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Kelly O'Connor's Golden Afternoon, 2024, at Lottie Mae Lounge Steve Wrubel's Larsen, 2020, at Halles Art Barn Angela Fabbri's Lucky You, 2019, at Halles Art Barn Lottie Mae Lounge T wo new arrivals join the Round Top art scene at Halles Art Barn. The gallery, directed by Round Top Show Guide editor Candice Cowin, showcases a pair whose works speak to the Texas mystique: Steve Wrubel Collection and Texas Artists Today. Dallas photographer Wrubel's images will be permanently featured in the former. For the Spring Round Top Antiques & Design Show, he presents three series addressing the myth of the cowboy: "Rodeo," "American Giants," and "Cattle Drive." Texas Artists Today, curated by PaperCity's Catherine D. Anspon, spotlights Houston painter Angela Fabbri. The contemporary neo- pop artist is known for her signature backwards text and electric color palettes. Toast Wrubel and Fabbri at the artists' reception, Tuesday, March 25, 5:30 to 7:30 pm. Halles Art Barn, March 22 – April 5; after the show closes, open Fridays and Saturdays, 10 am – 5 pm; thehalles.com. Returning to The Halles is Libby Tilley Hogg's cheeky pop-up art gallery on wheels, Lottie Mae Lounge. Sited in a restored 1979 Airstream Sovereign trailer, Lottie Mae presents two talents: San Antonio's Kelly O'Connor and Austin-based Tobin Levy. O'Connor shows her retro collage prints and surreal sculptures, including ones crafted from wasp nests; Levy has a date with the past, recontextualizing found objects and imprinting photographs on metal. Lottie Mae Lounge at The Halles, Monday – Saturday, March 24 – 29. lottiemaelounge.com. Caitlin Hsu R ound Top is known for its three epic antiques and design shows in the spring, fall, and winter, which have grown to encompass not only antiques, but also world-class vintage and handmade fashion, contemporary art, and culinary delights. Now all the best that Round Top has to offer is available seven days a week, 365 days a year. Book a corporate event, company retreat, seminar, or create a private, bespoke experience for a small group of friends. Round Top Unlocked, a curated shopping experience, has the key to the must-see stores and unique experiences in this one-of-a- kind Texas town. Imagine strolling the aisles of the top venues without the crowds — with exclusive shopping opportunities and special repasts in between. To book and for more information, go to roundtopunlocked.com. Candice Cowin ROUND TOP UNLOCKED PRIVATE SHOPPING, DINING, AND BESPOKE EXPERIENCES ANY TIME OF YEAR HALLES ART BARN + LOTTIE MAE LOUNGE 88