2008 Austin Interfaith Arts & Music Festival

The Interfaith Arts and Music Festival seeks to provide opportunities for people of all faith traditions and nationalities to encounter the transforming beauty of religious art and spiritual music. Our hope is that such encounters will help us bridge that which divides us so that we may join together in celebrating that which unites us.

LEARN MORE through Sunday, October 19 10:00 a.m.  –  6:00 p.m. (480 minutes of caring)

Fall Plant Sale & Gardening Festival

The Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center presents the opportunity to choose from the best selection of Texas native plants, typically almost 300 species. The events feature artists and authors signing their works in the store and guided walks and talks and tips for your garden from experts.

LEARN MORE through Sunday, October 19 9:00 a.m.  –  5:00 p.m. (480 minutes of caring)

LIVESTRONG Challenge 5K Walk/Run

Cyclists, runners, walkers, cancer survivors and spectators of all ages will join Lance Armstrong at the Austin LIVESTRONG Challenge, hosted by the Lance Armstrong Foundation (LAF) and presented by Nike. A post-Challenge celebration featuring food, drinks and live entertainment will immediately follow.

LEARN MORE all day

Texas Clay Festival

The 16th annual Texas Clay Festival will be held in the Gruene Historical District of New Braunfels on October 25 & 26 2008.

LEARN MORE through Sunday, October 26 10:00 a.m.  –  5:00 p.m. (420 minutes of caring)

Science Sunday at Austin Children's Museum

Discover the fascinating world of science with special guests who'll bring their expertise to visitors on Science Sundays at the Museum.

LEARN MORE 2:00 p.m.  –  4:00 p.m. (120 minutes of caring)

Texas Book Festival

Hear readings and attend signings with some of your favorite authors; visit the children’s chapter tent; and enjoy live music and poetry readings.

LEARN MORE through Sunday, November 2 10:00 a.m.  –  5:00 p.m. (420 minutes of caring)

Trade as One

FBC will host a fair trade market, Good News Goods. Shopping will be from 12 to 3 in the Great Hall. A light lunch is available. This will be an opportunity to take care of much needed holiday shopping while at the same time helping to change the lives of the poor across the world. Everything you purchase will help a needy person in a developing country. FBC is partnering with a fair trade company, Trade as One, to host this event.

LEARN MORE 12:00 p.m.  –  3:00 p.m. (180 minutes of caring)

Plant a Seed and Watch it Grow!

Bring a picnic lunch to Still Waters: A Spiritual Outpost, and we'll provide dessert and drinks! Join us for a special day of sowing seeds and planting trees. We will plant Texas wildflowers and evergreen trees.

LEARN MORE 12:30 p.m.  –  3:00 p.m. (150 minutes of caring)

FALL CONCERT: By Request

The 2008-2009 Austin Civic Orchestra season promises to be very exciting, eclectic, and engaging, beginning with the first concert of the year. The "By Request!" Program will highlight Respighi's “The Pines of Rome” which was the winning selection voted on by the Orchestra membership.

LEARN MORE 7:30 p.m.  –  9:00 p.m. (90 minutes of caring)

World United Music Festival

The United States Entertainment Force (U.S.E.F.) in conjunction with the Roots Music Association presents the World United Music Festival and RMA Radio and Music Industry Conference, a three-day, 150 band music event and conference.

LEARN MORE through Sunday, November 16

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