Lakeway Arts + Culture Calendar

Many years ago, after an inspiring watercolor class by Johnnie Fields, a well-known Lakeway artist, a group of his students enthusiastically established The Lakeway Painters which continues to grow and thrive today. Each Wednesday, The Lakeway Painters’ club gets together to paint in a supportive environment and have a friendly critique of their members’ art. Bring your artwork and supplies and meet others who like to express creatively with watercolors, acrylics, collages and more. The Lakeway Painters meet every Wednesday from 9:45 am-12:15 pm. Lakeway Activity Center membership is required to participate.  Membership information: Contact Ben Kuenemann at 512-261-8720 or email benkue37@gmail.com. 

Local artist Sherri Lipman McCauley will host a demonstration and lecture about her fiber artwork at the Lake Travis Community Library. As a fiber artist, Sherri works with quilts, collage, and surface design, manipulating fabric with paint and dye, and stitching panels together to tell a unique story.

Bring your friends and family to support local artisans and crafters at the Bee Cave Artisan Market, open every first Saturday of the month from 11am-4pm at the Hill Country Galleria! Enjoy a spectacular selection of beautiful art, delicious gourmet foods, unique beauty & wellness products, and live music performances from your favorite local musicians. Located in the HCG Central Plaza. For more information visit, beecaveartisanmarket.com.

Local artist Sherri Lipman McCauley will exhibit her fiber artwork in the Lake Travis Community Library this month. As a fiber artist, Sherri works with quilts, collage, and surface design, manipulating fabric with paint and dye, and stitching panels together to tell a unique story.

WEATHER UPDATE: The Star Wars movie has been moved to Lakeway City Hall due to the possibility of inclement weather, and we will watch it on the new LED screen in the Auditorium. Chairs will be available, and participants are also welcome to bring a blanket and spread out on the floor. Pizza will be available for purchase, and we will provide free popcorn and water. ———- Calling all Jedi Knights, Rebel heroes, and scoundrels of all stripes! May the 4th be with you, and may you join Lakeway Parks & Recreation for a Star Wars movie event that’s out of this world! Gather your crew and head to *CITY HALL* on May the 4th, 2024. Festivities kick off at 5:30 pm, with delicious food courtesy of CraigO’s Pizza available for purchase to fuel your galactic adventure. Get ready to blast off into a galaxy far, far away with a screening of Solo: A Star Wars Story (PG-13). The movie starts at 6:00 pm sharp, so be sure to bring your own blankets to create your perfect spot to watch. Feel free to dress up as your favorite Star Wars character and join the fun! A prize will be awarded for the Best Dressed costume, announced at 6:30 pm. And to make the evening even sweeter, there will be complimentary popcorn and fun Star Wars giveaways for everyone! So, don your rebel gear, grab your lightsabers (peacefully, of course!), and get ready for a night of Star Wars fun with Lakeway Parks & Recreation!

Bring your family and friends and join us every Saturday night this spring at the Hill Country Galleria for the Saturday Night Concert Series. This 6-week music series features many local favorites and is one of the best family-friendly weekend activities around! Don’t forget to bring a blanket or chair to lounge on the lawn during the show. Arrive early to shop & dine at Hill Country Galleria retailers. Admission is free, dogs are welcome. Presented by iHeartMedia. 4/6 Bob Schneider 4/13 Scott Strickland 4/20 Madam Radar 4/27 Jo James 5/4 Cam Allen  5/11 Kody West 

Fiesta time, Lakeway! Mark your calendars for the first-ever City of Lakeway Cinco de Mayo Party on May 5th, from 1:00 pm to 3:00 pm at the Lakeway Activity Center. Get ready for a fun-filled afternoon celebrating Mexican culture with friends and family. There’s something for everyone! Enjoy delicious free food (for the first 100 attendees!), the vibrant sounds of a live Mariachi band, and witness the energy of authentic Mexican dancing. Whether you simply want to relax, savor the food, and soak in the music, or want to get your groove on and join the festivities, this event is for you. We’ll also have fun activities planned for the whole family, with exciting prizes to be won by participants young and old. And to beat the Texas heat, there will be an optional mocktail margarita machine offering refreshing beverages for all ages. Feel free to bring your own beverages (BYOB) as well! So, come celebrate the spirit of Cinco de Mayo with Lakeway Parks & Recreation. We guarantee a fiesta you won’t forget!

Many years ago, after an inspiring watercolor class by Johnnie Fields, a well-known Lakeway artist, a group of his students enthusiastically established The Lakeway Painters which continues to grow and thrive today. Each Wednesday, The Lakeway Painters’ club gets together to paint in a supportive environment and have a friendly critique of their members’ art. Bring your artwork and supplies and meet others who like to express creatively with watercolors, acrylics, collages and more. The Lakeway Painters meet every Wednesday from 9:45 am-12:15 pm. Lakeway Activity Center membership is required to participate.  Membership information: Contact Ben Kuenemann at 512-261-8720 or email benkue37@gmail.com. 

The Lake Travis Community Library welcomes musician Matt Bradshaw for a concert this month.  Drawing influences from bluegrass, folk, country, pop, jazz, Motown, and funk, Matt Bradshaw will entertain with a unique musical performance. Join us for live music at the library!

Kids and adults of all ages are welcome to come by the Lakeway Airpark Open House to see cool planes and meet friendly local pilots from 8:30-9:30 am on the second Saturday of the month (through October).   About the Airpark: Lakeway Airpark was chartered in 1995 (from an original private ranch runway built in 1962) and is located in Lakeway Texas at 115 Flying Scot Street. It is not for profit and run by its membership which consists of homeowners at the airpark, aircraft owners that live in Lakeway* and boosters of the airport. The airpark sits on 39 acres and boasts a 4000′ runway, ramp, fuel, small terminal building, bathroom and private hangars. About 30 homes have direct taxi access to the runway. It is open from sunrise to sunset, protects its quiet and peaceful reputation and welcomes pilots and visitors alike.

Exchange your gently used puzzles with other puzzle enthusiasts at the Lake Travis Library! Puzzles must contain all pieces and be in good condition.

Bring your family and friends and join us every Saturday night this spring at the Hill Country Galleria for the Saturday Night Concert Series. This 6-week music series features many local favorites and is one of the best family-friendly weekend activities around! Don’t forget to bring a blanket or chair to lounge on the lawn during the show. Arrive early to shop & dine at Hill Country Galleria retailers. Admission is free, dogs are welcome. Presented by iHeartMedia. 4/6 Bob Schneider 4/13 Scott Strickland 4/20 Madam Radar 4/27 Jo James 5/4 Cam Allen  5/11 Kody West 

Happy Mother’s Day to all the moms in the world! To the moms who are always there for us, no matter what. To the moms who make us laugh, even when we don’t feel like it. To the moms who teach us how to love, how to be kind, and how to be strong. To the moms who are our biggest fans, our best friends, and our biggest cheerleaders. We love you more than words can say. Thank you for everything you do.

Join us for the monthly Big Band Bash featuring the Republic of Texas Big Band every second Monday of the month from 7-9pm. BYOB and wear your dancing shoes! This event is free as it is sponsored by the Lakeway Arts Committee and the Lakeway P&R Department. 

Many years ago, after an inspiring watercolor class by Johnnie Fields, a well-known Lakeway artist, a group of his students enthusiastically established The Lakeway Painters which continues to grow and thrive today. Each Wednesday, The Lakeway Painters’ club gets together to paint in a supportive environment and have a friendly critique of their members’ art. Bring your artwork and supplies and meet others who like to express creatively with watercolors, acrylics, collages and more. The Lakeway Painters meet every Wednesday from 9:45 am-12:15 pm. Lakeway Activity Center membership is required to participate.  Membership information: Contact Ben Kuenemann at 512-261-8720 or email benkue37@gmail.com. 

Lakeway Photography Club (LPC) hosts quarterly meetings at the Lake Travis Community Library. The LPC is an informal group of photographers of all ages and experience who are interested in exploring photography as an art medium. We strive to help everyone improve their individual photographic styles, as well as to learn more about the art and science of both film and digital photography. Our meetings are free and open to the public. Find out more and RSVP online.

Join us at the Lake Travis Community Library and learn to make unique and colorful scrap fabric bracelets!  

Join us for another fantastic series of Great Decisions topics at the Lake Travis Community Library. This free, in-person program will take place in Lake Travis Community Library meeting room biweekly on Thursday nights at 7pm. No registration is required. Great Decisions is a nationwide, non-partisan program sponsored by the Foreign Policy Association intended to broaden public involvement in foreign affairs. It was launched over 50 years ago, and today tens of thousands of participants take part in discussion groups each year. Our library is proud to be hosting our sixth year of participation in the Great Decisions Program. Eight topics have been selected this year for discussion. The Foreign Policy Association provides a Great Decisions Briefing Book if participants choose to read articles in advance, and each program begins with a video presentation outlining the issues of the evening’s topic. After the short video, a facilitator provides insight and leads a discussion. 2024 Topics Thursday, March 7 at 7pm – Mideast Realignment Thursday, March 21 at 7pm – Climate Technology & Competition Thursday, April 4 at 7pm – Science Across Borders Thursday, April 18 at 7pm – U.S.-China Trade Rivalry Thursday, May 2 at 7pm – NATO’s Future Thursday, May 16  at 7pm – Understanding Indonesia Thursday, May 30 at 7pm – High Seas Treaty ​ Thursday, June 13 at 7pm – Pandemic Preparedness ​  

Hop on board for a free historical adventure with the City of Lakeway Heritage Committee! Uncover Lakeway’s rich history by exploring around 20 historical gems, including the famous Liebelt Cabin. Led by a passionate member of the Lakeway Heritage Committee, these tours will whisk you back in time and give you a fascinating peek into the community’s past. Lasting about an hour, these FREE tours are a perfect outing for everyone, from young adventurers to curious history buffs. Space is limited, so sign up early to secure your spot for one of three tour times. Tours are available at 9:15 AM, 11:15 AM or 1:15 PM with Lakeway Committee members and volunteers guiding each tour that lasts about 1 hour and 15 minutes.  The first Heritage Trail Tour celebrated Lakeway’s Golden Anniversary in 2013, and since then, docents have informed and entertained more than 800 participants with facts and humorous anecdotes from the history of Lakeway and the Lake Travis area.

Join us a the Lake Travis Community Library and enjoy a magical performance by 14-year-old magician Ace Hart in a show filled with entertainment, laughs, and balloon animals!

Celebrate the 5th Members Exhibition held at the Hive Gallery from May 15 – August 23, 2024. Don’t miss the Opening Reception on May 18th, from 2 to 4 pm.

Join us for another splendid chamber music concert at the Masterpiece Concert No. 6 on Sunday May 19th at 4pm in the Lakeway Activity Center. Masterpiece Concert No. 6 Repertoire: Ludwig van Beethoven (German, 1770 – 1827) – Piano Trio Op 11 Philippe Gaubert (French, 1879 – 1941) – Piece Romantique (for Violin, Cello and Piano) Anton Arensky (Russian, 1861 – 1905) – Piano Trio #1 in D minor, Op 32 Piano:  Rick Rowley Violin: Sari Pearce Cello: Andrew Pearce About Rick Rowley Rick Rowley, pianist, leads a diverse musical life. He gives concerts with many of the world’s finest instrumentalists and singers and his solo, concerto and collaborative performances have taken him throughout the United States, to Europe and Latin America. Mr. Rowley has made several recordings of solo piano repertoire, chamber music and art songs. His second CD with flutist, Marianne Gedigian, was one of the first recordings issued on the UT Longhorn label. He has recorded piano music of Chopin, Liszt, Granados, Mompou and American composers David Guion, Richard Cummings, Aaron Copland and Samuel Barber. His recordings with soprano Cheryl Parrish and Mela Dailey also feature music of American composers. He appeared with Charles Villarrubia in a video of works for tuba and piano by Sulek and Marcello, which has gained over ten thousand views on social media. Me. Rowley is on the faculty of the Butler School of Music at the University of Texas. He coaches singers and works with collaborative pianists, has taught classes in German, French and American art song, singing and acting for musical theater and a history of musical theater on Broadway. He has appeared three times as soloist with the UTSO, performed concerti of Mozart and Beethoven with student ensembles and conductors and performed the Shostakovich Piano Concerto No. 2 this February with the LAB Orchestra. He is heard frequently on broadcasts of live performances from the BSOM and his solo piano performances have earned him the Austin Critics’ Table award for Instrumentalist of the Year and 10 Best Performances of Music and Dance by the Austin Chronicle. For several years, Mr. Rowley was involved in theater and has been part of over 50 productions as actor, director and musical director. He has acted in plays ranging from Shakespeare and Marivaux to first productions of contemporary playwrights. In addition to performing and teaching for FAVA in France, he directed Mozart’s two one-act operas, “Bastien and Bastienne” and “Der Schauspieldeirektor”, for their program in Salzburg. He has appeared with the Austin Symphony as a actor in two “Beyond the Score” presentations and an evening dedicated to the music of Silvestre Revueltas, as well as concerto soloist with the MacDowell Piano Concerto No. 2. He played the role of Frosch in a production of “Die Fledermaus” at the Butler Opera Center and continues to be a frequent speaker in concerts involving the spoken word.

Join us for an Artist Reception at the Lakeway City Hall Art Gallery. All are welcome in the Art Gallery for light refreshments from 5:30 – 6:30pm before the City Council meeting begins. Upcoming 2024 City Hall Art Exhibits: January 2 – March 8: Gail Threinen – Chinese Brush Painting (Artist Reception: 1/16) March 11 – April 30:  Penny Jamrack – Watercolor & Acrylic (Artist Reception: 3/18) May 1 – June 30: Carol Williard – Needle Painting (Artist Reception: 5/20) July 1 -August 31: Christy Stephens – Pottery (Artist Reception: 7/15) September 1 – October 31: Georgia Hagan – Portraits (Artist Reception: 9/16) November 1 – December 31: Lakeway Photo Festival Winners – Photography (Artist Reception: 11/18)

Every 3rd Tuesday of the month, you are invited to knit together with the Lake Travis Knitters at the Lake Travis Community Library (or via Zoom)! All experience levels are welcome to bring their own knitting project to receive tips and guidance from club members. Please email Pat at patzepp@gmail.com for the unique Zoom meeting link or join the group in the library’s meeting room.

Many years ago, after an inspiring watercolor class by Johnnie Fields, a well-known Lakeway artist, a group of his students enthusiastically established The Lakeway Painters which continues to grow and thrive today. Each Wednesday, The Lakeway Painters’ club gets together to paint in a supportive environment and have a friendly critique of their members’ art. Bring your artwork and supplies and meet others who like to express creatively with watercolors, acrylics, collages and more. The Lakeway Painters meet every Wednesday from 9:45 am-12:15 pm. Lakeway Activity Center membership is required to participate.  Membership information: Contact Ben Kuenemann at 512-261-8720 or email benkue37@gmail.com. 

Join us for a relaxing Sound Bath meditative experience in which musical instruments like singing bowls are used to relax, realign and re-energize the body and mind. Participants gather around these musical instruments while the instructor guides her students into a deep, calming state. The term “bath” is used because participants are bathing in the sound as well as the vibrations the sound waves put off. These vibrations are incredibly calming as well, with the goal being to help stimulate your body into restoration as well as clearing out any negative emotions or energies that serve you no purpose. Please bring a mat and any other items you might need to feel comfortable such as a pillow, blanket, or eye mask.  

Chaski, a flute and harp duo from Austin, Texas, plays music from around the globe, and from many musical traditions. Since 1985, flutist Adrienne Inglis and harpist Shana Norton have entertained audiences with folkloric tunes, classical repertoire, and contemporary works. They will present Words & Other Wild Things, a performance that combines literary readings with harp and flute music. Join us for live music in the library!

Aloha! Get ready to bust out your brightest floral shirts and grass skirts for the Aloha Pool Party at the Lakeway Swim Center! This festive luau takes place on Saturday, May 25th, from 1:00 pm to 3:00 pm. Dust off your dancing shoes and prepare to learn an authentic Hula dance! There will be games galore, perfect for unleashing your inner island spirit. Plus, you can tantalize your taste buds with Chick-fil-A served directly through the concessions, complete with a special Polynesian sauce to add a tropical twist. Feeling competitive? Join the limbo contest for a chance to win a real ukulele – a perfect souvenir to remember the day! Of course, no luau is complete without swimming! The leisure pool will be open for all to enjoy. There’s a drop-in fee for those without a membership, but admission is free with a Summer membership pass. So come on down to the Lakeway Swim Center and celebrate summer with a splash of Hawaiian fun at the Aloha Pool Party!

⁠The 4th annual Summer Arts Festival is a day-long event hosted by Contracommon on the Hill Country Galleria’s central plaza. Attendance is completely free of charge! This festival directly supports the emerging artists and makers of Central Texas by connecting them with a huge community of art lovers throughout west Austin and the Hill Country. With the addition of a juried regional exhibition in the Contracommon gallery, space for 45+ artist vendors, live music all day, and our Children’s Art Garden full of fun and free art activities, 2024 is is already looking BIG. ⁠

Many years ago, after an inspiring watercolor class by Johnnie Fields, a well-known Lakeway artist, a group of his students enthusiastically established The Lakeway Painters which continues to grow and thrive today. Each Wednesday, The Lakeway Painters’ club gets together to paint in a supportive environment and have a friendly critique of their members’ art. Bring your artwork and supplies and meet others who like to express creatively with watercolors, acrylics, collages and more. The Lakeway Painters meet every Wednesday from 9:45 am-12:15 pm. Lakeway Activity Center membership is required to participate.  Membership information: Contact Ben Kuenemann at 512-261-8720 or email benkue37@gmail.com. 

Join us for another fantastic series of Great Decisions topics at the Lake Travis Community Library. This free, in-person program will take place in Lake Travis Community Library meeting room biweekly on Thursday nights at 7pm. No registration is required. Great Decisions is a nationwide, non-partisan program sponsored by the Foreign Policy Association intended to broaden public involvement in foreign affairs. It was launched over 50 years ago, and today tens of thousands of participants take part in discussion groups each year. Our library is proud to be hosting our sixth year of participation in the Great Decisions Program. Eight topics have been selected this year for discussion. The Foreign Policy Association provides a Great Decisions Briefing Book if participants choose to read articles in advance, and each program begins with a video presentation outlining the issues of the evening’s topic. After the short video, a facilitator provides insight and leads a discussion. 2024 Topics Thursday, March 7 at 7pm – Mideast Realignment Thursday, March 21 at 7pm – Climate Technology & Competition Thursday, April 4 at 7pm – Science Across Borders Thursday, April 18 at 7pm – U.S.-China Trade Rivalry Thursday, May 2 at 7pm – NATO’s Future Thursday, May 16  at 7pm – Understanding Indonesia Thursday, May 30 at 7pm – High Seas Treaty ​ Thursday, June 13 at 7pm – Pandemic Preparedness ​