The City of Austin Art in Public Places program and Downtown Austin Alliance are excited to welcome two new additions to the downtown landscape!

Stem Rack by Ann Armstrong, located at 111 Congress, depicts two vertical steel “stems” rising up from the sidewalk, each ending in a singular leaf. The dedication ceremony for Stem Rack will take place at 5:00 p.m. Thursday, May 16. Stop by for a cookie and meet artist Ann Armstrong.

Gear Grove by Ben Harman, located at 816 Congress, uses recycled bike parts to form three spires connected by supports reminiscent of bicycle crossbars. The dedication ceremony with artist Ben Harman will take place at 8:30 a.m. Friday, May 17. Enjoy coffee and breakfast treats from 8-10am on the 816 Congress plaza as part of Movability Austin’s Commuter Breakfast. Visit this link for more information.

DANA was pleased to partner with the Austin Symphonic Band, Travis County Women Lawyers’ Association, and REATX :: Real Estate in Austin Texas, to present the Mother’s Day at the Capitol concert on May 12, 2013.  The weather was perfect and the turnout was fabulous!

Photos by Clay Olmstead – clayolmstead.com

Thanks to all who enjoyed the amazing happy hour at Finn & Porter!  Thanks to sponsors Finn & Porter and Hiatus Spa + Retreat!

RSVP HERE!

Venue Sponsor:

Finn & Porter is at the top of the list of Austin restaurants for fine dining. It is recognized for its award-winning steaks and wine list, plus the freshest seafood and sushi. In addition, Finn & Porter’s Loft Bar serves innovative cocktails and select wines, plus a delicious twist to classic bar food. http://finnandporter.com/austin

Business Sponsor:

Deep in the heart of Austin and a hop, skip and jog away from the Hike and Bike trail, our second location at 1611 West 5th St. features eighteen treatment rooms, a nail therapy lounge with zero gravity chairs, and a skin-quenching hydrotherapy room.

In a city where fun and fitness reign, the Hiatus philosophy fits: frequent spa visits are an essential part of a wellness ritual, creating good health and a renewed state of mind. After a morning marathon or a late night in the live music capital of the world, come recharge with us and meditate on our mantra: Relax. Rejuvenate. Repeat. hiatusspa.com

Urban Core Happy Hour Format – PLEASE READ!

DANA Urban Core Happy Hours are open to all that have an interest in Downtown Austin. Please note, however, that at Urban Core Happy Hours DANA Members get in free, and non-members will be asked to pay $5 cash. Entry into event includes food and drink tickets (until we run out!). Due to the popularity of these events, we cannot make any exceptions on entry.

We encourage RSVP’ing to the event so that we may have as accurate of a headcount as possible, but please note that if you are a non-member who has RSVP’d – you will still have to pay the entry fee to the event. If you have a question regarding the status of your membership, please email info@downtownaustin.org.

If you’re not a DANA Member and would like to be, you can sign up at the Urban Core Happy Hour, or you can click here to be directed to our Membership page to join now. Membership includes free entry to Urban Core Happy Hours for one year after your sign up date!

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Next UCHH
June Urban Core Happy Hour
Location: TBD
Business Sponsor: TBD

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Last night’s Urban Core Happy Hour was a great success!  Thanks for all who attended!

Thank you to our Sponsors: Austin FOOD & WINE Festival and Austin Art Alliance!