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ONLINE:
SCTXCA.ORG
Purchase your tickets for CA Sponsored Outings at
or at the Member Services Office.
Tickets for activities listed for the first time will be available
Tuesday, April 1, at 8 a.m.
OUTINGS
Kimbell Art Museum / Renzo Piano Pavilion;
Japanese Samurai Exhibit – Ft. Worth
Wednesday, May 14, $35 pp
Depart SCPL 7:30 a.m.; Return 6:30 p.m.
We are headed to Fort Worth to
see the newest andmost elaborate art pavilion
in the country. The $135 million Renzo Piano
Pavilion doubles the Louis Kahn masterpiece
and adds another landmark to the already
fabulous Cultural District in Fort Worth. The rave reviews site
such features as the southern columns that line up with the sun,
the complex canopy system and the glazed window wall in the
South Gallery.
See the first exhibit in the newpavilion—100 remarkable objects
from the culture and pageantry of the feared Japanese samurai
warriors. This exhibit showcases the evolution, the appearance
and the equipment through the centuries of this elite group ofmen.
Among the highlights are the lacquered metal helmets adorned
with emblems inspired by nature. Combat-ready samurai in full
regalia will be shown in suits of intricately crafted armor and
much more. It will be a day not to be missed.
On the way to Fort Worth, we will have a rest stop in West at
the famous kolache shop. And on the way home, we will make a
fast-food stop in Waco.
Note: Youwill be on your feet touring themuseumalong
with some steps and walking to and from the galleries.
Ticket cost includes transportation andmuseumentrance. Dead-
line to purchase tickets is May 9.
Volunteer Trip Leader: Ellen Mire
BUS TRANSPORTATION ONLY
Redfest – Circuit of the Americas - NEW!
$25 per person for bus transportation for each day
Friday, May 23 – Depart SCPL 5 p.m.;
Return 11:30 p.m., $25 pp
Saturday, May 24, Depart SCPL 4 p.m.;
Return midnight, $25 pp
Sunday, May 25, Depart SCPL 4 p.m.;
Return 11 p.m., $25 pp
This $25 CA ticket is only for
bus transportation to and from Redfest.
Youmust purchase admission ticket for the
festival throughwww.redfest.com. Admis-
sion to the festival cannot be purchased
through Member Services Office.
This is the first year for Redfest in Austin. It is a three-day event
held at the Circuit of the Americas with Grand Marshall and
Festival Creator Jeff Foxworthy. This is a three-day celebration
‘The Sleeping Beauty’ by the
Austin Ballet at The Long Center
Saturday, May 10, $87 pp
Depart SCPL 12:45 p.m.; Return 6:45 p.m.
This Mother’s Day weekend, let yourself
be swept away into a sublime world of kings,
queens, fairy godmothers and storybook crea-
tures. The timeless tale of The Sleeping Beauty
comes to life in the most majestic classical bal-
let of all time, set to Tchaikovsky’s fabulous and familiar score.
Center mezzanine seats will grant you a spectacular view of this
gorgeous production featuring grand sets and exquisite costumes.
You will enjoy special appearances by fairy tale favorites like
Puss-in-Boots and Little Red Riding Hood. And of course we
can’t forget the kiss from the handsome prince – the kiss that
will create a memory to cherish happily ever after.
Following ourmatinee, wewill make a dinner stop at TheDomain
where a fine array of restaurants await your selection—Gourmet
Pizzas, Asian Fusion, Austin-styled Mexican, American Bistro
or Northern Italian—it’s a palate of wonderful treats.
Ticket cost includes transportation and center mezzanine seats.
Volunteer Trip Leader: Jerilee Prather
San Antonio Zoo with
Dinner at Paloma Blanca
Monday, May 12, $48 pp
Depart SCPL 9:30 a.m.; Return 7 p.m.
We are off to one of the best zoos
in the country! The renowned San Antonio zoo
has receivedmany commendations acknowledg-
ing its excellence in helping endangered species,
and it was one of the first cage-less zoos in the
U.S. It is home to over 9,000 animals and 750 species. Your ticket
includes general admission to the zoo, and youmay choose to add
to the experience on your own with a ride on the train or a visit
to the butterfly exhibit – and we know you will want to feed the
lorries. (Beware! These colorful little birds will keep coming back
to you for more nectar!) With over 35 public acres to explore, be
sure to wear comfortable shoes.
After our zoo visit, there’s no place better than Paloma Blanca
for a relaxing dinner. We will all have chips and salsa, salads,
and tres leche cake, plus your entrée. Entrée options (to be se-
lected with ticket purchase): chicken enchiladas, beef fajitas, or
vegetable chile relleno.
If you have a smart phone, go to the website of the zoo and down-
load the SAzoo-AR app (found under General Information tab).
This will allow you to get extra information when you come to
animals that have a special icon in their viewing area.
Ticket cost includes transportation, zoo admission, and dinner.
Volunteer Trip Leader: Bobbi Heuss
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