Calendar of Events - 2008

 Live samba music, conga lines, and wild abandon fill the Palmer Events Center at one of the biggest Carnaval celebrations outside of Brazil.  sambaparty.com

 Join the huge party on 6th Street, or head to one of Austin's New Orleans restaurants, such as the Alligator Grill, Gene's, the Boiling Pot, Nubian Queen Lola's, or Ms B's.

 This free monthly event up and down South Congress features music, vendors, store events and some of the best people-watching in town.  firstthursday.info

 This is Austin's largest marathon of the year.  Run, volunteer, or cheer from the Arboretum to Auditorium Shores in this nationally recognized charitable event.  attaustinmarathon.com

 Over 50 gals will be coming to the hostel with a global feast.  They will be preparing unique dishes, crafts, and games from different countries.  Please join us in celebrating and remembering the world and its many cultures and flavors!

 1-3 pm

 Celebrating Sustainability at the Austin Hostel!

For over 20 years the Southwest Texas Coucnil of Hostelling International has provided an environmentally and economically conscious home for travelers visiting Ausitn.

This year, HI-Austin has teamed up with several environmentally conscious, local organizations such as Ecology-Action, Austin Carshare, TreeFolks, Ten Thousand Villages and The Natural Epicurean Academy, among others; to provide a casual party in celebration of sustainable living in Austin. Food donated by White Mountain Foods, and music by Austin's favorite The Lennings.

Join us for an afternoon of organic food,  homegrown music and exhibits with other local “green” minded organizations.      

      Who: HI–Austin, Soutwest Texas Council

      What:  A celebration of sustainable living

      Where: HI – Austin Hostel     

      When: Saturday, February 23, 2008 

      11:00 – 12:30 Annual Council Meeting

              (HI Members encouraged to attend!)

      1:00 – 3:00  Annual Party

              (Everyone welcome!)

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 The gallery-touring kickoff party for the Austin Fine Arts Festival. Ticket includes cuisine from top restaurants and transportation between galleries.  austinfineartsfestival.org

 This nonprofit rodeo provides scholarships to Texas students. Bull riding, rodeo clowns, and "mutton bustin'."  rodeoaustin.com

Lasts through March 15th!

 The spring home and garden show features more than 200 exhibitors at the Austin Convention Center.  texashomeandgarden.com

 Celebrate the day that Texas became Texas with a parade, 5K, golf tournament, ceremonies, and more.  celebratetexas.org

 Around 800 events and programs open to the public.  Everything from mariachi workshops to solar cars to dancing to free ice cream.  Free!  utexas.edu/events/exploreut

 In honor of Texas Independence Day, Texan artists gather from across the state to exhibit work, eat, and enjoy spring in Austin.  roadwayevents.com

 Gigantic kites, homemade kites, crazy kites.  Hundreds of them in the air (and a few in the trees).  Bring your own, or just hang out and watch.  zilkerkitefestival.com

 This Hill Country endurance race features mountain biking, trail running, and boating.  terrafirmapromo.com

 This free monthly event up and down South Congress features music, vendors, store events and some of the best people-watching in town.  firstthursday.info

 Hundreds of bands, dozens of films, and loads of free music, food, and beer all over town!  sxsw.com

 Chocolate eatings and competings.  Fudge, cake, brownies, truffles, pies, and more.  Sweeeet!  http://austinchocolatefestival.com/

 The Celtic Cultural Center of Texas puts on this all-day international music event @ Mother Egan's.  celticcenter.org

 This quarterly Green Living Market promotes a more sustainable future with around 65 vendors, music, food, speakers, and children's activities.  sustain-a-ball.org

 Join us for an evening with the Girl Scouts.  A few weeks before the even, a Girl Scout troop picks an interesting country to learn about.  They spend time researching that country's culture and prepare a presentation and meal based on what they learn.  They have an opportunity to sit down and eat a meal with the hostel's international travelers, and many of them say, "It was my first time speaking to someone with a funny accent!"  This is a very unique evening to be a part of, please RSVP by calling the hostel if you would like to join us.

 Join us for an evening with the Girl Scouts.  A few weeks before the even, a Girl Scout troop picks an interesting country to learn about.  They spend time researching that country's culture and prepare a presentation and meal based on what they learn.  They have an opportunity to sit down and eat a meal with the hostel's international travelers, and many of them say, "It was my first time speaking to someone with a funny accent!"  This is a very unique evening to be a part of, please RSVP by calling the hostel if you would like to join us.

 Join us for an evening with the Girl Scouts.  A few weeks before the even, a Girl Scout troop picks an interesting country to learn about.  They spend time researching that country's culture and prepare a presentation and meal based on what they learn.  They have an opportunity to sit down and eat a meal with the hostel's international travelers, and many of them say, "It was my first time speaking to someone with a funny accent!"  This is a very unique evening to be a part of, please RSVP by calling the hostel if you would like to join us.