Austin Design Week 2019

Austin Design Week 2019

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Date: 11/04 – 11/08 | Time: 8 AM | Location: Austin, Texas

Austin Design Week 2019 – FREE workshops, talks, studio tours, and events in the fourth annual Austin Design Week.

Celebrate Austin design through a week of free workshops, talks, studio tours, and events this November as the city celebrates its creative community in the fourth annual Austin Design Week.

There are countless opportunities to learn, collaborate, and talk shop with other designers and enthusiasts. They welcome design veterans and anyone new to design — architects and service designers, Austin residents and visitors. Help #MakeSpace at #ADW19 this November 4h – 8th.

The schedule drops October 1st. Mark your calendar and get ready to RSVP.

For more information on the Austin Design Week 2019, click here.

Run For The Flag 2019

Run For The Flag 2019

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Date: 11/02 | Time: 8 AM – 12 PM | Location: Camp Mabry

Run in the third annual Run for the Flag race, Saturday, November 2, 2019, at Camp Mabry, 2210 W. 35th St, Austin.

Dr. Merritt Pember, Direct Orthopedic Care surgeon and veteran U.S. Army Major (Operation Iraqi Freedom), a team of DOC military service veterans, and sponsor partners created the Run for the Flag race. This race is to honor veterans and as a fundraiser for Folds of Honor.

Major Dan Rooney created Folds of Honor Foundation to provide educational scholarships. These scholarships are benefit spouses and children of America’s fallen and disabled service members.

Race categories include:  Wheelchair, Active, Retired and Reserve Duty, Youth, the Community, and Kids 10 and under fun run when accompanied by a registered parent. A virtual run is available for anyone who cannot run on race day or non-runners can donate to Folds of Honor at the race site.

For more information on the Run For The Flag 2019, click here.

Formula 1 United States Grand Prix

Formula 1 United States Grand Prix

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Date: 11/01 – 11/03 | Time: 8 AM – 10 PM | Location: Circuit of The Americas

Formula 1 United States Grand Prix – The pinnacle of motorsports returns to Austin, Texas for a weekend-long celebration of speed and sound.

COTA announced that they will welcome two world-renowned musical acts to the Super Stage at the 2019 FORMULA 1 UNITED STATES GRAND PRIX. On Saturday, November 2, GRAMMY® Award-winning and international pop icon P!NK. She is sure to ‘get the party started’ and give fans an unforgettable performance. She will take the Super Stage at COTA. While on Friday, November 1, GRAMMY® Award-winning band Imagine Dragons will start the weekend on a high note after the first day of qualifying races.

COMMEMORATIVE STOCK: 3-day Grandstand and Bleacher tickets ordered by Labor Day are printed on commemorative stock.

COTA RAIN INSURANCE: Should it rain 1.5″ in the 24 hours leading up to start of the Grand Prix on Sunday, November 3, all 3-day seats (grandstands and bleachers) purchased by July 20 receive a 105% refund.

Kids 2 and under receive complimentary General Admission.

Circuit of The Americas is the premier destination for world-class motorsports and entertainment in the United States.  It’s set on 1,500 acres in the rolling hills just outside downtown Austin. Circuit of The Americas has hosted the biggest names in racing, action sports and music since 2012. At its heart is a 3.41-mile racetrack that was designed to challenge the world’s most exacting competitors. It provides a thrilling spectacle for audiences.

For more information on the Formula 1 United States Grand Prix, click here.

Haunted Hollywood: A Bloody Red Carpet Affair

Haunted Hollywood: A Bloody Red Carpet Affair

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Date: 10/31 | Time: 7 PM – 2 AM | Location: The Venue ATX

Lights, Camera, Beware, Join Us If You Dare!


Come Flaunt Your Creepiest Hollywood Attire at The  Haunted Hollywood: A Bloody Red Carpet Affair
+Disturbingly Delicious Drink Specials
+Ghoulishly Delectable Foods On-Site
+Watch Out For The Frightening Creatures Lurking Around Every Corner
+Haunting Beats and Visuals provided by Barbuto.Official
+Appearance from Special Guest DJ

For more information on Haunted Hollywood: A Bloody Red Carpet Affair, click here.

Trick or Treat Street at Terra Toys!

Trick or Treat Street at Terra Toys!

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Date: 10/30 | Time: 3 PM – 6 PM | Location: Terra Toys

Terra Toys invites you to our FREE Halloween event, Trick or Treat Street! On Wednesday October 30th from 3-6 PM
We will have
🎃Drink specials in our espresso bar!
👻 Indoor trick or treating!

All boils and ghouls are encouraged to bring their candy buckets and wear their costumes! 🍭Vampires are welcome!🧛🏽‍♂️ Dogs in costumes are also welcome!🐶

Terra Toys is a locally owned toy store in business since 1978. They began by making hand-crafted, beautiful wooden toys. Today they have over 12,000 SQ feet of toys from around the world! Come explore our selection of classic, fun, and beautiful toys!

They are also the proud home of the Terra Art Gallery and Espresso Bar, a coffee shop crafting delicious espresso drinks and treats!

For more information on Trick or Treat Street at Terra Toys, click here.

Texas Downtown Association Annual Conference

Texas Downtown Association Annual Conference

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Date: 10/29 – 11/01 | Time: 1PM | Location: Texas Downtown

Join the only Texas conference dedicated to downtown!

Save the date – Texas Downtown Association Annual Conference
October 29 – November 1, 2019
Georgetown, TX

This year they’ve scheduled outstanding keynote speakers, breakout and field sessions. They bring ideas and best practices, and events for networking and exploring.

The Texas Downtown Association (TDA) is a statewide, independent nonprofit organization. It represents cities and towns of all sizes, economic development corporations, chambers of commerce, small businesses, nonprofits, and individuals from across Texas.

TDA was founded by Anice Read, who is credited with bringing the Main Street Program to Texas. She and representatives from the largest Texas cities wanted to create an organization that would connect downtown supporters from across the state.

For more information on the Texas Downtown Association Annual Conference, click here.

#FREECON19 // The Freelance Conference

#FREECON19 // The Freelance Conference

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Date: 10/27 – 10/29 | Time: 5PM | Location: Norris Conference Center

Are you constantly hustling to get new clients, but feel like you’re getting nowhere fast?

WE’VE ALL BEEN THERE.

And that’s exactly why we created #FREECON!

The only one of its kind, The Freelance Conference is designed by freelance business owners, for freelance business owners.

We’ll spend 3 days together in sunny Austin, TX building skills and resources to run a successful single-owner business.

  • Interactive sessions with experts
  • Workshops
  • Networking
  • Mentoring
  • And more …

And — of course — we’ll celebrate each other’s successes, triumphs, and breakthroughs all along the way!

But most of all, you’ll walk away from #FREECON19 saying, “I wish I had done this sooner!”

Every traditional J-O-B has bosses, mentors, peers, and colleagues to learn from and grow with…

As freelancers, we have escaped the bosses but we are still human — we still need mentorship, collaboration, and comradery.

Every major industry hosts conferences and professional development events that catapult people to the next level through networking and learning cutting edge best practices…

They attend conferences that catapult people to the next level of their career through networking and teaching cutting edge best practices…

Who is #FREECON19 // The Freelance Conference for?
Writers, Marketers, Designers, Solopreneurs, Business Coaches, Consultants…

Lions, Tigers, and Bears… oh my! In a word… YOU! (most likely)

Why should Freelancing be any different?

It Shouldn’t.

For more information on the #FREECON19 // The Freelance Conference, click here.

Halloween Children’s Concert 2019

Halloween Children’s Concert 2019

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Date: 10/27 | Time: 3:00 PM | Location: Long Center Dell Hall 

It’s creepy, crawly and so much fun it’s spooky!

Your little ghost or goblin will help haunt the Long Center for the Performing Arts for the Austin Symphony’s annual Halloween Children’s Concert. This exciting concert features frightfully fun symphonic music that is stimulating for young eyes and ears (ages 2–10). The entire family is invited to dress up in their favorite costume . Let everyone enjoy “boo-tiful” music with their Austin Symphony Orchestra!

This season’s featured piece will be selections from Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky’s Swan Lake. Narration by Austin storyteller, Bernadette Nason. Other fun pieces will be performed that will keep you and your entire family entertained.

This concert is a wonderful chance for you to introduce your children to the wonders of live orchestral music. The hall will be decorated top to bottom to enhance your little one’s concert experience. WEAR YOUR COSTUMES!

Concert is at 3:00 p.m. and will last approximately one hour.

These concerts are made possible by the James C. Armstrong Youth Education Endowment.

For more information on the Halloween Children’s Concert 2019, click here.

Texas Book Festival 2019

Texas Book Festival 2019

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Date: 10/26 – 10/27 | Time: 5 PM | Location: Texas Book Festival, Austin, Texas

Join the 24th annual Texas Book Festival—A weekend of book talks, signings, family activities, and more, held in and around the Texas State Capitol in downtown Austin.

The Festival Weekend is free and open to the public!

One of the largest and most prestigious literary festivals in the country. The annual Texas Book Festival features 250+ nationally and critically recognized authors, 20+ venues including the State Capitol, 100+ exhibitors, local food trucks, family activities, and countless opportunities to meet authors and fellow book lovers.

Founded in 1995 by First Lady Laura Bush, the Festival has hosted thousands of notable and award-winning authors over the years. Authors including Margaret Atwood, Robert Caro, Sandra Cisneros, Salman Rushdie, Cheryl Strayed, Walter Mosley, Molly Shannon, Frank McCourt, Ziggy Marley, Liz Carpenter, Doris Kearns Goodwin, and many, many others.

The 24th annual Texas Book Festival will be held October 26-27, 2019. The Festival runs from 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. on Saturday. And 11 a.m. – 5 p.m. on Sunday. The Texas Book Festival Weekend is free and open to the public. This takes place in Austin, Texas, at the State Capitol and surrounding grounds.

The Texas Book Festival is a non-profit organization. They welcome your contributions to help produce this popular annual event and year-round literary events. Moreover, contributions support their literacy programs and grants to Texas public libraries. Donate to Texas Book Festival online at any time.  When you give $100 or more, they thank you with a Festival Friends Pass. The Festival Friend Pass provides priority seating and signing line access for you and one guest at select venues and signings during the Festival Weekend. They are grateful for your support of literature, libraries and literacy in Texas!

For more information, click here.

Adult Night Halloween Party!

Adult Night Halloween Party!

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Date: 10/25 | Time: 10 PM – 2 AM | Location: Adult Night at Mt. Playmore

This Halloween party is everyone’s favorite Adult Night of the year.!

Invite all your friends for Austin’s best BYOB party. They have a Live DJ, unlimited free arcade games, and our delicious scratch made food is available all night!!

And of course, what Halloween party wouldn’t be complete without a costume contest?

Adult night is from 10 pm to 2 am for those 21 & up only. AND it’s BYOB! Our DJ will be rocking the house and your admission ticket gets you an Unlimited Arcade Game Card and Unlimited play on our giant TEXAS SIZE playscape! Let your inner child free to slide, jump, crawl and have a blast!

Early bird tickets are $14.95 through 10/20/19, so buy early before the price increases to $19.95 starting 10/21/19! Your ticket includes admission, and include an unlimited game card for our arcade good for the duration of Adult Night. Tickets can be purchased online or at the door on the night of the event. Tickets are non-refundable after purchase.

They have Air Hockey, Corn Hole, Giant Jenga, and so much more! You and your friends won’t want to miss this night of fun and games! Tickets do sometimes sell out, so they highly recommend purchasing ahead of time.

For more information on the Adult Night Halloween Party, click here.