Happy Thursday, friends!
What’s the latest for Lake Travis?
On Tuesday, students at Lake Travis middle school were encouraged to begin their day with a bottle filled with water from home. The Texas Commission on Environmental Quality issued a boil water advisory and school officials emailed parents, saying starting Tuesday the campus will be affected “until further notice.”
Lakeway broke ground on this $23 million facility that voters approved in the May election.
The Backyard in Bee Cave saga continues for this Austin developer. Will The Backyard ever be the same?
When you can’t turn left … or right …
On Thursday, LTL’s Cathy Hale asked some tough questions about the Birrell Street insanity and other Lakeway developments.
Residents of Steiner Ranch are having a hard time getting out of the neighborhood, and a controversial Steiner Ranch tract set for 106 condos will not ease the morning commute pain.
If you’re out and about today or tonight …
It’s not exactly the type of weather you want for sipping margaritas on a sunny patio overlooking Lake Travis, but it is National Margarita Day. You can celebrate at home with this spicy margarita.
Stop by Fab’rik at Hill Country Galleria to celebrate their 10th anniversary and enjoy 30% off your purchase with goodies, giveaways, a trunk show and more.
Thursday evening is hopping with live music: Frenchie and George Devore are playing at Poodies, The Merles are playing Mercer Street Dance Hall, and Carl Hutchens is performing at Grumpy’s.
That’s it for the week — thanks for your time and attention, and we’ll catch you soon. Have a great weekend, Lake Travis!
Friday, February 23
Live Bluegrass Concert at Lake Travis Community Library (4pm)
2018 Mustang Social to benefit Lakeway Elementary at Star Hill Ranch (6pm-11pm)
Lago Vista Farmers Market at Lago Vista Village Shopping Center (2:30pm-6:30pm)
Hoppy Hour at Infamous Brewing Company (4pm-9pm)
Texas KGB at Angels’ Icehouse in Spicewood (7:30pm-10:30pm)
Whitestone Band at Grumpy’s (9:30pm-1:30am)
Karaoke with Raden Hughes at LT Corner Pub (9pm-1am)
Wood & Wire and Tessy Lou & The Shotgun Stars at Mercer Street Dance Hall (8:30am-11:30pm)
Friday Night Live Music Lineup at Poodie’s Roadhouse in Spicewood — Tessy Lou & The Shotgun Stars (5pm), Troubadillos (6:15pm), Aaron McDonnell (8pm), The Damn Torpedoes (10pm)
Saturday, February 24
Dads & Donuts with Shipley Donuts at Lake Travis Community Library (10:30am-11:30am)
Job Fair at Lakeway H-E-B (1pm-5pm)
10th Annual ‘Pair It with Claret’ Chili Cook-Off at Spicewood Vineyards (1pm)
2nd Annual Crawfish Boil at The Rusty Mule (noon-8pm)
TxHSA Hall of Fame Awards Show at Paramount Theatre (7:30pm-9:30pm)
Woody’s 4 Year Anniversary Party with music from Patrick Fleming (7pm-11pm)
The Mooncaps at Table 620 H-E-B Lakeway (6pm-8pm)
Saturday Night Lineup at Grumpy’s with Rogues Gallery (9:30pm-1:30am)
Saturday Night Music Lineup at Poodie’s Roadhouse in Spicewood with Audrey Malone Band (8pm), Joel Hofmann (10:30pm)
Landon Dodd and The Dancehall Drifters at Mercer Street Dance Hall (8:30pm)
Tour & Tasting at Infamous Brewing Company (1pm-9pm)
The Self Righteous Brothers at LT Corner Pub (8pm-11:30pm)
Sunday, February 25
Sunday Live Music Lineup at Poodies Roadhouse in Spicewood with Tessy Lou & The Shotgun Stars (4pm), The Mismatch (7:30pm), BB Morse Friends & Family (10pm)
Paninis on the Patio at Stone House Vineyard (1pm until sold out)
Sunday Brunch at Table 620 H-E-B Lakeway (10am-2pm)
Asado Sunday at El Gaucho Winery in Spicewood (noon-7pm)
Lone Star Farmers Market at the Shops at the Galleria (10am-2pm)
Pedernales Farmer’s Market at Apis Restaurant parking lot (9am-2pm)
Tour & Tasting at Infamous Brewing Company (noon-6pm)
Tasting Room at Spicewood Vineyards (noon-5pm)
Tasting Room at El Gaucho Winery (12:30pm-7pm)
Sunday Brunch at Table 620 H-E-B Lakeway (10am)
Poker Night at Grumpy’s (4:30pm-8pm)
Local Hero Sunday at High 5 — Free hour of bowling and other discounts for military and veterans (with ID), police, fire & rescue (after 6pm)
Get out of town
It will be a tough weekend for outdoor events, so head out to Fredericksburg for indoor entertainment.
On Saturday night, Micky and the Motorcars perform with The Page Turners at the legendary Luckenbach Dance Hall that has been operating since 1887. The show starts at 8pm.
On Sunday, you can catch more live music from Wood & Wire with Jack Martin (1pm-5pm).
Weekday happenings
Cinemark $5 Tuesdays all day at Hill Country Galleria
Trivia & Taco Tuesday every Tuesday night at Table 620 H-E-B Lakeway (6:30pm)
Traditional Irish Music every Tuesday night at LT Corner Pub (7pm)
Whiskey Wednesday every Wednesday at Table 620 H-E-B Lakeway (6pm)
Karaoke with Raden Hughes at LT Corner Pub every Wednesday night (8pm)
Texas Songwriters Showcase every Monday at Poodie’s Roadhouse in Spicewood (6:30pm)
Preschool Story Time at Lake Travis Community Library every Monday (10:30am)
Every 2nd Tuesday of the month is FREE Juice & Yoga. Join Bodhi Yoga + Juiceland in the greenspace next to Cho Sushi Lakeway. (7pm)
Save the date
February 28 — CC4C Rare Disease Day at ADORN Boutique with 20% of sales donated to CC4C
March 3 — Celebrate Dr. Seuss’ Birthday at Bee Cave Library at HCG (3pm)
March 8 — March Wine Walk at Hill Country Galleria (5pm-9pm)
April 14 — Carnival on the Hill at Serene Hills Elementary (4pm-8pm)
April 28 — 11th Annual SpringFest at Hill Country Galleria (11am – 7pm)
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