2019 marks the 11th anniversary of Austin Fashion Week / Fashion X Austin. Fashion X Austin is the largest week of fashion events in the state of Texas and the 4th largest fashion week concept in the United States. Our focus is on emerging and independent designers with hopes of connecting them to boutique buyers
Who's ready for our fourth Annual Vintage Mini Market on Sunday, February 24th? Make your brunch plans, grab your best pals and join us for a fun day of vintage fun!Our vendor line up includes our favorite local businesses so not only will you get to shop from gorgeous vintage and found home goods, jewelry
The 5th annual Dell Children's Fashion Show is hosted by Beautifully Loved. The models are teen patients from Dell Children's Blood and Cancer Center. The fashion show is aimed to empower and encourage the teens to feel seen and beautiful while the community cheers them on. Ticket sales will go back to support the teen
It’s time to reconnect, set intentions and continue riding the wave of 2019’s growth energy. So, join us on February 26 for our first community meet-up of the year! With a selection of local vendors and opportunities to mingle, the night will begin with three stories of resilience from inspiring thought leaders living and working
The #MeToo movement is changing the way women and people in general look at gender relationships in the workplace, and now the sports arena. After it was recognized that dozens of female athletes were sexually abused by Larry Nassar, former doctor for the USA gymnastics team and physician at Michigan State University, the focus of
The Junior League of Austin is pleased to present the third annual Austin Entertains, a culinary experience celebrating Austin’s top female chefs. The “who’s who” event features tastings from the women who are leading Austin’s culinary scene, signature cocktails from local bartenders, craft beer & local wine tastings, live music, and more. This year’s event
Former First-Lady Michelle Obama sits down for a discussion of her autobiography Becoming: Michelle Obama. In her book, Obama writes about her personal experiences and roots, leading up to the Obama Presidency and beyond. Michelle Obama’s long-awaited visit to Austin, TX begins at the Frank Erwin Center on February 28.
Latinitas kicks off its 2019 Amplify Austin campaign at Joe’s Bakery, an iconic venue known for its Tejano cuisine, but also as a meeting place for the “who’s who” of Austin Latino leadership. This year, Latinitas is raising funds to support its 1st alumni network: Latinitas Por Vida. Joe’s Bakery has agreed to create a
Wonder Women of Wine is a two-day event and the first national wine conference advocating gender equality in the wine industry, achieved through solution-based discussions, networking, and scholarship opportunities. Speaking topics include gender intelligence, accreditation, and self-advocacy. The conference is open to trade and consumers, men and women alike.
Join the AMAZING Women Alliance for our 3rd Annual Birthday Bash and spend a night celebrating with the best ladies in Austin. We are excited to bring over 200+ AMAZING women together to network, collaborate, share best practices, hear from AMAZING speakers, CELEBRATE together, and showcase our AMAZING sponsors!
Join us in-store for exclusive events, extended happy hours, phone charging stations, roaming polaroid photographers, and so much more! Saturday, March 9, 2019-- 12pm-4pm: Live Tote Screen Printing with Purchase Friday, March 15, 2019-- 12pm-1:30pm: Influencer Panel and Meet Up with @Lexiconofstyle, @CourtneyandKelly and @Lonestarssouthern Saturday, March 16, 2019-- 12pm-4pm: Live Silk Scarf Chain Stitching
BBQ Austin, A Rodeo Austin Production, presented by Miller Lite is a BBQ cook-off competition that takes place the weekend before Rodeo Austin Kicks off. The public is invited to come out and enjoy food samples from BBQ teams competing for BBQ Austin Grand Champion. As always, plenty of LIVE music!! https://rodeoaustin.com/compete/bbq-austin/
The Cowboy Breakfast is a FREE super-sized Texas Breakfast that kicks off the Fair and Rodeo. Come enjoy pancakes, authentic chuck wagon biscuits, doughnuts, brisket tacos and more at this FREE event. Featuring western-themed entertainment, live music, world-renowned trick roper, a longhorn and two-stepping lessons, the Cowboy Breakfast is fun for all ages.
Living Like Golden is hosting their first annual celebration of International Women’s Day! Featured speakers include Sarah Johannesen, Founder of Living Like Golden; Kara Weaver, CEO of Weddings by Weaver; and Lauren Newman R.D., Registered Dietician. Local vendors and Etsy pop-up shops will also attend. Stop by and celebrate the wonderful women in your life!
BBQ Austin, a Rodeo Austin Production, presented by Miller Lite is a BBQ cook-off competition that takes place the weekend before Rodeo Austin Kicks off. The public is invited to come out and enjoy food samples from BBQ teams competing for BBQ Austin Grand Champion. As always, plenty of LIVE music! https://rodeoaustin.com/compete/bbq-austin/
Join us as we embark on a day full of relaxation and self empowerment! Topic: Discovering Your Confidence and Trusting in the Power of Self There will be massages, mini facials, a yoga session, a discussion that will leave you renewed and motivated, a vendor market, beauty bar, photobooth fun, and a dance party! Brunch
We've got another amazing lineup (including Comedy Central's Natasha Vaynblat), free snacks from sponsor Kellie's Baking Co., plus giveaways from sponsors Daisy Natives and Booti Babe Bodycare, and a free photo booth by Bonica Ayala, our show photographer!
Create & Cultivate, the leading online platform and conference for women in business, is returning to Austin for the third year in a row! Join us for a one-day pop up event will be filled with panels, delicious food, cocktails and so much more. We’ll be tackling topics with the best in the businesses from
In 1926 America’s most famous evangelist is a woman. And she’s looking for a way out. Fed up with her own success, she gets swept up in her lover’s daydreams about Mexico and finds herself on a wild road trip towards the border. Based on true events. Mostly made up. Directors/Screenwriters: Samantha Buck, Marie Schlingmann
Our launch parties are not only an opportunity to celebrate the launch of issues, but also to provide an environment for our readers to meet women featured in the magazines, get to know our team and build relationships with one another. Launch parties occur quarterly and include sips, snacks, and pop-ups from local brands, as
Intro to Cheese is an interactive and fun cheese tasting that walks you through the basics of cheese Learn about the different types of cheeses through an interactive tasting led by one of our experienced cheesemongers . The experience will start at 7pm and the session will let you taste your way through milk types,
The 6th annual Ride.Drive.Give. combines fast cars and philanthropy for a once-in-a-lifetime adrenaline rush at the world-renowned Circuit of The Americas track. Participants go through a safety briefing before experiencing a half-day full of exotic supercars, challenging turns and heart-racing speeds – all while supporting the Center for Child Protection in its mission to end
The new film by Cristina Gallego and Ciro Guerra spans decades in the life of an indigenous Colombian tribe as their way of life is corrupted and violently upturned by the monetary influx of the ganja trade. A devastating critique of the American-style crony capitalism is wrapped in a pulsing, violent Goodfellas-style epic.
BLiPSWiTCH’s fourth evening length work is born from an examination of urban sprawl throughout Austin and the world. 'On the Skids' lives in the liminal spaces, exploring the changes in our spacial and cultural landscapes and how these thresholds of time effect our own personal transformations.
In this hybrid screening and discussion, artist, scholar and AFS-supported filmmaker Kelly Daniela Norris presents a historical overview of a little-known chapter in film history: the era of silent movie action heroines.
Please join the Greater Austin Crime Commission and community leaders for a memorial on the first anniversary of the 2018 Austin bombings at City Hall on March 21, 2019. Speakers include Mayor Steve Adler , City Manager Spencer Cronk , Police Chief Brian Manley and Pete Winstead , president of the Greater Austin Crime Commission.
Outside the halls of academia, the name Alice Guy-Blaché is little recognized. THis new film seeks to right the wrong as it tells the story of one of film's true pioneers. Narrated by Jodie Foster. Donna Kornhaber, associate professor of English at The University of Texas at Austin, will join for a post-screening Q&A March
Outside the halls of academia, the name Alice Guy-Blaché is little recognized. THis new film seeks to right the wrong as it tells the story of one of film's true pioneers. Narrated by Jodie Foster.
Program designed for dental professions. Networking, friendships, shopping, education, empowerment, and FUN! Registration: AustinOralSurgery.com/LucyHobbs Password:EMPOWER $50 per person The giveback portion of our event will be raising money and awareness about sex trafficking and all proceeds will benefit The Refuge Ranch. The Refuge is a home with a full circle of care for 48 girls who
The Blanton Museum of Art will host the third annual Blanton Block Party March 30, 2019. It is a free twelve-hour festival that incorporates world-class art and the best of Austin music and food. The Block Part concert lineup brings the best of Austin's diverse music scene, including several Black Fret grant recipients. Parking will be
Margaret Brown's seminal 2004 film about the Austin music legend assured that Townes' story would live on for a new generation to discover. Brown and key special guests join us for an anniversary screening and a post-screening conversation about Townes, his music and his legacy.
Join the National Domestic Violence Hotline and the Austin community for our annual Masquerade on Saturday, March 30, 2019. This year's event will take place at Hotel Van Zandt in downtown Austin. Dress is black & white formal or cocktail attire. It will be a fun-filled evening with a seated dinner, featured speaker Susan Sparks,
The ABC Kite Fest, one of Austin’s most iconic traditions, today announced details for its 90th year, returning to Zilker Park on Sunday, March 31. The festival welcomes more than 35,000 Austinites annually to watch as thousands of colorful kites soar over Zilker Park and to enjoy local eats and drinks, a kite showcase and contest, a children’s
Sunset Sessions was born out of the desire to see great bands in a beautiful setting without the hassle of braving large crowds, fighting for parking, or waiting in long lines. In true Eberly fashion, the restaurant has planned small bites and specialty cocktails inspired by each month’s featured artist. A portion of the proceeds
