Cine de Oro Film Series

Summer/Fall 2012 : 9:30am, last Tuesday of each month ( Oct.30th) @ MACC  600 River St.

No Borders: Los Super Seven’s Canto : This fascinating look at the Grammy© Award-winning super-group follows the band from studio sessions to the release of their album Canto, and onto the concert stage. The group has grown into a global phenomenon with music that encompasses international sounds from across Latin America, with each member adding his or her masterful style. Directed by Wayne Miller & Michael Borofsky, 2001. English

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Cine de Oro Film Series

Summer/Fall 2012 : 9:30am, last Tuesday of each month ( Sept 25th) @ MACC  600 River St.

La Vida No Vale Nada / Life is Worth Nothing : A lonely man named Pablo, played by Pedro Infante, goes to the city where he gets a job as a laborer in a widow’s antique store. Even though he makes the store prosper, the local priest demands he be fi red, but the widow refuses. The two fall in love, but confl ict arises when he gets drunk on her birthday. Directed by Rogelio González, 1955. Spanish with English subtitles.

 

La vida no vale nada Poster

Cine de Oro Film Series

Summer/Fall 2012 : 9:30am, last Tuesday of each month ( 8/28)  @ MACC   600  River St.

Vuelven Los García / The Garcias Return :  Two resentful families…two youths who love them…they will have to choose between the honor of their name, the loyalty between cousins and the love that is born in their hearts. This is a story full of pain, suspense, and love.  Directed by Ismael Rodríguez, 1947. Spanish with English subtitles.

 

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Cine de Oro Film Series

Summer/Fall 2012 : 9:30am, last Tuesday of each month ( July 31st)  @ MACC 600 River St

La Mujer Que Yo Perdí / The Lady I Lost:  This is the story of Pedro, a revolutionary who fi ghts against poverty and injustice, and about the woman who loves him and who is willing to die for him even though she doesn’t belong to him. When war keeps them apart, he discovers love too late. Directed by Roberto Rodríguez, 1949. Spanish with English subtitles.

La mujer que yo perdí Poster

 

 

Sonidos del Barrio

Friday, June 8th     6:00 pm  Emma Barrientos Mexican American Cultural Center

Live Music –  FREE Admission

Cine de Oro

Summer/Fall 2012 : 9:30am, last Tuesday of each month ( June 26th)  - @ MACC   600 River St

Acompañame:  Rocio Dúrcal que trabaja en el museo de antropológia, responde a un anuncio solicitando Dama de compañia y Enrique hace lo mismo cuando pierde su pensión de estudiante. Como chofer de la Señora de sociedad conoce a Rocio, ambos son jovenes que aman la música. Una película llena de bellas canciones y de amor juvenil. Directed by Luis César Amadori, 1966. Spanish with no subtitles.

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TEXplorations Pre-School Story Time

10:00 AM – 11:00 AM Jun 19, 2012

Bob Bullock Museum

Where will your imagination take you? Join us for on the third Tuesday of each month, 2- to 5-year-olds will enjoy a thematic Story Time that is geared just for them with hands-on activities, stories, songs, games, and more!

June: What Makes a Home?

 

TEXplorations Family Story Time

2:00 PM – 3:00 PM Jun 02, 2012

Bob Bullock Museum

Where will your imagination take you? Join us for Family Story Time on the first Saturday of each month for a thematic Story Time with hands-on activities, stories, songs, games, and more!

June: What Makes a Home?

 

Book It, Texas! Book of the Month Program

10:30 AM – 12:30 PM Jun 02, 2012

Bob Bullock Museum

Celebrate the breadth and depth of Texas writing in the Museum’s monthly program highlighting Texas books, authors, and writing traditions. Take a trip across Texas through stories that are famous and infamous; fantastic, informative, and thought-provoking.

Book discussions will be held one Saturday a month, are FREE, and do not require reservations. All Book It, Texas! programs are held on the 4th floor in the Museum boardroom unless otherwise noted.

June 2: Cowboy’s Lament: A Life on the Open Range, Frank Maynard, edited and introduced by Jim Hoy

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Blanton Free Thursdays

The Blanton Museum of Art at The University of Texas at Austin is one of the foremost university art museums in the country, and has the largest and most comprehensive collection of art in Central Texas. The Blanton’s permanent collection of more than 17,000 works is recognized for its European paintings, an encyclopedic collection of prints and drawings, and modern and contemporary American and Latin American art.

Thursday: 10 AM – 5 PM   (Third Thursdays open until 9 PM. Admission is FREE every Thursday.)

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Blanton Museum of Art

Blanton Free Thursdays

The Blanton Museum of Art at The University of Texas at Austin is one of the foremost university art museums in the country, and has the largest and most comprehensive collection of art in Central Texas. The Blanton’s permanent collection of more than 17,000 works is recognized for its European paintings, an encyclopedic collection of prints and drawings, and modern and contemporary American and Latin American art.

Thursday: 10 AM – 5 PM   (Third Thursdays open until 9 PM. Admission is FREE every Thursday.)

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Blanton Museum of Art

Blanton Free Thursdays

The Blanton Museum of Art at The University of Texas at Austin is one of the foremost university art museums in the country, and has the largest and most comprehensive collection of art in Central Texas. The Blanton’s permanent collection of more than 17,000 works is recognized for its European paintings, an encyclopedic collection of prints and drawings, and modern and contemporary American and Latin American art.

Thursday: 10 AM – 5 PM   (Third Thursdays open until 9 PM. Admission is FREE every Thursday.)

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Blanton Museum of Art

Blanton Free Thursdays

The Blanton Museum of Art at The University of Texas at Austin is one of the foremost university art museums in the country, and has the largest and most comprehensive collection of art in Central Texas. The Blanton’s permanent collection of more than 17,000 works is recognized for its European paintings, an encyclopedic collection of prints and drawings, and modern and contemporary American and Latin American art.

Thursday: 10 AM – 5 PM   (Third Thursdays open until 9 PM. Admission is FREE every Thursday.)

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Blanton Museum of Art

Mexic Arte Free Sundays

Mexic-Arte Museum is dedicated to enriching the community through education programs and exhibitions focusing on traditional and contemporary Mexican, Latino, and Latin American art and culture. Since its founding in 1984, Mexic-Arte Museum has been designated as the Official Mexican and Mexican American Fine Art Museum of Texas by the 78th Legislature of the State of Texas.

Sunday noon – 5 PM     SUNDAYS ARE FREE ADMISSION!

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Mexic Arte Free Sundays

Mexic-Arte Museum is dedicated to enriching the community through education programs and exhibitions focusing on traditional and contemporary Mexican, Latino, and Latin American art and culture. Since its founding in 1984, Mexic-Arte Museum has been designated as the Official Mexican and Mexican American Fine Art Museum of Texas by the 78th Legislature of the State of Texas.

Sunday noon – 5 PM     SUNDAYS ARE FREE ADMISSION!

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Mexic Arte Free Sundays

Mexic-Arte Museum is dedicated to enriching the community through education programs and exhibitions focusing on traditional and contemporary Mexican, Latino, and Latin American art and culture. Since its founding in 1984, Mexic-Arte Museum has been designated as the Official Mexican and Mexican American Fine Art Museum of Texas by the 78th Legislature of the State of Texas.

Sunday noon – 5 PM     SUNDAYS ARE FREE ADMISSION!

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Mexic Arte Free Sundays

Mexic-Arte Museum is dedicated to enriching the community through education programs and exhibitions focusing on traditional and contemporary Mexican, Latino, and Latin American art and culture. Since its founding in 1984, Mexic-Arte Museum has been designated as the Official Mexican and Mexican American Fine Art Museum of Texas by the 78th Legislature of the State of Texas.

Sunday noon – 5 PM     SUNDAYS ARE FREE ADMISSION!

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Black Sheep’s 3rd Anniversary Party 5/19

Sat. 05/19 | 12:00PM @ Black Sheep Lodge (map)

In honor of the delicious food and beverages regularly wielded by Black Sheep, all humans from far and wide are cordially invited to Black Sheep’s 3-year anniversary party on May 19th!

Be prepared for a full day of games and activities, patio bar, alcoholic snow cones, hourly drink specials and tons of prizes!

 

Exterior of the Black Sheep Lodge

Blue Moon Galssworks Open House

Blue Moon Glassworks 108 W. 43rd Street, Austin, TX 78751

Part of  WEST Austin Studio Tour   May 19 & 20 11:00am – 5:00pm  .

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Blue Moon Glassworks

Renegade Craft Fair

Get ready, Austin, the 3rd Annual Renegade Craft Fair is coming your way May 19+20, 2012 from 11am-7pm at the Palmer Events Center. Look forward to hundreds of today’s brightest + best indie makers from the Lone Star State and beyond, as well as hands-on workshops, music, food, booze + more. There’s no better way to spend a weekend!

Check out the lineup of mega-talented crafters + artists who will be at the fair.

The Renegade Craft Fair (RCF) is a large scale and free to attend marketplace event. Featuring hundreds of artists at a time, vendors travel from all over to sell and showcase their handmade goods and original artwork. RCF is held yearly in urban centers of creative indie-entrepreneurship – including Brooklyn, Chicago, San Francisco, Los Angeles, Austin, and London (UK).

The Renegade Craft Fair differs from traditional arts and craft fairs by focusing on DIY and indie-craft culture. Each individual fair is juried from hundreds of applications to purposefully feature a curated, eclectic array of young and emergent designers producing original and handmade goods in a wide variety of media.

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Renegade Craft Fair

 

Curious George Coloring Contest and Birthday

Curious George Coloring Contest
Put on your yellow hat and let’s go on a coloring adventure with Curious George. Pick up a coloring sheet at our Parmer Crossing HPB store and return it by Wenesday, May 9. Entries will be judged in three age groups: 0-3 yrs, 4-7 yrs, and 8-12 yrs. Prize winners to be announced at our store’s Curious George Birthday party on Saturday, May 19. See store for details.  

 

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WEST Austin Studio Tour

West Austin Studio Tours  May 19 & 20

Website     Map of tour to come.  Tour is free

AAMD Art Museum Day at AMOA-Arthouse

Friday, May 18th       Austin Museum of Art

Celebrate with AMOA-Arthouse as we participate in the Association of Art Museum Directors’ (AAMD) Art Museum Day on Friday, May 18!

Visitors to our Laguna Gloria site are invited to play the artist-designed miniature golf course, Art on the Green, at a special half-price discount just two days before the exhibition closes on May 20. The museum’s downtown location, the Jones Center, will offer free admission for the day, so be sure to stop by and view Texas Prize, the triennial juried exhibition awarding one Texas-based artist $30,000!

DISCOUNTED ART ON THE GREEN FEES
Non-members: $4 adults // $2 children
Members: $2 adults // $1 children

HOURS
Jones Center: 12–9pm
Laguna Gloria Grounds: 9am–5pm
Laguna Gloria Villa: 10am–4pm
Art on the Green: 10am–4pm
(Reminder: Last rental of clubs to play Art on the Green mini-golf is an hour before the course closes.)

Join in the conversation on Twitter: #ArtMuseumDay

Check out what else is on view at AMOA-Arthouse:
http://amoa-arthouse.org/exhibitions/

 

AAMD Art Museum Day at AMOA-Arthouse

Austin Auto Show

May 18-20, 2012    10am-10pm Friday and Saturday • 10 am-6pm Sunday     Austin Convention Center 

The Austin Automobile Dealers Association proudly presents the 2012 Austin Auto Show, now bigger and better than ever. On display will be some of this year’s most anticipated car models, full of cutting edge technology and style. This is the perfect opportunity to compare brands and models for virtually all manufacturers under one roof in the perfect setting. Whether you are a car enthusiast, first time car buyer or simply just looking for something to do with the family over the weekend, there is definitely something for everyone at the show. Make sure to bring the kiddos and have their picture taken with a real Avenger character from Marvel.

Schedule

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$5 pre-sale; $7 at door
Free for children 12 and under

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Movies @ Top Notch

Top Notch Movies

Next Movie Night: Friday May 18th, showing Toy Story for the kiddos.  7 pm

Next Hot Rod Night: Saturday May 19th – 8 pm

 

Bicycle Love Story

May 18th & 19th  Emma Barrientos Mexican American Center

Featuring  onstage bicycling.  Actors pedal as they perform their lines.  Choreographed bicycle dances, spoken word poetry, and a dj spinning a live musical score, all on the Emma S. Barrientos MACC Zócalo/Plaza.

The cast members include several singer-musicians, poets, dancers, and most are actual  bicycle enthusiasts.  Some of these performers don’t even own a car, prefering to rely on a bicycle for personal transportation — which is saying a lot in Texas!

FREE ADMISSION

More information:  512-974-3789  maccaustin.org

 

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Bike to Work Day

May 18th is officially BIKE TO WORK Day in Austin and this year marks the 56th anniversary of Bike to Work Day, started by the League of American Bicyclists.  The month of May has also been officially designated as National Bike Month.

The special event has been adopted nationwide and is meant to inspire people to ditch their gas-guzzlers and meet fellow commuters along the way to work.  The 2011 B2W Day in Austin is looking to be the largest yet and there will be dozens of Morning and Afternoon commuting stations for participants to eat breakfast, enjoy refreshments and meet fellow cyclists.

Bike to Work Day Station Maps

National Bike to Work Day Happy Hour

When: Friday, May 18, from 5 to 7pm

Where: Bicycle Sport Shop- Lamar, 517 S. Lamar Blvd (map)
& Bicycle Sport Shop- Parmer, 9900 W. Parmer Lane (map)
Make a pit stop during your evening commute and join Bicycle Sport Shop for some beverages and light appetizers from local restaraunts.

Weekend Farmers Markets

Farmers Markets

Barton Creek Farmers Market - 9:00am to 1:00pm every Saturday, rain or shine. The Barton Creek Farmers Market cultivates both economic growth and community health by providing a weekly, open-air market in an urban setting. Our vendors sell only what they grow or produce. We bring the heart and soul of Texas growers and manufacturers directly to you!

Hope Farmers Market – Sundays  (East Austin) 11 am – 3 pm. HOPE Farmers Market is located on the corner of E. 5th & Waller St., in the downtown area. The unique Pine Street Station is a convenient and comfortable Sunday gathering space for artists and residents to connect with friends, fresh foods and local merchants and to learn more about local community programs.

SFC Farmers Market – Downtown, Sunset Valley and The Triangle – Downtown and Sunset Valley are Saturdays from 9 am – 1 pm, Triangle is Wed. 4 pm – 8 pm. The Austin Farmers’ Market is a project of Sustainable Food Center (SFC), a local 501 (c)(3) non-profit that creates opportunities for individuals to make healthy food choices and to participate in a vibrant, local food system.

Lakeway Farmers Markets -    Sundays 9am – 1 pm  620 and Lakeway Blvd. The Lakeway Commons Farmers Market is focussed on providing the surrounding neighborhoods with local, healthy, affordable food for children and adults. We believe that small family farms are essential to the local, sustainable agricultural economy, and they are committed to making economic and educational connections between residents and local farmers.

Green Gate Farms  - Green Gate Farms is located in Austin’s historic greenbelt, on the east side of town near Farmer to Market Road (FM) 969 (MLK).  Saturday Tours - Every Saturday at noon, a farmer takes guests on an in-depth hands-on, tasting tour of our certified organic farm. You will explore a historic barn, a farm stand and CSA area that serves neighbors of all incomes, children’s garden with Magic Treehouse (perfect for well-behaved children), and livestock area featuring rare breed animals, such a Guinea Hogs, Barbadoe sheep, chickens, goats and ducks. And if our pony is at the intown farm, she may be available for pony cart rides. This unforgettable tour engages people of all ages. The fee is just $5 per person (free for current CSA members).* Fridays at the Farm “Fridays at the Farm,” beginning at 10 a.m, was created to provide a morning outing for families with small children. This is an opportunity to enjoy the farm at no cost, picnic in Children’s Garden, play in Magic Treehouse and relax.

Weekend Brewery Tours

Brewery Tours

Independence Brewery - Join us for our monthly brewery tour and beer tasting. Entrance to the Tour and Beer Tasting is from 1:00-2:00 pm. The brewery will remain open to 3:00 pm for your leisurely enjoyment. 1st Saturday of each month.

Jester King Brewery –  Located on Fitzhugh Rd. just past Thirsty Planet. They do tasting/tours every Saturday. They are open from 1 – 3 pm. Don’t forget your I.D. This tour is $10

Live Oak Brewery – They have revised the tour schedule. Tours are now only twice a month. Check website to rsvp. Tours are free, last about an hour and a half, and you must bring a picture ID in order to taste the beer. 

Thirsty Planet – Tours every Saturday at 11 and 1:30. Go to website to get tickets.

512 Brewing –   Tours and tastings on Saturdays  - You need to RSVP on their Eventbrite page    Tours are FREE! 

Hops and Grain –   Drop by our east Austin warehouse and see what we are up to and share a beer with us. Our brewery and tap room are open every Friday (2-6) and Saturday(12-4), for a tours of our facility and a sample of our brews. For big parties please contact us in advance at tours@hopsandgrain.com. See you soon.

Austin Beerworks - We’re located at 3009 Industrial Terrace in north central Austin, near Mopac and 183. Check out the events page to learn about scheduled brewery tours and pay us a visit. They are doing tours through Eventbrite – check their their Twitter and Facebook for details

Good Libations Brewery –  We are a start-up Micro Brewery in Austin, TX. We are still in our start-up phase and have plans to enter into the Austin market in 2012. 900 Old Koenig Lane
Austin, TX 78756

South Austin Brewing  (Grand Opening 2/11) I will keep you updated on future tours. Check their Facebook page, it looks like they may have Sat. tours

Circle Brewing - Circle Brewing Co. LLC 2340 W Braker Ln., Suite B.  Check their Facebook page for future tours.

 Twisted X -  Twisted X Brewing Company: BWBC, Inc.  3200 West Whitestone Boulevard C#1, Cedar Park TX 78613. Twisted X’s mission is to create a new Texas styled Mexican beer market – “Tex Mex Beer” – Their first tour is 3/17 through Eventbrite

Adelberts (opening 3/24) , Argus Cidery  , Austin Eastciders  – limited, special or no tours at the moment for these – but I will keep you updated

Bob Bullock 1st Saturday

First Saturdays
The first Saturday of every month
2 – 6 p.m.
FREE

The Bob Bullock Museum offers FREE admission to the exhibits from 2 – 6 p.m. on the first Saturday of each month with First Saturdays. Visitors can also take advantage of the monthly thematic TEXplorations Family Story Time from 2 – 3 p.m. on First Saturdays.

 

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Visiting Lecturer Series: Irene Hofmann

May 24, 2012 // 7pm

 Jones Center Community Room

FREE and open to the public
Reserved seating for members.
RSVP for seating reservation
“For her lecture at AMOA-Arthouse, Irene Hofmann will speak about theupcoming exhibition More Real? Art in the Age of Truthiness. This large-scale exhibition will explore our shifting experience of reality today. With an international, intergenerational roster of artists, several newly-commissioned works, an architectural intervention by Los Angeles-based architect and designer Greg Lynn, More Real? will be one of the most ambitious exhibitions presented at SITE in recent history.

Irene Hofmann is SITE Santa Fe’s Phillips Director and Chief Curator. She joined SITE in October 2010 after serving as Executive Director and Curator of the Contemporary Museum in Baltimore for nearly five years. In addition to her most recent position in Baltimore, she has held positions at the Orange County Museum of Art in Newport Beach, California; Cranbrook Art Museum in Bloomfield Hills, Michigan; the Art Institute of Chicago; the Walker Art Center in Minneapolis, and the New Museum of Contemporary Art in New York.”

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Weekend Farmers Markets

Barton Creek Farmers Market - 9:00am to 1:00pm every Saturday, rain or shine. The Barton Creek Farmers Market cultivates both economic growth and community health by providing a weekly, open-air market in an urban setting. Our vendors sell only what they grow or produce. We bring the heart and soul of Texas growers and manufacturers directly to you!

Hope Farmers Market – Sundays  (East Austin) 11 am – 3 pm. HOPE Farmers Market is located on the corner of E. 5th & Waller St., in the downtown area. The unique Pine Street Station is a convenient and comfortable Sunday gathering space for artists and residents to connect with friends, fresh foods and local merchants and to learn more about local community programs.

SFC Farmers Market – Downtown, Sunset Valley and The Triangle – Downtown and Sunset Valley are Saturdays from 9 am – 1 pm, Triangle is Wed. 4 pm – 8 pm. The Austin Farmers’ Market is a project of Sustainable Food Center (SFC), a local 501 (c)(3) non-profit that creates opportunities for individuals to make healthy food choices and to participate in a vibrant, local food system.

Lakeway Farmers Markets -    Sundays 9am – 1 pm  620 and Lakeway Blvd. The Lakeway Commons Farmers Market is focussed on providing the surrounding neighborhoods with local, healthy, affordable food for children and adults. We believe that small family farms are essential to the local, sustainable agricultural economy, and they are committed to making economic and educational connections between residents and local farmers.

Green Gate Farms  - Green Gate Farms is located in Austin’s historic greenbelt, on the east side of town near Farmer to Market Road (FM) 969 (MLK).  Saturday Tours - Every Saturday at noon, a farmer takes guests on an in-depth hands-on, tasting tour of our certified organic farm. You will explore a historic barn, a farm stand and CSA area that serves neighbors of all incomes, children’s garden with Magic Treehouse (perfect for well-behaved children), and livestock area featuring rare breed animals, such a Guinea Hogs, Barbadoe sheep, chickens, goats and ducks. And if our pony is at the intown farm, she may be available for pony cart rides. This unforgettable tour engages people of all ages. The fee is just $5 per person (free for current CSA members).* Fridays at the Farm “Fridays at the Farm,” beginning at 10 a.m, was created to provide a morning outing for families with small children. This is an opportunity to enjoy the farm at no cost, picnic in Children’s Garden, play in Magic Treehouse and relax.

Weekend Farmer’s Markets

Barton Creek Farmers Market - 9:00am to 1:00pm every Saturday, rain or shine. The Barton Creek Farmers Market cultivates both economic growth and community health by providing a weekly, open-air market in an urban setting. Our vendors sell only what they grow or produce. We bring the heart and soul of Texas growers and manufacturers directly to you!

Hope Farmers Market – Sundays  (East Austin) 11 am – 3 pm. HOPE Farmers Market is located on the corner of E. 5th & Waller St., in the downtown area. The unique Pine Street Station is a convenient and comfortable Sunday gathering space for artists and residents to connect with friends, fresh foods and local merchants and to learn more about local community programs.

SFC Farmers Market – Downtown, Sunset Valley and The Triangle – Downtown and Sunset Valley are Saturdays from 9 am – 1 pm, Triangle is Wed. 4 pm – 8 pm. The Austin Farmers’ Market is a project of Sustainable Food Center (SFC), a local 501 (c)(3) non-profit that creates opportunities for individuals to make healthy food choices and to participate in a vibrant, local food system.

Lakeway Farmers Markets -    Sundays 9am – 1 pm  620 and Lakeway Blvd. The Lakeway Commons Farmers Market is focussed on providing the surrounding neighborhoods with local, healthy, affordable food for children and adults. We believe that small family farms are essential to the local, sustainable agricultural economy, and they are committed to making economic and educational connections between residents and local farmers.

Green Gate Farms  - Green Gate Farms is located in Austin’s historic greenbelt, on the east side of town near Farmer to Market Road (FM) 969 (MLK).  Saturday Tours - Every Saturday at noon, a farmer takes guests on an in-depth hands-on, tasting tour of our certified organic farm. You will explore a historic barn, a farm stand and CSA area that serves neighbors of all incomes, children’s garden with Magic Treehouse (perfect for well-behaved children), and livestock area featuring rare breed animals, such a Guinea Hogs, Barbadoe sheep, chickens, goats and ducks. And if our pony is at the intown farm, she may be available for pony cart rides. This unforgettable tour engages people of all ages. The fee is just $5 per person (free for current CSA members).* Fridays at the Farm “Fridays at the Farm,” beginning at 10 a.m, was created to provide a morning outing for families with small children. This is an opportunity to enjoy the farm at no cost, picnic in Children’s Garden, play in Magic Treehouse and relax.

Weekend Farmers Markets

Barton Creek Farmers Market - 9:00am to 1:00pm every Saturday, rain or shine. The Barton Creek Farmers Market cultivates both economic growth and community health by providing a weekly, open-air market in an urban setting. Our vendors sell only what they grow or produce. We bring the heart and soul of Texas growers and manufacturers directly to you!

Hope Farmers Market – Sundays  (East Austin) 11 am – 3 pm. HOPE Farmers Market is located on the corner of E. 5th & Waller St., in the downtown area. The unique Pine Street Station is a convenient and comfortable Sunday gathering space for artists and residents to connect with friends, fresh foods and local merchants and to learn more about local community programs.

SFC Farmers Market – Downtown, Sunset Valley and The Triangle – Downtown and Sunset Valley are Saturdays from 9 am – 1 pm, Triangle is Wed. 4 pm – 8 pm. The Austin Farmers’ Market is a project of Sustainable Food Center (SFC), a local 501 (c)(3) non-profit that creates opportunities for individuals to make healthy food choices and to participate in a vibrant, local food system.

Lakeway Farmers Markets -    Sundays 9am – 1 pm  620 and Lakeway Blvd. The Lakeway Commons Farmers Market is focussed on providing the surrounding neighborhoods with local, healthy, affordable food for children and adults. We believe that small family farms are essential to the local, sustainable agricultural economy, and they are committed to making economic and educational connections between residents and local farmers.

Green Gate Farms  - Green Gate Farms is located in Austin’s historic greenbelt, on the east side of town near Farmer to Market Road (FM) 969 (MLK).  Saturday Tours - Every Saturday at noon, a farmer takes guests on an in-depth hands-on, tasting tour of our certified organic farm. You will explore a historic barn, a farm stand and CSA area that serves neighbors of all incomes, children’s garden with Magic Treehouse (perfect for well-behaved children), and livestock area featuring rare breed animals, such a Guinea Hogs, Barbadoe sheep, chickens, goats and ducks. And if our pony is at the intown farm, she may be available for pony cart rides. This unforgettable tour engages people of all ages. The fee is just $5 per person (free for current CSA members).* Fridays at the Farm “Fridays at the Farm,” beginning at 10 a.m, was created to provide a morning outing for families with small children. This is an opportunity to enjoy the farm at no cost, picnic in Children’s Garden, play in Magic Treehouse and relax.

Weekend Farmers Markets

Barton Creek Farmers Market - 9:00am to 1:00pm every Saturday, rain or shine. The Barton Creek Farmers Market cultivates both economic growth and community health by providing a weekly, open-air market in an urban setting. Our vendors sell only what they grow or produce. We bring the heart and soul of Texas growers and manufacturers directly to you!

Hope Farmers Market – Sundays  (East Austin) 11 am – 3 pm. HOPE Farmers Market is located on the corner of E. 5th & Waller St., in the downtown area. The unique Pine Street Station is a convenient and comfortable Sunday gathering space for artists and residents to connect with friends, fresh foods and local merchants and to learn more about local community programs.

SFC Farmers Market – Downtown, Sunset Valley and The Triangle – Downtown and Sunset Valley are Saturdays from 9 am – 1 pm, Triangle is Wed. 4 pm – 8 pm. The Austin Farmers’ Market is a project of Sustainable Food Center (SFC), a local 501 (c)(3) non-profit that creates opportunities for individuals to make healthy food choices and to participate in a vibrant, local food system.

Lakeway Farmers Markets -    Sundays 9am – 1 pm  620 and Lakeway Blvd. The Lakeway Commons Farmers Market is focussed on providing the surrounding neighborhoods with local, healthy, affordable food for children and adults. We believe that small family farms are essential to the local, sustainable agricultural economy, and they are committed to making economic and educational connections between residents and local farmers.

Green Gate Farms  - Green Gate Farms is located in Austin’s historic greenbelt, on the east side of town near Farmer to Market Road (FM) 969 (MLK).  Saturday Tours - Every Saturday at noon, a farmer takes guests on an in-depth hands-on, tasting tour of our certified organic farm. You will explore a historic barn, a farm stand and CSA area that serves neighbors of all incomes, children’s garden with Magic Treehouse (perfect for well-behaved children), and livestock area featuring rare breed animals, such a Guinea Hogs, Barbadoe sheep, chickens, goats and ducks. And if our pony is at the intown farm, she may be available for pony cart rides. This unforgettable tour engages people of all ages. The fee is just $5 per person (free for current CSA members).* Fridays at the Farm “Fridays at the Farm,” beginning at 10 a.m, was created to provide a morning outing for families with small children. This is an opportunity to enjoy the farm at no cost, picnic in Children’s Garden, play in Magic Treehouse and relax.

Weekend Farmers Markets

Barton Creek Farmers Market - 9:00am to 1:00pm every Saturday, rain or shine. The Barton Creek Farmers Market cultivates both economic growth and community health by providing a weekly, open-air market in an urban setting. Our vendors sell only what they grow or produce. We bring the heart and soul of Texas growers and manufacturers directly to you!

Hope Farmers Market – Sundays  (East Austin) 11 am – 3 pm. HOPE Farmers Market is located on the corner of E. 5th & Waller St., in the downtown area. The unique Pine Street Station is a convenient and comfortable Sunday gathering space for artists and residents to connect with friends, fresh foods and local merchants and to learn more about local community programs.

SFC Farmers Market – Downtown, Sunset Valley and The Triangle – Downtown and Sunset Valley are Saturdays from 9 am – 1 pm, Triangle is Wed. 4 pm – 8 pm. The Austin Farmers’ Market is a project of Sustainable Food Center (SFC), a local 501 (c)(3) non-profit that creates opportunities for individuals to make healthy food choices and to participate in a vibrant, local food system.

Lakeway Farmers Markets -    Sundays 9am – 1 pm  620 and Lakeway Blvd. The Lakeway Commons Farmers Market is focussed on providing the surrounding neighborhoods with local, healthy, affordable food for children and adults. We believe that small family farms are essential to the local, sustainable agricultural economy, and they are committed to making economic and educational connections between residents and local farmers.

Green Gate Farms  - Green Gate Farms is located in Austin’s historic greenbelt, on the east side of town near Farmer to Market Road (FM) 969 (MLK).  Saturday Tours - Every Saturday at noon, a farmer takes guests on an in-depth hands-on, tasting tour of our certified organic farm. You will explore a historic barn, a farm stand and CSA area that serves neighbors of all incomes, children’s garden with Magic Treehouse (perfect for well-behaved children), and livestock area featuring rare breed animals, such a Guinea Hogs, Barbadoe sheep, chickens, goats and ducks. And if our pony is at the intown farm, she may be available for pony cart rides. This unforgettable tour engages people of all ages. The fee is just $5 per person (free for current CSA members).* Fridays at the Farm “Fridays at the Farm,” beginning at 10 a.m, was created to provide a morning outing for families with small children. This is an opportunity to enjoy the farm at no cost, picnic in Children’s Garden, play in Magic Treehouse and relax.

Weekend Brewery Tours

Jester King Brewery –  Located on Fitzhugh Rd. just past Thirsty Planet. They do tasting/tours every Saturday. They are open from 1 – 3 pm. Don’t forget your I.D. This tour is $10

Live Oak Brewery – They have revised the tour schedule. Tours are now only twice a month. Check website to rsvp. Tours are free, last about an hour and a half, and you must bring a picture ID in order to taste the beer. 

Thirsty Planet – Tours every Saturday at 11 and 1:30. Go to website to get tickets.

512 Brewing –   Tours and tastings on Saturdays  - You need to RSVP on their Eventbrite page    Tours are FREE! 

Hops and Grain –   Drop by our east Austin warehouse and see what we are up to and share a beer with us. Our brewery and tap room are open every Friday (2-6) and Saturday(12-4), for a tours of our facility and a sample of our brews. For big parties please contact us in advance at tours@hopsandgrain.com. See you soon.

Austin Beerworks - We’re located at 3009 Industrial Terrace in north central Austin, near Mopac and 183. Check out the events page to learn about scheduled brewery tours and pay us a visit. They are doing tours through Eventbrite – check their their Twitter and Facebook for details

Good Libations Brewery –  We are a start-up Micro Brewery in Austin, TX. We are still in our start-up phase and have plans to enter into the Austin market in 2012. 900 Old Koenig Lane
Austin, TX 78756

South Austin Brewing  (Grand Opening 2/11) I will keep you updated on future tours.

Circle Brewing - Circle Brewing Co. LLC 2340 W Braker Ln., Suite B.  Check their Facebook page for future tours.

 Twisted X -  Twisted X Brewing Company: BWBC, Inc.  3200 West Whitestone Boulevard C#1, Cedar Park TX 78613. Twisted X’s mission is to create a new Texas styled Mexican beer market – “Tex Mex Beer” – Their first tour is 3/17 through Eventbrite

Adelberts (opening 3/24) , Argus Cidery  , Austin Eastciders  – limited, special or no tours at the moment for these – but I will keep you updated

Weekend Brewery Tours

Jester King Brewery –  Located on Fitzhugh Rd. just past Thirsty Planet. They do tasting/tours every Saturday. They are open from 1 – 3 pm. Don’t forget your I.D. This tour is $10

Live Oak Brewery – They have revised the tour schedule. Tours are now only twice a month. Check website to rsvp. Tours are free, last about an hour and a half, and you must bring a picture ID in order to taste the beer. 

Thirsty Planet – Tours every Saturday at 11 and 1:30. Go to website to get tickets.

512 Brewing –   Tours and tastings on Saturdays  - You need to RSVP on their Eventbrite page    Tours are FREE! 

Hops and Grain –   Drop by our east Austin warehouse and see what we are up to and share a beer with us. Our brewery and tap room are open every Friday (2-6) and Saturday(12-4), for a tours of our facility and a sample of our brews. For big parties please contact us in advance at tours@hopsandgrain.com. See you soon.

Austin Beerworks - We’re located at 3009 Industrial Terrace in north central Austin, near Mopac and 183. Check out the events page to learn about scheduled brewery tours and pay us a visit. They are doing tours through Eventbrite – check their their Twitter and Facebook for details

Good Libations Brewery –  We are a start-up Micro Brewery in Austin, TX. We are still in our start-up phase and have plans to enter into the Austin market in 2012. 900 Old Koenig Lane
Austin, TX 78756

South Austin Brewing  (Grand Opening 2/11) I will keep you updated on future tours.

Circle Brewing - Circle Brewing Co. LLC 2340 W Braker Ln., Suite B.  Check their Facebook page for future tours.

 Twisted X -  Twisted X Brewing Company: BWBC, Inc.  3200 West Whitestone Boulevard C#1, Cedar Park TX 78613. Twisted X’s mission is to create a new Texas styled Mexican beer market – “Tex Mex Beer” – Their first tour is 3/17 through Eventbrite

Adelberts (opening 3/24) , Argus Cidery  , Austin Eastciders  – limited, special or no tours at the moment for these – but I will keep you updated

Weekend Brewery Tours

Jester King Brewery –  Located on Fitzhugh Rd. just past Thirsty Planet. They do tasting/tours every Saturday. They are open from 1 – 3 pm. Don’t forget your I.D. This tour is $10

Live Oak Brewery – They have revised the tour schedule. Tours are now only twice a month. Check website to rsvp. Tours are free, last about an hour and a half, and you must bring a picture ID in order to taste the beer. 

Thirsty Planet – Tours every Saturday at 11 and 1:30. Go to website to get tickets.

512 Brewing –   Tours and tastings on Saturdays  - You need to RSVP on their Eventbrite page    Tours are FREE! 

Hops and Grain –   Drop by our east Austin warehouse and see what we are up to and share a beer with us. Our brewery and tap room are open every Friday (2-6) and Saturday(12-4), for a tours of our facility and a sample of our brews. For big parties please contact us in advance at tours@hopsandgrain.com. See you soon.

Austin Beerworks - We’re located at 3009 Industrial Terrace in north central Austin, near Mopac and 183. Check out the events page to learn about scheduled brewery tours and pay us a visit. They are doing tours through Eventbrite – check their their Twitter and Facebook for details

Good Libations Brewery –  We are a start-up Micro Brewery in Austin, TX. We are still in our start-up phase and have plans to enter into the Austin market in 2012. 900 Old Koenig Lane
Austin, TX 78756

South Austin Brewing  (Grand Opening 2/11) I will keep you updated on future tours.

Circle Brewing - Circle Brewing Co. LLC 2340 W Braker Ln., Suite B.  Check their Facebook page for future tours.

 Twisted X -  Twisted X Brewing Company: BWBC, Inc.  3200 West Whitestone Boulevard C#1, Cedar Park TX 78613. Twisted X’s mission is to create a new Texas styled Mexican beer market – “Tex Mex Beer” – Their first tour is 3/17 through Eventbrite

Adelberts (opening 3/24) , Argus Cidery  , Austin Eastciders  – limited, special or no tours at the moment for these – but I will keep you updated

Weekend Brewery Tours

Independence Brewery - Join us for our monthly brewery tour and beer tasting. Entrance to the Tour and Beer Tasting is from 1:00-2:00 pm. The brewery will remain open to 3:00 pm for your leisurely enjoyment. 1st Saturday of each month.

Jester King Brewery –  Located on Fitzhugh Rd. just past Thirsty Planet. They do tasting/tours every Saturday. They are open from 1 – 3 pm. Don’t forget your I.D. This tour is $10

Live Oak Brewery – They have revised the tour schedule. Tours are now only twice a month. Check website to rsvp. Tours are free, last about an hour and a half, and you must bring a picture ID in order to taste the beer. 

Thirsty Planet – Tours every Saturday at 11 and 1:30. Go to website to get tickets.

512 Brewing –   Tours and tastings on Saturdays  - You need to RSVP on their Eventbrite page    Tours are FREE! 

Hops and Grain –   Drop by our east Austin warehouse and see what we are up to and share a beer with us. Our brewery and tap room are open every Friday (2-6) and Saturday(12-4), for a tours of our facility and a sample of our brews. For big parties please contact us in advance at tours@hopsandgrain.com. See you soon.

Austin Beerworks - We’re located at 3009 Industrial Terrace in north central Austin, near Mopac and 183. Check out the events page to learn about scheduled brewery tours and pay us a visit. They are doing tours through Eventbrite – check their their Twitter and Facebook for details

Good Libations Brewery –  We are a start-up Micro Brewery in Austin, TX. We are still in our start-up phase and have plans to enter into the Austin market in 2012. 900 Old Koenig Lane
Austin, TX 78756

South Austin Brewing  (Grand Opening 2/11) I will keep you updated on future tours.

Circle Brewing - Circle Brewing Co. LLC 2340 W Braker Ln., Suite B.  Check their Facebook page for future tours.

 Twisted X -  Twisted X Brewing Company: BWBC, Inc.  3200 West Whitestone Boulevard C#1, Cedar Park TX 78613. Twisted X’s mission is to create a new Texas styled Mexican beer market – “Tex Mex Beer” – Their first tour is 3/17 through Eventbrite

Adelberts (opening 3/24) , Argus Cidery  , Austin Eastciders  – limited, special or no tours at the moment for these – but I will keep you updated