http://www.examiner.com/x-15762-Austin-Cultural-Events-Examiner?cid=exrss-Austin-Cultural-Events-Examiner en-us Wed, 30 Dec 2009 03:06:34 -0700 Mon, 28 Dec 2009 10:23:30 -0700 BlogCFC http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss http://www.examiner.com/x-15762-Austin-Cultural-Events-Examiner~y2009m12d28-Whats-new-this-January-at-the-First-Friday-Art-Walk?cid=exrss-Austin-Cultural-Events-Examiner One of my New Year’s Resolutions is to finally visit Fredericksburg when they are hosting their monthly First Friday Art Walk. Friday, January 8th will mark the first event for the New Year as well as decade. The Fredericksburg Art Gal... Fredericksburg First Friday Art Walk galleries Mon, 28 Dec 2009 10:23:30 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-15762-Austin-Cultural-Events-Examiner~y2009m12d28-Whats-new-this-January-at-the-First-Friday-Art-Walk?cid=exrss-Austin-Cultural-Events-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-15762-Austin-Cultural-Events-Examiner~y2009m12d22-Book-Review-Growth-of-the-Soil-by-Knut-Hamsun?cid=exrss-Austin-Cultural-Events-Examiner It is not uncommon for a writer to become more known for his reputation than actual work. Not that the work isn’t of quality, just that it is easier for the public to cling to one’s outrageous political beliefs or one’s tragic li... Books Tue, 22 Dec 2009 10:35:04 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-15762-Austin-Cultural-Events-Examiner~y2009m12d22-Book-Review-Growth-of-the-Soil-by-Knut-Hamsun?cid=exrss-Austin-Cultural-Events-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-15762-Austin-Cultural-Events-Examiner~y2009m12d19-Movie-Review-Its-a-Wonderful-Life?cid=exrss-Austin-Cultural-Events-Examiner If the mere image of Jimmy Stewart and Christmas makes you want to skip over this review-don't. You are just the person I want to read this. Up until the age of 29, I had never watched the Frank Capra Classic It's A Wonderful Life, simply ... Sat, 19 Dec 2009 20:28:18 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-15762-Austin-Cultural-Events-Examiner~y2009m12d19-Movie-Review-Its-a-Wonderful-Life?cid=exrss-Austin-Cultural-Events-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-15762-Austin-Cultural-Events-Examiner~y2009m12d16-Main-Street-Christmas-with-john-Arthur-martinez?cid=exrss-Austin-Cultural-Events-Examiner  If you’re looking to hear some great music coupled with some holiday festivity, you can come and swing by the Uptown Marble Theater in Marble Falls this Saturday, December 19th. John Arthur martinez is continuing to celebrate the r... Marble Falls john Arthur martinez Wed, 16 Dec 2009 14:14:30 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-15762-Austin-Cultural-Events-Examiner~y2009m12d16-Main-Street-Christmas-with-john-Arthur-martinez?cid=exrss-Austin-Cultural-Events-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-15762-Austin-Cultural-Events-Examiner~y2009m12d15-Get-drunk-on-love-and-full-on-brunch-at-Flat-Creek?cid=exrss-Austin-Cultural-Events-Examiner This weekend it becomes time for the Almost Christmas specials at Flat Creek Estate winery. Beginning Friday, Saturday and Sunday (18,19, and 20th respectively), the winery will be offering brunch as well as extending its hours. Weekend hour... wineries Tue, 15 Dec 2009 12:15:57 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-15762-Austin-Cultural-Events-Examiner~y2009m12d15-Get-drunk-on-love-and-full-on-brunch-at-Flat-Creek?cid=exrss-Austin-Cultural-Events-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-15762-Austin-Cultural-Events-Examiner~y2009m12d14-Christmas-comedy-at-the-Silver-Spur-in-Salado?cid=exrss-Austin-Cultural-Events-Examiner This December 18th and 19th, the Salado Silver Spur Theater is hosting its performance of “Do You See What I See?” The performance can be described as: “It's Christmas Eve in the Golden Age of Television, and the crew a... Salado Mon, 14 Dec 2009 10:08:54 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-15762-Austin-Cultural-Events-Examiner~y2009m12d14-Christmas-comedy-at-the-Silver-Spur-in-Salado?cid=exrss-Austin-Cultural-Events-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-15762-Austin-Cultural-Events-Examiner~y2009m12d11-Port--Stilton-Tasting-at-Becker-Vineyards-December-12--13?cid=exrss-Austin-Cultural-Events-Examiner Go Texan Wine announces Becker Vineyards’ Port & Stilton Tasting on December 12th and 13th. Becker Vineyards’ website describes the event as: “The Vintage Port will be paired with a strong, delicious and pungent blue chee... wineries Fri, 11 Dec 2009 13:36:41 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-15762-Austin-Cultural-Events-Examiner~y2009m12d11-Port--Stilton-Tasting-at-Becker-Vineyards-December-12--13?cid=exrss-Austin-Cultural-Events-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-15762-Austin-Cultural-Events-Examiner~y2009m12d10-DVD-Review-Remembered-Earth-New-Mexicos-High-Desert?cid=exrss-Austin-Cultural-Events-Examiner It is here on this cold December day just a little less than three weeks shy of Christmas that I felt the warmth of New Mexico’s High Desert in my living room, after having watched John Grabowska’s documentary film, Remembered Earth: N... State & Nat'l Parks Thu, 10 Dec 2009 14:25:47 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-15762-Austin-Cultural-Events-Examiner~y2009m12d10-DVD-Review-Remembered-Earth-New-Mexicos-High-Desert?cid=exrss-Austin-Cultural-Events-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-15762-Austin-Cultural-Events-Examiner~y2009m12d9-The-National-Museum-of-the-Pacific-War-reopens?cid=exrss-Austin-Cultural-Events-Examiner December 7th marked the reopening of The National Museum of the Pacific War in Fredericksburg. The building underwent major expansions and now the website shows a flock of photos of what can be seen at the museum. According to the website: ... Fredericksburg Wed, 09 Dec 2009 10:16:05 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-15762-Austin-Cultural-Events-Examiner~y2009m12d9-The-National-Museum-of-the-Pacific-War-reopens?cid=exrss-Austin-Cultural-Events-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-15762-Austin-Cultural-Events-Examiner~y2009m12d7-Texas-wine-events-give-the-gift-of-wine-this-holiday-season?cid=exrss-Austin-Cultural-Events-Examiner Ok, maybe you’re having some trouble coming up with that perfect gift idea for that friend or relative who enjoys getting a bit tipsy during the holidays? Well, now there are many options to choose from. Not only can one give the gift ... wineries Mon, 07 Dec 2009 12:00:37 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-15762-Austin-Cultural-Events-Examiner~y2009m12d7-Texas-wine-events-give-the-gift-of-wine-this-holiday-season?cid=exrss-Austin-Cultural-Events-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-15762-Austin-Cultural-Events-Examiner~y2009m12d4-The-Cowboy-Christmas-Ball-at-the-Uptown-Marble-Theatre?cid=exrss-Austin-Cultural-Events-Examiner This Sunday, December 6th, Uptown Marble Theatre (located on Main Street in Marble Falls) will be hosting the Cowboy Christmas Ball. The show will present Michael Martin Murphy & the Rio Grande Band. The press release notes: “Micha... Marble Falls Fri, 04 Dec 2009 12:56:26 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-15762-Austin-Cultural-Events-Examiner~y2009m12d4-The-Cowboy-Christmas-Ball-at-the-Uptown-Marble-Theatre?cid=exrss-Austin-Cultural-Events-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-15762-Austin-Cultural-Events-Examiner~y2009m12d3-Spicewood-Vineyards-half-marathon-and-10-K-this-weekend?cid=exrss-Austin-Cultural-Events-Examiner This Saturday, December 5th, marks the first annual Spicewood Vineyards half marathon and 10 K. According to their recent press release: “Toys For Tots will be collecting donations of toys and cash for underprivileged children on race d... wineries Thu, 03 Dec 2009 12:02:33 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-15762-Austin-Cultural-Events-Examiner~y2009m12d3-Spicewood-Vineyards-half-marathon-and-10-K-this-weekend?cid=exrss-Austin-Cultural-Events-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-15762-Austin-Cultural-Events-Examiner~y2009m12d2-Meet-on-Main-in-Marble-Falls?cid=exrss-Austin-Cultural-Events-Examiner Meet on Main takes place on the 1st Thursday of every month between 5:00-8:00pm throughout Historic Main Street in Marble Falls, TX, according to a recent promo by the Historic Main Street Association. Some of the events include shopping at ... Marble Falls galleries eclectic shops Wed, 02 Dec 2009 12:43:21 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-15762-Austin-Cultural-Events-Examiner~y2009m12d2-Meet-on-Main-in-Marble-Falls?cid=exrss-Austin-Cultural-Events-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-15762-Austin-Cultural-Events-Examiner~y2009m12d1-First-Friday-Art-Walk-December-4?cid=exrss-Austin-Cultural-Events-Examiner December 4th marks the final First Friday Art Walk for year 2009. According to a recent promo courtesy of Fredericksburg Art Gallery, the Contemporary Masters Invitational continues. New works by 12 Texas artists will be featured. Their name... Fredericksburg First Friday Art Walk galleries wineries Tue, 01 Dec 2009 09:57:36 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-15762-Austin-Cultural-Events-Examiner~y2009m12d1-First-Friday-Art-Walk-December-4?cid=exrss-Austin-Cultural-Events-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-15762-Austin-Cultural-Events-Examiner~y2009m11d30-Book-Review-Up-Sht-Creek-A-Collection-of-Horrifyingly-True-Wilderness-Toilet-Misadventures?cid=exrss-Austin-Cultural-Events-Examiner With a title like that, how can anyone pass over this book, authored by river guide Joe Lindsay? I spotted this little gem while shopping in Gruene, Texas, and despite being a slim volume, Up Sh*t Creek is an equally humorous and disgusting collec... Books State & Nat'l Parks Gruene Mon, 30 Nov 2009 12:03:23 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-15762-Austin-Cultural-Events-Examiner~y2009m11d30-Book-Review-Up-Sht-Creek-A-Collection-of-Horrifyingly-True-Wilderness-Toilet-Misadventures?cid=exrss-Austin-Cultural-Events-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-15762-Austin-Cultural-Events-Examiner~y2009m11d29-A-weekend-at-the-Kimbell?cid=exrss-Austin-Cultural-Events-Examiner One of the more popular attractions in Ft. Worth is the Kimbell Art Museum. This past weekend I spent a day there, visiting both the latest attraction, which includes Michelangelo’s first painting, as well as also visiting the Modern Art Mus... Ft. Worth Sun, 29 Nov 2009 20:17:19 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-15762-Austin-Cultural-Events-Examiner~y2009m11d29-A-weekend-at-the-Kimbell?cid=exrss-Austin-Cultural-Events-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-15762-Austin-Cultural-Events-Examiner~y2009m11d24-Book-Review-Cruising-Paradise-Tales-by-Sam-Shepard?cid=exrss-Austin-Cultural-Events-Examiner Few writers only ever stick within the genre they excel. Many, in other words, will test out another form, either for practice or just to try on. But even fewer are those writers who excel in more than one form equally. Eugene O’Neill offers... Books Tue, 24 Nov 2009 12:12:55 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-15762-Austin-Cultural-Events-Examiner~y2009m11d24-Book-Review-Cruising-Paradise-Tales-by-Sam-Shepard?cid=exrss-Austin-Cultural-Events-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-15762-Austin-Cultural-Events-Examiner~y2009m11d23-Holiday-shop-this-Thanksgiving-weekend-at-Flat-Creek-Estate?cid=exrss-Austin-Cultural-Events-Examiner This Thanksgiving weekend, November 27th and 28th, Flat Creek Estate winery is offering a place to dine and drink from 11 am to 5 pm. In addition, their press release notes: “Meet local artisans and shop for unique gifts... Artists wil... wineries Mon, 23 Nov 2009 10:58:55 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-15762-Austin-Cultural-Events-Examiner~y2009m11d23-Holiday-shop-this-Thanksgiving-weekend-at-Flat-Creek-Estate?cid=exrss-Austin-Cultural-Events-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-15762-Austin-Cultural-Events-Examiner~y2009m11d20-Looking-for-a-weekend-getaway-Try-Canyon-Lake?cid=exrss-Austin-Cultural-Events-Examiner If you’re in search of a quiet weekend getaway, Canyon Lake is a great place to visit. With its scenic terrain and just minutes away from the historical district of Gruene, Canyon Lake offers both natural beauty and small town life. Lo... Gruene Canyon Lake Fri, 20 Nov 2009 14:26:45 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-15762-Austin-Cultural-Events-Examiner~y2009m11d20-Looking-for-a-weekend-getaway-Try-Canyon-Lake?cid=exrss-Austin-Cultural-Events-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-15762-Austin-Cultural-Events-Examiner~y2009m11d18-Texas-Parks-From-Austin-to-Big-Bend-National-Park-pt-8?cid=exrss-Austin-Cultural-Events-Examiner If you choose to visit Big Bend National Park, there are a number of hiking trails near the Chisos Mountains Lodge, all of which offer spectacular views. I hiked a number of those trails and they all vary in distance and difficulty. The rang... State & Nat'l Parks Wed, 18 Nov 2009 10:49:50 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-15762-Austin-Cultural-Events-Examiner~y2009m11d18-Texas-Parks-From-Austin-to-Big-Bend-National-Park-pt-8?cid=exrss-Austin-Cultural-Events-Examiner