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Inside the Trail Conservancy’s Arts & Culture Plan
A view in front of Auditorium Shores at dusk with people in folding chairs.
The current plan spans three years, but will be updated over time. | Photo by ATXtoday
To know the Ann and Roy Butler Hike-and-Bike Trail is to love it, and the trail is getting some well-deserved TLC with the implementation of the Arts & Culture Plan.

The next three years hold a plethora of changes to the trail and surrounding areas — including adding art exhibits, updated equipment, artist residencies, and public spaces — let’s look at a few of them.

A rendering of exercise equipment at Butler Shores.

Construction and replacement of facilities began in late 2022.

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Rendering via The Trail Conservancy

Butler Shores Exercise Equipment Enhancement | 200 S. Lamar Blvd.
Once complete, Butler Metropolitan Park will mark a public recreation area — complete with exercise equipment, seating, and drinking fountains — house boat ramps, and become home to the Dougherty Arts Center when it is relocated. View the design boards.

Holly Project | 2711 Canterbury St.
This plan will bring seating, sustainable ecological restoration, a new trailhead, and water access to the now-defunct Holly Power Plant in spring 2024.

A rendering of the inside of the Seaholm Waterfront plant.

Phase one consisted of cleaning the indoors, making ADA improvements, and removing outdoor graffiti.

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Rendering via The Trail Conservancy

Seaholm Waterfront | 707 W. Cesar Chavez St.
The decommissioned art deco building is currently in phase two of redevelopment to become a public space. Once complete, the space will have a cafe, front porch, public Wi-Fi, lake access, and a public landscaped lawn.

Want to make your voice heard? Attend the Trail Conservancy’s Arts + Culture Plan Open House from 9-11 a.m. on Saturday, May 20.
Events
Monday, May 15
  • Empty the Shelters Adoption Event | Monday, May 15 | 11 a.m.-7 p.m. | Austin Animal Center, 7201 Levander Loop, Austin | $25 | Today’s your last day to adopt your new best friend for just $25.
Tuesday, May 16
  • Willie Watson | Tuesday, May 16 | 8 p.m. | The Paramount Theatre, 713 Congress Ave., Austin | $25-$35 | The folk artist is known for his work in Old Crow Medicine Show and “The Ballad of Buster Scruggs.”
Wednesday, May 17
  • The Backseat Lovers | Wednesday, May 17 | 10 a.m. | Moody Amphitheater, 1401 Trinity St., Austin | $44-$141 | Join the band on their “Waiting to Spill the World” tour, alongside special guest Free Range.
Thursday, May 18
  • Font | Thursday, May 18 | 10:30 p.m. | Stubb’s Indoors, 801 Red River St., Austin | Free | This band draws inspiration from rock, dance, disco, and electronic music.
Friday, May 19
  • Steve Martin & Martin Short | Friday, May 19-Saturday, May 20 | 8 p.m. | Bass Concert Hall, 2350 Robert Dedman Dr., Austin | $90-$500 | Two of the most well-known comedians in the country will join forces for two nights in Austin.
Saturday, May 20
  • The Impractical Jokers | Saturday, May 20 | 7:30 p.m. | The Moody Center, 2001 Robert Dedman Dr., Austin | $50-$69 | The “Drive Drive Drive Drive Drive” tour is suggested for people age 16+.
Events calendar here
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News Notes
Real Estate
  • Home sales in the Austin-Round Rock area dropped by 14% in March, while national home sales dipped by 22.7%, according to the Austin Board of Realtors. Meanwhile, inventory is up from 2.4 to 3.2 months, and homes are staying on the market an average of 71 days.
Sports
  • Austin FC lost to 1-0 to rival FC Dallas — who scored in the 89th minute — during Saturday night’s match at Q2 Stadium. The game marked eight straight matches without a win for El Tree. (Austin American-Statesman)
Edu
  • Several neighborhoods in the Leander ISD district could be redistricted to mitigate unbalanced growth. District recommendations would move 1,414 middle school students and 1,482 high school students ahead of the 2024-2025 school year. (Community Impact Austin)
Community
  • All 50 units at the Esperanza tiny community in east Austin are now occupied. Operated by The Other Ones Foundation, the community also provides food access and hygiene facilities to people exiting homelessness. (KXAN)
  • Chicken biscuit restaurant Bird Bird Biscuit will no longer accept cash after a few hundred dollars were stolen, so don’t forget to bring your credit card when you order your next Queen Beak. (KVUE)
Announced
  • Austin motorcycle shop Revival Cycles and Austin FC joined forces to create your hyper-local summer wardrobe. The Austin FC x Revival collection has a green and white piece for everyone, including a classic T-shirt, jumpsuit, fanny pack, sweatshirt, wallet, and more. Take a look.
Biz
Drink
  • Ditch the hangover without having to ditch your favorite cocktail with Ritual Zero Proof Spirits. The award-winning brand makes non-alcoholic rum, tequila, gin, and whiskey so you can enjoy the ritual of having a drink without feeling icky the following day. Psst — check out Ritual’s collection of cocktail recipes.*
 
Events

A very Waterloo Greenway summer

4 events at Waterloo Greenway this summer
Picnickers sprawl out on the Waterloo Greenway lawn facing a screen for Friday Flicks.
Pack a picnic and hit the green for a Friday Flick. | Photo by Suzanne Cordeiro
Get ready to find your new local tradition at Waterloo Park’s summer event series.

Bookmark this page for future reference, or mark your calendar for these free events.

Exercise Your Pride | Monday, June 5-Wednesday, June 7
This three-day outdoor workout series is meant to support and empower the LGBTQ+ community during Pride Month.

Tales on the Trail | Thursday, June 8 and Sunday, July 9
June’s discussion will focus on racial and queer identities, while July’s will feature Forklift Danceworks and a talk with the Watershed Protection Department.

Rainbow on the Creek | Saturday, June 10
Celebrate Pride with LGBTQ+ performers including Mama Duke, Erica Nix, House of Lepore, and Vylette Ward at this evening mini-fest.

Friday Flicks | Friday, July 14 and Friday, Aug. 18
This family-friendly movie screening series will show “Best in Show” and “DC League of Super-Pets” on the big screen.

View the full schedule.
 
The Wrap
 
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Today’s edition by:
Figi
From the editor
I’m a big fan of chewable drinks, so I went to Terrazzo Tea’s grand opening on Saturday and let’s just say I’ll be back. I ordered the “Tarozo,” an ube jasmine milk tea with crystal boba.
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