Date: 01/21 – 01/26 | Time: 8 PM | Location: Texas Performing Arts at The University of Texas at Austin
Director Jerry Zaks’ “gorgeous” new production (Vogue) is “making people crazy happy” (The Washington Post) and is “a musical comedy dream!” (Rolling Stone).
For more information on Hello, Dolly! in Austin, click here.
Date: 01/21 – 01/22 | Time: 6 AM CST | Location: Voodoo Doughnut (6th Street)
Love doughnuts? Love furry friends? Us too! We are proud to partner with Austin Pets Alive! for our January 21st Tuesday Giving event!
Austin Pets Alive! promotes and provides the resources, education, and programs needed to eliminate the killing of companion animals. Their goal is to ensure that every shelter animal, in Central Texas and beyond, gets a true chance at the life they deserve. ❤️
We will doughnate a quarter from EVERY doughnut sold on January 21st to Austin Pets Alive!. And don’t forget, we’re open 24/7 for all of your late-night doughnut cravings.
*Doughnuts are for humans only. 😉
For more information on Tuesday Giving – Austin Pets Alive!, click here.
Date: 01/19 | Time: 7:30 AM – 12:30 PM CST | Location: 9700 Stonelake Blvd
The 3M Half Marathon presented by Under Armour boasts one of the fastest 13.1-mile courses in the country and will celebrate its 26th year running on Jan. 19, 2020.
Runners enjoy a point-to-point course with mostly downhill running that showcases some of Austin’s finest locations. Starting in north Austin and finishing near the Texas State Capitol, runners will appreciate a 306’ net elevation drop.
Participants will receive the best swag back in the running industry, a custom spinner finisher medal, Under Armour participant shirt, on-course live music, a massive finish line festival, beer garden (21+), and so much more!
For more information on the 2020 3M Half Marathon, click here.
Date: 01/18 | Time: 9 AM – 11 AM CST | Location: Shoal Creek Conservancy
We’ll take a look back in time while discussing geology and fossils along the way! This tour is for all ages, so bring your families for a morning of fun. Please wear comfortable walking shoes, weather-appropriate clothing, and we recommend bringing water and a snack if desired.
For more information on Geology and Fossil Hunting Along Shoal Creek, click here.
Date: 01/17 | Time: 7 PM – 10 PM CST | Location: Big Medium
The Contemporary Print is a survey of traditional printmaking techniques and innovative approaches in contemporary printmaking. Our 2020 exhibition was juried by Claudia Zapata.
Texas-born curator, artist, and doctoral candidate, Claudia Zapata, joins us from the Smithsonian American Art Museum, where she currently acts as the Latinx art curatorial assistant in support of their upcoming exhibition ¡Printing the Revolution! The Rise and Impact of Chicano Graphics, 1965-Now.
Claudia’s passion for Chicanx and Latinx art, and identity-based exhibitions has inspired her previous work as the Curator of Exhibitions and Programs at Mexic-Arte Museum, the Co-Founder of the Puro Chingón Collective, and now the pursuit of a Ph.D. in Rhetorics of Art, Space and Culture at Southern Methodist University.
For more information, click here.
Date: 01/16 | Time: 10 AM – 9 PM CST | Location: The Blanton Museum of Art
Welcome in a new decade with a good long day-to-night out of ART!
Our newest Contemporary Project titled “Drum Skins” by renowned artist Ed Ruscha will be on view plus a Texas-proud print pop-up in partnership with PrintAustin!
Meander over to our café to enjoy a slice of pizza & glass of wine for only $6 (available after 5pm). 🍕🍷 And don’t forget to drop by our Museum Shop for some of the best gift ideas in Austin!
Our full line-up:
12:30pm ~ PUBLIC TOUR
Enjoy a gallery teacher-led public tour of some highlights from our permanent collection.
5:30pm ~ POP-UP EXHIBITION: Lone Stardom
All Y’all need to drop by to see this Texas-proud selection of art! Organized in conjunction with PrintAustin.
6pm ~ MUSIC AT THE BLANTON: Keep Composers Weird
A perfect opportunity to hear music by emerging composers from around the world! Hosted by Nathan Felix.
FREE ADMISSION every Thursday is made possible by The Moody Foundation.
The Blanton is located at the intersection of Congress Avenue and Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard.
For more information on Free Admission: Third Thursday, click here.
Date: 01/15 | Time: 5:30 PM – 7 PM | Location: Boone PTA
Be it a suit or a formal grown; we are looking for the Best Dressed human to start the new year off thinking about ways we can lessen our carbon footprint.
Basically, we are creating a fashion show with clothes made out of recyclable materials.
Join us for a night of fun and fashion.
For more information on the Eco – Friendly Fashion Show, click here.
Date: 01/07 – 01/23 | Time: 7:00 PM to 8:00 PM | Location: Lockhart State Park
Join us at Lockhart State Park for a lesson in country-style line dancing! Class is suitable for beginners and all ages.
Prepare: Wear your dancing shoes and bring water. No registration required.
Meet: Class will be held inside the park Recreation Hall.
Fees: Class is free with paid entry to the park. Regular park entrance fees are $3/adult, free for children 12 & under. If our office is closed when you arrive, please use the self-pay station to check in.
For more information on this Line Dancing Class, click here.
Date: 01/13 | Time: 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM | Location: Wright Bros. Brew & Brew
He’ll speak about how you can save money while you travel around the world! We’re expecting a bunch of trave-enthusiasts to come out to hear Matt speak. We’ll have plenty of time for you to network and meet other travel lovers in this community.
Come out to meet and mingle with like-minded travelers, have a beer, and make new friends.
Tickets are $10 USD and you can bring a friend for free!
See you soon,
Matt & The Nomadic Network Team
What is THE NOMADIC NETWORK (TNN)?
It’s our newest initiative and is a global community of travel enthusiasts who support, connect, educate, and inspire one another to travel better, cheaper, and longer (created by me, Nomadic Matt). We strive to provide our fellow travelers with the tools, resources, tips, and knowledge to enable them to confidently plan global adventures. We encourage and eagerly share our global know-how with others.
We do this with these local TNN chapter meet-ups in cities across the world that provide time for you to meet and connect with other travelers. Whether you’re planning a short jaunt to a nearby city or an indefinite round-the-world trip, The Nomadic Network is here to help the world travel — one nomad at a time.
For more information on Nomadic Matt Budget Travel Talk: Austin, click here.
May the New Year bring you happiness, peace, and prosperity.
Wishing you a joyous 2020!
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