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Calling all Gingerbread Artists and Architects
It is the sweetest competition of the season! The Lakeway Parks & Recreation Department is launching a virtual Gingerbread House Decorating Contest starting December 14th. Gather your immediate household together to build a gingerbread house based on your personality and style. Then, take three photos from different angles and email your entry to events@lakeway-tx.gov. Entries must be submitted by midnight on December 28 with winners announced on December 29. How to Enter the Contest Entries Accepted: December 14 – December 28 Use your imagination and creativity to build a gingerbread house that reflects your individual personality and style. The gingerbread house can be store bought or baked yourself, whatever your heart…
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Discover Lakeway’s Little Free Libraries
Everyone knows how important reading is for adults and kids alike. With many schools and public libraries closed, Little Free Library book-sharing boxes are more important than ever. A bright spot in another dreary week of 2020 is that we discovered that Lakeway is adding to the book sharing movement (in addition to the wonderful Activity Center paperback library) with their own outdoor Little Free Library! The official ribbon cutting for the Little Free Library location at the Activity Center will take place at 2 p.m. this coming Monday, December 21 at 105 Cross Creek. Book donations are welcome at the celebration. This new ‘library’ is actually an old refurbished…
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Bee Cave is Swarming with New Outdoor Art
The Bees of Bee Cave is an outdoor public art project presented by The Bee Cave Arts Foundation, a non-profit 501(c)3 organization with the mission to improve the quality of life in our community and enhance the experience of visitors by bringing awareness, education and integration of a wide range of art throughout public spaces. Each large scale Bee Sculpture was designed by local artists/artist groups to reflect their creative freedom and visually engage the community and visitors of Bee Cave, Texas. How to Visit The Bees of Bee Cave: The Bees are on display now at the Hill Country Galleria and will be featured in this year’s Austin Studio…
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Santa’s Jingle Bell Express Cruises into Lakeway
Join us on Friday November 20th when Santa makes an appearance at the Lakeway Activity Center for a special drive-thru holiday celebration! Cruise on over to the Jingle Bell Express and your family can drive through the Lakeway Activity Center parking lot to different stations collecting holiday treats, before ending with a drive thru visit with Santa and Mrs. Claus! The event will take place from 6:30 to 8:30 pm. You can enjoy the first night for the beautiful Trail of Lights at Lakeway City Hall too! The lights will continue each evening at sunset through Jan 1, 2021.
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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.…
