Today's News and Events. Check out today's events, news, insite from around the lake. read more sunday, january 29, 2012 3M Half Marathon & Relay Run a personal record on one of the fastest courses in sunny Texas this winter.For 15 years running‚ athletes have enjoyed this fast‚ downhill race in Austin‚ Texas. A perennial favorite with Austin runners‚ the 3M Half Marathon & Relay is the capital city’s third largest distance road racing event. Run the half-marathon as an individual or two-person relay team. Children 10 and under can participate in the Kids’ Fun Run.
wednesday, february 1, 2012 A Look at American Energy Policy David Spence, McCombs School. Lakeway Men's Breakfast Club. Meetings at the Lakeway Activity Center. Available to Men Residing in the Greater Lakeway Area. $1 Continental Breakfast at 7:00 am. / Speaker at 8:00 am. No reservations necessary No membership required. read more wednesday, february 8, 2012 LT Cav Football Update Hank Carter, LTHS Football Coach. Lakeway Men's Breakfast Club. Meetings at the Lakeway Activity Center. Available to Men Residing in the Greater Lakeway Area. $1 Continental Breakfast at 7:00 am. / Speaker at 8:00 am. No reservations necessary No membership required. read more wednesday, february 15, 2012 Dying Languages Hans Boas, UT Professor. Lakeway Men's Breakfast Club. Meetings at the Lakeway Activity Center. Available to Men Residing in the Greater Lakeway Area. $1 Continental Breakfast at 7:00 am. / Speaker at 8:00 am. No reservations necessary No membership required. read more thursday, february 16, 2012 2012 Spring Fashion Show of LOVE From Boat Candy @7pm. Tickets $40 per person or $400 per table of 6. Tickets on sale @ Boat Candy Tanning Spa & Bikini Boutique, 915 RR 620 South 512-614-2720. Tables include red & white wine, cheese plate, and specially designed center piece.Benefitting Lake Travis Labor of Love.
read more sunday, february 19, 2012 Livestrong Austin Marathon The 16th largest marathon in the United States and in 2007 saw its participation grow 10% over the previous year’s registration. In addition, its Olympic Development Program assisted 25 US athletes to qualify for the 2008 Olympic Trials, more than any other event since the 2004 Chicago and New York City Marathons.
sunday, february 19, 2012 Viewpoints Speaker Series Brig. Gen. Joyce L. Stevens "The Mission of the Texas Army National Guard". read more wednesday, february 22, 2012 Drought in Texas 2011 Nelun Fernando, UT Professor. Lakeway Men's Breakfast Club. Meetings at the Lakeway Activity Center. Available to Men Residing in the Greater Lakeway Area. $1 Continental Breakfast at 7:00 am. / Speaker at 8:00 am. No reservations necessary No membership required. read more saturday, february 25, 2012 LTEF Casino Royale Gala Renaissance Austin Hotel, Dining - Dancing - Casino Games - Live & Silent Auctions. Entertainment by Suede. Pre-Gala VIP Party for Sponsors. Adults only - Cocktail or Evening Attire - Black Tie Optional. read more wednesday, february 29, 2012 How to Solve the U.S. Fiscal Crisis Michael Granof, McCombs School. Lakeway Men's Breakfast Club. Meetings at the Lakeway Activity Center. Available to Men Residing in the Greater Lakeway Area. $1 Continental Breakfast at 7:00 am. / Speaker at 8:00 am. No reservations necessary No membership required. read more saturday, march 3, 2012 Pedal Thru the Pines Cyclists will enjoy traversing the beautiful Loblolly Pines of Bastrop and Buescher State Parks and the surrounding country roads of Bastrop, Fayette and Lee counties. The routes provide a unique experience for cyclists of every level. Well stocked rest stops, friendly volunteers and a top notch veteran SAG Team add to the success of this must do event. Distances of 16, 27, 50 or 65 miles.
sunday, march 4, 2012 Zilker Park Kite Festival Gigantic kites, homemade kites, crazy kites. Hundreds of them in the air (and a few in the trees). Bring your own, or just hang out and watch the 80th Kite Festival free.
wednesday, march 7, 2012 Current Preventive Health Care Recommendations for Men Dr. Robert O'Brien. Lakeway Men's Breakfast Club. Meetings at the Lakeway Activity Center. Available to Men Residing in the Greater Lakeway Area. $1 Continental Breakfast at 7:00 am. / Speaker at 8:00 am. No reservations necessary No membership required. read more march 9-18, 2012 SXSW The biggest music, film and interactive event of the year. Parties, bands and free stuff galore. read more wednesday, march 14, 2012 Solar Energy Reeja Jayan, UT Professor. Lakeway Men's Breakfast Club. Meetings at the Lakeway Activity Center. Available to Men Residing in the Greater Lakeway Area. $1 Continental Breakfast at 7:00 am. / Speaker at 8:00 am. No reservations necessary No membership required. read more sunday, march 18, 2012 Viewpoints Speaker Series Yoav Di-Capua "Whither The Arab Spring". read more wednesday, march 21, 2012 Pilot Error in Fact and Fiction Tosh McIntosh, Lakeway Resident. Lakeway Men's Breakfast Club. Meetings at the Lakeway Activity Center. Available to Men Residing in the Greater Lakeway Area. $1 Continental Breakfast at 7:00 am. / Speaker at 8:00 am. No reservations necessary No membership required. read more saturday, march 24, 2012 LBJ 100 Bicycle Tour The 3rd Annual LBJ 100 Bicycle Tour starts on the air strip of the historic LBJ Ranch on Saturday, March 27, 2010, at 9:00 AM. The tour provides routes of 10, 30, 44, and 65 miles on scenic, low-traffic ranch roads in the Texas Hill Country. As an added feature, Luci Baines Johnson’s Historical Tour of the LBJ Ranch will depart at 1:00 PM. This narrated tour of the ranch landmarks is a not-to-be-missed event included in the registration price. Listen to Presidential history from someone who lived it. read more sunday, march 25, 2012 Capitol 10K Welcome spring in Austin. Let your entire family enjoy this 10K, which is the largest in Texas and in the top 5 in the nation.
read more wednesday, march 28, 2012 The Galileo Scandal Mary Kay Hemenway, UT Professor. Lakeway Men's Breakfast Club. Meetings at the Lakeway Activity Center. Available to Men Residing in the Greater Lakeway Area. $1 Continental Breakfast at 7:00 am. / Speaker at 8:00 am. No reservations necessary No membership required. read more march 31 & april 1, 2012 Zilker Garden Festival Plants, music, food, vendors and clinics all to help you get ready for spring. read more march 30- april 2, 2012 Hill Country Wine and Food Fest The Texas Hill Country Wine and Food Festival is among the premier epicurean celebrations in the Southern United States. Join 9,000 attendees at more than two dozen unique food and wine events this spring in Austin, Texas.
read more saturday, april 15, 2012 Lakeway Wilderness Fun Run & Walk The start/finish line is near the kiosk at the entrance to Hamilton Greenbelt I across Lohman's from Lakeway Justice Center. Parking is available at the Justice Center and at the Activity Center. Participants may choose to run or walk either 3 miles or 5 miles. The 5 miles course winds through the rolling hills of the HGB II primitive trails along Lake Travis. This fun event offers something for everyone. It is a great opportunity for runners as well as families with kids and dogs to enjoy an outing and explore the beautiful greenbelt trails of Lakeway. read more april 19-22, 2012 Old Settler's Music Festival Four days of camping and music out by the Salt Lick. Multiple stages of bluegrass, roots and Americana. read morevideo saturday, april 15, 2012 Eggstravaganza Happy Easter from the City of Lakeway! Join in the fun as we celebrate Spring! Event starts at 2 pm. Age specific egg hunts will begin at 2:30 pm. BRING YOUR BASKET!!! Groupings are as follows: Ages 1-2, Age 3-4, Ages 5-6, Ages 7-8. Children from the area are invited to participate in the festivities at City Park on this day. Please, no dogs at the park for this event. Peter Cottontail will be nearby to greet all of the good boys and girls of Lakeway. A petting zoo will be featured along with a cookie decorating craft, glitter tattoo artists and special musical guest and puppeteer, Cowgirl Sue. Available for purchase will be snowcones and hot dogs. For more information, please contact 512-314-7530. read more saturday, april 29, 2012 Eeyore's 48th Birthday Party Originally a simple hippie love-in, the event has grown to include many family activities. Games, contests, entertainment and face painting round out the eclectic nature of this fantastic weekend of fun. Pull out your tie-died shirts and bell-bottoms, this event is fun for the whole family. Do not forget to bring your drums. The drum circle starts at the beginning of the party and lasts throughout the entire day, with dancing encouraged. Admission is free. read morevideo saturday, april 29, 2012 Shiner Gasp What a blast. One of the best cycling events in TX. Cyclists will converge on Shiner, TX. from Houston and Austin and meet for an evening of fun and entertainment. Cyclists will depart from Austin and ride 100 miles through small towns and scenic byways on the way to the historic Spoetzl Brewery in Shiner, Texas. read morevideo sunday, april 30, 2012 Schlotzsky's Bun Run Austin's longest-running 5K race . read more sunday, april 30, 2012 Cap 2K Swim Swim in Town Lake. This charity event stretches from Red Bud Isle to the Texas Rowing Center. read more saturday, may 6, 2012 Austin Family Music Festival Austin Family Music Festival is a special day at historic Pioneer Farms featuring performances by family-friendly entertainers the Emmy® Award winning Biscuit Brothers, and a farm-full of family friendly musical acts – plus it’s a chance to experience music in a whole new way – up close and personal.
There will also be hayrides, crafts, food, and presentations by Austin-area community organizations.
read more may 6-7, 2012 Pecan Street Spring Festival The Pecan Street Festival is a free, bi-annual juried arts and crafts festival held on 6th Street in Austin, Texas. The festival has been an Austin tradition for more than 30 years. The show features artisans from all over the United States who display and sell homemade art and craftwork. Festival goers can find paintings, sculpture, woodwork, candles, jewelry, cowboy hats, home decor, games, and other useful and whimsical household items. Local musicians provide entertainment on five stages. The festival is the largest art festival in Central Texas, attracting over 300,000 people. read more saturday, may 20, 2012 Congress Avenue Mile Be part of an Austin tradition, The Mercedes-Benz of Austin Congress Avenue Mile. This course is certified (TX95088ETM) and fast; starting at the Texas State Capital Building in downtown Austin on Congress Avenue, finishing on the Congress Avenue Bridge over Town Lake. It is your opportunity to set a new mile time PR, run for fun, or just come out and enjoy this events positively charged atmosphere. The event will be Chip Timed by Run-Far Timing Services. read more saturday, may 20, 2012 Real Ale Ride One of the Hill Country's best charity bike rides thru the hills of Blanco. Choose your distance 15, 30, 50, 65 or 80 miles. Fully supported w/ rest stops every eight to twelve miles with food and water. read more saturday, may 27, 2012 4th Annual Rockabilly Revival Festival Gretsch Presents: The Rockabilly Revival Festival. Continuous Rockabilly music all night long. read more monday, may 29, 2012 Lakeway Memorial Day Service Lakeway City Councilmember Bruce Harris will be the keynote speaker at the Memorial Day services to be held at the Spirit of Freedom Monument at Lakeway’s Heritage Park at 10 a.m. on Monday, May 31, 2010. read more monday, may 29, 2012 Capital of Texas Triathlon Austin Texas premier triathlon event. Monday, May 25th, 2009. The Capital of Texas triathlon has become an exciting event that happens downtown in the Capital of Austin, Texas. Attracting first timers, relay-ers, age groupers, and Professional triathletes from around the globe. One of the most exciting and spectator friendly races in the country. Race, watch, volunteer, or sponsor today. read more saturday, june 3, 2012 6th Annual Atlas Ride If you ride a bike you don't want to miss this. The Atlas Ride is actually the 1st leg of The Texas 4000, a 4000 mile bike tour from Texas to Alaska experienced this year by 60 UT students riding in support of the fight for cancer. Course distance options include 25, 50 and 70-mile routes and full SAG, rest stop and mechanical support will be provided. The post ride celebration includes BBQ, live music and more. There will be a happy hour send-off for the riders Friday June 4th at the Oasis from 6-8:30. Come be a part of this special event, and meet these extraordinary young men and women. read more saturday, june 3, 2012 Taco Shack Freddie Frijole 5k This is a 5K Run & Kids Triathlon through the Rosedale neighborhood in North Central Austin. It's a great opportunity to teach kids how to stay active and healthy at a young age and also a great way for adults to be a part of a unique event. read more sunday, june 4, 2012 Austin Bat Run 5K In 1980, a team of engineers designing the Congress Avenue bridge unknowingly created crevices that would soon become the home to the largest urban bat colony in North America. In celebration of an Austin original, the Austin Bat Run 5K will convene on the north shore of Lady Bird Lake at the Buford Bell Tower. The Run/Walk will commemorate the 1.5 million Mexican free-tailed bats that call Austin home. read more june 8-11, 2012 Republic of Texas Biker Rally One of the largest motorcycle rallies in the country. Every year the ROT Rally® attracts over 200,000 motorcycle enthusiast to Central Texas. For four days each summer, Austin is transformed by a sea of steel and a rumbling refrain from over 40,000 motorcycles pounding the pavement. read more june 8-11, 2012 Kerrville Folk Festival Join 30,000 music fans as the music continues for 18 days with performances by more than 100 singer songwriters and their bands. Interspersed between weekends are workshops in songwriting and booking and management for touring artists performance and recording. The annual Kerrville New Folk songwriting competition is held on the first weekend and draws 32 of the best of America's emerging songwriters. Award winners are recognized at a special concert on the second weekend. read more saturday, june 24, 2012 Keep Austin Weird Fest & 5K
Unofficially known as "the slowest 5K you'll ever run," the 8th Annual Keep Austin Weird 5K presented by H-E-B is an experience you'll never forget. As you waddle, wade, paddle, or slither your way down a course through the heart of downtown Austin, you'll enjoy various fun stops along the way. Don’t forget to wear your weird costume. Each registered runner will receive free entry into the Keep Austin Weird Festival presented by H-E-B where there will be live music and Austin-based food & drink vendors. read more saturday, august 13, 2012 5th Annual Ice Cream Festival Waterloo Park at 14th and Trinity Street. Admission $5.00 --- 12 and under free with an adult. Do you scream for ice cream? If you do, bring yourself, your friends, your family and even your dog to the 3rd Annual Austin Ice Cream Festival. This yummy event will include lot’s of games, activities, contests and live entertainment as well as what we all scream for…ICE CREAM ! read more video august 26-28, 2012 Austin Fall Home & Garden Show Whether you’re building a new home or sprucing up the one you have, the Austin Spring Home & Garden Show will feature the city’s largest showcase of home & garden products & services. There's something for everyone all under one roof.
read more video saturday, august 27, 2012 Batfest Arts, Crafts, Music, Food, Bat Watching, Children’s Activities, and Educational Displays. All professional Artists and Craftspeople are invited to participate in Batfest... Approximately 150 Booths will be set up in the Festival Area located on the Congress Avenue Bridge in downtown Austin. This is an outdoor show. read more video august 27-28, 2012 Le Garage Boutique Sale A grassroots effort to support local businesses. Boutique and Home Event all under one roof!If you've never been, it's the greatest sale of all time! practically every fabulous Austin store participates, offering HUGE discounts on their merchandise. Note: Cash Only Sales (Some stores/booths will accept credit cards for large purchases.) Palmer Event Center, 900 Barton Springs Road, Austin Info: (512) 970-7651 read more sunday, august 28, 2011 20th Austin Chronicle Hot Sauce Festival In the twenty years since its inception, what started as a friendly contest between Austin & San Antonio has become one of the largest annual contests in the world. FREE to the public (with a donation of three healthy, non-perishable food items or a cash donation to the Capital Area Food Bank of Texas), the event draws upwards of 15,000 spectators and more than 350 entries every year. At Waterloo Park from 11:00 am – 5:30 pm.
read morevideo september 2-4, 2012 Kerrville Wine & Music Festival Each year over Labor Day Weekend wine lovers and music enthusiasts gather at the Quiet Valley Ranch (9 miles south of Kerrville on TX Hwy 16) to celebrate the art of songwriting and winemaking. This Texas Hill Country setting is perfect for introducing our audiences to the newest and best wines that Texas has to offer in addition to performances by dozens of the world’s best songwriters.
read more sunday, september 4, 2012 Brew BQ Whoa! Beer, BBQ, live music & games. Beer sampling. Bar B Que. Don't miss the Lumber Jack Show featuring: chainsaw racing, obstacle pole racing, world champion cross-cut sawing, log rolling, spring board chopping, standing block chopping, underhand chopping and more. Bring the rat to Austin's 2nd annual chihuahua races, or compete in the backyard BBQ challenge. Professional & home brewers will be showcasing their suds & discussing the art of brewing. Empty keg tossing, beer trivia, beer belly competition, beer pong & more. Austin Home Brew will do 2 live brewing demonstrations on stage unveiling the art & chemistry of brewing beers. There will be a Q&A session during and after the demonstrations . read more september 4-5, 2012 The Austin Triathlon Imagine a world class triathlon held in the front yard of one of the most active and outgoing cities in the US. Imagine a large event with the atmosphere and intimacy of a small hometown race. Imagine biking down the most historic street in Texas. Imagine the fun. That is The AVIA Austin Triathlon. The olympic distance course is a 1500 meter swim, 40 Km bike, and a 10 Km run. The sprint course is a 700 meter swim, 27 Km bike, and 5 Km run. Both events will use the same course. The Olympic distance will complete 3 laps on the bike course, and 2 laps on the run course. The sprint distance will complete 2 laps on the bike course, and 1 lap on the run course. read morevideo monday, september 5, 2012 Water to Thrive 5k The need for clean, safe water in rural Ethiopia is vast. Join us at the Hill Country Galleria in our efforts to support the water crisis in Ethiopia by participating in the W2T 5K & Kids K. Bring a friend or the entire family for a morning of fitness and fun, complete w/ music, prizes, food & more. read more sunday, september 11, 2012 17th Annual Lake Travis Underwater & Shoreline Cleanup a community-wide event that rids Lake Travis of tons of debris and waste each year. More than 1,000 shoreline volunteers, dive volunteers, and event volunteers participated in 2009, gathering more than 30 tons of trash from the shores and waters of Lake Travis, including a substantial amount of recyclable materials. Please join in this year's mission to help keep the Colorado River clean and safe for future generations. read morevideo september 15-17, 2012 Austin City Limits Music Festival The 6th Annual Austin City Limits Music Festival will showcase the music of Austin as well as other regional and national acts on 6 stages for three days in Zilker Park.
read morevideo sunday, september 17, 2012 Dilloman Triathlon at Pace Bend Park Sprint Triathlon, 750 meter swim, 20 Kilometer bike, 5 k run. The 2010 Austin Triathletes Picnic will start at 11:00 am. Food, drinks, music, and door prizes. read more saturday, september 23, 2012 9th Annual Rip Roaring Ride Starting at Liberty Hill High School on Highway 29, this nineth annual ride for charitable purposes will take you through scenic rolling hills and valleys of Williamson and Burnet counties on routes of 14, 29, 50, 69, 81 and 106 miles. There will be great rest stops, fantastic food, super SAG support and friendly people. You will finish back at Liberty Hill Middle School, next to the High School where you will enjoy free food, cold drinks and entertainment.
read more september 23-24, 2012 Pecan Street Fall Festival The Pecan Street Festival is a free, bi-annual juried arts and crafts festival held on 6th Street in Austin, Texas. The festival has been an Austin tradition for more than 30 years. The show features artisans from all over the United States who display and sell homemade art and craftwork. Festival goers can find paintings, sculpture, woodwork, candles, jewelry, cowboy hats, home decor, games, and other useful and whimsical household items. Local musicians provide entertainment on five stages. The festival is the largest art festival in Central Texas, attracting over 300,000 people. read more sunday, september 24, 2012 Silicon Laboratories Austin Marathon Relay A five person Relay covering a 26.2 mile course that goes through downtown Austin. A one of a kind team event, the Silicon Labs Austin Marathon Relay is in its sixth year and boasts a great runners villiage, kids activities, lots of freebies and a great course. It is also the first even in the Austin Distance Challenge. read more sunday, september 24, 2012 Austin Museum Day A free, city-wide rediscovery of Austin museums. Take the entire family out on the town to enjoy local exhibits and activities at 31 participating institutions. read more saturday, october 1, 2012 Texas Mamma Jamma Ride for Cancer You have a choice of the distance that suits you - there is a distance for everyone! Enjoy rolling farm land and quiet country roads. Pass through historic Texas towns such as Bertram and Burnet. All of our routes begin and end at the beautiful Reunion Ranch, a fun place with lots of activities for everyone. Whichever route you choose, everyone out there on a bike is a hero to the people facing breast cancer. read more sunday, october 1, 2012 IBM Uptown Classic The Uptown Classic has averaged over 2,000 runners the last 5 years. The route will again go through The Domain Shopping Center and the scenic IBM campus, passing IBM Tivoli Systems, Austin’s first LEED certified building. We are the only 10K in the Austin Distance Challenge and are expecting more than 3000 participants.
read more october 5-8, 2012 23rd Annual Gruene Music & Wine Fest A fantastic weekend of wine tasting and music. read more october 20-27, 2012 Austin Film Festival Dedicated to furthering the art, craft, and business of screenwriting and filmmaking by providing unique, year-round cultural events and services, enhancing public awareness and participation, and encouraging dynamic and long-lasting community partnerships. read more october 20-27, 2012 Austin Record Convention The Austin Record Convention is the largest sale of recorded music in the USA. There is more music and related memorabilia available here, at one time, than anywhere else. Ranging from the 78's of the 1930s to the latest compact discs of today, over one million 78s, 45s, LPs, CDs, cassettes, posters and collectibles (probably even a few 8-track tapes!) are in the auditorium. Over 300 different dealers from all over the USA and Europe are spread out over 50,000 square feet of floor space. The show brings together collectors and dealers from all over the world for a weekend of activity in Austin. The event started in 1981 and has been held twice a year, in the spring and fall, ever since.
North Austin Event Center (formerly Crockett Center), 10601 N. Lamar, Austin. Info: (512) 288-7288.
read more saturday, october 21, 2012 Austin Gypsy Picnic Celebrate Austin's food trailer culture this Saturday, November 6 at Auditorium Shores! Gypsy Picnic Trailer Food Festival will boast more than 30 eclectic trailers and live music all day. The event is free to the public from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. You can buy sample portions from the various vendors for as little as $3. read more november 5-6, 2012 Tour de Gruene Bicycle Classic Oompah bands, lederhosen, and abundant Bavarian food and drink. The history, charm, and ambiance of the little town of Gruene, a beautiful bicycle ride along the banks of the sparkling Guadalupe River, antique and classic bicycles, and Gruene Hall - where Texas style boot-scootin’ has polished its wood floors for more than a hundred years. Yep, we’re brewin’ up quite a ride for our 25th Anniversary. Come on down for a great time and lots of GEMUTLICHEIT - good fellowship in the German manner. Fun rides of 15, 30 and 40 miles along the beautiful Guadalupe River. Sunday is individual and team time trials.
read more november 5 & 6, 2012 Austin Celtic Fest The largest gathering of Celts in Central Texas is returning for their 13th annual celebration. Four stages of Irish, Scottish and Breton music, dance, storytelling, workshops and more. Plus, Sheepherding demos, Highland Games and over 30 Celt craft vendors.
Ladybird Lake at Fiesta Gardens. read more saturday, november 12, 2012 Annual Wurst Ride Riders will be treated to a scenic view of rural Texas at the foot of the Texas Hill Country. Five rest stops between Austin and New Braunfels will provide plenty of refreshments for all participants and a post-ride party in New Braunfels will wrap up the ride. Sausage and beer for everyone. read more saturday, november 12, 2012 Shake a Leg at the Lake Run 10K, 5K & 1 mile mosey. read more december 14-24, 2012 Armadillo Christmas Bazaar Art and music have made the Armadillo Christmas Bazaar a local cultural icon. An art fair and music festival rolled into one, it has long been Austin's favorite scene for holiday shopping - Austin, style - in search of imaginative, handcrafted gifts that range from sophisticated to funky.
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