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Experience the Austin Studio Tour in Virtual and Outdoor Worlds

From November 14 – 22, 2020, join us as we explore the innovative Virtual + Outdoor celebrations of Austin artists that introduces the public to new ways of experiencing art. This year (2020!) we all have to find new ways to live and enjoy our lives. The Austin Studio Tour is offering two unique ways to experience Art this fall…Virtual and Outdoor!

Virtual Experience

The Austin Studio Tour offers creative ways to safely experience art through pre-recorded and live-streamed programming. Browse virtual studio visits, artist talks, demonstrations, performances and more. Learn more.

Outdoor Experience

View the Digital Map below to self-guided walking/driving tours of outdoor art installations and murals around Austin. Some participants may present exhibitions outdoors in front of Galleries or Studios, but Artists will not interact in person with self-guided Tour-goers this year. Learn more.

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This Month’s Events

Arts + Culture Calendar

May

Wed

9:45 am Lakeway Painters Workshop (2024)

Lakeway Painters Workshop (2024)

May 1 @ 9:45 am – 12:15 pm

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.

May

Thu

7:00 pm LTCL Great Decisions Seminar

LTCL Great Decisions Seminar

May 2 @ 7:00 pm – 8:00 pm

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

May

Fri

2:00 pm LTCL Artist Demonstration

LTCL Artist Demonstration

May 3 @ 2:00 pm – 3:00 pm

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.

May

Sat

11:00 am Bee Cave Artisan Market

Bee Cave Artisan Market

May 4 @ 11:00 am – 4:00 pm

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.

2:00 pm LTCL Artist Reception

LTCL Artist Reception

May 4 @ 2:00 pm – 3:30 pm

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.

5:30 pm May the Fourth Star Wars Movie

May the Fourth Star Wars Movie

May 4 @ 5:30 pm – 8:30 pm

Calling all Jedi Knights, Rebel heroes, and scoundrels of all stripes! May the Fourth 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 Park’s Lower Level (near the playscape) 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. As the suns begin to set, 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 or lawn chairs to create your perfect spot under the stars. 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!

7:00 pm HCG Saturday Night Concert Series

HCG Saturday Night Concert Series

May 4 @ 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm

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

May

Sun

1:00 pm Cinco de Mayo Party

Cinco de Mayo Party

May 5 @ 1:00 pm – 3:00 pm

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!

May

Wed

9:45 am Lakeway Painters Workshop (2024)

Lakeway Painters Workshop (2024)

May 8 @ 9:45 am – 12:15 pm

May

Thu

7:30 pm A Fox on the Fairway – Lakeway P...

A Fox on the Fairway – Lakeway P...

May 9 @ 7:30 pm – 9:30 pm

A Fox On the Fairway by the Lakeway Players takes audiences on a hilarious romp, which pulls the rug out from underneath the stuffy denizens of a private country club. Set amid the leafy greens of Quail Valley Country Club, the story unfolds on the day Quail Valley faces its oldest rival, nearby Crouching Squirrel Golf and Racquet Club, for the golf tournament of the decade. Filled with mistaken identities, slamming doors, and over-the-top romantic shenanigans, it’s a furiously paced comedy that recalls the Marx Brothers’ classics. A charmingly madcap adventure about love, life, and man’s eternal love affair with…golf. Tickets are available for purchase online with assigned table seating (10 seats per table). Bring your own food and drink, setups will be provided. Tickets go on sale at 8am on Tuesday, March 26, 2024 for LAC Members, and 8am on Monday, April 1, 2024 for Non-Members. Performance Dates are May 9, 10, and 11, 2024. Doors open at 6:30pm pm; curtain rises at 7:30pm.

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