September 2019
WAR REMAINS: DAN CARLIN PRESENTS AN IMMERSIVE MEMORY
“War Remains” is a category-defining experience from MWM Immersive that uses virtual reality to give audiences a taste of one of the most extreme battlefields in history – The Western Front of the First World War. As educational as it is exhilarating, the experience blends Dan Carlin’s classic narrative style with moments of unfettered combat to bring viewers closer to history than ever before. Physical and virtual elements combine to create a visceral, realistic simulation far more immersive than a…
Find out more »Stories to Tell
The Harry Ransom Center houses some of the world's most significant collections relating to literature, art, photography, film, and the performing arts. More than 42 million manuscripts, 5 million photographs, 1 million rare books, and 100,000 artworks document our cultural history and the creative process. Many stories can be told through the Center's collections. “Stories to Tell” is a rotating exhibition conveying stories of inspiration, innovation, collaboration, and frustration often associated with the creative work of leading writers and artists.…
Find out more »Barton Hill Farm’s Fall Festival & Pumpkin Patch
Barton Hill Farm’s Fall Festival & Pumpkin Patch is a gathering of all those fun fall activities into one place. An incredible pumpkin patch, corn maze, farm animals, backyard games, face paintings, Live music, food and drinks, etc. Set amidst 100-year old Cottonwoods overlooking the Colorado River, Barton Hill Farms is the Fall-Family destination for Central Texans. Located between Bastrop and Austin, Barton Hill Farms is only a short drive from the bustling city life. For five straight weekends this…
Find out more »October 2019
Let’s Roam’s Austin Scavenger Hunt: Austin Ghost Hunt
A tour of the haunted sites in downtown Austin including pubs, hotels, and mansion that will make you never want to leave home! Download the Let’s Roam scavenger hunt app and start exploring today! Tourist, local, or new to town, this is a lively small group activity that anyone can enjoy. Lace up your walking shoes and get ready to experience the city like you never have before. Snap pics, race against the clock, and put your navigation skills to…
Find out more »2019 LIVESTRONG Challenge
Join us for the 2019 LIVESTRONG Challenge benefiting the revolutionary LIVESTRONG Cancer Institutes of the Dell Medical School at The University of Texas at Austin! Since 1997, we have been changing cancer care in Austin and beyond, and we are excited to be able to reach even more survivors through the LIVESTRONG Cancer Institutes. Participants and spectators are invited to the post-ride festival in the Challenge Village where you will enjoy delicious local food, beer (21+), music, and fun, local…
Find out more »Guaranteed To: Change The Way
On Sunday, October 20 beginning at Waller Creek Boathouse, GTW hosts an interactive event for women to enhance and embrace their understanding of the importance of mental health through meaningful conversation and intentional movement. The morning will start with a body painting activity to encourage the conversation and diminish the stigma around mental health. NAMI Central Texas will be in attendance sharing important information about mental illness and ways to improve health. After meditation and a stretch session, lululemon…
Find out more »Burn & Brunch in 2ND Street District
2ND Street District presents Burn & Brunch with RIDE Indoor Cycling and Taverna Pizzeria and Risotteria! On Saturday, October 19 and Sunday, October 20, Sign up for the 9:30 a.m., 10:30 a.m., or 11:30 a.m. class at RIDE Indoor Cycling and get a free mimosa + 15% off one brunch item at Taverna Pizzeria and Risotteria. Brunch will be available until 3 p.m. on Saturday and until 4 p.m. on Sunday. PLUS the first 30 attendees will receive validated parking…
Find out more »Bethany’s Pumpkin Patch
Bethany Pumpkin Patch is back! We will be open October 11 through October 31 (if there are enough pumpkins left) from 10am to 7pm (Monday – Saturday) and 9am to 6pm (Sunday). Come and purchase a pumpkin for a great cause! We will have a massive inventory with various sizes of pumpkins! We will have fun picture opportunities and other items for the families. Free admission to the patch. School field trips available by reservation in advance. For inquiries, please…
Find out more »AIA Austin Homes Tour 2019
The 33rd annual AIA Austin Homes Tour features 12 beautifully designed homes across Austin that highlight the collaboration between homeowners and architects. The projects encompass a wide array of techniques in overall design, craftsmanship and creative use of materials. The 2019 Homes Tour presents the work of award-winning architecture firms including Alterstudio Architecture, Baldridge Architects, Clayton & Little Architects, Dick Clark + Associates, Elizabeth Baird Architecture & Design, FAB Architecture, Franke : Franke, LaRue Architects, McCollum Studio Architects, McKinney York…
Find out more »Austin Fermentation Festival
JOIN US SUNDAY OCTOBER 20, 2019 FOR: *Hourly workshops focused on fermented foods and beverages *Expanded farmers' market w/ a focus on fermented foods and products *Dishes from local chefs and vendors that feature fermented ingredients *Cider, mead, kombucha & other tasty fermented drinks *Live music *Silent Auction featuring prizes from amazing local businesses The Austin Fermentation Festival is a FREE educational event that celebrates all things fermented in Central Texas and will run from 10am – 4pm at Texas…
Find out more »Stretch Soundscapes: Silent Disco Downward Dogs, Derma & Daiquiris
ARRIVE East Austin is once again teaming up with local studio Stretch Yoga to host Stretch Soundscapes “silent disco” class on ARRIVE East Austin’s new roof deck. Yogis will be guided through a 60-minute iFlow class while wearing state-of-the-art Sound Off headphones for an immersive experience in yoga and music. Post flow, yogis can indulge in a skincare ritual from eleMINT Skin, hydrate with Bubbs Seltzer and toast with a frozen daiquiri at Lefty’s Brick Bar. Check us out…
Find out more »Sarofim Fine Arts Gallery Exhibition “Tom Morin: 25”
The Sarofim School of Fine Arts presents an exhibition of photographs by alumnus Tom Morin ’94 in the Sarofim Fine Arts Gallery on the Southwestern University campus. Tom Morin: 25 is a chronological review of the artist’s work from a mid-career perspective, focusing on three of his photographic series created in the twenty-five years between 1992 and 2017: Metaphor, Remnants, and Service. In the exhibition catalog, Dr. Therese Mulligan describes the Metaphor series as “the importance…of pictorial representation in which the thing seen is symbolic or…
Find out more »Rubies are A Girl’s Best Friend: A Chocolate Tasting Experience
Ruby chocolate- the latest innovation that has revolutionized chocolate’s culinary culture- is making an exclusive debut at Delysia Chocolatier’s brand new, elevated tasting experience: SAVOR. Explore the array of aromatic and flavor profiles that enhance gourmet chocolate with our guided and immersive approach to tasting Delysia’s artisanal handcrafted confections. In celebration of being the first chocolatier in the United States to introduce natural ruby chocolate truffles, Delysia Chocolatier is debuting an exclusive chocolate tasting showcasing the versatility and beauty of…
Find out more »Rock Step Relevators
The Austin Traditional Jazz Society will feature the Rock Step Relevators on Sunday, October 20 from 1 to 3:45 pm at Cap City Comedy Club. Rock Step began life in 2012 as the Thrift Set Orchestra, and quickly became a favorite of Austin jazz fans and swing dancers. The band’s founder, reed player Jonathan Doyle, left Austin for Washington State, and maintains the Thrift Set name for national appearances. The core of the band has remained in Austin and plays…
Find out more »Dracula
Exquisite and provocative, Steven Dietz’s new adaptation of Bram Stoker’s Dracula is a chilling fantasy with a surprising twist — a bold heroine who dares to defy the ruler of the night. Mina, the object of Dracula’s desire, is in charge and with steadfast courage sleuths to uncover the mystery. Come early and experience the Victorian goth lobby, complete with Tarot Readers and Ghost Story-Tellers, before the on-stage tricks and spooks. A vampire bite awaits the first 20 people in the…
Find out more »Feral Four at Whisler’s
Join us for some Tex-Mex twang! The Feral Four covers a blend of your favorite, traditional country artists, such as George Jones, Buck Owens, Johnny Cash, Johnny Paycheck, Hank Williams, and many others. The band mixes the set list with original songs of country, conjunto, rock-a-billy and blues.
Find out more »2019 Swan Songs Serenade feat. Marcia Ball on Sunday, Oct. 20
Austin-based, music nonprofit Swan Songs announces the 2019 Swan Songs Serenade to take place Sunday, Oct. 20, 2019 at The Four Seasons located at 98 San Jacinto Blvd., Austin, Texas 78701. This event will take place from 6 - 10 p.m. and is the nonprofit’s annual signature fundraiser featuring a seated dinner, a live and silent auction, VIP sponsor reception and this year, a live performance by American blues singer and pianist and Austin City Limits Hall of Fame 2018…
Find out more »2019 Swan Songs Serenade featuring Marcia Ball
Austin-based, music nonprofit Swan Songs announces the 2019 Swan Songs Serenade to take place Sunday, Oct. 20, 2019 at The Four Seasons located at 98 San Jacinto Blvd., Austin, Texas 78701. This event will take place from 6 - 10 p.m. and is the nonprofit’s annual signature fundraiser featuring a seated dinner, a live and silent auction, VIP sponsor reception and this year, a live performance by American blues singer and pianist and Austin City Limits Hall of Fame 2018…
Find out more »We Are Blood Offering Tacodeli Voucher to All Donors One Week in October
Tacos anyone? We Are Blood is rewarding whole blood and platelet donors between October 21 through October 27. Donate during this period for a special voucher good for one Tacodeli breakfast taco while supplies last. Visit a We Are Blood donor center or mobile drive and schedule your appointment by visiting http://bit.ly/2RB26qA- walk-ins also welcome. Give the gift of life and get it while it’s hot!
Find out more »Digital Transformation: What Marketers Need to Know
Digital transformation requires understanding what customers really want and their journey through their experience with your product. It’s also a cultural change that requires organizations to continually challenge the status quo, experiment and get comfortable with failure. Join Jose Villa, President of Sensis and expert panelists as they share their perspective on how digital transformation is reshaping all aspects of marketing from brand identity to shifting the balance of paid, owned, earned, shared and leased media to new business…
Find out more »AMA Digital Marketing Bootcamp
Daily advances in technology mean your digital marketing strategy needs to keep evolving. The AMA Digital Marketing Bootcamp will help you understand the latest best practices and equip you with the insights to stay ahead. Plus, it’s designed to help you prep for the AMA Professional Certified Marketer® Digital Marketing exam, which is a great way to prove your knowledge and feel confident in the work you’re doing. Over two days, our knowledgeable and engaging instructors will help you better understand…
Find out more »Understanding Business Taxes
Preparation of business tax returns can be very complex in light of the ever-changing tax laws. This class can help your navigation. Gain familiarity with the tax forms, due dates and the financial information required to accurately complete various business tax returns. Reduce your stress and frustrations by understanding what is needed before you start. This class is taught by a University of Texas Instructor and counts toward the 6 course requirement needed to earn your Business Skills Certification.
Find out more »Girl Talk with THE Skincare Clinic at Austin Plastic Surgery Institute
As we age our bodies go through changes from head to toe. Loss of facial volume, deep and fine lines, thin lips, sagging necks and loss of jaw line. Dark spots suddenly appear that were never there before. Then there is childbirth, menopause, or if you have had chemo therapy it changes things in the most intimate places. We have resolutions for all of these issues and we would love to share those with you in a very relaxed and…
Find out more »SFC: Fundamentals of Healthy Home Cookies (6-Class Series)
This Sustainable Food Center series will be led by a board-certified gastroenterologist and a professional chef. In this six-class series, you will learn essential nutrition information and cooking skills needed for eating a healthful diet. You will leave each class feeling confident and excited about cooking at home and empowered to make smart food choices every day. Classes will meet on Saturdays and Tuesdays for three weeks. Each Tuesday will be an interactive/demo class co-led by Dr. John and…
Find out more »Southwestern University Presents Inversion Ensemble
The Sarofim School of Fine Arts is proud to announce Inversion Ensemble’s concert in the Alma Thomas Theater as part of the 2019-2020 Sarofim Music Series. Austin’s Inversion Ensemble is a choral collective of composers and singers formed to give voice to innovative choral works and to encourage the creation of new music. Since its inception in 2017, the ensemble’s composers have contributed so many new pieces to its imaginative program themes that its first three seasons included 49 world…
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