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11/30/2008Book Signing: Gary Keith's
Scholz Garten
http://www.texasobserver.org
5:30 - 8:30
U.S. Congressman Bob Eckhardt was a force to reckon with in Texas and national politics from the 1940s to until 1980. He was also a prescient champion of progressive causes, including environmental preservation and energy conservation, inspiring younger congressmen, including Al Gore.
Sponsored by The Texas Observer, The Center for American History, UT Press
Austin Symphony presents Handel's Messiah
Riverbend Centre
http://www.austinsymphony.org
Austin Symphony will perform one of the most popular oratorios of all time. Also performing with the ASO are guest vocalists and the vocal forces of Chorus Austin. Tickets are $15-$35 and are available at www.austinsymphony.org, at the Symphony Box Office 11th and Red River or call 512-476-6064.
Sponsored by Austin Symphony
4th Annual Batfest!
Ann Richards (Congress Avenue) Bridge
http://www.roadwayevents.com
Batfest!, Austin's largest attended Arts & Crafts show, will feature Arts, Crafts, Music, Food, Bat Watching, Children's Activities, and Educational Displays. With Scenic backdrop of Town Lake and a great new line up of activities for 2008.Labor Day Weekend on The Ann Richards Bridge!
Sponsored by Roadway Productions
HAAM Benefit Day
Austin
http://myhaam.org
HAAM Benefit Day is a uniquely Austin event where businesses donate 5% of the day's proceeds to HAAM to support musicians' health. Musicians perform throughout the day at retail stores, outside stages, City Hall and more. The event runs from 6am to well past midnight.
Sponsored by Health Alliance for Austin Musicians
Heart O' Texas Orchid Society's 8th Annual New Growers Seminar, Exhibit and Plant Sale
Zilker Botanical Gardens Center; 2220 Barton Springs Road; Austin, TX 78748 (512) 477-8672
http://www.hotos.org/
Seminar: 10:00am - 1:00pm, Exhibit and Plant Sale: 10:00am - 3:00pm
Lectures will include the 6 variables: Light, Water, Air, Temperature, Growing medium & Fertilizing (called feeding). There will also be a lecture on Pest and Diseases. Free handouts will be available which are designed for the beginner to form a base on how to grow different orchids, both in the home and outdoors. Good information, questions answered, refreshments available. No charge for the seminar or exhibit, just come and learn. There will be orchid society members there to help answer questions. For more information please contact: Dave Levine, 6816 Old Quarry Lane; Austin, TX 78731 (Telephone 512-342-0145; E-mail dlevine10851@sbcglobal.net) Web site: http://www.hotos.org/
Sponsored by Heart O' Texas Orchid Society
Breast Cancer Half Marathon Training Program
Runtex Store Lake Austin Blvd.
http://carlsonwill@prodigy.net
National Breast Cancer Half Marathon Training Program Starts Oct. 27, in Austin.This is the first marathon dedicated soley to the fight against breast cancer. ALL entry fees go towards the fight against breast cancer.
No additional funds have to be raised but can if you'd like. 15 week program with Jeff Galloway Training Programs.
Sponsored by The National Breast Cancer Marathon
