Around Austin-Capital of Texas Quiltfest was held August 21-23, 2026 and will return in two years. The show of judged and non-judged entries is presented by Austin Area Quilt Guild. See https://www.aaqg.org for details on all their programs including Workshops, Retreats, Open Sew Day and Guild Meetings. On display were more than 325 entries, ranging in styles from traditional to modern. Don't miss this show in 2028 and connect with AAQG to join in quilting. Photographs

Around Austin-Places We Love-Culinary-Bulevar Mexican Kitchen. Thursday afternoon August 20th 2026. Image above ceiling lighting. According to Google AI these are "a cluster of sleek, mid-century modern Coltrane Pendant Lights by DelightFull..." Bulevar is located at 9400 Arboretum Boulevard, (512) 377-9877 https://www.bulevaratx.com See more images below. View from just left of the entrance 17:02 View of the kitchen and the opposite side of the three-sided bar. View just

Around Austin-Mural at DOBIE Twenty 21. Sunday August 9th 2026.

Around Austin-Old Murals modified by graffiti over time. At Lakeshore at Lady Bird Metropolitan Park. July 22nd 2026. See more below.

Around Austin-Above an image looking out from the Harry Ransom Center's (HRC) ground floor . The public ground floor of HRC houses: one of the remaining copies of the 500-year-old "Gutenberg Bible," head sculpture's of notable writers-see selected images below and rotating exhibits. The next exhibit "The Worlds of Gertrude Stein" opens August 15th 2026. See https://www.hrc.utexas.edu for details. HRC is "an archive, library, and museum at the University of Texas at Aust

Around Southern California-Fireworks viewed from the rooftop of the JW Marriott, Anaheim. Monday July 27th 2026. More images below.

Around Austin-MODERN: A Vietnamese American Festival continues this evening at the Asian American Resource Center. Tonight's program includes a "Intergenerational Vietnamese American fashion show featuring local and out-of-town designers and ATX-based models." The Asian American Resource Center is located at 8401 Cameron Road. Tickets can be purchased online through the Ticket Tailor Event Page.

Around Austin-Morning sky reflection on Town Lake at Lakeshore Park. Wednesday July 22nd 2026.

Around Austin-"Neighborthoods of Austin" map created by the "Soup Factory Gang" is available at ATown 5202 Burnet Road, 512-323-2533 or Online at https://www.keepatownweird.com

Around Austin-Morning drive from West to East Austin and back. Above along I-35 a glimpse of "I was born here, I was grown here" by Rex Hamilton. See the full 60 foot mural at https://www.rexsterlinghamiltonart.com More images below. Walking by "Industry Everyday Late Night" on East 6th. See https://www.eastside.industrytx.com "Floral Mural" by Helena on Navasota between East 5th and East 6th. See https://www.helenamartinart.com for details about Helena. On Navasota. Eas

Around Québec City-Sculptures. June 13th 2026. Above "Le Grand Bienvenue" by Nicole Tailon 1994. (Google AI). See a few more examples of the many sculptures throughout Québec City. "Une feuille dans la Main" (A Leaf in Hand) by Jules Lasalle L'Envol (Taking Flight) by Jules Lasalle "Les Muses" by D'Alfred Laliberte "Le Quatuor D'Airain" (The Bronze Quartet) by Lucienne Payan-Cornet On the Parliament grounds.

Around Austin-Juneteenth Parade-The amazing Austin All Star Marching Band and Spirit Team effused incredible joy for all. It was muggy but the band played on enthusiastically The drumline.

Around Québec City-Fontaine de Tourney. The top. See more below. The Fontaine de Tourny has an interesting history-originally from France placed in front of the Parliment of Québec and inaugurated on July 3rd 2007. See more images below. Saturday June 13th 2026. The middle. Full view.

Around Austin-Mural Art-By Victoria Majesta Marquez. See https://www.victoriamajestamarquez.com for details. This work under the Southside of the Lamar Street Bridge along the Ann and Roy Butler Trail. Images taken Wednesday May 27th 2026. See more snapshots below.

Around Austin-Austin Greek Festival "Livin' the Greek Life" May 22nd-24th 2026. See https://www.austingreekfestival.com for all the details. RM2244.COM attended early before the real fun began. See snapshots below of food and vendor stations on the site of the Transfiguration Greek Orthodox Church 4314 South St. Stephens School Road. Lakonia Imports. See https://www.lakonia-imports.com Trapezi Foods, see https://trapezifoods.com Asimosfoods, "Taste the Ancient Greek Diet.

Around Asheville North Carolina-Monday May 4th 2026. RM2244.COM traveled the inspiring backroads of Asheville and up the paver-base-rock Witch Hazel Way to Hughes Guitars, https://www.hughesguitarsandrepair.com Originally, we planned our trek for 2025 but the September 27, 2024 hurricane Helene flooded the French Broad River and created tree falls up in the mountains damaging the Hughes shop as well. So, it was great finally meeting up with Randy and his son Will. Through

Around Austin-Pecan Street Festival at the Hill Country Galleria, Saturday May 9th 2026. Attendees browse the vendor offerings. See more images below. Details see https://pecanstreetfestival.org

Around Austin-Bufords on West 6th Street as usual dresses up for the holidays. Above for Cinco de Mayo. According to Google AI "Cinco de May (5th of May) commemorates the Mexican army's unlikely victory over the French forces at the Battle of Puebla on May 5, 1862...it has evolved in the United States into a massive, popular celebration of Mexican-American culture, heritage, and pride."

Around Los Angeles-UCLA Franklin D. Murphy Sculpture Garden. Nearly 3 PM Thursday April 16th 2026. Students study and relax in the five acre garden containing 70 works. See hammer.ucla.edu for detail and to even schedule a tour. Prominent in West Los Angeles are the violet-flower Jacaranda tree, "Blue Jacaranda, Black Poul or Jacaranda mimosifolia" a native of South America is "sought after due to its ornamental value." (Plantin APP). See more images of the sculptures an

Around Austin-Places We Love-Fonda San Miguel "Cooking with Passion Since 1975" See https://www.fondasanmiguel.com for details. See more images below from Wednesday April 22nd 2026. Above Sun King carved from the front door. Front of Fonda San Miguel Scene with view of the bar at 6:30 PM Dinning room scene at 5:30 PM Ante Room perfect for drinks and early conversations Ante Room decor Breezeway Art