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Rock Out at the Texas Youth Music Festival!
The Texas Youth Music Festival is inviting talented middle and high school garage bands and solo performers to compete in its annual music competition. This vibrant event will take place from October 11th to 13th, 2024, at the Hill Country Galleria Plaza in Austin, Texas. Sponsored by the Austin School for the Performing and Visual Arts, the Bee Cave Arts Foundation, and the Musicians Woodshed, the festival provides a platform for young musicians to showcase their skills and gain valuable exposure. Highlights of the Festival: Grand Prize: A coveted Orb Recording Studio session to produce your own EP. Additional Prizes: Awards for 2nd and 3rd place winners. Event Schedule: Friday,…
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Arts in the Afternoon with Masterpiece Concert No. 7
Join us for Masterpiece Concert No. 7, taking place on Sunday, September 15th from 4-5:30pm at the Lakeway Activity Center. Enjoy the exquisite melodies of renowned musicians Andrew and Sari Pearce, accompanied by their esteemed guests from around the globe. This free, family-friendly event is part of the Lakeway Arts in the Afternoon concert series. Repertoire: Claude Debussy (French, 1862 – 1918) – String Quartet in G minor, Op. 10 Franz Schubert (German, 1797 – 1828) – String Quintet in C major (also known as the “Cello Quintet”) Featured musicians: Violins: Sari Pearce Cello: Andrew Pearce Violin: Eunice Keem (Associate Concertmaster, Dallas Symphony Orchestra) Viola: Matt Sinno (Associate Principal Viola,…
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Local Artists and Live Music at the Cool Arts Show & Studio Tour
The Lakeway Arts Committee is hosting its annual Cool Arts Show & Studio Tour on Saturday, August 24th from 1pm to 5pm at the Lakeway Activity Center (105 Cross Creek). Enjoy live music by Bethany Becker while browsing beautiful artwork from many local artists. There will be paintings, jewelry, pottery, and even fun children’s activities like face painting and art projects. Want to see more art? The Studio Tour is happening on both Saturday, August 24th and Sunday, August 25th from 12 noon to 5pm. Click the Studio Tour flyer below or pick one up with the artist studio locations at the Lakeway Activity Center. Cool Arts Show & Studio…
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A Journey in Clay: The Art of Christy Stephens
Art has been Christy Stephens‘ lifelong passion. After high school, she pursued her artistic spirit by studying graphic design, and many are familiar with her design and illustrations. But Christy’s artistic journey extends beyond a single medium. “I’ve always enjoyed applying my art to different mediums,” says Christy. “It keeps things fresh and challenges me to grow.” In 2019, Christy discovered a new passion – pottery. She sees the process as a metaphor for faith, where the artist is like clay, being molded by a higher power. “There’s so much to learn,” she reflects, “but most importantly, I’m loving the process!” Drawing inspiration from nature, Christy uses patterns, dimension, color,…
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Enter the 2024 Lakeway Photo Festival
Celebrating its 22nd year, the 2024 Lakeway Photo Festival showcases both the unique beauty of our area and the amazing talents of local photographers. Photo categories this year include Abstract/Artistic, Architecture, Birds, Community, Drone/Aerial, Greenscapes, Macro/Closeup, Pets, Skyscapes, Waterscapes and Wildlife. Photos in each category will be judged on creativity, photographic quality, and effectiveness in conveying the beauty and unique character of Lakeway. About the Lakeway Photo Festival The Lakeway Photo Festival is FREE to enter and open to the public. All photos must be taken within the City of Lakeway only and by residents within the Lake Travis ISD area (see map) between the dates of July 1, 2023 and…
