We’ve got some talented people on the HPB&G staff.

Take Ash- Blaize, for example.

Not only is he a world-traveler and fluent in French, he’s a musician.  And he’ll be playing at the south location on Monday, October 18.

We’re having some Staff Picks on select Mondays in October, while the weather’s at its finest.  Come enjoy.

Staff Pick:  Ash- Blaize with iaMher

Monday, 10/19

7:00 – 9:00

And of course, it’s a Tony’s Southern Fried Chicken night, too.  Just another reason to visit one of Austin’s favorite restaurants.

Danny Brooks freely admits that he’s a Texan trapped in a Canadian body.

We don’t know what else is trapped in there, but this is what he sounds like.

And here’s a video:Danny Brooks & band at Stubbs
Danny Brooks will be our special guest on Tuesday, 9/28. Come on out.   But be warned:  Danny’s music has a way of putting you into a different place, lifting you up out of a funk and setting your mind on higher things!

BluesDay Tuesday with Danny Brooks and Jimi Lee

9/28

7:30 – 9:30

To make it a perfect evening, it’s a Tony’s Southern Fried Chicken night, too.  Come enjoy one a good restaurant in Austin and hear live music, too!

At our Westgate location in south Austin, a 3/4 wood wall separates some of the seating.   Anne Ducote, our art curator, has taken to calling it “the island.”

As it turns out, it makes a really nice spot to display small to moderately-sized artwork.   Diners at tables for 2 and 4 sit close to the art.  It’s a different point of view, a different experience.

And now’s a good time to come check it out, because you can get up close & personal with images like this:

"Dream On" and more of William Burkhardt's photos of the Umlauf Sculpture garden are displayed at the "island" section at our Westgate location.

"Face #11" - photo by William Burkhardt

"Nice Stretch" -- photo by William Burkhardt

William Burkhardt is an artist and architect (is that redundant?), who’s lived in Austin since 1994.

Here’s what he says about his photos of Umlauf Sculpture Garden came about:

I take long walks with my camera and had wandered in there one afternoon, was completely stunned by what I found and struggled to find some way to capture something of it. I spent the rest of the afternoon there, mostly shooting faces: I’m profoundly struck by the expressive beauty, character and diversity of emotion portrayed in the sculptures – like anything complex, they demand exploration and offer themselves to a variety of interpretations. We’re lucky to have such a treasure so close to us.

We think we’re lucky to have Mr. Burkhardt share his work with us, too.

Come see it while you can.

Photographs by William Burkhardt

Aug 19 – Oct 9

Hyde Park Bar & Grill south at Westgate, on the island wall

We find ourselves at a loss for words on this one.

Let’s just say that Bluesday Tuesday is usually held down by our man Jimi Lee and a Special Guest, and it would take a lot to fill those shoes.

But on this particular Tuesday, Jimi Lee’s in Germany.

Luckily, Ben Stevens is up to the task.

And, given that he plays with some of the region’s top talent, we’re saying “friends” will appear, too, because you just never know who he’ll bring with him or who will drop by.

Ben Stevens brings his singular take on the blues to Hyde Park Bar & Grill south on Tuesday, Sept 14.

Bluesday Tuesday with Ben Stevens & Friends

Hyde Park Bar & Grill south @ Westgate

7:30 – 9:30pm

Tues, Sept 14

Stand Up by Sitting Down.   That’s the motto for AIDS Services of Austin’s Dining For Life, the annual fundraiser that’s also named Austin’s “Best Food Event.”

A portion of your purchase at Hyde Park Bar & Grill on Monday, Sept 13 goes to AIDS Services of Austin

We’re proud to support this fine organization and urge you to visit us or any participating restaurant. (But really we hope you’ll pick one of Austin’s best restaurants — us!)

Dining For Life, to benefit AIDS Services of Austin

Monday, Sept 13

A portion of your purchase goes to AIDS Services of Austin*

* Purchases made with Groupon and other discounts coupons will not apply toward the fundraiser.  Thanks for your understanding.

Don’t sleep through this one.

Sheri Mays' engaging portraits on display at HPB&G south 8/22 - 10/3

Work by Sheri Mays and Kim Bernson is on display at Hyde Park Bar & Grill south at Westgate from August 22 to October 3.

Mays’ work is very large, engaging portraits.

Bernson’s work features amazing views into the hearts of flowers.

Nymphaea by Kim Bernson

You owe your eyes a treat, now, don’t you?  Here’s your chance.

Art by Kim Bernson & Sheri Mays on display

Hyde Park Bar & Grill south @ Westgate

8/22 – 10/3

After 36 years, we can safely declare it a good idea.

The 36th Annual Firehouse Festival will once again celebrate the firehouse in historic Hyde Park neighborhood, a firehouse that has been saved not once, but twice, by the good citizens of the Hyde Park Neighborhood Association.

Get all the details here at the Firehouse Festival website.

the 36th Annual Firehouse Festival will be Sun, Oct 24

Now, here’s the most important part:  There Will Be A Parade.  We’re talkingHalloween costumes and decorated wheels (stollers, scooters, trikes, bikes and skateboards)!

Parade starts 3:30pm at Shipe Park, and ends at 4pm at the Firehouse.  Here’s the route:

The Parade Route

After the parade there will be live music, family-friendly activites, treats, and prizes for best child, adult and pet costumes.

Sounds like a great way to spend a beautiful fall afternoon in Austin, TX.

Firehouse Festival

Hyde Park Neighborhood Association

Shipe Park to Hyde Park Firehouse

Sun, Oct 24, 3:30 – 6pm

THIS EVENT RAINED OUT — SO SORRY — WE’LL RE-BOOK TONY & STEVE ASAP

Last time Tony Airoldi played at Bluesday Tuesday, he’d stopped by to sit in with his long-time friend Steve Carter.

Tony Airoldi plays a mean guitar

It sounded so good nobody wanted him to leave and it made for a most memorable evening.

This time around, Tony’s back as the featured guest and we suspect friend Steve Carter may return the favor and sit in,  or any of Tony’s long-time musical pals from Austin (as one might expect for musician who was once a member of the Armadillo World Headquarters’ house band).

His current location on the musical highway finds Tony at a place influenced strongly by Djano Reinhardt and Stephane Grappelli.   Not a bad duo to be hanging out with musically.

Come hear Tony, Jimi Lee and who knows whoever else the winds bring in on Tuesday, Sept 7.

BLUESDAY TUESDAY WITH TONY AIROLDI & JIMI LEE

Hyde Park Bar  & Grill south – 4521 Westgate, 899-2700

7:30-9:30pm

No formal cover, please pay-what-you-can to the band.