The Location Managers Guild International (LMGI) is the largest organization of Location Managers and Location Scouts in the motion picture, television, commercial and print production industries. Their membership plays a vital role in the creativ
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LMGI COMPASS | Fall 2020 • 29 MUSTŒSEE PLACE: It's hard not to have Barton Springs Pool on your list, an outdoor swimming pool measuring three acres and filled entirely with water from nearby natural springs with a year-round temperature of around 68 degress Fahrenheit. Close to downtown, easy access and the perfect place to cool off in the summer heat. FAVORITE SHOP: Uncommon Objects—A great emporium of transcendent junk in every corner of the building that is outfitted from 24 different antique sellers showcasing their unique personalities. Just wander around looking at the eye candy or find any unique gifts you might need. FAVORITE RESTAURANT: Polvo's—It's the first Mexican place I ate at when I moved to Austin and a place I still frequent even though they keep reprinting their menus with new prices! You can't beat the frozen margaritas and salsa bar though! PLACE TO SEE BY NIGHT: Congress Avenue Bridge—See the largest urban bat colony in the world take flight at dusk then walk along Butler Hike & Bike Trail by the lake to the Long Center City Terrace (which is comprised of the compression ring from the old Palmer Auditorium it replaces) and internally lighted with colored lights showcasing a great view of the Austin skyline and twinkling lights across Lady Bird Lake. BEST DAY TRIP: Fredericksburg, TX—Founded by German settlers 175 years ago, it still has all the charm, shops and schnitzel you can handle. It's a great jumping- off point for exploring the hill country wine region or hiking to the summit of the pink granite dome at Enchanted Rock State Park. FAVORITE NEIGHBORHOOD: Hyde Park—Just north of downtown and the University of Texas. quaint bunga- lows and one of the 17 remaining his- toric moon towers—huge electric street- lights from the 1890s dot the landscape. A mixture of college students, artists, Spider House Paul's Private Tour families and professionals. Great res- taurants, bars, stores and more. FAVORITE LOCAL ARTIST: Blue Lapis Light—An aerial dance company that places harnessed danc- ers on bridges, buildings and power plant stacks seeking to transform ur- ban environments into inspired works of art. I witnessed my first performance of theirs on the unfinished shell of the now torn down Intel building down- town in 2006 watching dancers float in and out of the concrete columns in the air. Magical and must be seen. BEST BAR/CLUB: Donn's Depot—Step back in time into an old train depot with attached box cars that has free popcorn, strong drinks and a mixed crowd of regulars, including seniors that love to dance to the live music. See Donn playing the keys on Tuesday and Fridays. BEST PLACE TO HEAR MUSIC: ACL Live at Moody Theater—Not a bad spot in the venue to hear your favorite band. Plus, it's air conditioned for the warm summer months and has Tito's on well. BEST VANTAGE POINT/SCENIC VIEW: Pfluger Pedestrian Bridge—Great views of the growing city and the old Seaholm Power Plant downtown as you walk, run or bike over Lady Bird Lake. Bonus points when a train is going across the neighboring trestle bridge. Butterfly Bridge