Perspectives at the Blanton: Majorie Schwarzer

The Blanton invites you to join Marjorie Schwarzer, museum historian, as she discusses her recent experience teaching contemporary museum practices in the United Arab Emirates and talks about the ways in which museums can further cultural exchange and understanding. Admission and programs on Thursdays are free.

Free

Holidays at the Domain

Spread Love this holiday season at The Domain! Santa Photo Experience 11/14/14 - 12/24/14 Domain II, across from iPic Theaters, next to Bath & Body Works Enjoy holiday crafts and lounge seating while you wait to see the big guy! Or make an appointment online at www.Simon.NoerrSanta.com. Horse-Drawn Carriage Rides Fridays & Saturday, 5PM-9PM Enjoy […]

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Austin Duck Derby

The Austin Duck Derby will launch 10,000 adopted yellow rubber ducks into Lady Bird Lake, where they’ll race to the finish line for prizes for their sponsors. Not only does Duck Derby support a fantastic cause, as it benefits the Austin Boys & Girls Club Foundation; it will also be pretty cool to see! For […]

Free Guitar Lesson Day @ STRUM

When: Saturday, November 15th Time: 12PM to 3PM Where: Strum Music School – 3316 Bee Caves Rd, Austin, TX 78746 RSVP: Click to RSVP for Free on Facebook Strum Music School Invites You To Free Guitar Lesson Day Free Lessons For Beginners of All Ages, Including Adults and Kids - ALL AGES 6+ Free Food […]

Art and Activities at the Blanton’s Third Thursday

12 p.m.: Yoga in the Galleries 5:30 p.m.: Beat the Rush Local “southern-fried vintage jazz” musician Datri Bean will discuss how music compositions that she’s chosen connect to paintings, drawings, and sculptures on display. Beat the Rush is a guided musical tour of performances by small ensembles in a sequence of galleries in the museum. […]

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Tree Lighting & Santa’s Arrival

Join us on Thursday, November 20th for the 8th Annual Tree Lighting & Santa’s Arrival event! Enjoy a free holiday concert by The Vintage 15, face painting, and holiday carolers! The fun starts at 6pm, then Santa will arrive at 7pm escorted by the Lake Travis High School Cavalettes!  Then, stick around for the lighting […]

Free

Perspectives at the Blanton: James Drake & David Krakauer

Art and science meet face to face when internationally acclaimed artist James Drake sits down with renowned physicist David Krakauer to discuss how artists and scientists envision the future. Admission and programs on Thursdays are free.

Free

Fall Jazz Brunch

 HOTEL SAN JOSE LAUNCHES FALL JAZZ BRUNCH SERIES   WHAT:Hotel San Jose's is launching their first fall jazz brunch series starting September 20. Guests are invited to the hotel’s courtyard from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. to enjoy live jazz, $3 mimosas and a buffet spread includes a vegetarian egg tart, glazed pepper bacon, San […]

$24

Austin Meatball Festival

2nd Annual Austin Meatball Festival Features Meaty Competition Between Top Austin Restaurants: Event to Benefit Local Charity Lifeworks (November 2014) Austin, TX ­— Austin’s latest food competition is a whole new ball game. The 2nd Annual Austin Meatball Festival, featuring a variety of scrumptious meatballs from as many as 15 of Austin’s favorite restaurants, will take place […]

$15 – $40

8th Annual Lighting of The Great Tree at The Domain

The holidays come but once a year, so let’s get together to spread some cheer as The Domain hosts its 8th Annual Lighting of The Great Tree on Saturday, November 22. The Domain’s Lighting of The Great Tree is a day packed with free holiday entertainment beginning at noon on the new lawn area in […]

Austin Symphonic Band Fall Concert

Adults $ 10.00 Student / Senior $ 6.00 Dreams and Fantasies McCallum Arts Center 5600 Sunshine Dr. Austin, Texas Saturday, November 22, 2014 8:00 PM - 10:00 PM Guest Artist: Elizabeth Rosinbum, Saxophone and Alex Avelia, Euphonium Program: Flourish for Wind Band/Sea Songs R Vaughan Williams Lux Aurumque Eric Whitacre Fantasia for Alto Saxophone Claude […]

Austin Empty Bowl Project

The Austin Empty Bowl Project is an effort by locals to fight hunger. Local artists, art-class students, and other creative folks design hundreds of hand-painted bowls in countless shapes, sizes and colors for guests to choose from. You pick your favorite bowl from the lot, and then fill it with soup and bread donated by […]

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