Austin Weekend Guide: May 17-19

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In Austin, weekends are never boring and this one seems to be especially filled with fantastic events. Look below for some great things to do from the 17 through the 19.

The Austin Piano Festival brings Austin a 2013 event chalk full of performances that cover musical styles from the classics to contemporary. They [...]

Recap: 2nd Annual Perfectly Pink Party In Austin To Benefit Susan G. Komen For The Cure Austin

Nanditha Jagannath, Karen Killoren survivor and committee member and Kheira Ardjani (Photo Credit: Rob Johnson)

Pink colored the night at the 2nd annual Perfectly Pink Party in Austin on Saturday. Delicious food, Pink & Pizzazz giveaways and even an ice sculpture graced the event this weekend. The turnout was impressive as the attendees at this year’s gala nearly doubled in number from last year. This comes at a crucial [...]

Studio 54klift: I Love You But I’ve Chosen Disco To Benefit Forklift Danceworks

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Forklift Danceworks presents Studio 54klift: I Love You But I’ve Chosen Disco on Saturday, May 18, 2013 at 9 p.m. at the Nowlin Studio at Zach Theatre. This annual fundraiser features the dramatic return of mistress of ceremonies, Rebecca Havemeyer, dance-inducing music of vibe diva DJ Mahealani, along with an open bar and silent [...]

Recap: The Vagina Monologues Austin

The cast of The Vagina Monologues Austin worked extremely hard behind the scenes as well as onstage to make the performance a strong success.  (Photo Credit: Scott Stanfield)

The cast of The Vagina Monologues Austin worked extremely hard behind the scenes as well as onstage to make the performance a strong success. (Photo Credit: Scott Stanfield)

After watching her daughter give birth, playwright, activist and creator of “The Vagina Monologues”, Eve Ensler describes the vagina: “The heart is capable of sacrifice. [...]

Five Austin Fundraisers To Help Victims In West

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Between the horrific bombing at the Boston Marathon and the explosion at a fertilizer plant in West, Texas, it has been a hard week across the country. But tough times bring out the best in some and everyone can help those around them by volunteering and giving back. Look below for five ways to [...]

Caritas Of Austin Words Of Hope Luncheon Featuring Luma Mufleh

Luma Mufleh (Photo Credit: Caritas of Austin)

Luma Mufleh is the inspiration and central character of the National Bestseller Outcast United and this year’s Words of Hope Luncheon featured speaker. Mufleh will share her inspirational story of assisting refugees and uniting a community torn by cultural differences through the game of soccer at Caritas of Austin’s annual event. The luncheon will [...]

Corporate Philanthropy: Dell

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You’ve heard of Beauty Inside and Out and how one person can shine bright through a world that seems to be growing dimmer every day. However, we are here to tell you that it isn’t only the famous faces who can make a difference. We have been bombarded with images of huge corporations being [...]

Austin Weekend Guide: April 19-21

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The weekend is here, and with spring in full swing, it’s time to start enjoying the outdoors more. Whether that be taking a dip at Barton Spring Pool, hanging out at Zilker Park or taking a stroll down South Congress to listen to some live music, be sure to enjoy the outdoors. Here are [...]

Vagina Monologues At Vulka Co-Op In Austin To Fight Violence Against Women And Children

The incredible Eve Ensler, playwright, activist and the author of The Vagina Monologues.  (Photo Credit: usnews.com)

“Cherish your solitude. Take trains by yourself to places you have never been. Sleep out alone under the stars. Learn how to drive a stick shift. Go so far away that you stop being afraid of not coming back. Say no when you don’t want to do something. Say yes if your instincts are [...]

Recap: Mack Jack And McConaughey Presents John Mellencamp In Austin

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Rock and Roll Hall of Famer John Mellencamp headlined the Inaugural MJ&M Gala Night at ACL Live at The Moody Theater on Thursday, April 11, 2013. The GRAMMY Award Winning artist performed a combination of old and new hits and proved his music still resonates with rock fans more than thirty-four years after his [...]

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