Amplify Austin!

We went to the rally for Amplify Austin a couple of days ago-- a high-tech method of maximizing gifts for many of the non-profits in town. Our friend Sara Hickman sang some songs at The Long Center to warm up the crowd.  Sara is one of the most public-spirited people we know.

I Love a Parade!

These horn players from the Bowie High marching band were having a good time marching in the Independence Day Parade up Congress Ave. I was in the band from grade school on through the University of Texas and loved every minute of it.

Kite-Eating Tree Terrorizes Austin!

This young man was persistent in retrieving his kite from this tree Sunday at the Kite Festival.  He was doing a good job of it, too! We had a lot of fun wandering around and seeing all the cool kites.

Austin Soars

Every year while most of our SXSW and Rodeo Austin visitors are still packing their bags our signature park opens up to the Zilker Kite Festival. We always take the time to walk from our place (in the big building in the cluster on the left) to the park to take some pictures. People are everywhere. On the lawn flying kites, having picnics, taking pictures, petting their dogs, cuddling their babies. There are rock climbs and bouncy attractions. There are long lines to buy cup cakes or fill your water bottle. The trails and streets are crammed with people walking to the site, kites, coolers, dogs and kids in tow. And it's free. We made our trek again this year to take this picture with our still-changing skyline in the background.

Standing Tall for Texas Independence

These cowgirls were making a statement in the Texas Independence Day Parade down Congress Ave Saturday morning.

Ready for my closeup!

A film was being shot on top of the garage across from our place yesterday morning.  The crew was hustling to stay up with the sunrise.  it was fun to watch the crew setting up for the different shots.

Ready for a Calmer Day

The other night after a couple of days of cold wind these chairs on the deck of a café near us (Bar Mirabeau) sat piled on one another and chained together, waiting a day, perhaps during SXSW, when people will occupy them all to hear a little music and enjoy a sunset and a libation. It's theme day at City Daily Photo and you can link there to see other interpretations of the 'café chair' theme.