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Saturday, December 20, 2008
Anton Nel Birthday Concert
As Anton Nel pulled his bench up to the gleaming Steinway concert grand, Dr. Bill Jones, his partner announced: “When we sent out the invitations, we expected regrets from at least one third of you. We were wrong.”
Teresa Long, Anton Nel, Sarah Butler
Ignore an opportunity to hear Nel, Austin’s concert paragon, play for an intimate mob at his vaulting apartment above Barton Creek? You can bet nobody turned down the invitation. Nel’s doctoral students from the University of Texas served appetizers and wine to the crush. Despite the elbowing, everyone wore a smile of sublime anticipation.
Monica Torres, Artina Hunter
Among the notables were folks whose names decorate Austin’s arts projects: Joe and Teresa Long, Ernest and Sarah Butler, Jeff Kodozsky (didn’t see Gail, but she could have squeezed behind a group of conversants), Jane Sibley, Joe and Tana Christie, Cliff Redd and Rick Johnson, James Armstrong and Larry Connelly, Sharon Watkins, Andrew and Mary Ann Heller, Eva Womack, Alan and Connie Green. We met foreign intelligence expert George Friedman and his wife Meredith (he holds a dark view of publishing’s future and the quality of oversees reporting) and, for the first time, greeted former Ambassador Pam Willeford and her husband Dr. George Willeford III.
Ambassador Pam Willeford, Dr. George Willeford III
Nel hushed all with his youthful Beethoven, melancholy Brahms, Scottish-themed Mendelssohn and valedictorian Chopin. The last piece he played upon request, even though he hadn’t brought it out in years. Is there another serious pianist alive who carries that much music around in his head and hands?
Matt Bird, Betsy Bird
Magical. Remember, Nel, who recently concertized with the Austin Symphony Orchestra, plans a March 29 recital at the Long Center. Don’t miss it. He’s an Austin nonpareil.
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Party: The Unexpected
THE UNEXPECTED
Elks Lodge. 700 Dawson Road. 442-8535
Mercury Hall. 615 Cardinal Lane. 236-1226
Monarch Event Center. 6406 N. Interstate 35. 371-1711
One World Theatre. 7701 Bee Cave Road. 330-9500
Palm Door. 401 Sabine St. 391-1994
The Plant at Kyle. 923-6648
Scholz Garten & Saenger Halle. 1607 San Jacinto St. 474-1958
TDS Exotic Game Ranch and Pavilion. 12200 Carl Road, Creedmoor. 421-1300
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Party Places: Classy Clubs
CLASSY CLUBS
The Belmont 305 W. Sixth St. 457-0300
Buzios Room 217 Congress Ave. 940-4472
Club DeVille 900 Red River St. 457-0900
J. Black’s 710 W. Sixth St. 296-2101
Qua 213 W. Fourth St. 472-2782
Pangaea 409 Colorado St. 472-8882
Six 117 W. Fourth St. 472-6662
Stubb’s 801 Red River St. 480-8341
210 West 219 W. Fourth St. 474-2194
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Party Places: Big as Dallas
Changing directions on our Glossy cover story about Austin party places, we’re now classifying them by seven atmospheric types rather by than just size, although this list is pretty much just about bigness. We’ll add to each list, informed by reporter research and reader suggestions. (Remember: These are starter lists.)
Austin Convention Center. 500 E Cesar Chavez St. 404-4000
Hilton Austin. 500 East Fourth St. 482-8000
Palmer Events Center. 900 Barton Springs Road. 404-4500
Renaissance Austin Hotel. 9721 Arboretum Blvd. 468-3571
Travis County Exposition Center. 7311 Decker Lane. 854-4900
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Party Places: Eat, Drink & Be Merry
Changing directions on our Glossy cover story about Austin party places, we’re now classifying them by seven atmospheric types rather by than sheer size. We’ll add to each list — this one mostly restaurants with private rooms — informed by reporter research and reader suggestions. (Remember: These are starter lists.)
EAT, DRINK & BE MERRY
Carmelo’s. 504 East Fifth St. 477-7497
Chez Zee. 5406 Balcones Dr. 454-2666
Cissi’s Wine Bar. 1400 S. Congress Ave. 225-0521
Eddie V’s Edgewater Grill. 301 E. Fifth St. 472-1860
Fleming’s Prime Steakhouse. 320 E. Second St. 457-1500
Louie’s 106. 106 E. Sixth St. 476-1998
Paggi House. 200 Lee Barton Dr. 473-3700
Perry’s Steakhouse. 114 W. Seventh St. 474-6300
Ruth’s Chris Steakhouse. 107 W. Sixth St. 477-7884
Sullivan’s Steakhouse. 300 Colorado St. 495-6504
Truluck’s Seafood. 400 Colorado St. 482-9000
Z Tejas Southwestern Grill. 1110 W. Sixth St. 478-5355
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Party Places: First Resorts
Changing directions on our Glossy cover story about Austin party places, we’re now classifying them by seven atmospheric types rather by than sheer size. We’ll add to each list, informed by reporter research and reader suggestions. (Remember: These are starter lists.)
Lake Austin Spa Resort. 1705 South Quinlan Park Road. 372-7300
Barton Creek Resort. 8212 Barton Club Dr. (866) 572-7369
Four Seasons Hotel. 98 San Jacinto Blvd.478-4500
Hyatt Lost Pines Resort 575 Hyatt Lost Pines Road. 308-1234
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Party Places: Art of the Affair
Changing directions on our Glossy cover story about Austin party places, we’re now classifying them by seven atmospheric types rather by than sheer size. We’ll add to each list, informed by reporter research and reader suggestions. (Remember: These are starter lists.)
Arthouse. 700 Congress Ave. 453-5312
Austin Museum of Art — Downtown. 823 Congress Ave. 495-9224
Austin Museum of Art — Laguna Gloria. 3809 West 35th St. 458-8191
Blanton Museum of Art. Martin Luther King Jr Blvd. & Congress Ave. 471-7324
Carver Museum and Cultural Center. 1165 Angelina St. 974-4926
Kirk Gallery. 210 Guadalupe St. 472-0111
Long Center for the Performing Arts. 701 W. Riverside Drive. 457-5100
Mexican American Cultural Center. 600 River St. 478-6222
Mexic-Arte Museum. 419 Congress Ave. 480-9373
Spazio. 1214 W. Sixth St. 474-5768
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Party Places: Grande Dames
GRANDE DAMES
Barr Mansion. 10463 Sprinkle Road. 926-6907
Driskill Hotel. 604 Brazos St. 252-9367
French Legation. 802 San Marcos St. 472-8180
Green Pastures. 811 W Live Oak St. 444-4747
Mansion on Judge’s Hill. 1900 Rio Grande St. 495-1800
Intercontinental Stephen F. Austin Hotel. 701 Congress Ave. 457-8800
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