Food For Black Thought
The Food For Black Thought initiative is bringing awareness to the Black experience with food and the food industry in Austin. Beginning as a 2-day community symposium in September, Dr. Kevin Thomas and Naya Jones, both of UT Austin, expanded the conversation. “We are interested in capturing the food experiences of folks who may be [...]
Toni Tipton-Martin: Learning for the future
Toni Tipton-Martin is a local food journalist and founder of the SANDE Youth Project, a non-profit organization based in Austin that enriches lives through culture, cuisine, and community, and The Jemima Code, a pop-up exhibit and blog that engages social history. Through her work, Tipton-Martin advocates learning from ones past to improve ones future. Tipton-Martin [...]
Donate to Coats for Kids, receive a free breakfast taco
AUSTIN – KVUE’s Coats for Kids drive is coming to an end. But with our final attempt, there was a little incentive for donors. On Wednesday Rudy’s BBQ in North Austin offered a free breakfast taco to anyone who donated a coat or monetary donation. Help a child in need and you got a free breakfast. In [...]
Austin Tequila Fest 2012
On Friday, November 9th 7pm – 10pm at Casa Chapala (101 San Jacinto Blvd., Austin, TX 78701) Casa Chapala’s Austin Tequila Society presents the 3rd Annual Austin Tequila Society Fest: An Evening of Tequila Tastings, Fun, Food and Music benefitting the Horse Boy Foundation. Guests and members of Casa Chapala’s Austin Tequila Society will vote [...]
Saul Paul to receive the Young Alumni Award from UT
University of Texas at Austin Alumnus wins university award and inspires others to “Dream in 3D” On November 9th at 7 p.m., UT Alumnus, SaulPaul, also known as a “Musician with a Message,” will be awarded the University of Texas Young Alumni award. He was selected from among several esteemed candidates in recognition for exceptional [...]
Fun Fun Fun Fest Weekend
It’s that time of year again to put on your Fun Pants! This year the founders of the most successful “underneath the mainstream” festival, have brought even more exciting artists, events and attractions. This is where you can catch us this Fun Fun Fun Fest Weekend: ORANGE STAGE Friday Run DMC – 8:35 Santigold – [...]
TechComunidad
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 [...]
PeopleFund’s East Night Summit and Celebration focusing on arts in Austin
Community Nonprofit PeopleFund will hold their annual economic summit and fundraising event at Austin Lumber Company on October 25th with a concentration on the impact of Austin’s arts and cultural industries. Panel topics will focus on the intersection between arts and culture in the public and private business sector. Session leaders will discuss opportunities and [...]
26th Annual AIA Austin Homes Tour showcases local architectural design talent
The weekend of October 6-7, 2012, American Institute of Architects Austin (AIA) will hold its 26th annual Homes Tour, which showcases 13 new and newly-renovated homes from across the Austin area. The two-day self-guided tour celebrates the diverse and stunning design talent of Austin’s local architects, with both traditional and contemporary designs that span from [...]
Learn more about multiple Myeloma
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 [...]
