http://www.examiner.com/x-15762-Austin-Cultural-Events-Examiner?cid=exrss-Austin-Cultural-Events-Examiner en-us Mon, 23 Nov 2009 12:23:58 -0700 Mon, 23 Nov 2009 10:58:55 -0700 BlogCFC http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss http://www.examiner.com/x-15762-Austin-Cultural-Events-Examiner~y2009m11d23-Holiday-shop-this-Thanksgiving-weekend-at-Flat-Creek-Estate?cid=exrss-Austin-Cultural-Events-Examiner This Thanksgiving weekend, November 27th and 28th, Flat Creek Estate winery is offering a place to dine and drink from 11 am to 5 pm. In addition, their press release notes: “Meet local artisans and shop for unique gifts... Artists wil... wineries Mon, 23 Nov 2009 10:58:55 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-15762-Austin-Cultural-Events-Examiner~y2009m11d23-Holiday-shop-this-Thanksgiving-weekend-at-Flat-Creek-Estate?cid=exrss-Austin-Cultural-Events-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-15762-Austin-Cultural-Events-Examiner~y2009m11d20-Looking-for-a-weekend-getaway-Try-Canyon-Lake?cid=exrss-Austin-Cultural-Events-Examiner If you’re in search of a quiet weekend getaway, Canyon Lake is a great place to visit. With its scenic terrain and just minutes away from the historical district of Gruene, Canyon Lake offers both natural beauty and small town life. Lo... Gruene Canyon Lake Fri, 20 Nov 2009 14:26:45 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-15762-Austin-Cultural-Events-Examiner~y2009m11d20-Looking-for-a-weekend-getaway-Try-Canyon-Lake?cid=exrss-Austin-Cultural-Events-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-15762-Austin-Cultural-Events-Examiner~y2009m11d18-Texas-Parks-From-Austin-to-Big-Bend-National-Park-pt-8?cid=exrss-Austin-Cultural-Events-Examiner If you choose to visit Big Bend National Park, there are a number of hiking trails near the Chisos Mountains Lodge, all of which offer spectacular views. I hiked a number of those trails and they all vary in distance and difficulty. The rang... State & Nat'l Parks Wed, 18 Nov 2009 10:49:50 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-15762-Austin-Cultural-Events-Examiner~y2009m11d18-Texas-Parks-From-Austin-to-Big-Bend-National-Park-pt-8?cid=exrss-Austin-Cultural-Events-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-15762-Austin-Cultural-Events-Examiner~y2009m11d16-DVD-Review-Ribbon-of-Sand?cid=exrss-Austin-Cultural-Events-Examiner Look no further to find the story of the earth than in John Grabowska’s twenty-five minute documentary Ribbon Sand, which is about Cape Lookout—one of the few natural barrier islands still remaining on earth. Located off the shores of ... State & Nat'l Parks Mon, 16 Nov 2009 10:13:58 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-15762-Austin-Cultural-Events-Examiner~y2009m11d16-DVD-Review-Ribbon-of-Sand?cid=exrss-Austin-Cultural-Events-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-15762-Austin-Cultural-Events-Examiner~y2009m11d14-For-great-fruit-wines-come-to-Winery-on-the-Gruene?cid=exrss-Austin-Cultural-Events-Examiner If you are in favor of fruit wines that are not overly sweet, Winery on the Gruene offers some of the best I’ve tasted, and sold for a reasonable price. Located near Canyon Lake in Gruene’s Historic District, Winery on the Gruene... wineries Gruene Sat, 14 Nov 2009 10:53:08 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-15762-Austin-Cultural-Events-Examiner~y2009m11d14-For-great-fruit-wines-come-to-Winery-on-the-Gruene?cid=exrss-Austin-Cultural-Events-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-15762-Austin-Cultural-Events-Examiner~y2009m11d12-Come-to-August-Es-for-a-onewoman-show?cid=exrss-Austin-Cultural-Events-Examiner August E’s, a restaurant located just off Main Street in Fredericksburg, is hosting a one-woman show for artist Jill Holland this Friday, November 13th. According to the press release: “The show will feature 15 large scale abstra... Fredericksburg galleries Thu, 12 Nov 2009 13:36:40 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-15762-Austin-Cultural-Events-Examiner~y2009m11d12-Come-to-August-Es-for-a-onewoman-show?cid=exrss-Austin-Cultural-Events-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-15762-Austin-Cultural-Events-Examiner~y2009m11d10-11th-Annual-Contemporary-Masters-Invitational-Art-Show--Sale?cid=exrss-Austin-Cultural-Events-Examiner Fredericksburg Art Gallery will be holding the 11th Annual Contemporary Masters Invitational Art Show & Sale beginning November 13th and running though December 5th. The press release notes their list of participating artists: Phil B... Fredericksburg galleries wineries Tue, 10 Nov 2009 10:39:27 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-15762-Austin-Cultural-Events-Examiner~y2009m11d10-11th-Annual-Contemporary-Masters-Invitational-Art-Show--Sale?cid=exrss-Austin-Cultural-Events-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-15762-Austin-Cultural-Events-Examiner~y2009m11d9-Review-One-Mans-Wilderness-by-Sam-Keith-and-Richard-Proenneke-video?cid=exrss-Austin-Cultural-Events-Examiner Since I have featured regular posts about National and State Parks, I felt the need to mention this Alaskan Hero, Dick Proenneke. This is a guest review by Dan Schneider. A while back I turned on my tv to PBS and was entranced by a documentary... Books State & Nat'l Parks Mon, 09 Nov 2009 13:13:26 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-15762-Austin-Cultural-Events-Examiner~y2009m11d9-Review-One-Mans-Wilderness-by-Sam-Keith-and-Richard-Proenneke-video?cid=exrss-Austin-Cultural-Events-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-15762-Austin-Cultural-Events-Examiner~y2009m11d6-Texas-Parks-From-Austin-to-Big-Bend-pt-7?cid=exrss-Austin-Cultural-Events-Examiner In addition to Santa Elena Canyon, one of the other attractions at Big Bend National Park is Boquillas Canyon. In the middle runs the Rio Grande, with Mexico on one side and U.S. on the other. Boquillas Canyon was at one time known as Dead H... State & Nat'l Parks Fri, 06 Nov 2009 12:03:23 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-15762-Austin-Cultural-Events-Examiner~y2009m11d6-Texas-Parks-From-Austin-to-Big-Bend-pt-7?cid=exrss-Austin-Cultural-Events-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-15762-Austin-Cultural-Events-Examiner~y2009m11d5-November-7th-is-First-Saturday-at-Flat-Creek-Estate?cid=exrss-Austin-Cultural-Events-Examiner This Saturday, November 7th, is First Saturday at Flat Creek Estate. The winery is located within the heart of the Hill Country, an according to their announcement, the event begins at 5:30 pm. According to a recent email: CLASS WITH A ... wineries Thu, 05 Nov 2009 09:51:41 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-15762-Austin-Cultural-Events-Examiner~y2009m11d5-November-7th-is-First-Saturday-at-Flat-Creek-Estate?cid=exrss-Austin-Cultural-Events-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-15762-Austin-Cultural-Events-Examiner~y2009m11d2-Book-Review-The-Story-of-Big-Bend-National-Park-by-John-Jameson?cid=exrss-Austin-Cultural-Events-Examiner A recent visit to Big Bend National Park prompted my interest in this book, which can be found in any souvenir shop within range of the park. Published by University of Texas Press, John Jameson’s book offers a detailed and comprehensive loo... Books State & Nat'l Parks Mon, 02 Nov 2009 12:33:52 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-15762-Austin-Cultural-Events-Examiner~y2009m11d2-Book-Review-The-Story-of-Big-Bend-National-Park-by-John-Jameson?cid=exrss-Austin-Cultural-Events-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-15762-Austin-Cultural-Events-Examiner~y2009m11d1-First-Friday-Art-Walk-in-Fredericksburg?cid=exrss-Austin-Cultural-Events-Examiner This Friday November 6th is the First Friday Art Walk in Fredericksburg. The good Art Co. Gallery & Gifts is offering an Opening Reception for the artist Brice McCasland, which will feature a collection of his works titled “After the Fal... Fredericksburg First Friday Art Walk galleries Sun, 01 Nov 2009 14:28:29 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-15762-Austin-Cultural-Events-Examiner~y2009m11d1-First-Friday-Art-Walk-in-Fredericksburg?cid=exrss-Austin-Cultural-Events-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-15762-Austin-Cultural-Events-Examiner~y2009m10d28-Gruesome-Gruene-Harley-Halloween-Bash?cid=exrss-Austin-Cultural-Events-Examiner A recent trip to Gruene has put your Examiner in mind of their Gruesome Gruene Harley Halloween Bash, this Oct 31. With Halloween falling on a Saturday this year, kids will have more time to celebrate, and one of those options before nightfall... eclectic shops Gruene Wed, 28 Oct 2009 13:05:04 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-15762-Austin-Cultural-Events-Examiner~y2009m10d28-Gruesome-Gruene-Harley-Halloween-Bash?cid=exrss-Austin-Cultural-Events-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-15762-Austin-Cultural-Events-Examiner~y2009m10d26-Texas-Parks-From-Austin-to-Big-Bend-National-Park-pt-6?cid=exrss-Austin-Cultural-Events-Examiner One of the main “attractions” at Big Bend National Park is Santa Elena Canyon. According to the National Park Service website: “Santa Elena Canyon, downstream, is the most popular overnight or three day trip, not only because... State & Nat'l Parks Mon, 26 Oct 2009 11:44:44 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-15762-Austin-Cultural-Events-Examiner~y2009m10d26-Texas-Parks-From-Austin-to-Big-Bend-National-Park-pt-6?cid=exrss-Austin-Cultural-Events-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-15762-Austin-Cultural-Events-Examiner~y2009m10d25-Looking-for-a-good-used-bookstore-Try-DogEared-Books-in-Georgetown?cid=exrss-Austin-Cultural-Events-Examiner This past weekend I wandered into a “new” used bookstore in Georgetown, located at 109 W. 7th St. Ste. 115. The store offers an eclectic feel, and the selections are not all what you expect: meaning there are a number of classic ... Books eclectic shops Salado Georgetown Sun, 25 Oct 2009 10:25:37 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-15762-Austin-Cultural-Events-Examiner~y2009m10d25-Looking-for-a-good-used-bookstore-Try-DogEared-Books-in-Georgetown?cid=exrss-Austin-Cultural-Events-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-15762-Austin-Cultural-Events-Examiner~y2009m10d20-Halloween-activities-at-Canyon-of-the-Eagles?cid=exrss-Austin-Cultural-Events-Examiner Canyon of the Eagles, a lodge located in Burnet, is offering a variety of activities this Halloween. According to their activities schedule, the lodge is offering: “Tons of spooky fun, starting at 5 and lasting all night! Creepy Crawle... burnet Tue, 20 Oct 2009 15:01:54 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-15762-Austin-Cultural-Events-Examiner~y2009m10d20-Halloween-activities-at-Canyon-of-the-Eagles?cid=exrss-Austin-Cultural-Events-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-15762-Austin-Cultural-Events-Examiner~y2009m10d19-Texas-Parks-From-Austin-to-Big-Bend-National-Park-pt-5?cid=exrss-Austin-Cultural-Events-Examiner If you’re not planning on camping in Big Bend, the great place to stay is the Chisos Mountains Lodge within the park itself. The lodge offers not only excellent accommodations (as in, clean rooms and comfortable beds) the views are also spec... State & Nat'l Parks Mon, 19 Oct 2009 11:38:22 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-15762-Austin-Cultural-Events-Examiner~y2009m10d19-Texas-Parks-From-Austin-to-Big-Bend-National-Park-pt-5?cid=exrss-Austin-Cultural-Events-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-15762-Austin-Cultural-Events-Examiner~y2009m10d18-Wine-til-Nine-with-Halloween-at-Pedernales-Cellars?cid=exrss-Austin-Cultural-Events-Examiner This Halloween, Pedernales Cellers is offering “Wine ‘til Nine.” According to the Chamber of Commerce website, the event offers: “A great glass of wine, a great view, and a great chance to spend time with someone... wineries Sun, 18 Oct 2009 11:19:25 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-15762-Austin-Cultural-Events-Examiner~y2009m10d18-Wine-til-Nine-with-Halloween-at-Pedernales-Cellars?cid=exrss-Austin-Cultural-Events-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-15762-Austin-Cultural-Events-Examiner~y2009m10d15-Come-to-Tablerocks-Fright-Trail-in-Salado?cid=exrss-Austin-Cultural-Events-Examiner Photo by Toby Ord. Licensed under Creative CommonsSalado is featuring their Tablerock's Fright Trail this upcoming month, all in the spirit of Halloween.  Their website notes: “Tablerock's one-half mile walking trail presents thrills ... Salado Thu, 15 Oct 2009 20:02:28 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-15762-Austin-Cultural-Events-Examiner~y2009m10d15-Come-to-Tablerocks-Fright-Trail-in-Salado?cid=exrss-Austin-Cultural-Events-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-15762-Austin-Cultural-Events-Examiner~y2009m10d13-From-Austin-to-Big-Bend-National-Park-pt-4?cid=exrss-Austin-Cultural-Events-Examiner Terlingua Trading Company. Photo by Jessica SchneiderThe Historic Ghostown of Terlingua contains some eclectic shops and galleries to browse through when you’re on your way to Big Bend. It’s a great place to stop if you want to pick up a ... galleries eclectic shops State & Nat'l Parks Tue, 13 Oct 2009 13:07:02 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-15762-Austin-Cultural-Events-Examiner~y2009m10d13-From-Austin-to-Big-Bend-National-Park-pt-4?cid=exrss-Austin-Cultural-Events-Examiner