| Event Name | Organization | Dates | City | | Children's Aerial Creation Workshops Presented by Blue Lapis Light at Blue Lapis Light Studio June 4-June 18, 2012 The Children's Aerial Creation Workshop is a week-long workshop focused on creating and exploring aerial dance. During the week, children collaborate to create an original work to be performed for friends and family. The class learns partnering and aerial silks techniques, emphasizing the importance of safety, communication, community and personal expression. The class is available for children ages 7-13 years old with a maximum is 12 students per class. Recommended attire is tight-fitting... | Blue Lapis Light | 06/04/12-
06/18/12 | Austin |
12th Annual Camp IndigoPresented by Amala Foundation July 9-July 20, 2012 Camp Indigo, now in its 12th year, is a week-long Summer camp that offers exciting and creative opportunities for children ages 4 – 12 to express themselves and explore their world. Camp Indigo promotes increased confidence, clear communication and a high level of respect for the self and others. Some of this year’s summer camp offerings will include music-making, movement, yoga, art, gardening, and song-writing.
Each Summer, Camp Indigo unites local Austin... | Amala Foundation | 07/09/12-
07/20/12 | Austin |
2012 Play Bingo Ladies Luncheon Presented by Center for Child Protection October 27, 2012 The Friends of Christopher Guild proudly presents the 9th annual PlayBingo Ladies Luncheon,
a unique Austin event bringing ladies together for a common cause –child abuse– and a common love –bingo. Through the years, PlayBingo has grown to include 700 ladies who rally their friends for a midafternoon rendezvous of tasty drinks, fabulous auction items, and of course- BINGO!
Don't miss out on all of the fun! You can be a part of the day... | Center for Child Protection | 10/27/12 | Austin |
2012 SAUSAGE AND OPERA FESTIVAL Presented by Franco-American Vocal Academy May 26, 2012 Music and flavor collide at the 2012 Sausage and Opera Festival. The City of Elgin welcomes lovely sounds and tasty bites through a unique evening festival. Opera singers from the Franco-American Vocal Academy along with a chamber orchestra will serenade festivalgoers in a memorable two-hour performance. The group will perform La Perichole, Offenbach, which is sung and acted in a combination of French-English and Spanish. To satisfy the palates of guests, a plethora of famed Elgin sausage... | Franco-American Vocal Academy | 05/26/12 | Elgin |
20th Annual Austin International Poetry FestivalPresented by Austin Poets International, Inc. (API) at Multiple Locations September 27-September 30, 2012 Poetry-lovers of all ages:
Join us for the 20th Anniversary celebration of the Austin International Poetry Festival: September 27-30, 2012. It is free and open to the public!
It started with four founders back in 1993, and today, this four-day, citywide, all-inclusive annual celebration of poets and poetry has grown to become “the largest non-juried poetry festival in the U.S.” It includes 30 live local readings, 10 poetry workshops, 10 open mics, 10... | Austin Poets International, Inc. (API) | 09/27/12-
09/30/12 | Austin |
6th Annual Global Youth Peace SummitPresented by Amala Foundation August 12-August 19, 2012 The 6th Annual Global Youth Peace Summit (August 12th – 19th, 2012) will unite American, refugee, immigrant and international youth (ages 13-18) for an eight-day youth summit, devoted to heart-centered dialogue, compassionate service, cultural exchange, authentic expression and exploration of self and world.
Bringing together 70 youth from over 25 different countries, the Summit is a sustainable peace movement where cultural, religious and personal differences are... | Amala Foundation | 08/12/12-
08/19/12 | Marble Falls |
Abrakadoodle Summer Art Camps Ages 3-5 and 5-12Presented by Abrakadoodle Art Education for Children - Austin, TX at Umlauf Sculpture Garden & Museum June 11-August 17, 2012 8 wonderful Abrakadoodle art camp themes at over 8 Metro locations from South, Central and North Austin to Round Rock, Cedar Park and more. Call for venue details or check out our web site! Themes include:
1) Silver Screen Artists 2) Garden Art Safari 3) Splash 'N Splat 4) Once Upon a Time 5) Art Counts! 6) Presto Arto! 7) Really Big Gigantic and Teeny Tiny Art 8)Abrakadoodle 3-D Studio I & II. Full descriptions online. | Abrakadoodle Art Education for Children - Austin, TX | 06/11/12-
08/17/12 | Austin |
ACT presents SUMMER CAMP 2012Presented by Austin Children's Theater at The VORTEX June 4-August 17, 2012 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Contact: Talena Martinez, Executive Director, ACT
info@austinchildrenstheater.org
512-927-6633
Austin, TX, March 26th, 2012
Camp dates
June 4th- August 17th
ACT presents Summer Camp 2012
ACT is excited to announce another wonderful summer camp lineup! We are offering programs for kids in k-9th grades, including variety theater weeks, musical theater intensives, and audition workshops.... | Austin Children's Theater | 06/04/12-
08/17/12 | Austin |
AMOA- Arthouse, Summer Teacher Institute: Art Happening NowPresented by AMOA-Arthouse at Arthouse at the Jones Center July 17, 2012 AMOA-Arthouse, the Blanton Museum of Art, and Mexic-Arte Museum present this two-day workshop exploring contemporary art in the classroom. Open to all K-12 art teachers and art education students. $60 per participant (early registration: $50 before May 5th). Space is limited, reservations and advance payment required. To RSVP, contact Gabriela Santiago at gabrielas@mexic-artemuseum.org or 512.200.7275. | AMOA-Arthouse | 07/17/12 | Austin |
AMOA- Arthouse, Summer Teacher Institutes: Art Happening NowPresented by AMOA-Arthouse at Blanton Museum of Art July 18, 2012 AMOA-Arthouse, the Blanton Museum of Art, and Mexic-Arte Museum present this two-day workshop exploring contemporary art in the classroom. Open to all K-12 art teachers and art education students. $60 per participant (early registration: $50 before May 5th). Space is limited, reservations and advance payment required. To RSVP, contact Gabriela Santiago at gabrielas@mexic-artemuseum.org or 512.200.7275. | AMOA-Arthouse | 07/18/12 | Austin |
AMOA-Arthouse presents: Advanced Young Artists Exhibition Presented by AMOA-Arthouse August 4-August 26, 2012 From August 4th through 26th, AMOA-Arthouse will display the Advanced Young Artist's Exhibition on the first floor gallery of their location at the Jones Center.
Advanced Young Artists (AYA) is a program for students who have already participated in at least one semester of Young Artists. Ten advanced students are paired with professional or graduate student “Artist-Mentors,” to conceptualize and complete a long-term artistic project in any visual art field... | AMOA-Arthouse | 08/04/12-
08/26/12 | Austin |
Anthropos Arts 13th Annual Student/Mentor ConcertPresented by Anthropos Arts at Stubb's Restaurant and Waller Creek Amphitheatre May 20, 2012 Students from Austin, Manor and KIPP middle and high schools perform the music of MIA, Art Blakey, Fela Kuti, Willie Colon, Ray Charles, et al, sharing the stage with their mentors - Austin's top musicians. Members of Grupo Fantasma, Atash, Ritmo Tres, Boombox, and MORE! | Anthropos Arts | 05/20/12 | Austin |
Art & Soul AustinPresented by Art & Soul Austin January 10, 2010-October 15, 2016 Traveling Art Enrichment Classes for ages 3-10 years old. Group art classes,Art Birthday Parties, and private lessons available. | Art & Soul Austin | 01/10/10-
10/15/16 | |
Art on the Green at Laguna Gloria Grounds Presented by Austin Museum of Art at Laguna Gloria Austin Museum of Art grounds March 9-May 20, 2012 Art on the Green
Laguna Gloria | Grounds
March 9, 2012–May 20, 2012
Art on the Green encourages visitors to explore the unique setting of Laguna Gloria with its 12 acres of grounds on Lake Austin, and outdoor sculptures which are part of AMOA-Arthouse’s permanent collection. For the exhibition, nine Texas artists and designers will create minature golf holes that respond to the site and encourage a diverse audience to go outside and play. A bonus tenth hole... | Austin Museum of Art | 03/09/12-
05/20/12 | Austin |
Arts Culture After-School Program: Guitar & Ukulele ClubPresented by Artistic Education Company September 6-December 13, 2012 Curriculum includes playing the acoustic guitar and also the ukulele by reading the music notes, learning proper guitar technique, playing chord progressions to cultural based music/songs, reading music on a music staff, stage performance skills, and much more! No previous musical experience necessary. Instruments provided, though bring your own guitar and/or ukulele if you wish. Enthusiasm is always welcome! Online applications accepted always.
WE ALSO OFFER A CAMP PROGRAM!... | Artistic Education Company | 09/06/12-
12/13/12 | Austin |
| Austin Girls' Choir auditions | Austin Girls' Choir | 05/10/12-
05/31/12 | Austin |
Austin Planetarium Summer Astronomy CampPresented by Austin Planetarium June 11-June 15, 2012 The camp that is out of this world! Explore the Sun, Moon, planets and galaxy with lots of hands-on activities. Learn constellation stories and make up your own. Build a simple telescope. Take part in Astronaut activities. And every day spend time in the Austin Planetarium’s incredible Discovery Dome mobile planetarium – a different experience each day. Includes an evening stargazing session: check out the rings of Saturn in a real telescope! | Austin Planetarium | 06/11/12-
06/15/12 | Austin |
Austin Planetarium's Astro CampPresented by Austin Planetarium at Multiple Locations June 11-July 20, 2012 Astro-Camp! The camp that is truly out of this world! Explore the Sun, Moon, planets and galaxy with lots of hands-on activities. Learn constellation stories and make up your own. Build a simple telescope. Take part in Astronaut activities. And every day spend time in the Austin Planetarium’s incredible Discovery Dome mobile planetarium – a different experience each day. Includes an evening stargazing session: check out the rings of Saturn in a real telescope! For ages 8-11, or... | Austin Planetarium | 06/11/12-
07/20/12 | Austin |
| Austin Public Library: Weekly Readings and Story Time | Austin Public Library | 02/26/10-
Ongoing | Austin |
Austin Yoga ExpoPresented by Austin Yoga Expo at Palmer Events Center May 19-May 20, 2012 What is the Austin Yoga Expo?
It is a gathering of Austin's finest yoga teachers, along with health and wellness providers, alternative medicine practitioners, together offering a breadth of yoga classes, workshops and lectures.
Yoga classes are available for all levels of practice, wheather you have never been to a yoga class and are just curious, or you have been practicing for years. Yoga truly is for everyone, from children to seniors, recovery therapy to... | Austin Yoga Expo | 05/19/12-
05/20/12 | Austin |
Austin: Zeppelin Show with Strings AttachedPresented by Will Taylor and Strings Attached at Central Market Cafe - Central June 8, 2012
Strings Attached plays its Zeppelin show with Vocalist Tameca Jones
See videos and more info about the show here:
http://www.classicrockseries.com/led-zeppelin-tribute.html
"WOW! I don't know what else to say!!! Your Led Zep show at 7:30 Friday night was one of the very best concerts I've enjoyed in my life, and I've been to some of the very best! I've even seen Led Zeppelin live, and later Paige and Plant on their duo tour, and Plant on his solo...
| Will Taylor and Strings Attached | 06/08/12 | Austin |
Baby BloomersPresented by Austin Children's Museum at Austin Children's Museum December 7, 2009 - Ongoing Baby Bloomers is a program for children ages three and under and their caregivers. On Monday mornings, the Museum is open exclusively for this age group only. Discover the Museum's exhibits and playroom in a relaxed atmosphere with other families with small children. Stroller parking included. | Austin Children's Museum | 12/07/09-
Ongoing | Austin |
Bastrop Patriotic FestivalPresented by Austin Symphonic Band at Fisherman's Park July 7, 2012 The Austin Symphonic Band makes its annual appearance at this slice of Americana along the banks of the Colorado River. Marches and fireworks close out the patriotic festival.
| Austin Symphonic Band | 07/07/12 | Bastrop |
Best of "The Sound of Music" Day CampPresented by TexARTS at TexARTS Studios June 25-June 29, 2012 Join us for singing, dancing, acting and crafts Broadway style! Students will perform selections from The Sound of Music on Friday, June 29. | TexARTS | 06/25/12-
06/29/12 | Austin |
Best of Broadway CampPresented by TexARTS at TexARTS Studios August 6-August 10, 2012 Join us for singing, dancing, acting and crafts Broadway style! Students will learn some of Broadway's biggest hits and will perform them on Friday, August 10 for friends and family! | TexARTS | 08/06/12-
08/10/12 | Austin |
Big & Little Adventures with the Austin Nature & Science Center Presented by Austin Nature and Science Center at Austin Nature and Science Center February 2-June 28, 2012 Spend quality time discovering nature with your
preschool-aged child.
On select Thursday mornings,
a preschool specialist leads you and your
child on a learning adventure. Each class includes
exploring outside, meeting an animal friend and a
simple craft.
The program is designed for a 3-4
year-old child accompanied by an adult. Please
wear weather-appropriate play clothes and walking
shoes. One child per adult,... | Austin Nature and Science Center | 02/02/12-
06/28/12 | Austin |
Billboard Top 10 Mini CampPresented by TexARTS at TexARTS Studios August 13-August 17, 2012 Summer mini camps are an exciting introduction to musical theatre for young dancers, singers and actors! Billboard Top 10 students will perform for family and friends on Friday, August 17. | TexARTS | 08/13/12-
08/17/12 | Austin |
Birthday Parties at the Austin Nature & Science Center Presented by Austin Nature and Science Center at Austin Nature and Science Center January 27, 2012 - Ongoing Fun, exciting and educational birthday parties for your child!
Dinosaur, Wildlife or Planetarium Birthday Party
fee includes a 45 minute presentation and the use of a party
room with tables and chairs. Available Saturdays 10:00 AM
to 12:00 PM or 1:30 PM to 3:30 PM and weekday afternoons
from 3:30 PM to 5:30 PM.
Adventure Birthday Party
fee includes all the equipment
for your Caving... | Austin Nature and Science Center | 01/27/12-
Ongoing | Austin |
Button Accordion for BeginnersPresented by Emma S. Barrientos Mexican American Cultural Center at Emma S. Barrientos Mexican American Cultural Center. April 16-May 24, 2012 Join musician Susan Torres as she teaches the basics
of the button accordion. The button accordion is
used in a variety of genres, such as Conjunto, Tejano,
Cumbia, and more. Learn the break down of song
components, and practice techniques which will
advance your playing. No prior musical experience
is required! Class instrument is provided along with a
one-hour-a-week studio practice pass. | Emma S. Barrientos Mexican American Cultural Center | 04/16/12-
05/24/12 | Austin |
Ceramics Bayou Summer Camps And Art ClassesPresented by Cordovan Art School June 4-August 10, 2012 Want your child to have the best camp experience? Then sign them up at Ceramics Bayou, the fun place to spend your day!
From Super Hero to the Amazon adventure, your child will have a whole new creative experience!
We have painting, drawing, music, science experiments, ceramics, games, food, and EXCITEMENT going on this season... did we mention the live animals? They have to be there!
Click | Cordovan Art School | 06/04/12-
08/10/12 | Austin |
Conspirare Youth ChoirsPresented by Conspirare and Conspirare Youth Choirs at St. Martin's Lutheran Church December 9-December 10, 2012 In their seventh concert season, Conspirare’s youngest choristers present their popular holiday concert. Featuring “This Endris Night” by Stephen Paulus and British composer John Rutter's complete "Dancing Day,” a cycle of traditional carols set with harp.
| Conspirare | 12/09/12-
12/10/12 | Austin |
Creativity Club @ the Dougherty Arts SchoolPresented by Dougherty Arts School at Dougherty Arts Center November 1, 2011-May 31, 2012 The Dougherty is excited to expand Creativity Club as an onsite after school program option. Creativity Clubs includes visual arts, theater and digital media using a process-oriented teaching approach. Van transportation is currently being offered for students enrolled at Matthews and Zilker elementary schools. A local area elementary school with 5 or more students enrolled in C-Club @ the DAC may request van transportation. Parents and guardians are welcome to enroll children and provide... | Dougherty Arts School | 11/01/11-
05/31/12 | Austin |
| Current IMAX Showtimes | Bob Bullock Texas State History Museum | 04/02/12-
Ongoing | Austin |
Disney Dreamin' Mini CampPresented by TexARTS at TexARTS Studios June 25-June 29, 2012 Summer Mini Camps are an exciting introduction fo musical theatre for young dancers, singers and actors! Students will learn their favorite Disney tunes. There will be a performance for family and friends on Friday, June 29. | TexARTS | 06/25/12-
06/29/12 | Austin |
Disney Dreamin' Mini Camp - Session 2Presented by TexARTS at TexARTS Studios July 23-July 27, 2012 Summer Mini Camps are an exciting introduction fo musical theatre for young dancers, singers and actors! Students will learn their favorite Disney tunes. There will be a performance for family and friends on Friday, July 27. | TexARTS | 07/23/12-
07/27/12 | Austin |
Drum Corps International AustinPresented by Drum Corps International July 19, 2012 Drum Corps International (DCI), Marching Music’s Major League, is the leader in producing and promoting competitive events for the world's most elite and exclusive ensembles for student musicians and performers. DCI Austin is one in a series of more than 100 national events that make up the annual Drum Corps International Tour. Performing ensembles are comprised of up to 150 brass musicians, percussionists and dance performers ages 14-22. Performances feature spellbinding visual... | Drum Corps International | 07/19/12 | Round Rock |
| En Mi Casa: Still Life Drawing Class | Emma S. Barrientos Mexican American Cultural Center | 05/12/12-
05/26/12 | Austin |
Esperanza de la HerenciaPresented by Puerto Rican Folkloric Dance at Mexican American Cultural Center May 20, 2012 Each year, PRFDance brings the rich heritage of Puerto Rico to life with "Esperanza de la Herencia," a performance event dedicated to inspiring Youth. This live music and dance recital, showcasing our cultural arts students, is backed by our PRFDance & Jr Performing Companies and displays the rich variety of Puerto Rico's traditions. Children are the hope of the future. We hope our programs create a love for culture that lasts a lifetime, and inspires them to celebrate and... | Puerto Rican Folkloric Dance | 05/20/12 | Austin |
Family Saturdays at the MACCPresented by Mexican American Cultural Center at Mexican American Cultural Center September 23, 2009 - Ongoing Family Saturdays are an ongoing program through MACC Culture and Arts Education Department. There is at least one Family Saturday each month during the regular academic year. For a nominal fee, families can participate in projects such as Papel Mache, Kachina Dolls, puppetry arts, storytelling performances, gardening, and giving to the Austin community. | Mexican American Cultural Center | 09/23/09-
Ongoing | Austin |
| Family Yoga | Ruta Maya Coffee House | 01/09/10-
Ongoing | Austin |
Father’s Day Concert in the ParkPresented by Austin Symphonic Band at Zilker Hillside Theatre June 17, 2012 Marches, Broadway show tunes and band classics are sure to please Dad. Bring a picnic supper and spread out a blanket under the pecan trees at the Zilker Hillside Theater.
| Austin Symphonic Band | 06/17/12 | Austin |
Flying Theater MachinePresented by The Flying Theatre Machine at The Hideout Theatre May 6-June 24, 2012 Scavenger Hunt!
In our newest show the Flying Theater Machine goes to exciting new places (chosen by you), discovers challenging clues (with your help) and uses our keenest wits to solve these problems (Okay – you’re really gonna have to help us out here!)
Each week we start out with a problem – Did an octopus loose its shoe? Does the Princess need a crown? Has the Alien forgotten the way home? With the help of the audience we will meet... | The Flying Theatre Machine | 05/06/12-
06/24/12 | Austin |
Girl Scout Beginner Movie MakersPresented by channelAustin July 9-July 13, 2012 Girl Scout Beginner Movie Makers is all about you! Your creative ideas – your voice – your story. During the week, you will be completely immersed in the production process from the moment you walk in the door – from script to screen and everything in between. From storyboards to cameras – from directing to producing to editing – you are in control. And on Friday, experience your very own red carpet premiere for family and friends.
All female... | channelAustin | 07/09/12-
07/13/12 | Austin |
| Grrl Action Summer Workshop | GRRL Action | 06/27/12-
07/17/12 | Austin |
Hoopin’ Happy Hour & Clothing SwapPresented by The Vortex Cafe and The Vortex Cafe at The VORTEX June 3, 2010 - Ongoing Bring your hula-hoopswap clothes, and have some drinks! Meet friends, hold group meetings in a fun cafe setting, or bring your laptop for Free Wifi in The VORTEX Cafe`.
The Yard and Beer-Garden Deck are open for the season. The VORTEX Café` serves sandwiches, coffee, and yummy snacks too! Kid & Dog Friendly!
| The Vortex Cafe | 06/03/10-
Ongoing | Austin |
Hope Farmer's MarketPresented by Hope Farmer's Market August 22, 2010 - Ongoing The Sunday HOPE Farmers Market is a weekly community gathering space where local farmers, artisans, community groups, families, and urban consumers can find fresh foods, community programs, artistic creations, agricultural education and wellness workshops. This unique weekly gathering space will be a platform to introduce local artists and Austin residents to surrounding area farms, healthy lifestyle companies, education in the arts and local community volunteer programs. The HOPE Farmers... | Hope Farmer's Market | 08/22/10-
Ongoing | Austin |
IMAX: Texas - The Big PicturePresented by Bob Bullock Texas State History Museum at Bob Bullock Texas State History Museum February 1, 2012 - Ongoing It takes a big film to tell a story as big as Texas. Now you can experience the myth, majesty and magnitude of the Lone Star State on the giant screen. From the Panhandle to the Rio Grande and from West Texas to the Gulf of Mexico, discover a place where the unfettered spirit is free to roam, and where horses run as wild as the imagination.
From the rugged mountains of Big Bend to towering city skyscrapers, the Texas landscape is as diverse as the folks who live there. Find... | Bob Bullock Texas State History Museum | 02/01/12-
Ongoing | Austin |
Inherit the WindPresented by The City Theatre Company at The City Theatre May 10-June 3, 2012 One of the greatest plays of the twentieth century inspired by the famous 1925 “Scopes Monkey Trial.” When a young teacher is arrested for teaching Darwin's Origin of the Species, a small southern town becomes the focus of the entire nation. Evolution and Creationism go head to head in one of the most momentous and groundbreaking courtroom battles in history digging deep into the heart and soul of America in a timely search for perspective and hope. | The City Theatre Company | 05/10/12-
06/03/12 | Austin |
Intersection - a solo exhibition from Court LuriePresented by Lytle Pressley Contemporary April 21-May 20, 2012 Lytle Pressley Contemporary—a gallery that promotes a high aesthetic in contemporary art and furnishings—announces a solo exhibition of new work by Court Lurie entitled Intersection. Lurie will be exhibiting a new series of large, powerful abstract paintings, and original photography, evolving from “dialogues that exist between mind made constructions and spiritual freedom.”
Lurie’s bold and colorful geometry, whimsical gestural pencil work, and... | Lytle Pressley Contemporary | 04/21/12-
05/20/12 | Austin |
Into The WoodsPresented by Hill Country Community Theatre at Hill Country Community Theatre July 19-July 29, 2012 An ambivalent Cinderella? A blood-thirsty Little Red Riding Hood? A Prince Charming with a roving eye? A Witch...who raps? They are all among the cockeyed characters in this fractured fairy tale that won three Tony Awards. When a baker and his wife learn they have been cursed with childlessness by the witch next door, they embark on a quest for the special objects required to break the spell. A lively irreverent fantasy for adults and children told in the style of "Shrek" and... | Hill Country Community Theatre | 07/19/12-
07/29/12 | Cottonwood Shores |
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