Movie in the Park
Aug 2 - Nov 1, 2008
Dottie Jordan Park
2803 Loyola Lane
Austin,
TX 78723
(512) 971-7907
NAME: Movie in the Park
COST: Free
EVENT DATE: 8/2/2008
DESCRIPTION: Join us for Award Winning International/Art films in the park on the first and third Saturdays of each month thru November 1, 2008.
Saturday, August 2 is "Beat the Drum". A film from South Africa about a young orphaned boy who leaves his rural village and begins a journey to Johannesburg in search of family but finds "community" and "purpose" instead.
Winner of 30 international awards.
VENUE INFORMATION
NAME: Dottie Jordan Park
ADDRESS:
2803 Loyola Lane
Austin, TX 78723
PHONE: 512-971-7907
NAME: Cynthia Camlin: Extremities & Marianne Green: Silence and Sound
COST: free
EVENT DATE: 8/14/2008
TIMES DESCRIPTION: Opening Reception: 14 August, 2008:
6-8 pm
Show ends: 20 September, 2008
Summer Gallery Hours (July & August): Tues-Sat: 12-5pm
Regular Gallery Hours: Tues-Sat: 11-6pm
DESCRIPTION: Cynthia Camlin's works on paper (watercolor, ink & gouache) "combine chance procedures and different mark-making strategies to build images of melting icebergs."
Marianne Green's patterned oil on canvas paintings featured ornate domestic motifs. These works portray the appearance of organization and tranquility under a beautiful facade while alluding to submerged chaos.
VENUE INFORMATION
NAME: d berman gallery
ADDRESS:
1701 Guadalupe St.
Austin , Tx. 78701
PHONE: 512.477.8877
NAME: Celebrating the Survivor Spirit
COST: Free
EVENT DATE: 9/13/2008
DESCRIPTION: The goal of Celebrating the Survivor Spirit is to provide survivors and their allies an opportunity to come forward, meet and hear from each other and begin forming a community of survivors in the healing process. The event begins with an "Open Hanging and Mike Sign-Up" where survivors are invited to come to the Austin Yoga School to display art and sign-up for use of the space and/or microphone to share spoken word, dance or a musical performance. Due to the content and spirit of the evening, this event is not appropriate for children under 12.
VENUE INFORMATION
NAME: Austin Yoga School
ADDRESS:
1122- C South Lamar Blvd
Austin, TX 78704
PHONE:
ITALIAN FESTIVAL!!!! Join us, with your family and friends for lots of fun and entertainment to help fundraise for the Austin Museum of Art (A.M.O.A) Ferrari car show, Moto Guzzi, Aprilia & Ducati scooters, olive oil tasting, arts and crafts, portraits, italian fashion, italian food, gelato, espresso, wine, live music, lyric opera, face painting, Roman massages, jewelry, bocce games, mediterranean belly dancing, ballon twisters and much more!!
Price: $10.00 for adults, FREE for kids under 12 years old
When: Sunday, September 14 from 4pm-9pm
For tickets, please contact:
Erin Murphy (Facilities Rental Manager) at 512-458-8191 ext.255
NAME: Third Annual Fairly Traded Pakistani Rug and Craft Event
COST: free
EVENT DATE: 9/18/2008
TIMES DESCRIPTION: Sept 17-22, 12pm-7pm daily
DESCRIPTION: Support fair wages for disadvantaged artisans in developing countries. Heirloom quality, handmade rugs from Pakistan selling alongside chocolates, coffee and crafts. Oriental rug expert Gil Melo speaking on history and craftsmanship. Live music, refreshments, learn about and support fair trade!
VENUE INFORMATION
NAME: Holy Cross Lutheran Church
ADDRESS:
4622 S Lamar Blvd
Austin, tx 78704
PHONE:
NAME: Ecumenical candlelight Taizé prayer for Christian unity
COST: Free
EVENT DATE: 9/19/2008
DESCRIPTION: This ecumenical prayer for Christian unity with music from Taizé brings Austin-area Christians together for an hour of meditative singing with live instrumental accompaniment, Scripture readings, and silent prayer (John 17:20-23).
VENUE INFORMATION
NAME: St. Mary Cathedral
ADDRESS:
203 E. 10th St.
Austin, TX 78216
PHONE: 512-476-6182
2008 Walk for PKD
Saturday, Sep 20th 2008
The Shops at Arbor Trials
Loop 1 and William Cannon
Austin,
TX 78746
(512) 555-5555
NAME: 2008 Walk for PKD
COST: $15.00
EVENT DATE: 9/20/2008
DESCRIPTION: Walk for a Cure ! Registration: 8:00 am Walk: 9:00 am. Awards, silent aution & snacks: 10:00 am
VENUE INFORMATION
NAME: The Shops at Arbor Trials
ADDRESS:
Loop 1 and William Cannon
Austin, TX
NAME: Growing Young Expo
WEBSITE: www.growingyoungexpo.com
TYPE: 27
COST: $20
EVENT DATE: 9/20/2008
TIMES DESCRIPTION: Saturday, Sept. 20, and Sunday, Sept. 21
DESCRIPTION: The Growing Young Expo is the premier travel, health, wellness and lifestyle event for baby boomers. The event will feature booths, workshops and speakers. Keynote speakers include Marilu Henner, Adriane Berg, Donna Fisher, Jim Comer and Richard Vogt.
NAME: A Legacy of Quilts
COST: $6 adult, Seniors $5, under 12 FREE
EVENT DATE: 9/26/2008
TIMES DESCRIPTION: September 26-28, 2008
Friday & Saturday, 10am-6pm, Sunday 12pm-6pm
DESCRIPTION: Quilt Show featuring over 350 quilts, demonstrations, children's area, vendors, silent auction, donation quilt , appraisals, and more!
Join 600+ Austin Area Quilt Guild members in celebrating our 30th year at the biennial Quilt Show: A Legacy of Quilts, Pearls of Wisdome from Our First 30 Years!
VENUE INFORMATION
NAME: Crockett Center
ADDRESS:
10601 N. Lamar Blcd
Austin, TX 78753
PHONE: 512-288-7288
NAME: Austin Marine Executive Association Networking Lunch
COST: $10
EVENT DATE: 9/26/2008
DESCRIPTION: More information at:
www.AustinMarineEA.org
VENUE INFORMATION
NAME: American Legion Travis Post 76
ADDRESS:
2201 Veterans Drive
Austin, Texas 78703
2nd Annual Karamu Benefitting Round Rock Area Serving Ct
Saturday, Sep 27th 2008
Texas Disposal Systems Exotic Game Ranch
12200 Carl Road
Creedmoor,
TX 78610
(512) 244-2431
NAME: 2nd Annual Karamu Benefitting Round Rock Area Serving Ct
COST: 100.00 per person
EVENT DATE: 9/27/2008
DESCRIPTION: Come join us for an exciting adventure including a safari adventure with African Dancers, dinner, dancing, entertainment provided by Comedian Chonda Pierce, and a live auction. All proceeds will benefit the Round Rock Area Serving Center. The event will take place on September 27th from 7-10pm at the Texas Disposal Systems Exotic Game Ranch in Creedmoor, Texas. For ticket information, please contact Lori Scott at 244-2431 or Darlene Snow of Pizzazz Productions at 888-867-9197.
VENUE INFORMATION
NAME: Texas Disposal Systems Exotic Game Ranch
ADDRESS:
12200 Carl Road
Creedmoor, Texas 78610-2184
PHONE: 512-244-2431
NAME: Fall Fest (formerly Family Affair)
EVENT DATE: 9/27/2008
DESCRIPTION: 27th annual Fall Fest at St. Ignatius Catholic Church in South Austin. The day will include food booths, game booths, arts & crafts, live entertainment, Mariachis, Tejano music, live and silent auctions, bingo, pony rides, petting zoo
VENUE INFORMATION
NAME: St. Ignatius Catholic Church
ADDRESS:
126 W. Oltorf
Austin, TX 78704
PHONE: 442-3602
NAME: Penman PR Certification Course
COST: Early registration until August 25: $395 - After August 25: $595
EVENT DATE: 10/14/2008
TIMES DESCRIPTION: Three-day course - October 14 through 16
DESCRIPTION: Penman PR Certification Course is designed for recareering adults, adults re-entering the workforce and recent graduates interested in combining their current skills with practical PR training to enter a career in public relations. Taught by BlabberMouth PR and CameronWeeks Public Relations practicing PR professionals, the courses use case practice, theory and role play to help participants develop a strategic approach to managing public perception.
VENUE INFORMATION
NAME: St. Edwards Professional Education Center
ADDRESS:
9420 Research Blvd, Echelon III
Austin, TX 78759
PHONE: 512.218.0401
Gospel music fans everywhere are "Lovin' Life" as Bill Gaither and his Homecoming Friends bring their inspirational music and message across America with the Gaither Homecoming "Lovin' Life" Tour 2008 hitting the Frank Erwin Center on October 17 at 7PM.
Hot on the heels of the release of their latest CD, Lovin' Life, The Gaither Vocal Band, along with a bevy of beloved Homecoming artists, share the classic and timely Gospel sounds of the Gaither phenomenon live with audiences in more than 32 cities. Few events have the ability to bring people together the way Gaither Homecoming concerts do. Year after year, Bill Gaither showcases the very best talent in the world of Gospel music, entertaining both young and old, and winning new fans with every performance.
Joining Gaither are the Gaither Vocal Band; Ernie Haase & Signature Sound; Jeff & Sheri Easter; Janet Paschal; Gordon Mote and Ben Speer (all artists subject to change). This cavalcade of talent has been honored with countless awards, including Grammys, Doves and The NARAS President's Merit Award. In 2000, Bill and Gloria Gaither were presented with the first ever "Songwriter of the Century" award by ASCAP. They also received the 2008 Sachem, the state of Indiana's highest award.
For more information visit: http://www.uterwincenter.com/ .
For tickets visit: www.TexasBoxOffice.com or call 512-477-6060
NAME: 9th Annual Down Syndrome Buddy Walk
EVENT DATE: 10/19/2008
DESCRIPTION: The Buddy Walk is a one-mile walk and family fun festival in which anyone can participate without special training. It is a wonderful, heart-warming event that celebrates the many abilities and accomplishments of people with Down syndrome. After the Buddy Walk, DSACT holds a family festival. Activities will include live musical performances by Joe McDermott, Monte Warden and Elvis, wagon rides, swimming, paddle boat rides, pony rides, kids games and entertainment, raffle and silent auction, sport mascots, community exhibitors, food and lots of fun! We encourage people with Down syndrome to invite "Buddies" everyone from friends and family to teachers, legislators, doctors to join them on the Buddy Walk. Every participant helps promote the importance of understanding, acceptance and awareness.
VENUE INFORMATION
NAME: Reunion Ranch
ADDRESS:
850 C. R. 255
Georgetown, TX 78633
PHONE: (512) 515-6200
Come celebrate Austin's caves and groundwater! This family fun festival educates citizens about the importance of the Edwards Aquifer and its recharge features. Activities will include informational booths, hands-on children's activities, short caving adventures, and prize drawings. The cost is FREE!!
For more information contact Jennee Galland at jennifer@bseacd.org or 512-282-8441
NAME: Heart O' Texas Orchid Society's 8th Annual New Growers Seminar, Exhibit and Plant Sale
COST: Free
EVENT DATE: 10/25/2008
DESCRIPTION: Lectures will include the 6 variables: Light, Water, Air, Temperature, Growing medium & Fertilizing (called feeding). There will also be a lecture on Pest and Diseases. Free handouts will be available which are designed for the beginner to form a base on how to grow different orchids, both in the home and outdoors. Good information, questions answered, refreshments available. No charge for the seminar or exhibit, just come and learn. There will be orchid society members there to help answer questions.
VENUE INFORMATION
NAME: Zilker Botanical Garden Center
ADDRESS:
2220 Barton Springs Road
Austin, Texas 78746
PHONE: 512-477-8672
Following the national success of her previous Tony-attracting shows, "The Royal Tour" and "Back with a Vengeance," Dame Edna Everage the international housewife, therapist, gigastar, guru, and celebrity confidant, is currently crafting her latest, exciting entertainment strategies on her private estate in her native Australia.
All will soon be revealed with "Dame Edna-Live and Intimate" to her adoring, loyal, and fashionably slim US audiences. Dame Edna will display her unique genius within a new and vibrantly stimulating theatrical infrastructure.
Dame Edna said today "I don't do shows, I make history. In a spooky way I am theater in the making. My shows are really not shows at all; they are not Events at all, they are Miracles which you can proudly tell your grandchildren you witnessed.
http://www.dame-edna.com/
