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Relics of Achievement

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New free exhibit looks at awards, rewards and medals An intricately crafted medal awarded for valor or service in the field; a bejeweled crown worn by a beauty queen; a silver cup given for meritorious actions; and scholarship medals designed by well-known artists are a few items on display now at the San Jacinto Museum of History’s free lobby exhibit “Relics of Achievement.” Now on display until the Fall, this lobby exhibit features artifacts awarded for a variety of reasons and actions … [Read more...]

Austin Fashion Designer Teresa Valenzuela-Basa Launches Clothing Line

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Inspired by the wind and sun of her native Chile, Austin fashion designer Teresa Valenzuela-Basa will unveil her Vento e Sole (wind and sun) clothing line at Ballet Austin this 17th of March.  The clothing line, which features bold, radiant and captivating designs for today’s sophisticated young woman, will mark the coming out party for Valenzuela-Basa as she establishes herself as a premier and emerging designer in the Austin fashion scene. Renowned for her work in jewelry design, … [Read more...]

Unofficial SXSW Sake Bomb Party Hosted by Kenichi: Sake! Sake! Sake Bomb!

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"Drop by Kenichi for the most detonative sake bomb party in Austin! Experience a variety of premium sake creations, free tasters and live entertainment at this FREE Unofficial SXSW After Party. Sake Shot Bar . Ty Ku Premium Sake Tastings . Free Kenichi Appetizers . Beer & Cocktails . Live D.J." When: Friday, March 8, 2013 10 p.m. to 1 a.m.   Where: Kenichi 419 Colorado St. Austin, TX 78701   … [Read more...]

TechComunidad

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More than 500 youth and their parents will come together for the second TechComunidad in Dove Springs held at River City Youth Foundation on October 27th to deliver the power of technology to the doorsteps of the people in a community.  More volunteers are needed to ensure the success of the workshops. Southeast Austin’s Dove Springs is Austin’s largest populated youth community where one of every two households does not have technology access and the majority of families are Latino.  … [Read more...]

Katie’s pick for ACL weekend 2012

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If you are one of the lucky ones that scored tickets to ACL, make sure to take advantage of the multitude of sounds from around the globe in your own back yard, Zilker Park.  Below is a list of artists and events not-to miss this ACL weekend! FRIDAY OCTOBER 12, 2012 @The Festival 11:45 on Honda Stage – The Wombats 2:15 on AMD Stage – Delta Spirit 4:30 on Zilker Stage – Lance Herbstrong 3:30 on Barton Springs Stage – Esperanza Spalding 5:30 on Barton Springs Stage – Alabama … [Read more...]

Learn more about multiple Myeloma

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You’re invited to join us for this live educational event, where you’ll be able to: ● Listen to a leading medical expert discuss a treatment option for multiple myeloma ● Have your questions answered ● Hear the story and treatment experience of a person living with multiple myeloma ● Connect with others living with multiple myeloma Call 1-855-491-1865 to register and learn more When:Saturday, October 6, 2012 Registration: 9:30 AM Program Start: 10:00 AM Where: Hilton … [Read more...]

Austin Fashion Awards 2012

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This year’s Austin Fashion Week (AFW) organizers have arranged for designers Kendra Scott, Jessica Ciarla, and Ross Bennett along with local Mash-Up Teams showing at the Austin Fashion Awards presented by The CW Austin on Saturday, August 18th at Austin Music Hall. Runway will feature collections with hair and make-up by the talented team at Jackson Ruiz Salon, music by pop violinist Josh Vietti, and hosted by Sandy McIlree of mix 94.7. Golden Boot Awards will be presented to new categories … [Read more...]

Literacy Council hosts golf tournament

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The Literacy Council of Williamson County and the Texas Tarheels Baseball Club’s Golf Tournament The Literacy Council of Williamson County and the Texas Tarheels Baseball Club are hosting a Fundraising Golf Tournament at the Golf Club at Star Ranch in Hutto, TX, Friday, August 10, 2012 to support two great community organizations, and have a chance on winning a trophy or a prize to take home. The fun begins with a Shotgun Start at 8am on August 10, 2012. The Literacy Council of Williamson … [Read more...]

Down Syndrome Association of Central Texas’Party at the Parkside

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Party at Parkside is a spring cocktail party on its 3rd year on May 10th at the 2nd Floor Parkside on 301 E. 6th Street, Austin TX 78701 benefitting for The Down Syndrome Association of Central Texas (DSACT). DSACT is the only organization in the Central Texas area that provides programs and services exclusively for individuals with Down syndrome, their families, educators, and the medical community. “We want to help parents learn what they need to know, when they need to know it.” … [Read more...]

Austin STRUT 512

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On May 12th, the second annual STRUT 512 event will take place at Lytle Pressley Contemporary and House+Earth on W. 6th from 8:00 pm- 12:00 with a percentage of the proceeds benefiting CapCityKids, a non-profit organization that develops innovative programs and provides direct resources to help homeless students stay in school. STRUT 512 attracts foodies and fashionistas eager to enjoy a much anticipated night of stress-free mingling, entertainment, and palat-pleasing food & beverages from … [Read more...]

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