Sharon M. Gonzalez
austin, tx
- Gender: Male
- Interested In: Women
- Member since: 2007-02-07 00:00:00
- Last log-in: 2007-09-15 00:00:00
- Events: 12
Events:
Artistic License: Matheus Rocha Pitta
Where: Creative Research Laboratory
Date: 2008-03-25 16:00:00
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Artistic License: Matheus Rocha Pitta Tuesday, March 25, 4 pm The artist-in-residence discusses his current projects with the Creative Research Laboratory at UT. This event will take place at the Creative Research Laboratory, 2832 East MLK. FREE
Modest Mouse
Where: The Backyard
Date: 2007-05-09 19:30:00
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With its angular song structure and spacey vocals, Modest Mouse's thoughtful songs stay away from any predictable formula. Isaac Brock, Eric Judy and Jeremiah Green steer each song toward wherever they seem to want to go. Former Smiths guitarist Johnny Marr joined the band in late 2006.
GSA Day
Where: Zilker Soccer Fields
Date: 2007-04-14 16:30:00
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Map to the place: http://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&hl=en&q=stratford+%26+barton+springs,+austin,+tx&layer=&sll=30.266638,-97.770499&sspn=0.00846,0.016233&ie=UTF8&z=17&ll=30.267148,-97.770864&spn=0.00846,0.016233&om=1&iwloc=addr Come join The University of Texas at Austin Graduate Student Assembly at Zilker park to spend an evening with kids of the Austin Children's Shelter (ACS) The ACS kids will be divided into two groups; one group will paint (possibly hand paint), another group will play a game. The groups will be inter-changed mid way. Pizza will be served. Please a) arrive directly at zilker. b) call at 512-736-1186 for questions. c) RSVP at http://upcoming.org (search for "GSA Day") so that we can plan appropriately About ACS: http://www.austinchildrenshelter.org The Austin Children’s Shelter has provided a safe haven for children in crisis from birth to 17 years of age for more than 20 years. The Shelter aims to reduce the emotional trauma suffered by child victims of abuse, violence and neglect, in a safe and loving place. Request to attendees: 1) Please do not give personal information to the ACS kids 2) Please be respectful, even in case of any provocation 3) There will be shelter staff around if you need any help with any of the kids 4) Needless to say, please dress appropriately. As students of UT, we are there to set a positive example. Casuals are okay (in fact recommended), but just nothing that sets a -ve example for a kid that's already been failed by the system/society.
Fondue Monks
Where: The Speakeasy
Date: 2007-08-25 21:30:00
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The Fondue Monks is a Texas based band that has been together for over twelve years with all the same members. Their music has been described as a mixture of several styles and has been coined as Texas eclectic gumbo. Members feature brothers Zamoran who make up the rhythm section, guitar by Steve Olson and lead vocals come from front man Denver Courtney.
Monte Montgomery
Where: Nutty Brown Cafe
Date: 2007-09-22 19:30:00
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Monte Montgomery is a talented acoustic guitar player who adds a touch of rock to his folk sound.
Spill Canvas, Lydia Lunch
Where: Emo's
Date: 2007-11-20 22:00:00
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The Spill Canvas play alternative/rock music and hail from South Dakota. Lydia Lunch plays rock/punk/alternative music.
Old 97's
Where: La Zona Rosa
Date: 2007-12-29 20:00:00
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Doors 7PM Show 8PM Cost: $19.50 advance, $21.50 day of http://www.old97s.com/
Netroots Nation (formerly YearlyKos - of Daily Kos site) pro...
Where: Austin Convention Center
Date: 2008-07-15 00:00:00
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Netroots Nation is an annual convention gathering people from all walks of life who belong to the Netroots, the US-based (but globally focused and inclusive) non-partisan grassroots community that uses the internet and blogs as primary tools for expressing viewpoints; building consensus; acting to change the status quo; mobilizing huge numbers of people and informing each other and the world about current events, grassroots actions, networks, meetings and policy. Netroots Nation is a project of bloggerpower.org with the generous support of the Netroots Arts and Education Initiative (NAEI).
Asleep at the Wheel
Where: Antone's
Date: 2007-12-01 00:00:00
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A favorite among critics, Asleep at the Wheel helped popularize the western swing genre in the '70s, earning the group a dedicated fan base. Carolyn Wonderland is a diversified songwriter, soulful vocalist, and a guitarist of goddess stature. She likes to incorporate elements of blues,country,swing,zydeco,surf,gospel,soul and some nights maybe even a Cumbia into the musical mix.