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Founded in 2015, the Lakeway Arts District (LAD) celebrates the arts, music, dance, culture and creativity in Lakeway and the Central Texas area. We support the vibrant local Arts Scene with our monthly Arts Newsletter, online Culture Calendar and free Artist Directory. Privately owned and independent from the City of Lakeway.

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3:00 pm LTCL Concert: Classical Guitar

LTCL Concert: Classical Guitar

May 7 @ 3:00 pm – 4:00 pm

Join us at the Lake Travis Community Library for a live in-person concert of Classical Guitar with local musician, composer, and professor Mark Cruz. May 7th Concert will be at West location.

7:00 pm Great Decisions at LTC Library

Great Decisions at LTC Library

May 8 @ 7:00 pm – 8:30 pm

The Lake Travis Community Library announces the return of its popular Great Decisions program for its seventh year. This free, in-person series, sponsored by the Foreign Policy Association, offers community members an opportunity to delve into critical international issues. Starting March 13th and continuing through June 19th, 2025, the program will convene on alternating Thursday evenings at 7:00 PM in the library’s meeting room. No registration is required, making it accessible to all interested participants. Great Decisions, a nationwide initiative with over 50 years of history, aims to foster public understanding and engagement in foreign affairs. The Lake Travis Community Library is proud to facilitate this vital program, providing a platform for informed dialogue. This year’s series will explore eight carefully selected topics. Each session will commence with a video presentation that outlines the evening’s focal issue. For those who wish to prepare, the Foreign Policy Association offers a Great Decisions Briefing Book containing relevant articles. Following the video, a knowledgeable facilitator will offer insights and guide a thoughtful discussion, encouraging participants to share their perspectives. The Great Decisions program at the Lake Travis Community Library provides a valuable opportunity for individuals to expand their knowledge of global affairs and engage in meaningful conversations with fellow community members. 2025 Topics America at a Global Crossroads Thursday, March 13 at 7pm Facilitated by Rodger Baker The U.S., polarized and divided, faces a world overflowing with challenges, dangers, and uncertainties. Conflict and disorder have become the defining features of world politics. The Evolution of U.S. Leadership in the Global Economy: Dilemmas and Choices Thursday, March 27 at 7pm Facilitated by Rachel Wellhausen Over the past two presidential terms, the U.S. has strongly pivoted away from neoliberalism as a foreign economic policy approach. Competition, Cold War, or Conflict? Navigating U.S.-China Relations in Tense Times Thursday, April 10 at 7pm Facilitated by Zhizhen Lu There is one thing that people can actually agree on across the aisle in Washington, DC: The United States is in a strategic competition with a rising China that poses a range of economic, political, and military security challenges. India: Between China, the West, and the Global South Thursday, April 24 at 7pm Facilitated by Rodger Baker As the Republic of India marks its 75th anniversary in January 2025, the world’s most populous nation and largest democracy continues to defy simple categorization. International Climate Cooperation in an Era of Geopolitical Turmoil Thursday, May 8 at 7pm Facilitated by Michael Mosser Over the past 30 years, climate change has become one of the central global challenges of the modern era, one that has hugely important consequences for the livability of the planet. The Future of NATO and European Security Thursday, May 22 at 7pm Europe is frightened and frightening for the first time really since the 1980s, when nuclear sabers were rattling as the Soviet Union and the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) both deployed contending intermediate range missiles along the dividing line of the military alliances. With Russia’s continued barbarity in Ukraine there is no escaping that Vladimir Putin intends not to be “European.” AI and American National Security Thursday, June 5 at 7pm Facilitated by Matthew Bey Artificial intelligence (AI), especially generative AI, is often claimed as an emerging technology that will disrupt all facets of society. American Policy in the Middle East: Taking Stock and Looking Ahead Thursday, June 19 at 7pm Facilitated by Matthew Bey Analysts of American policy in 2025 have the unusual advantage of being able to assess the new president’s likely policies against the backdrop of what he did in his first term, four years earlier.

7:00 pm The Secret Garden: Art Experience

The Secret Garden: Art Experience

May 9 @ 7:00 pm – 11:00 pm

Contracommon will host “The Secret Garden,” a one-night-only immersive fundraising party on May 9th from 7-11 PM. This event serves as the opening reception for “Perennials,” a group exhibition celebrating creative resilience. A minimum $30 donation grants access to the event, with all proceeds benefiting Contracommon’s mission to support emerging artists through accessible opportunities. Guests can explore the “Perennials” exhibition in the gallery and discover transformed behind-the-scenes spaces. The media room, adjacent to the main gallery, will feature affordable $100 artworks by past Contracommon participants. Attendees can also visit 11 private artist studios to engage with resident artists and their creative processes. Complimentary craft cocktails and refreshments will be provided by sponsors and partners. The evening will feature interactive installations throughout the venue and live performances in a projection-mapped party space. Musical acts include Hexpartner, a neoclassical darkwave project, and Bennett & The Infinite Glowing Castle, a doom pop solo artist. Contracommon is an artist-run nonprofit in Central Texas dedicated to empowering underrepresented emerging artists through community, collaboration, and creative exploration. Operating an experimental gallery at the Hill Country Galleria, Contracommon offers affordable workspace, facilities, and professional development opportunities. Resident artists volunteer to support the organization’s exhibits, workshops, and events, fostering connections between artists and the community. Tickets for The Secret Garden, taking place on May 9th from 7-11 PM, are available via a sliding scale donation.

1:00 pm LTCL Artist Reception

LTCL Artist Reception

May 10 @ 1:00 pm – 3:00 pm

Join us at the Lake Travis Library in Lakeway for an art reception celebrating this month’s artist. January – Lynn Zwern. Lynn is best known for incorporating her strong sense of color, texture, and design into her dramatic impressionistic landscapes. She is an art teacher with a background in art therapy and likes to teach her students to paint what they feel in their hearts. February – Villa Shurielle. Villa is a children’s author, publisher, fashion enthusiast, and arts advocate. Rooted in contemplation, her pieces provoke a range of emotions that demand thoughtful reflection and respect for the complexities they unveil. March – Women in Photography. Celebrate Women’s History Month with these amazing local female photographers. Curated by Women in Visual Art (WIVA). View the exhibition online. April – Barbara Pence. Barbara is an award-winning artist who came to painting after a career as a bank executive in the Midwest. Initially, she was self-taught but later studied formally for three years at the Jeff Hein Art Academy in Salt Lake City. She has won many awards for her work and has been a featured artist in the International Artist magazine. Barbara’s oil paintings have a story to tell and often include a touch of humor. May – Gray Beinke. Inspired by Van Gogh and the Impressionists, St. Stephen’s senior Gray, now exploring new mediums with admiration for watercolor, will study biomedical engineering and robotics at Boston University next year, encouraging others to discover new passions.

1:00 pm LTCL Mahjong

LTCL Mahjong

May 12 @ 1:00 pm – 4:00 pm

All are invited to play American Mahjong at the Lake Travis Community Library on Monday afternoons. Please bring cards and sets if you have them and join in the fun! This is a free play, open session without a dedicated instructor. New to American Mahjong? Learn the basics in Mahjong 101. About Mahjong: Mahjong (mah-JONG) is a tile-based game that was developed in China during the Qing dynasty that has spread throughout the world since the early 20th century. It is commonly played by four players. The game and its regional variants are widely played throughout Eastern and Southeastern Asia and have become popular in America and other Western countries too. The game has also been adapted into popular online entertainment. Similar to the Western card game rummy, Mahjong is a game of skill, strategy, and calculation with a degree of chance. Courtesy of Mahjong Culture.

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