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			1 Next to Normal — Zachary Scott Theatre Center (ZACH) 8:00pm @ Zach Theatre Next to Normal is an inventive, emotional powerhouse production about one family who is about to face the music. This multiple Tony Award-winning, Pulitzer Prize-winning, groundbreaking work features a thrilling contemporary score. The Washington Post called Next to Normal “the future of American musicals.” Check online for ticket information and additional details. More Information: http://zachtheatre.org/show/next-to-normal Get directions The Art of Self Tracking with Laurie Frick — Women & Their Work 7:00pm @ Women and Their Work Join Women and Their Work for a conversation and open discussion with artist Laurie Frick about self tracking and her work on view in the exhibition "Quantify Me." This event is free and open to the general public. Frick draws from neuroscience to construct intricately hand-built work and large scale installations that explore the nature of pattern and the mind. Using her background in engineering and technology she explores self-tracking and compulsive organization. She creates life's most basic patterns as color coded charts. Steps walked, calories expended, weight, sleep, time-online, gps location, daily mood as color, micro-journal of food ingested are all part of her daily tracking. She collects personal data using gadgets that point toward a time where complete self-surveillance will be the norm. More Information: http://www.womenandtheirwork.org/ Get directions FronteraFest Long Fringe: Southern Fried Chickie — Salvage Vanguard Theater 7:00pm @ Salvage Vanguard Theater “Southern Fried Chickie” is a semi-autobiographical one-woman play (her preferred term) about a struggling actress returning from Hollywood to her hometown of Tupelo, Mississippi. Ticket purchasing information and additional details can be found online. More Information: http://www.southernfriedchickie.com/ Get directions Art Show and Open House — The Arc of the Capital Area 6:00pm @ The Arc of the Arts Studio & Gallery Check out http://arcofthearts.com/ to view the event poster! Admission is free and light refreshments will be served. We hope to see you there! More Information: http://www.arcofthecapitalarea.org/ Get directions Lunch and Learn — Jewish Community Association of Austin 12:00pm @ Community Hall Come out and enjoy lunch while learning about the cast of the hit show Wicked! More Information: http://shalomaustin.org/ Get directions Austin History Center Association's Angelina Eberly Luncheon — Austin History Center Association 11:30am @ The Driskill Hotel The Austin History Center Association's annual Angelina Eberly Luncheon will honor three former Mayors of Austin: Lee Cooke, Ron Mullen, and Senator Kirk Watson. Also, they celebrate the Austin History Center and its indispensable role in building and managing the Austin community and city government archive, so that our city's collective history is researchable by all. And, AHCA commemorates the heroic act of Angelina Eberly, who rallied the townspeople long ago to stop Sam Houston from moving the capital of Texas to Houston, in an event known as "The Archives War." The historic Driskill is the perfect venue for this event and the delicious meal is topped off with a chocolate dessert shaped as a cannon. Check the website for ticket information and additional details. More Information: http://www.austinhistory.net Get directions Cooperative Learning — United Way Capital Area 10:00am @ United Way Capital Area Youth Program Workshop Series: This workshop addresses youth's interaction in groups – both the cooperative learning environment and leadership opportunities. More Information: http://www.unitedwaycapitalarea.org/ Get directions more	2 The Free Fringe 10:00pm @ Hideout Theatre I don’t know if you’ve noticed, but the Austin improv scene is bursting with creativity. There are hundreds of performers, and every single one of them is prone to saying things like “Wouldn’t it be crazy if…?” or “I just had the most insane idea.” This is where those dreams go, not to die, but to live gloriously on the stage for one night only. Every week will be dramatically different. There could be shows with improvisers tied up in rope, 50 performers onstage, blindfolded actors, improvising dogs, or 1000 other things. Each show will be anchored and presided over by the duo Firth & Arjet, featuring Kristin Firth and Jessica Arjet (co-owner of The Hideout). THE FREE FRINGE IS FREE. FOREVER. Reserve your tickets in advance to guarantee yourself a spot. More Information: http://www.hideouttheatre.com/shows/thefreefringe Get directions Next to Normal — Zachary Scott Theatre Center (ZACH) 8:00pm @ Zach Theatre Next to Normal is an inventive, emotional powerhouse production about one family who is about to face the music. This multiple Tony Award-winning, Pulitzer Prize-winning, groundbreaking work features a thrilling contemporary score. The Washington Post called Next to Normal “the future of American musicals.” Check online for ticket information and additional details. More Information: http://zachtheatre.org/show/next-to-normal Get directions Arts & Drafts 7:00pm @ Rio Rita Every Thursday finds some of Austin's coolest novice and expert crafters enjoying a night of crafting, food and cocktails! Any and all crafts are welcomed!! Needle arts, knitting, sewing, crocheting, jewelry making, beading, book making, spinning, weaving, basket making, origami. Work on your favorite art or craft or come out and learn a new one. All projects are welcome (unless they involve fire). Come join us and make new friends or meet up with old ones. More Information: http://www.riorita.net/ Get directions Episcopal Church of the Resurrection Concert Series 10:00am @ Episcopal Church of the Resurrection Austin guitarist and composer Hugh Chandler presents an eclectic mix for the Episcopal Church of the Resurrection Concert Series at 5 p.m., Sunday, February 19. Selections by Milan, Narvaez, Bach, Villa-Lobos, plus original works – Renaissance to jazz! Guest appearance by the Compass Rose ensemble. The church is at 2200 Justin Lane, with plenty of free parking. Donations gratefully accepted at the door, $10 suggested. www.ecraustin.org . More Information: http://www.ecraustin.org Get directions more	3 Next to Normal — Zachary Scott Theatre Center (ZACH) 8:00pm @ Zach Theatre Next to Normal is an inventive, emotional powerhouse production about one family who is about to face the music. This multiple Tony Award-winning, Pulitzer Prize-winning, groundbreaking work features a thrilling contemporary score. The Washington Post called Next to Normal “the future of American musicals.” Check online for ticket information and additional details. More Information: http://zachtheatre.org/show/next-to-normal Get directions Austin Beauty Week Launch Party — American Heart Association 6:30pm @ Kabaret Room @ Speakeasy The first Friday in February (Feb. 3, 2012) is National Wear Red Day. Women and men everywhere are encouraged to wear red to raise awareness that heart disease is the #1 killer of women, and to make a donation to support the American Heart Association. In Austin, this signature day will kick off activities surrounding the new “Austin Beauty Week,” which benefits the Go Red For Women movement and raises awareness about women’s heart health. The kickoff party will include plenty of red: Red dresses, red drinks, red treats and a silent auction with items from Beauty Week participants. Amidst the celebration, the American Heart Association will be there to sign up women for the Go Red For Women movement and provide information on women’s heart health. More Information: http://mldavis08.ticketbud.com/beauty-goes-red Get directions Wear Red Day Celebration — American Heart Association 11:00am @ Macy's Barton Creek Square Mall The first Friday in February (Feb. 3, 2012) is Go Red For Women National Wear Red Day. Women and men everywhere are encouraged to wear red to raise awareness that heart disease is the #1 killer of women, and to make a donation to support the cause. The American Heart Association, in partnership with Macy’s and St. David’s Healthcare, will mark National Wear Red Day with a celebration at Barton Creek Square. The event will include free health screenings from St. David’s, makeovers provided by Macy’s, a red dress display, and the running of the “Red Dress Dash,” a relay race of red-donned participants looking to “dash” the myths about women and heart disease. More Information: http://www.facebook.com/AHAAustin Get directions Texas Photo Roundup — Austin Center for Photography 10:00am @ Mexican American Cultural Center (600 River Street Austin, TX) ASMP Austin/San Antonio and Austin Center for Photography invite you to join commercial and editorial photography industry experts for a three hour interactive morning seminar and panel discussion. There are two parts: In the morning the topics that will be covered by our experts include: Defining your target market Creating a marketing plan Making the most of your marketing dollars Choosing the strongest images for your marketing Strategies for print and email marketing Social media marketing This event is geared to both emerging and professional editorial and commercial photographers who are looking to kick their business into high gear. In the afternoon, join us for an amazing opportunity to get your work in front of potential clients. This event will give you 20-minute one-on-one meetings with prominent art buyers, photo editors, artist reps, and industry experts. These events are geared towards professional and semi-professional editorial and commercial photographers. Save the date for this 2-in-1 event special! You don't want to miss it! More Information: http://www.visitacp.org/events/ Get directions more	4 Next to Normal — Zachary Scott Theatre Center (ZACH) 8:00pm @ Zach Theatre Next to Normal is an inventive, emotional powerhouse production about one family who is about to face the music. This multiple Tony Award-winning, Pulitzer Prize-winning, groundbreaking work features a thrilling contemporary score. The Washington Post called Next to Normal “the future of American musicals.” Check online for ticket information and additional details. More Information: http://zachtheatre.org/show/next-to-normal Get directions Wally Workman presents: New Works from Ian Shults opening reception 6:00pm @ Wally Workman Gallery Ian Shults' paintings forge fine art and the profane to tell sordid tales of debauchery with a sly sense of humor. His paintings recall a bygone era when the sheen of the American Dream dulled, and subversive behavior of illicit drugs and kinky benders were swept under the rug. Ian spent eight years as the Lead Illustrator and Head Sculptor at Blue Genie Art, where his ideas and vision accounted for much of the look of the various sculptures and illustrations produced at the shop. This event is free and open to the general public. More Information: http://www.wallyworkmangallery.com/ian_shults.lasso Get directions FronteraFest Long Fringe: Southern Fried Chickie — Salvage Vanguard Theater 4:45pm @ Salvage Vanguard Theater “Southern Fried Chickie” is a semi-autobiographical one-woman play (her preferred term) about a struggling actress returning from Hollywood to her hometown of Tupelo, Mississippi. Ticket purchasing information and additional details can be found online. More Information: http://www.southernfriedchickie.com/ Get directions Speaker's Bureau Training — Austin Affiliate of Susan G. Komen for the Cure 9:00am @ 5508 Parkcrest Drive Suite 203, Austin, TX 78731 This is a wonderful opportunity to learn more about breast health and the Komen Austin Affiliate’s initiatives in the fight to end breast cancer! The Speaker’s Bureau will provide you with more information about breast self-awareness, services and treatment, as well as training to speak in your community. We ask those in attendance to commit to conducting at least one presentation and attend at least one event representing Komen Austin in the next year. Breakfast and lunch will be provided. More Information: http://austin.info-komen.org/site/Calendar/895972602?view=Detail&id=4142 Get directions Birding - Laguna Gloria with Sam Fason — Travis Audubon Society 8:45am @ Austin Museum of Art - Laguna Gloria Join avid birder Sam Fason to bird his local patch – the beautiful grounds of the Austin Museum of Art – Laguna Gloria where Sam has logged over 190 species. All skill levels are welcome. Take 35th street west from MOPAC past Camp Mabry until it dead ends. The museum is on the left at 3809 W. 35th St. Walks are limited to 12 people, and registration is required. To register, please e-mail Sam at scfason@gmail.com. More Information: Get directions Boy Scout Parade 8:00am @ Austin Come support our group! More Information: http://eventful.com/austin_tx/events/boy-scout-parade-/E0-001-042445865-3 Get directions Beginner’s Bird Walk at Brushy Creek Lake Park — Travis Audubon Society 8:00am @ Brushy Creek Lake Park Join Virginia Rose and Judith Bailey for a bird walk designed for beginning birders. No registration is required. Directions: From the intersection of Mopac and Parmer Lane, take Parmer Lane west for approximately 8 miles. Take a right onto Brushy Creek Road and pull into the first park entrance on your right, 3300 Brushy Creek Road. More Information: http://travisaudubon.org/get-outdoors/field-trips/beginner’s-bird-walk-at-brushy-creek-lake-park Get directions Latinitas Garage Sale — Latinitas 7:00am @ Latinitas Latinitas is accepting donations and attendance for its Garage Sale, with proceeds benefiting afterschool programs and V-Day en Espanol. Stop by to shop for a good cause. One woman’s junk is another woman’s treasure! There will be excellent finds ranging everywhere from designer clothing and furniture to electronics and industrial printers. All proceeds from the garage sale will support Latinitas’ 20 afterschool programs at area elementary, middle, and high schools where Latinitas provides lessons in media and technology, strong mentors and role models, and culturally relevant curriculum. This event is free and open to the general public. More Information: http://www.latinitasmagazine.org/ Get directions more
5 Generous Art Studio Sale Featuring Emily Moores — SafePlace 3:00pm @ Texas French Bread Support local artists and SafePlace! Generous Art is hosting a studio sale on February 5, 2012 to present the work of Emily Moores. There will be art for guests to view as well as refreshments provided. The event is free and open to the public. The studio sale will help Emily raise money to attend a residency at the Vermont Studio Center in March. Keeping in line with Generous Art's mission, 40 percent of the proceeds from the sale will also benefit a charity of the buyer's choice. For more info about Emily, the event and her art visit: http://www.generousart.org/blog/2012/1/emily-moores-studio-sale More Information: http://www.safeplace.org/page.aspx?pid=183 Get directions Austin Lyric Opera presents: Lucia di Lammermoor — Long Center for the Performing Arts 3:00pm @ The Long Center for the Performing Arts A tale of superlative passion. Caught in a blood feud and deceived by her brother to give up the man she loves, Lucia is driven to murder and madness. See Donizetti’s dramatic Lucia di Lammermoor, a thrilling masterpiece of classic Italian opera famous for its “mad scene” that has made the careers of some of opera’s greatest voices. International star soprano Lyubov Petrova shines in the legendary title role. Check online for additional details and ticket information. This is the last performance so come out and enjoy a Sunday afternoon at the theater! More Information: https://ev6.evenue.net/cgi-bin/ncommerce3/SEGetEventList?groupCode=LUCIA&linkID=alo&shopperContext;=&caller;=&appCode;= Get directions more	6 Free Women's Self-Defense Class 7:00pm @ Moy Yat Kung Fu Academy In response to the recent attacks against women, the Moy Yat Kung Fu Academy is offering two months of free two-hour women's self-defense classes. Ages 16 and up. Fill out the form on its website to sign up. More Information: http://www.txkungfu.com/ Get directions "All About Love" Fundraiser — Center of Restoration & Transformation 5:00pm @ "The Quarries" - Lakeside Grill/Terrace The proceeds go to beginning a highly effective & intensive domestic abuse / anger management curriculum for both men & women. This program has a 90-95% success rate across the country! Let's help stop the cycle of destructive anger, dysfunction, & abuse in Central Texas! Join us for dinner, wedding cake, music, & family time. Everyone (singles, engaged, married, kids) welcome! All the married attendees will have a chance to renew their vows publically too. GET TICKETS on website listed here! (Early Bird Special Ticket Pricing NOW until Feb 19th - so purchase now) More Information: http://allaboutlove.charityhappenings.org Get directions Baby Bloomers — Austin Children’s Museum 12:00pm @ Austin Children's Museum Baby Bloomers is a program for children ages three and under and their caregivers. On Monday mornings, the Museum is open exclusively for this age group only. Discover the Museum's exhibits in a relaxed atmosphere with other families with small children and enjoy special programming designed specifically for babies and toddlers, such as Little Explorers Lab, Storytime and Sing-a-long. More Information: http://www.austinkids.org/Calendar.aspx?trumbaEmbed=view=event&eventid=88240558 Get directions Austin Job Fair 11:00am @ Holiday Inn Austin Midtown Coast-to-Coast Career Fairs is hosting a Job Fair in Austin on Monday, February 6, 2012 at the Holiday Inn Austin Midtown. Some of the area’s top local employers, who will be hiring for hundreds of positions. Anyone in the community who is looking for work is encouraged to attend this FREE Job Fair. More Information: http://www.coasttocoastcareerfairs.com/employers/career_fairs/details/TX/Austin/February/6/2012/ Get directions more	7 Parent Education Workshops — Austin Child Guidance Center 6:00pm @ Austin Child Guidance Center ACGC is pleased to offer a new series of FREE workshops to the community on a variety of topics. Workshops will be held in the evenings of the 1st Tuesday of the month (childcare will be provided). Tuesday, February 7th, 2012 6-7:30 pm Protect your Children from Bullying Tuesday, March 6th, 2012 6-7:30 pm Improving Communications With Your Teenager *DATE TBD Managing Meltdowns: Strategies for Tempering Tantrums If you find yourself frustrated, at a loss for words and actions, this workshop will provide a no-nonsense, step-by-step approach to improving relationships in your house. These techniques are for parents committed to raising great kids without resorting to discredited, harmful, pain-and-fear-based methods of the past, while deepening your bond with your child(ren), and increasing cooperation. These skills will also help you communicate more effectively with everyone in your life, including your partner, boss, friends, coworkers, etc. When you change your approach to how you communicate with people, they often change their behavior (for the better!). More Information: http://www.austinchildguidance.org/services/workshops/ Get directions Festival Fever: Major events and thier impact — Leadership Austin 7:30am @ The Long Center for the Performing Arts Engage Breakfast Series: Program VI- Austin is considered a destination city for good reason. Our reputation as a city of ideas and the Live Music Capital of the World attracts more than 17 million people every year to events such as the Austin City Limits Music Festival, UT football, SXSW, and soon, Formula One Racing. What are the pros and cons of being a magnet for these experiences? Is there a trade-off between the major economic impact these events create and our quality of life? Join our expert panel, moderated by KXAN News Anchor Shannon Wolfson, for an engaging, interactive discussion on "Festival Fever." Panelists: Hugh Forrest - Event Director, SXSW Interactive Festival Lisa Hickey - Festival Marketing Director, C3 Presents Geoff Moore - Chief Marketing and Sales Manager, Circuit of the Americas Jon Roberts - Principal, TIP Strategies More Information: http://www.leadershipaustin.org/ Get directions more	8 Shoah: The Unseen Interviews — Jewish Community Association of Austin 7:00pm @ Alamo Drafthouse South The AJFF and the Austin Film Society (AFS) present Shoah: The Unseen Interviews in a partnership for Holocaust education called Light / The Holocaust & Humanity Project. This project promotes the protection of human rights against bigotry and hate through arts, education and public dialogue. Unseen Interviews showcases aspects of historical witnesses’ lives – their families, the will to survive, attempts to alert the world to the Nazi genocide and to rescue Europe’s remaining Jews. The film is compiled from footage shot in the course of making Director Claude Lanzmann’s monumental documentary, Shoah, but not used in that film. More Information: http://shalomaustin.org/page.aspx?pid=1016 Get directions Sounding Together: 100 Years of the Austin Symphony — Austin History Center Association 10:00am @ Austin History Center In April of 1911 the Austin Symphony Orchestra played its first public concert at the Hancock Opera House. To celebrate the Austin Symphony Orchestra’s Centennial year, the Austin History Center presents a new exhibit Sounding Together: 100 Years of the Austin Symphony. The exhibit will be on display in the Grand Hallway and Lobby of the Austin History Center, 810 Guadalupe Street, from September 13, 2011 to February 12, 2012. More Information: http://www.austinlibrary.com/ahc/ Get directions more	9 The Free Fringe 10:00pm @ Hideout Theatre I don’t know if you’ve noticed, but the Austin improv scene is bursting with creativity. There are hundreds of performers, and every single one of them is prone to saying things like “Wouldn’t it be crazy if…?” or “I just had the most insane idea.” This is where those dreams go, not to die, but to live gloriously on the stage for one night only. Every week will be dramatically different. There could be shows with improvisers tied up in rope, 50 performers onstage, blindfolded actors, improvising dogs, or 1000 other things. Each show will be anchored and presided over by the duo Firth & Arjet, featuring Kristin Firth and Jessica Arjet (co-owner of The Hideout). THE FREE FRINGE IS FREE. FOREVER. Reserve your tickets in advance to guarantee yourself a spot. More Information: http://www.hideouttheatre.com/shows/thefreefringe Get directions Arts & Drafts 7:00pm @ Rio Rita Every Thursday finds some of Austin's coolest novice and expert crafters enjoying a night of crafting, food and cocktails! Any and all crafts are welcomed!! Needle arts, knitting, sewing, crocheting, jewelry making, beading, book making, spinning, weaving, basket making, origami. Work on your favorite art or craft or come out and learn a new one. All projects are welcome (unless they involve fire). Come join us and make new friends or meet up with old ones. More Information: http://www.riorita.net/ Get directions NICU Support Group — Hand to Hold 6:00pm @ St. David’s Medical Center Join Hand to Hold’s Family Support Navigator, Erika Goyer, for an ongoing NICU Support Group on Thursday, February 9th at St. David’s Medical Center from 6-7pm. A pizza dinner will be provided at no charge. Find out more by visiting our website today! More Information: http://handtohold.org/news/events/ Get directions Building Community — United Way Capital Area 10:00am @ United Way Capital Area Youth Program Workshop Series: This lively workshop introduces participants to numerous community- building and relationship-building activities. More Information: http://www.unitedwaycapitalarea.org/ Get directions Greater Austin Hispanic Chamber of Commerce Social Media Marketing Workshop 8:00am @ Holiday Inn Midtown Join the GAHCC and our Social Media Ambassadors in learning the top online marketing and social media practices. The GAHCC's panelists will select two small business that will have their current online and social media presence reviewed as a case study from which both they and our audience can learn the top online marketing best practices. This event is free to the general public. More Information: http://www.gahcc.org Get directions more	10 CL 1000P (Round 2) — Rude Mechanicals 8:00pm @ The Off Center CL1000P is an interactive puzzle for the stage inspired by alternative reality games and the imaginary world built by the Brontës. This sneak peek workshop production from Rude Mechs will introduce and explore some ideas we've been working with: audience mobility through the piece, audience opt-in interaction, puzzles, mystery, and acting within acting. We're looking for your feedback: what's interesting, what's annoying, where should we go from here as we work toward a full production in May? Come play with us, have a drink, some marshmallows or popcorn, and let us know how to we can make the play of your dreams. Ticket information and additional details can be found on the website! More Information: http://www.brownpapertickets.com/event/219933 Get directions Teen Group — Down Syndrome Association of Central Texas 7:00pm @ YMCA The DSACT Teen Group is a social group for teens with Down syndrome between the ages of 13-20. We meet on the second Friday of each month from 7:00-9:00 p.m. at a local YMCA to build social skills, have fun with friends, and dance. A recreational therapist facilitates the group. Parents are welcome to stay or drop their teen and return. There are also community outings for typical teen activities like swimming, bowling, and going to movies. We welcome new members! Please email Suzanne Shepherd at suzshepherd@sbcglobal.net to have your teen join this group. More Information: http://www.dsact.com/index.html Get directions Veronica Sheaffer Trunk Show 10:00am @ Unbridaled Veronica Sheaffer’s Fall 2011 and Spring 2012 bridal collections will be presented at Unbridaled in Austin. This event will mark the designer’s first-ever trunk show and the first opportunity for brides to shop the label outside of Chicago. Using fine Italian trimmings and dotted swiss in abundance, Sheaffer marries old-fashioned sweetness with modern individuality. From a gown of silk voile to a flirty cocktail dress, each look is a study in femininity and refinement. Only the finest silk fabrics are used and each piece is handmade in Chicago. Please contact Unbridaled to schedule an appointment. Refer to the website for additional show dates and times. Admission is free to the general public. More Information: http://www.vsgowns.com/#!__events Get directions more	11 Guitars Under The Stars with Eliot Fisk — Austin Classical Guitar Society 6:30pm @ One World Theatre Imagine… Valentine’s Day weekend, valet parking at one of Aus- tin’s premiere, breathtaking venues, gorgeous tables, a spectacular dinner and open bar, with one of the greatest guitarists of all time waiting to perform just up the stone and iron-work staircase… all for a great cause. ACGS has transformed school-based classi- cal guitar education in Austin. Thousands of young people have connected with music in school for the first time as a result. Sup- port this award-winning program at Guitars Under the Stars, and allow us to say a personal “Thank you” at Austin’s most elegant Valentine’s Day gala. All tickets are $125.00, and dress attire is cocktail. More Information: http://www.austinclassicalguitar.org/ Get directions CASAblanca 2012 Gala and Benefit Auction — CASA of Travis County 6:00pm @ Hyatt Regency Austin 6:00 - Casino, Silent Auction & Open Cocktail Hour 7:30 - Cuisine by Executive Chef Javier Ortiz 8:00 - Program: Recognizing Gigi Bryant, Live Auction & Fund-a-Need 9:30 - Music by Vendetta Big Band, Casino & Silent Auction Resume Black Tie Attire More Information: http://www.casatravis.org/events/casablanca Get directions Sweetheart Scramble 2012 — The First Tee of Greater Austin 1:00pm @ Harvey Penick Golf Campus The First Tee of Greater Austin's 2012 Sweetheart Scramble is open to all couples who want to come out and play! The Sweetheart Scramble Tournament, held at the The First Tee of Greater Austin's Harvey Penick Golf Campus, is a great way to tune up your golf game for the Spring and spend some time with your significant other or good friend! The Sweetheart Scramble is scheduled for February 11th and it will be a scramble format to be fun for everyone! The field is limited to 27 teams, and only 18 can ride, so register early. Cost: $35/team to walk $45/team to ride *Entry fee includes greens fees, warm-up time, practice balls, beverages and prizes! More Information: http://www.thefirstteeaustin.org/Club/Scripts/Home/home.asp Get directions The Austin Flea 11:00am @ Highball Austin Join us for the next Austin Flea on Saturday, February 11th from 11 a.m. until 5 p.m. at the fabulous Highball on S. Lamar. The Flea features all local handmade items and vintage wares from some of Austin's most amazing and talented vendors. Expect to find one of a kind gifts for any occasion including jewelry, glasswork, clothing, artwork, cards, purses, woodwork and so much more!. Entrance to the event is FREE and open to all ages! More Information: http://www.austinflea.net/ Get directions Hornsby Bend Monthly Bird Count — Travis Audubon Society 7:00am @ 2210 South FM 973, Austin, TX This event is sponsored monthly by the Hornsby Bend Bird Conservatory. All levels of birders are welcome and no registration is required. Contact Eric Carpenter at ecarpe@gmail.com for more information. Survey birds in the morning and/or join the die-hards in the afternoon to search for birds missed earlier. More Information: Get directions more
12 Gala and Senior Presentation — Hospice Austin 6:30pm @ Hilton Hotel Les Amis de Hospice Austin proudly celebrates the 2012 graduating senior class of local area high schools at our Hospice Austin Gala and Senior Presentation. The event includes a silent auction, dinner and dancing. As the single largest fundraiser for Hospice Austin, this annual gala provides funds to support Hospice Austin's uncompensated patient care and programs. Check back often for more information. More Information: http://www.hospiceaustin.org/site/pp.asp?c=bdJPITMyA&b=5613561 Get directions Austin Shakespeare presents: Arcadia — Long Center for the Performing Arts 3:00pm @ The Long Center for the Performing Arts Arcadia traverses the past and the present in alternating scenes at the same English country home from 1809 to 1993 when academics, mathematicians and literary types of the present seek to uncover a mystery in the home and garden two hundred years earlier. Audiences will be captivated by the whirlwind stirred up by Lord Byron, who is an unseen visitor to the 19th Century characters. The parallel lives climax in a masquerade garden party with 20th Century characters waltzing the same moment of transformation with the lovers of the early 19th Century. More Information: http://austinshakespeare.org/drupal/ Get directions Community Yoga weekly yoga class at the downtown Whole Foods Market — Community Yoga 11:30am @ Whole Foods Market The following Community Yoga instructors will be leading the yoga classes on the rooftop terrace at Whole Foods Market on 6th & Lamar. Please take advantage of their diverse backgrounds, styles & experience and make it to as many as you can. Come work up an appetite with us every Sunday from 11:30-12:30 pm! (Class cancellations due to weather will be updated on our Facebook page by 10 am the morning of the class.) February 12th: Collette Hill February 19th: Jyl Kutsche February 26th: Ashley Clauer March 4 Liz Hudson March 11 Amy Pancake (Hatha) March 18 Ivy Ingram March 25 Emily Vasile April 1 Geoff O’Meara (All Levels Hatha) April 8 An Dang (Family Yoga) More Information: http://community-yoga.org/site/ Get directions more	13 Austin Shakespeare Arcadia — Long Center for the Performing Arts 8:00pm @ The Long Center for the Performing Arts Tom Stoppard's masterpiece of the quest for knowledge in which present-day characters work to unravel a 200-year old mystery that took place in the same house. More Information: http://thelongcenter.org/ Get directions Baby Bloomers — Austin Children’s Museum 12:00pm @ Austin Children's Museum Baby Bloomers is a program for children ages three and under and their caregivers. On Monday mornings, the Museum is open exclusively for this age group only. Discover the Museum's exhibits in a relaxed atmosphere with other families with small children and enjoy special programming designed specifically for babies and toddlers, such as Little Explorers Lab, Storytime and Sing-a-long. More Information: http://www.austinkids.org/Calendar.aspx?trumbaEmbed=view=event&eventid=88240558 Get directions more	14 Austin Shakespeare Arcadia 8:00pm @ The Long Center for the Performing Arts Tom Stoppard's masterpiece of the quest for knowledge in which present-day characters work to unravel a 200-year old mystery that took place in the same house. More Information: http://thelongcenter.org/ Get directions Birding - Two-hour Tuesday! at Big Webberville Park with Ken Zaslow — Travis Audubon Society 7:30am @ Big Webberville Park No registration required. Directions: From the intersection of Hwy. 183 and FM 969, take FM 969 east 9 miles to the town of Webberville, approximately 20-30 minutes from downtown Austin. Three miles past the town of Webberville turn right onto Webberwood Drive and proceed to Park Lane, the first street on your right. Turn right and proceed to the park entrance. We will meet in the parking area near the rest rooms close to the Colorado River. Depending on the birding we may stay longer, so bring water and some snacks. NOTE: The sign for “Webberville Park” as you enter the town of Webberville is for Little Webberville Park which is a different park than the one described above. More Information: Get directions more	15 Group Therapy — Austin Child Guidance Center 6:00pm @ Austin Child Guidance Center Group therapy is conducted both at our Center and offsite. The purpose of group therapy is to help children develop skills for positive peer interaction. This is accomplished by providing insight on reaching consensus and handling conflict, as well as encouraging young people to talk about their feelings through appropriate means of expression instead of screaming, fighting, or withdrawing. The group also provides feedback for the children about how other children perceive them. Call 512-451-2242 to inquire about and sign up for any of these groups. 2/15/2012 – 4/11/2012, 6-7:30 PM, Wednesdays ADHD Parenting Group (for parents of children 5-12 year olds) This group has multiple objectives. Members will work to improve parenting skills for children’s behavioral problems. It will raise parents’ knowledge about causes of defiant behavior. The group will work to increase children’s compliance with commands and rules. Lastly, concepts will help improve family life through positive attention, consequences, rule-setting, and appropriate discipline. 2/15/2012 – 4/11/2012, 6-7:30 PM, Wednesdays Conflict and Anger Management (9-12 year olds) The children in the anger management group will participate in activities that correspond to that week’s topic. The issues presented will cover: identifying triggers to anger, taking responsibility for mistakes, learning positive coping skills, exploring feelings that may be underneath anger, and making good choices through problem solving steps. Our activities will focus on establishing trust within the group, developing solutions to common problems, exploring consequences, and practicing how to diffuse a heated situation. Kids who anger easily, have difficulty with peer relationships because of anger, or struggle with impulsiveness would benefit from this group. More Information: http://www.austinchildguidance.org/services/groups/ Get directions Essential Class Day — Leadership Austin 8:00am @ Leadership Austin Each year, 55 people representing the diversity of Central Texas are selected to participate in the Leadership Austin Essential Class. The curriculum focuses on regional issues, leadership skills, and the building of strong networks to encourage innovative, collaborative solutions to the region's challenges. Since 1979 over 1,500 individuals have graduated from the Essential Class, and today they continue their good work as powerful agents for change to make Central Texas better for all who live here. More Information: http://www.leadershipaustin.org/ Get directions more	16 Austin Shakespeare presents: Arcadia — Long Center for the Performing Arts 8:00pm @ The Long Center for the Performing Arts Arcadia traverses the past and the present in alternating scenes at the same English country home from 1809 to 1993 when academics, mathematicians and literary types of the present seek to uncover a mystery in the home and garden two hundred years earlier. Audiences will be captivated by the whirlwind stirred up by Lord Byron, who is an unseen visitor to the 19th Century characters. The parallel lives climax in a masquerade garden party with 20th Century characters waltzing the same moment of transformation with the lovers of the early 19th Century. More Information: http://austinshakespeare.org/drupal/ Get directions Arts & Drafts 7:00pm @ Rio Rita Every Thursday finds some of Austin's coolest novice and expert crafters enjoying a night of crafting, food and cocktails! Any and all crafts are welcomed!! Needle arts, knitting, sewing, crocheting, jewelry making, beading, book making, spinning, weaving, basket making, origami. Work on your favorite art or craft or come out and learn a new one. All projects are welcome (unless they involve fire). Come join us and make new friends or meet up with old ones. More Information: http://www.riorita.net/ Get directions more	17 The 4th Biennial New American Talent/Dance — Long Center for the Performing Arts 8:00pm @ The Long Center Ballet Austin's nation-wide search for the country's most exciting choreographers returns as the 4th Biennial New American Talent/Dance competition culls a national pool of applicants down to three finalists. Each will be given 40 hours of studio time and the opportunity to work with Ballet Austin's world-class dancers. At stake are cash prizes up to $20,000. After witnessing the three world premiere works, you are invited to text your vote to help decide who wins this prestigious event and national acclaim. The outcome will accelerate the careers of these choreographers and deliver some of the most exciting dance you will witness on the stage of The Long Center. Be a part of the moment that changes everything! More Information: http://thelongcenter.org/ Get directions Austin Shakespeare presents: Arcadia — Long Center for the Performing Arts 8:00pm @ The Long Center for the Performing Arts Arcadia traverses the past and the present in alternating scenes at the same English country home from 1809 to 1993 when academics, mathematicians and literary types of the present seek to uncover a mystery in the home and garden two hundred years earlier. Audiences will be captivated by the whirlwind stirred up by Lord Byron, who is an unseen visitor to the 19th Century characters. The parallel lives climax in a masquerade garden party with 20th Century characters waltzing the same moment of transformation with the lovers of the early 19th Century. More Information: http://austinshakespeare.org/drupal/ Get directions more	18 Mardi Gras Madness 2012 — The Links, Inc.- Town Lake Chapter 6:30pm @ Sheraton Austin Hotel Come join us at the Sheraton Austin Hotel for what is sure to be a good time. All proceeds will benefit Kids Cafe, scholarships and community service projects. See the poster for additional details and a schedule for the evening by following the link below! http://www.townlakelinks.org/images/images/MardiGras2012_Web_01.jpg More Information: http://www.townlakelinks.org/ Get directions CADF Gala 2012-Mardi Gras & Casino Night — Capital Area Dental Foundation 5:00pm @ Four Seasons Hotel 3 Reasons You Should Attend The CADF 2012 Gala: 1. THE CAUSE – CADF transforms lives by providing necessary dental care to those people who need it the most. The money raised at the Gala will support the services and programs the Foundation provides for our community. 2. YOUR COLLEAGUES – Over 400 dental professionals and industry leaders will be there to support CADF on February 18th 3. FUN! – Casino, Cocktails, Cuisine, Live Jazz and a Trip to Hawaii – There will be more than enough to go around at this year’s Gala. You won’t want to miss out on this spectacular night. The Gala will be held Saturday, February 18, 2010 at the Four Seasons Hotel. Sponsorships and Tickets are still available! Visit our GALA PAGE to purchase your tickets today or contact Julia Campbell – julia@corcoranco.com, 512-551-3723. More Information: http://www.capitalareadentalfoundation.org/ Get directions more
19 The Free Fringe 10:00pm @ Hideout Theatre I don’t know if you’ve noticed, but the Austin improv scene is bursting with creativity. There are hundreds of performers, and every single one of them is prone to saying things like “Wouldn’t it be crazy if…?” or “I just had the most insane idea.” This is where those dreams go, not to die, but to live gloriously on the stage for one night only. Every week will be dramatically different. There could be shows with improvisers tied up in rope, 50 performers onstage, blindfolded actors, improvising dogs, or 1000 other things. Each show will be anchored and presided over by the duo Firth & Arjet, featuring Kristin Firth and Jessica Arjet (co-owner of The Hideout). THE FREE FRINGE IS FREE. FOREVER. Reserve your tickets in advance to guarantee yourself a spot. More Information: http://www.hideouttheatre.com/shows/thefreefringe Get directions Austin Shakespeare presents: Arcadia — Long Center for the Performing Arts 3:00pm @ The Long Center for the Performing Arts Arcadia traverses the past and the present in alternating scenes at the same English country home from 1809 to 1993 when academics, mathematicians and literary types of the present seek to uncover a mystery in the home and garden two hundred years earlier. Audiences will be captivated by the whirlwind stirred up by Lord Byron, who is an unseen visitor to the 19th Century characters. The parallel lives climax in a masquerade garden party with 20th Century characters waltzing the same moment of transformation with the lovers of the early 19th Century. LAST SHOW! Be sure to come see the performance and enjoy a Sunday afternoon at the theater. More Information: http://austinshakespeare.org/drupal/ Get directions 26 Miles for 26 Charities — Hand to Hold 8:00am @ Austin Hand to Hold has been selected as one of the participants in the 26 Miles for 26 Charities program which is in support of the 2012 LIVESTRONG Austin Marathon & Half Marathon. The program provides Central Texas non-profits with the opportunity to advance community awareness while raising money to support their mission. Join our Preemie Posse to start your team today. We are also looking for 100 volunteers to help with Hand to Hold’s water stop. From this link, select “Hand to Hold” from the drop down menu then enter your password “26″ to sign up to volunteer today! More Information: http://handtohold.org/news/events/ Get directions more	20 West Coast Swing Class 8:00pm @ The Highball Want to bust a move at Motown Monday but don’t know how? Join Go Dance Studio every Monday at 8PM in the Highball ballroom to learn West Coast Swing, the contemporary partner dance gaining popularity world wide! West Coast Swing is the perfect dance for Blues, Soul, Pop and Motown music. Each class will start by introducing one of the basic moves in West Coast Swing, and then we’ll build on that basic with a fun variation. No experience or partner needed, and the class is FREE! We hope to see you there. More Information: http://www.thehighball.com/ Get directions Argentine Tango Class 7:00pm @ AHG 135-UT Join the University of Texas Argentine Tango Club (UTATC) for its spring semester class series. Learn tango from professional instructor Laura Pellegrino. Class is from 6-7 p.m., followed by guided practice from 7-8 p.m. Beginners always welcome: no previous experience necessary; no partner required. These practices are FREE to the Austin community! More Information: http://tangoinorange.org/classes/ Get directions Every Veteran Has a Story to Tell 12:00pm @ Texas Capitol: Texas Capitol Visitors Center Hear veterans from Iwo Jima to Iraq describe their experiences in "Every Veteran Has a Story to Tell." This exhibit highlights oral history interviews conducted with Texas veterans from World War II to the present by the Voices of Veterans program. Visitors can access interactive kiosks to hear these extraordinary stories of fear, courage, duty and survival faced by everyday men and women in time of war. The display also includes personal photographs and artifacts. This event is FREE and open to the general public. More Information: http://www.tspb.state.tx.us/CVC/home/home.html Get directions more	21 An Evening with Deepak Chopra: The Future of Wellbeing — Long Center for the Performing Arts 8:00pm @ The Long Center Acknowledged as one of the world’s greatest leaders in the field of mind-body medicine, Deepak Chopra continues to transform our understanding of the meaning of health and the crucial connection between body, mind, spirit and healing. Time magazine heralds Deepak Chopra as one of the top 100 heroes and icons of the century, and credits him as “the poet-prophet of alternative medicine.” More Information: http://thelongcenter.org/ Get directions Deco and Moderne: Austin Architecture of the 1930s Exhibit — Austin History Center Association 6:00pm @ Austin History Center The Austin History Center presents a new exhibit, Deco and Moderne: Austin Architecture of the 1930s on display in the David Earl Holt Photo Gallery of the Austin History Center, 810 Guadalupe Street, from November 1, 2011 to April 29, 2012. Historic photographs and architectural drawings trace the history of this popular variation on Modernism that began to emerge in Austin in the 1920s & continued to evolve over 20 years. . Learn how to recognize the characteristics of Art Deco style building. Admission to this exhibit is free and open to the general public. More Information: http://www.austinlibrary.com/ahc/ Get directions more	22 Group Therapy — Austin Child Guidance Center 6:00pm @ Austin Child Guidance Center Group therapy is conducted both at our Center and offsite. The purpose of group therapy is to help children develop skills for positive peer interaction. This is accomplished by providing insight on reaching consensus and handling conflict, as well as encouraging young people to talk about their feelings through appropriate means of expression instead of screaming, fighting, or withdrawing. The group also provides feedback for the children about how other children perceive them. Call 512-451-2242 to inquire about and sign up for any of these groups. 2/15/2012 – 4/11/2012, 6-7:30 PM, Wednesdays ADHD Parenting Group (for parents of children 5-12 year olds) This group has multiple objectives. Members will work to improve parenting skills for children’s behavioral problems. It will raise parents’ knowledge about causes of defiant behavior. The group will work to increase children’s compliance with commands and rules. Lastly, concepts will help improve family life through positive attention, consequences, rule-setting, and appropriate discipline. 2/15/2012 – 4/11/2012, 6-7:30 PM, Wednesdays Conflict and Anger Management (9-12 year olds) The children in the anger management group will participate in activities that correspond to that week’s topic. The issues presented will cover: identifying triggers to anger, taking responsibility for mistakes, learning positive coping skills, exploring feelings that may be underneath anger, and making good choices through problem solving steps. Our activities will focus on establishing trust within the group, developing solutions to common problems, exploring consequences, and practicing how to diffuse a heated situation. Kids who anger easily, have difficulty with peer relationships because of anger, or struggle with impulsiveness would benefit from this group. More Information: http://www.austinchildguidance.org/services/groups/ Get directions Every Veteran Has a Story to Tell 9:00am @ Texas Capitol: Texas Capitol Visitors Center Hear veterans from Iwo Jima to Iraq describe their experiences in "Every Veteran Has a Story to Tell." This exhibit highlights oral history interviews conducted with Texas veterans from World War II to the present by the Voices of Veterans program. Visitors can access interactive kiosks to hear these extraordinary stories of fear, courage, duty and survival faced by everyday men and women in time of war. The display also includes personal photographs and artifacts. This event is free and open to the general public. More Information: http://www.tspb.state.tx.us/CVC/home/home.html Get directions more	23 The Free Fringe 10:00pm @ Hideout Theatre I don’t know if you’ve noticed, but the Austin improv scene is bursting with creativity. There are hundreds of performers, and every single one of them is prone to saying things like “Wouldn’t it be crazy if…?” or “I just had the most insane idea.” This is where those dreams go, not to die, but to live gloriously on the stage for one night only. Every week will be dramatically different. There could be shows with improvisers tied up in rope, 50 performers onstage, blindfolded actors, improvising dogs, or 1000 other things. Each show will be anchored and presided over by the duo Firth & Arjet, featuring Kristin Firth and Jessica Arjet (co-owner of The Hideout). THE FREE FRINGE IS FREE. FOREVER. Reserve your tickets in advance to guarantee yourself a spot. More Information: http://www.hideouttheatre.com/shows/thefreefringe Get directions Puscifer: The Conditions of My Parole Tour — Long Center for the Performing Arts 8:00pm @ The Long Center for the Performing Arts Puscifer, the eclectic music-meets-comedy troupe helmed by Maynard James Keenan (Tool, A Perfect Circle), return to the road in support of their recently released album, Conditions of My Parole. The band's live performances are not to be missed. Keenan brings the unconventional atmosphere of the Verde Valley to life with a musically driven evening thatmerges technology, quirky characters and comedy. Browse the website to find ticket information and additional details about the event. More Information: http://www.thelongcenter.org/puscifer.aspx Get directions Arts & Drafts 7:00pm @ Rio Rita Every Thursday finds some of Austin's coolest novice and expert crafters enjoying a night of crafting, food and cocktails! Any and all crafts are welcomed!! Needle arts, knitting, sewing, crocheting, jewelry making, beading, book making, spinning, weaving, basket making, origami. Work on your favorite art or craft or come out and learn a new one. All projects are welcome (unless they involve fire). Come join us and make new friends or meet up with old ones. More Information: http://www.riorita.net/ Get directions more	24 “New Wave Ball” 80s Dance Party Benefiting Austin Children's Shelter — Austin Children’s Shelter 8:00pm @ The Speakeasy Remembering the days of Alternative, Aquanet and MTV at its prime is the theme of the Austin Children's Shelter’s annual “New Wave Ball,” an over-the-top 80s dance party. The event is for anyone who loves the music, fashion and fads inspired by this totally awesome decade. The party includes a “gnarly” costume contest with local celebrity judges, music, live auction and raffle. “New Wave Ball” will be held at The Speakeasy at 412 Congress in downtown Austin on Friday, February 24, 2012 from 8 p.m. to midnight and an after-party from 12-2 a.m. Tickets are $20 per person and $100 for VIPs. Sponsorship opportunities are available starting at $500. For details, visit the website at www.newwaveball.org or www.austinchildrenshelter.org. Or, call ACS at (512) 499-0090. More Information: Get directions Trinity Street Players present: Proof 7:30pm @ First Baptist Church of Austin David Auburn’s play Proof, winner of the Pulitzer Prize and Tony Award for Best Play, is a complex, layered drama about a young woman struggling to find room for healing and trust in a world that is imploding around her. Catherine’s struggles with herself, her brilliant yet unstable father Robert, her well-meaning but controlling sister Claire, and her father’s passionate and devoted protégé Hal provide a dynamic context for exploring the often fine line between creativity and madness, familial love and emotional suffocation, and self-perception and reality. This event is free and open to the general public! More Information: http://trinitystreetplayers.com/ Get directions more	25 Care Options — Austin Groups for the Elderly 10:00am @ AGE Dining Room, Austin Figure out when and how to chose the right adult day care, in-home care agency, assisted living facility during this informative session! More Information: http://ageofaustin.org/ Get directions Y in the Park Camp Play Day & Bike Rodeo — YMCA of Austin 10:00am @ Mueller Lake Park Free Family Event More Information: http://www.austinymca.org/ Get directions more
26 Max Raabe & Palast Orchester present Berlin Nocturne 7:00pm @ Bass Concert Hall (PAC) Step into the streets of nocturnal Berlin with charismatic German cabaret crooner Max Raabe and his 12-piece big band ensemble, Palast Orchester. Since 1986, Raabe and Palast Orchester have transported audiences to Berlin's Weimar-era cabaret scene of the 1920s and early 1930s with nostalgic renditions of Cole Porter and George Gershwin - as well as cabaret-style parodies of Britney Spears and Tom Jones. More Information: http://www.utexas.edu/know/events/20120226/e18950 Get directions Trinity Street Players present: Proof 2:30pm @ First Baptist Church of Austin David Auburn’s play Proof, winner of the Pulitzer Prize and Tony Award for Best Play, is a complex, layered drama about a young woman struggling to find room for healing and trust in a world that is imploding around her. Catherine’s struggles with herself, her brilliant yet unstable father Robert, her well-meaning but controlling sister Claire, and her father’s passionate and devoted protégé Hal provide a dynamic context for exploring the often fine line between creativity and madness, familial love and emotional suffocation, and self-perception and reality. This event is free and open to the general public! More Information: http://trinitystreetplayers.com/ Get directions more	27 Argentine Tango Class 7:00pm @ SAC Black Box Theater-UT Join the University of Texas Argentine Tango Club (UTATC) for its spring semester class series. Learn tango from professional instructor Laura Pellegrino. Class is from 6-7 p.m., followed by guided practice from 7-8 p.m. Beginners always welcome: no previous experience necessary; no partner required. These practices are FREE to the Austin community! More Information: http://tangoinorange.org/classes/ Get directions Crip/Blood 12:00pm @ Domy Books The work of Joshua Saunders often begins from a contradiction. It foregrounds elements that prove incendiary within the threadbare discourses of race, sex, gender, and violence. But this foregrounding is backed by the artist’s intense desire to get them out of the way. He does not want to talk about them. Asked whether or not his work has a place in these conversations, he is evasive. “The work is (about) humor.” This complicated stance exposes the train of concerns the viewer brings on her own. What makes her laugh? What makes her angry? What does and does not make sense to her modes of perception? One does not look at Saunders’ work but reaches around it, back at herself, clasping her own hand. In doing so, she’s surprised to find herself embracing, in this particular show, a cripped out puppy or a steamrolled Michael Jordan. Admission to the showing is free and open to the general public. More Information: http://www.domystore.com/austin/atx_invites/joshuasaunders.html Get directions The Art of Mardi Gras 11:00am @ Cypress Grill Celebrate Mardi Gras with The Creative Arts Society's exhibit of fun, whimsical, colorful art at Cypress Grill. This event is suitable for all ages and free to the general public. More Information: http://www.creativeartssociety.org/ Get directions more	28 The Memory Makers of My Healing Place — My Healing Place 10:00am @ 8401 Shoal Creek Blvd. Austin, TX 78757 On the last Tuesday morning of each month, from 10 am to 2 pm, a group will come together at My Healing Place to scrapbook, quilt, do needlework, write poetry, or whatever it is you would like to do in memory of your loved one. It’s so wonderful to do this kind of work with others who understand that stitching or cutting accompanied by tears can be a wonderful thing — it means we are remembering someone we love very much! Bring your own supplies to do whatever project you wish, or you can just come and see what others are doing and get some ideas and inspiration. Please feel free to bring your lunch. To RSVP, please call the My Healing Place at 512-472-7878. More Information: http://myhealingplace.org/wordpress/ Get directions The King James Bible: Its History and Influence (exhibition opening) 10:00am @ Harry Ransom Center “The King James Bible: Its History and Influence” demonstrates that four centuries after its first printing, the King James Bible (1611) remains one of the most influential books in the English language. Running from Feb. 28 to July 29, the exhibition includes other notable Bibles and examples of modern book design featuring biblical texts, resulting in the most comprehensive display of Bibles and related materials in the Ransom Center’s history. Featuring more than 220 items from the Ransom Center’s collections, the exhibition also includes materials from the Folger Shakespeare Library of Washington, D.C., and Bodleian Library of the University of Oxford that help reveal how the King James Bible translation came into being. This event is free and open to the general public. More Information: http://www.hrc.utexas.edu/exhibitions/upcoming/ Get directions more	29 Black Red Black 10:00pm @ The Highball Austin-based jazz phenoms Ephraim Owens, Red Young, and Brannen Temple transform into the explosively eclectic trio, Black Red Black. Individually, these musicians are powerhouses– Owens won the title of “Best Horn” from the Austin Chronicle, Young has played with superstars ranging from Dolly Parton to Tanya Tucker, and Temple has appeared on The Tonight Show and Soul Train. Put these three together, and the audience is in for the jazz ride of their life. Tickets to this event are FREE so everybody come on out if you'd like to hear some good music! See you there. More Information: http://www.thehighball.com/events/black-red-black-•-10pm-•-free-56/ Get directions X8 Drums presents: Austin Community Drum Circle 7:00pm @ The Vortex The drum circle is being hosted by Austin musical instrument store X8 Drums and sponsored by Toca Percussion and VORTEX Repertory Company. The drum circle will be facilitated by nationally-recognized Toca Percussion endorsed drum circle facilitator, clinician and musical percussionist, Nina Rodriguez. This event is free to the general public. We hope to see you there! More Information: http://blog.x8drums.com/2012/01/austin-tx-community-drum-circle-with.html Get directions Group Therapy — Austin Child Guidance Center 6:00pm @ Austin Child Guidance Center Group therapy is conducted both at our Center and offsite. The purpose of group therapy is to help children develop skills for positive peer interaction. This is accomplished by providing insight on reaching consensus and handling conflict, as well as encouraging young people to talk about their feelings through appropriate means of expression instead of screaming, fighting, or withdrawing. The group also provides feedback for the children about how other children perceive them. Call 512-451-2242 to inquire about and sign up for any of these groups. 2/15/2012 – 4/11/2012, 6-7:30 PM, Wednesdays ADHD Parenting Group (for parents of children 5-12 year olds) This group has multiple objectives. Members will work to improve parenting skills for children’s behavioral problems. It will raise parents’ knowledge about causes of defiant behavior. The group will work to increase children’s compliance with commands and rules. Lastly, concepts will help improve family life through positive attention, consequences, rule-setting, and appropriate discipline. 2/15/2012 – 4/11/2012, 6-7:30 PM, Wednesdays Conflict and Anger Management (9-12 year olds) The children in the anger management group will participate in activities that correspond to that week’s topic. The issues presented will cover: identifying triggers to anger, taking responsibility for mistakes, learning positive coping skills, exploring feelings that may be underneath anger, and making good choices through problem solving steps. Our activities will focus on establishing trust within the group, developing solutions to common problems, exploring consequences, and practicing how to diffuse a heated situation. Kids who anger easily, have difficulty with peer relationships because of anger, or struggle with impulsiveness would benefit from this group. More Information: http://www.austinchildguidance.org/services/groups/ Get directions more

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