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The Pump Project and Town Lake Park
The Pump Project Art Complex on Shady Lane has evolved from a hive of activism into a well-outfitted space for almost 40 artists and their admirers. The preview party on Friday showcased not only resident artists, but some splashy guests. Leanne Venier, who praised sense of community as wrought by manager Josh Green, showed some small, energetic abstracts, but, like most artists, she was more excited about her mort recent work, exhibited across town at Artspoken Gallery. Jazz and tastier-than-usual party wine lent this East Side event a dressy air. Imagine the surprise upon learning that the band, the Stumps, which included a seductive horn section, were playing their first public performance.
The scene from above
Artist Nick Henning scanning “Glassroots Rebirth” by Kevin Ivey
Ryan Davis, Emelie Houssart and Leanne Venier in front of Davis’ expressive canvases
Maria Alonso and Lorie Solis
One of three saxists in the Stumps.
Does the no-leash policy for Auditorium Shores spill over into the recently opened Town Lake Park? Frisbee-frisky dogs and their humans think so. As long as they stay well away from the tots squeeling in the pool-less fountain and the kids launching kites and toy planes from the windy hillock, the park’s two most popular features. Nick and Nora prefer the long trails and watery delights of Walnut Creek Park, Bull Creek Park, Turkey Creek Loop, Red Bud Isle and places where they can roam more freely. At Town Lake Park, they headed straight for the pond, ignoring the sign which clearly forbade them to swim there. Gotta work on those Lab reading skills.
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By Adan Lerma
October 30, 2007 12:37 PM | Link to this
my wife and i go to the new town lake park a lot and there are definitely signs stating no bicylcists, skate boarders, or loose pets
all three are clearly visible almost any time
though most people are too polite to say anything, it's clear from facial expressions that some are worried about the speeding buy on the bike ripping down the curving path of the observation hill; or the large pet rushing toward some toddlers
and when it's dusky or dark, the suddenness of the approach of the speeding bike or loose pet can be a little unnerving
we haven't yet taken a friend or couple there and not had them comment on observing this