Austin Shakespeare presented “The Taming of the Shrew” at the Zilker Hillside Theater. The setting for the play was the city of Austin in the 1890’s and the surrounding countryside. So, of course, everyone had to wear boots and hats. It was a fun version of Shakespeare, and the play goes on through the month of May if you like outdoor theater, and find yourself in Austin.
I took a short walk around Barton Springs Pool this evening before sunset and it was warm enough that I wished I had brought my swimsuit. Oh well, next time… Isn’t this a beautiful swimming hole?
Another day, another fun festival in Austin. Today it was Art City Austin where they blocked off a portion of Cesar Chavez Street for artist booths, food trucks, and live music. The best artist in my opinion was international photographer Greg Davis. The best food truck was anyone who sold cool, refreshing liquids on this hot day in the street. The best and most energetic band was Holiday Mountain. Check out the links if you want to learn more.
Here are 15 photos from Eeyore’s Birthday today in Pease Park. There is no good way to describe this Austin tradition (for 52 years now), so the pictures should give you an idea of all the fun that happens.
*Movie will play indoors if inclement weather.
Big Hero Six. That was fun, except they didn’t let me dunk on the basketball hoops. 🙂
The Present Company Theater team presented their version of Shakespeare’s Love’s Labour’s Lost this evening on a stage above the downtown Whole Foods Market. It is a story of a King and three nobles who fall in love with a Princess and her three ladies. There are complications (of course), and the story ends quite differently than other Shakespeare plays I have seen. The play happens on weekend nights until May 10th according to their website, so check it out if you have the opportunity. It is nice to grab some food and drink at Whole Foods and then watch the sunset as the play begins.
This bulldog guards the back wall of Top Dawgs Bar and Grill on the corner of East Cesar Chavez Street and Comal Street. I wouldn’t want to mess with him.
I took a walk around Huston Tillotson University this afternoon, and this scene caught my attention. I figured it was a good opportunity to play with the Watercolor adjustment of the Pixlr App. Do you prefer the original or the edited version?
Wednesday is Earth Day. To celebrate in Austin, there were farm animals, trees, a lake, cloudy skies, kites, flowers, a Lion Dance Team, Capoeira, Belly Dancing, Drummers, The Mayor, food trucks like Load A Bowl, snacks like Jim-Jim’s Italian Water Ice, Teslas, a Hydrogen Fuel Cell Bus, booths, and tons of other fun.
I found this to be a very good science fiction movie. It makes you think at least a little bit about the future of mankind.
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