The Texas Teen Book Festival

The Texas Teen Book Festival

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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

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Bluegrass and Beer- Keep Sewage Out of Barton Creek!

Bluegrass and Beer – Keep Sewage Out of Barton Creek!

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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.

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Dog's Dream Bluegrass Benefit Concert

A Dog’s Dream Bluegrass Benefit Concert

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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 at 3TEN ACL Live

John Lennon Tribute Show ft. The #9 Orchestra

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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.

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Let's Talk - A New Way to Network

Let’s Talk – A New Way to Network

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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

Austin Public Open House

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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

Service Dogs Inc 2019 Graduation

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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.

ACL Music Festival

ACL Music Festival

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Date: Oct 4 – 6, Oct 11 – 13 | Time: 10 AM – 6 PM | Location: Zilker Park and Zilker Dog Park

ACL Music Festival is one of the country’s largest celebrations of live music.

This two weekend, six-day festival brings the magic of the famed public TV series “Austin City Limits” outside the studio and into Austin’s most beloved park. More than 150 musical acts will take over eight stages along with local food vendors, brewers, artists and pop-up shops and artists.

ACL Festival features a diverse lineup of acts every year with 8 stages, more than 125 performances – and best of all, two weekends.

Tacos, brews, vegan options and more. The ACL Eats Food Court offers the most delicious festival food, drinks and sweets from Austin and the surrounding area’s favorite restaurants.

With the Art Market, phone charging stations, a mini-fest for kids, photogenic spaces and merch
to bring home with you, there’s plenty to do for the entire family.

Explore the full lineup online and purchase your tickets today!

To know more about the ACL Music Festival, click here.

SWA Monthly Business Mixer

SWA Monthly Business Mixer

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Date: 10/02 | Time: 5:30 PM – 7:30 PM | Location: Casa Chapala Mexican Cuisine & Tequila Bar

She Works Austin (SWA) hosts a monthly Networking Business Mixer! Come mingle with them!

This event is the perfect opportunity to meet other women and share about who you are and what you do.

* They will have 4 presentations from leaders in their field

*  All attendee get time to introduce themselves and their business

*  Raffles and Door Prizes

*  Buffet of Appetizers

*  Time for Networking

*  Learn more about She Works Austin

For more information on the SWA Monthly Business Mixer, click here.