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Go BOSH Conference 2011

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On October 21st, 2011, innovators, entrepreneurs, and investors will be in attendance at this year’s Go BOSH Conference 2011 at the UT Longhorn Stadium Event Center Belmont Hall, Centennial Ballroom. Organized by Minority Start-Up Association of Texas, the day long event is designed to facilitate knowledge sharing, relationship building and deal making amongst Central Texas Minority Businesses.  Industry experts will share their tips for success while providing information on how to get a … [Read more...]

Second Annual Texas Science & Engineering Festival kick-off

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The Texas Science and Engineering Festival will kick-off its second annual celebration of science and engineering on Saturday, October 15 at the south steps of the Texas Capitol from 3:00 PM to 5:00 PM. Complete with live movie stunts and free Gatti’s Pizza, guests will get a preview of what’s to come at this year’s Texas Science & Engineering Festival. Setting his hand on fire, filling gyms with smoke, exploding flower pots and dangling school principals in the air are all part of Steve … [Read more...]

Texas Lead 2011

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On Friday August 26th, 2011 starting at 7:30am the National Society of Hispanic MBAs (NSHMBA) and The National Black MBA Association (NBMBAA) will host their 9th Annual TEXAS LEAD Conference at the at the UT Commons Conference Center at 10100 Burnet Rd, Austin, TX. “Take Charge. Be Relevant” a Leadership, Education and Diversity Professional Development Conference with approximately 300 attendees. The Career Expo will have approximately 15-25 participating organizations. The day-long event … [Read more...]

“Aspire To Be Me” Talent Showcase

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On July 16th the African American Men and Boys Harvest Foundation (AAMBHF) hosts their second annual “Aspire to Be Me” fundraiser at Stateside at the Paramount , an "American Idol, Urban style" talent showcase. Native Austinite and rising star from Necessary Roughness, True Blood, and Desperate Housewives, Mehcad Brooks will host the evening and be the keynote speaker. Since 2006, the Harvest Foundation has successfully managed one of the largest on-going school and community-driven education … [Read more...]

Benefit for the Boys and Girls Club and Amy Wedgworth Foundation

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The Manifest Foundation, Nancy Lieberman Foundation, and several local Austin businesses are hosting a series of three fundraisers throughout the summer to help efforts of Boys and Girls Club of Austin and the Amy Wedgworth Foundation. The first event raised almost $7,000 toward the goal of $33,000. Part two of the three part Charity Fundraiser series will be held on Thursday, June 23rd from 5:30 to 7:30 at Dogwood http://www.thedogwoodaustin.com/ This series of charity fundraisers will help … [Read more...]

Austin Wine and Music Festival

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Austinites gathered for unique celebration of 100 % local wine and 100% local brew at the backyard of the Domain while listening to over 10 musicians and bands. A portion of the proceeds from this year’s Austin Wine and Music Festival went to a CNN Hero of the Year Nominee, Dan Wallrath and the Operation Finally Home Organization, an organization that provides custom-made, mortgage-free homes to wounded and disabled veterans. Visitors were poured award-winning Texas wines from throughout the … [Read more...]

Austin’s 2nd Annual Outdoor Living Tour

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Austin’s 2nd Annual Outdoor Living Tour will promote and encourage outstanding design of exterior spaces on Saturday, May 21 from 11:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. (rain or shine). Visitors will see how homeowners, architects and landscape designers conceptualized and executed their ideas in 10 homes with exceptional landscape design and architecture. Innovative designs of outdoor spaces including a screened in urban porch, a floating water feature, an outdoor fireplace, enviable swimming pools, and … [Read more...]

2011 Envision Central Texas Community Stewardship Awards

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Envision Central Texas held their 2011 Community Stewardship Awards at the Hilton Austin Hotel to honor organizations and individuals assisting public development and implementation of a regional Vision addressing the growth of a five-county region in Central Texas, with an emphasis on land use, transportation, and the environment. Curtis Johnson was the luncheon’s keynote speaker and is author of “Citistates Reports” with Washington Post columnist Neal Peirce, published in leading newspapers … [Read more...]

Kickin’ it for Kids Gala

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On May 7th, from 5:00 PM to 9:00 PM, performers Amanda Cevallos and Lonesome Trail will perform Country and Honky Tonk tunes at the First Annual "Kickin' it for Kids Gala" at the Bella Lago Forrest Creek benefiting Emerson Academy, organization that provides an inclusive learning environment where all children can learn and grow together. Emerson Foundation supports community efforts to provide early education to children with special needs.  Attire theme will be western wear with prizes … [Read more...]

The Umlauf Garden Party

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The 13th Annual Umlauf Garden Party benefiting the museum’s education programs on April 28th, 2011, from 6:30-9:30 p.m. will celebrate the work of 20th-century American sculptor and Austin resident Charles Umlauf (1911-1994) while guests mingle in the grounds of the beautiful Umlauf Sculpture Garden, sip wine, and are treated to culinary creations prepared by twenty two of Austin’s finest restaurants. Attendees will celebrate the 20th anniversary of the museum’s founding and the centennial … [Read more...]

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