| Event Name | Organization | Dates | City | | Vintage Poster WeekendPresented by Art on 5th at Art on 5th March 12-March 14, 2010 ART on 5th welcomes back Retro Gallery and their collection of original, vintage posters. The Retro Gallery staff collectively has over 40 years experience in buying and selling original vintage posters. They travel to Europe on an average of 5 times a year to search out fantastic vintage posters and then host vintage poster shows all over the United States. Many of the posters are from France, Italy, England, Poland, Switzerland, and other European countries and each is an antique, printed... | Art on 5th | 03/12/10-
03/14/10 | Austin |
82nd Annual Zilker Park Kite FestivalPresented by Exchange Club of Austin at Zilker Park March 14, 2010 Hundreds of kites will dance in the sky the first Sunday in March at the Zilker Park Kite Festival. It's fun, family and FREE. Everyone is welcome whether they fly a kite or just to enjoy the spectacle. Exhibits and Kite flying demonstrations will be held all day. Delicious food of all kinds will be prepared fresh at the event and we’ll have moonwalks, rock climbing and games for the kids. Compete in the free kite contest with your home made kite. Vendor sales benefit non-profit... | Exchange Club of Austin | 03/14/10 | Austin |
| Donna Crosby Solo Exhibition | Austin Art Space Gallery & Studios | 03/01/10-
03/14/10 | Austin |
Jo Whittemore - Front Page Face-offPresented by BookPeople at BookPeople March 14, 2010
What's black and white and red all over? Come find out Sunday,
March 14th at 1:00PM as author Jo Whittemore celebrates the release of her
new 'tween novel Front Page Face-Off. There'll be food, drinks, giveaways
and prizes. Wear your most creative newspaper hat and enter the Front Page
Fashion contest for a $25 gift card to BookPeople!
| BookPeople | 03/14/10 | Austin |
2010 SXSW Film/AIGA Austin Film Poster ShowPresented by AIGA Austin at Austin Museum of Art - Downtown (AMOA-Downtown) March 12, 2009-March 15, 2010 This juried exhibition celebrates how designers distill filmmakers’ stories down to images that both inspire and intrigue at a glance. Click here to see a set on Flickr. The exhibit follows the success of last year's SXSW Film/AIGA Austin Film Poster Award, SXSW 2010 will expand the annual Film Design Awards to include the inaugural Excellence in Title Design Award. This brand new... | AIGA Austin | 03/12/09-
03/15/10 | Austin |
PARTY:SMART with Martin AtkinsPresented by Austin Music Foundation at Momo's Club March 16, 2010 Join Austin Music Foundation and PARTY:SMART with Martin Atkins along with special guests Ariel Hyatt (Ariel Publicity) and Charlie Cheney (Indie Band Manager). Kick off your SXSW week and learn from these indie music luminaries as they share tips, secrets, and strategies to help bands more creatively and effectively promote themselves in today's DIY music business climate. During the event, enjoy some amazing music including: - Drum battle between Martin Atkins and Bradley... | Austin Music Foundation | 03/16/10 | Austin |
Elizabeth Moon - Oath of FealtyPresented by BookPeople at BookPeople March 16, 2010
Texan Elizabeth Moon is back with the fantasy novel her fans have
been waiting for 20 years for! In Oath of Fealty, the long-vanished heir to
the half-elven kingdom of Lyonya has been revealed as Kieri Phelan, a
formidable mercenary captain who earned a title—and enemies—in the
neighboring kingdom of Tsaia. Now, as Kieri ascends a throne he never
sought, he must come to terms with his own half-elven heritage while
protecting his... | BookPeople | 03/16/10 | Austin |
Hippity Hippity Hop to the Hop - Bunny Rabbits StorytimePresented by BookPeople at BookPeople March 16, 2010
Bunnies are the most loveable of all the woodland creatures. These cuddly little jumpers have long soft ears, pink noses, and boy, do they love carrots! We'll read Bunny Days along with other bunny tail tales. This morning at 10:30 AM.
| BookPeople | 03/16/10 | Austin |
Welcome to the Jungle!Presented by The Parish at The Parish March 16, 2010 To celebrate the start of the festivities, The Parish is throwing a free concert called Welcome to the Jungle along with the support of Soundcheck Magazine, The Austin Chronicle’s Chrontourage, Do512, and PartyEnds.com.
SOLID GOLD (http://www.myspace.com/solidgold)
TWIN TIGERS (http://www.myspace.com/thetwintigers)
TURBO FRUITS (http://turbofruitsmusic.com/)
THE KISSAWAY TRAIL (http://www.thekissawaytrail.com/)
THE BLACK AND WHITE YEARS... | The Parish | 03/16/10 | Austin |
Jack Becker, A Man of Public ArtPresented by City of Austin Cultural Arts Division at Austin Museum of Art - Downtown (AMOA-Downtown) March 16, 2010 What does "sustainable" mean in the context of public art today?
Are you sustaining various ecosystems?
Are you sustaining your creative process?
Are you sustaining vitality of your work in new contexts?
Are you sustaining yourself through peanut butter and jelly sandwiches?
If you answered "YES" to any of the above, come hear Jack Becker discuss the various ways that sustainability relates to art (especially public art) at the Austin Museum... | City of Austin Cultural Arts Division | 03/16/10 | Austin |
Reel Women MeetingPresented by Reel Women at Picture Box Studios March 17, 2010 SAVE THE DATE! We're putting together a special "Women of SXSW" presentation! We'll let you know the participants as soon as we confirm them. We did this last year, and it was very fun and informative.
join Reel Women for a Meet and Greet witht heAdvisory Board! You'll get a chance to meet many of the talented professionals who make decisions, plan and organize Reel Women's activities and events. In addition to hearing about their qualifications and experience, they will... | Reel Women | 03/17/10 | Austin |
Spring Has Almost SprungPresented by BookPeople at BookPeople March 17, 2010
Winter is officially over and the grass is looking greener everyday! Come join us this morning, little sprouts, for a storytime all about the amazing, new, fresh delights that Spring has to offer. We'll read Bear Want More, along with other dewy stories to welcome the greenest season of all. This morning at 10:30 AM.
| BookPeople | 03/17/10 | Austin |
Mac McCaughan and Laura Balance - Our NoisePresented by BookPeople at BookPeople March 17, 2010
Merge Records defies everything you’ve heard about the music
business. Started by two twenty-year-old musicians, Merge is a lesson in how
to make and market great music on a human scale. The fact that the company
is prospering in a failing industry is something of a miracle. In
celebration of their twentieth anniversary, founders Mac and Laura offer
first-person accounts—with the help of their colleagues and Merge artists—of | BookPeople | 03/17/10 | Austin |
The Official Guinness St. Patrick's Day CelebrationPresented by Fleadh Austin March 17, 2010 The first Annual Austin Fleadh (Pronounced Flah, the proper Gaelic word for Festival) debuts during St. Patrick's Day 2010 in the heart of downtown Austin and coinciding with the kickoff of one of America's best festivals. Free to the public and slated to be the most anticipated St. Patrick's Day Celebration in Austin, this exciting and authentic Fleadh is poised to establish itself as a yearly event where Ireland's best new musical talents are presented.
The first annual Austin... | Fleadh Austin | 03/17/10 | |
Mac McCaughan and Laura Balance - Our NoisePresented by BookPeople at BookPeople March 17, 2010 Merge Records defies everything you’ve heard about the music business. Started by two twenty-year-old musicians, Merge is a lesson in how to make and market great music on a human scale. The fact that the company is prospering in a failing industry is something of a miracle. In celebration of their twentieth anniversary, founders Mac and Laura offer first-person accounts—with the help of their colleagues and Merge artists—of their work, their lives, and the culture of... | BookPeople | 03/17/10 | Austin |
Jean Farris Fuller, OrganPresented by St. Matthew's Episcopal Church at St. Matthew's Episcopal Church March 18, 2010 Born in Oklahoma, Jean Fuller received a Bachelor of Music Education in 1970 from Pittsburg State University. She received a master’s degree in organ performance from The University of Texas in 1983 under the guidance of Dr. Frank Speller. As a professional musician, Mrs. Fuller has held organist positions in Kansas, Oklahoma and Texas. She is currently Director of Music and organist at St. Matthews. She has accompanied numerous school and community choruses in the Austin area,... | St. Matthew's Episcopal Church | 03/18/10 | Austin |
Alex Coke Presented by Alex Coke March 18, 2010 A mighty homebrew of Alex Coke, Kevin Witt and Bruce Saunders at Austin's favorite, most eclectic convenience grocery.
Seating is limited to 32 patrons. Come early, no standing room.
| Alex Coke | 03/18/10 | |
Mayor's Book Club Film SeriesPresented by Austin Public Library at Multiple Locations March 15-March 18, 2010 The Bucket List
Two terminally ill men escape from a cancer ward and head off on a road trip with a wish list of to-dos before they die.
* Monday, March 15 at 6:00 p.m.
Cepeda Branch, 651 N. Pleasant Valley Rd.
Secondhand Lions
A coming-of-age story about a shy, young boy sent by his irresponsible mother to spend the summer with his wealthy, eccentric uncles in Texas.
* Thursday, March 18 at 6:00 p.m.
Pleasant Hill Branch, 211 E. William Cannon... | Austin Public Library | 03/15/10-
03/18/10 | Austin |
Twisted VignettesPresented by Austin Film Meet at Blue Theater March 18, 2010 An Evening of Award Winning Short Films From SXSW "Depth of Phil" Writer/Director Jack Daniel Stanley
6:30-7:30 Complimentary Twisted Cocktails While They Last / First Come, First Served
8:00 Free Screening with Filmmaker Q&A
Hosted by AFM Organizer H.Cherdon Bedford
| Austin Film Meet | 03/18/10 | Austin |
Conversation CafePresented by Austin Public Library March 20, 2010 Hungry for conversation? Drop in for open, public dialogue on a variety of topics and add to the diversity of perspectives. The discussion will be led by Jo Virgil, Community Outreach and Information Coordinator in the Texas Governor's Committee on People with Disabilities. Jo was formerly the Community Relations Manager for Barnes and Noble. She has also been a feature writer, reporter, and columnist for the Fort Worth Star -Telegram. | Austin Public Library | 03/20/10 | |
Spring Equinox CelebrationPresented by Tejas Web at The VORTEX March 20, 2010 Having germinated in the darkness, we emerge joyfully into the light, empowered by our choices, to claim our place in the ongoing cycles of growth.
Join with Tejas Web to celebrate the emergence of Spring! We joyfully mark the turning of the wheel and welcome home the Light.
Please bring: An item to share at the Feast & a canned food donation for SafePlace.
You may wish to bring:
· Food and... | Tejas Web | 03/20/10 | Austin |
Texas Rock FestPresented by Texas Rock Fest at Multiple Locations March 17-March 21, 2010 The purpose of the festival is to promote some of the best independent and unsigned Austin and regional alternative rock acts during the week when the entire music industry has its full attention on Austin.
The 5 day event has grown to now (2010) include hundreds of performers playing 30 minute sets at four downtown (and outdoor) locations: Spill, Malaia, Treasure Island, and a couple of outdoor stages at 7th and Neches. The best part? No cover and no wristbands.
| Texas Rock Fest | 03/17/10-
03/21/10 | Austin |
Getting Connected Business Resource FairPresented by Small Business Development Program at Palmer Events Center March 23, 2010 The City of Austin will host one of the year’s best business opportunities to arm entrepreneurs with resources needed for successful business startup or expansion. Getting Connected is designed to give small business owners and entrepreneurs access to beneficial information, materials and people who can help them start or expand their businesses. | Small Business Development Program | 03/23/10 | Austin |
Chris Cleave - Little BeePresented by BookPeople at BookPeople March 23, 2010 When you hear about Chris Cleave’s novel Little Bee, you really
shouldn’t learn too much about it. Let it open up magically around you, and
experience the story of a Nigerian orphan (who calls herself Little Bee) for
yourself. BookPeople loves this novel, and you should too. Tonight at 7PM. | BookPeople | 03/23/10 | Austin |
Peter Hedges - The Heights Presented by BookPeople at BookPeople March 24, 2010 Tim Welch is a popular history teacher. His wife, Kate, is not
inherently ordinary. But she aspires to be. They are seemingly the last
middle-class family in the Heights, whose world is turned upside down by
Anna Brody, the new neighbor who moves into the most expensive brownstone in
Brooklyn, sending the local society into a tailspin. Peter Hedges, author
of What’s Eating Gilbert Grape, brings us his first novel in a decade.
Tonight at 7PM. | BookPeople | 03/24/10 | Austin |
Peter Hedges and Chris CleavePresented by BookPeople at BookPeople March 24, 2010 BookPeople presents two exceptional fiction authors in one night! At 7PM, Peter Hedges, author of What's Eating Gilbert Grape, will read from his new book The Heights, his first novel in over a decade. Then at 8PM, Chris Cleave will read and discuss his book, Little Bee, the story of the tenuous friendship between a Nigerian orphan and a British magazine editor. | BookPeople | 03/24/10 | Austin |
LBJ High School Camerata OrchestraPresented by St. Matthew's Episcopal Church at St. Matthew's Episcopal Church March 25, 2010 In 2008 the Camerata Orchestra was named a national winner in the Excellence in Achievement Orchestra competition. Two student musicians, a violist and a violinist, were also named outstanding soloists in the competition. Several members of the Camerata have qualified for All-Region and All-State Orchestras every year, and the orchestra has earned superior ratings in UIL String Orchestra Competitions for the past five years. | St. Matthew's Episcopal Church | 03/25/10 | Austin |
| Curator's Tour of Making Movies | Harry Ransom Center | 03/25/10 | Austin |
| Abrakadoodle Networking Social | Abrakadoodle Art Education for Children - Austin, TX | 03/25/10 | Austin |
Trevor Romain - The Art of Caring Presented by BookPeople at BookPeople March 25, 2010 Trevor Romain is an award-winning illustrator and writer, and a
BookKid’s favorite. In his new book for adults, you’ll find heart-warming
stories that illustrate hope, comfort, and compassion. The Art of Caring is
a composition of extraordinary events and remarkable encounters taken
directly from Trevor Romain’s personal journal. Tonight at 7PM. | BookPeople | 03/25/10 | Austin |
Dimity McDowell and Sarah Bowen Shea – Run Like a MotherPresented by BookPeople at BookPeople March 26, 2010 Being a Mom is hard work! With taking care of your family, job and
house, how do you take care of yourself? Dimity McDowell and Sarah Bowen
Shea are here to help with their book Run Like a Mother, a guide that offers
both inspirational advice and practical strategies to help multitasking
women make running part of their busy lives. Tonight at 6PM. | BookPeople | 03/26/10 | Austin |
Denny McCoy: ReleasePresented by D Berman Gallery at D Berman Gallery February 11-March 27, 2010 Enjoy Release, an exhibit of vibrant new paintings by Wimberley artist, Denny McCoy. Using a newly bright palette, Mr. McCoy continues his exploration of visual perception and the emotional and physical effects of color and spatial relationships.
Opening reception on Thursday, February 11, from 6 to 8 pm.
In lieu of a formal gallery talk for the show, the gallery will host a guitar performance by award-winning Austin musician Steve Kostelnik on Saturday, 20 February at... | D Berman Gallery | 02/11/10-
03/27/10 | Austin |
Jennifer BalkanPresented by Wally Workman Gallery at Wally Workman Gallery March 6-March 27, 2010 Wally Workman Gallery presents new works by acclaimed Austin artist Jennifer Balkan. Her third solo show at the gallery, Jennifer's paintings manifest raw emotion through luscious paint quality and direct confrontation of her subjects with the viewer. Using fortunes from fortune cookies and maps from across the globe sewn directly onto the canvas, she merges this raw reality with an abstract subconscious. Each piece becomes it's own psychological narrative.
Before becoming a full-time... | Wally Workman Gallery | 03/06/10-
03/27/10 | Austin |
Reflections: New Work by Sergio RodriguezPresented by Mexican American Cultural Center at Mexican American Cultural Center January 30-March 27, 2010 The MACC will be hosting new work from Sergio Rodriguez. Reflections is a personal exploration of Rodriguez’s experience growing up in the border town of Eagle Pass. Not having visited his place of birth in 22 years, Rodriguez made a special trip back to Eagle Pass, re-immersing himself in the U.S.-Mexico border culture in order to inspire the work for this particular show. | Mexican American Cultural Center | 01/30/10-
03/27/10 | Austin |
Pretend You Are Rich Art Auction!Presented by Pump Project Art Complex at Pump Project Art Complex March 27, 2010 This is the most fun art auction in town -
Bidding starts at $3000 and every winner gets a $3000 instant rebate!
Come for food, drinks, fun, score some local art and support Austin's art community. Proceeds benefit Pump Project and local artists.
More information about the auction at www.pretendyouarerich.com | Pump Project Art Complex | 03/27/10 | Austin |
World Theatre Day 2010Presented by The Exchange Artists at Multiple Locations March 27, 2010 March 27, 2010 is World Theatre Day- designated by The International Theatre Institute (ITI), and observed as a day for the celebration and empowerment of theatre artists and audiences around the globe. This year The Exchange Artists are teaming up with the Greater Austin Creative Alliance to organize a World Theatre Day event titled SPECT[ACTOR] in Austin, TX.
Austin’s celebration of World Theatre Day, SPECT[ACTOR], will include a full day of theatrical happenings in... | The Exchange Artists | 03/27/10 | Austin |
YARR! BookPeople's Pretty Perfect PuppetshowPresented by BookPeople at BookPeople March 27, 2010 Join us young mateys for a puppet show of epic proportions. Our glorious puppeteers will be performing a hearty rendition of the great book, How I Became a Pirate, by Melinda Long and illustrated by David Shannon. Don't forget to wear your peg leg and bring your pet parrot or be prepared to walk the plank! This morning at 11:30 AM. | BookPeople | 03/27/10 | Austin |
Family Day Celebrating the Symbols of Mexican WomenPresented by Mexic-Arte Museum at Mexic-Arte Museum March 28, 2010
Mexic-Arte Museum will host a Family Day, inviting children and families to participate in educational and hands-on art activities to learn more about Mexican national symbols, particularly depicting women.
| Mexic-Arte Museum | 03/28/10 | Austin |
Lisa Brawn: Honey, Why Are You So Sweet?Presented by Yard Dog at Yard Dog February 13-March 28, 2010
Lisa is an artist from Calgary, Alberta, who makes pop-art woodcuts using salvaged 100-year old Douglas fir.
Artist statement: I have been experimenting with figurative woodcuts for almost twenty years since being introduced to the medium by printmakers at the Alberta College of Art and Design. Recently, I have been wrestling with a new challenge: five truckloads of salvaged century-old rough Douglas fir beams from the restoration of the Alberta Block in Calgary and from the... | Yard Dog | 02/13/10-
03/28/10 | Austin |
Reclaimed Office : Chu & AndeaPresented by Julia C. Butridge Gallery at Julia C. Butridge Gallery March 4-March 28, 2010 Reclaimed Office is an art exhibit about the structure of an office through the use of waste. This exhibition explores the production of art within a social context – reusing materials that are perceived as office waste that have been collected from local businesses. This ‘office waste’ will be a large scale installation with the idea of sustainability in mind and minimizing our impact on the environment.
| Julia C. Butridge Gallery | 03/04/10-
03/28/10 | Austin |
SpringTime ShowPresented by Austin Art Space Gallery & Studios at Austin Art Space Gallery & Studios March 15-March 28, 2010 The first event this year to feature Austin Art Space Resident Artists. Ten artists in all: Nikki Atkinson, Rebecca Bennett, Cindy Debold, Jan Knox, Orion Knox, Trish Nedry, Marilyn Rea Nasky, Terry Starnes, Valerie Walden and Debbie Willhite. Artwork in oil, pastel, watercolor, acrylic, mixed media, photography and sculpture. | Austin Art Space Gallery & Studios | 03/15/10-
03/28/10 | Austin |
Armstrong Community Music School's 10th Birthday CelebrationPresented by Armstrong Community Music School March 28, 2010 Armstrong Community Music School celebrates its 10th birthday with an open house featuring musical performances, class demos and refreshments. | Armstrong Community Music School | 03/28/10 | |
Script to Screen: GraverobbersPresented by Austin Actors Conservatory at The Hideout Theatre March 28, 2010 Graverobbers is the story of a man who recalls a tragic past-life and becomes so obsessed with it that he nearly ruins his life in the present. A professional read of the screenplay Graverobbers by Brian McDonald, followed by a Q&A with the author.
| Austin Actors Conservatory | 03/28/10 | Austin |
Carver Museum ProgrammingPresented by George Washington Carver Museum & Cultural Center at Carver Museum and Cultural Center March 11-March 28, 2010 Friday, March 12
SXSW Interactive -BALT Meet up at Carver (Blacks, Asians and Latinos in Technology)
6:00 p.m.
Saturday, March 13
Youth Film-making workshop with the Austin School of Film
9:00-5:00 p.m.
Sunday, March 14
Youth Film-making workshop with the Austin School of Film
9:00-5:00 p.m.
Thursday, March... | George Washington Carver Museum & Cultural Center | 03/11/10-
03/28/10 | Austin |
Surrealist Gaming LeaguePresented by Surrealist Gaming League March 2-March 29, 2010 Surrealist Gaming League continues in March! This month, we will hone the games played so far, and perhaps even set about crafting some Surrealist Gaming Kits for the whimsy and delight of others...
The Surrealists developed a score of games, investigations, experiments, and activities with which to coax forth the luscious fruits of the unconsciously creative mind. We'll try the classic Surrealist Games, such as Exquisite Corpse and Triptography, and see if we can invent some of our... | Surrealist Gaming League | 03/02/10-
03/29/10 | |
Austin Film MeetPresented by Austin Film Meet at Multiple Locations March 1-March 29, 2010 Free to Attend. Donations Appreciated.
All are welcome. Food & beverage available.
Don't forget your business cards for networking after.
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The Austin Film Meet is a weekly support, networking and collaboration group for indie film and media makers and supporters. We focus on raising skill levels and professionalism through increased awareness, education and experience. We encourage a sense of... | Austin Film Meet | 03/01/10-
03/29/10 | Austin |
Mexican American Cultural Center Presents: El PadrecitoPresented by Mexican American Cultural Center at Mexican American Cultural Center March 30, 2010 The Mexican American Cultural Center is proud to present a screening of the film EL PADRECITO starring legendary comic actor CANTINFLAS! Both shows are free and open to the public. Seniors attending the morning screening will be served Lunch. | Mexican American Cultural Center | 03/30/10 | Austin |
Elizabeth McCrackenPresented by BookPeople at BookPeople March 30, 2010 This is the happiest story in the world with the saddest ending,"
writes Elizabeth McCracken in her powerful, inspiring memoir. A
prize-winning, successful novelist in her 30s, McCracken was happy to be an
itinerant writer and self-proclaimed spinster. But suddenly she fell in
love, got married, and two years ago was living in a remote part of France,
working on her novel, and waiting for the birth of her first child. This
book is about what happened... | BookPeople | 03/30/10 | Austin |
Spanish Masters: Vilanova, Domenech, RubioPresented by Russell Collection Fine Art Gallery at Russell Collection Fine Art Gallery March 2-March 31, 2010
Acclaimed by art critics and represented in prominent and distinguished collections throughout Europe, Ramon Vilanova is considered by many critics as the finest landscape painter alive.
Aurea Domenech is an artist and poet born and raised in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. She specializes in landscape painting using oil on canvas as her preferred medium, and often chooses local Brazilian scenes as inspiration for her paintings.
| Russell Collection Fine Art Gallery | 03/02/10-
03/31/10 | Austin |
David Corbett – Do They Know I’m RunningPresented by BookPeople at BookPeople March 31, 2010 When Roque’s uncle is deported, his criminal cousin cooks up a
scheme to bring him back to California. But as Roque starts helping, he
gets into more than he bargained for when he is also being told to bring
over the girlfriend of a Mexican drug lord and a mysterious Palestinian.
David Corbett is a great mystery writer, and Do They Know I’m Running will
keep you going all the way to the last page. Tonight at 7PM. | BookPeople | 03/31/10 | Austin |
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