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10th Anniversary Sale-abration
This is our second sale ever -- see hundreds of local, Texas and international artists. Everything is on sale, up to 70 percent off. There is also a Mobile Loaves and Fishes Artwork Silent Auction.
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11th Cine Las Americas International Film Festival
The Festival showcases contemporary films from North, Central, South America the Caribbean and Spain. Works made by or about Latinos and native groups of the Americas are eligible to participate.
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125th Anniversary Celebration of the Fredericskburg Volunteer Fire Department
Celebrate the 125th anniversary of the Fredericksburg Volunteer Fire Department.
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25th Anniversary Designer Showhouse
The Women's Symphony League of Austin presents the Symphony Designer Showhouse built by Stadler Custom Homes and located in Barton Creek. The showhouse will feature rooms designed by the area's finest interor designers.
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37th Annual Orchid Show & Sale; Orchid Passion
There will be hundreds of blooming orchids, hourly raffles and helpful information from vendors as well as Heart O' Texas Orchid Society members. Admission to the event is free.
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6th Annual Hill Country Doll Show & Sale
One of the largest doll shows in Texas with 60 dealers from several states offering antique to modern collectible dolls, bears, supplies, accessories, books and restoration.
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ABCs of international adoption
A Dillon International representative will give an overview of the licensed, nonprofit agency's adoption programs in China, India, Haiti, Korea and Vietnam.
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American Heroes Celebration
Helicopter Air Show and Grand Opening of the Soldier and Airman Support Center.
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Apertura: The Opening
Spend an artistic afternoon enjoying our new studios, art, demonstrations and unique site.
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ArtErotica
ArtErotica, the art show the Austin Chronicle dubbed 'Sexiest Nonprofit Fundraiser' is back! The Octopus Club's over-the-top art auction cleverly links fun and human sexuality to HIV awareness and the perpetual support of the local AIDS community. Filled with titillating images, witty characters and outrageous entertainment, ArtErotica 2008 is not to be missed!
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Artists' Market
The Market features a variety of work by local artists and craftsmen including paintings, photography, sculpture, pottery, jewelry, stained glass, clothing, candles and more.
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Austin Photographer Michael O’Brien Display
Photography by award-winning Austin photographer Michael O’Brien will be on display in Seton Medical Center Austin’s Art & Healing Gallery January 22-June 7, 2008.
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Award Winning 12 Angry Men Coming To Austin
MoonOak Entertainment, in association with Austin’s Dougherty Arts Center and Dramatic Publishing, proudly presents the 1950s courtroom drama 12 Angry Men by Reginald Rose, a winner of over 12 major awards.
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Bright Leaf Open House
Bright Leaf is a 216 acre natural area north of Camp Mabry. Hikes of varying lengths will be offered. Arrive early for the 2 ½ hour hike. Master Naturalists, specialists in geology, botany, and birding will be on hand.
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Butterfly Festival
A beautiful day at the EmilyAnn Theatre in Wimberley celebrating its 10th anniversary with activities including: live release of hundreds of butterflies, Veteran's Memorial Plaza, Commemorative Air Force flyover, raffle, silent auction, earth day celebration, butterfly art, band scramble, entertainment, and concessions.
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Central Market Hosts 3rd Annual Salsa Dance Contest
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Chemists Celebrate Earth Day
Chemists Celebrate Earth Day is an environmental awareness campaign. The event provides activities designed to enhance public awareness of important contributions made through chemistry in preserving our planet and improving our environment.
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Eyewitness: American Originals from the National Archives
With only a handful of stops across the nation, the Museum is the only place in Texas where you can be an eyewitness to this historical treasure trove. Eyewitness draws on rarely-displayed documents, audio recordings, and film footage from the extensive holdings of the National Archives and its Presidential Libraries and Regional Archives.
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Founders Day Festival
Dripping Springs' annual Founders Day Festival is full of activities for the entire family! Come see the Grand Parade, The Mighty Thomas Carnival, arts & crafts, Cook-Off Club competitions, and enjoy Live Music, fabulous food and more.
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Goodwill Weigh Good Donation Drive
Join the Community for the Goodwill Weigh Good Donation Drive. This community-powered four day campaign directly serves the Goodwill mission with the funds generated from selling the donated goods in our retail stores.
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Inside Austin Gardens - Master Gardener Tour
The tour this year is devoted to the principals of sustainable gardening. There will be talks on becoming a Green Garden designated site, rain water collection systems, drip irrigation, composting, beneficial insects and more.
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La Caja Museo Contemporáneo de Arte / The Box Contemporary Museum of Art
La Caja Museo Contemporáneo de Arte, curated by Martha Papadimitriou, is a museum inside a museum. La Caja is made up of two parts: the Huge and the Small. The Small is a miniature contemporary museum, and the Huge is an the exhibition of twenty-one paintings and sculptures displayed in a traditional museum gallery setting by prominent contemporary artists from Mexico.
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Max's Ride for ALS Research and Patient Services
Join us for our 2nd Annual Motorcycle Self Guided Fun Run through the Texas Hill Country. Come Out to Support our Military Personnel & Help us Find a Cure for ALS.
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McCallum Fine Arts Academy Dance Show - Perspectives
The Spring Show will be on April 17-19 at 7pm in the McCallum Theatre.
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Multicultural Education: Path to an Equitable Future
Join the Texas Chapter of the National Association for Multicultural Education for interesting speakers and a look at education reform at this Southwestern University conference.
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On the Road with the Beats
An exhibition tracing the travels of Jack Kerouac, Allen Ginsberg, William S. Burroughs and their friends across America and the globe.
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Paintball Tournament: Invasion of Darth Vader
Benefiting Texas Hearing and Service Dogs’ Assistance Dogs for Military Personnel. Choose your side: Defend Darth Vader or join the Rebel Army. Dress in your full Star Wars garb or your paintball atire!
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Reaching for a Dream: Empowerment through Home Ownership
Wells Fargo Home Mortgage will host a free home ownership seminar for the general public at the George Washington Carver Museum and Cultural Center.
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Red, Hot & Soul 2008
To commemorate Zachary Scott Theatre Center’s 75th anniversary, the 2008 Red, Hot & Soul Gala, “75 Years From Now – Zach in 2083,” will be held at the Austin Music Hall with music by Skyrocket, featuring Trish Murphy!
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Retablos: Miracles on the Border
Presented in conjunction with the Mexican Center of the Institute of Latin American Art and the Harrington Fellows Program at the University of Texas – Austin, the exhibition will feature retablos, noted in the book Miracles on the Border by Jorge Durand, one of the foremost specialists on migration. Retablos are small paintings on metal or wood that venerate God and the Saints – the exhibition features contemporary “miracles” about the migration experience across the U.S.-Mexico border.
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Rogue Performance Project
Rogue Training Systems is proud to present a new standard in training. The Performance Project is for experienced distance runners who are looking to take their running to the next level, and who want the optimal preparation for their next race. Coached by Steve Sisson, University of Texas Women's Assistant Coach, and founder of Rogue Running. This is an ongoing training program that meets Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday.
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Shred Day 2008
Households can bring up to five file boxes of paper records for shredding at the City of Austin event. To avoid identity theft, it’s important to dispose of personal records carefully.
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South Asian New Year Festival
Come out for South Asians culture, tradition & heritage at the Zilker Hillside Theater. The event is sponsored by the City of Austin and is free to attend.
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Vietnam Memorial Unveiling
The Texas State Cemetery will unveil a monument dedicated to all Texans who served during the Vietnam War. Scheduled speaker is Lt. General Jefferson Davis Howell, USMC (Ret.).
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Wimberley Community Chorus Concerts
The Wimberley Community Chorus presents an outstanding and moving musical experience. Its program is wide ranging and captivating, and is one not to be missed.
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World Beats Benefit
The Austin community is invited to an evening of world music and festivities to support the work of Refugee Services of Texas, Inc. (RST).
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ZACH Theatre Presents: Doubt, A Parable
ZACH Theatre Stages the Most Celebrated New American Play of the Season "Doubt, A Parable", John Patrick Shanley's suspenseful, Tony Award-Winning Drama drama directed by internationally renowned playwright Steven Dietz. This fast-moving drama, set in the Bronx against the backdrop of a Catholic school in 1964, is as gripping as it is thought-provoking.
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