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Spotlight on Blanton
Austin's esteemed Blanton Museum of Art celebrates its grand opening on April 30. Consisting of more than 17,000 works of art, the Blanton's permanent collection is the nation's largest university-owned set.
The space is available for meetings and special events. Corporate or private groups can rent the two-story Grand Atrium gallery, which accommodates 200 for a seated dinner or up 400 with reception set-up.
Other highlights of the museum include:
Permanent collection and temporary exhibit galleries
Print and Drawing Study Center for the teaching and independent study
Interactive eLounge offering instant digital access to art information, books and magazines
Grand, open plaza serving as an entrance to the UT campus
Auditorium, lecture hall, seminar room, and hands-on learning classroom to offer artist talks, art history classes, seminars, yoga, live music and more
Cafe and gift shop
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The 50 Best Places to Live
Men's Journal
(April 2006)
"The Best of the Best"
"Austin's outdoor entertainment is just as plentiful as its live music...The surrounding Texas Hill Country is ideal for hard-training cyclists..., and at midday the downtown Hike and Bike Trail is a raging river of lunch-hour athletes."
Food Finds
Southern Living
(April 2006)
Uchi, Guero's Taco Bar, Ranch 616, the Driskill Grill and Jeffrey's were highlighted in this monthly feature. "Tiny, inexpensive dishes fly, rapid-fire, out of chef Tyson Cole's kitchen and pack a big, Texas-size taste wallop [at Uchi]."
City Guide
concierge.com
(March 2006)
This online affiliate of Conde Nast Traveler has launched an Austin city guide showcasing the best of Austin. The tell-all guide suggests dining spots, recreational activities and accommodations. "Austin loves its live music. Even though clubs around the country have long since shifted to DJs, Austin has remained true to its roots. And no time is as rootsy, as rowdy, or as invigorating as when the two major music festivals roll into town."
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