14th Annual Champagne Brunch and Auction Join emcee Judy Maggio and the Breast Cancer Resource Centers of Texas in welcoming Emmy Award-winning actress Rue McClanahan (“Golden Girls”) as she shares her thoughts on “Aging Gracefully” and surviving breast cancer.
Bright Leaf Open House Bright Leaf is 216 natural acres within the city limits of Austin. Come visit this urban jewel that the Austin Chronicle names "Best Walk in the Park" 2008.
Digital Filmmaking for Adults Learn how to make a short film from writing the characters to submitting it to festivals. This hands-on course will take you through the process of making a short film from script to screen. Learn everything you need to know from screenwriting, shooting, scheduling, marketing, sound, directing, festivals. The class will be broken into small filmmaking teams.
McMurtrie Farms Event Venue's Grand Opening! McMurtrie Farms is proud to launch our wedding and event Venues! Brides will be treated to door prizes, a showcase of wonderful wedding vendors as well as viewing our grounds.
Texas Renewable Energy Roundup and Green Living Fair More than 7,500 Texans came to the Texas Hill Country last year to explore products and technology geared to sustainable green-living choices (including water conservation and rainwater collection); and larger crowds are expected this year.
Wesley's Intergenerational Choir Concert Come join in the celebration and hear the Word proclaimed! Admission is free and you will be blessed as we come together to Praise and Worship Him! Reception to follow.
Bright Leaf Open House Bright Leaf is 216 natural acres within the city limits of Austin. Come visit this urban jewel that the Austin Chronicle names "Best Walk in the Park" 2008.
Digital Filmmaking for Adults Learn how to make a short film from writing the characters to submitting it to festivals. This hands-on course will take you through the process of making a short film from script to screen. Learn everything you need to know from screenwriting, shooting, scheduling, marketing, sound, directing, festivals. The class will be broken into small filmmaking teams.
Free Community Workshop: Freedom From Allergies: Naturally The Foundation for Wellness Professionals, a national wellness non-profit organization, will be hosting a free community workshop focused on educating the public about the underlying causes of allergies and natural approaches to eliminating, preventing and treating allergies.
HT Alumni Musicians Star in Gospel to Jazz Concert Musical greats and Huston-Tillotson University graduates, Louie Carrington, ’71 and Carolyn Thompson, ’81, will star in Gospel to Jazz on September 28, 2009 in Austin, Texas.
Introduction to Photoshop This workshop will introduce you to the foundations of Adobe Photoshop and provide you with the tools you need to dive into your own projects. We will cover various topics including file formats, tools, history, actions, blend modes, text, filters, and working with images for web, video, print and photography. You will get hands-on experience through in-class projects. You will create a poster, enhance photos, and more.
Poe Film Series: The Fall of the House of Usher and La Chute de la maison Usher The Harry Ransom Center kicks off the Poe Film Series with two silent classics, The Fall of the House of Usher (1928), directed by James Sibley Watson and Melville Webber, and a French adaptation, La Chute de la maison Usher (1928), directed by Jean Epstein.
AWT Tech Tuesday Join us for our first Tech Tuesday of the season, to learn how technology innovations for the disabled can both level the playing field for them as well as provide benefits for a variety of groups. With our increased longevity comes more frequent occurrence of disabilities. This is creating increased demand to make accessible technology more widely available and to design unique tools that meet specific challenges.
Bright Leaf Open House Bright Leaf is 216 natural acres within the city limits of Austin. Come visit this urban jewel that the Austin Chronicle names "Best Walk in the Park" 2008.
Digital Filmmaking for Adults Learn how to make a short film from writing the characters to submitting it to festivals. This hands-on course will take you through the process of making a short film from script to screen. Learn everything you need to know from screenwriting, shooting, scheduling, marketing, sound, directing, festivals. The class will be broken into small filmmaking teams.
The Allan House Fall Open House & Bridal Showcase Join us for an intimate evening of cocktails and hors d'oeuvres featuring some of Austin's finest wedding professionals. The Allan House will be decorated for a mock ceremony and reception to help you envision your special day. Let The Allan House make your dream wedding a reality!
The APRC Fall Extravaganza The APRC’s Fall Extravaganza Banquet will be held on Tuesday, September 29, 2009, with doors opening at 6:15 p.m. at the UT Alumni Center, 2110 San Jacinto Blvd., Austin, TX 78712.
Actors from the London Stage Perform King Lear Actors from the London Stage returns to The University of Texas at Austin this fall with a production of King Lear. Employing just five actors to assume all the roles in a Shakespearean drama, Actors from the London Stage performances are minimalist in terms of props and staging, intimate and compelling.
Bright Leaf Open House Bright Leaf is 216 natural acres within the city limits of Austin. Come visit this urban jewel that the Austin Chronicle names "Best Walk in the Park" 2008.
Digital Filmmaking for Adults Learn how to make a short film from writing the characters to submitting it to festivals. This hands-on course will take you through the process of making a short film from script to screen. Learn everything you need to know from screenwriting, shooting, scheduling, marketing, sound, directing, festivals. The class will be broken into small filmmaking teams.
Go Texan Chef Showdown at the Hyatt, benefitting the Capital Area Food Bank Hyatt Regency Austin hosts the first annual Go Texan Chef Showdown, featuring Featuring Chefs Kevin Dee of SWB, Todd Duplechan of Trio, and Stephen Bonin of The Driskill Grill. The Chef Showdown is a "Top Chef"-style competition; 10% of proceeds benefit the Capital Area Food Bank.
Royal Fig Supper Club Cafe Royal Fig Supper Club is a truly unique dining experience and takes place only twice each season. Each event is held at a different venue around the greater Austin area and is limited to 30 diners.
Scott & White Healthcare-Round Rock Blood Drive All donors will receive a free t-shirt, water bottle, pint of Blue Bell ice cream, the chance to win the choice of any $200 gift card, and 1 in 3 chances to win a two-night stay at Residence Inn in Temple.
THE SOUND & THE JURY BATTLE OF THE BANDS AT ANTONE’S The Sound & the Jury (S&J) is a virtual battle of the indie bands with the ultimate grand prize: a spot on the Dell Stage at the 2009 Austin City Limits Music Festival.
73rd Annual NAACP State Convention NAACP Annual Texas State Conference. The Texas State NAACP will hold its 73rd Annual State convention in Austin, TX from Thursday, October 1st through Saturday October 3rd at the Airport Hilton, located at 9515 Hotel Drive Austin, 78719. The Texas State Convention gathers NAACP chapters from all over the state of Texas in the Capital city to celebrate 100 years of NAACP history.
Bright Leaf Open House Bright Leaf is 216 natural acres within the city limits of Austin. Come visit this urban jewel that the Austin Chronicle names "Best Walk in the Park" 2008.
Digital Filmmaking for Adults Learn how to make a short film from writing the characters to submitting it to festivals. This hands-on course will take you through the process of making a short film from script to screen. Learn everything you need to know from screenwriting, shooting, scheduling, marketing, sound, directing, festivals. The class will be broken into small filmmaking teams.
eDOORWAYS “SOLVE” Doorway Launch eDOOWAYS, an Austin-based technology company, will be soft-launching its “SOLVE” doorway in Austin on October 1, 2009.
Give and Receive Event Round Rock/Austin, TX…Based on the success of two previous events, Stein Mart has again partnered with The Salvation Army for the national Give & Receive clothing drive, October 1-3. In a year that has brought financial challenges to many Americans and with the winter months fast approaching, Stein Mart and The Salvation Army have decided to team up for the second time in 2009 to help those who might be in need of clothes for the winter season.
Salsa Aerobics Classes Any woman in need of a space to relax, have a good time, exercise, sweat and learn about rhythm and coordination. Don't be shy and try it out!
Scare the Dickens out of Us Writing Contest Contest is open to published and unpublished writers alike. Ghost Stories—set in the month of December-- with a character from Charles Dickens works --4,000 words or less. All genres accepted. All publication rights remain with the author.
Small Business at Work: Self-Employment Opportunity Summit Are you looking for a job? Are you tired of working for someone else? Think you have what it takes to start a small business? Do you have the next big idea but have no idea where to start? If you answered YES to any of the questions above, then the Small Business @ Work (SB@W) Self-Employment Opportunity Summit is for you!
Wooldridge Park free Kickoff Festival for Get Your Art On month The Greater Austin Creative Alliance kicks off it’s month-long Get Your Art On celebration with an afternoon of family fun showcasing multiple creative genres at Wooldridge Park, in conjunction with the park’s 100 years, 100 events centennial celebration. In a festival atmosphere, participants of all ages will have ample entertainment throughout the event, and KLBJ AM will be on scene.
YMCA Pumpkin Patch Are you ready for Halloween? Well, the one item every house needs to set the mood for the season is a pumpkin and the YMCA’s Camp Twin Lakes in Cedar Park (located adjacent to the Twin Lakes Family YMCA) has the best selection around for you to choose from. Stop by between Oct. 1 and Oct. 31 for your chance to pick out and purchase your very own jack-o-lantern.
Advanced Final Cut Pro This two-day course provides extensive must-know professional techniques for cutting dialogue scenes, action scenes, multi-camera projects, scene by scene color correction, and more. The class also covers Soundtrack Pro, audio finishing, managing clips and media, and work flows. This course is designed for existing Final Cut Pro users who wish to increase their skill level through learning advanced features and workflows.
Bright Leaf Open House Bright Leaf is 216 natural acres within the city limits of Austin. Come visit this urban jewel that the Austin Chronicle names "Best Walk in the Park" 2008.
Digital Filmmaking for Adults Learn how to make a short film from writing the characters to submitting it to festivals. This hands-on course will take you through the process of making a short film from script to screen. Learn everything you need to know from screenwriting, shooting, scheduling, marketing, sound, directing, festivals. The class will be broken into small filmmaking teams.
Live From the Plaza: Kalu James Free lunchtime concert by Kalu James on the plaza at City Hall!
An optional $6.50 lunch special will be offered by Zen.
Navratri - A Dance Festival At this festival, everyone comes together to celebrate life through various community activities, including performing traditional dances such as garba and dandiya raas. Garba is a graceful dance performed in a circle, often around a centerpiece of flowers and lamps. Dandiya raas is a fast-paced dance which is traditionally performed with colorfully decorated sticks.
Season Opener To open the season, Ballet Austin pairs two of dance's most recognized ballets, Swan Lake, Act II (Tchaikovsky) and the world premiere of Stephen Mills' interpretation of The Firebird(Stravinsky).
Small Business Accounting - City of Austin SBDP Accounting provides the framework to evaluate the financial health and success of a business. Small Business Accounting is a practical introduction to basic accounting concepts and the primary financial statements.
World Championship Knife & Tomahawk Throwing The International Knife Throwers Hall of Fame based in Austin, Texas will be hosting Knife Throwers from all over the world at the IKTHOF World Knife Throwing Championships.
WWII Oral History Project Celebrates 10th Anniversary and Expands to Include Korean and Vietnam Wars Dozens of World War II military veterans and their families, along with elected officials, academicians, college students, and Latino community leaders from across the United States will convene in Austin to celebrate the 10th anniversary of the U.S. Latino/Latina WWII Oral History Project at the University of Texas-Austin.
YMCA Haunted House You may not want to enter Twin Lakes Park on Friday & Saturday evenings from 7:00 p.m. – 11:00 p.m. this October … it’s more than just haunted, it’s possessed! The question is … can you muster the nerve to enter Camp Twin Lakes’ annual Haunted House in Cedar Park?
15th Annual Hairy Man Festival This family friendly, fun-centered event raises money for many local charities, offers a full day of food, arts & crafts, children’s activities, and hosts special performances and live music all day.
9th Annual Kiwanis Club of Bastrop 5k Toad Trot A 5k run or walk through the beautiful Lost Pines of Bastrop State Park. There are multiple age divisions from 14 & under to 70 & better, with trophies for top male and female.
Advanced Final Cut Pro This two-day course provides extensive must-know professional techniques for cutting dialogue scenes, action scenes, multi-camera projects, scene by scene color correction, and more. The class also covers Soundtrack Pro, audio finishing, managing clips and media, and work flows. This course is designed for existing Final Cut Pro users who wish to increase their skill level through learning advanced features and workflows.
Art of Animation & Animation Workflow Learn from Animé aficionado Sami Inoue-Harte who has worked as an animator on Lilo & Stitch 2 and is the voice of the famous Chocobo in Final Fantasy! Professional animator Dominic Vitucci also will help teach the class.
Banned Books Concert Eclectic director of PKWproductions, P. Kellach Waddle, presents a free banned books tribute event at BookPeople that includes lectures, commentary and three new pieces by P. Kellach Waddle in celebration of the 2009 Banned Books Week, a popular event that reached capacity in 2008.
Bright Leaf Open House Bright Leaf is 216 natural acres within the city limits of Austin. Come visit this urban jewel that the Austin Chronicle names "Best Walk in the Park" 2008.
CHARITY GARAGE SALE - Benefiting Ay Chihauhua Rescue Two-day garage sale benefiting AY CHIHUAHUA RESCUE, a nonprofit organization dedicated to rescuing, rehabilitating and re-homing Chihuahuas in dire need of care. All funds raised go directly to ACR's medical fun!
Digital Filmmaking 1 - SUMMER CAMP (Session 2) This introductory course provides hands-on exercises in composition, camera movement, storyboarding, image, sound development and editing instruction in Final Cut Pro. Each student shoots numerous digital video exercises during class.
Digital Filmmaking for Adults Learn how to make a short film from writing the characters to submitting it to festivals. This hands-on course will take you through the process of making a short film from script to screen. Learn everything you need to know from screenwriting, shooting, scheduling, marketing, sound, directing, festivals. The class will be broken into small filmmaking teams.
From Here to Eternity 5K Walk/Run The sixth annual “From Here To Eternity” 5-K Walk/Run, hosted by the Friends of San Marcos Cemetery, will begin at 8 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 3, 2009.
Teen Acting on Camera This course is designed to prepare students for being on-camera as quickly as possible. Many acting schools will spend weeks, months, even years on theater games and exercises before they give their students actual scenes to perform. At ASoF, we prepare you immediately for the auditions you will be attending. The focus is on scene preparation for auditions and during filmmaking.
The 15th Annual “Gift of Life” Golf Tournament The 15th Annual “Gift of Life” Golf Tournament benefiting Shrine Hospital Charities will be held October 3, 2009 at 8:00 a.m. on the Cowan Creek Course in Sun City, Georgetown, Texas.
Voters' Guide For Central Texas Election Information, including a list of statewide candidates and links to county voting locations, click the link. Primary election day is March 2. The general election is Nov. 2.
Tuesday morning, a judge agreed to hear a divorce case between a same-sex couple. This is the second case heard in Texas. Do you agree with his decision to hear the case?
