Jeff Johnston on Muscial Saw AND telephone, i’m not kidding
Ok the glaring omission from March what to do in Austin blog post is….SXSW – there’s just too much, it’s probably all cool, and there is most certainly many other blogs & sites devoted to what to do & where to go those 10 days from March 12th to March 22nd…so google it.
on with the show!
Austin Restaurant Week
When: well this started Feb 28th but goes thru March 3rd – then again March 7th – 1oth
Where: restaurants all over town – www.restaurantweekaustin.com for the deets
Why: benefits sustainable food center AND you get a good excuse to eat in delish new restaurants
American Sabor: Latinos in US popular Music
When: NOW till May 9th
Where: Bob Bullock Texas State History Museum
What: a temporary exhibit and the first of it’s kind to tell the story of the profound influence and impact of Latinos in American popular music. It has artifacts from legends such as Richie Valens, interactive kiosks, listening stations, a dance floor – woohoo! tons of hands on check it out kinda stuff. My kids will LOVE this – here’s the website SABOR
Rare Magazine March Issue Launch Party – THE MUSIC ISSUE
Cowboy Breakfast
When: Friday March 5th at 6 am (YES)
What: the official kick off to the Star of Texas Fair & Rodeo – read HERE
Where: Auditorium Shores
Texas Independance Day 5k Run & Parade
When: Saturday March 6th 8am for the Run – Parade at 9:30
Where: 5k starts at the South side end of the Congress Bridge and the parade goes up Congress
celebratetexas.org for all the events surrounding Texas Independence Day
Explore UT
When: Saturday March 6th 11-5
Where: ALL over UT campus – Hence “explore”
What: Giant open house at University of Texas at Austin. 300 activitis across campus, all ages, all realms, Art, Science, culture. It really is one of the most fun and amazing things I have ever gone to or taken my kids to. It’s soooo huge that you really must plan – so check out progams & activities on the website http://www.utexas.edu/events/exploreut
It’s My Park Day
When: Saturday March 6th
What: volunteers work on beautifying and cleaning and sprucing up our gorgeous Austin Parks. This year they are adding an Art component incorporating some natural materials found in the parks. Cool to the Max – sign up for a park project HERE
Ethan Azarian – Kid Friendly Music Show
Ethan Art
When: Saturday March 6th 5p,-6
Where: Central Market – north Lamar Location
Ethan is a clever songwriter & amazing aritst, and Jeff Johnston will be playing the musical saw – a sight not to be missed! These guys actually played at my daughter’s 3rd birthday party (minus the saw) and much dancing and tomfoolery occured. Get food and let the kids play. Perfect Austin
Zilker Kite Festival
When: Sunday March 7th 10am -5pm
What: I’m scared to talk about this cos of the recent weather – BUT – it’s the most magical sight, so if it’s good weather at least drive by – kites, hundreds, in the air, happy people – you can’t beat it. Crazy big kites, funky home made ones, kids galore. Demos & contets. Zilkerkitefestival.com – oh yeah and FREE!
RE BarCamp Austin
When: Thursday March 11th – noon to 6 and an afterparty!
What: a fun cool “un” conference for anyone in the real estate world (or any other world — PR, Marketing, etc) who wants to improve their social media game and it’s FREE
Where: Third Base Downtown – 1717 W 6th Street; Austin, TX
Please visit the website REBarcampAustin to RSVP
The Rodeo starts March 12th – i’m technically not supportive of it as I don’t agree with the animal treatment ect…BUT there are good concerts and the Midway is good wholesome fun – so google it 🙂
Soooo, i will counter that with the….
VEGAN bake sale!
Last one someone made vegan donuts. delish
When: Taking place during SXSW on Friday march 19th 12-6
Where: At Club Deville during the Brooklyn Vegan day show – rad
Why – raising money for Food For Life – which sent aide to Haiti earthquake and now will probalby also be helping Chilean earthquake victims.
Here’s the Facebook Event Invite
A Passion For Plants: An East Austin Garden Fair
When: Saturday March 21st 10 am-4pm
Where: Govalle Park, 5200 Bolm Road
What: Gardening the Earth-Kind Way” will be the theme of this year’s event. hands-on demonstrations of how to landscape with edible plants for you and the wildlife in your neighborhood. FREE – kid friendly, tips, free plants, booths. here are the DETAILS
Austin Twestival
When: Wednesday March 25th
What: it speakes for itself: Twitter + Festival = Charity 0r as another person put it “Social Rockstars for Social Good” – in other words a giant tweet up of festival proportions to raise money for charty – this VIDEO from last year explains it perfectly, and here’s the website TWESTIVAL AUSTIN
Zilker Garden Festival
When: Saturday March 27th & Sunday March 29th 10am-5pm – $5 Adults, $3 Children (3-12 yrs.)
Parking $3
What: must be spring with all these gardening events! This is the 53rd year for this tradition. it’s essentialy a one-stop, garden-shopping experience. Bring your wagon. Buy Plants, partake in garden-themed arts and crafts, pottery, and unique jewelry. It’s Austin so there is live music, gardening talk, the annual Flower Show, and always fun Kids Corner.
Where: Zilker Botanical Gardends – Webiste HERE
Fashion Show Event at The Domain
When: March 26th & March 27th
What: Free fashion shows to kick off spring clothes & accessory trents – drool city…
Full Moon Yoga
When: woohoo this starts March 29th and of course is every full moon after till winter
It’s FREE it’s magical – read here FULL MOON YOGA
Guthrie Family Rides Again
When: March 31
Where: The Long Center, 701 Riverside
I adore Arlo Guthrie, since I was a kid, and i’ve never seen him, loving his dad Woody goes without saying, this tour is Arlo and his kids. A must
AND – Tim Burton’s Alice in Wonderland is released!
that is all – that is by no means all that’s happening that is just all i can muster up – feel free to add something in the comments or email me at [email protected] if you want me to add somthing groovy – i’m happy to update as i know there is more!
