Sugar Art Show And Cake Competition Austin 2014
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Here’s something really sweet! It’s the 10th Annual Sugar Art Show And Cake Competition Austin 2014! Here’s what you can expect at the show and competition; fabulous edible works of art on display, full cake competition, live demos, on-site competitions, a kid’s decorating area, vendors, raffles, awards ceremony and classes.
There will be several mini and celebrity classes to attend to learn a variety of fun and useful techniques such as All About Icing, Fabulous Faux Cake Stand, Swimming Sea Turtle, Molding with Wafer Paper, WOW! IS THAT BUTTERCREAM?, Pixie Topper – Hand Modeled, Peacock Splendor, Realistic Burrito Cake, Steampunk Jewelry Box, Fall Foliage, Realistic Human Head Sculpting Basics, A Jeweled Finish, Filigree Box, Figure Modeling 101, Chocolate Cosmos – 3 Ways, The Radiant Rose, Color Exploration, Oriental Stringwork, Beyond the basics: The Business of Cake, Dynamic Figure Modeling – No More Dead-Eye Static Figures!, Making The Most of Your Airbrush, Battenburg Lace Side Designs and 3D Flower, Hawaiian Chocolate Splendor, Doing Cake Business in Texas and a bunch more! Find out more.
2014 “That Takes the Cake!” Sugar Art Show and Cake Competition
February 22nd and 23rd
Highland Mall
6001 Airport Blvd.
Austin, Texas 78752
Admission
General Admission Tickets
Early Birds purchase online by February 16th – $10 daily or $17 for a weekend pass.
At the door – $12 per day or $20 for a weekend pass.
Classes require separate additional fees and registration.
Children under 12 get in free.
“That Takes the Cake!” Sugar Art Show and Cake Competition is hosted by Capital Confectioner’s Cake Club and a portion of the proceeds is used for scholarships for local culinary students.
“Capital Confectioners, a greater Austin Cake Club and Non-Profit organization, was formed to provide people who are interested in sugar arts the opportunity to share and network with others who have similar interests. Club members have all different skill levels from home hobby decorators to experienced pastry chefs. Our members willingly share their expertise and those who participate benefit from that collaboration. Anyone with an interest in sugar arts is invited to join our group.”
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The Austin Energy Regional Science Festival
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“We need to teach our kids that it’s not just the winner of the Super Bowl who deserves to be celebrated, but the winner of the science fair. We need to teach them that success is not a function of fame or PR, but of hard work and discipline.” ~President Barack Obama
It’s with this spirit of achievement that the Austin Energy Regional Science Festival for 2014 encourages and recognizes the accomplishments of young scientists. In addition this Science Festival encourages scientists, engineers and other professionals from the community to interact with the students on a volunteer basis.
Public Viewing
The 2014 Public viewing for middle and high school projects is Thursday, February 20th from 4:30 to 9:30 pm. Public viewing for elementary school projects is Saturday, February 22nd from 2 to 4:30 pm.
Who Can Participate
The Austin Energy Regional Science Festival is open to students whose projects won at their schools science fairs. Participants also come from charter, private and home-schools. The Central Texas counties that will be represented at this years fair in Austin are Bastrop, Brazos, Burleson, Caldwell, Comanche, Fayette, Lee, Mills, Travis, Washington, Williamson, and northern Hays counties.
“Winning Junior/Senior Division projects advance to the ExxonMobil Texas Science and Engineering Fair. Best of Fair Senior Division projects advance directly to the Intel International Science and Engineering Fair. Two high school and two middle school projects focusing on applied engineering, sustainable energy, or environmental engineering advance to the I-SWEEEP International Olympiad.”
There will be no discrimination of students or entries on the basis of race, gender, religion, country of origin or socio-economic status. The Science Festival is an Intel ISEF-affiliated science competition.
At the time of this article they are looking for volunteers and judges for the festival, as well as sponsors. More Information.
The Austin Energy Regional Science Festival
February 19 thru 22th, 2014
Palmer Events Center
900 Barton Springs Road
Austin, Texas
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2014 Winter Games Austin – Special Olympics
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This Winter Austin will be hosting the 2014 Winter Games of the Special Olympics! So whether you want to compete or offer support by volunteering, writing a check or coming to the competition here are some details you’ll need.
The events in Austin this year include Bowling, Powerlifting and Volleyball. Besides the athletic competition there will be several special events such as Opening Ceremonies, A Victory Dance, Athletic Village and a Wellness Park.
Click through on the various links for location details and maps.
2014 Winter Games Austin – Special Olympics
January 30th through February 2nd
Bowling Competition Locations
Showplace Lanes
9504 North IH-35
Austin, TX 78753
Highland Lanes
8909 Burnet Rd.
Austin, TX 78757
Dart Bowl
5700 Grover Ave.
Austin, TX 78756
Westgate Lanes
2701 W. William Cannon
Austin, TX 78745
Powerlifting Competition Location…
Round Rock High School (100 Gym)
300 North Lake Creek Dr
Round Rock, TX 78681
Volleyball competition Location…
Austin Sports Center – North
1420 Toro Grande Blvd
Cedar Park, TX 78613
Special Events
Athlete Village
Norris Conference Center
2525 West Anderson Lane
Austin, TX 78757
Opening Ceremonies
Round Rock High School (1100 Gym)
300 North Lake Creek Dr
Round Rock, TX 78681
Victory Dance
Round Rock High School (1100 Gym)
300 North Lake Creek Dr
Round Rock, TX 78681
Wellness Park / Healthy Athletes
Norris Conference Center
2525 West Anderson Lane
Austin, TX 78757
For more information about the 2014 Winter Games Austin – Special Olympics, such as entry information, volunteer opportunities, donations and lots more visit their website, SpecialOlympicsTexas.org.
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Ballet Austin – Winter 2014 Kids Workshops
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Ballet Austin – Winter 2014 Kids Workshops
This winter Ballet Austin offers several Kids in Motion Dance and Movement Workshops
This winter bring your children to Ballet Austin for some fun and exercise. This season they are offering several classes for children that include dance, play and music, in fun environments, created just for the little ones.
Stories & Music in Motion! Valentine’s Fun! For Preschoolers & Parents to do together! (toddlers through age 5)
This is a 45 minute workshop based on the book Happy Valentine’s Day Mouse! by Laura Numeroff. This holiday workshop includes a story, movement, music and play.
They encourage parents and children to dress in Valentine colors or as a storybook character. And parents be ready to move along with the class to get your fun workout too.
This class is offered on Wednesday February 12th, from 11am to 11:45am. The $15 fee covers parent and child. They are asking that you sign-up ahead of time, as space is limited.
Kids Bollywood Dance – ages 8 -12
This fun class will introduce children to the authentic and beautiful Bollywood dance styles of India. The kids will enjoy being active during this colorful experience of music and dance.
“Bollywood dancing got its name from Indian dance styles used in the Mumbai-based Hindi-language film industry in India. Even our First Lady has danced Bollywood! It’s so much fun!”
This 4 week class is offered on Saturdays, January 25th until February 15th. From 12:15pm to 1pm. The fee is $60 for the 4 week series.
Kids Dance Around the World – ages 5 – 8 (For parents to join in too if they want to!)
Parents are welcome for this fun workshop! You and your child will experience music and dance from countries and cultures around the world including African Dance, Latin American Salsa, Indian Bollywood and several folk dances. These classes will use props, maracas, drums and ribbons as the children get moving and learn about dance styles from cultures around the world.
Parents are encouraged to come to this workshop and dance with your children!
“Dancing together allows parents and kids to focus less on “exercise” and more on “active” time spent together. Being active together brings families together. Through the fun and variety of Kids Dance Around the World children can learn at an early age how important and fun it is to make physical fitness a part of daily life. Parents “working out” and dancing with their kids also provides the extra bonus of spending quality time together.”
This 4 week class is offered on Thursdays, January 23rd through February 13th, from 4pm to 4:45pm. The fee is $60 for the 4 week series.
Ballet Austin
501 W. 3rd Street
Austin, Texas
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Cool Things To Do Austin – AMF Showplace Bowling
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At AMF Showplace Bowling Lanes you’ll find a casual and fun atmosphere where you can enjoy an evening with the entire family. There’s something for everyone with 52 bowling lanes for fun or league play, an on-site Pro Shop, an arcade and billiard area and a full sports bar with separate lounge. And you won’t miss any of the sports action because they offer 12 flat screen TVs!
Come hungry and thirsty too, AMF Bowling features their Laneside Grill with all your favorites including a delicious variety of appetizers, salads, burgers, soft drinks and desserts.
Special Events – Host your birthday parties, bowling parties, bachelor party, family reunion or other special events at Austin’s AMF Showplace Bowling Lanes. Their party packages take care of everything from activities, bowling, food and they do all the work!
Bowling Leagues – At AMF Showplace Bowling Lanes you can be part of league bowling. Bowlers of every age and level can compete and have fun. League bowlers enjoy discounts and special offers.
AMF Showplace Lanes Austin
9504 North IH 35
Austin, Texas 78753
Hours
Monday through Thursday – 5pm to 10pm
Friday – 5pm to 1am
Saturday – 1pm to 1am
Sunday – 1pm to 11pm
Holiday hours vary so call for details – 512-834-7733
This facility is wheelchair accessible, has off street parking and is non-smoking.
“AMF Bowling Centers, Inc. is the world’s largest owner and operator of bowling centers. Since the introduction of the automated pinspotter in 1946, AMF has been a leader in the bowling industry. And as for bowling itself? It’s the number one participatory sport in the United States! More than 20 million bowlers per year make AMF their destination of choice.”
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Modern Home Tour Austin 2014
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Now here’s something wonderful to do in the middle of winter that will spark your creative juices and dazzle your senses! It’s the Modern Home Tour Austin 2014! This year the tour creators have selected 16 beautiful homes in a variety of neighborhoods, styles and price ranges.
After you purchase and pick up your tickets you can view the homes in any order you like, at any pace you like and with the convenience of your own car as transportation. You can bring the children, but they ask that you leave the strollers in the car and use a back-pack for the little ones. Each home will have it’s own set of rules, such as wearing shoes in the house or not and whether or not you can take pictures.
Some homes will offer food and drink, but they ask that you not bring any food or drinks into any homes. As with any art object, and these homes are art, you’ll need to observe a bit of respect by not sitting on the furniture and be sure to stop to use the bathroom between homes, because the facilities will not be available in the tour homes. No dogs will be allowed in the homes, so be sure to leave your 4 legged friends at home.
Modern Home Tour Austin 2014
February 1st, 2014
11am -6pm
Advance Tickets are $30 until the day before the tour and then they will be sold at $40.
Children under 12 are free.
There will also be a party after the tour, at this time the location has not been announced.
“Founded in 2009 by Krisstina Wise of The GoodLIfe Team, the Austin Modern Home Tour has, in just six short years, become one of the premier events on the Austin calendar of events. “Its purpose was simple – to highlight and promote the collaborative exchange between Real Estate Professionals, Architects and Developers and to invite Austinites to join the Modern Movement,” recalls Wise.
“In conjunction with production partners Launch787 and Modern Home Tours, LLC, the Austin Modern Home Tour has grown from 8 homes in the downtown area to 16 spectacular examples of Modern design, construction and decor spread throughout Austin’s premier neighborhoods. And with over 2500 visitors passing over the threshold of the 2012 Tour homes, it’s safe to say that the Austin Modern Home Tour offers something for everyone.”
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7 Reasons To Live In Austin Texas
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The Austin area is home to many of us and we don’t mind sharing the love. There are a number of reasons why we love our city and it’s surrounding area; we haven’t been hit by the recession as hard as some other US cities have and we have a number of awesome educational opportunities are a couple of the reasons that didn’t make the list, “7 Reasons to Live in Austin Texas”. Come for a visit and see for yourself just how wonderful it is here in our home.
1. Austin is a Beautiful City – If you’ve been to Austin you know about the lush landscape and scenic countryside. With several large lakes in the area it is not only a beautiful area, but a fun one too! The water sports and recreation available in the area are too many to list. But here are a few; fishing, boating, canoeing, sailing, camping, bird watching, swimming, picnicking, scuba diving, and hiking.
In the heart of the city you’ll find hike and bike trails. Lady Bird Lake, also in the center of town, offers plenty of swimming opportunities and Zilker Park and Barton Springs Pool offer a natural environment for family fun and swimming in the year round cool spring fed pool. Besides these and other swimming and tubing places there’s an Animal Rescue Zoo and Schlitterbaun isn’t that far away.
2. Great Food – If great and interesting food is your thing, then Austin won’t disappoint with plenty of home grown eateries and most of the big chains making an appearance. Austin is know for it’s off beat restaurants, with vegan specialties, brewing companies, neighborhood bistros and bakeries you won’t go hungry and you’ll most likely find your favorites without too much looking around.
3. Sports – With the Texas Longhorns leading the way in their home town, sports are at the top of the list of great things to do in Austin. You won’t need to look far to find the game day parties, it’s reported that a 10 block radius around the stadium fills up with tailgaters for football, baseball and any other sport played inside the stadium.
4. Live Music and Festivals – For music and festival lovers Austin provides an all out venue! There is a festival almost every weekend and they all have live music by local talent and bands from all over the country. Just about every event in Austin includes live music! And what else would you expect from the Live Music Capitol of the World. Besides the concert circuit there are huge music productions like south by Southwest, Austin City Limits and the music isn’t limited to Austin proper, there are annual music festivals like the Kerrville Folk Festival.
5. Film – Austin is home to many famous and not so famous film studios. And Austin is home to various film industry festivals such as Fantastic Fest, Austin Film Festival and South By Southwest Film Festival.
6. Business and Career – Austin is a great place to start a business or continue a career. Austin and surrounding cities provide growth environments and economic development partnerships that aggressively encourage entrepreneurs and large corporation to move to the area.
7. Keep Austin Weird isn’t just a slogan on T Shirts. It describes a way of life for an entire city, and as you might expect from a city that enjoys it’s differences, you’ll find Austinites to be among the most friendly and open minded of people. Every weekend the downtown area along South Congress comes alive with street vendors selling handmade crafts and homemade treats and local bands on and around 6th street make for an exciting night life.
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Tree Talk Winter Walk at The Wildflower Center Austin 2014
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Tree Talk Winter Walk at The Wildflower Center Austin 2014.
Want to learn about the trees in our area, how to care for them and prevent disease? How to plant and when to plant? You will love the Tree Talk Winter Walk at the Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center offered January 25th, 2014.
It’s free to get in and they are pairing this event with a tree and shrub sale. The winter months are a great time to plant tress and during the day you will learn which understory trees are best for your yard, which trees are best for wildlife habitats, how to keep your trees strong and how to identify and treat Oak Wilt.
There will be plenty of activities for the children too! Kids can climb trees with professional arborists, have fun building a fort with branches and tree limbs and go on a tree scavenger hunt with a prize sapling for those who finish. Other activities for children include counting tree rigs, making paper tree cookies and making a leaf rubbing booklet.
When
Saturday, January 25th
9am – 5pm
Free Admission
Where
Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center
4801 La Crosse Avenue
Austin, Texas 78739
512-232-0100
The plant and tree list is updated daily allowing for limited quantities that sell out before the sale. See the entire plant list online here.
Price List
4 inch $3
1 gallon $9
2 or 3 gallon $13
5 gallon $27
10 or 15 gallon $73
Prices do not include sales tax.
Wildflower Center Members receive a 10% discount.
Cash or check preferred.
Bring your wagon or pick-up.
Activities will be held in the Mollie Steves Zachry Texas Arboretum.
For the Tree Talk Winter Walk meet at the tent area.
10am – State Champion Trees – Eric Beckers – Texas Forest Service
11am – Understory Trees – Kari Gaukler – TreeFolks
12pm – Trees for Habitat – Jane Tillman – Travis Audubon
1pm – Landscaping with Trees-Elias Guerrero-Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center
2pm – How To Keep Your Trees Strong- Don Gardner, Consulting Arborist
3pm – Oak Wilt Identification & Treatment- Chris Dolan, City of Austin
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Austin Gorilla 5K Run 2014
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Austin Gorilla 5K Run 2014. Here’s something different! Run a 5K in Austin, Texas wearing a gorilla suit benefiting mountain gorillas in Africa. Even the little ones can run in this 5K race which includes walkers and kids. You can’t bring anything motorized, but you can bring your bike. The race will be run on January 25th at Mueller Browning Hanger.
You can run on your own or you can really get into the spirit by getting your friends and colleagues together and run as a team, with a theme if you like. There will be a prize for the largest team.
The entry fee includes a gorilla suit that you will be running in and get to keep after the run.
When – The race starts at 9am on January 25th with registration taking place from 7am to 8:30am.
The 5k is 3.1 miles. Runners will take about 25 minutes and walkers should finish the course in under an hour.
Where
Mueller Browning Hanger
4550 Mueller Blvd.
Austin, Texas 78723
An after party with music will follow.
Parking is available at Mueller Browning Hanger.
Registration Fees
To secure your place you will need to pay a registration fee that is non-refundable. You can pay online or get information to mail your fee.
First Time Adult Gorilla fee until January 23rd – $99.95. January 24th and 25th – $109.95.
Returning Adult Gorilla fee until January 23rd – $40. January 24th and 25th – $50.
First Time Little Gorilla fee until January 23rd – $30. January 24th and 25th – $40.
Returning Little Gorilla fee until January 23rd – $15. January 24th and 25th – $25.
Little Gorillas are 12 and under and the gorillas suit for kids is a safari shirt with gorilla sleeves and a mask.
There is a group discount of 10% for teams of 10 or more.
More Important Info.
Phone – (720) 524-0272
MGCF – Gorilla Run Headquarters
4380 S. Syracuse St. #320
Denver, CO 80237
About The Suits – The gorilla suits come with a body, mask and hands. No feet.
Sizes are as follows:
small – fits under 5′ tall
medium – fits most gorillas 5′ – 5’7”
large – fits most gorillas 5’8″ to 6’1”
XL – fits gorillas 6’2″up to 6’5″ish
And you get to keep the gorillas suit!
Pick-up locations for the gorilla suits will be announced on Austin Gorilla Run website. Or you can have your suit shipped to you when you register.
“Thirsty Planet has been instrumental in supporting the Austin Gorilla Run and raising funds for the Mountain Gorilla Conservation Fund (MGCF).
Proceeds from the race directly benefit the Ruth Keesling Wildlife Health and Research Center in Kampala, Uganda. The brand new facility will include two main lecture halls with seating for 100 students, two large scale research laboratories, postgraduate and grant research offices. The lower section will contain a Wildlife Disease Surveillance Biohazard Level 1 Bio Bank. A first of its kind research center for Africa!
In 1987 there were only 248 mountain gorillas alive in the world, but through the veterinary and conservation efforts of the MGCF, we are proud to announce the population is currently estimated at 880!”
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Martin Luther King March and Festival 2014
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Martin Luther King March and Festival 2014
Every year in January Austin celebrates the Legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King. The 2014 event line up includes a Community March, Community Festival with all types of vendors and local music, a Food Drive supporting the capital area food bank, the MLK Oratory Competition, the MLK Youth Scholarship Awards Program and a Day of Service organized by the United Way for Greater Austin and Hands on Central Texas.
The Annual Community March – Monday January 20th
The March will begin at the MLK Statue on the University of Texas Campus. There will be a short program starting at 9am. The March is a celebration of Dr. Kings legacy and serves to uplift diversity and multiculturalism in our city. Marchers will proceed to the south steps of the State Capitol for a short program and then will march to the Huston-Tillotson University for the MLK Community Festival.
MLK Community Festival – Monday January 20th
The Festival begins when marchers arrive and will end at 3pm. There will be all types of vendors and local musicians to enjoy during the day of celebration.
Support for the Capital Area Food Bank
Those attending the march and the festival are asked to donate food in the form of canned good and non-perishables. The donations will go directly to the Capital Area Food Bank. There will be receptacles along the march and also at the festival.
The organizers have put together a list of guidelines to follow when considering what to donate…
“Healthy, non-perishable foods
Items with intact, un-opened, consumer or commercial packaging
Items with non-breakable packaging (no glass, please)
Food within the expiration date on the packaging
Food from your community or backyard garden
Canned meats like tuna, stew, and chili (pop-tops preferred)
Canned Vegetables
Pasta and pasta sauce
Beans
Healthy cereals
Peanut butter”
MLK Oratory Competition – Tuesday January 14th
This years Oratory Competition will be held at the George Washington Carver Museum’s Boyd Vance Theatre from 6pm to 8pm. There you will be inspired as each finalist will offer a personally written 5 minute speech based on the theme, “As a student of Dr. King’s life, what message of hope do you think he would have for the world today?”.
MLK Youth Scholarship Awards – Saturday January 18th
The MLK Youth Scholarship Awards Program will be from 3pm to 5pm at the Austin Community College, 3401 Webberville Road, Building 8000, Multipurpose Room.
Day of Service – Saturday January 18th
The United Way for Greater Austin and Hands on Central Texas invite you to celebrate Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. with a day of service. For 2014 the projects will include helping local churches, parks and community centers and boulevard clean-up.
“In January of 2013, more than 420 volunteers came together to complete over 20 community improvement projects throughout Austin. We hope you’ll join us in 2014 to participate in service in honor of Dr. King. Please join us and bring friends, family and co-workers. We can change the course of Austin’s future, and it starts with service.
The MLK Holiday is not only for celebration and remembrance, education and tribute, but above all, a day of service supporting your community. It is a day of volunteering to feed the hungry, beautifying parks, and much more.”
To learn more about how you can help go to www.handsoncentraltexas.org
Who was Martin Luther King, in his own words…http://www.mlkcelebration.com/mlk-the-man/in-his-own-words/
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