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What to expect at this year’s Creek Show at Waterloo Greenway
A rendering of one of the displays at the Creek Show, which includes several large, glowing dragonflies.
All of the displays at the Creek Show glow, and many are inspired by local ecology. | Photo provided by Waterloo Greenway
The Creek Show at Waterloo Greenway returns next month, and organizers just announced an all-new slate of installations.

The annual show is free + comprised of glowing artworks created by local artists, landscape architects, and designers. Let’s learn a bit more about the pieces being featured this year.

Dream Pants | Bade-Schaffer
This installation is just what it sounds like: a collection of sculptural, glowing pants. The artist drew inspiration for this piece from a dream featuring whispering + frolicking pants.

Enter the Dragonfly | Odonata
This piece, which showcases enormous, luminescent dragonflies perched on rocks, is meant to draw attention to the natural ecological diversity of Waller Creek.

GOOD~VIBRATIONS | Studio 5-1-2
Walk through this sparkling installation featuring sculptural stalagmites + stalactites emblazoned with mirrors and lit up by spotlights.

Inventories | Lawrence Group
This installation pays homage to the late UT professor Joseph Jones, and is made from hundreds of used plastic bottles taken directly from local water sources.

Portal Potty | Salmo Gunn
A corridor of porta-potties is tranformed into a magical tunnel of disco lights + LED strips and panels.

A rendering of a woman standing in a pink and blue installation, featuring cut-outs in walls

Expect live music and family-friendly activities in addition to the art installations at Creek Show.

Photo provided by Waterloo Greenway


Note: The following pieces are partner installations with local nonprofits + architecture organizations.

LUNA | Austin Foundation for Architecture
Ponder the influence of the moon on tides and precipitation with this glowing, mirrored artwork that creates an infinity-like effect.

NeonCity | AIA Austin
This abstract take on the Austin skyline uses bright colors and blocky silhouettes.

Sirius | National Organization of Minority Architects
This artwork is a visual translation of a poem by Rudy Francisco, who writes about race and politics through using celestial metaphors.

Curious about past installations? Check out these galleries of previous shows.

The Creek Show will take place nightly from 6-10 p.m. starting Thurs., Nov. 10.

In addition to the installations, the show includes live music, food and drinks for purchase, and activities such as face painting and local artisan markets.

See the lineup of local performers and family zone activities online here, and reserve your free tickets to the Creek Show online now.
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  • Roots & Wings Festival | Now-Sat., Nov. 5 | Times vary | Multiple locations | Free | This two-week festival honoring butterflies + bees includes events around Austin, such as pollinator garden planting + guided walks. 🦋
  • Sofia Cianciulli Artist Talk & Signing | Mon., Oct. 24 | 6-8 p.m. | West Chelsea Contemporary, 1009 W. 6th St., Ste. 120 | Free | Meet Italian sculpture artist Sofia Cianciulli and learn about her process.
Tuesday
  • Lizzo: The Special Tour | Tue., Oct. 25 | 8 p.m. | Moody Center, 2001 Robert Dedman Dr. | $130+ | This truth won’t hurt — Lizzo’s in town, performing with special guest Latto. 🎶
Wednesday
  • Deepak Chopra: Awakened Life | Wed., Oct. 26 | 7:30 p.m. | The Long Center for the Performing Arts, 701 W. Riverside Dr. | $39+ | The bestselling author will discuss healing, enhancing creativity, and improving levels of awareness + wellbeing.
  • Werewolf Costume Contest | Wed., Oct. 26 | 5-9 p.m. | Meanwhile Brewing, 3901 Promontory Point Dr. | Free | Dress up your pet for the chance to win prizes — you can also expect pet-friendly vendors, a photo booth, and a live DJ set at this spooky event. 🐶
Thursday
  • ACL Hall of Fame Induction & Celebration | Thu., Oct. 27 | 7:30 p.m. | ACL Live at The Moody Theater, 310 W. Willie Nelson Blvd. | $353 | Sheryl Crow + Joe Ely will be inducted into the Austin City Limits Hall of Fame at this event featuring live performances. ⭐️

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Inside Mueller’s new skate park and pump track
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The new Mueller skate park is designed to be accessible for a wide range of ages and abilities. | Gif by ATXtoday
Mueller’s new Skate Park and Pump Track officially opened this weekend.

It’s the northernmost park of its kind in Austin, and open for use by skateboarders, inline skaters, and BMX bikers of all experience levels.

In addition to flat + curved skating areas, the park contains:
  • Quarter pipes
  • A half-bowl
  • Lips
  • A shaded canopy rest area
  • Restrooms + a water fountain
The space is 15 years in the making, said Kanten Russell, a designer with New Line Skateparks, pointing out some of the park’s softer slopes cater to visitors of all ages.

The park was designed with community input in mind, and was elected to be built nearby to the still-under construction North East Middle School and with access to the 28.5-acre Southeast Greenway.

Check out the park yourself at 3601 Zach Scott St., or click the button below to read more.
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Editor’s pick: This weekend, I picked up yet another takeout order from what is quickly becoming one of my favorite restaurants in the city: Asiana Indian Cuisine.

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