Walking Tour of Depression Era Architecture

Presented by Austin History Center at Austin History Center

April 10, 2010

The Austin History Center and Austin History Center Association presents a walking tour of Depression era architecture near the AHC, including our own 1933 Italian Renaissance building (which has some Art Deco stylings) where the tour will start. The tour will cover 6 buildings built in the 1930s, some with New Deal money, and architectural historians will regale the tour with stories of each. This program is part of a series of programs related to the History Center's exhibit, "Relief,...

SafePlace Field Day & Festival

Presented by SafePlace at Fiesta Gardens

April 10, 2010

The SafePlace Field Day & Festival returns with ridiculous team relays and a fantastic festival to raise awareness and funds for SafePlace programs and services. This exciting event will bring the community together to enjoy silly team competitions and activities for the whole family. Relay teams will compete for the coveted Field Day & Festival traveling trophy while stumbling through events such as the Dizzy Bat Race, the Wacky Dress-up Relay and Water Balloon Toss. The afternoon...

Swanee - A Musical Jubilation!

Presented by Round Rock Community Choir

April 24, 2010

Come celebrate Round Rock Community Choir's 25th Anniversary season. Swanee is our annual variety show, full of quality family entertainment. Music performances will range from spirituals to music of the 1940's up through modern day. This is Randi Bolding's inaugural year as Director, and we can't wait for you to come and see this AMAZING show. New for this year - a Saturday Matinee performance!

Comic Club

Presented by Austin Public Library

March 8-May 10, 2010

Read titles and talk about your favorites! Get exposed to new storylines and share your favorites! For ages 9-17.

Cultural Center Saturdays

Presented by Puerto Rican Folkloric Dance at Puerto Rican Folkloric Dance and Cultural Center

March 1-July 31, 2010

Cultural Center Saturdays - Dominoes, Cafe, y Amistad! - Every Sat.

Austin tourists visit all the time! Our Cultural Center is now open to the community on Saturdays during class hours. Come visit and enjoy Puerto Rican coffee and fun conversation! Or come challenge PRFDance Director Tekina-eiru' Maynard to a game of dominoes. If you know her, it won't surprise you to discover she rarely loses!

Esquina Tango: Monthly Foreign Movie Night

Presented by EsquinaTango Cultural Society of Austin at EsquinaTango

August 21, 2009 - Ongoing

Join us for our monthly foreign movie viewing with English Subtitles. Work on your Spanish while enjoying different and beautiful films: classic, modern, comedy, drama and more!Hosted by the Spanish Conversational Group. Bring your own beverage. Popcorn provided!!

About the Movie: After the corrupt former Mayor is killed by the peasants, poor janitor Juan Vargas is appointed new Mayor of a desert town in central Mexico. Although he tries to bring the motto of the ruling party to...

Smart Start Services

Presented by SIMS Foundation

February 2, 2009 - Ongoing

The SIMS Foundation announced SIMS Smart Start Services, a therapeutic mental health program for partners, spouses, or family members of musicians and adults working in the music industry, starting February 2, 2009.

¡Qué me cuentas!

Presented by Austin Public Library

March 1, 2010 - Ongoing

Practice and learn Spanish as a foreign or second language with ¡Qué me cuentas! every Wednesday from 6:00 to 7:30 p.m. Through reading and discussion of Latin-American cuentos, or short stories, the class offers a unique way to learn and practice Spanish. 40% proficiency in Spanish is preferred, but if you feel you are not yet at this level, join us and we will help you. This class is free and open to the public.

Spanish Conversational Series

Presented by Austin Public Library

March 1, 2010 - Ongoing

The Austin Public Library program, Practiquemos Español offers adults studying Spanish an opportunity to practice speaking Spanish with other Spanish learners under the guidance of a Spanish-speaking facilitator. Practiquemos Español is not a Spanish class, but rather a place to fine-tune your Spanish in a non-threatening and relaxed environment. In order to participate you will need to know a little Spanish. Sessions take place This program is free and open to the public.