The Umlauf Sculpture Garden (605 Robert E Lee Rd, off Barton Springs) is another oasis of art in Central Austin, dedicated to the work of American sculptor Charles Umlauf. The 26 Doors Shopping Center (1206 W 38th St at Medical Parkway) is designed to be a little oasis in the middle of the city. The Oasis (6550 Comanche Trail) is a perfect spot to begin your evening. The trail is one reason the city's been named one of the "Top 25 Running Cities" by Runner's World magazine. As you leave, pretend you're Lance Armstrong on the Veloway (access the trail from Mopac, just south of Slaughter Lane and right near the Wildflower Center), a 3.17-mile, 23-feet-wide paved trail that is exclusively for cyclists and rollerbladers -- no walkers or runners allowed. The Brodie Oaks and Brodie Oaks II Shopping Centers (northwest corner of South Lamar Boulevard and Highway 290) includes major stores like Neiman Marcus Last Call Clearance, Mervyn's and Tuesday Morning. This shopping center has eclectic shops like The Hairs Lair, Root and Ridge Toymaker, and Telfair at Home. South Congress Avenue, at one time known for its street walkers, is now home to such famed live music venues as The Continental Club and the ultra-hip Hotel San Jose.
The long-awaited and well-funded Joe R. and Teresa Lozano Long Center for the Performing Arts (501 West Third St) is under construction now and will eventually replace the former Palmer Auditorium to become the premier address for the performing arts in Austin. However and whoever applies the stencils will follow a similar set of steps, however, beginning with a good basecoat and/or layers of nail color to prep the nails. For bargain hunters and super shoppers alike, don't miss the brand-new Round Rock Premium Outlets (150 Park Dr, Round Rock), a 430,000-square-foot open-air upscale village-style outlet shopping center that opened in August 2006. Just north of Austin, shoppers will find a single-level outdoor village with stores like Calvin Klein, Coach, Kenneth Cole, Michael Nors, J Crew, The Gap, and more. 2006 ACVB Photo/Ballet Austin You can see performances by Ballet Austin at the Bass Concert Hall. 2006 Justin Cox At Kick Pleat, located in Austin's South First Street area,you can shop for chic and pricey clothing.
The Scarbrough Building (101 6th St) was made in 1911. Is the city's first steel skyscraper. Step 6: Once the first layer is dry, apply another layer of strips horizontally over the balloon, slightly overlapping each strip as before. Step 1: Using a ruler and rotary cutter or craft knife, cut patterned paper into 2-inch-wide strips. Step 3: Cut 2 ovals of neon-green felt slightly larger than wood letter O's. Trim felt if needed. Austin has a host of great museums to choose from, whether you're looking for modern art at the Blanton Museum of Art or kid-friendly exhibits at the Austin Children's Museum. Several new bars and clubs have opened, including Barcelona (209 East Sixth), an underground basement bar; Maiko Sushi Lounge (311 West Sixth) with its modern design; and Hi-Lo (301 West Sixth), a cool retro-style hangout. The Lyndon Baines Johnson Library and Museum (2313 Red River) features photos, sculptures, and portraits of Johnson's years as President, including a 7/8th scale replica of his Oval Office and the actual 1968 stretch limo he used in Washington and Austin.
The Austin Museum of Art's two locations (South Congress. Find funky treasures and great vintage stores on South Congress, re-made duds near the University of Texas campus, or high-end shopping at the boutiques on Second Street. The Second Street area is the newest kid on the entertainment block in Austin. Once you've finished shopping, you may want to explore the nightlife and entertainment venues in Austin. For those who aren't into the bar scene, check out Esther's Follies (525 East 6th) for a night of laughs and pure entertainment. Bring a camera and have your picture taken by the statue of Stevie Ray Vaughan -- Austin's native son who launched his stellar blues career here. Pros like Gary Player, Jack Nicklaus, and Fred Couples all have signature courses here. Designed by Abner Cook, who specialized in the Federal style of homes for mostly private residences, the Governor's Mansion was constructed between 1854 and 1856. It has a decidedly Greek Revival look to it, characterized by two-story porticos, Doric columns, and Cook's signature X-and-sticks motif for upper and lower balustrades.
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