D. Hall, Rear Admiral USN (retired).
The invocation by Pastor Scott Rogers.
The Star Spangled Banner by the Wildflowers.
Moving remarks by Tom Kilgore, Mayor of Lakeway. The Spirit of Freedom monument behind the mayor has over 500 names of those from Lakeway who served during World War II.
Presentation of the memorial wreaths by Admiral Hall and Nancy Jo Forage.
A beautiful rendition of Taps played by Emily Muckelroy of Lake Travis High School.
God Bless America by the Wildflowers.
The Benediction by Pastor Scott Rodgers.
We are all reminded not to forget the men and women of the greatest generation who answered the call for freedom.
Now it is time to enjoy that freedom with music and food. I hope you have an easy week.
Today, we are checking out the deer in the neighborhood. We are catered by Maie Day of Austin, and our entertainment is Steve Martin, Allison Brown, and Jackson Browne.
Today, we are heading to the Lakeway City Hall to view an art show by Larry Bishop. We are catered by Garrison’s of Austin. Our entertainment is Linda Ronstadt and the Eagles.
Menu
STRIP LOIN – Hasselback Potato, Green Garlic Aioli, Bordelaise
