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Culinary ; Fashion ; Kids & Families ; Special Events ; Sports ; Visual Art

BGAB is a free, family-friendly event, organized as an open shopping experience where shoppers can browse in a hassle-free environment with centralized checkout. Founded in 2001 by the principles of Blue Genie Art Industries, the show has grown from a small East Austin gathering to one of Central Texas’ leading annual holiday happenings and was named “Best Show and Sale” by the Austin Chronicle.

Blue Moon Glassworks

Classes ; Fashion ; Special Events

Blue Moon Glassworks is a full service retail & instructional art glass studio specializing in stained glass, glass fusing, flameworking, etching, encaustic painting, and jewelry. We offer classes at every skill level. We also offer design, fabrication, and installation of custom stained glass as well as repair of existing stained glass. We have a state-of-the-art flameworking studio complete with torches and annealing kilns. In addition, we regularly welcome internationally renowned bead artists to teach advanced techniques.

BookPeople

Foundation ; Meetings ; Poetry & Literature ; Special Events

BookPeople began in 1970 in the student slum district at the edge of the University of Texas, Austin as Grok Books. An outpost for the literate in what was then a rural reading wasteland, Grok flourished, expanding over time into BookPeople. In the contemporary wasteland of two-centimeter culture and chained commerce, BookPeople remains a refuge for the contemplative, a place where it’s still possible to find a good book and someone irreverent with whom to discuss it. Eschewing elitism, BookPeople also sells the other books.

Bounce

Meetings ; Special Events

events, marketing, and PR

Broadcast Your Love

Special Events

If you love chocolate and you love art, then you don’t want to miss the “All Chocolate Affair” taking place Sunday, April 21, at the Carver Museum and Cultural Center, 1165 Angelina, Austin, Texas. The event features a sampling of savory and sweet treats-all made with chocolate–showcasing the culinary skills of eight high school culinary arts programs in Central Texas! And don’t miss the Best Brownie in Texas contest. Attendees are encouraged to wear their favorite “chocolate” brown attire. Tickets on sale through April 19th.

C5 Youth Foundation of Texas Inc.

Special Events

Non-profit that helps area youth learn leadership and college life skills.

CAMIBAart Gallery

Educational ; Free Events ; Special Events ; Visual Art

CAMIBAart specializes in concept driven contemporary art with a focus on materials, an emphasis on the quality of craft, and an attention to detail.

Cap City Comedy Club

Foundation ; Special Events ; Theatre

The Cap City Comedy Club is a venue located in Austin with many events ranging from comedy to musical performances.

Capital City Black Film Festival

Festivals ; Film & Video ; Kids & Families ; Nonprofit ; Special Events

The Capital City Black Film Festival is an intimate festival that celebrates the beautiful storytelling and unique, and yet still universal perspective of talented African Americans filmmakers. CCBFF includes year-round events and opportunities to experience the brilliant works of black artists and filmmakers from across the globe. Live Music Capital of the World, a booming hub for renowned tech giants and innovative start-ups, and home to the world’s greatest music and entertainment festivals, Austin is on its way to becoming the Hollywood of Texas, making it the perfect home for CCBFF.

Capital City Men's Chorus

Kids & Families ; Music ; Nonprofit ; Special Events ; Theatre

Mission Statement The Capital City Men’s Chorus is gay men and their allies raising voices in song to change minds, transform lives, and build community. About Us The award-winning Capital City Men’s Chorus, under the direction of Dr. Jeffrey Jones-Ragona,is an all-male chorus, based in Austin, TX and is the longest, continually running men’s chorus in Austin. From local churches and theaters in the Austin area, to Carnegie Hall in New York City, to the concert halls of international locales, the Capital City Men’s Chorus has a rich performance history that spans 25 years! The CCMC also believes in giving back to the community in which they live, through partnership with local charitable and humanitarian organizations, by performing for local fundraisers, organizing toy drives, and partnering with organizations that serve those in need in the greater Austin area. They currently have three CD’s:Silent Noon, Northern Lights, and Return to Standard Time. Membership in the CCMC is open to all persons who support CCMC’s Mission and Vision Statement. Participation by singing as well as non-singing membership is encouraged! The Capital City Men’s Chorus (CCMC) was founded in 1989 by sixteen volunteer members. The CCMC has operated as a non-profit 501(c) (3) arts organization since 1990 and is the recipient of funding through a Cultural Contract from the City of Austin Cultural Arts Division. However, the majority of financial support for the group comes from the continuing generosity of individuals and businesses in the Austin area community. The CCMC is an active member of the Gay and Lesbian Association of Choruses (GALA). GALA, the association of the international gay and lesbian choral movement, represents over 180 men’s, women’s, and mixed choruses and thousands of audience members in North America, Europe, South America, and Australia. GALA is dedicated to providing leadership and inspiration through excellence in the choral arts. Our Voices Win Freedom.

Capitol View Arts

Classes ; Dance ; Festivals ; Free Events ; Meetings ; Music ; Special Events ; Theatre ; Visual Art

Capitol View Arts supports the arts community through arts education, collaborative opportunities, and the preservation of venues for performances and public use.

Carter Creek Winery Resort & Spa

Culinary ; Special Events

Established in 2011, Carter Hospitality Group, LLC. is a family-owned hospitality company with four hotels and resorts as well as three wineries across the United States. Based in Orange County, California, the company manages and owns a portfolio of luxury properties including South Coast Winery Resort & Spa, Temecula, California; Carter Estate Winery and Resort, Temecula California; and Carter Creek Winery Resort & Spa, Texas Hill Country. Carter Hospitality Group additionally serves as the owner-franchisee for Red Lion Hotel Orlando Lake Buena Vista South, Orlando Florida.

Central Texas African American Family Support Conference

Educational ; Health & Fitness ; Kids & Families ; Special Events

The Central Texas African American Family Support Conference provides information and educational opportunities about mental health, intellectual and developmental disabilities, substance use disorder, co-occurring disorders and physical health issues. The conference supports the African American community and embraces all members of the community regardless of race. The mission of the conference is to strengthen family and individual awareness of available behavioral and physical health care services through culturally sensitive education, support and partnerships. The conference strives to reduce stigma and eliminate health disparities.

Centroamericanto Fest

Educational ; Kids & Families ; Special Events

We are dedicated to promoting Central American music and other cultural disciplines.

CharityBash

Meetings ; Music ; Special Events

CharityBash provides a feasible and fun way to financially give back to Austin. Through this trend of ‘partying for a purpose,’ we hope to influence and inspire ‘giving’ at a younger age, ultimately redefining Austin’s ranking as 48th out of 50. By partnering with established businesses and downtown venues, we are naturally being branded as the ‘it’ monthly party where young people are being inspired to meet new people, give back to the community, and to learn something new. At each party, we ask for a minimum donation of $10 at the door. One hundred percent of this money goes to the monthly beneficiary. After a successful event, we send updates on how much money was raised at each Bash, how the nonprofit spent the funds, and how young people can get more involved. Through creating a trusting relationship with the young demographics of Austin, the fear of financially giving back can be solved and our goal of Austin being ranked in the top ten most giving cities can be a vision of the near future. CharityBash will soon be the leader of downtown fundraisers and philanthropy for young Austinites. The CharityBash Fund is administered by the Austin Community Foundation.

Chaski

Foundation ; Music ; Special Events

Chaski means “messenger” in the Incan language of Quechua. In the spirit of this Andean traveler, Chaski bring to its audiences classical, Celtic, and Latin American folk music featuring all kinds of flutes and harps. Based in Austin, Texas, Chaski has performed together since 1985 and has toured the United States, Costa Rica, Venezuela, England, and Scotland. Five independently produced recordings, Chaski (1989), Pacha Mama (1991), El sariri (1995), Unay (2000), and Viracocha (2005), feature selections from Chaski’s repertoire on flute, sikus (pan pipes), quena, flauto traverso, harp, cuatro, guitar, charango, bombo, maracas, and other instruments.

Church of the Friendly Ghost

Film & Video ; Foundation ; Music ; Nonprofit ; Special Events ; Visual Art

The church of the friendly ghost is a community collective that seeks to provide accordance for the creative, adventurous, improvises, experimental, noise, jazz, and other related cutting-edge music and performance. that is to say, they provide a place for it to happen on a regular basis where an audience may gather to watch. The music takes place at the Salvage Vanguard Theater. This project is funded and supported in part by the City of Austin through the Economic Growth & Redevelopment Services Office/Cultural Arts Division believing an investment in the Arts is an investment in Austin’s future.

Cine Las Americas

Festivals ; Film & Video ; Nonprofit ; Special Events ; Visual Art

Introduction Cine Las Americas is a multi-cultural, 501(c)3 non-profit organization based in Austin Texas, offering theatrical screenings of films made by and/or about Latinos or Indigenous peoples of the Americas. Films from Spain and Portugal are also included, enhancing a truly Pan-American cinematic experience. Mission The mission of Cine Las Americas is to promote cross-cultural understanding and growth by educating, entertaining and challenging the diverse Central Texas community through film and media arts. Support By supporting Cine Las Americas, you are helping to ensure that diversity in theatrical film exhibition and media arts education have a prominent place in the cultural landscape of Austin and in the state of Texas.

Cirque du Soleil

Dance ; Music ; Special Events ; Visual Art

Cirque du Soleil is a Quebec based company recognized the world over for high-quality, artistic entertainment. Since its dawn in 1984, Cirque du Soleil has constantly sought to evoke the imagination, invoke the senses and provoke the emotions of people around the world.

Citizen Generation

Foundation ; Nonprofit ; Special Events

Citizen Generation is centered on the belief that in order to make our city the best place to live, play, and work, all individuals should be active in the betterment of their community. This type of community participation, however, has not always been viewed as affordable or accessible. Citizen Generation is here to change that. Through our programs CharityBash, CharityLadies, CharityLunch, and CharityVolunteers, we offer multiple avenues for you to be involved in making your city the best it can be. We make philanthropy an experience, rather than a transaction. And did we mention that our programs are fun and won’t break the bank? Together, we are a new generation, one of active citizens making a positive change.

City of Austin Music Division

Free Events ; Meetings ; Music ; Nonprofit ; Park ; Special Events

The City of Austin’s Music Division and Parks Department bring you Music in the Parks, a year-long concert series that features free, live and diverse concerts set in various parks throughout Austin. Performances are free and appropriate for the whole family. All are welcome to attend.

City of Austin Small Business Development Program

Classes ; Free Events ; Meetings ; Special Events

The mission of the Small Business Program is to foster job creation and support the growth of new and existing businesses by providing capacity building information, tools, and resources. We provide counseling and assistance to small businesses. Our focus is to develop and empower small businesses in order to strengthen their business capability and survivability. Our main objective is to provide assistance and business solutions to emerging small businesses. To achieve this goal, we make our own resources available to small business owners, as well as provide points of contact to outside resources beyond our scope.

City Of Lockhart

Free Events ; Special Events

Lockhart is a great day-trip or weekend destination from San Antonio, Austin, Houston, the Dallas/Fort Worth metroplex and anywhere in between.

City Of Pflugerville

Park ; Special Events ; Sports

Gather your friends and family and make plans to spend an old fashioned Independence Day at the Lake. Live music, festival food, games for the kids, community washer and horseshoes, fabulous fireworks display and a live concert to top off the evening.

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