Month: September 2017

ART 202 LOVES THE BIKE ZOO!

The Bike Zoo of Austin was thrilled to join  the DC Commission on the Arts and Humanities for the 2nd 202 Arts & Music in Canal Park! The city is treated to a full day of arts and music activities for the entire family. Featuring live performances, art exhibitions, interactive workshops and more. Plus DC’s biggest outdoor dance party to end the night. 2016 performers included George Clinton and Parliament Funkadelic, Amadou Koyate, DJ D-MAC, Sin Miedo, and more!

 

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AMERICANA PRESENTS BIG STAR’S THIRD (THE FILM) 9/11

Thank You, Friends: Big Star’s Third Live…And More: A Special Film Screening and Q&A
Monday, September 11, 7pm, Belcourt Theatre
RSVPs for current conference registrants will be sent tomorrow, September 8. Tickets for general admission are available to purchase for $10 here.
Join us at the historic Belcourt Theatre for an intimate screening of the concert film Thank You, Friends: Big Star’s Third Live…And More. After a raving premiere at SXSW® this year, we are proud to be bringing this special film to a Nashville screen during AMERICANAFEST℠. Filmed at Glendale, Calif.’s Alex Theatre and directed by Benno Nelson (of production company Yes Equals Yes), the epic film features music from Big Star’s revered Thirdalbum with performances by sole surviving Big Star member Jody Stephens along with Mike Mills (R.E.M.), Mitch Easter (Let’s Active), Chris Stamey (the dB’s) plus the Posies’ Ken Stringfellow and Jon Auer. In addition, this core ensemble is joined by a star-studded cast of guest artists including Jeff Tweedy and Pat Sansone of Wilco, Ira Kaplan (Yo La Tengo), Robyn Hitchcock, Dan Wilson (Semisonic), Benmont Tench, Jessica Pratt, Brett Harris, Django Haskins, and Skylar Gudasz, as well as a full chamber orchestra helmed by San Francisco’s acclaimed Kronos Quartet and conducted by Carl Marsh, who wrote the original orchestrations for Third. A special Q&A with director Benno Nelson and Big Star’s Jody Stephens and more will follow screening.

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THE BIG GIVE 

Roggie is proud to assist at this wonderful and very Austin centric annual event. We hope you will join us on Friday, September 8th at Hotel Van Zandt for The BIG Give to celebrate a decade of giving back!

This year we will highlight our community’s accomplishments over the past decade and honor the individuals and businesses that have supported our mission. The event will also feature local food, music, and an exciting silent auction showcasing the best of Austin.

Honoring the Patsy Woods Martin BIG Giver
Brittany Morrison of Hospice Austin

Presenting the RetailMeNot Nonprofit Award
$5,000 cash prize presented to one large local nonprofit excelling in donor engagement

Presenting the K Friese + Associates Small Nonprofit Award
$2,500 cash prize presented to one local nonprofit excelling in donor engagement

Transportation: We recommend using a car service like RideAustin or Uber to get to The BIG Give. In addition, there is valet available for $16 as well as self-parking in the Austin Convention Center’s 2nd Street Garage for $10

Cocktail Attire: For guys, this dress code calls for a suit with or without a tie or a button down with slacks. For women, short dresses or jumpsuits that are party-ready. When in doubt, wear a little black dress and dress it up with fun jewelry—or, if you’d rather wear color, opt for something bright or sparkly.

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