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2nd Street District Art Installations

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This week and next, downtown Austin patrons will begin seeing sneak peaks of what’s to come for Art Week Austin.  Local artist Carlos Rosales-Silvas is creating three storefront installations in the 2nd Street District.  The first two have been completely installed and the third will go up early next week.

Rosales-Silvas’ installations are the first chapter in “One swallow doesn’t make a summer,” an exhibition curated by the team Cook&Ruud, that presents new and site-specific work in available storefronts and public spaces throughout the 2ND Street District and in Republic Square Park.  The second phase, a group exhibition that explores the dynamics of the neighborhood, including its past, present, and future, opens April 21st as part of Art Week Austin and continues through May 28th.

Thanks to Jordan at Giant Media for the heads up!

Views From Austin’s Only 55th Floor: The Austonian

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Jude @ the Austonian (55th floor, southeast corner)

After several weeks of the weather foiling our plans, myself and KevinFromTexas at SkyscraperPage, were escorted to the 55th floor of the Austonian where we could take photos of the building’s city views (they kindly asked us to not take photos of the interiors until they were complete).  As has been common this season, a storm started rolling in as we were setting up, and the wind was a little too intense for this photographer’s novice hand to get the tripod to support itself.  I think we came through with some interesting perspectives.  If you’re interested in more photos of the Austonian, make sure to checkout SkyscraperPage’s Austonian Thread and Flickr.  Thanks to Cile, Sarah, and Trey at the Austonian for facilitating the tour!

You can see the 55th floor terraces here – this amazing photo is taken from the crane positioned high above the top of the building!

-Jude

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Austin Urban Vet Center

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The Downtown Austin Neighborhood Association (DANA) hosted its monthly happy hour at the Austin Urban Vet Center – a renovated 12,000 ft. building located at the corner of 5th Street and Rio Grande.  I was provided with a grand tour by Dr. Greg Biehle.  I’ve had pets most of my life and have visited many veterinary clinics.  The Austin Urban Vet Center is an amazing facility.  People should have it so good as what pets will experience here.  Each dog is provided its own room, complete with cushion, warm lighting, adjustable height bowls, and television.  Indeed, each room is equipped with a small flat screen TV tuned into Animal Planet.

This is much more than a vet, this is a resort for pets.  If you live with pets in downtown Austin, make a point to stop by and become familiar with all the Austin Urban Vet Center has to offer.

Downtown Austin Evening Views

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Last evening, we enjoyed the weather and the view from mezzanine deck at the Shore condos.  Nights like this are a great opportunity to appreciate downtown Austin, Texas – and practice with my new Nikon D40. 🙂

W Austin Residences City Views

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Photo by BOKA Powell

Austin’s W Hotel’s monolithic gray & glass facade is arguably the sleekest and sexiest of the luxury bunch.  DAB headed to the W Austin’s “topping off” party last night with hopes of snapping some view photos.  Unfortunately, by the time the fire marshal allowed guests into the structure the sun had already set.  Apologies for the dark photos, but you can still get a sense for the night time views from the 31st floor, including the new illumination on the Austonian.  A few other downtown pics included from earlier in the day.

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