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Enjoy the Magic of Classical Music with the Balcones Orchestra
Join us on Sunday, September 24th at 4pm as the Balcones Community Orchestra performs a selection of classic orchestra favorites at the Lakeway Activity Center as a part of the popular Arts in the Afternoon series. The Balcones Orchestra is a symphony of 36 musicians and is directed by Dr. Robert Alan Radmer. The all-volunteer group draws its repertoire from the masterworks for small orchestras. Dr. Radmer is the founder and Music Director of the Balcones Community Orchestra, now in its 23rd season. He has worked with youth orchestras and adult ensembles in six states, and for ten years was on the faculty of St. Edward’s University conducting the orchestra and…
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Grand Opening of the Hurst Creek Sculpture Garden
Join us for fun grand opening festivities for the newest park in Lakeway! The Hurst Creek Sculpture Garden (104 Cross Creek, Lakeway, TX 78734) is a beautiful new park located in Lakeway, Texas. It is home to a collection of bronze sculptures by local artists. On Sunday October 15th at 4pm, there will be an official ribbon cutting ceremony with the mayor to celebrate the opening of the new sculpture garden and the start of a new era for the arts in Lakeway. Following the ceremony, there will be another signature Arts in the Afternoon concert featuring the Band of the Hills playing outdoors in this beautiful, shady park. The…
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Keep Calm and Draw!
Did you know that drawing can be a great way to relax and de-stress? When you focus on your drawing, you are forced to slow down and be present in the moment. This can help to quiet your mind and calm your body. If you are ready to try it, join us for a relaxing adult craft class: Draw Yourself Calm on Thursday, September 21st at 10:30am Lake Travis Community Library where they will guide you through a meditative drawing class to help you relax. Supplies are provided! If you would like to try it at home, here are many different ideas to draw yourself calm: Draw simple shapes. This could…
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Put your Dancing Shoes on at the Lakeway Dance Club
Join the Lakeway Dance Club as they kick off another fun series of dance events at the Lakeway Activity Center this fall. The club currently hosts 5 dances per year – in October, November, January, February and March. Cost is $70 per person for the 5 dance event season. Dances are typically held on the third Thursday of the month at the Lakeway Activity Center from 6:00 – 9:00 PM. Each dance has a live band and is BYOB. Members can pay for an optional catered meal at each event. The typical schedule of each dance is social time from 6:00 – 6:30, catered meal from 6:30 – 7:00 with…
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Vibrant Oil Paintings of Texas and Lake Travis
The Lakeway Arts Committee is proud to feature the oil paintings of local artist Mary Barnes at City Hall. The gallery is open during normal business hours, or before, during, or after a City Council meeting. The gallery is located just outside the lobby area at City Hall, 1102 Lohmans Crossing Road. Barnes’ oil paintings capture the beauty of the Texas and Lake Travis area in vivid detail. Her work has been featured in solo and group exhibitions throughout the state. An artist reception will be held on September 18th from 5:30-6:30pm immediately before the monthly Lakeway City Council meeting. The reception is free, open to the public and a…
