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Breathing Life Into Words

Presented by Austin Public Library

June 4, 2012-June 3, 2013

A selection of story starters for the summer senses presented by Johnett Scogin.

To inspire local Austin writers, the Will Hampton Branch at Oak Hill, Austin Public Library, offers writing workshops featuring notable authors and writers. Learn how to transform your thoughts into writing. The Breathing Life into Words writing workshop series began in 2007 at the Hampton Branch at Oak Hill and has featured a ...More

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	Tell-a-friend Poetry Open Mic Presented by BookWoman Bookstore at BookWoman Bookstore June 18, 2012 - Ongoing Join us every Second Thursday from 7-9pm for a Poetry Open Mic at BookWoman. July's theme is "Spirituality," featuring CHRIS VAN LOAN and THOM WORLD ...More
	Tell-a-friend Wednesday Storytime Presented by Barnes & Noble at Barnes & Noble - Arboretum December 16, 2009 - Ongoing Join Miss Naomi every Wednesday morning for great stories and amazing activities. Don't miss out on all the fun! ...More
	Tell-a-friend Informal Classes with Professor George Doig Presented by Ruta Maya Coffee House at Ruta Maya International Headquarters January 27, 2010 - Ongoing Professor George Doig is a retired Assistant Professor at the University of Texas in Latin and Greek Language and Literature. The informal class series at Ruta Maya presented by ...More
	Tell-a-friend Free Shakespeare in the Park - The Winter's Tale Presented by Austin Shakespeare at Zilker Hillside Theatre May 2-May 26, 2013 The City of Austin, Austin Parks and Recreation Department and the Beverly S. Sheffield Zilker Hillside Theater, in coordination with Austin Shakespeare Festival, presents William ...More
	Tell-a-friend Long Center for the Performing Arts Announces 5th Anniversary Season Presented by The Long Center for the Performing Arts at The Long Center for the Performing Arts September 18, 2012-June 5, 2013 The Long Center’s 5th anniversary season is our biggest and best yet! In addition to our popular programs in the International Series, Family Series and some of the best of ...More
	Tell-a-friend Announcing ZACH's 2012-2013 Season Presented by ZACH Theatre at ZACH Theatre October 17, 2012-June 16, 2013 The 2012-2013 Season at ZACH is a dream come true — a world premiere, an American musical with a full orchestra for the first time, a beloved classic made new, an ...More
	Tell-a-friend Buy tickets 2013 Revel Solstice Festival Presented by Revel at Cobra Studios June 20-June 22, 2013 Revel Classical Band presents the 2013 Revel Solstice Festival June 20, June 21, June 22 Pianist Carla McElhaney, cellist Joel Becktell, violinist ...More

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Agents & Editors Conference 2013 Agents & Editors Conference 2013 Presented by Writers' League of Texas at Hyatt Regency Austin June 21-June 23, 2013 The Writers' League of Texas Agents & Editors Conference is for writers at every stage of their career. Beginners can learn more about this mystifying industry and prepare themselves for the journey ahead. Those with completed manuscripts can pitch to agents and get feedback on their manuscripts from professional editors. Published writers can learn about market trends and network with rising stars in the world of writing. No matter what your market, genre, or level, our conference can...	Writers' League of Texas	06/21/13- 06/23/13	Austin
THE QUEER G.R.I.T.S ANTHOLOGY THE QUEER G.R.I.T.S ANTHOLOGY Presented by Media Arts & Literacy Institute at Barnes and Noble, Lakeline April 1-June 30, 2013 About Submission Deadline: June 1, 2013 Selection Notification: June 5, 2013 Book Release Brunch: Sept. 2013 Mission Freeverse Publishing, a division of the Media Arts & Literacy Institute, is now accepting submissions for G.R.I.T.S : Girls Raised In The South- An Anthology on Southern Queer Womyns’ Voices and Their Allies, edited by Amber N. Williams & Poet On Watch. Please submit...	Media Arts & Literacy Institute	04/01/13- 06/30/13	Austin
One World Theatre 2012-2013 Season One World Theatre 2012-2013 Season Presented by One World Theatre at One World Theatre March 22, 2012-December 31, 2013 Rock legends Greg Lake, of Emerson, Lake & Palmer, WAR, Starship, Edgar Winter, and Hot Tuna join the lineup, as well as 10,000 Maniacs, The Marshall Tucker Band, John Mayall and Eddie Money. Enjoy the soulful stylings of Robert Cray, Blind Boys of Alabama, Ruben Studdard, and Sweet Honey In The Rock, along with master singer/songwriters Shawn Colvin, Janis Ian and Marc Cohn. We are excited to present the biggest country lineup in our history, including the...	One World Theatre	03/22/12- 12/31/13	Austin
Land. Identity. Opportunity. Land. Identity. Opportunity. Presented by Bob Bullock Texas State History Museum at Bob Bullock Texas State History Museum February 1, 2012 - Ongoing Three floors of exhibits -- three themes as big as Texas history: Land, Identity and Opportunity. The exhibits at The Bob Bullock Texas State History Museum will surround you with the sights, sounds and (sometimes) smells of Texas history. Each floor of exhibits highlights important chapters in The Story of Texas through objects, media programs, and recreated environments. Founded as a non-collecting institution, the Museum exhibits bring the Story of Texas to life through an ongoing process...	Bob Bullock Texas State History Museum	02/01/12- Ongoing	Austin
Austin Public Library: Weekly Readings and Story Time Austin Public Library: Weekly Readings and Story Time Presented by Austin Public Library at Multiple Locations February 26, 2010 - Ongoing For a complete schedule of AustinPublic Library Readings and Story times for the kids, check out their site here	Austin Public Library	02/26/10- Ongoing	Austin
Weekly and Monthly Events at Austin Public Library Weekly and Monthly Events at Austin Public Library Presented by Austin Public Library October 31, 2011 - Ongoing Ongoing Weekly Events: Chess Knights @ Windsor Park Branch Mondays 6 - 7 p.m. Put down the video game controller and pick up a pawn, bishop or knight. Chess for beginners is here. Learn the original strategy-based game with people of all ages. ¡Qué me cuentas! @ Faulk Central Library Wednesdays 6 - 7:30 p.m. Practice and learn Spanish as a second language...	Austin Public Library	10/31/11- Ongoing
Aether Aether Presented by Wally Workman Gallery April 18, 2012 - Ongoing Aether is a semi-annual e-magazine that aims to engage collectors, artists, and galleries in conversation about the visual arts in our community and beyond. Inspired by the diverse art scene in Austin where new ideas and creativity are abundant, we are reminded that art is an essential element in our lives - one that is constantly evolving. Aether reserves a place for us to explore these transformations; first, by acknowledging the energy and effort that goes into the creation of art,...	Wally Workman Gallery	04/18/12- Ongoing

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