In addition, CMFW invites the public to get to know the organization in its first ever CMFW Open House, “Music is a Gift,” October 15, 7 to 8:30 p.m., presentation and concert with reception from 8:30 to 9:30 p.m. at All Faiths Chapel at Austin State Hospital, 4110 Guadalupe St., Austin TX 78751. Free, open to the public.

The Open House is a wonderful opportunity to meet the young and professional artists, CMFW board members, volunteers and staff, and learn about CMFW’s programs and history. All programs are free and open to the public except for CMFW’s Love Concerts, which are donation-only fundraisers towards charitable causes.