Around Austin-Austin Classical Guitar-Saturday October 3rd 2026. Jorge Caballero amazed the 4:30 PM audience at "The Rosette." The Maestro opened with "Fantaisie" Op54bis by Fernando Sor with Matthew Hinsley accompanying also on Classical Guitar. A beautiful rendition highlighted by incredible tone and dynamic phrasing. Next he performed solo a World Premiere "Sonata" with three movements: Holding Patterns, Elegy, Ride or Die. The piece commissed by ACG was composed by M

Around Austin-Crossroads Guitar Festival-Tommy Emmanuel, just his acoustic guitar in hand, brought down the house with his genre-spanning set. Emmanuel is known for the battered and worn-down appearances of his guitars; a result of his dynamic, energetic playing and percussive techniques..." (Wikipedia).

Around Austin-Crossroads Guitar Festival, above Kurt Rosenwinkel playing at the end of the show jam. Sunday September 27th 2026 at the Moody Center. Doyle Bramhall is nearby and Eric Gale looks on in this frame. Kurt opened his set earlier in the evening with a jaw-dropping rendition of "Everybody Wants To Rule The World." An incredibly skilled guitarist, he delivers a melodic approach and harmonic style with his "custom-built 22 fret MIDI Pro."

Around Austin-Crossroads Guitar Festival-Marcus King during his set Sunday September 27th 2026. King's style is described as "a high-octane blend of blues-rock soul, southern rock, and jazz improvisation." (Google) See more below. Marcus with a Les Paul behind a stack of Marshalls.

Around Austin-Crossroads Guitar Festival-Moody Center, Sunday September 27th 2026. Eric Clapton, with his touring band, opened the concluding set with "Badge." With his Stratocaster in hand, Eric gave an intentional pause before hitting what is an iconic lick in this Eric Clapton/George Harrison tune from 1969. He didn't call for it but the audience was singing along. He later sat down with his signature Martin delighting with an acoustic version of "Layla" infused too wi

Around Austin-This Rolls Royce Coupe was spotted by RM2244.COM easing onto Texas RM 2244 Monday morning September 21st 2026.

Around Austin-Sunset Friday September 18th 2026.

Around Asilomar-Boardwalk through the Dunes, towards Sunset Drive, Asilomar Beach and tide pools. This area is a State of California Park that includes a Conference Center and a Hotel. Every morning it's a short walk from your room through the dunes and then to the beach. Wednesday August 26th 2026. See more images below. Dunes, beach and tide pools. Mother and Daughter. Dunes. Dunes. Dunes.

Around Carmel-Views from Carmel Beach. Pebble Beach Golf Links in the background center to right. Pescadero Point at the center left. Wednesday August 26th 2026. See many more images below. Pebble Beach and Pebble Beach Golf Links. A closer look at Pebble Beach Golf Links. Pebble Beach and the Pebble Beach Golf Links. A view of the dunes with Carmel Bay in view and the Pebble Beach Golf Links to the extreme right background. Image captured at the intersection of Ocean A

Around Pebble Beach & Pacific Grove-Homes on the 17 Mile Drive. Closer look. Homes on the 17 Mile Drive. Closer look at the modern. Homes on the 17 Mile Drive, view from the Cypress Point Lookout. Home on the 17 Mile Drive. Home on Ocean View Boulevard in Pacific Grove. Homes on Ocean View Boulevard in Pacific Grove. Home on the Beach near Point Pinos Home on Lighthouse Avenue, Pacific Grove across the Point Pinos Lighthouse. Home on Lighthouse Avenue, Pacific Grove across

Around Carmel Bay-From Asilomar, the clouds are tinged in moody orange tones. Smoke having drifted from Big Sur's Timber contributed to the dramatic Sunset, Thursday August 27th 2026.

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-Carlos Santana rifts on at the Moody Center, Tuesday August 18th 2026. His set opened with joyous video clips featuring music and dance from around the world past and present. That led into the percussive "Jingo" and the first of Santana's iconic guitar solos, filled with sustained notes, on his gold PRS. As noted in Wikipedia, "His music blends rock, jazz, blues, salsa and Afro-Cuban rhythms with a Latin feel." After "Jingo" was "Evil Ways", "Black Magic Wom

Around Austin-Golden hour view of Lake Austin along West Lake Hills. Wednesday August 5th 2026.

Around West Lake Hills Texas-Happiest of Moments. In the zone! Best Pupper. Most Patriotic Dressed-Couple. Most Patriotic Dressed-Family. Most Patriotic Dressed Boy-As an Eagle. Most Patriotic Dressed-Girls. Troop 72 Color Guard. Flanked by her Daughters, this lady was experiencing her 100th July 4th. Most Patriotic Dressed Adult, 89 Years Old!

Around West Lake Hills Texas-Westlake High School Senior (2027) Adrianna Zock moved the July 4th crowd with a patriotic a cappella rendition of "The Star Spangled Banner." Scout Troop 72 participated as the color guard and in the parade. More July 4th coverage to follow in the coming days.

Around Austin-Art-Public Mural Display-"Floral Mural" by Helena on Navasota and East Sixth Street in East Austin. Created in 2022, helenamartinart.com Image by RM2244.COM Monday morning June 29th 2026.

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 Austin-The Juneteenth Parade-The spectators. A youngster enjoys checking out the Police SUV. Mother and officier enjoy the enthusiasm. Strolling the parade route before the start. Crowd on MLK Boulevard at Salina ready for the start. Enjoying the show on Chicon.

Around Austin-The Buffalo Soldiers lead the way on MLK Boulevard, Friday morning June 19th 2026. See more below. The parade always includes some candy and drink distribution. Some tossed, some handed as organizations walk the crowd. The University of Texas Athletes always join in. This snapshot at Chicon and East 12th Street. UT Spirit part of the parade as well. The Austin All-Star band lifted spirits incredibly with dance and music. Revive the Culture color guard and ban