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Up the Chisholm Trail Cattle Drive and Chuckwagon Cook-off

Wednesday, December 9, 2009 | 9:00 - 9:00 PM
Highlights include kids' chuckwagon cook-off competition; authentic chuckwagon cook-off; live music; food; art; a cattle drive along the San Gabriel River, and a ranch rodeo. Friday- 5:30 p.m.; Saturday 9 a.m. to 9 p.m.
location:San Gabriel Park, Georgetown
more info:http://www.upthechisholmtrail.org

B scene

Sunday, May 2, 2010 | 6:00 - 10:30 PM
Join us for a seductive evening of art and fun celebrating the opening of Desire. Enjoy a live performance by Suzanna Choffel, music by DJ Nicknack, free appetizers, cash bar, tours, and more! The Museum Shop and Cafe will be open late featuring special wine flights paired with delicious tapas. Members get in free to this special B scene (two per member household), $12 non-members
location:Blanton Museum of Art
more info:www.blantonmuseum.org

You Can’t Do That, Dan Moody! Special Dress Rehearsal Performance

Monday, March 9, 2009 | 6:30
Join us for a special reception at The Williamson Museum feature wine and hors d'oeuvres sponsored by Silver and Stone Restaurant and The Vineyard at Florence. Next, we'll walk across the street to the Williamson County Courthouse for the play. Admission: $25 for members; $35 for non-members; $50 for premium seating
location:The Williamson Museum, 716 S. Austin Ave., Georgetown

First Friday

Thursday, April 9, 2009 | 6:00
Join us for refreshments, special presentations, exhibits and much more!
location:The Williamson Museum, 716 S. Austin Ave., Georgetown

Hands-on History

Saturday, May 9, 2009 | 10:00 - 2:00 PM
Stop by the Museum for kid-friendly, make and take activities. A new theme and activity every month!
location:The Williamson Museum, 716 S. Austin Ave., Georgetown

The Salon in Wildfire’s Backroom

Wednesday, September 9, 2009 | 6:30
No lectures. No powerpoint presentations. Just good conversation. Food and drinks. This month's conversation features Rodney Gibbs, Studio Director at Amaze Entertainment, a game development company.
location:Wildfire Restaurant, 812 S. Austin Ave., Georgetown

Up the Chisholm Trail Cattle Drive and Chuckwagon Cook-off

Monday, November 9, 2009 | 5:30
Highlights include kids' chuckwagon cook-off competition; authentic chuckwagon cook-off; live music; food; art; a cattle drive along the San Gabriel River, and a ranch rodeo. Friday- 5:30 p.m.; Saturday 9 a.m. to 9 p.m.
location:San Gabriel Park, Georgetown
more info:http://www.upthechisholmtrail.org

Books for Texans Book Club

Tuesday, September 15, 2009 | 7:00
Join this group for lively discussion of Texas-related books. September's book selection is Spindletop Unwound: A True Story of Greed, Ambition and Murder in the First Degree by Roger L. Shaffer.
location:Georgetown Public Library, Hewlett Room

You Can’t Do That, Dan Moody! Special Dress Rehearsal Performance

Thursday, September 24, 2009 | 6:30
Join us for a special reception at The Williamson Museum feature wine and hors d'oeuvres sponsored by Silver and Stone Restaurant and The Vineyard at Florence. Next, we'll walk across the street to the Williamson County Courthouse for the play. Admission: $25 for members; $35 for non-members; $50 for premium seating. 6:30 p.m. (reception); 7:30 p.m. (play)
location:The Williamson Museum, 716 S. Austin Ave., Georgetown

Gault Archaeological Site Tour

Saturday, September 26, 2009 | 9:00 - 12:00 PM
Join us for this wonderful opportunity to visit the Gault site and go on a guided tour of this amazing archaeological site with the people who excavate it. Admission: $10
location:Gault Site in Florence

First Friday

Tuesday, February 10, 2009 | 6:00
Join us for refreshments, special presentations, exhibits and much more!
location:The Williamson Museum, 716 S. Austin Ave., Georgetown

Bach Cantataa Project

Tuesday, January 26, 2010 | 12:00 - 12:45 PM
A collaboration with the Butler School of Music, this popular series continues its fourth season at The Blanton. Enjoy the timeless beauty of Baroque music played in the museum’s soaring atrium by this beloved group of university musicians. This month: Overture from Orchestral Suite No. 1 MWV 1066 and Was mein Gott will, das g'scheh allzeit BWV 111
more info:www.blantonmuseum.org

Last Day of Member’s Double Discount Shopping Days

Thursday, January 1, 1970 | 12:00
Just in time for holiday shopping, Blanton members receive a 20% discount in the Museum Shop. During museum hours. Event runs from December 4-13.
location:Blanton Museum of Art

Perspectives: Paolo Veronese

Thursday, January 28, 2010 | 12:30 - 1:30 PM
Douglas Biow, the Superior Oil Company–Linward Shivers Centennial Professor in Medieval and Renaissance Studies at UT, discusses Renaissance Italy in conjunction with Paolo Veronese: The Petrobelli Altarpiece.
location:Blanton Museum of Art
more info:www.blantonmuseum.org

Perspectives: Paolo Veronese

Friday, April 2, 2010 | 12:30 - 1:30 PM
Ernest N. Kaulbach, Distinguished Teaching Professor in the Department of English at UT, on Paolo Veronese: The Petrobelli Altarpiece,
location:Blanton Museum of Art

Bach Cantata Project

Tuesday, September 29, 2009 | 12:00
BWV 243: Magnificat
location:Blanton Museum of Art

Lighting of the Square

Friday, November 27, 2009 | 8:00
Join us for a parade, costumed singers, food, drinks, hands-on activities and much more all to help ring in the Christmas holiday.
location:Historic Courthouse Square, downtown Georgetown

Hands-on History

Saturday, October 10, 2009 | 10:00 - 2:00 PM
Stop by the Museum for kid-friendly, make and take activities. A new theme and activity every month!
location:The Williamson Museum, 716 S. Austin Ave., Georgetown

The Salon in Wildfire’s Backroom

Wednesday, October 14, 2009 | 6:30
No lectures. No powerpoint presentations. Just good conversation. Food and drinks. This month's conversation features Dr. Mark Bottorff of Fountainwood Observatory at Southwestern University.
location:Wildfire Restaurant, 812 S. Austin Ave., Georgetown

Books for Texans Book Club

Tuesday, October 20, 2009 | 7:00
Join this group for lively discussion of Texas-related books. Check the Museum's Web site for this month's book selection.
location:Georgetown Public Library, Hewlett Room
more info:http://www.williamsonmuseum.org

Archaeology Day

Saturday, October 24, 2009 | 10:00 - 3:00 PM
Archaeological hands-on activities, presentations, and storytelling.
location:Berry Springs Park and Preserve, 1801 CR 152, Georgetown

First Friday

Thursday, June 11, 2009 | 6:00
Join us for refreshments, special presentations, exhibits and much more!
location:The Williamson Museum, 716 S. Austin Ave., Georgetown

The Salon in Wildfire's Backroom

Sunday, October 11, 2009 | 6:30
No lectures. No powerpoint presentations. Just good conversation. Food and drinks. To see who is leading this month's conversation, visit the Museum's Web site.
location:Wildfire Restaurant, 812 S. Austin Ave., Georgetown
more info:http://www.williamsonmuseum.org

Hands-on History

Saturday, November 14, 2009 | 10:00 - 2:00 PM
Stop by the Museum for kid-friendly, make and take activities. A new theme and activity every month!
location:The Williamson Museum, 716 S. Austin Ave., Georgetown

Gault Archaeological Site Tour

Saturday, November 14, 2009 | 9:00 - 12:00 PM
Join us for this wonderful opportunity to visit the Gault site and go on a guided tour of this amazing archaeological site with the people who excavate it. Admission: $10
location:Gault Site in Florence

Books for Texans Book Club

Tuesday, November 17, 2009 | 7:00
Join this group for lively discussion of Texas-related books. Check the Museum's Web site for this month's book selection.
location:Georgetown Public Library, Hewlett Room
more info:http://www.williamsonmuseum.org

Third Thursday

Thursday, September 17, 2009 | 5:30 - 9:00 PM
6 p.m. Enjoy the Latin jazz rhythms of Señor Gato in the Rapoport Atrium 6:30 p.m. Yoga in the Galleries 7 p.m. Blanton Book Club: Invisible Cities by Italo Calvino 7 p.m. Tour: What is America? Where is America? Who is an American? Explore history, culture, and art from the many nations that make up North and South America.
location:Blanton Museum of Art

Third Thursday

Thursday, January 21, 2010 | 5:00 - 9:00 PM
Join us for Third Thursday, our FREE evening of art and activities. Introducing a new extended happy hour in the Cafe featuring a glass of wine and slice of gourmet pizza for $5. 6:30 PM Yoga in the Galleries 7 PM Book Club: The Song is You: A Novel 7 PM The Butler School of Music Early Music Ensemble Presents Music in the Time of Veronese 7:30 PM Tour: La Guadalupana with curator Risa Puleo
location:Blanton Museum of Art
more info:www.blantonmuseum.org

Tax Free Day

Thursday, November 19, 2009 | 10:00 - 8:00 PM
Tax Free Day in the GiftShop. Members will receive a 10% discount.
location:1710 Lavaca Street
more info:http://www.womenandtheirwork.org

My Wicked Twisted Sense of Love

Thursday, November 19, 2009 | 6:00 - 8:00 PM
Join us for the opening reception of a unique, romantic and international exhibit with guest curator Leslie Moody Castro. Featured Artists: Luis Carlos Hurtado, Mexico City Laura Anne Meyers, Atlanta Gabriela Rodriguez, Mexico City Anthony Romero, Chicago Katri Walker, Glasgow Exhibit Dates: November 19, 2009 - January 7, 2010 Open Thanksgiving Saturday November 28th! Closed December 24th - January 4th. Gallery Hours: Monday - Friday 10a-6p, Saturday noon - 5p
location:1710 Lavaca Street
more info:http://www.womenandtheirwork.org

Christmas Tidings

Sunday, April 12, 2009 | 6:00 - 8:00 PM
This year’s Christmas Tidings Program will include warm refreshments, candlelit museum open house, live music with local singer/songwriter Rachel Lynn, and community fellowship. Please come celebrate community togetherness and the true meaning of the season at the French Legation Museum.
location:802 San Marcos Street, Historic East Austin
more info:www.frenchlegationmuseum.org

High Noon Talk: Marcia Kaylakie

Thursday, February 12, 2009 | 12:00 - 1:00 PM
Quilts have history sewn into every stitch. Join Marcia Kaylakie, author, collector, teacher, appraiser, and quilt lover, for a few of the stories found in the exhibit A Legacy of Quilts: The Briscoe Center's Joyce Gross Collection. Kaylakie will focus on the quilts of two extraordinary women, Pine Eisfeller and Bertha Stenge, and their lasting impact on the American quilting world.
location:1800 N Congress Ave
more info:www.thestoryoftexas.com

Perspectives

Saturday, January 10, 2009 | 12:30
Carmen Tafolla, renowned poet, author, and performance artist, reads from her own works on the bilingual, bicultural world of the Texas-Mexico border as depicted by artist Jerry Bywaters.
location:Blanton Museum of Art

Deep Down Underground Event

Saturday, July 11, 2009 | 10:00 - 3:00 PM
Learn about Austin's unique cave and aquifer system that is just beneath our feet. Free Fun Family Activities: Learn Cave Mapping, Encounter a Bat, Paint a Pictograph, See Barton Springs Salamanders, Investigate Cave Geology, Explore the Water Cycle. Visit a Wild Cave 10:00 am to 12:30 pm 1:30 pm to 4:00 pm $18 per person Sign up today Call 327-8181
location:Sheffield Education Center
more info:www.ci.austin.tx.us/ansc

Family Caving Night

Friday, November 20, 2009 | 6:00 - 9:00 PM
Go on a caving adventure at Whirlpool Cave. $18 per person Limit 12 spaces For ages 8 and older Must preregister, call 327-8181 All equipment and transportation provided
location:Sheffield Education Center
more info:www.ci.austin.tx.us/ansc

Big and Little Adventures

Thursday, January 14, 2010 | 10:00 - 11:00 AM
Spend some quality time discovering nature with your preschool aged child. Thursday mornings, January 14,21,28 from 10 am to 11 am. January's theme is "Marvelous Mammals". Each class includes exploring outside, meeting an animal friend and making a simple craft. Designed for a 3-4 year old child and parent. One child per adult please! $12 per class; $30 for month. Call 327-8181 to register.
location:Austin Nature and Science Center
more info:www.ci.austin.tx.us/ansc

Director’s Circle Preview Party

Saturday, January 10, 2009 | 6:00 - 8:00 PM
Celebrate the opening of Paolo Veronese: The Petrobelli Altarpiece. For Director Circle members only.
location:Blanton Museum of Art

B scene

Tuesday, February 10, 2009 | 6:00 - 10:30 PM
Join us for a night of mystery and masquerade as we celebrate the opening of Paolo Veronese: The Petrobelli Altarpiece.
location:Blanton Museum of Art

Perspectives: Reuniting the Fragments

Friday, April 10, 2009 | 2:00
Stephen Gritt, Chief Conservator for the National Gallery of Canada, discusses the creation, the separation, and the reunification of The Petrobelli Altarpiece.
location:Blanton Museum of Art

Eclipses for UT

Wednesday, June 10, 2009 | 8:00 - 1:00 PM
Join artist Pablo Vargas Lugo at the UT Stadium to create his new piece for Workspace: Pablo Vargas Lugo.
location:UT Stadium

Perspectives

Sunday, January 11, 2009 | 3:00
Artist Teresita Fernández discusses the work in her new exhibition, Blind Landscape, as well as the ideas that have informed her art over the past decade.
location:Blanton Museum of Art

Perspectives

Thursday, October 15, 2009 | 12:30
Risa Puleo, assistant curator of American and contemporary art, discusses Jerry Bywaters: Lone Star Printmaker.
location:Blanton Museum of Art

Perspectives: Reconstructing Paolo Veronese’s Petrobelli Altarpiece

Sunday, October 25, 2009 | 2:00
Xavier F. Salomon, the Arturo and Holly Melosi Chief Curator, Dulwich Picture Gallery, London, discusses how art historians from the 1830s to the present day have worked on various reconstructions of Veronese’s Petrobelli Altarpiece, and how The Blanton’s painting Head of Saint Michael was identified as the altarpiece’s central fragment.
location:Blanton Museum of Art

Bach Cantata Project

Wednesday, October 28, 2009 | 12:00
BWV 180: Schmücke dich, o liebe Seele (Adorn yourself, O dear soul)
location:Blanton Museum of Art

Perspectives: Paolo Veronese

Thursday, January 14, 2010 | 12:30 - 1:30 PM
Jonathan Bober, the Blanton's curator of prints, drawings, and European paintings, discusses the exhibition Paolo Veronese: The Petrobelli Altarpiece.
location:Blanton Museum of Art
more info:www.blantonmuseum.org

Perspectives: Paolo Veronese

Thursday, January 21, 2010 | 12:30 - 1:30 PM
Mirka Benes, associate professor of landscape architecture at UT, discusses the viewer's perception of architectural space and landscape in the paintings of Paolo Veronese.
location:Blanton Museum of Art
more info:www.blantonmuseum.org

Winter Break Camp

Friday, December 18, 2009 | 8:00 - 5:00 PM
Join us for winter break camp, December 18,21,22,23,28,29,30,31, January 4. Plan to have fun no matter what the weather brings. Themes change daily and include astronomy, chemistry, geology, ecology and zoology. Wear weather appropriate clothes that can get dirty. Bring a healthy lunch, 2 snack and a water bottle each day. Participants must pre-register, call 327-8181.
location:Austin Nature and Science Center
more info:www.ci.austin.tx.us/ansc

Austin Museum Day

Sunday, September 20, 2009 | 11:00

location:Austin, Texas
more info:http://austinmuseums.org/index/museumday

Explore the Story: Color Pattern Grid

Sunday, November 22, 2009 | 1:00 - 3:00 PM
Ever wondered why quilting is so popular? Come to the Museum for an afternoon that explores all types of quilts--from the most traditional to the latest contemporary styles. Tour the new exhibit A Legacy of Quilts: The Briscoe Center's Joyce Gross Collection to see classic quilts and then watch demonstrations of contemporary quilting from Kathy York and the Austin Art Bee to compare today's quilting with historical techniques. Quilters of all stripes will be around to share patterns and advice. Kids get the chance to design their own crafty quilt grid too!
location:1800 N Congress Ave
more info:www.thestoryoftexas.com

Explore the Story: Stitch and Kitsch--Intergenerational Stitch Party

Saturday, December 19, 2009 | 1:00 - 3:00 PM
In celebration of our Hotsy-Totsy exhibit A Legacy of Quilts: The Briscoe Center's Joyce Gross Collection, join us for an afternoon of 1930s-style celebration. Bring your craft project and spend the afternoon sizzlin' to the hot tunes of Aunt Ruby's Sweet Jazz Babies. Tour the exhibit with expert quilters or sit and stitch with other kindred crafters. We'll have some slick birds on hand to show you the latest fads, get you started on new crafts, or to give you a hand with unfinished projects. Knitting lessons for lads and lasses. Special prizes for dressing the bee's knees.
location:1800 N Congress Ave
more info:www.thestoryoftexas.com

Opening of 'A Legacy of Quilts: The Briscoe Center's Joyce Gross Collection'

Thursday, January 1, 1970 | 12:00
A Legacy of Quilts, on exhibit at The Bob Bullock Texas State History Museum for the first public exhibition in Austin. The exhibit spans more than 100 years of this enduring American art form and features 29 quilts made approximately between 1844 and 1950, as well as antique fabrics. Each of the quilts in this exhibit is an expression of one of America’s most beloved artistic traditions. Included in the exhibit are award-winning quilts from the 1930s, red and green appliqué quilts that were popular in the mid-19th century, a Hawaiian flag quilt and two remarkable album quilts.
location:1800 N Congress Ave
more info:www.thestoryoftexas.com

TEXplorations Tiempo de Cuentos Para Las Familias -- ¡En Español!

Monday, May 11, 2009 | 3:00
Este mes, en el Tiempe de Cuentos Para Las Familias, oirán ¡Cómo el Grinch robó la Navidad! y otros cuentos favoritos a las 3 PM. Venga y escucha cuentos amados, completa un enigma divertido, y toma a casa un premio.
location:1800 N Congress Ave
more info:www.thestoryoftexas.com

TEXplorations Puppet Show: The Nutcracker

Tuesday, May 12, 2009 | 1:00
Austin Public Library is back at the Museum for more puppet fun! Literature Live! presents The Nutcracker. The Nutcracker is a classic favorite, a charming tale of holiday adventure that follows a little girl's journey through a fantasy world of fairies, princes, toy soldiers and an army of mice. In the end, Clara is left to wonder whether it was all a dream. Enhanced by Tchaikovsky's much-loved score, Literature Live! brings the story to life with puppets. This event is recommended for ages 5 and over, and is presented at the Museum by the Austin Public Library's Literature Live.
location:1800 N Congress Ave
more info:www.thestoryoftexas.com

Annual AMP Holiday Store Sale

Thursday, January 1, 1970 | 12:00
Holiday shoppers looking to avoid the malls can find unique gifts, member discounts and special events during AMP's annual Holiday Sale. The Sale takes place the first weekend of December, but you'll want to check with individual museums for exact dates. While each museum is offering different discounts and special events, a member of a participating museum of AMP can receive a reciprocal member discount just by showing their member card. Participants include: Austin Museum of Art, Bob Bullock Texas State History Museum,French Legation Museum, Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center, Texas Natural Science Center, and Umlauf Sculpture Garden & Museum.
location:802 San Marcos

Tree Talk and Winter Walk

Saturday, January 23, 2010 | 9:00 - 5:30 PM
Tree Talk Winter Walk is a perfect time to explore the beauty and benefits of native trees and shrubs. Get tips on landscape design and tree maintenance and learn about individual tree and shrub species with walks and talks led by staff and local tree experts. Admission free.
location:4801 La Crosse Ave, Austin, 78739
more info:http://www.wildflower.org

Art Ride

Saturday, November 21, 2009 | 9:00 - 10:30 AM
Join Landmarks and Mellow Johnny’s Bike Shop for an easy ride around campus and visit Landmarks public art projects. Members of the Landmarks Docents will guide the rides. Departs from Mellow Johnny’s Bike Shop, 8:30 a.m. Meets at the Blanton Museum Café, 9 a.m. Total distance is 6 miles, on-campus distance is 3 miles. Travels at a novice-friendly pace. Bike helmet required. R.s.v.p to eileen@mellowjohnnys.com. For additional information on starting locations, ride routes and bike rental information, please contact Eileen Schaubert at Mellow Johnny’s, 512-473-0222 or "www.mellowjohnnys.com(mellowjohnnys)":http://www.mellowjohnnys.com
location:Blanton Museum Cafe
more info:www.landmarks.utexas.edu

Kia Neill: Terrain

Saturday, January 16, 2010 | 6:00 - 8:00 PM
Join us for the opening reception of the Kia Neill exhibit. Exhibit Dates: January 16, 2010 - Februry 27, 2010 Gallery Hours: Monday - Friday 10a-6p, Saturday noon - 5p
location:1710 Lavaca Street
more info:http://www.womenandtheirwork.org

Kathryn Kelley: treading where no one hears her foot fall

Thursday, June 3, 2010 | 6:00 - 8:00 PM
Join us for the opening reception of the Kathryn Kelley exhibit. Exhibit Dates: March 6, 2010 - April 15, 2010 Gallery Hours: Monday - Friday 10a-6p, Saturday noon - 5p
location:1710 Lavaca Street
more info:http://www.womenandtheirwork.org

Deborah Roberts

Thursday, April 22, 2010 | 6:00 - 8:00 PM
Join us for the opening reception of the Deborah Roberts exhibit. Exhibit Dates: April 22 - May 27, 2010 Gallery Hours: Monday - Friday 10a-6p, Saturday noon - 5p
location:1710 Lavaca Street
more info:http://www.womenandtheirwork.org

Champagne & Carols

Monday, April 12, 2010 | 6:00 - 9:00 PM
Every December, the NCHM celebrates the major donors on whom we depend. Joined by members of the Texas Choral Consort, attendees have always enjoyed a special evening, full of appreciation, holiday cheer, delicious food, and, of course, champagne and carols! This year we are encouraging all Friends and community members to join in the festivities and help us thank our most generous members! Tickets are on sale through December 1, 2009. To purchase, please call 512.478.2335 or stop by the museum.
location:2310 San Gabriel
more info:www.nchmuseum.org

High Noon Talk: House of Plenty: The Rise, Fall, and Revival of Luby's Cafeterias

Tuesday, June 1, 2010 | 12:00 - 1:00 PM
Have you ever considered the story behind the cafeteria line? Join Carol Dawson, author of House of Plenty: The Rise, Fall, and Revival of Luby's Cafeterias, for a captivating look at the history of the Luby's name and its long-standing relationship with and impact on the state of Texas.
location:1800 N Congress Ave
more info:www.thestoryoftexas.com

Modern Times: The Iron Horse Gallops In

Sunday, January 24, 2010 | 2:00 - 4:00 PM
The faux oysters that are part of the NCHM Dining Room vignette would not have graced the Neill’s table without the train. With the state connected by rail, modern life could really begin! Award-winning rail photographer and author Ken Fitzgerald will walk us through the history of the steam train and the arrival of the Iron Horse in various parts of Texas. This conversation will take place in a vintage excursion car at the Austin Steam Train Association. Admission is $10 but free for Friends of the NCHM. Lectures sell out, so don’t forget to RSVP by calling 512.478.2335.
location:Austin Steam Train Association, 401 E Whitestone Blvd # A103, Cedar Park, TX 78613-9052
more info:www.nchmuseum.org

Modern Times: It's What's for Dinner

Sunday, February 21, 2010 | 2:00 - 4:00 PM
In the 1870s, a cook at the Neill-Cochran House still would have worked in a separate building. But, an important addition to the domestic landscape came into its own in that decade – the stove. M M Pack is a food-ways expert and writer based in Austin whose lively writing appears weekly in “Food for Thought” in the Chronicle. She will put us all on a historic diet and place our local meals in the broader national context. Admission is $10 but free for Friends of the NCHM. Lectures sell out, so don’t forget to RSVP by calling 512.478.2335.
location:2310 San Gabriel, Austin, TX 78705
more info:www.nchmuseum.org

Modern Times: The Mother of Necessity

Sunday, March 28, 2010 | 2:00 - 4:00 PM
The marketplace is flooded by gadgets loaded with bells and whistles that we absolutely “need.” University of Texas history professor Bruce J. Hunt, whose specialty is the history of science, will introduce us to the period that saw more scientific and technological creativity since cavemen put fire to good use. With his research focusing on the development of electrical science and technology in the 19th century, Dr. Hunt is the author of The Maxwellians. Admission is $10 but free for Friends of the NCHM. Lectures sell out, so don’t forget to RSVP by calling 512.478.2335
location:2310 San Gabriel, Austin, TX 78705
more info:www.nchmuseum.org

Pere Noel at the French Legation

Tuesday, May 12, 2009 | 9:00 - 11:00 AM
PERE NOEL (The Traditional French “Santa”) VISITS THE LEGATION! Two-minute visits with Santa are FREE, please no amateur photography. Professional photography will be available for purchase by SMB Photography (www.smbphotography.biz).
location:French Legation Museum
more info:www.frenchlegationmuseum.org

Take your Christmas Photos at the French Legation

Tuesday, May 12, 2009 | 1:00 - 5:00 PM
TAKE YOUR CHRISTMAS CARD PHOTOS AT THE FRENCH LEGATION! Cost: Free! Bring your own camera and our staff will take an amateur photo of you and your family in front of our Victorian Christmas tree. Donations accepted and appreciated.
location:French Legation Museum
more info:www.frenchlegationmuseum.org

Austin Museum Partnership Museum Store Holiday Sale

Thursday, January 1, 1970 | 12:00
Holiday shoppers looking to avoid the malls can find unique gifts, member discounts and special events during the Austin Museum Partnership's annual Museum Store Holiday Sale. The Museum Store Holiday Sale takes place the first weekend of December, but you'll want to check with individual museums for exact dates. While each museum is offering different discounts and special events, a member of a participating museum of AMP can receive a reciprocal member discount. For example, a member of the Friends of the LBJ Library can get a member discount at the Museum Store at the Bob Bullock Texas State History Museum, just by showing their member card. Participants this year include: Austin Museum of Art, Bob Bullock Texas State History Museum, French Legation Museum, Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center, Texas Natural Science Center's Texas Memorial Museum Umlauf Sculpture Garden and Museum, and Women and Their Work.
location:participating sites

Sculptor to Be!

Sunday, March 7, 2010 | 1:30 - 3:00 PM
Workshop for youth ages 7-11. Explore new materials and work with different local artists each month! $12 per student. Reservations recommended - call 445-5582.
location:Umlauf Sculpture Garden & Musuem, 605 Robert E. Lee Rd.
more info:www.umlaufsculpture.org

Summer Camp at the Umlauf - Session I - CANCELED

Monday, June 14, 2010 | 9:00 - 12:00 PM
Join the Umlauf for a trip around the world, learning about the arts of a different country each day! A workshop for students ages 7-11. Reservations required - call 512/445-5582.
location:Umlauf Sculpture Garden & Museum, 605 Robert E. Lee Rd.
more info:www.umlaufsculpture.org

Sculpture Tales!

Wednesday, July 14, 2010 | 10:30 - 11:15 AM
Workshop for children ages 3-5. Listen to Karen Hodges, our storyteller, tell folk tales in the garden. Then work on a related art making activity. Different stories and activities every month! All children must be accompanied by an adult. $5 fee. Reservations recommended. Call 445-5582 X101.
location:Umlauf Sculpture Garden & Museum
more info:www.umlaufsculpture.org

Summer Camp at the Umlauf - Session II

Monday, June 28, 2010 | 9:00 - 12:00 PM
Join the Umlauf for a week of sculptural ceramics! A week-long workshop for students ages 7-11. Reservations required - call 512/445-5582.
location:Umlauf Sculpture Garden & Museum
more info:www.umlaufsculpture.org

First Friday at the Museum

Monday, May 3, 2010 | 6:00 - 8:00 PM
Join us every First Friday for food, drinks and fun! The Museum stays open late, along with other shops and restaurants on the square, to celebrate the First Friday of the month. Stop by the Museum to see our newest exhibit Fighting Back: The 1923 KKK Trials. First Friday is organized by the Downtown Georgetown Association.
location:The Williamson Museum
more info:http://www.facebook.com/#!/event.php?eid=316380311086&index=1

AMP Museum Store Holiday Sale

Thursday, March 12, 2009 | 10:00
Holiday shoppers looking to avoid the malls can find unique gifts, member discounts and special events during the Austin Museum Partnership's annual Museum Store Holiday Sale. The Museum Store Holiday Sale takes place the first weekend of December, but you'll want to check with individual museums for exact dates. While each museum is offering different discounts and special events, a member of a participating museum of AMP can receive a reciprocal member discount. For example, a member of the Friends of the LBJ Library can get a member discount at the Museum Store at the Bob Bullock Texas State History Museum, just by showing their member card. Participants this year include: Austin Museum of Art, Bob Bullock Texas State History Museum, French Legation Museum, Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center, Texas Natural Science Center's Texas Memorial Museum Umlauf Sculpture Garden and Museum, and Women and Their Work.
location:check participating sites above

Camp History on the Hill

Tuesday, July 6, 2010 | 9:00
Camp History on the Hill, Monday through Friday, June 7-11. Details to be announced shortly
location:802 San Marcos St, Historic East Austin

Big and Little Adventures

Friday, April 2, 2010 | 10:00 - 11:00 AM
Spend some quality time discovering nature with your preschool aged child. Thursday mornings, January 14,21,28 from 10 am to 11 am. January's theme is "Marvelous Mammals". Each class includes exploring outside, meeting an animal friend and making a simple craft. Designed for a 3-4 year old child and parent. One child per adult please! $12 per class; $30 for month. Call 327-8181 to register.
location:301 Nature Center Drive
more info:www.ci.austin.tx.us/ansc

Conversation: Representing Desire

Wednesday, June 2, 2010 | 2:00 - 3:00 PM
Glenn Ligon and Marilyn Minter, two artists in the Desire exhibition who explore desire and identity from very different vantage points, join curator Annette Carlozzi in a conversation on desire and its representation. Talk to be followed by a docent-led tour. Sponsored by the Blanton Contemporary Salon with funding provided by the Carolyn Harris-Hynson Centennial Visiting Professorship in Fine Arts.
location:Blanton Museum of Art
more info:www.blantonmuseum.org

AMP Happy Hour

Monday, January 25, 2010 | 5:00 - 7:00 PM
Please join us for another AMP Happy Hour. There will be some snacks provided. Bring any info you would like to share with other sites. See you there!
location:Nuevo Leon, 1501 E. 6th Street
more info:http://www.nuevoleoninaustin.com/

AMP General Member Meeting

Monday, February 22, 2010 | 3:30 - 5:00 PM
Please join us for the general membership meeting at another member site.
location:Austin Nature & Science Center, 301 Nature Center Drive
more info:http://www.ci.austin.tx.us/ansc/

AMP Happy Hour

Thursday, April 29, 2010 | 5:00 - 7:00 PM
Please join us for another AMP Happy Hour! Some snacks provided. Bring any info you would like to share with your fellow AMP'ers. See you there!
location:Fino, 2905 San Gabriel Street
more info:http://www.finoaustin.com/fino/

AMP General Membership Meeting

Monday, May 17, 2010 | 3:30 - 5:00 PM
Please join us for the general membership meeting at another member site.
location:Umlauf Sculpture Garden & Museum, 605 Robert E. Lee Road
more info:http://www.umlaufsculpture.org/

AMP Happy Hour

Monday, July 26, 2010 | 5:00 - 7:00 PM
Please join us for AMP Happy Hour. Some snacks provided. Please bring info you would like to share with fellow AMP'ers. See you there!
location:Blue Dahlia Bistro, 1115 E. 11th Street
more info:http://www.bluedahliabistro.com/

AMP General Membership Meeting

Wednesday, September 8, 2010 | 3:30 - 5:00 PM
Please come to the general membership meeting at another member site.
location:Texas Music Museum, 1009 E. 11th Street
more info:http://www.texasmusicmuseum.org/

AMP Happy Hour

Thursday, October 28, 2010 | 5:00 - 7:00 PM
Please join us for AMP Happy Hour. Some snacks provided. Please bring info you would like to share with fellow AMP'ers. See you there!
location:Blue Star Cafeteria, 4800 Burnet Road
more info:http://www.bluestarcafeteria.com/

AMP General Membership Meeting

Monday, November 15, 2010 | 3:30 - 5:00 PM
Please come to the AMP general membership meeting at another member site.
location:Lyndon Baines Johnson Library & Museum, 2313 Red River Street
more info:http://www.lbjlib.utexas.edu/

Austin Museum Day

Thursday, January 1, 1970 | 12:00
The Austin Museum Partnership is proud to host the 13th annual Austin Museum Day - a free, city-wide rediscovery of Austin museums.
location:participating member sites

Austin Museum Day

Thursday, January 1, 1970 | 12:00
The Austin Museum Partnership is proud to host the 14th annual Austin Museum Day - a free, city-wide rediscovery of Austin museums.
location:participating member sites

Austin Museum Day

Thursday, January 1, 1970 | 12:00
The Austin Museum Partnership is proud to host the 15th annual Austin Museum Day - a free, city-wide rediscovery of Austin museums.
location:participating member sites

Fighting Back: The 1923 KKK Trials exhibit opening

Sunday, May 2, 2010 | 6:00 - 8:00 PM
In 1923, for the first time in Texas, a team of Williamson County prosecutors obtained a guilty verdict that resulted in jail time for several KKK members of the Georgetown Klavern involved in kidnapping, beating and tarring a man. For more information, contact Celina at 512-943-1670 or caguirre@williamsonmuseum.org or visit our website at williamsonmuseum.org.
location:The Williamson Museum
more info:http://www.williamsonmuseum.org/

The Salon at Wildfire

Saturday, October 2, 2010 | 6:30 - 8:00 PM
This month's speaker: Gene Davenport, Executive Director of The Georgetown Project, on How Are The Chidlren? The Salon is an event where anyone can participate in topical discussions with leaders in the fields of science, history, art, archaeology and technology, among other topics. The Salon is a program hosted by The Williamson Museum with once-a-month presentations by leading professionals and researchers in their respective fields. The presentations will be followed by opportunities to mix and mingle with like-minded people. Admission is free for the presentation, with refreshments offered by Wildfire Restaurant pay-as-go before and after the formal presentation.
location:Wildfire Restaurant
more info:http://www.williamsonmuseum.org/the_Salon_at_Widfire.html

Hands-On History

Saturday, February 13, 2010 | 10:00 - 2:00 PM
Looking for a fun activity for the entire family? The Williamson Museum is the place to be! Hands-On History is a series of FREE monthly events planned at the Museum that gives visitors a chance to discover the county’s history and create something fun at the same time. Celebrate Valentine's Day with us!
location:The Williamson Museum
more info:http://www.williamsonmuseum.org/Hands-On_History.htm

Gault Site Tour

Saturday, February 13, 2010 | 9:00 - 12:00 PM
Were you aware the Gault Site has been known to archaeologists since 1929? And that by 1999, 60% of all excavated Clovis artifacts in the Americas had been discovered at Gault? Well, now is your chance to learn more about this significant archaeological site in Williamson and Bell counties. The Williamson Museum along with The Gault School of Archaeological Research is putting together special tours to Gault. Tour price is $10 per person with proceeds supporting the The Gault School of Archaeological Research and The Williamson Museum. For tickets, contact Celina at caguirre@williamsonmuseum.org or 512-943-1670.
location:Gault Site
more info:http://www.williamsonmuseum.org/Gault_site_2010_poster-1-.pdf

Books for Texans

Tuesday, February 16, 2010 | 7:00 - 8:00 PM
Feeling inquisitive? Looking for good conversation? Love a great book? Then Books for Texans is just the thing for you. Join fellow book lovers every other month to discuss exciting books about Texas, yesterday and today. The book club is free and open to the public. You do not need to be a member of The Williamson Museum to participate. This month's selection: The Liars' Club: A Memoir by Mary Karr. Join us for discussion, refreshments, and fun!
location:Georgeotwn Public Library-Hewlett Room
more info:http://www.williamsonmuseum.org/Books_for_Texans_Book_Club_WM.htm

Perspectives: Paolo Veronese

Friday, April 2, 2010 | 12:30
Ernest N. Kaulbach, Distinguished Teaching Professor in the department of English at UT, on Paulo Veronese: The Petrobelli Altarpiece
location:Blanton Museum of Art

B Scene: Desire

Sunday, May 2, 2010 | 6:00 - 10:30 PM
Celebrate the opening of the highly anticipated exhibition, Desire, with live music, tours, art activities, free appetizers, a cash bar, and more! Members get free admission to this special B Scene, $12 non-members.
location:Blanton Museum of Art

Representing Desire: Annette Carlozzi, Glenn Ligon and Marilyn Minter

Wednesday, June 2, 2010 | 2:00
Artists Glenn Ligon and Marilyn Minter, two artists in the Desire exhibition who explore desire, identity, and image from very different vantage points join curator Annette Carlozzi in a conversation on desire and its representation. FREE
location:Blanton Museum of Art

Film Screening: L'Avventura, 1960, Directed by Michelangelo Antonioni (Italy/France)

Friday, July 2, 2010 | 3:00
In conjunction with Desire and organized by Chale Nafus, director of programming, Austin Film Society, the four films in this series, like the works in the exhibition, capture different aspects of desire from the comedic to the heartbreaking. Cost: $3 for members, UT students, staff, and faculty; $5 for non-members.
location:Blanton Museum of Art

Perspectives: Eclipses for Austin

Tuesday, November 2, 2010 | 12:30
Volker Bromm, assistant professor in the department of astronomy at UT, on cosmic evolution in conjunction with WorkSpace: Pablo Vargas Lugo
location:Blanton Museum of Art

UT Faculty Ensemble: A Tribute to Handel

Sunday, February 14, 2010 | 2:00
UT faculty and students perform works by Handel in honor of the 250th anniversary of his death.
location:Blanton Museum of Art

Film Screening: Women on the Verge of a Nervous Breakdown, 1988 Written, produced, and directed by Pedro Almodovar (Spain)

Sunday, February 14, 2010 | 3:00
In conjunction with Desire and organized by Chale Nafus, director of programming, Austin Film Society, the four films in this series, like the works in the exhibition, capture different aspects of desire from the comedic to the heartbreaking. Cost: $3 for members, UT students, staff, and faculty; $5 for non-members.
location:Blanton Museum of Art

Perspectives: Goya's Prints

Thursday, February 18, 2010 | 12:30
Vance Holloway, associate professor in the department of Spanish and Portuguese at UT, on "Witches, Wantons, and Wretches: Goya's Capricious Women"
location:Blanton Museum of Art

Third Thursday

Thursday, February 18, 2010 | 5:00 - 9:00 PM
Join us for our FREE evening of art and activities. Enjoy an extended happy hour in the Blanton Cafe featuring a slice of gourmet pizza and a glass of wine for $5.
location:Blanton Museum of Art

Yoga in the Galleries

Thursday, February 18, 2010 | 6:30

location:Blanton Museum of Art

Blanton Book Club: Goddess of the Americas

Thursday, February 18, 2010 | 7:00

location:Blanton Museum of Art

Artist's Video: What Manner of Person Art Thou? By Erin Cosgrove

Thursday, February 18, 2010 | 7:00
Erin Cosgrove's darkly funny animation follows Elijah Yoder and Enoch Troyer, two anachronistic believers who dispense justice on those they deem to be evildoers. Allegorical figures representing the corruptibility of faith, Yoder and Troyer illuminate the hazards of morality and the corruption of modern life.
location:Blanton Museum of Art

Tour: Desire

Thursday, February 18, 2010 | 7:30

location:Blanton Museum of Art

Special Lecture: Shakespeare and Desire

Saturday, February 20, 2010 | 2:00
One of the most profound interpreters of human desire, Shakespeare used this powerful theme as a driving force in his works. James Loehlin, the Shakespeare at Winedale Regents Professor of English, examines Shakespeare's use of this complex concept. The talk will include performance illustrations by students of the Shakespeare at Winedale program. FREE
location:Blanton Museum of Art

Film Screening: She's Gotta Have It, 1986 Written, produced, directed, and edited by Spike Lee (USA)

Sunday, February 21, 2010 | 3:00
In conjunction with Desire and organized by Chale Nafus, director of programming, Austin Film Society, the four films in this series, like the works in the exhibition, capture different aspects of desire from the comedic to the heartbreaking. Cost: $3 for members, UT students, staff, and faculty; $5 for non-members.
location:Blanton Museum of Art

Bach Cantata Project

Tuesday, February 23, 2010 | 12:00
A partnership between the Blanton and UT's Butler School of Music, this popular series takes place in the museum's soaring Rapoport atrium. Included with museum admission
location:Blanton Museum of Art

Perspectives: Goya

Thursday, February 25, 2010 | 12:30
Jonathan Bober, curator of prints, drawings, and European paintings, and Ursula Davila-Villa, interim curator of Latin American Art at the Blanton, on Goya's Prints: The Dawn of Modern Art and The Sleep of Reason: Goya's Influence in Spanish America.
location:Blanton Museum of Art

Film Screening: Happy Together, 1997 Written and directed by Wong Kar-wai (Hong Kong)

Sunday, February 28, 2010 | 3:00
In conjunction with Desire and organized by Chale Nafus, director of programming, Austin Film Society, the four films in this series, like the works in the exhibition, capture different aspects of desire from the comedic to the heartbreaking. Cost: $3 for members, UT students, staff, and faculty; $5 for non-members.
location:Blanton Museum of Art

Perspectives: The Medici and Printmaking

Wednesday, February 3, 2010 | 12:30
Sebastian Bentkowski, assistant instructor in the department of art and art history, on Propaganda at Court: The Medici in Printmaking.
location:Blanton Museum of Art

Perspectives: Goya's Prints

Saturday, April 3, 2010 | 12:30
Madeline Sutherland-Meier, chair of the department of Spanish and Portuguese at UT, on Goya and the divisions of culture in 18th-century Spain.
location:Blanton Museum of Art

Faculty Ensemble: Brass at the Blanton

Saturday, July 3, 2010 | 2:00
Featuring UT faculty and students playing brass favorites from the Renaissance to modern day.
location:Blanton Museum of Art

Special Program: The Museum as Interface

Saturday, July 3, 2010 | 3:00
Aaron Gemill and Angie Keefer of Ex Corporation present the data visualization project they created for WorkSpace: Anna Craycroft and moderate a roundtable discussion on the museum as interface.
location:Blanton Museum of Art

Special Lecture: Hiroshima After Iraq: A Study in Art and War

Sunday, October 3, 2010 | 7:30
A noted art historian and critic, Rosalyn Deutsche has written extensively on topics including public art, art and activism, and feminist theories of representation. She teaches at Barnard College and is the author of the well-known book Evictions: Art and Spatial Politics. This talk presents her current work on contemporary art and war. FREE
location:Blanton Museum of Art

Perspectives: WorkSpace: Anna Craycroft

Wednesday, November 3, 2010 | 12:30
Sam Gosling, associate professor in the department of psychology, in conversation with artist Anna Craycroft.
location:Blanton Museum of Art

Book Club with Anna Craycroft

Saturday, March 13, 2010 | 2:00
Artist Anna Craycroft leads a special book club discussion for children and adults on texts by Gregory Bateson, Paul Chan, R. Buckminster Fuller, and Bruno Munari.
location:Blanton Museum of Art

Third Thursday

Thursday, March 18, 2010 | 5:00 - 9:00 PM

location:Blanton Museum of Art

Yoga in the Galleries

Thursday, March 18, 2010 | 6:30

location:Blanton Museum of Art

Blanton Book Club: Written on the Body

Thursday, March 18, 2010 | 7:00

location:Blanton Museum of Art

Artist Talk: Walead Beshty followed by screening of Dawn of the Dead

Thursday, March 18, 2010 | 7:00
Los Angeles-based artist Walead Beshty gives a talk on the iconic 1978 film Dawn of the Dead, set in a deserted mall overtaken by zombies. Starting with his Dead Mall series Beshty has been photographing abandoned locales like the abandoned Iraqi mission in East Berlin and abandoned shopping centers, places he calls "our modern ruins."
location:Blanton Museum of Art

Tour: The Figure in Art

Thursday, March 18, 2010 | 7:30

location:Blanton Museum of Art

Perspectives: Desire

Thursday, March 25, 2010 | 12:30
Kathleen Higgins, professor in the department of philosophy at UT, on Desire.
location:Blanton Museum of Art

Artist Talk: RH Quaytman

Thursday, March 25, 2010 | 5:00
R.H. Quaytman is a painter, and former director of Orchard, a collaborative, artist-run gallery in New York. Since 2001 she has structured her work as a "book of paintings," with the story unfolding via exhibitions, the paintings themselves, and the viewer's place before them. FREE
location:Blanton Museum of Art

Conversation: Manuel Alvarez Bravo: A Double Unfolding

Sunday, March 28, 2010 | 2:00
Leonard Folgarait, professor of history of art at Vanderbilt University, and the author of four books on modern Mexican art, including Seeing Mexico Photographed: The Work of Horne, Casola, Modotti, and Alvarez Bravo discusses the photographic images of Manual Alvarez Bravo in conversation with Roberto Tejada, associate professor in the department of art and art history at UT, co-curator of the exhibition Manuel Alvarez Bravo: Optical Parables at the J. Paul Getty Museum, and author of, among other books, National Camera: Photography and Mexico's Image Environment. FREE Talk to be followed by a docent-led tour of the exhibition.
location:Blanton Museum of Art

Bach Cantata Project

Tuesday, March 30, 2010 | 12:00
A partnership between the Blanton and UT's Butler School of Music, this popular series takes place in the museum's soaring Rapoport atrium. This month: In allen meinen Taten BWV 97 Included with museum admission
location:Blanton Museum of Art

Sounds of Texas: Hannibal Lokumbe's Dear Mrs. Parks

Saturday, February 13, 2010 | 8:00 - 10:00 PM
Trumpeter and composer Hannibal Lokumbe presents the Texas premiere of his oratorio, Dear Mrs. Parks. The oratorio celebrates the life of the civil rights heroine and of all those who shone the light of freedom. The performance will benefit Meals on Wheels and More and Greater Calvary Schools, and support a series of community workshops on the civil rights movement in Texas. Texas Spirit Theater Reservations required, call (512) 936-4649 $33 for Members; $35 for Non Members
location:1800 N Congress Ave
more info:http://www.thestoryoftexas.com/education/adults.html

American Sabor: Latinos in U.S. Popular Music

Saturday, February 13, 2010 | 11:00 - 3:00 PM
American Sabor: Latinos in U.S. Popular Music is the first interpretive museum exhibition to tell the story of the profound influence of Latinos in American popular music. It focuses on the major centers of Latino popular music production in the post-World War II United States. Each section draws visitors into the broader histories and cultures that shaped these musicians’ contributions through artifacts, hands-on instrument interactives, listening kiosks that allow critical listening and learning, three films created for the exhibition and interpretive text presented in English and Spanish. Supported by AT&T, Albert and Ethel Herzstein Hall Fund, and Univision Radio.
location:1800 N Congress Ave
more info:http://www.thestoryoftexas.com/the_museum/temporary_exhibit.html

Wells Fargo First Saturdays

Wednesday, June 2, 2010 | 2:00 - 6:00 PM
The Bob Bullock Texas State History Museum offers free admission to the exhibits from 2 - 6 p.m. on the first Saturday of each month with Wells Fargo First Saturdays. Visitors can also take advantage of the monthly thematic TEXplorations Family Story Time from 2 - 4 p.m. on First Saturdays.
location:1800 N Congress Ave
more info:http://www.thestoryoftexas.com/the_museum/public_events.html

Dancing Domingos Class

Sunday, February 21, 2010 | 2:00 - 3:30 PM
Turn up the heat this spring with dance lessons inspired by the exhibition American Sabor: Latinos in U.S. Popular Music. Join Dwip Banerjee to learn the basics of salsa and merengue, and impress your friends next time you go dancing. Each session features new moves, but all classes will provide a review in basic steps. Best part? Lessons are FREE! February 21: Basic Steps and Turns for Salsa and Merengue March 7: Ladies Underarm Turns and Loops March 21: Cross Body Lead and Sweetheart Steps April 11: Hammerlocks and Barrel Turns April 25: Dips and Participant's Choice
location:Austin Room
more info:http://www.thestoryoftexas.com/education/adults.html

¡Salsa! ¡Salsa!

Friday, April 30, 2010 | 6:00 - 11:00 PM
Bring your dancing shoes and your appetite for an evening of salsa-filled festivities! Dance to the Latin beats, taste a variety of delicious salsas, and enjoy special tours and activities in the Museum's exhibit American Sabor: Latinos in U.S. Popular Music. Be sure to attend our Dancing Domingos classes to receive a discount on your tickets! $7 for singles/ $10 for couples; discount for attending Dancing Domingos class(es)
location:First Floor Rotunda and American Sabor exhibit
more info:http://www.thestoryoftexas.com/education/adults.html

Public Art Tour

Saturday, June 19, 2010 | 1:00 - 2:00 PM
Curious about public art? Join student docents for an insightful tour of Landmarks public art projects located throughout the UT at Austin campus. This tour builds awareness and appreciation of modern and contemporary art, featuring work by Louise Bourgeois, Mark di Suvero, and Magdalena Abakanowicz. Meet outdoor of the main entrance to the Bass Concert Hall in the plaza, off Robert Dedman Drive. Please r.s.v.p to landmarks@austin.utexas.edu
location:Bass Concert Hall Plaza, Robert Dedman Dr.
more info:www.landmarks.utexas.edu

Nature Nights: Astronomy

Monday, May 3, 2010 | 6:00 - 9:00 PM
Look to the stars and discover wonders of the night sky at the Wildflower Center. Join Tom Montemayor of the University of Texas McDonald Observatory for an astronomical presentation at 7 pm, repeated at 8 pm in our Auditorium. Join members of the Austin Astronomical Society for stargazing in our meadow. Kids can enjoy take home crafting activities in our Visitors Gallery. $1 general admission; WFC members free.
location:4801 La Crosse Ave, Austin, 78739
more info:http://www.wildflower.org/nature

The Salon at Wildfire

Sunday, October 3, 2010 | 6:30 - 8:00 PM
The Salon is an event where anyone can participate in topical discussions with leaders in the fields of science, history, art, archaeology and technology, among other topics. Hosted by The Williamson Museum, these monthly talks are held in the banquet room of Wildfire Restaurant and promote discussion of diverse topics in an informal community setting. Admission is free , with refreshments offered by Wildfire Restaurant pay-as-go before and after the formal presentation. This months' speaker is Gary Chapman, senior lecturer, LBJ School of Public Affairs, University of Texas at Austin, on Three Big Things Being Changed by the Internet Now.
location:Wildfire Restaurant
more info:http://www.facebook.com/#!/event.php?eid=313597093656&index=1

Hands-On History

Saturday, March 13, 2010 | 10:00 - 2:00 PM
Looking for a fun activity for the entire family? The Williamson Museum is the place to be! Hands-On History is a series of monthly events planned at the Museum that gives visitors a chance to discover the county’s history and create something fun at the same time.
location:The Williamson Museum
more info:http://williamsonmuseum.org/Hands-On_History.htm

Books for Texans

Tuesday, March 16, 2010 | 7:00 - 8:00 PM
Feeling inquisitive? Looking for good conversation? Love a great book? Then Books for Texans is just the thing for you. Join fellow book lovers every month to discuss exciting books about Texas, yesterday and today. The book club is free and open to the public. You do not need to be a member of the Museum to participate. Join us this month to discuss Spanish Texas, 1591-1821 by Donald E. Chipman and Harriet Denise Joseph.
location:Georgeotwn Public Library-Hewlett Room
more info:http://williamsonmuseum.org/Books_for_Texans_Book_Club_WM.htm

AMP Passport Program Launch

Sunday, January 3, 2009 | 2:00
AMP unveils the 2010 Passport and it will be available at any of the 24 participating cultural, natural and heritage sites around the city or Austin's Pizza locations. Passport holders visit any seven participating AMP sites, and are then eligible to claim a free 14” pizza from Austin’s Pizza. The Passport Program will run until February 2011. Please take part in this important event and help encourage attendance at the cultural, natural and heritage sites that make Austin unique. Plan to attend the celebration to learn more about the Passport and how it can benefit you and the community.
location:Bob Bullock Texas State History Museum
more info:www.austinmuseums.org

Open House

Saturday, March 20, 2010 | 2:00 - 5:00 PM
We invite you to attend the Republic of Texas Museum’s Open House and Museum Art Contest Awards Presentation on Saturday March 20 from 2:00 to 5:00. All admission fees will be waived this day. The newly installed exhibit, “A Texas Childhood” will also open that day, and will feature children’s toys, clothing, books, and photographs centered on growing up in Texas during the Republic period. This exhibit will be featured alongside the Museum’s other permanent exhibits, which include the Gun Room,Texas Renaissance man, Swante Palm,dioramas constructed for the Texas Centennial in 1936, a Pioneer Wagon, and “Great-Grandma’s Backyard".
location:Republic of Texas Museum

2010 SXSW Film Poster Show

Thursday, January 1, 1970 | 12:00
This juried exhibition celebrates how designers distill filmmakers’ stories down to images that both inspire and intrigue at a glance. Presented by AIGA Austin The Smithsonian Grant Program, funded by the MetLife Foundation, is a proud sponsor of these public programs.
location:Austin Museum of Art-Downtown Community Room
more info:www.amoa.org

2010 SXSW Film Poster Show

2010 SXSW Film Poster Show Opening Reception

Friday, December 3, 2010 | 4:30 - 6:30 PM
This juried exhibition celebrates how designers distill filmmakers’ stories down to images that both inspire and intrigue at a glance. Opening reception Tickets $10; Free for AMOA & AIGA Members & SXSW filmmakers Presented by AIGA Austin The Smithsonian Grant Program, funded by the MetLife Foundation, is a proud sponsor of these public programs.
location:Austin Museum of Art-Downtown
more info:www.amoa.org

Curator's Tour

Thursday, March 4, 2010 | 3:00
Join Assistant Curator Andrea Mellard for a gallery walk-through of the current exhibitions. The Smithsonian Grant Program, funded by the MetLife Foundation, is a proud sponsor of these public programs
location:Austin Museum of Art-Downtown
more info:www.amoa.org

Luke Savisky Performance

Wednesday, April 28, 2010 | 9:00
New Works artist brings his film projections to life during the Fusebox Festival. His film montages on unusual projection surfaces in unlikely environments stretch the limits of visual media. Details at www.fuseboxfestival.com Co-sponsored by the Austin Film Society, the City of Austin, and Fusebox Festival The Smithsonian Grant Program, funded by the MetLife Foundation, is a proud sponsor of these public programs.
location:Austin City Hall Ampitheatre
more info:www.amoa.org

Fusebox Festival HQ at AMOA

Thursday, January 1, 1970 | 12:00
Fusebox is an award-winning hybrid arts festival. Swing by AMOA for daily artist talks, to buy tickets at the box office, browse the artist-curated resource library, and ask for advice about what to see. Free. The Smithsonian Grant Program, funded by the MetLife Foundation, is a proud sponsor of these public programs.
location:Austin Museum of Art-Downtown
more info:www.amoa.org

Fusebox Festival HQ at AMOA

Fusbox Festival HQ at AMOA

Fusebox Festival HQ at AMOA

Fusebox Festival HQ-Downtown

A Taste of Tradition

Saturday, June 5, 2010 | 6:30
Join us for a discussion and tasting of Southern food dedicated to preserving tradition inspired by Hatch Show Print. Tickets available at www.amoa.org/tasteoftradition Co-sponsored by Edible Austin magazine. The Smithsonian Grant Program, funded by the MetLife Foundation, is a proud sponsor of these public programs.
more info:www.amoa.org

Second Saturdays for Families

Saturday, March 13, 2010 | 12:00 - 4:00 PM
Experiment creating one-of-a-kind prints with everyday materials. Paint your way to prints using bubble wrap, buttons, yarn, and vinyl records -- all inspired by the art on view in American Letterpress: The Art of Hatch Show Print. At 1pm, the Austin Public Library Literature LIVE! Puppet Troupe presents "The Vain Cuckoo Bird," inspired by a Mexican folk tale. Please RSVP to akichorowsky@amoa.org to give an idea of materials needed. Drop in and create! $7 for the whole family; $5 member families The Smithsonian Grant Program, funded by the MetLife Foundation, is a proud sponsor of these public programs.
location:Austin Museum of Art-Downtown
more info:www.amoa.org

Second Saturday for Families

Monday, October 4, 2010 | 12:00 - 4:00 PM
Celebrate the spring season with a circus-themed kite that you can fly home! Join Brandy Arena of Bea Love Yoga at 1pm for a family yoga class. Please bring a yoga mat if you have one. At 12:30pm, enjoy a dance performance inspired by art by members of the IMPACT Dance Company. Please RSVP to akichorowsky@amoa.org to give an idea of materials needed. Drop in and create! $7 for the whole family; $5 member families The Smithsonian Grant Program, funded by the MetLife Foundation, is a proud sponsor of these public programs.
location:Austin Museum of Art-Downtown
more info:www.amoa.org

Second Saturday for Families

Thursday, August 5, 2010 | 12:00 - 4:00 PM
Take a closer look at the history of American music posters in American Letterpress: The Art of Hatch Show Print. Get inspired by the musicians you see, and then become a musician yourself by creating a unique art guitar! At 1pm, discover the beautiful sounds of Conspirare Youth Choir in the museum galleries. Please RSVP to akichorowsky@amoa.org to give an idea of materials needed. Drop in and create! $7 for the whole family; $5 member families The Smithsonian Grant Program, funded by the MetLife Foundation, is a proud sponsor of these public programs.
location:Austin Museum of Art-Downtown
more info:www.amoa.org

AMOA at Art City Austin: Family Art Tent

Thursday, January 1, 1970 | 12:00
Experience the city’s largest and longest running outdoor art fair. The event benefits the Museum—so come visit the AMOA Family Art Tent. Details at www.artallianceaustin.org The Smithsonian Grant Program, funded by the MetLife Foundation, is a proud sponsor of these public programs.
location:City Hall, Cesar Chavez St.
more info:www.amoa.org

AMOA at Art City Austin: Family Art Tent

Nashville, 1975

Thursday, January 1, 1970 | 12:00
Inspired by Hatch Show Print, a film that explores creativity in country music.
location:Laguna Gloria
more info:www.amoa.org/hatchfilms

Public Tours

Saturday, March 13, 2010 | 2:00
Docent-led highlight tours of the exhibitions. Public Programs are free with Museum admission and take place at AMOA-Downtown unless otherwise noted. Please visit www.amoa.org for more information.
location:Austin Museum of Art-Downtown
more info:www.amoa.org

Public Tours

Saturday, March 20, 2010 | 2:00
Docent-led highlight tours of the exhibition. Public Programs are free with Museum admission and take place at AMOA-Downtown unless otherwise noted. Please visit www.amoa.org for more information
location:Austin Museum of Art-Downtown
more info:www.amoa.org

Public Tours

Saturday, March 27, 2010 | 2:00
Docent-led highlight tours of the exhibitions. Public Programs are free with Museum admission and take place at AMOA-Downtown unless otherwise noted. Please visit www.amoa.org for more information
location:Austin Museum of Art-Downtown
more info:www.amoa.org

Public Tours

Thursday, March 4, 2010 | 2:00
Docent-led highlight tours of the exhibitions. Public Programs are free with Museum admission and take place at AMOA-Downtown unless otherwise noted. Please visit www.amoa.org for more information.
location:Austin Museum of Art-Downtown
more info:www.amoa.org

Public Tours

Monday, October 4, 2010 | 2:00
Docent-led highlight tours of the exhibitions. Public Programs are free with Museum admission and take place at AMOA-Downtown unless otherwise noted. Please visit www.amoa.org for more information.
location:Austin Museum of Art-Downtown
more info:www.amoa.org

Public Tours

Saturday, April 17, 2010 | 2:00
Docent-led highlight tours of the exhibitions. Public Programs are free with Museum admission and take place at AMOA-Downtown unless otherwise noted. Please visit www.amoa.org for more information.
location:Austin Museum of Art-Downtown
more info:www.amoa.org

Public Tours

Saturday, April 24, 2010 | 2:00
Docent-led highlight tours of the exhibitions. Public Programs are free with Museum admission and take place at AMOA-Downtown unless otherwise noted. Please visit www.amoa.org for more information.
location:Austin Museum of Art-Downtown
more info:www.amoa.org

Public Tours

Tuesday, January 5, 2010 | 2:00
Docent-led highlight tours of the exhibitions. Public Programs are free with Museum admission and take place at AMOA-Downtown unless otherwise noted. Please visit www.amoa.org for more information.
location:Austin Museum of Art-Downtown
more info:www.amoa.org

Public Tours

Thursday, August 5, 2010 | 2:00
Docent-led highlight tours of the exhibitions. Public Programs are free with Museum admission and take place at AMOA-Downtown unless otherwise noted. Please visit www.amoa.org for more information.
location:Austin Museum of Art-Downtown
more info:www.amoa.org

Identification Day

Sunday, August 29, 2010 | 1:00 - 5:00 PM
Have you ever wondered about a fossil you've found? Then bring it with you to Identification Day. Experts from all over Central Texas are on hand to look at and identify natural objects (fossils, bones, rocks, etc.) and archaeological materials (arrowheads, points, scrapers, etc.). Scientists from Texas Natural Science Center's Non-vertebrate Paleontology Laboratory, Vertebrate Paleontology Laboratory, and Texas Natural History Collections are present at each ID Day, along with a variety of special guest experts from The University of Texas at Austin and other partner institutions.
location:Texas Memorial Museum
more info:http://www.utexas.edu/tmm/events/iddays/index.html

Evening Under the Oaks with SOUP

Friday, May 28, 2010 | 6:30 - 9:00 PM
Kick off your East End Fourth Friday with the soulful, blues rock with SOUP and special guests Calliope musicals. Admission is just $3 for this outdoor event (so don't forget your chairs or blanket). Gates open at 6PM for byob picnics. 100% of the proceeds benefit the Museum so don't forget to tip the musicians! Explore East 11th Street after the concert and discover new cultural adventures during East End Fourth Fridays.
location:802 San Marcos Street, Austin
more info:www.frenchlegationmuseum.org

50th Annniversary Celebration

Saturday, April 24, 2010 | 12:00 - 4:00 PM
In 2010, the Austin Nature and Science Center is celebrating 50 years of connecting families and nature. Join us on Saturday, April 24 from 12 noon until 4 pm for a family friendly celebration. Enjoy guided hikes on the Zilker Nature Preserve, wildlife presentations, insect identification, fossil digging, wildlife habitat walks, the naturalist workshop and more. Call 327-8181 for more information.
location:301 Nature Center Drive
more info:www.ci.austin.tx.us/ansc

Plants, The Green Machines

Saturday, April 17, 2010 | 12:00 - 4:00 PM
Celebrate Earth Day at the Sheffield Education Center with the American Chemical Society. Expert chemists and volunteers lead activities that teach about the inner workings of plants. Come learn how plants are the original green machines. Call 481-1466 for more information.
location:2201 Barton Springs Road
more info:www.ci.austin.tx.us/splash

Blanton Conversation: Writing Desire

Sunday, April 25, 2010 | 1:00 - 2:00 PM
Join catalogue contributors Sarah Bird, Dan Boehl, Kurt Heinzelman, Jim Lewis, and Flint Sparks for a reading and discussion of the Desire exhibition. The Desire exhibition closes Sunday evening-- don't miss your last chance to experience Desire!
location:Blanton Museum of Art; Desire Gallery
more info:http://blantonmuseum.org/calendar_events/details/conversation_writing_desire/

Film Screening: La Diosa Arrodillada

Sunday, April 25, 2010 | 3:00 - 4:00 PM
Film Screening: La Diosa Arrodillada 1947, directed by Roberto Gavaldón (Mexico) In conjunction with Manuel Alvarez Bravo and His Contemporaries: Photographs from the Collections of the Harry Ransom Center and The Blanton Museum of Art. This series is presented as part of The University of Texas at Austin’s programming to celebrate the Mexican Bicentennial.
location:Blanton Auditorium (EAS)
more info:http://blantonmuseum.org/calendar_events/details/film_screening_la_diosa_arrodillada/

Bach Cantata Project

Tuesday, April 27, 2010 | 12:00 - 1:00 PM
A partnership between the Blanton and UT’s Butler School of Music, this popular series takes place in the museum’s soaring Rapoport atrium. This month: Easter Oratorio BWV 249
location:Blanton Atrium (BMA)
more info:http://blantonmuseum.org/calendar_events/details/bach_cantata_project3/

Special Lecture: Unknown Gastronomy of Mexico

Thursday, April 29, 2010 | 6:00 - 7:00 PM
Cookbook author and food historian Diana Kennedy is the author of several books on Mexican cuisine, including The Art of Mexican Cooking and The Essential Cuisines of Mexico. She will be speaking about the vital role of recipes passed down from generation to generation. Join the author in the Museum Shop for a special book signing after the lecture.
location:Blanton Auditorium (EAS)
more info:http://blantonmuseum.org/calendar_events/details/special_lecture_unknown_gastronomy_of_mexico/

Workshop in conjunction with WorkSpace: Anna Craycroft

Tuesday, January 5, 2010 | 2:00 - 3:00 PM
In conjunction with her WorkSpace exhibition, artist Anna Craycroft is initiating a series of public programs on a variety of topics. Shannon O'Malley, Austin-based founder of Apocalypse Cakes, leads a special workshop on developing, constructing, and marketing your ideas.
location:Blanton Museum of Art
more info:http://blantonmuseum.org/calendar_events/details/workshop_in_conjunction_with_workspace_anna_craycroft2/

UT Faculty Ensemble: A Capella Masterpieces

Sunday, September 5, 2010 | 2:00 - 3:00 PM
Featuring the Butler School of Music Chamber Singers under the direction of James Morrow.
location:Blanton Museum of Art
more info:http://blantonmuseum.org/calendar_events/details/ut_faculty_ensemble_a_capella_masterpieces/

UT Faculty Ensemble: A Capella Masterpieces

Gallery Talk

Saturday, June 5, 2010 | 12:30 - 1:30 PM
Joelle Lardi and Natsumi Nonaka, PhD students in the departments of art and art history and architectural history at UT and Blanton interns, on the exhibitions they organized at the Blanton.
location:Blanton Museum of Art

Spring Trunk Show

Thursday, August 5, 2010 | 11:00 - 5:00 PM
Join us for the Spring Trunk Show at the Museum Shop, featuring four local jewelry designers, just in time for Mother’s Day and graduation! Featured designers in this year’s trunk show include: Ingrid Kuper of Ingrid Handcrafted Jewelry, Laura Morgan of Laura Morgan Designs, Mae-Mae Stiles of M Squared Jewelry, and Mousumi Shaw, founder and designer of Sikara & Co.
location:Blanton's Edgar A. Smith Building (EAS)
more info:http://blantonmuseum.org/calendar_events/details/spring_trunk_show/

Workshop in conjunction with WorkSpace: Anna Craycroft

Saturday, May 15, 2010 | 2:00 - 3:00 PM
In conjunction with her WorkSpace exhibition, artist Anna Craycroft is initiating a series of public programs on a variety of topics. This special workshop will be led by substitute teachers following lesson plans by New York based artist and teacher Mary Walling Blackburn.
location:Blanton Museum of Art
more info:http://blantonmuseum.org/calendar_events/details/workshop_in_conjunction_with_workspace_anna_craycroft3/

Third Thursday

Thursday, May 20, 2010 | 5:00 - 9:00 PM
Join us for our free evening of art and activities. Enjoy an extended happy hour in the Blanton Cafe featuring a glass of wine and a slice of gourmet pizza for $5. 6:30pm Yoga in the Galleries 7pm Blanton Book Club: On Photography *7pm Artist’s Video: Rock My Religion by Dan Graham* 7:30pm Tour: Picasso: A Graphic Inquiry Starting with the “reeling and rocking” of religious revivals as his point of departure, Dan Graham analyzes the emergence of rock music as religion with the music and philosophy of Patti Smith as his focus. Media sponsor: Univision
location:Blanton Museum of Art
more info:http://blantonmuseum.org/calendar_events/details/third_thursday3/

Artist Video: Dan Graham, Rock My Religion

Thursday, May 20, 2010 | 7:00 - 8:00 PM
Starting with the “reeling and rocking” of religious revivals as his point of departure, Graham analyzes the emergence of rock music as religion with the music and philosophy of Patti Smith as his focus. This complex collage of text, film footage, and performance is a compelling theoretical essay on the ideological codes and historical contexts that gave rise to the cultural phenomenon of rock and roll. This special event takes place during Third Thursday, the Blanton's free, monthly evening of art and activities.
location:Blanton Auditorium (EAS)
more info:http://blantonmuseum.org/calendar_events/details/artist_video_dan_graham_rock_my_religion/

Special Lecture: Matisse as Printmaker

Saturday, May 22, 2010 | 2:00 - 3:00 PM
Jay Fisher, curator of Matisse as Printmaker and deputy director for curatorial affairs and senior curator of prints, drawings, and photographs, at the Baltimore Museum of Art, will survey the chronology of Matisse’s printmaking and discuss the importance of printmaking within the context of Matisse’s other works.
location:Blanton Auditorium (EAS)
more info:http://blantonmuseum.org/calendar_events/details/special_lecture_matisse_as_printmaker/

Perspectives: Matisse as Printmaker

Tuesday, April 27, 2010 | 12:30 - 1:30 PM
Jonathan Bober, curator of prints, drawings, and European paintings at the Blanton, on Matisse as Printmaker.
location:Blanton Museum of Art
more info:http://blantonmuseum.org/calendar_events/details/perspectives_matisse_as_printmaker/

Sculptor to Be!

Thursday, July 8, 2010 | 1:30 - 3:00 PM
Join the Umlauf for an afternoon of art! Explore different materials and work with different local artists each month! Workshop for students ages 7-11. $12 fee. Reservations recommended - call 512/445-5582.
location:Umlauf Sculpture Garden & Museum
more info:www.umlaufsculpture.org

Sculpture Tales!

Monday, November 8, 2010 | 10:30 - 11:15 AM
Listen to Karen Hodges, our storyteller, tell folk tales in the garden. Then work on a related art making activity. New stories and activities every month. All children must be accompanied by an adult. $5 fee. Reservations recommended. Call 512/445-5582 X101.
location:Umlauf Sculpture Garden & Museum
more info:www.umlaufsculpture.org

Arabia 3D IMAX Family Day

Saturday, May 15, 2010 | 1:00 - 4:00 PM
The Bob Bullock Texas State History Museum IMAX Theatre presents the thought-provoking new film -Arabia 3D. To celebrate this new documentary, the Museum and UT's Center for Middle Eastern Studies are hosting "Arabia 3D IMAX Family Day" Planned free activities include a talk-back panel with Hamzah Jamjoom, a Saudi Arabian film student at Chicago’s De Paul University and the film's main narrator; a presentation from the Texas Camel Corps; live music from Austin's own 1001 Nights Orchestra; belly dancing; learning Arabic script writing with students from UT's Center for Middle Eastern Studies; and more.
location:1800 N. Congress Ave. Austin, TX 78701
more info:www.thestoryoftexas.com

Explore the Story: Governor's Mansion Opening, Pappy's Picnic in the Plaza

Thursday, May 6, 2010 | 12:00 - 3:00 PM
Celebrate the opening of the Museum's new exhibit Texas Treasure: Inside Our Governor's Mansion with a picnic, puppets, prizes, and puzzles. Bring a picnic lunch and dine outside under the Lone Star statue, and enjoy a cool glass of lemonade while you watch families compete in burlap sack races and other lawn games. It's an event even Gov. W. Lee "Pappy" O'Daniel would attend. Come inside the Museum to learn about famous tales of the Governor's Mansion with a docent lead tour. Austin Public Library's Literature Live will perform their puppet show In Search of a Capitol for Texas. After the performance kids can make their own puppets with materials provided.
location:1800 N. Congress Ave. Austin, TX 78701
more info:www.thestoryoftexas.com

Explore the Story: Side-by-Side Burn Demonstration and Fire Safety Prevention Fair

Sunday, March 7, 2010 | 10:00 - 3:00 PM
Learn more about the effects of fire on your home with a controlled burn demonstration. Then learn practical fire safety and prevention tips. Hosted by the Austin Fire Department and DPS. This event is FREE.
location:1800 N. Congress Ave. Austin, TX 78701
more info:www.thestoryoftexas.com

CRONKITE: Eyewitness to a Century

Thursday, January 1, 1970 | 12:00

location:LBJ Museum
more info:www.cah/utexas.edu/

Civil War Cemetery Tales

Tuesday, January 5, 2010 | 4:00 - 6:00 PM
This self-guided tour allows visitors to learn stories from the Civil War era told by the people who were there, played by costumed interpreters. Come and meet some of the fine citizens of Georgetown who fought as well as their families to keep the home fires burning back in Georgetown. Tickets on sale now at the Museum and at the cemetery on May 1. Tickets are $10 per person. I.O.O.F. Cemetery (Behind Southwestern University) 701 Smith Creek Road
location:I.O.O.F. Cemetery

Hands-On History

Tuesday, January 5, 2010 | 10:00 - 2:00 PM
Looking for a fun activity for the entire family? Hands-on History is a series of FREE montly events planned at the Museum that gives visitors a chance to discover the county's history and create something fun at the same time. Create your May Day Basket with us!
location:The Williamson Museum

Exhibit Opening during First Friday

Monday, July 5, 2010 | 6:00 - 8:00 PM
Join us every First Friday for food, drinks and fun! The Museum stays open late, along with other shops and restaurants on the square, to celebrate the First Friday of the month. Stop by the Museum to see our newest exhibit Recuerdos: Images from Williamson County's Hispanic-American Community. First Friday is organized by the Downtown Georgetown Association. May's First Friday at the Museum was graciously sponsored by Dos Salsas.
location:The Williamson Museum

Pioneer Day 2010

Thursday, August 5, 2010 | 10:00 - 3:00 PM
Experience life like it used to be... at Pioneer Day 2010. Hosted by The Williamson Museum, this event takes place at the beautiful Old Settlers Park among historic structures. Hands-on activities for all ages! Test your skills at three-legged races and tug-of-war, candle dipping with berries, visit pioneer campsites, spin cotton, dress in pioneer costumes, and much more! Authentic pioneer style food available at 12 pm for $3. Old Settlers Park Street: 3300 Palm Valley Blvd. City/Town: Round Rock, TX
location:Old Settlers Park

The Salon at Wildfire

Sunday, December 5, 2010 | 6:30 - 8:00 PM
The Salon at Wildfire is an event where anyone can participate in topical discussion with leaders in the fields of science, history, art, and technology, among other topics. These monthly talks are held in the banquet room of Wildfire Restaurant and promote discussion of diverse topics in an informal community setting. Admission is free for the presentation, with refreshments offered by Wildfire Restaurant on a pay-as-you-go basis before, during and after the presentation. Note: We do not take reservations for The Salon, and seating is on a first-come, first-served basis. Arrive early to ensure you get a seat!
location:Wildfire Restaurant, 812 South Austin Avenue, Georgetown, TX

Books for Texans

Tuesday, May 18, 2010 | 7:00 - 8:00 PM
Looking for good conversation? Love a good book? Join fellow book lovers every month to discuss exciting books about Texas, yesterday and today. The book club is free and open to the public. Meetings are held on the third Tuesday of every month at 7:00 pm in the Hewlett Room (second floor) of the Georgetown Public Library. May book selection: The Kings of Texas: The 150-Year Saga of an American Ranching Empire by Don Graham. Georgetown Public Library-Hewlett Room 402 W. 8th Georgetown, TX
location:Georgetown Public Library

First Friday at the Museum

Tuesday, April 6, 2010 | 6:00 - 8:00 PM
Join us every First Friday for food, drinks and fun! The Museum stays open late, along with other shops and restaurants on the square, to celebrate the First Friday of the month. First Friday is organized by the Downtown Georgetown Association.
location:The Williamson Museum
more info:http://www.williamsonmuseum.org/14.html

The Salon at Wildfire

Monday, September 6, 2010 | 6:30 - 8:00 PM
The Salon at Wildfire is an event where anyone can participate in topical discussion with leaders in the fields of science, history, art, and technology, among other topics. These monthly talks are held in the banquet room of Wildfire Restaurant and promote discussion of diverse topics in an informal community setting. Admission is free for the presentation, with refreshments offered by Wildfire Restaurant on a pay-as-you-go basis before, during and after the presentation. Speaker: Glenn Dishong, Water Services Director, Georgetown Utility Systems, "How You Can Conserve Water."
location:Wildfire Restaurant
more info:http://www.williamsonmuseum.org/4.html

Hands-On History

Monday, December 6, 2010 | 10:00 - 2:00 PM
Looking for a fun activity for the entire family? Hands-on History is a series of FREE montly events planned at the Museum that gives visitors a chance to discover the county's history and create something fun at the same time. June activity: Working Cotton.
location:The Williamson Museum
more info:http://www.williamsonmuseum.org/6.html

Gault Site Tours

Monday, December 6, 2010 | 9:00 - 12:00 PM
Interested in archaeology? Then take some time to visit an amazing site in Williamson County. The Gault site has been known to archaeologists since 1929. By 1999, 60% of all excavated Clovis artifacts in the Americas had been found at Gault, as well as the oldest known architecture in America! Tours begin at the Gault Site at 9 am. Tickets for sale at The Williamson Museum. Proceeds from tours benefit The Gault School of Archaeological Research and The Williamson Museum. For more information, contact us at 512-943-1670 or caguirre@williamsonmuseum.org.
location:Gault Site
more info:http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=120629617968824#!/event.php?eid=118072941564629&ref=mf

Books for Texans

Tuesday, June 15, 2010 | 7:00 - 8:00 PM
Looking for good conversation? Love a good book? Join fellow book lovers every month to discuss exciting books about Texas, yesterday and today. The book club is free and open to the public. Meetings are held on the third Tuesday of every month at 7:00 pm in the Hewlett Room (second floor) of the Georgetown Public Library. Book selection: Lyndon Johnson and the American Dream by Doris Kearns Goodwin.
location:Georgetown Public Library-Hewlett Room
more info:http://www.williamsonmuseum.org/5.html

High Noon Talk: Myths of the Mansion

Saturday, February 6, 2010 | 12:00 - 1:00 PM
Everything is bigger in Texas and that includes grand homes and tall tales. Join Ali James, Curator of the Texas State Capitol, for a look at some of the best facts and fictions of the Governor's Mansion and the Capitol grounds.
location:The Bob Bullock Texas State History Museum, Classroom 137
more info:http://www.thestoryoftexas.com/education/high_noon_talks.html

Texas Treasures: Inside Our Governor's Mansion

Thursday, May 6, 2010 | 12:00 - 6:00 PM
Come explore the Bob Bullock Texas State History Museum's newest exhibit, Texas Treasures: Inside Our Governor's Mansion. The exhibit chronicles the ongoing life and history of the state landmark from San Houston to the arson fire of 2008. Experience the stories of the people who have lived, worked, and visited the Mansion through music, videos, original artifacts and documents that offer a never-before-seen look inside the Governor's Mansion. This exhibit will run for a limited time from June 5th through August 1, 2010.
location:The Bob Bullock Texas State History Museum, Classroom 137
more info:http://www.thestoryoftexas.com/the_museum/temporary_exhibit.html

High Noon Talks: Art Conservatrion

Wednesday, July 7, 2010 | 12:00 - 1:00 PM
Have you ever wondered how rips, stains, cracks and other blemishes in historic artifacts are repaired? Join Mark van Gelder of Art Conservation Services of Austin for a look at what it takes to restore historic works of art. The discussion will focus on several of the paintings being restored from the Governor's Mansion.
more info:www.thestoryoftexas.com

High Noon Talks: Arson Investigation

Thursday, April 8, 2010 | 12:00 - 1:00 PM
Want to know what it takes to be an arson investigator, how to determine the cause of a fire, or why sprinkler systems are so important? The State Fire Marshall's Office will lead this introduction to investigating and preventing fires.
location:The Bob Bullock Texas State History Museum, 1800 Congress Ave., Austin, TX 78711
more info:www.thestoryoftexas.com

High Noon Talks: Campaigning in the Digital Age

Thursday, April 8, 2010 | 12:00 - 1:00 PM
It seems like everyone is online these days-and that includes political candidates. How has the internet and social media changed the game for politicians, and what are they doing to keep up? James Henson of the University of Texas at Austin and the Texas Tribune will discuss the political impact of the internet and how campaigns are using social media and other digital tools during this election cycle.
location:The Bob Bullock Texas State History Museum, 1800 Congress Ave., Austin, TX 78711
more info:www.thestoryoftexas.com

Music Under the Star

Tuesday, September 7, 2010 | 6:00 - 9:00 PM
Music Under the Star is back for it's seventh season! Families are invited to come out to the Bob Bullock Texas State History Museum to enjoy this totally FREE event, which will include Musical entertainment by local artists, concessions, and museum admission during the festivities. We kick off the season with Cornell Hurd Band, a local Austin western group that will get the audience kicking their heels and dancing the night away.
location:The Bob Bullock Texas State History Museum, 1800 Congress Ave., Austin, TX 78711
more info:www.thestoryoftexas.com

Music Under the Star

Friday, July 16, 2010 | 6:00 - 9:00 PM
Join us every Friday evening in July for FREE music, food, museum after-hour admission and concerts! Assured to be a fun time for attendees of all ages! Kick off your weekend Friday July 16th with Brave Combo, a two time Grammy Award winning group whose eclectic mix of genera's-from rock to classical, salsa to polka, and blue-is sure to be a crowd pleaser.
location:The Bob Bullock Texas State History Museum, 1800 Congress Ave., Austin, TX 78711
more info:www.thestoryoftexas.com

Music Under the Star

Friday, July 23, 2010 | 6:00 - 9:00 PM
Join us every Friday evening in July for FREE music, food, museum after-hour admission and concerts! Assured to be a fun time for attendees of all ages! On Friday, July 23rd enjoy TWO fantastic artists. John Pointer kicks off the evening with an interactive beat-boxing demonstration. Afterwards, Charanga Cakewalk will get crowds dancing to Latin beats.
location:The Bob Bullock Texas State History Museum, 1800 Congress Ave., Austin, TX 78711
more info:www.thestoryoftexas.com

Music Under the Star

Friday, July 30, 2010 | 6:00 - 9:00 PM
Join us every Friday evening in July for FREE music, food, museum after-hour admission and concerts! Assured to be a fun time for attendees of all ages! The 2010 season wraps up with Omar and the Howlers, a local blues group. Since 1987 Omar and the Howelers have produced over 19 albums and The worked with other Texas artists such as: Ray Wyle Hubbard, Darden Smith, Stephen Bruton, and Alejadnro Escovedo.
location:The Bob Bullock Texas State History Museum, 1800 Congress Ave., Austin, TX 78711
more info:www.thestoryoftexas.com

Evening Under the Oaks Fundraising Concert Series presents SOUP and THE TEXAS ARCHIVE OF THE MOVING IMAGE

Friday, June 25, 2010 | 7:30 - 10:00 PM
Relax and enjoy an evening of soulful, blues-rock Americana under the stars with local favorites SOUP. Admission is just $3.00. Picnics are encouraged so don’t forget to bring a chair or blanket, and dogs on leashes are always welcome. Historical film clips of Austin, courtesy of the TEXAS ARCHIVE OF THE MOVING IMAGE, will also be shown. Explore East 11th Street after the concert and discover new cultural adventures during East End Fourth Fridays. For more information about this event and the historic site, visit www.FrenchLegationMuseum.org. The French Legation Museum The Daughters of The Republic of Texas, Custodians
location:802 San Marcos St, Austin, TX 78702
more info:www.frenchlegationmuseum.org

Special Lecture: Fabrication and Disintegration of Contemporary Art

Saturday, September 18, 2010 | 2:00 - 3:00 PM
Profiled in the New Yorker as "the art doctor," Christian Scheideman, a leading conservator of modern and contemporary art and founder of Contemporary conservation Ltd. in New York, explores issues related to the conservation of contemporary art.
location:Blanton Museum of Art- MLK at Congress
more info:blantonmuseum.org

Bastille Day Festival and Silent Auction

Saturday, July 17, 2010 | 7:00 - 11:00 PM
In conjunction with the Alliance Française D’Austin, the French Legation Museum invites you to an exciting night of Franco-Texan fun in Central Austin. Olivier Giraud and his band, Continental Graffiti, will entertain the crowd with retro French jazz. Fine foods from Pascal’s Catering and Café Crepe, wine, and local beer will also be available at the event. The French Legation Museum, under the custodianship of The Daughters of The Republic of Texas, will also hold a silent auction with original artwork, fine wines, weekend getaways, gift certificates to local restaurants and entertainment, museum memberships, and other items up for bid.
location:French Legation Museum
more info:www.frenchlegationmuseum.org

Perspectives: America/Americas

Saturday, May 8, 2010 | 12:30 - 1:30 PM
Blanton associate curator Ursula Davila-Vila on America/Americas
location:Blanton Museum of Art
more info:www.blantonmuseum.org

Public Tour: Matisse as Printmaker (Closing Day)

Friday, January 8, 2010 | 3:00 - 4:00 PM
Join one of the Blanton’s docents on a tour of the exhibition Matisse as Printmaker and explore a variety of printmaking mediums used by this celebrated modern artist.
location:Blanton Museum of Art
more info:www.blantonmuseum.org

B scene: Cool and Collected

Tuesday, June 8, 2010 | 6:00 - 10:30 PM
Beat the heat this summer and join us for our bi-monthly art party! Don't miss a special performance by Ocote Soul Sounds at 9PM. Stay cool and collected while you mingle with friends and other art lovers and enjoy tours, art activities, free snacks, and a cash bar. Take the opportunity to tour the current exhibitions Matisse as Printmaker and New Works for the Collection. The Museum Shop and Café will also be open late featuring a special menu of wines paired with delectable tapas. B scene admission: $5 for members; non-members are $12.
location:Blanton Museum of Art
more info:http://blantonmuseum.org/experience_the_blanton/b_scene/

Perspectives: Repartee: 19th Century Prints and Drawings

Thursday, August 19, 2010 | 12:30 - 1:30 PM
Blanton associate curator Cheryl Snay on Repartee: 19th Century Prints and Drawings from The Blanton Collection
location:Blanton Museum of Art
more info:www.blantonmuseum.org

Third Thursday at The Blanton

Thursday, August 19, 2010 | 5:00 - 9:00 PM
Join us for our free evening of art and activities. Enjoy an extended happy hour in the Blanton Cafe featuring a glass of wine and a slice of gourmet pizza for $5. 6:30PM Yoga in the Galleries *7PM Blanton Book Club: Cloud Atlas by David Mitchell **7PM Artist's Video: Johan Grimonprez: Double Take (2009) 7:30PM Tour: Repartee: 19th Century Prints and Drawings from The Blanton Collection
location:Blanton Museum of Art
more info:Www.blantonmuseum.org

Blanton Perspectives

Thursday, August 26, 2010 | 12:30 - 1:30 PM
Blanton senior curator Jonathan Bober on The Blanton's European paintings collection
location:Blanton Museum of Art
more info:www.blantonmuseum.org

The Fifth Annual Landmark Tea

Wednesday, September 29, 2010 | 12:00
The Landmark Tea is an annual event to recruit new docents for the Neill-Cochran House Museum and honor current volunteers. Prospective docents will tour the House learning about its unique place in Austin, Texas, and American history. Four training sessions, including architecture, decorative arts, occupant chronology, and tour guidance, will be scheduled in the fall. Please RSVP by calling 512.478.2335 or emailing info@nchmuseum.org.
location:Neill-Cochran House Museum
more info:www.nchmuseum.org

Nature Nights: Wildlife Tracking

Thursday, July 22, 2010 | 6:00 - 9:00 PM
Take a guided prowl through our gardens and trails and look for signs of the kinds of wild animals that live in Central Texas. Join Koy Coffer, Education Specialist with Texas Wildlife Association, for family tracking activities, as well as staff from Texas Parks and Wildlife to explore the habits, habitats and culture of our native wildlife. Admission: $1
location:4801 La Crosse Ave, Austin, 78739
more info:http://www.wildflower.org/nature

Nature Nights: Birds of Prey

Thursday, July 29, 2010 | 6:00
Soar with us to explore the habits of hawks, eagles, buzzards and more birds of prey. Don't miss a flying demonstration provided by Blackland Prairie Raptor Center with their feathered friends in our Courtyard! Stop by the Travis Audubon Society booth for more information on local birding programs. Admission: $1
location:4801 La Crosse Ave, Austin, 78739
more info:http://www.wildflower.org/nature

Nature Nights: Plants and People

Friday, September 24, 2010 | 6:00 - 9:00 PM
From dyes to jams, tools to your daily meal, learn how native plants are used in our everyday lives. Crafts and activities for the family. Admission: $1
location:4801 La Crosse Ave, Austin, 78739
more info:http://www.wildflower.org/nature

Nature Nights: Spiders

Friday, October 15, 2010 | 6:00 - 9:00 PM
Enjoy a cool evening family program as we learn about these misunderstood arachnids. Always never more than 3 feet away, spiders are very important animals. Join us for habitat hikes with "Spider" Joe Lapp, family activities and more. Admission: $1
location:4801 La Crosse Ave, Austin, 78739
more info:http://www.wildflower.org/nature

Fall Plant Sale and Gardening Festival

Friday, September 10, 2010 | 9:00 - 5:00 PM
Fall Plant Sale 2010: October 9 and 10, Members Only Preview October 8. Hours: Saturday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m, Sunday, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Admission $8 adults, $7 seniors and students, $4 UT faculty, staff or students with identification, $3 children 5 through 12, members and children under 5 free.
location:4801 La Crosse Ave, Austin, 78739
more info:http://www.wildflower.org/plantsale

Lady Bird Tribute Day

Sunday, July 25, 2010 | 9:00 - 5:00 PM
Join the Wildflower Center in honor of Lady Bird Johnson and all she has done for our nation's treasured environment. Admission will be FREE for visitors during extended hours on this day. Activities for adults and kids include: A sculpture-in-progress of Lady Bird Johnson by Joe Kenney, an exhibit of Mrs. Johnson's personal memorabilia, children can make seed packets to take home and plant, story telling for children, a pottery demonstration by Susie Fowler. Book signings by John Kelso, author of "Texas Curiosities," and Nan Booth Simpson, author of "Texas Gardening for the 21st Century".
location:4801 La Crosse Ave, Austin, 78739
more info:http://www.wildflower.org/tributeday/

Exhibit Opening

Tuesday, June 8, 2010 | 6:00 - 8:00 PM
Join us for the exhibit opening of High Cotton: Farming in Williamson County. Stop by for food and drinks!
location:The Williamson Museum
more info:http://williamsonmuseum.org/first_friday.html

The Salon at Wildfire

Monday, November 8, 2010 | 6:30 - 8:00 PM
This month: Yolanda Sanchez, Round Rock Ballet Folklorico. Ballet Folklorico: It's Not Just Dancing The Salon at Wildfire is an event where anyone can participate in topical discussion with leaders in the fields of science, history, art, and technology, among other topics. These monthly talks are held in the banquet room of Wildfire Restaurant and promote discussion of diverse topics in an informal community setting.
location:Wildfire Restaurant
more info:http://williamsonmuseum.org/salon.html

Hands-On History: Back to School

Saturday, August 14, 2010 | 10:00 - 2:00 PM
Looking for a fun activity for the entire family? Hands-on History is a series of FREE montly events planned at the Museum that gives visitors a chance to discover the county's history and create something fun at the same time.
location:The Williamson Museum
more info:http://williamsonmuseum.org/hands-on_history.html

Books for Texans

Tuesday, August 17, 2010 | 7:00 - 8:00 PM
Looking for good conversation? Love a good book? Join fellow book lovers every month to discuss exciting books about Texas, yesterday and today. The book club is free and open to the public. Meetings are held on the third Tuesday of every month at 7:00 pm in the Hewlett Room (second floor) of the Georgetown Public Library. This month: Minding the Store by Stanley Marcus
location:Georgetown Public Library
more info:http://williamsonmuseum.org/book_club.html

Gault Site Tour

Saturday, August 28, 2010 | 9:00 - 11:30 AM
Interested in archaeology? Then take some time to visit an amazing site in Williamson County. The Gault site has been known to archaeologists since 1929. By 1999, 60% of all excavated Clovis artifacts in the Americas had been found at Gault, as well as the oldest known architecture in America! Tours begin at the Gault Site at 9 am. Tickets for sale at The Williamson Museum. Tickets: $10.
location:Gault Site
more info:http://www.facebook.com/thewilliamsonmuseum#!/event.php?eid=139756506046219&ref=ts