Tag Archives: Downtown

Daytripper

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As the sun set on downtown Round Rock, it was time to meet up at the Main Street Plaza for the Daytripper Round Rock Premier Party.  Chet Garner, AKA “The Daytripper“, was meeting and greeting his fans, running around organizing last minute things, raffling off free goodies, making sure everyone was fed, taking photos with people, and smiling and having fun the whole time.  When it was almost dark, he thanked the guitar player and introduced his show about Round Rock.  We all watched the half hour episode with interest for our home town places and its history.  If you find yourself sitting around looking for something to do, check out his website for some travel ideas in Texas.  If you want to take the easy way, look for his popular bus trips and get some Texas exploring done with Chet as your most capable host.

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Art City Austin

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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.

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The Brass Tap

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I went to downtown Round Rock this evening to enjoy “Music on Main Street” with a performance by a local bluegrass band.  Once I had my fill of bluegrass music, I wandered across the street to try out a new place for me – The Brass Tap.  I tried the hummus with fresh baked pretzels along with the Save the World Agnus Dei Wit draft beer.  Yes, I did my part to represent on Earth Day.  The history of this building includes time spent (1907 – 1942) as the Economy Drug Store.  If you visit, you can see things like the original heart of pine floor, the original pressed tin ceiling, cast iron stools from the original soda fountain, the original orange marble which is now at the main bar, and an antique safe.  There is the inside bar area, an outdoor patio, and a Biergarten with picnic tables to enjoy.  If you find yourself in downtown Round Rock, then check out this place for some history, food and drinks.

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Kawaii Shaved Ice

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Close to the water tower in Downtown Round Rock, there exists the most wonderful place for an icy treat when the weather begins to get warm again.  The high today was 81 degrees Fahrenheit, so an afternoon trip to Kawaii Shaved Ice was the perfect plan.  Some coworkers and I enjoyed the oasis-like setting for a short team building exercise.  I ordered my standby shaved ice flavor – grape.  We then enjoyed the shady tables, shooed off a few small bees who wanted in on the grape action but were too shy to pose for a photo, and had some nice conversations.  I will have to remember to visit again soon and maybe experiment with a new flavor next time…

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Love’s Labour’s Lost

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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.

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