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January & February events
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ATTEND SPECIAL OLYMPICS VARIOUS LOCATIONS
The Lakeway Arts Committee will host a Sock Hop featuring The Highlights and a few musicians from People’s Choice. Eventgoers are invited to throw on their favorite ’40s and ’50s fashion, wear their dancing shoes, and bring some snacks and beverages. 7-9 p.m. Free. 105 Cross Creek, Lakeway. 512-261-1010. www.lakeway-tx.gov
The cities of Lakeway and Bee Cave will host the Special Olympics Texas Winter Games 2023 in February. Over 1,000 attendees are anticipated for this event; the games will take place around Bee Cave and Lakeway. The full schedule is available on the Special Olympics website. 512-835-9873. www.sotx.org/winter-games
The Wedding Capital of Texas Showcase and Tour Day will be held Jan. 29.
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WORTH THE TRIP Jan. 29 Get ready for a wedding The Dripping Springs Visitors Bureau will host The Wedding Capital of Texas Showcase and Tour Day at the end of January. Local vendors will be available to visit, chat and discuss upcoming nuptials. In addition, local venues, lodging properties and various other wedding experts will be open for tours. 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Free 5330 Bell Springs Road, Dripping Springs 512-858-4740 www.destinationdrippingsprings.com
24 CELEBRATE A WESTIE Since 2005, the Westlake Chamber of Commerce has recognized Westlake community members for their e orts over the prior year with emphasis placed on community and philanthropic endeavors as well as economic impact. Awards in seven categories will be presented at the Westies Award Luncheon. Registration is required. 11:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. $65 (member), $75 (non-member). Hotel Viata, 320 S. Capital of Texas Hwy., Bldg. B, Austin. 512-327-3088. www.westlakechamber.com 25 SUPPORT LOCAL SCHOOLS The Eanes Education Foundation’s annual gala will be held in downtown Austin this year. The event will include a VIP reception, a cocktail reception, dinner, a live auction and an after-party for all guests. The dress code will be cocktail attire. Guests can donate to the live or silent auction, and tables are available to purchase for up to $10,000. All proceeds go to the foundation to help support teachers in the district. 5 p.m.-midnight. $400. The Fairmont Austin, 101 Red River St., Austin. 512-732-9065. www.eaneseducationfoundation.org
JANUARY 29 THROUGH FEB. 14 WALK THROUGH A STORY Take a walk and read a book while strolling around the trail behind Lakeway City Hall. Pages of the featured children’s book “If You Were My Valentine,” written by Lynn Plourde and illustrated by Jennifer L. Meyer, will be posted along the walkway. Open all day. Free. 1102 Lohmans Crossing Road (trail behind City Hall). 512-314-7530. www.lakeway-tx.gov/1207/storywalk FEBRUARY 08 MAKE VALENTINE’S DAY CARDS Event-goers are invited to “try their hands” at drawing and creating a Valentine message in special hand- lettering at a Westbank library. Attendees will be taught how to make special characters, such as “round bubble letters, drippy gooey letters, silly wiggly letters and more.” Attendees will also be drawing the alphabet in the styles they choose before working on making a Valentine for someone. 4:30 p.m. Free.
Laura’s Library, 9411 Bee Cave Road, Austin. 512- 327-3045. www.westbanklibrary.com 10 THROUGH 26 WATCH A MUSICAL TexARTS presents Jason Robert Brown’s “The Last Five Years,” a musical about two New Yorkers in their 20s who fall in and out of love over the course of ve years. The show’s unconventional structure consists of Cathy telling her story backward while Jamie tells his story chronologically; the two characters only meet once at their wedding. 2 and 7:30 p.m. (depending on the date). $45-$55. 2300 Lohmans Spur, Ste. 160, Lakeway. 512-852-9079. www.tex-arts.org 18 JOURNEY TO THE FUTURE The Spicewoods Arts Society presents its annual fundraising gala, Journey to the Future. The event will be an opportunity for people of all ages to experience and support the visual, performing and literary arts. Attendees will enjoy an evening of food and wine with music provided by Departure ATX. Cocktail attire is required. 6 p.m. $150. Spicewood Vineyards Event Center, 1419 CR 409,
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Spicewood. 713-824-0440. www.spicewoodarts.org/gala
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