Around Town: Week of February 26th

Sunday, February 26

Young Women’s Alliance Brews & Q’s– Join members of YWA’s membership team at Thunderbird Coffee to learn more about the organization in a relaxed atmosphere.

Monday, February 27 Whole Earth Provision Co. presents The Radical Reels Tour– Straight from the Banff Film Festival, join Whole Earth Provision to catch films about all kinds of mountain sports. Proceeds from tickets benefit Texas State Parks.

Tuesday, February 28

Capital Factory Crash Landing: How to Navigate the Center of Gravity– Looking to maximize you membership at Capital Factory or want to join? Come to this meeting

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3 reasons why you don’t want to miss our DIY PR workshop at CRAFT

In any industry, public relations can be a useful tool to attracting your target audience to your product or service. And, even though this field might seem a little daunting without a professional, we believe the fundamentals of PR can be mastered with just a little training. Interested in trying your hand at PR? We are hosting a DIY PR workshop on Sunday, Feb. 26 where you will learn the ins and outs of receiving media attention for your small business or side hustle. Need more convincing to come? Check out our three reasons why we think you should

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Around Town: February 19th

Sunday, February 19

Austin Pets Alive! presents Austin’s 6th No-Kill Anniversary Party– 2017 marks Austin’s sixth year as the country’s largest no-kill city. Join local non-profit Austin Pets Alive! to celebrate the feat with music and vegan and vegetarian eats. Tickets required. Monday, February 20 LinkedIn Training – Business Networking The Right Way– Interested in learning more about the business-oriented social media? This seminar will teach you how to network via LinkedIn and attract more clients.

Tuesday, February 21

The Department of Art and Art History at the University of Texas Austin presents Artist Talk with Collective

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Easy Valentine’s Day Dinners for Two

So, you forgot to make Valentine’s Day reservations and now everything is crazy booked. Don’t stress, we are here to help! Here are some recipe ideas that are quick, easy and will be sure to impress your significant other.

Cauliflower Bisque with Brown Butter Croutons– Start off a romantic meal with this creamy, cozy dish. If you want to save some time, make the croutons early or you can even buy them. This recipe also makes four servings, making it an easy option for lunch the next day. Goat Cheese-Stuffed Roasted Figs– As a starter or a side,

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Around Town: Week of February 12th

Sunday, February 12

Valentine’s Beer & Chocolate Pairing– Like beer and chocolate? This is the event for you! Zilker Brewing Company and Chocolaterie Tessa team up to bring a tasting of five beers and chocolates. Learn how combining beer and chocolate brings a whole new way to enjoy them both!

Monday, February 13 Let’s Talk: A New Way to Network– Join Austin’s Young Women’s Alliance for a networking event that goes beyond trading business cards. Have a roundtable discussion covering a wide range of topics and get to know other women in the community.

Tuesday, February 14

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Unplug with These 6 Weekend Getaways

It can be easy to get in a rut when you’re in the same place or routine for a while. We believe one of the best ways to refocus is to unplug on a relaxing vacation. However, it can be difficult to get time off and plan a lengthy vacation in order to recharge your batteries. We’ve done some research to find beautiful, relaxing destinations all in close proximity to Austin. Get ready to unwind without sacrificing a lot of time!

Lake Austin Spa Resort– This beautiful all-inclusive resort is only 30 minutes from downtown Austin. Lake Austin Spa

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6 Ways to Restart Your Resolutions!

We’re a month into 2017 already (I know, time flies), and in reality, most people have given up their New Year’s Resolution by now. It’s easy to give up, especially if you’ve set a huge, life-altering goal. Well, we are here to give you some ideas to refocus your goals so you can have a happy, healthy and inspiring 2017.

Be specific- It’s important to quantify or qualify your goals. For instance, deciding you want to eat better can mean multiple things. Maybe you want to cut out added sugar or make sure you get five servings of veggies a

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Around Town: Week of February 5th

Monday, February 6

Barbara Jordan Freedom Foundation presents Texas Capitol Exhibit Showcasing Barbara Jordan’s Legacy– Check out this interactive exhibit at the Texas Capitol and learn more about Barbara Jordan and her role in the Civil Rights Movement.

Tuesday, February 7

How to Meet Investors in Austin & Ask me Anything with Joshua Baer– New to Austin? Or starting your own business? Come meet with entrepreneurs and angel investors to get an inside look on the Austin startup scene.

Ties Off Networking Mixer– Join the Young Hispanic Professional Association of Austin for a night of networking on

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Easy on-the-go breakfast options

Mornings are a busy time, especially if you are trying to squeeze in a workout (check out last week’s post!) or if you need to prep your family for a long day. It’s easy to let breakfast fall to the way side as a result, and settle for a quick drive-thru meal, or even skip the meal altogether. However, eating breakfast helps to fire up your metabolism and gives you energy all day. On top of that, studies show those who eat breakfast have lower chances of developing heart disease and becoming overweight. Check out these ideas for quick and

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Around Town: Week of January 29th

Sunday, January 29

KMFA’s 50th Birthday Block Party– Celebrate local station KMFA for playing classical music in Austin for 50 years! This free block party will include live classical music performances and local food trucks.

Monday, January 30

Slow Wine Guide – 2017 US Tour– Preview the Slow Wine Guide, which features wineries which take pride in their process of wine making. Try new wines and meet the people behind them at this free event.

Tuesday, January 31

How You Can Win With Heroic Customer Focus With TruSource– Attend this lunchtime panel to learn more

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