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East Night Gala by PeopleFund

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PeopleFund held their annual East Night Gala festival in their new location, 2921 E 17th St.  The colorful pageantry featured a menagerie of human-powered animals, gravity-defying jugglers, and spectacular performances inspired by The Beatles’ Sgt. Pepper’s album. The crowd celebrated the organization’s success since 1994, as PeopleFund has assisted their client’s in reaching economic success and creating opportunity for prosperity for all members of the community through investment, training … [Read more...]

Katie’s ACL Picks for 2010

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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 our list of artists not-to-miss! FRIDAY OCTOBER 8, 2010 11:30 Gospel Stars on Clear 4G Stage 1:00 The Soft Pack on ZYNC Card Stage 3:15 Kings Go Forth on Clear 4G Stage 4:30 Qbeta on Clear 4G Stage 5:45 Nortec Collective Presents: Bostich + Fussible  on Clear 4G Stage 6:40 Sarah Harmer on BMI … [Read more...]

4th annual Children’s Business Fair deadline extended

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Hundreds of people are expected to attend this year’s Children’s Business Fair showcasing entrepreneurial visions of children ages 5-13 on October 9th, 2010 at the historic Pease Mansion, 1606 Niles Rd, Austin, 78703 sponsored by the Acton Foundation for Entrepreneurial Excellence and the Acton School of Business. Proceeds from the $2.00 admission fee and booth fees will benefit Explore Austin, a program that provides leadership building and adventure activities to inner-city boys and was … [Read more...]

Understanding your home insurance policy

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Scheduling a time to sit with your insurance agent once a year and review policies can help prepare a homeowner for unpredictable circumstances and provide added discounts. Questions on any changes being considered or made to the home should be mentioned at this time.   It is a great time to review any claims that are reflected on the current policy, how long the incident will remain on the history, and if the claim has affected premiums. Improvements that may result in discounts but can also … [Read more...]

Greater Austin Hispanic Chamber of Commerce hosts Capital of Texas Awards Luncheon

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Greater Austin Hispanic Chamber of Commerce hosted their Capital of Texas Awards Luncheon, recognizing seven small businesses or organizations on their business accomplishments in their respective fields and in their contribution regarding community service.  The program commenced with keynote speaker Republican judge Eva Guzman and had Secretary of State Esperanza “Hope” Andrade as special presenter. Winners with sponsors for the following categories are as follows: Rising Star Award … [Read more...]

The Souvenir Menu – Thai Cuisine

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The majority of the restaurants that you find in the Souvenir Menu are the tried and true; places I really like and been to many times.  Sometimes it’s not an old place, but one that I’ve visited so often that it makes the cut. ‘Thai Cuisine’ is a modern, casual restaurant in a small shopping center on Parmer Road in North Austin. The dream of an enterprising accountant and a very good chef (Woody W. and Siri B.), Thai Cuisine opened a little over a year and a half ago, and has developed a … [Read more...]

Austin Fashion Week Awards

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The 2nd Annual Austin Fashion Awards was held at the Long Center for the Performing Arts where participants of Austin Fashion Week were selected in three different categories:  People’s Choice Awards (voted on by general public), Critic’s Choice Awards (voted by a panel of 40 local Austinites influential in the fashion community), and Peer Choice Awards:  (each official participant of Austin Fashion Week placed a vote for a business or individual in their own category). BEST DESIGNER … [Read more...]

Salsa Candela Latino Party hosted by Las Comadres Para Las Americas

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Salsa Candela will be kicking off Hispanic Heritage Month at Copa Bar and Grill, August 27th from 6:30PM to 9:30PM, benefiting the 2011 Hispanic/Latino/Indigenous Heritages Celebration organized by Las Comadres Para Las Americas.  The fundraiser will also include potluck and silent auction. The tight group of friends performing, Salsa Candela, specialize in a variety of styles of dance from Cuban-style casino de rueda, cha cha cha, bachata and meringue to West Coast Swing en espanol.  Marcela … [Read more...]

Five Outstanding Young Texans (FOYT)

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Texas Junior Chamber will celebrate the achievements of Five Outstanding Young Texans (FOYT) during their Award Ceremony at their annual conference event in the Sheraton Austin Hotel at the Capitol August 13-15, 2010.  The winners are between 18 and 41 years of age who “exemplify the best attributes of the nation’s young people.” The winners of FOYT will also have the chance to be named one of the Ten Outstanding Young Americans (TOYA) at the National Level and are: Alberto P. … [Read more...]

Backpacks for underprivileged students

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Mano de Cristo’s goal is to provide more than 2200 students from pre-kindergarten through 5th grade with school supplies, backpacks, and clothing (2 changes of clothes, socks, and underwear) for the upcoming school year from August 2-6 and August 9-13 at the Travis County Building, 5335 Airport Blvd. “There is a difference between students coming to school prepared on the first day and not.  It levels the playing field for everyone. Schools are elated about our program.” Executive Director … [Read more...]

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