Laguna Gloria to Get New Entrance

The Contemporary Austin plans $6 million makeover on 35th St.

"...to the cramped, awkward approach to the Contemporary Austin's Laguna Gloria site. In a month, the museum will break..."

Feb. 22, 2018 Arts Post by Robert Faires

Cafe Laguna

"...Cafe Laguna3809 W. 35th, 458-8191 x211 Monday-Friday, 11am-4pm..."

Sept. 11, 2009 Food Review by Kate Thornberry

Food-o-File

The death of a range hits home, but new spots Bennu Coffee, Annie's Cafe & Bar, and Cafe Laguna help fill the void

"...by Shelly and Mark Schmidt at their much lamented Cafe 909 will be pleased to hear that the talented..."

June 26, 2009 Food Column by Virginia B. Wood

French Picnic Fare at Épicerie at the Contemporary

The menu at Laguna Gloria pairs delightfully with a stroll through the sculpture gardens

"...After enjoying 14 acres of uninterrupted lakefront around Laguna Gloria's sculpture gardens on a sweltering afternoon, I wandered..."

Aug. 9, 2019 Food Feature by Jessi Devenyns

Dream On

Austin Museum of Art Re-Examines Its Downtown Plans

"...package - a hefty $14.7 million - was for Laguna Gloria Art Museum, as AMOA was known then, to..."

Jan. 30, 1998 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

Food-o-File

The details about how to benefit the Austin Museum of Art while eating, the news on four new restaurants, and what to expect during Texas Wine Month.

"...year that Clara Driscoll built the historic mansion at Laguna Gloria, overlooking Lake Austin. The festivities are scheduled for..."

Sept. 29, 2000 Food Column by Virginia B. Wood

Art

Art Openings

"...AUSTIN MUSEUM OF ART @ LAGUNA GLORIA, 3809 W. 35th, 458-8191. "Art Patterns," the 16th..."

March 14, 1997 News Feature

Food-o-File

Pace yourself and brace yourself: October is a very busy month for foodies

"...we apologize for misspelling the name of Castle Hill Cafe sous chef Arik Skot Williams (get him to tell..."

Oct. 8, 2004 Food Column by Virginia B. Wood

After a Fashion

Stephen goes shopping with a friend to get ready for all the big to-do’s on the social horizon. Hide your credit cards.

"...glorious. The food, from so many excellent restaurants, including Cafe Josie, Zoot, and Jeffrey's, was scrumptious – almost more..."

March 12, 2004 Column by Stephen MacMillan Moser

Austin's Cultural Makeover: The Next Stage

How much closer we are to getting the cultural wonderland we imagined 10 years ago

"...center, with a 299-seat auditorium, 60-seat lecture hall, classrooms, cafe, museum shop, and administrative offices. Construction of the $83.5..."

Sept. 7, 2007 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

Austin’s Best Free Summer Events

From museums to live music to yoga to bats, Austin has it all

"...can be reserved starting the Monday before each show. Laguna Gloria Open Late..."

July 15, 2022 Events Post by Mazzy Oliver Smallwood

Exhibitionism

"...Salvage Vanguard has been able to transform Planet Theatre's cafe into an East Texas frontier bar, complete with tables,..."

March 28, 1997 Arts Review

'A Couple of Ways of Doing Something'

Chuck Close gets in Austin's face with new examples of his pioneering portraiture

"...Laguna Gloria Art Museum, the original incarnation of what is..."

Aug. 21, 2009 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

Vision of a New Republic

Plans for the Revitalization of Republic Square

"...a water sculpture, structural overhang, outdoor seating for a cafe, and varying degrees of transparency built into the front..."

July 13, 2001 News Feature by Chale Nafus

Articulations

After a long wait -- some 17 years -- the Austin Museum of Art has a final design for its new downtown facility. And it's a good thing.

"...folks at AMOA (and, before its name change, the Laguna Gloria Art Museum) have been waiting for this moment..."

Oct. 20, 2000 Arts Column by Robert Faires

Art

Art Openings

"...AUSTIN MUSEUM OF ART -- DOWNTOWN & LAGUNA GLORIA After naming Richard Gluckman to design their new..."

March 5, 1999 News Feature

Food-O-File

Which Locals Are Those?

"...the grounds of the Austin Museum of Art -- Laguna Gloria (3809 W. 35th). This great celebration benefits Texas..."

Sept. 18, 1998 Food Column by Virginia B. Wood

Music Recommended

The Austin Chronicle's 14th Anniversary

"...Laguna Gloria, Sunday 10 As the old timers around here..."

Sept. 8, 1995 Music Feature

Food Pantry Phased Out?

"...Guide features menus from Aussie's, Black-eyed Pea, Bourbon Street Cafe, Cafe Chino, Chez Zee, Coyote Cafe (limited menu only),..."

Feb. 9, 1996 Food Column by Virginia B. Wood

Austin Restaurants With Killer Views

Eat with your eyes (and your mouth)

"...the table next to you. 1025 Barton Springs Rd., elalmacafe.com Zanzibar..."

Aug. 21, 2021 Food Post by Hannah Williford

Food-O-File

How the Southwest was won

"...Vita food and wine festival on the grounds of Laguna Gloria, Beverage Director Travis Tober of the upcoming Vox..."

Oct. 17, 2014 Food Column by Virginia B. Wood

Food-O-File

National media outlets love them some Austin

"...at La Dolce Vita Food and Wine Festival at Laguna Gloria this year, although the parking was a nightmare,..."

Nov. 1, 2013 Food Column by Virginia B. Wood

Food-o-File

Details about a new nonprofit whose goal is to build home food gardens as well as upcoming food events in Austin.

"...and the Eggplant/Mushroom Wrap from David Garrido's Fresh Planet Cafe, the Foccacia Pizzas and Organic Baked Potatoes from the..."

Oct. 8, 1999 Food Column by Virginia B. Wood

Art Fun in the Summertime

May

"...Tue-Sat, 10am-5pm, Sun, noon-5pm. Austin Museum of Art -- Laguna Gloria, 3809 W. 35th. $2. http://www.amoa.org. 458-8191...."

May 21, 1999 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

Free Cheese at Antonelli’s, Moving and Shaking at Cookie Rich, Beer Collabs at Banger’s, Secret Cheeseburgers at Lenoir, and More, More, More

All the news that’s fit to get your taste buds quivering

"...Garrison Brothers have debuted their oldest and rarest spirit: Laguna Madre, a bourbon aged four years in white American..."

July 26, 2023 Food Post by Wayne Alan Brenner

Austin Area Cancellations and Other COVID-19 Updates

Gov. Abbott declares statewide public health disaster

"...Free-for-All event scheduled for Saturday, March 14 at its Laguna Gloria campus. • TAK, a concert by the New..."

March 13, 2020 News Post by James Renovitch

What Happened to Bonnie and Clyde's Missing Gun?

In which we hear the report of a gun and a secret is revealed

"...art, is an instructor at the Art School at Laguna Gloria. She's also the great-niece of Prentiss Oakley –..."

July 5, 2019 Arts Feature by Wayne Alan Brenner

Day Trips & Beyond: June Events Roundup

No more pencils, no more books, just tons of fun for everyone

"...would approve. The gas station, gift store, bakery, and cafe has been offering travelers between Austin and Houston comfort..."

May 31, 2019 Travel Post by Gerald E. McLeod

A Shortlist of the City’s Most Memorable Museums

Gaze upon objets from the weird to the sublime

"...November. All is not lost, though: The Contemporary's outpost, Laguna Gloria (3809 W. 35th), is located just north west..."

June 16, 2016 Columns Post by Mary Cantrell

Top 10 Savory Bites

"...rustic dish, my favorite at La Dolce Vita at Laguna Gloria...."

Jan. 4, 2013 Food Feature by Virginia B. Wood

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