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How American Women Artists Expressed Their Suffragist Ideas
In keeping with the theme of Women’s History Month at the Lake Travis Community Library, join us for a virtual talk on March 28th at 1pm by Dr Pam Sachant PhD when she will focus on several American women artists working in the late 19th and early 20th centuries at the time of the Suffragist Movement in the US. While some were active participants in or supporters of women’s right to vote, others of these artists made no references to the cause in their art or recorded words. Nevertheless, they all worked in a time of great social change. How can the challenges and opportunities of the era be seen in…
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Metamorphosis Dance presents the ballet Coppélia
Don’t miss this free, family-friendly dance performance of excerpts from Coppélia Suite ballet by Metamorphosis Dance company presented by the City of Lakeway Arts Committee on April 16th at 4pm a the Lakeway Activity Center. Coppélia is suitable for all ages and loved by many. With music by famous composer, Léo Delibes, you will be entertained by the beautiful dancing and lively characters. This performance is FREE and open to the public. See you then! About Coppélia Coppélia is one of the greatest comedic ballets of the 19th Century. It is the story of an eccentric inventor and the life-like doll he creates. His doll, Coppélia, is mistaken for a live human girl. The…
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Enter the 2023 Lakeway Photo Festival
Celebrating its 21st year, the Lakeway Photo Festival showcases both the unique beauty of our area and the amazing talents of our local photographers. This year the photo categories include Artistic, Community, Nature (Sky, Water and Greenery), Pets and Wildlife (Deer, Birds and Critters) plus a brand new category celebrating the 60th Anniversary of Lakeway called Heritage. Amateur and professional photographers are encouraged to enter. All photos must be taken in the City of Lakeway and by residents within the Lake Travis ISD area. Submit your entries starting April 1 and ending May 20, 2023. Awards reception will be held Sunday June 11th at the Lakeway Activity Center from 4-5pm.…
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Celebrate Women’s History with Citizens at Last: Texas Women Fight for the Vote
Did you know that Texas was the first southern state to ratify the 19th amendment? Credit is due to the tireless Texas suffragists like Minnie Fisher Cunningham (pictured) who never gave up the fight for women’s right to vote. Join us on Thursday March 16th at 6pm at the Lake Travis Community Library for a free screening of the acclaimed documentary “Citizens at Last“ directed and produced by UT Professor Nancy Schiesari and based on the book of the same name by Ellen Temple. Citizens at Last is a historical PBS documentary film that tells the story of the grit, persistence, and tactical smarts of the Texas women who…
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Learn about Chinese Brush Painting
We invite you to join Lakeway resident Gail Threinen, as part of the “Women In Art” exhibit, as she demonstrates Chinese Brush Painting of the peony, the favorite flower of the only woman Empress of China, Wu Zetian (624-705) of the Tang Dynasty. Gail’s demonstration will take place on Saturday March 11th at 1:30pm at the Lake Travis Community Library (1938 Lohmans Crossing, Lakeway, TX). Be sure not to miss the beginning of Gail’s demonstration because she will share a fascinating story about something that Empress Wu did to prove she had the mandate of heaven allowing her to rule the country. Peonies are one of the favorite flowers in…
