H-E-B Free First Sunday: Deep in the Heart of STEM

H-E-B Free First Sunday: Deep in the Heart of STEM

Date: 02/02 | Time: 02/02 | Location: Bullock Texas State History Museum

H-E-B Free First Sunday. Deep in the heart of STEM: Dive into the heart of Texas with Girlstart.

Explore the connections between history and science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) through interactive demos and hands-on activities for kids of all ages.

Enjoy FREE exhibition admission all day and special STEM-related family activities with Girlstart from 12 to 3 pm! Bring the family to explore three floors of exhibitions, including the new special exhibition Fashion Forward.

Dive into the heart of Texas with these activities:
– Explore the new Fashion Forward exhibition and make your own LED light-up wearable
– Design a drag racing car as you discover the growth of Texas roadways
– Experiment with wind energy as you measure wind speed and create a pinwheel
– Engineer a device to take rock core samples as you get hands-on in the Texas Oil and Gas exhibit

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Children's Book Fair at the Wildflower Center

Children’s Book Fair at the Wildflower Center

Date: 02/01 – 02/02 | Time: 9 AM/2 PM CST | Location: Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center

Meet Texas-based children’s authors and illustrators, enjoy story time and other literary activities, and discover great stories and books to take home!

Browse books in our climate-controlled McDermott Learning Center, then head down to the Family Garden to read in the shade of Lynda’s Library, a lovely new addition to the Play Lawn.

All activities are free with regular admission to the Wildflower Center.

From 9 a.m. – 2 p.m., enjoy readings from authors

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2020 Mutton Bustin' Registration

2020 Mutton Bustin’ Registration

Date: 01/31 | Time: 8 PM CST | Location: Rodeo Austin

Mutton Bustin’ Registration will take place IN PERSON ONLY at the Rodeo Austin office on Friday, January 31, 2020.

The Rodeo Austin Office is located at 9100 Decker Lake Rd. Austin, TX 78724.

PLEASE READ THE FOLLOWING RULES FOR REGISTRATION AND MUTTON BUSTIN’ PARTICIPATION:

1. Line up begins at 8:30 a.m. Spots are limited and will be filled on a first-come, first serve basis.
2. Legal Guardian must register the participant. No exceptions will be made.
3. To register, you MUST bring the child’s birth certificate. No child will be registered before showing a birth certificate.
4. Payment must be submitted at time of entry. No refunds or rain checks will be issued.

RODEO AUSTIN MUTTON BUSTIN’ OFFICIAL RULES:
• Participant must be ages 5 – 7 and weigh no more than 55 pounds.
• Only 1 entry per child allowed in the Rodeo Arena.

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Real Places Conference 2020

Real Places Conference 2020

Date: 01/29 – 01/30 | Time: 8:00 AM – 1:45 PM | Location: DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Austin

Join us January 29–31, 2020, for our next Real Places Conference 2020, which brings together in Austin hundreds of individuals and organizations dedicated to protecting and preserving Texas’ historic places and the stories they tell.

Hosted by the Friends of the Texas Historical Commission, the conference provides an opportunity for preservationists and officials to network and learn with County Historical Commissions,

Main Street managers and participants, historic preservation officers and design review boards, architects and engineers, historians, archeologists, curators, interpreters, managers of museums and historic sites, as well as Texas Historical Commission staff, Texas Heritage Trail Regions, and other partner agencies.

In addition to the regular conference schedule, Real Places 2020 will offer pre-conference workshops and tours for various audiences on Wednesday, January 29th. As part of the events, the THC’s award-winning Texas Historic Courthouse Preservation Program will present its annual Texas Courthouse Stewardship Workshop for county officials and facilities managers, as well as special technical preservation sessions on maintaining historic buildings. We’ll again be offering continuing education credits for architects and planners.

For more information on the Real Places Conference 2020, click here.

Uncut Gems Feast

Uncut Gems Feast

Date: 01/29 | Time: 7 PM CST | Location: Alamo Drafthouse South Lamar

Uncut Gems Feast – See the Safdie’s relentless thriller with a themed menu!

Experience UNCUT GEMS with this menu of traditional Jewish eats.

ABOUT FEAST EVENTS

Dig into a three-course cinematic experience with a movie-inspired feast. Each course is served at key moments in the film for a deliciously maximum effect. Plus, drink pairings to complement the flavors (and the fun).

MENU

First Course
Housemade Lox
Red onion, dill, capers, & scratch made creme friache
Paired with J.Vineyard Pinot Gris

Second Course
Mum Foods Pastrami
Pave of beets & potatoes, pickled white onions
Paired with Day Owl Rose of Barbera

Third Course
Flourless Chocolate Cake
Blood orange macerated berries
Paired with Line 39 Merlot  

ABOUT

Led by an instantly legendary performance from Adam Sandler and featuring trademark intensity from GOOD TIME directors the Safdie Brothers, UNCUT GEMS is a visceral, entertaining, and cinematic experience that’ll leave you trying to catch your breath.

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Terror Tuesday : Carnival Of Souls

Terror Tuesday : Carnival Of Souls

Date: 01/28 | Time: 9:30 PM – 11:10 PM CST
| Location: Alamo Drafthouse South Lamar

The ground-breaking surrealist chiller in restored 35mm.

Very few regional horror movies are strong enough to be considered miracles. But CARNIVAL OF SOULS is a miracle beyond miracles. After a mysterious car accident, Mary (Candace Hilligoss) takes a job as a church organist. Subsequently, she finds herself tormented by a mysterious ghoul . . . and his undead friends. Shot in Lawrence, Kansas and at Utah’s majestic Saltair Pavilion by industrial filmmaker Herk Harvey, CARNIVAL OF SOULS is like nothing else on the planet. With its stunning black and white photography and ghostly organ score, this eerie, thoughtful dreamscape influenced everything from George Romero’s NIGHT OF THE LIVING DEAD to David Lynch’s ERASERHEAD. Prepare to have your skeleton rattled. (Joseph A. Ziemba)

Restored 35mm print courtesy the Academy Film Archive and Matthew Irvine.

ABOUT

Very few regional horror movies are strong enough to be considered miracles. But CARNIVAL OF SOULS is a miracle beyond miracles. After a mysterious car accident, Mary (Candace Hilligoss) takes a job as a church organist. Subsequently, she finds herself tormented by a mysterious ghoul . . . and his undead friends. Shot in Lawrence, Kansas and at Utah’s majestic Saltair Pavilion by industrial filmmaker Herk Harvey, CARNIVAL OF SOULS is like nothing else on the planet. With its stunning black and white photography and ghostly organ score, this eerie, thoughtful dreamscape influenced everything from George Romero’s NIGHT OF THE LIVING DEAD to David Lynch’s ERASERHEAD. Prepare to have your skeleton rattled.

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Austin Job Fair - JobFairX

Austin Job Fair – JobFairX

Date: 01/27 | Time: 11 AM – 2 PM CST | Location: DoubleTree by Hilton Austin NW – Arboretum

Austin Job Fair – January 27, 2020

FREE FOR ALL JOB SEEKERS!
Whether you are a seasoned executive-level professional, just beginning your career, or anywhere in between, our events can connect you with as many valuable employer contacts in three hours as you would make in weeks of job searching on your own.

BENEFITS OF ATTENDING A JOBFAIRX EVENT:

Open the doors of opportunity when you meet and interview with hiring managers at companies ranging from small local businesses to Fortune 500 corporations. This career fair will allow you to learn about the businesses that are hiring and what their hiring needs are. Tired of sending your resume over the web and not receiving any responses back? By attending this event, you will be able to meet directly with hiring managers and get instant feedback on your resume and possibly even BE HIRED ON THE SPOT!

BENEFIT PACKAGES OFFERED BY EMPLOYERS

  • Salaried Positions
  • Base Salary + Positions
  • Bonuses
  • Commission
  • Life Insurance
  • Paid Holidays
  • Paid Company Training
  • Management Training
  • Rapid Career Advancement

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Austin for Aussies Benefit Day

Austin for Aussies Benefit Day

Date: 01/26 | Time: 12 PM – 3 PM CST | Location: Parlor & Yard

Save the Date.

Join us on Australia Day as we raise funds to benefit charities working to help Australia fight and recover.

We have been shocked and moved by the incredible devastation the fires in Australia have caused and problems they continue to create. Join us at Stereotype and Parlor & Yard on Australia Day as we aim to bring the Austin community together to raise funds for charities in Australia working to help the people fight fires and prepare for the long recovery process.

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2020 16th Annual Austin Firefighters Ball

2020 16th Annual Austin Firefighters Ball

Date: 01/25 | Time: 6 PM – 1 AM CST | Location: Crowne Plaza Austin

Annual Austin Firefighters Ball – A wonderful scholarship fundraising event for both Firefighters and the community.

This occasion is open to the community and is a fund-raising event that benefits the Ed Bridges Scholarship Fund. An exqusite meal, awesome keynote speaker, cash bar, vendors, and a photographer will be available for photos. Attire is semi-formal.

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Barton Creek Greenbelt Invasive Species Removal Event

Barton Creek Greenbelt Invasive Species Removal Event

Date: 01/24 | Time: 9 AM – 12 PM CST | Location: Barton Creek 360

Barton Creek Greenbelt Invasive Species Removal Event

An invasive species is described as a species that is not native to a specific location (an introduced species), and that has a tendency to spread to a degree believed to cause damage to the environment, human economy or human health. In the case of the Barton Creek greenbelt, there are several occurring and pesky invasive species. For this event, we will be concentrating on two species that are predominant in this particular area. These being privet (Ligustrum lucidum) and heavenly bamboo (Nandina domestica). Both are commonly occurring escaped landscaping plants.

Invasive species along the greenbelt can disturb the natural diversity and discourage the growth of native plants. Help us to control these invasive plants and restore biodiversity to the greenbelt! As Adopt-a-Creek partners, SBCA looks after the stretch of the Barton Creek greenbelt beginning at the 360 trailhead. This is the area we’ll focus on, covering as much area as we can in the time allotted.

Please bring your own water bottle, and dress in long sleeves and pants, as we will be walking through areas with poison ivy. Also if you have a favorite pair of work gloves bring those as well!

SBCA is co-sponsoring this event with our friends at Keep Austin Beautiful (KAB) and will have plenty of tools and equipment. There will also be staff from KAB on site to help educate us as to the correct methods to effectively remove these invasive species. Hope you can join us as land stewards of this beautiful area!

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