Social Graces

Your guide to Austin's social events.

>> Animal Trustees of Austin : Petcasso

Wednesday, April 15th, 2009

The Chair: Carol Adams.
It is a familiar story…come to Austin to attend UT, fall in love with the city and embrace it for the rest of your life. Carol Adams came to Austin in 1970, graduated with a degree In English, married the love of her life, Chris Adams, in 1982 and the powerful philanthropic [...]

>> Kevin Patterson Up Close and Personal

Wednesday, January 14th, 2009

 On my ipod…

Bach: Complete Lute Suites
Cecilia Bartoli – The Vivaldi Album
Chabrier – L’Etoile
Chieftans: Further Down The Old Plank Road
Golijov – Ainadamar
Granados – Goyescas
John Haitt – Live From Austin, Texas
Monteverdi – Vespers of 1610
Natalie Merchant – Retrospective 1995 – 2005
Poulenc – Dialogues des Carmelites
The Best of Beausoleil
U2 – 18 Singles

Favorite Places on the Web

Austin Lyric Opera
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>> The Junior League of Austin : 75 Years

Tuesday, October 21st, 2008

After 75 years of service, The Junior League of Austin (JLA) celebrates “the strength of women and the power of community.” Since its inception in 1934, the JLA has been committed to making a direct impact in Austin by promoting voluntarism, developing the potential of women, and improving the [...]

>> Making Philanthropy Your Career

Tuesday, October 21st, 2008

“There are four things that are common to people who live long, happy, self-actualized lives,” says ALO executive Ted Leonsis. “One, they are active participants in multiple communities of interest; two, they show gratitude and say thank you; three, they volunteer and give back; and four, they are responding to a higher calling—a bigger mission [...]