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Lakeway Art Walk Shines through the Clouds and Rain
The rain may have dampened some plans, but it couldn’t dampen the artistic spirit at the inaugural Lakeway Art Walk last weekend. While the outdoor exhibits and gatherings at the Hamilton Greenbelt and Hurst Creek Sculpture Garden couldn’t take place, there were many delightful indoor alternatives: a self-guided Studio Tour, LTHS student art exhibit, historical quilt retrospective, TexARTS theater showcase, and live music performance by the Christian Wiggs Sextet. Over Saturday and Sunday, art enthusiasts roamed across Lakeway, exploring the studios of local artists from 10am to 4pm. This intimate experience allowed visitors to peek behind the curtain, witnessing the creative process firsthand and engaging in conversation with the talented…
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Lend a Hand and Support the Arts!
Calling all art enthusiasts! Are you passionate about the vibrant arts scene in the Lakeway area? Do you enjoy giving back to the community? If so, volunteering for a local arts event might be the perfect fit for you! There are many ways to get involved, regardless of your experience or skillset. Here are a few ideas: – Be a Festival Fanatic: Help out at one of our many local art festivals – like the Lakeway Art Walk, Lakeway Photo Festival, Women in Art Exhibition, Cool Arts Show, and more! Tasks could include setting up booths, carrying art, helping with setup and teardown, managing kids crafts, serving refreshments, assisting with…
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Go Behind the Scenes on the Lakeway Art Walk Studio Tour
Calling all art enthusiasts! The Lakeway Art Walk is happening this weekend, April 19th through 21st, and it’s your chance to delve deeper into the local art scene. Due to potential inclement weather, the outdoor exhibits and events at the Hamilton Greenbelt and Hurst Creek Sculpture Garden are cancelled, however there will still be self-guided Studio Tours (see interactive map below) on both Saturday and Sunday, from 10am to 4pm, rain or shine. This is your opportunity to meet the makers and visit the studios of local artists, see their creative spaces, and discover unique works of art you won’t find anywhere else. So come out and celebrate art, music,…
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Celebrate Spring with Art, Music, & More at the Lakeway Art Walk!
ART WALK WEATHER UPDATE: Due to potential rainy weather conditions, we regret to inform everyone that the Friday night concert under the stars featuring the Christian Wiggs Sextet and the outdoor Saturday Art Walk at the Hurst Creek Sculpture Garden and Hamilton Greenbelt have been cancelled. However, the weekend doesn’t end there! The Studio Tours and off-site exhibitions will still be happening as planned on Saturday and Sunday from 10am to 4pm, offering you a chance to explore the creativity of local artists in their studios. Additionally, on Sunday at the Lakeway Activity Center, you can enjoy a free TexARTS Emerging Professionals and Young Student performance at 2pm, plus the…
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Dive into Global Affairs with Great Decisions Seminars
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 from March 7th to June 13th, 2024. 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…
