November 2011 
There are 30 blog entries for November 2011.
Ballet Austin Continues Tradition of Classic Nutcracker Ballet
Wednesday, November 30th, 2011 at 3:28pm. 3,091 Views

Adults may remember school trips to theatres filled with classmates excited to spend the afternoon in the fancy velvet red chairs of a performance hall, or may recall performing on stage in a full-bellied mouse or glittering angel costume with the children’s troupes. Tchaikovsky’s
…Storytime Captivates Kids at the Austin Library
Tuesday, November 29th, 2011 at 12:24pm. 2,380 Views
Remember when no day was complete without story time? Storytime may have come while at school with a box of juice in hand, at night before going to sleep, or any time spent curled up cross-legged with a good book. The Austin Public Library is keeping storytime alive and thriving and can be enjoyed by both little people and their parents or guardians at one of the many branches throughout Austin.
The children's librarians of the Austin Public Library work to connect children and their caretakers with books through programs designed for youngsters. The catalog of storytime options for the youngest readers-to-be in the Austin community starts at the very beginning, for babies, and extends to programs for children who are around five years old. The
…Austin Running Calendar - Upcoming Events
Tuesday, November 22nd, 2011 at 7:59pm. 4,645 Views
Races happen frequently both in Austin and in neighboring cities, often benefiting local charities. Lance Armstrong sponsors the Austin Marathon, known as the 26 for 26, since it supports 26 local charities, including Blue Dog Rescue, the Boys &
Local Illustrator and Author Scott Sutton Finds Ample Inspiration in Austin
Tuesday, November 22nd, 2011 at 7:42pm. 2,524 Views
Creativity and the city of Austin go together hand in hand, and that’s because Austinites are a band of innovative artists, philanthropists, athletes, businessman, chefs, filmmakers, and writers. Scott Sutton, a local children’s illustrator and author, is one of Austin’s creative trail blazers. Starting his career as a commercial artist in 1971, Sutton moved to exhibiting paintings that featured characters from his now-popular children’s books, The Family of Ree. “I’ve drawn since I was a little kid,” Sutton said, “I went to work right out of high school as an artist, part time, and then full time into commercial art. By 1978 I was a gallery artist...I wrote my first book The Family of Ree in 1969, some parts in creative writing class in high school.”
Iconic Austin: The Long Center
Monday, November 21st, 2011 at 11:51am. 2,328 Views

Originally conceived of by the City of Austin, with initial funding of $20
…Iconic Austin: University of Texas Tower
Monday, November 21st, 2011 at 11:26am. 6,445 Views

Originally erected in 1937, the 307-foot-tall tower in Central Austin was designed by Paul Cret
…Lance Armstrong Bikeway Extending to East Austin
Monday, November 21st, 2011 at 10:25am. 2,770 Views
Austin City Council has approved an extension and addition to the Lance Armstrong Bikeway that will finally connect Lady Bird Lake hike-and-bike trail, Downtown Austin, and East Austin. Austin City Council has approved $610,000 to complete the extension, bringing the total cost of the bikeway to $3.2 million, which includes grant and bond money. The new project is scheduled to start in January 2012 and is expected to take 210 days to complete.
The first part of the bikeway was started in 2007 and the second part in 2009. The final and easternmost leg will run from East Fifth Street and Shady Lane to the Airport Boulevard Bridge. With the completion of the eastern section of the bikeway, cyclists will be able to cross over the Colorado River to
…Downtown Austin Traffic Warning Signs Set for 2012
Monday, November 21st, 2011 at 10:08am. 1,763 Views
Austinites know driving through Downtown can get hectic. I-35 and Mopac may stay busy during weekdays, but on the weekend, it's downtown that locals still are avoiding due to traffic congestion. The City of Austin has decided to help drivers avoid the downtown streets that turn into parking lots by installing 13 digital signs on Central Austin roads leading to downtown, warning drivers where congestion is lingering.
The signs warning drivers will say a range of things such as, “use alternate route” or “road closed” and also will display travel times for motorists going through downtown Austin. The goal of the City is the provide motorists with knowledge of current traffic conditions before they get stuck in the congestion. The traffic signs will cost
…Austin Sugarworks: Think Outside the Cube
Sunday, November 20th, 2011 at 2:01pm. 2,629 Views

If life could be a little sweeter, or you’re on the lookout for locally made, artisan-quality, inexpensive gifts for the holiday season, sweet news: Austin Sugarworks was handcrafted for you. About the same size as a traditional sugar packet - approximately five grams – Austin Sugarworks’ handmade sugars are 100% all-natural, easy-to-dissolve and available in a delightful variety of shapes and vegetable-derived colors.
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Feng Shui Tips For New or Well Loved Austin Homes
Friday, November 18th, 2011 at 1:01pm. 3,176 Views
Feng Shui is sometimes considered either a school of decorating or a new age spiritual practice. In truth, Feng Shui is neither, and instead is an approach to design environments for the best possible energy, creating a positive effect on whoever enters the space. Austin and Travis Country residents may feel a long way from Feng Shui’s origins in China, but Feng Shui can easily be incorporated into any home.
Kathryn Weber, a certified master practitioner of Feng Shui, is a local consultant who has been helping homeowners create peace in their home environments for over 19 years. Having studied from Kuala Lumpur to Austin, Weber runs the online magazine Red Lotus Letter, in addition to helping Austinites lay out their interiors and find Austin homes for