May 25, 2011 - Food Writer Hank Shaw at
FINO on June 5th
On Sunday, June 5th,
James Beard Award-nominated food writer Hank Shaw stops in at FINO
Restaurant Patio & Bar for a
book signing of his new tome, Hunt,
Gather, Cook. To celebrate, chef Jason Donoho will
create a menu inspired by Shaw's book - focusing on fresh,
local, and wild ingredients from all across Texas.
Cocktail hour and the book
signing begin 6 p.m., followed by dinner at 6:45 p.m.
Tickets are $50 per person - or $80 with wine - and books
will be available to purchase for $20. Find FINO at 2905
San Gabriel Street. For reservations, call FINO at (512)
474-2905 or visit www.FinoAustin.com.
May 4, 2011 - German-Texan
Heritage Society Maifest on May 7th
Students in the Bowie High School German Club will be the featured performers at the German-Texan Heritage Society’s 16th annual Maifest
celebration on Saturday, May 7th.
Led by Bowie’s German teacher, Dr. Ewa Siwak, the
students get to immerse themselves in German culture by
performing at this festival and interacting with local
German-Texans and
German natives. But due to budget
cuts at AISD, this may be the last performance by Bowie
students - the program is on the chopping block.
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Maifest runs from noon to 6
pm at the historic German Free
School building in downtown
Austin. Visitors can enjoy delicious German food and beer
while listening to traditional music performed by Austin polka
band Alpengück, as well as German bluegrass by the Siekers.
The wrapping of the
Maypole takes place at 1 p.m. Other activities include Don
Harms' marionette show, Harlan the Magician, used German book
sale, and lots of games and special activities for children.
The German-Texan
Heritage Society is a statewide non-profit organization
dedicated to preserving the unique culture that evolved as
German immigrants settled and thrived in Texas from the
mid-1800s to present day. Founded in 1978, the Society
has a long-standing record of community enrichment, achieved
through cultural events, educational activities and social
gatherings.
Admission to the event is
$5 adults with children 12 and under free. The German
Free School is located in downtown Austin at 507 E. 10th
Street, just off Red River. Call (512) 482-0927 for more
information or visit www.germantexans.org for a discount coupon for entry.
April 19, 2011 - Umlauf Garden Party on April 28th
The 20th Annual Umlauf Garden Party - two-time winner
of the Austin Chronicle's Best of Austin Awards for "Best Outdoor
Fundraiser" and one of Austin's most anticipated outdoor
fundraising events - celebrates the work of 20th century
American sculptor and Austin
resident Charles Umlauf on Thursday, April 28th. This year marks
the 20th anniversary of the Garden Party and the 100th
anniversary of the birth of Charles Umlauf.
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Event highlights include
the "Celebrity Seeds" silent auction, featuring terra
cotta pots decorated by a Who's Who list of Austinites, plus
wine and savories by more than 20 of Austin's top restaurants -
including Eddie V's, Paggi House,
Roaring Fork, Truluck's and Green Pastures.
The Nash Hernandez Orchestra provides the music, with the lush Umlauf
Garden as the backdrop.
Proceeds raised directly
benefit the Umlauf Sculpture Garden
and Museum and its programs, including the museum's
award-winning education programs for children.
Tickets are $100 in
advance and $115 at the door. For more information, visit
www.UmlaufSculpture.org.
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