February Calendar of Austin Events

January 26, 2010

Check out this list of Austin events for the month of February, courtesy of Austin Monthly.  Surely there’s something here for everyone, so get out there and enjoy Austin at one of these great events.
 
February 6th
Guess Who’s Coming to Dinner
13th Annual Series of themed dinners held in private homes.
Tickets: $100/person; Contact: www.projecttransitions.org
 
February 6th
Rodeo Austin Gala
Benefits Star of Texas Fair and Rodeo Scholarship Program. Dwight Yoakum performing.
Tickets: $150/person; Contact: www.rodeoaustin.com
 
February 6th
Stride and Ride
Teams of 5 or more walk to benefit the Muscular Dystrophy Association of Central Texas.
Contact: www.mda.org
 
February 6th
Brewing Hope Charity Pub Crawl
Grab some friends and create a pub crawl team with portions of proceeds benefiting the National MS Society.
Contact: www.brewinghope.com
 
February 6th
Tango at the Villa
Gala benefiting Seton Medical Center Williamson.
Tickets: Sponsorships from $3,000; Contact: www.setonwilliamsonfdn.org
 
February 6th
Toma Mi Corazon
18th Annual event encouraging artists to submit works in the shape of a heart to be sold in a silent Austin benefiting the group.
Tickets: $10/person; Contact: www.lapena-austin.org
 
February 7th
St. Valentine Gala & Presentation of the 2010 Senior Class
Celebrates local high school seniors while raising funds for Hospice Austin.
Tickets: $125/per adult, $75 for students 21 and under; Contact: www.hospiceaustin.org
 
February 13th
Make a Difference 2010: Celebrate La Vie Nouvelle
11th Annual Make a Difference Gala raises awareness and funds for the New Life Children’s Center.
Tickets: $100/person; Contact: www.lsss.org
 
February 14th
For the Love of One World Gala
Proceeds benefit One World and its many programs.
Tickets: $500/person; Contact: www.oneworldtheatre.org
 
February 14th
Austin Marathon and Half Marathon
Run 26 miles for 26 charities in this marathon. This year will include approximately 40 entertainment acts for participants.
Tickets: $90 to $125/person; Contact: your www.austinmarathon.com
 
February 17th
Nine Core Values Award Luncheon
The First Tee of Greater Austin honors nine area leaders.
Tickets: $75/person; Contact: www.firstteeaustin.org
 
February 20th
2010 Spring Swing Sock Hop on the Hill
Proceeds support St. Stephen’s commitment to provide financial aid to its students in need.
Tickets: $300/two person table; Contact: www.sstx.net
 
February 20th
St. Francis School’s 25th Anniversary Celebration
Support the students at St. Francis, held at the UT Alumni Center.
Tickets: $75/person; Contact: www.stfrancis-school.org
 
February 20th
Texas Asian Chamber of Commerce Lunar New Year Celebration
Honors the achievements of Asian Americans during this 14th annual event.
Tickets: $TBD; Contact: www.txasianchamber.org
 
February 20th
Viva! Las Vegas
Proceeds benefits AIDS Services of Austin
Tickets: $50/person; Contact: www.asaustin.org/viva
 
February 23rd
Heart & Sole
Fundraising event for Rise School of Austin.
Tickets: $TBD; Contact: www.riseschool.org/Austin
 
February 24th
Mosaic Luncheon
Proceeds benefit the Women’s Division of the Jewish Community Association of Austin’s Campaign.
Tickets: $TBD; Contact: www.shalomaustin.org/mosaic
 
February 26th-28th
Bowl for Kids’ Sake
Big Brothers and Big Sisters fundraising event.
Tickets: sponsorships from $1000; Contact: www.bigmentoring.org
 
February 27th
2010 Eanes City Limits Gala
“Excellence Forever” fundraiser for the Eanes Education Foundation.
Tickets: $150/person; Contact: www.eaneseducationfoundation.org
 
February 27th
Art Night Austin
Art Alliance Austin hosts this excursion to some of Austin’s hottest galleries and museums.
Tickets: $75/person; Contact: www.artallianceaustin.org
 
February 27th
Bandana Ball
Benefiting the Ronald McDonald House.
Tickets: $150/person; Contact: www.rmhc-austin.org
 
February 27th
Casablanca Gala
Commemorates CASA of Travis County’s 25th year of helping abused and neglected children.
Tickets: $150/person; Contact: www.casatravis.org/gala.aspx
 
February 27th
Deal for a Cure
Texas Hold ‘Em Poker Tournament and Casino Night benefitting the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation.
Tickets: $150/person; Contact: www.jdrf.org/Austin
 
February 27th
Red, Hot & Soul
Zach Theatre’s largest fundraiser gala.
Tickets: $250/person; Contact: www.zachtheatre.org
 
February 28th
Austin Community Keepsake Award
Proceeds benefit Meals on Wheels and More, held at Antone’s.
Tickets: $TBD; Contact: www.mealsonwheelsandmore.org

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Austin Pub Crawl for Charity is Now Enrolling Teams!

December 14, 2009

Austin Pub Crawl for Charity

Brewing Hope is hosting its first of many nation-wide charity pub crawl events here in Austin TX on February 6, 2010, and they have started enrolling pub crawl teams now!  Come out and support Brewing Hope on their mission to raise money for MS, and spend a Saturday afternoon with good friends and brews.  Downtown Austin bars participating in this roll-out event include J-Black’s, Key Bar, Tiniest Bar in Texas, Molotov, and The Ranch.

Team enrollment for the Austin pub crawl is sure to fill up fast, so get on board now and create your team!

How do I start my Austin pub crawl team?

Click here to jump directly to their team signup page, and to read the official rules and FAQ about what’s sure to be a great event.

Team Ensor is proud to sponsor this event that’s raising money for a very worthy cause, and we hope to see you all there!

Charity Pub Crawls

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Avery Ranch Holiday Events

December 9, 2009

The following holiday events are taking place this season at the Avery Ranch club house in Northwest Austin.

Green Santa’s “Drive for Food & Toys” Golf Tournament

Takes place on Monday, Dec 14.  Tournament format is a 4-person scramble, starting at 12:30p.

Breakfast with Santa

Bring your kids and have breakfast and photos with Santa on Sunday, December 20 from 11am-2pm at the Avery Ranch Golf Club!  Breakfast buffet is $9.95 for Adults and children over 13, $3.95 for kids 12 and under.

Where is Avery Ranch?

Avery Ranch is located just 17 miles northwest of Downtown Austin.  From downtown, take the MoPac to the 183 North to Avery Ranch Blvd, and head east.  Cross Parmer Ln, and the clubhouse is in the Champions subdivision on the left.

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Holiday Events This Weekend Around Austin

December 5, 2009

Below are some of the events taking place this holiday season in and around Austin. All of these events take place on December 5, 2009.  So if you’re looking to share your holiday spirit this afternoon or evening, these are events you should check out!

Texas Capitol Tree Lighting and Sing-Along

A yearly tradition on the south steps of the Capitol building, downtown Austin. Dec 5.

Annual Christmas Stroll in Georgetown

Parade, live entertainment, arts and crafts booth, and more!  At Downtown Historic Square in Georgetown. Dec 5, 10am-8pm. www.georgetownholiday.com

Christmas Parade and Tree Lighting in Leander

Fun-filled event with a tree lighting, parade, hayrides, food, and more. City Hall in Leander. Dec 5, 5pm-8pm. www.leandertx.org

Winter’s Eve on the Square in Wimberley

Wimberley Square in Wimberley. Dec 5, 5pm. www.wimberley.org

Budafest

Arts and crafts show in downtown Buda. Dec 5-6, 10am-5:30pm. www.budafest.org

“The Nutcracker” presented by Ballet Austin

Begins today and runs through Dec 23.  The Long Center, Austin.  www.balletaustin.org

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