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Travel the World in Watercolors
This month at the Lake Travis Community Library, don’t miss the travel inspired watercolor paintings of local artist Ben Kuenemann. Ben was born in El Paso and grew up in Houston. He attended San Jacinto High School and is a proud member of the dwindling “Band of Brothers” Class of 1954, former San Jacinto football players. He went on to attend UT, graduating with a degree in Engineering in 1959. Ben and his wife of 62 years, Sylvia, retired to their dream home in Lakeway in 1996. Prior to that, he worked for over thirty years managing computer technology in Houston. His career culminated with nine years as the Senior…
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The Fully Monty at TexARTS: Will They Pull It Off?
The Full Monty presented by TexARTS is a story full of heart. Based on the cult hit film of the same name, The Full Monty, a ten-time Tony Award nominee, is filled with honest affection, engaging melodies and the most highly anticipated closing number of any show. While spying on their wives at a “Girls’ Night Out,” a group of unemployed steelworkers see how much their wives enjoy watching male strippers. Jealous, and feeling emasculated, the men come up with a bold and unclothed way to make some quick cash. In preparing, they find themselves extremely exposed; not merely physically but emotionally. As they conquer their fears, self-consciousness and prejudices,…
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Local Artists to be Showcased at Lakeway City Hall
The City of Lakeway Arts Committee invites local artists and photographers to submit their work for our upcoming solo exhibition seasons at Lakeway City Hall. This program offers area creators a premier opportunity to showcase a cohesive body of work—typically 12 to 18 pieces—in a professional, high-traffic setting. Eligibility and Requirements This call is open exclusively to residents of the Lakeway area. They are seeking original 2D works across all media, including painting, photography, and mixed media. All artwork must be suitable for a general audience and capable of being wall-mounted, as the gallery cannot accommodate floor-standing displays or sculptures. Exhibition Details Selected artists are responsible for the installation and…
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Arts in the Afternoon: Pianist Maxwell Talai
On Sunday July 24th from 4-5pm, the Lakeway Arts Committee present Maxwell Talai, a talented classical pianist and composer who is the youngest in a family of famous and accomplished musicians. This free concert will be held at the Lakeway Activity Center, 105 Cross Creek in Lakeway. Maxwell Milliano Talai Jr. is an American composer/pianist born 1996 in San Gabriel, California to a Creole/African American mother and Persian father. He comes from a long line of famous and accomplished musicians, including Larry Graham, a living legend of the funk genre who is known as the father of bass-thumping, Geno Delafosse, Chris Ardoin and Sean Ardoin, Legendary zydeco artist Amedee Ardoin,…
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Keeping an Eye on the Eyes
A curated collection of pencil and charcoal drawings by Texas artist R.G. Rives will be exhibited during the month of July at the Lake Travis Community Library. Rives will donate all proceeds from art sales back to the library to support community programs. R.G. Rives will host a reception on Saturday, July 16th from 1:00 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. in the Lake Travis Community Library’s meeting room. The community is invited to attend this in-person event. Born and raised in Tennessee, Rives served in the military, completing a tour of duty in the U.S. Army. He attended Texas A&M University and the University of Alabama and earned a degree in Math…
