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The Umlauf Garden Party

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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Austinites make recycling reality with Dare to Go Zero

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As part of the Solid Waste Services Department's Zero Waste Strategic Plan to reduce the amount of waste sent to landfills by 20 percent in 2012 and 90 percent by 2040, a reality-based show, ‘Dare to Go Zero,’ is scheduled to air in late April. The City of Austin currently diverts about 39 percent of waste from area landfills.. The show features families who compete in challenges over a five week period and learn how to reduce the amount of waste they generate. Out of the 52 family … [Read more...]

The Hispanic Scholarship Consortium’s I Am A Number Campaign

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The Hispanic Scholarship Consortium (HSC) hosted its annual I Am a Number, at the home of John Hogg, M.D. (HSC Board President) and David Garza (HSC Board of Director).The event gave donors the opportunity to invest in a pool of highly motivated students eager to earn college degrees and give back to the community with 100% of proceeds to benefit HSC scholarship programs. The I Am a Number campaign is focused on the impact that individual donors have when investing in HSC scholars. In … [Read more...]

APD—Recruiting the best for the best

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The Austin Police Department (APD) announced it will begin accepting applications starting April 1, 2011 at 7am. One of the top law enforcement agencies in the nation, the APD encourages all qualified men and women to apply. According to sources at the APD, there are several benefits to becoming a law enforcement officer. “The potential for advancement is limitless in this field. One major benefit of being a police officer in Austin is that there are many paths that you can take while … [Read more...]

Lunar New Year Gala

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The Texas Asian Chamber of Commerce (TACC) is holding the 15th Annual Lunar New Year Gala on Saturday, February 5th from 5:30 PM to 9:30 PM at the Bob Bullock Texas State history Museum with the theme of “Leap into Prosperity,” in conjunction with the Year of the Rabbit. This fun-filled evening will feature a traditional Chinese Dragon Dance to ward off evil spirits, a Parade of Nations, emceed by award-winning actor Leng Wong, business awards recognition, and scholarship awards. Texans … [Read more...]

4th Annual Austin Modern Home Tour

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The fourth annual Austin Modern Home Tour will showcase sixteen architecturally progressive and contemporary homes throughout Austin and feature innovative local designers and architects who are pushing the boundaries within their respective fields on Saturday, February 5, 2011 from 11:00 AM to 6:00 PM. The Modern Home Tour was created by The GoodLife Team, co-produced with Launch787, and presented by The Art Institute of Austin to foster progressive, yet responsible design in the Austin … [Read more...]

Teen Parent Mentor of Austin

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The Teen Parent Mentor Network of Austin (TPMN) will be hosting a Kickoff Party and Silent Auction with items from local Austin retailers as an introduction to the Austin area on January 30, 2011 from 6-8 PM at the Old Pecan Street Café (504B Trinity Street in Downtown Austin). The event is open to the public and free with donations collected at the door, free appetizers, and a cash bar. Net proceeds for this event will go to help TPMN provide quality mentors and resources to the young parents … [Read more...]

New incisionless procedure to treat heartburn in Central Texas

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Cedar Park Regional Medical Center (CPRMC)’s general surgeon, Thomas Bening, M.D., is the first physician in Central Texas to perform the Transoral Incisionless Fundoplication (TIF) heartburn procedure in Central Texas. This new, advanced procedure is used to treat people with severe heartburn or gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) and requires no incision- a quick, effective and long term solution for this condition. “The TIF procedure can significantly improve quality of life for our … [Read more...]

Things are shaping up for Perfect 10 Physical Therapy

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For Brandi Smith-Young, turning her past experience into a new business idea wasn’t much of a stretch. After twenty years competing as a gymnast, nine years as a coach, and a Masters of Science in Physical Therapy, starting Perfect 10 Physical Therapy in July of 2008 just made sense. Brandi knew from her own sports injuries that there was a niche that was not being filled for injury care, strength & conditioning, and performance enhancement for cheerleaders and gymnasts. What’s more – she … [Read more...]

The Souvenir Menu – Cool River Café

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For many years I worked in north Austin and the Cool River Café on Parmer Lane was always a popular choice for lunch with a Sales Rep or Client. The restaurant and bar complex looks a bit like a Colorado ski lodge inside and out; tall ceilings, oil paintings, wood paneling and a large stone fireplace in the restaurant. For a change, I recently had dinner at Cool River and was pleased on several fronts. On a cold night, the restaurant was warm and comfortable, the food and wine were great, … [Read more...]