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Baby + Work = Chaos

Date: 10/16 | Time: 5:30 PM – 7 PM | Location: Old West Austin

Join Partners in Parenting (PIP) and The Riveter as they tackle the personal and practical side of working as a new mom or dad.

Jessica Burleson, Executive Director of PIP, will moderate discussion with Jessica Gaffney (Women@Austin and Pro Mama) and Naya Weber, IBCLC (Its More Than Milk Lactation Services) on Baby + Work = Chaos. Discussions will be on the realities of life as a working parent. Participants will leave having developed priorities for their new identity as working parents. And they will have a practical guide for establishing balance and rhythm post-baby.

ABOUT PIP:

Building a village for all new parents. Partners in Parenting supports all of Austin’s new parents so they are confident, connected, and have the tools to reach their full potential. Their proven approach connects parents of babies with peers, trained facilitators, and experts. This will allow them to share the joy and weather the storms of new parenthood together. PIP believes that we we build the foundation for healthy families by supporting parents in this early phase of parenthood. By helping Austin’s parents thrive, we help our entire community thrive.

ABOUT THE RIVETER:

The Riveter is a national network of community and coworking spaces built by women, for everyone. Through its best-in-class professional and personal development programming, robust membership, and collaborative workspaces, The Riveter is working to elevate the conversation and progress around gender equity in work and business. Launched in May 2017 in Seattle’s Capitol Hill neighborhood, The Riveter has grown to include seven locations in Seattle, Los Angeles, Austin, and Dallas. This expansion is spurred by The Riveter’s recent announcement of a $15 million Series A funding round in December 2018. The Riveter’s mission to redefine the future of work has been featured in The Washington Post, Fast Company, Forbes, Inc., Quartz, Bloomberg Technology, and more.

For more information on Baby + Work = Chaos, click here.

Herb Alpert & Lani Hall at Paramount Theatre

Date: 10/15 | Time: 8 PM – 11 PM | Location: Paramount Theatre

Herb Alpert & Lani Hall at Paramount Theatre, Presented by KUTX’s Sunday Morning Jazz

A legendary trumpet player, Herb Alpert’s extraordinary musicianship has earned him five #1 hits, nine Grammy Awards, fifteen Gold albums, fourteen Platinum albums. Additionally he has sold over 72 million records. Herb Alpert & The Tijuana Brass propelled his sound into the pop music limelight. Surprisingly at one point outselling the Beatles two to one. In 1966, they achieved the since-unmatched feat of simultaneously having four albums in the Top 10. He continues to perform and tour across the country with his wife, Grammy-winning singer, Lani Hall.

Lani Hall started her singing career in 1966. She first started as the lead singer of Sergio Mendes’s breakthrough group, Brasil ’66. She left behind her city roots in Chicago. And for 5 years, she performed throughout the world and wrote the English lyrics for many of the band’s Brazilian songs. She has the distinction of recording more than 22 albums in three different languages.

For more information on Herb Alpert & Lani Hall at Paramount Theatre, click here.

Monster Makers Art Camp!

Date: 10/14 | Time: 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM | Location: The Art Garage Austin

“Makin’ Monsters” Art Camp

Head to The Art Garage Austin to participate in the Monster Makers Art Camp. Join them in a slightly messy and definitely quirky day camp all about monsters! Get creative as you paint your own ceramic monster mug- will it have rainbow stripes and polka dots or several eyeballs and spiky fur? Learn about colour theory with the monster-themed canvas painting and join them for when science and art collide in their “slime lab”. Make your own festive slime! (Ages: 6-12)

The Art Garage has been doing this for 10 years and Their camps always fill up fast due to high return rate.

To register your child to the Monster Makers Art Camp, click here.

The Texas Teen Book Festival

Date: 10/12 | Time: 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM | Location: St. Edward’s University

The Texas Teen Book Festival (TTBF) is a one-day event that celebrates the teen reading experience by inviting fans to engage with some of the most popular and critically acclaimed young adult authors in the country.

The TTBF started as the Austin Teen Book Festival in 2009, when librarian Heather Schubert partnered with BookPeople to organize a gathering at Westlake High School. As a result, they hosted 16 authors and 500 attendees. Eventually, the event continued to grow. In 2011-2013, it was sponsored by the Austin Public Library Friends Foundation. In 2014 the Fest was renamed the Texas Teen Book Festival. This is currently a collaboration of the Texas Book Festival, BookPeople, and a dedicated group of librarian volunteers.

This is one of the largest gatherings of its kind anywhere. The annual Fest takes place in the fall on the campus of St. Edward’s University.

The program is made possible in part by a grant from Humanities Texas, the state affiliate of the National Endowment for the Humanities.

Mission

The Texas Teen Book Festival fosters a community effort to celebrate and promote reading and writing by connecting teens to local and award-winning authors, whose writing spans across genres and interest levels.

Goals

– Have fun!
– Connect teen readers to local and award-winning authors
– Encourage interaction between aspiring writers and established authors
– Bring together teens who enjoy reading and to encourage struggling readers
– Support, promote, and celebrate recreational teen reading
– Promote life-long reading

For more information, click here.

Bluegrass and Beer – Keep Sewage Out of Barton Creek!

Date: 10/11 | Time: 6 PM – 9 PM | Location: Jester King Brewery

Come to Bluegrass and Beer to listen to bluegrass music.

Moreover, learn more about how sewage pollution is threatening Long Branch, Barton Creek, and waterways across the Hill Country.

Bluegrass and Beer- Keep Sewage Out of Barton Creek is an informational program about the sewage pollution problem and ways to get involved. The program will start at 7 PM. Throughout the event, beer and food is available for purchase.

Who are invited? Those that want to learn more, want to know how to get involved, or just wanting to have a fun Friday night to join them! Let’s work together to protect our Central Texas creeks.

All pours of Petit Prince beer will benefit Save Barton Creek Association’s (SBCA) work against sewage pollution! Additional donations are accepted and donations can be made prior to the event through our Go Fund Me page www.gofundme.com/f/keep-sewage-out-of-barton-creek.

A special thanks to the Texas Brewshed Alliance and Jester King Brewery for organizing this event with Save Barton Creek Association.

For more information on Bluegrass and Beer, click here.

A Dog’s Dream Bluegrass Benefit Concert

Date: 10/10 | Time: 7 PM – 9 PM | Location: Oskar Blues Brewery Austin

A Dog’s Dream Bluegrass Benefit Concert is an evening of bluegrass music, food, drinks, vendors, pups and more with our friends at Oskar Blues Brewery!

Join in on this dog-friendly event with VIP admission for just $30 and enjoy exclusive access, drink ticket, swag bag, and more! For general admission, a donation of $15 can be made online or at the door. Either way, the River Boy bluegrass band will be here to make sure you have a great time. 100% of the proceeds will support the Austin Humane Society where we offer comprehensive, life-saving animal services, transforming the lives of animals and those who love them!

The fun will kick-off at 7:00pm and the music will start at 7:30pm.

River Boy Bluegrass Band

River Boy is an all-acoustic band based in Charleston, SC blending original Bluegrass and Americana tunes with traditional ones. Each band member brings his special ingredients to the mix making the River Boy experience both familiar and new to the audience.

For more information on the Dog’s Dream Bluegrass Benefit Concert, click here.

John Lennon Tribute Show ft. The #9 Orchestra

Date: 10/09 | Time: 8 PM – 11 PM | Location: 3TEN Austin City Limits Live

John Lennon Tribute Show: The 29th Annual John Lennon Birthday Tribute Featuring The #9 Orchestra

This year The #9 Orchestra will be performing their annual tribute to John Lennon at the 3TEN ACL Live on October 9th, for what would have been John’s 79th birthday. It will be the 29th year the band has ‘come together’ for this special show. All the proceeds of this year’s show will be to benefit HAAM, the Health Alliance for Austin Musicians.

The #9 Orchestra

The #9 Orchestra is a group of accomplished musicians from Austin, Texas who ‘come together’ annually to pay tribute to the music of John Lennon and the Beatles. This year, 2019, will mark the 29th year in a row they have celebrated this Austin tradition. They will perform their John Lennon Birthday Tribute on October 9,th John’s birthday, at the 3TEN ACL Live theater in beautiful downtown Austin. The proceeds from this event will go to HAAM, the Health Alliance for Austin Musicians.

Please come and support the group as they strive to hit 30 years of having fun and playing music that’s dear to their hearts.

For more information on the John Lennon Tribute Show, click here.

Let’s Talk – A New Way to Network

Date: 10/08 | Time: 5:30 PM – 7:30 PM | Location: The University of Texas Club

Let’s Talk – A New Way to Network, by Austin Young Chamber (AYC)

Interested in learning how your peers are advancing their careers in this competitive job market? Have a strong opinion about the best Austin BBQ joint? Join AYC for “Let’s Talk”. This a signature networking event where rather than simply trading business cards, we’ll engage in round table conversations spanning a wide range of different topics guaranteed to spark interests. Not only will you meet new people in the Austin community, but make stronger, more personal connections. This will help in your effort to build valuable, long-lasting relationships. We’ll also be joined by members of the UT Club, which will provide a perfect opportunity to cross-network with another local membership base.

5:30pm – 6:00pm – Check-In & Refreshments
6:00pm – 7:30pm – Round-Table Networking & Topical Discussions (facilitated by AYC Ambassadors)

“Let’s Talk” will be hosted by the University of Texas Club. They will be providing complimentary light bites and one drink ticket per guest (beer and wine).

Parking in the Manor Garage adjacent to the stadium is available for $3/hour.

For more information on Let’s Talk – A New Way to Network, click here.

Austin Public Open House

Date: 10/07 | Time: 6 PM – 8 PM | Location: Austin Public

Austin Public Open House and Mixer. Tell your own stories at Austin Public. Find out what Austin’s Community Media Center has to offer!

– Learn about several AFS programs and AFS Membership benefits
– Meet current Austin Public producers and crew
– Participate in studio and equipment demos
– Learn about the rich history of Austin’s Public Access TV

Austin Public’s campus hosts:
– Media classes on the latest technology
– A producer program that offers access to gear, studios & content distribution
– Youth summer filmmaking camps
– History of Television screenings
-Filmmakers services which include moviemaker dialogues,
workshops, grants and more

Complimentary pizza and various types of drinks will be provided.

For more information on the Austin Public Open House, click here.

Service Dogs Inc 2019 Graduation

Date: 10/05 | Time: 2 PM – 4 PM | Location: Cirrus Logic

Service Dogs Inc 2019 Graduation & Morgan’s Wonderland Inspiration Award Winner

Come celebrate Service Dogs, Inc.’s Class of 2019 Graduates & 2019 Morgan’s Wonderland Inspiration Award Winner – awarded to the business who goes the extra mile on being accessible to individuals living with a disability.

Morgan’s Wonderland Inspiration Awards are dedicated to:
– Increasing awareness of the contributions of Texas businesses providing accessibility for people living with a disability.
– Encouraging more corporations and business owners to become engaged in ensuring the accessibility of their property.
– Increasing support for those who benefit by the assistance of a Service Dog.

In 2016, Service Dogs, Inc. created the Awards to create solutions to help solve some of the problems that our disabled community members face on a daily basis.

Service Dogs, Inc. is a nonprofit that adopts dogs from animal shelters and takes career change dogs from Guide Dogs for the Blind. SDI builds better lives for Texans overcoming challenges through partnerships with custom trained Assistance Dogs, provided free-of-charge. We train Mobility Service dogs, Hearing dogs, and Facility dogs. The cost of care and training for each dog is approximately $50,000. Your donation enables us to provide the dogs and customized training to our clients free-of-charge!

For more information on the Service Dogs Inc 2019 Graduation, click here.

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