25. November 2008 by admin.

Well I have to say I have found one of the best! I had actually been turned off to massage over the last few years and Elizabeth Meador a licensed Massage Therapist here in Austin has changed all that for me. I have frequent pain in my neck and back and let’s face it for those of us who live on a computer 8-10 hours a day 6 days a week who doesn’t experience some type of chronic neck or back pain from being hunched over a monitor all day? So suffice it to say I really am so impressed when her technique, soothing personality, and tranquil environment… so much so, that I have already set my next appointment for the beginning of December!

She is truly gifted… Elizabeth does integrative massage, deep tissue massage, prenatal / post-partum massage, and craniosacral therapy which is (& I am totally stealing this verbiage from her website) an amazing tool for helping the body release stuck energy in a very non-invasive way. Using cues from the cranio-sacral rhythm (the flow of cerebro-spinal fluid from the brain through the spinal cord), we can tap into areas of restriction. A session will include 10-steps for helping the body release the restrictions in the craniosacral system, namely the skull, spinal cord and meninges of the brain and spinal cord. By releasing these areas, we can experience release of deeply held tension, pain and anxiety.

Email her to setup an appointment: elizabeth@meadormassage.com

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24. November 2008 by admin.

Recently it was discovered that submission errors were popping up from The Bearded Ladies Present: Shop Austin’s online vendor application.  Now after trial and error - they have now improved and *hopefully* error-proofed the vendor application for The Bearded Ladies Present: Shop Austin. So for those of you who submitted an application and failed to receive a response or were not redirected to a payment page they encourage you to return to the site and try again, and apologize for an inconvenience this may have caused you.

To apply to be apart of the show, first read through all of the show details on the Apply Here Page. From there proceed onto the Application, which is now broken down into a three step process.

The Bearded Ladies Present: Shop Austin is looking for artisans based in Central Texas who handcraft clothing, handbags, jewelry, kids items, home decor, pet items, gourmet food and more. The Bearded Ladies Present: Shop Austin will be the shopping event for Austin in April 2009.

If you have any questions or encounter any errors with the application, please contact info@thebeardedladiespresent.com

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21. November 2008 by admin.

On Saturday December 13th Cantanker Magazine will host its Holiday Hipster Snow-Ball, benefiting Cantanker ‘s community out-reach programs, exhibitions and annual publications.  A  joyous amalgamation of all things hipster with a dash of holiday flare. Live performances, mixed media installations and a make-your-own ornament craft table will make this a night to remember. We are pleased to be hosting this event at the new collaborative art space Co-Lab in East Austin. Details follow.

What: Cantanker’s Holiday Hipster Snow-Ball Party and Fundraiser, www.cantanker.com

When: Saturday, December 13, 2008, 8-11 PM

Cost: This is a free event - with donations encouraged - There will be a raffle for two Holiday Hipster Gift Baskets - must be present to win.

Where: Co-Lab, 613 Allen St, Austin, TX 78702, www.colabspace.org

Why: To promote local performance artists, to raise funds for the publication and its programs and to throw a bash that is uniquely Austin.

Who: Cantanker staff is inviting local installation and performance artists for a public evening event.

Participating Artists - Scott Stark, Sean Ripple, William Selari, Bunnyphonic, Christopher Brown, Jennifer Remenchik, Josh Y’Barbo & Vincent Martinez, Jennifer Mitchell, Paul Moncus, and more….

Contact: Christina Hiett, Event Coordinator Cantanker, 512.695.7832, christinah3@yahoo.com

Click to view Cantanker Holiday Hipster Snow Ball Event Invite

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20. November 2008 by admin.

E.A.S.T.
, or The East Austin Studio Tour, is now in its seventh year - and getting bigger and badder every year!
The tour is organized by number - so each studio/artist so make sure to visit #81 -Anne Marie Beard!

81.
*annemarie* Style for the Individual Anne Marie Beard is a handbag designer and certified fabric junkie.  

Also don’t miss:
the onion’s EAST preview featuring GAT5 + charles ferraro

GAT5 studios stop #134 on the EAST AUSTIN STUDIO TOUR

links:
www.gat5art.com
www.eastaustinstudiotour.com

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20. November 2008 by admin.

Dominican Joe will be bustin’ out the Christmas decór and selling handmade items from the Dominican Republic that support both the ladies who make them and our educational programs.  The items include jewelry, candles, and Christmas cards, along with our t-shirts and coffee - all of which make great Christmas gifts!

Live music from Paul Banks and the Carousels (7:30pm) and Devin Garza (9pm). 

Time and Place:  7-10pm, Saturday, Nov 22 at Dominican Joe

They Welcome anyone and everyone to come and help provide education, food, and medical care to those in need in the Dominican Republic.

Info on items being sold:

La Tienda, run by Rachel Sticklee, provides jobs for Haitian women, keeping them out of prostitution. Items include necklaces, earrings, bracelets, headbands, candles, and hand-made Christmas cards.  Prices range from $2-$15 per item.

From Makarios: Proceeds to provide food for children who don’t yet have a sponsor: Makarios t-shirts ($15) and Makarios coffee ($10/pound)

From Dominican Joe: 30% of the price of drinks purchased during the evening will go towards our medical fund for kids in our educational programs.

Other ways to get involved:

Sponsor a child for $15 or $40 a month with a one year commitment.

Give $2 to help us buy a cinder block for the house they are building in the DR.

Thank you for your support of Dominican Joe & Makarios!
http://www.dominicanjoe.com

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19. November 2008 by admin.

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19. November 2008 by admin.

DARS Division for Blind Services is in need of approximately 20 to 25 volunteers to help out at our annual Holiday Party.  Party guests will include blind, visually impaired, and multi-disabled children, along with their parents and siblings.  It is a really fun, high energy “carnival” type event, and they are looking for people who want to have lots of fun interacting with the kids.  Specifically they need volunteers to operate games (such as fish pond, cakewalk, etc.) and monitor booths where the kids will be creating craft projects.  They also need someone to do face painting and apply temporary tattoos!

The party will take place Saturday, December 6th at Rosedale School (2117 W. 49th St., Austin, TX) from 12:00pm to 3:00pm, but please plan to arrive at least an hour early so we can delegate tasks.  You are welcome to come as early as 8:00am if you would like to help with decorating and set-up.  This is a great way to make a difference in the lives of other families this holiday season, while donating just a few hours of your time.  It should be a fun and rewarding experience for all involved!

Please contact Krista Starr at (512) 533-7120 or krista.starr@dars.state.tx.us to sign up as a volunteer, or to get more information.

I have done this event three years in a row (as a face painter) and won’t be able to this year since my brother is graduating that day, but it is an absolute blast to hang out with the kids!

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18. November 2008 by admin.

This event is a great way to create a buzz for your local business and to support the 1rst Annual Shopping event produced by the Beard sisters.

Sign-up today to become a sponsor and get featured on thebeardedladiespresent.com website, listed in press releases, a feature ad in the program, web banner, invite listing, your companies logo on The Bearded Ladies Present: Shop Austin t-shirts, free tickets to the event, and more.

Visit http://www.thebeardedladiespresent.com/become_a_sponsor.html to sign-up & let them know Electric Promotions sent you!

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18. November 2008 by admin.

Check out http://smbphotography.biz

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18. November 2008 by admin.

Looking for something fabulous for the holidays? Szarka creates each piece of jewelry with natural gemstones that she procures herself as a gems dealer. An accomplished artist and years dedicated to the trade blend to make pieces that are heirloom, original, and speak to your soul.

http://www.szarkas.com

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