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BLANTON MUSEUM OF ART Founded in 1963, The Blanton Museum of Art at The University of Texas has the largest comprehensive art collection in Central Texas. Over 21,000 works are part of the Blanton’s permanent collection. The museum grounds are under redesign by Design firm Snøhetta. The redesign will be part of new programming the museum will launch under the new Director of Public Programs Kenyon Adams. Work is expected to be complete in the spring. While under renovations, the museum is still open to the public. 200 E. Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd., Austin 512-471-5482 www.blantonmuseum.org CAP CITY COMEDY CLUB Cap City Comedy Club reopened its doors in The Domain on July 7 and has been providing comedy shows, classes and other events to Austin since.
While at a comedy show, guests can order food and drinks, which change seasonally. Tickets to specific shows and events are available online. 11506 Century Oaks Terrace, Bldg. B, Unit 100, Austin 512-467-2333
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17 San Antonio Botanical Garden Serving as a “living museum of native and imported plants,” the San Antonio Botanical Garden is 38 acres of botanical diversity, showcasing 35 endangered and rare species for more than 40 years. The gardens offer educational classes and activities, events, and gardening tips. 555 Funston Place, San Antonio 210-536-1400 www.sabot.org 18 San Antonio Missions National Historical Park There is more to exploring Texas’ Spanish colonial past than just the Alamo. The San Antonio Missions—the only United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Orga- nization World Heritage Site in Texas—are operated by the National Park Service and offer a variety of history, nature and culture
to explore. Missions Concepción, Espada, San José and San Juan provide unique glimps- es into the architecture and culture of the 1600s-1700s. There are also active Catholic parishes at the missions to visit. Mission Concepción 807 Mission Road, San Antonio 210-533-8955 Mission Espada 10040 Espada Road, San Antonio 210-627-2064 Mission San José 6701 San Jose Drive 210-922-0543 Mission San Juan 9101 Graf Road 210-534-3161 www.nps.gov/saan/index.htm
The Hill Country Galleria consists of retail, dining and entertainment. The Galleria hosts different events throughout the year, including live music and art shows, and it most recently hosted a temporary ice skating rink for the holiday season. New additions to the 75 businesses in 2022 included El Dorado Gallery and luxury boutique The Emporium. In the future, the Galleria has goals to add more green space and enhance walkability. 12700 Hill Country Blvd., Bee Cave 512-263-0001 www.hillcountrygalleria.com
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