| Event Name | Organization | Dates | City | | 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 |
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 |
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 |
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 |
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 |
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 | |
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 |
Spring ConcertPresented by Austin Children's Choir at Highland Park Baptist Church May 19, 2012 The Austin Children’s Choir is a nonprofit organization that develops fresh voices, fosters a life-long love of music, encourages children to follow their passions and motivates them to set high goals and work hard to achieve them. The result is a group of exceptional young people who come together to delight audiences with a musical repertoire drawing from various time periods and worldwide destinations. | Austin Children's Choir | 05/19/12 | 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 |
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 |
Zilker Park Pops ConcertPresented by Austin Civic Orchestra at Zilker Hillside Theatre June 8-June 9, 2012 Finally, on June 8th and 9th the ACO will once again present its annual Zilker Park Pops Concert series. Featured as part of this program is the popular annual raffle drawing for a chance to conduct the ACO's finale performance of Sousa's Stars and Stripes Forever. These concerts are performed FREE to the public at the Zilker Hillside Theater. | Austin Civic Orchestra | 06/08/12-
06/09/12 | Austin |
The AFM/Center for Texas Music History Free Concert SeriesPresented by Austin Federation of Musicians Local 433 at Bob Bullock Texas State History Museum May 6-May 27, 2012 Family oriented free concert series. Showcasing a variety of musical styles and genres. Presented by the Austin Federation of Musicians, City of Austin Cultural Arts Division, The Bob Bullock Texas State History Museum, Center for Texas Music History, and Strait Music Company. | Austin Federation of Musicians Local 433 | 05/06/12-
05/27/12 | Austin |
| Austin Girls' Choir auditions | Austin Girls' Choir | 05/10/12-
05/31/12 | Austin |
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 |
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 |
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 |
Yoga in the ParkPresented by Austin Parks Foundation at Republic Square May 2-June 6, 2012 Join Austin Parks Foundation and our friends Yoga Yoga for free yoga from noon to one every Wednesday in May (exception: substitution of May 30th for June 6th) in Republic Square Park! | Austin Parks Foundation | 05/02/12-
06/06/12 | 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 |
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 |
| Austin Public Library: Weekly Readings and Story Time | Austin Public Library | 02/26/10-
Ongoing | Austin |
Weekly and Monthly Events at Austin Public LibraryPresented 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 | |
| WEST Austin Studio Tour Catalogs & Exhibits All over Austin | Austin Public Library | 05/09/12-
05/20/12 | 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 |
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 |
The Austin Symphony Presents: The Texas TenorsPresented by Austin Symphony Orchestra at Palmer Events Center June 8-June 9, 2012 The Texas Tenors take their music seriously, but never themselves. Weaving effortlessly from John Denver to Puccini to “West Side Story,†this trio takes their audience on a musical ride from West Virginia to Italy to New York City, pausing between genres long enough only to tell stories and smile for pictures. You’ve seen them on “America’s Got Talent,†now come hear them live with the Austin Symphony Orchestra.
Friday, June 8, 2012
Saturday, June 9, 2012 | Austin Symphony Orchestra | 06/08/12-
06/09/12 | 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 |
Leaps and No BoundsPresented by Ballet Austin at Ballet Austin August 22, 2011-May 30, 2012 Leaps and No Bounds focuses on using kinesthetic learning as a means of reinforcing the skills necessary for success on state standardized tests.
Impacting over 400 children in two low socio-economic elementary schools within the Austin area, this program uses weekly movement lessons as a method of reinforcing core classroom curricula and essential skills in language arts, math, science, and social studies for each grade level from pre-K through fifth.
Since its... | Ballet Austin | 08/22/11-
05/30/12 | Austin |
Zumba®Presented by Ballet Austin's Butler Community School at Ballet Austin March 19, 2012 - Ongoing Are you ready to party yourself into shape? That's what Zumba is all about. It's an exhilarating, easy-to-follow, calorie-burning dance fitness-party that's moving millions of people toward joy and health. Taught by a certified Zumba instructor, this class will keep you moving and keep you smiling. No dance experience needed to take this class. Just come ready to move your body and burn those calories! Workout attire and athletic shoes or dance sneakers are recommended. | Ballet Austin's Butler Community School | 03/19/12-
Ongoing | Austin |
| Wednesday Storytime | Barnes & Noble | 12/16/09-
Ongoing | Austin |
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 |
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 |
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 |
Texas Spirit TheaterPresented by Bob Bullock Texas State History Museum at Bob Bullock Texas State History Museum September 24, 2010 - Ongoing The Texas Spirit Theater is the biggest multimedia special effects theater of its kind in Texas. Located on the second floor of The Bob Bullock Texas State History Museum, this 200-seat venue boasts three screens, fixed sets, and several thrilling special effects to create a truly unique experience.
The Theater has two experiential films with daily showtimes:
Spirit TheaterThe Star of Destiny, takes audiences on an epic journey through the history of... | Bob Bullock Texas State History Museum | 09/24/10-
Ongoing | Austin |
Texas Music Roadtrip at The Bob Bullock Texas State History MuseumPresented by Bob Bullock Texas State History Museum at Bob Bullock Texas State History Museum March 17-October 14, 2012 This spring take a Texas Music Roadtrip at The Bob Bullock Texas State History Museum
Special exhibition opens with free Texas Tornados performance March 17, 2012
The Bob Bullock Texas State History Museum is fueling up for its 28th special exhibit, Texas Music Roadtrip, the largest museum exhibition to tell the story of the profound influence and impact of Texas music.
Texas Music Roadtrip is guest-created by Gary Hartman founder of the... | Bob Bullock Texas State History Museum | 03/17/12-
10/14/12 | Austin |
| Current IMAX Showtimes | Bob Bullock Texas State History Museum | 04/02/12-
Ongoing | 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 |
Kids Make TV Beginners Camp at channelAustin StudiosPresented by channelAustin June 25-June 29, 2012 Kids Make TV Camp 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. | channelAustin | 06/25/12-
06/29/12 | Austin |
Kids Make TV Advanced Directors Camp at channelAustin StudiosPresented by channelAustin July 23-July 27, 2012 Kids Make TV Camp 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. | channelAustin | 07/23/12-
07/27/12 | 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 |
Music for KidsPresented by City of Austin Music Division and Austin Public Library at Multiple Locations June 1-July 20, 2012 The Music Division and Austin Public Library have partnered to host Music for Kids. Music for Kids is a six-week summer concert series that brings free, live local musical performances suited for kids and teen youth. Beginning in June, twenty performances will take place in twenty library locations throughout the city. Lineup to be announced soon! | City of Austin Music Division | 06/01/12-
07/20/12 | Austin |
| July 4th Frontier Days Celebration | City of Round Rock Parks and Recreation | 07/04/12 | Round Rock |
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 |
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 |
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 |
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 |
MACC Summer CampsPresented by Emma S. Barrientos Mexican American Cultural Center at Emma S. Barrientos Mexican American Cultural Center. June 11-August 10, 2012 June 11 - August 10 / Ages 5-12 / 9am-5pm
Join the excitement by participating in MACC cultural camps! The goal of our camps is to foster a meaningful understanding and appreciation of Mexican American cultural arts and heritage. Daily activities in our visual and performing arts classes reflect the session theme.
Session 1: Lucha Mania - A Wrestling Phenomena (6/11 -6/22)
Session 2: Fiesta Fun - Mexican Holidays (6/25-7/6)
Session 3:... | Emma S. Barrientos Mexican American Cultural Center | 06/11/12-
08/10/12 | Austin |
| Youth Capoeira @ the MACC | Emma S. Barrientos Mexican American Cultural Center | 04/07/12-
09/01/12 | Austin |
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