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SUMMARY:Beauty and the Beast (Audio Described)
DESCRIPTION:Magnolia Musical Theatre and the City of Bee Cave present Disney’s Beauty and the Beast at Hill Country Galleria! \nThis audio described performance is free and runs from 8 PM to 10:15 PM. \n\n\n\n\nEvent Information: https://magnoliamt.org/beauty-and-the-beast-summer-2023/ \n \nImage Description: An outline of the beast holding a rose against a starry sky appears on a graphic.
URL:https://www.artsparktx.org/event/beauty-and-the-beast-audio-described/2023-08-02/
LOCATION:Hill Country Galleria\, 12712 Hill Country Blvd.\, Bee Cave\, TX\, 78738\, United States
CATEGORIES:Accessible Performances,Audio Described Performances
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DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230805T110000
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SUMMARY:Women Veterans Strong
DESCRIPTION:A virtual group for women vets to connect\, create\, and converse. Register in advance for this meeting at: https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZcsceGurDstGdGUBQk_1QdFZoHxuchPLwZs \nOur regular Second Thursday event has been moved in August to Saturday\, August 5th so that we can host a discussion about the PACT Act before the August 9th deadline. \nAfter registering\, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting. \n 
URL:https://www.artsparktx.org/event/women-veterans-strong-2023-08-05/
LOCATION:TX
CATEGORIES:Classes for Veterans,Veterans,Virtual Classes
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ORGANIZER;CN="April Sullivan":MAILTO:april@artsparktx.org
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DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230805T203000
DTSTAMP:20260404T112312
CREATED:20230111T185705Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231009T213241Z
UID:10001448-1691262000-1691267400@www.artsparktx.org
SUMMARY:VIRTUAL OPEN MIC: THE LION & PIRATE
DESCRIPTION:The Lion & Pirate\, an inclusive\, open mic for writers\, performers\, and acoustic musicians\, invites you to join us the first weekend of the month. \nJoin the Lion & Pirate for our next virtual inclusive\, open mic! Featured performers to be announced; then\, it will be your time to shine! \nJoin us on Zoom:\nUse this Link to attend our virtual open mic. \nStay tuned to our Facebook Group for event updates\, signup sheets\, and links\, and invite your friends too. You can tune in just to connect with your community and give us those “clap” reactions. \nAs always\, we’re open to work in any genre: music\, spoken word\, improv\, skits\, storytelling\, dance\, poems or prose… Anything you can perform! There will be 10 sign up slots. We ask that you sign up ahead of time. Any sign-ups after 10 will be held on a backup list. \nQuestions? Please email MsBoye.
URL:https://www.artsparktx.org/event/virtual-open-mic-the-lion-pirate-23/2023-08-05/
LOCATION:TX
CATEGORIES:Open Mic,Speaking Advocates
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ORGANIZER;CN="Ms Boye Nagle":MAILTO:boye@artsparktx.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230807T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230807T150000
DTSTAMP:20260404T112312
CREATED:20221223T164952Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240130T211359Z
UID:10002024-1691416800-1691420400@www.artsparktx.org
SUMMARY:Art Spark TX Radio Hour Show
DESCRIPTION:Tune in every Monday at 2:00 PM CT to the Art Spark TX Radio Hour live on the Austin airwaves at KOOP 91.7 FM or streaming at https://koop.org/program/art-spark-tx-radio-hour/ \nBringing inclusive discussion of topics important to the disability community & beyond!
URL:https://www.artsparktx.org/event/art-spark-tx-radio-hour-show-2023-06-05/2023-08-07/
LOCATION:TX
CATEGORIES:Weekly Radio Show
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.artsparktx.org/wp-content/uploads/Art-Spark-TX-Radio-Hour-LOGO-2023-scaled.jpeg
ORGANIZER;CN="April Sullivan":MAILTO:april@artsparktx.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230809T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230809T221500
DTSTAMP:20260404T112312
CREATED:20230718T195218Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230718T195744Z
UID:10002135-1691611200-1691619300@www.artsparktx.org
SUMMARY:Beauty and the Beast (Audio Described)
DESCRIPTION:Magnolia Musical Theatre and the City of Bee Cave present Disney’s Beauty and the Beast at Hill Country Galleria! \nThis audio described performance is free and runs from 8 PM to 10:15 PM. \n\n\n\n\nEvent Information: https://magnoliamt.org/beauty-and-the-beast-summer-2023/ \n \nImage Description: An outline of the beast holding a rose against a starry sky appears on a graphic.
URL:https://www.artsparktx.org/event/beauty-and-the-beast-audio-described/2023-08-09/
LOCATION:Hill Country Galleria\, 12712 Hill Country Blvd.\, Bee Cave\, TX\, 78738\, United States
CATEGORIES:Accessible Performances,Audio Described Performances
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.artsparktx.org/wp-content/uploads/Official-Digital-Banner.png
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230810T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230810T113000
DTSTAMP:20260404T112312
CREATED:20221118T182013Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230509T180215Z
UID:10001939-1691663400-1691667000@www.artsparktx.org
SUMMARY:Texas Veterans Strong Creative Network
DESCRIPTION:Join us for this monthly virtual creative network that connects Arts Organization\, Veteran Organizations\, and Creative Veterans to share ideas\, network\, and collaborate to elevate and support or creative Texas Veterans. Together\, we are strong! \nRegister to receive the meeting link: https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZMrdOmgpzMsHNYYU-Wv-UyUGYxf7d6OvDrU \n 
URL:https://www.artsparktx.org/event/texas-veterans-strong-creative-network/2023-08-10/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Classes for Veterans,Veterans
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ORGANIZER;CN="April Sullivan":MAILTO:april@artsparktx.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230814T140000
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CREATED:20221223T164952Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240130T211359Z
UID:10002025-1692021600-1692025200@www.artsparktx.org
SUMMARY:Art Spark TX Radio Hour Show
DESCRIPTION:Tune in every Monday at 2:00 PM CT to the Art Spark TX Radio Hour live on the Austin airwaves at KOOP 91.7 FM or streaming at https://koop.org/program/art-spark-tx-radio-hour/ \nBringing inclusive discussion of topics important to the disability community & beyond!
URL:https://www.artsparktx.org/event/art-spark-tx-radio-hour-show-2023-06-05/2023-08-14/
LOCATION:TX
CATEGORIES:Weekly Radio Show
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ORGANIZER;CN="April Sullivan":MAILTO:april@artsparktx.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230821T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230821T150000
DTSTAMP:20260404T112312
CREATED:20221223T164952Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240130T211359Z
UID:10002026-1692626400-1692630000@www.artsparktx.org
SUMMARY:Art Spark TX Radio Hour Show
DESCRIPTION:Tune in every Monday at 2:00 PM CT to the Art Spark TX Radio Hour live on the Austin airwaves at KOOP 91.7 FM or streaming at https://koop.org/program/art-spark-tx-radio-hour/ \nBringing inclusive discussion of topics important to the disability community & beyond!
URL:https://www.artsparktx.org/event/art-spark-tx-radio-hour-show-2023-06-05/2023-08-21/
LOCATION:TX
CATEGORIES:Weekly Radio Show
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.artsparktx.org/wp-content/uploads/Art-Spark-TX-Radio-Hour-LOGO-2023-scaled.jpeg
ORGANIZER;CN="April Sullivan":MAILTO:april@artsparktx.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230826T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230826T123000
DTSTAMP:20260404T112312
CREATED:20220506T150635Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230411T214301Z
UID:10001851-1693047600-1693053000@www.artsparktx.org
SUMMARY:Monthly Drum Circle
DESCRIPTION:Join our Monthly Drum Circle\, led by Mary Oliver of Spirit Rhythms on the last Saturday of each month from 11:00 AM to 12:30 PM. Mary focuses on her passion for drumming as a tool for nurturing others toward self-expression\, spirituality\, and wellness. The drum circle will take place outdoors in chairs but will move indoors in the case of inclement weather. \nTo sign up\, or if you have any questions\, please email mary.spiritrhythms@gmail.com \nThere is no cost to participate\, though donations are welcome. \n \n 
URL:https://www.artsparktx.org/event/monthly-drum-circle/2023-08-26/
LOCATION:Art Spark Texas\, 1152 San Bernard St.\, Austin\, TX\, 78702\, United States
CATEGORIES:Artworks,Classes
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ORGANIZER;CN="April Sullivan":MAILTO:april@artsparktx.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230827T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230827T160000
DTSTAMP:20260404T112312
CREATED:20230502T193632Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230710T221047Z
UID:10002118-1693141200-1693152000@www.artsparktx.org
SUMMARY:Makers Meet-up
DESCRIPTION:Join Art Spark Texas staff April Sullivan and board member/veteran Judith Estrada Garcia\, for our monthly Makers Meet-up\, a creative in-person gathering\, taking place the last Sunday the month 1-4:00 PM CT. All types of Makers are welcome! We’ll hang out\, try a new art method and/or do a creative prompt or two\, and share our work. You are always welcome to bring your choice of media\, or your latest creative project to share. All supplies provided. \nThis month we are making Dream Catchers.
URL:https://www.artsparktx.org/event/makers-meet-up-3-2023-08-27/
LOCATION:Art Spark Texas\, 1152 San Bernard St.\, Austin\, TX\, 78702\, United States
CATEGORIES:Artworks,Classes,Community Events,Virtual Classes
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ORGANIZER;CN="April Sullivan":MAILTO:april@artsparktx.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230828T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230828T150000
DTSTAMP:20260404T112312
CREATED:20221223T164952Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240130T211359Z
UID:10002027-1693231200-1693234800@www.artsparktx.org
SUMMARY:Art Spark TX Radio Hour Show
DESCRIPTION:Tune in every Monday at 2:00 PM CT to the Art Spark TX Radio Hour live on the Austin airwaves at KOOP 91.7 FM or streaming at https://koop.org/program/art-spark-tx-radio-hour/ \nBringing inclusive discussion of topics important to the disability community & beyond!
URL:https://www.artsparktx.org/event/art-spark-tx-radio-hour-show-2023-06-05/2023-08-28/
LOCATION:TX
CATEGORIES:Weekly Radio Show
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ORGANIZER;CN="April Sullivan":MAILTO:april@artsparktx.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230903T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230903T143000
DTSTAMP:20260404T112312
CREATED:20230111T185705Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231009T213241Z
UID:10001449-1693746000-1693751400@www.artsparktx.org
SUMMARY:VIRTUAL OPEN MIC: THE LION & PIRATE
DESCRIPTION:The Lion & Pirate\, an inclusive\, open mic for writers\, performers\, and acoustic musicians\, invites you to join us the first weekend of the month. \nJoin the Lion & Pirate for our next virtual inclusive\, open mic! Featured performers to be announced; then\, it will be your time to shine! \nJoin us on Zoom:\nUse this Link to attend our virtual open mic. \nStay tuned to our Facebook Group for event updates\, signup sheets\, and links\, and invite your friends too. You can tune in just to connect with your community and give us those “clap” reactions. \nAs always\, we’re open to work in any genre: music\, spoken word\, improv\, skits\, storytelling\, dance\, poems or prose… Anything you can perform! There will be 10 sign up slots. We ask that you sign up ahead of time. Any sign-ups after 10 will be held on a backup list. \nQuestions? Please email MsBoye.
URL:https://www.artsparktx.org/event/virtual-open-mic-the-lion-pirate-23/2023-09-03/
LOCATION:TX
CATEGORIES:Open Mic,Speaking Advocates
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.artsparktx.org/wp-content/uploads/lion-and-pirate.jpg
ORGANIZER;CN="Ms Boye Nagle":MAILTO:boye@artsparktx.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230904T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230904T150000
DTSTAMP:20260404T112312
CREATED:20221223T164952Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240130T211359Z
UID:10002028-1693836000-1693839600@www.artsparktx.org
SUMMARY:Art Spark TX Radio Hour Show
DESCRIPTION:Tune in every Monday at 2:00 PM CT to the Art Spark TX Radio Hour live on the Austin airwaves at KOOP 91.7 FM or streaming at https://koop.org/program/art-spark-tx-radio-hour/ \nBringing inclusive discussion of topics important to the disability community & beyond!
URL:https://www.artsparktx.org/event/art-spark-tx-radio-hour-show-2023-06-05/2023-09-04/
LOCATION:TX
CATEGORIES:Weekly Radio Show
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.artsparktx.org/wp-content/uploads/Art-Spark-TX-Radio-Hour-LOGO-2023-scaled.jpeg
ORGANIZER;CN="April Sullivan":MAILTO:april@artsparktx.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230911T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230911T150000
DTSTAMP:20260404T112312
CREATED:20221223T164952Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240130T211359Z
UID:10002029-1694440800-1694444400@www.artsparktx.org
SUMMARY:Art Spark TX Radio Hour Show
DESCRIPTION:Tune in every Monday at 2:00 PM CT to the Art Spark TX Radio Hour live on the Austin airwaves at KOOP 91.7 FM or streaming at https://koop.org/program/art-spark-tx-radio-hour/ \nBringing inclusive discussion of topics important to the disability community & beyond!
URL:https://www.artsparktx.org/event/art-spark-tx-radio-hour-show-2023-06-05/2023-09-11/
LOCATION:TX
CATEGORIES:Weekly Radio Show
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.artsparktx.org/wp-content/uploads/Art-Spark-TX-Radio-Hour-LOGO-2023-scaled.jpeg
ORGANIZER;CN="April Sullivan":MAILTO:april@artsparktx.org
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230914T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230914T113000
DTSTAMP:20260404T112312
CREATED:20221118T182013Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230509T180215Z
UID:10001940-1694687400-1694691000@www.artsparktx.org
SUMMARY:Texas Veterans Strong Creative Network
DESCRIPTION:Join us for this monthly virtual creative network that connects Arts Organization\, Veteran Organizations\, and Creative Veterans to share ideas\, network\, and collaborate to elevate and support or creative Texas Veterans. Together\, we are strong! \nRegister to receive the meeting link: https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZMrdOmgpzMsHNYYU-Wv-UyUGYxf7d6OvDrU \n 
URL:https://www.artsparktx.org/event/texas-veterans-strong-creative-network/2023-09-14/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Classes for Veterans,Veterans
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ORGANIZER;CN="April Sullivan":MAILTO:april@artsparktx.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230914T123000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230914T133000
DTSTAMP:20260404T112312
CREATED:20221108T182207Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230907T174836Z
UID:10001906-1694694600-1694698200@www.artsparktx.org
SUMMARY:Women Veterans Strong
DESCRIPTION:A virtual group for women vets to connect\, create\, and converse. Register in advance for this meeting at: https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZcsceGurDstGdGUBQk_1QdFZoHxuchPLwZs \nAfter registering\, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting. \nActivity and Supplies for this month: \nCreate a Hapa-Zome (Leaf Dye) Art Banner \nGather the following Supplies: \nPlain (unpatterned) Light Colored Fabric and/or Paper (your choice of size; however\, I recommend a minimum of four inches wide by 12 inches long) \nGathered fresh leaves\, grasses\, flowers/flower petals (avoid dried out grasses and leaves) \nA sturdy stick at least 6 inches long \nA large rock or hammer \nGlue and/or Embroidery Floss with Needle \nWe will create art banners using collected foliage/flora.  We will then prepare the piece(s) for display. \n\n 
URL:https://www.artsparktx.org/event/women-veterans-strong-2023-09-14/
LOCATION:TX
CATEGORIES:Classes for Veterans,Veterans,Virtual Classes
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.artsparktx.org/wp-content/uploads/Women-Veterans-strong-1920-×-450-px-April-Sullivan.jpg
ORGANIZER;CN="April Sullivan":MAILTO:april@artsparktx.org
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230914T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230914T200000
DTSTAMP:20260404T112312
CREATED:20221108T182207Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221108T221302Z
UID:10001408-1694718000-1694721600@www.artsparktx.org
SUMMARY:Women Veterans Strong
DESCRIPTION:A virtual group for women vets to connect\, create\, and converse. Register in advance for this meeting at: https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZcsceGurDstGdGUBQk_1QdFZoHxuchPLwZs \nAfter registering\, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting. \n 
URL:https://www.artsparktx.org/event/women-veterans-strong-2023-01-12/2023-09-14/
LOCATION:TX
CATEGORIES:Classes for Veterans,Veterans,Virtual Classes
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.artsparktx.org/wp-content/uploads/Women-Veterans-strong-1920-×-450-px-April-Sullivan.jpg
ORGANIZER;CN="April Sullivan":MAILTO:april@artsparktx.org
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230917T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230917T160000
DTSTAMP:20260404T112312
CREATED:20230309T173931Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230906T174416Z
UID:10002106-1694955600-1694966400@www.artsparktx.org
SUMMARY:2023 Artist of the Year Awards Ceremony
DESCRIPTION:The 2023 Artist of the Year award winners will be honored at the annual awards ceremony hosted by Art Spark Texas at The Cathedral\, 2403 East 16th Street\, Austin\, TX 78702 on Sunday\, September 17\, 2023. This free event will be held from 1:00 to 4:00 PM CDT\, and is free to attend. This will be an in-person live event. All ages are welcome. \nRSVP at https://www.eventbrite.com/e/2023-art-spark-texas-artist-of-the-year-awards-celebration-tickets-652331540197 \nCongratulations to our 2023 Artists of the Year!\nHaven Street Allen Artist of the Year – Mario Lopez \nSpark Award – Kurt Wilkinson \nLynn Marie Johnson Media Arts Award – Valois Vera \nGloria Bond Creative Aging Award – Kathyna Hatla \nDirector’s Commendation – Karen Lamb \nDirector’s Commendation – Tommy Nienaber \nEvent Details:\nMC – Ann Ciccolella\, Artistic Director\, Austin Shakespeare\, a professional theater company that performs plays with “heightened language” at the Long Center for the Performing Arts. Ann began her directing career Off-Off Broadway after graduating from New York University. These days\, Ann facilitates a weekly Artist’s Way creativity group on zoom\, and brings Shakespeare into middle and high school classes. \nMusic by The Spinrockers\, an Austin-based band featuring singer-songwriter\, multi-instrumentalist\, and arranger Devin Gutierrez and piano-playing singer-songwriter Mary Rose Bushland! Expect a feel-good blend of rock and R&B classics along with some tasteful originals! \nLight refreshments and music starting at 1:30 PM. \nAwards Presentation until 4:00 PM. \nLocation: The Cathedral \nThe 2023 event will be in person. A recorded version will be available on YouTube after the event. \nPlease let us know by Monday September 11th if you would like ASL Interpretation. Captioning will be provided. \nFor more about the celebration or to request accommodations\, contact April at 512-454-9912 or info@artsparktx.org.
URL:https://www.artsparktx.org/event/2023-artist-of-the-year-awards-ceremony/
LOCATION:The Cathedral\, 2403 East 16th Street\, Austin\, TX\, 78702\, United States
CATEGORIES:Artworks,Awards,Integrated Dance,Seniors,Veterans
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ORGANIZER;CN="Art Spark Texas":MAILTO:info@artsparktx.org
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230918T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230918T150000
DTSTAMP:20260404T112312
CREATED:20221223T164952Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240130T211359Z
UID:10002030-1695045600-1695049200@www.artsparktx.org
SUMMARY:Art Spark TX Radio Hour Show
DESCRIPTION:Tune in every Monday at 2:00 PM CT to the Art Spark TX Radio Hour live on the Austin airwaves at KOOP 91.7 FM or streaming at https://koop.org/program/art-spark-tx-radio-hour/ \nBringing inclusive discussion of topics important to the disability community & beyond!
URL:https://www.artsparktx.org/event/art-spark-tx-radio-hour-show-2023-06-05/2023-09-18/
LOCATION:TX
CATEGORIES:Weekly Radio Show
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.artsparktx.org/wp-content/uploads/Art-Spark-TX-Radio-Hour-LOGO-2023-scaled.jpeg
ORGANIZER;CN="April Sullivan":MAILTO:april@artsparktx.org
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230924T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230924T160000
DTSTAMP:20260404T112312
CREATED:20230502T193632Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230831T161214Z
UID:10002119-1695560400-1695571200@www.artsparktx.org
SUMMARY:Makers Meet-up
DESCRIPTION:Join Art Spark Texas staff April Sullivan and board member/veteran Judith Estrada Garcia\, for our monthly Makers Meet-up\, a creative in-person gathering\, taking place the last Sunday the month 1-4:00 PM CT. All types of Makers are welcome! We’ll hang out\, try a new art method and/or do a creative prompt or two\, and share our work. You are always welcome to bring your choice of media\, or your latest creative project to share. All supplies provided for the project of the month. \nThis month we are doing Sun Prints!
URL:https://www.artsparktx.org/event/makers-meet-up-3-2023-09-24/
LOCATION:Art Spark Texas\, 1152 San Bernard St.\, Austin\, TX\, 78702\, United States
CATEGORIES:Artworks,Classes,Community Events,Makers Meet-up,Virtual Classes
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ORGANIZER;CN="April Sullivan":MAILTO:april@artsparktx.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230925T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230925T150000
DTSTAMP:20260404T112312
CREATED:20221223T164952Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240130T211359Z
UID:10002031-1695650400-1695654000@www.artsparktx.org
SUMMARY:Art Spark TX Radio Hour Show
DESCRIPTION:Tune in every Monday at 2:00 PM CT to the Art Spark TX Radio Hour live on the Austin airwaves at KOOP 91.7 FM or streaming at https://koop.org/program/art-spark-tx-radio-hour/ \nBringing inclusive discussion of topics important to the disability community & beyond!
URL:https://www.artsparktx.org/event/art-spark-tx-radio-hour-show-2023-06-05/2023-09-25/
LOCATION:TX
CATEGORIES:Weekly Radio Show
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ORGANIZER;CN="April Sullivan":MAILTO:april@artsparktx.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230930T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230930T123000
DTSTAMP:20260404T112312
CREATED:20220506T150635Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230411T214301Z
UID:10001852-1696071600-1696077000@www.artsparktx.org
SUMMARY:Monthly Drum Circle
DESCRIPTION:Join our Monthly Drum Circle\, led by Mary Oliver of Spirit Rhythms on the last Saturday of each month from 11:00 AM to 12:30 PM. Mary focuses on her passion for drumming as a tool for nurturing others toward self-expression\, spirituality\, and wellness. The drum circle will take place outdoors in chairs but will move indoors in the case of inclement weather. \nTo sign up\, or if you have any questions\, please email mary.spiritrhythms@gmail.com \nThere is no cost to participate\, though donations are welcome. \n \n 
URL:https://www.artsparktx.org/event/monthly-drum-circle/2023-09-30/
LOCATION:Art Spark Texas\, 1152 San Bernard St.\, Austin\, TX\, 78702\, United States
CATEGORIES:Artworks,Classes
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ORGANIZER;CN="April Sullivan":MAILTO:april@artsparktx.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20231002T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20231002T150000
DTSTAMP:20260404T112312
CREATED:20221223T164952Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240130T211359Z
UID:10002032-1696255200-1696258800@www.artsparktx.org
SUMMARY:Art Spark TX Radio Hour Show
DESCRIPTION:Tune in every Monday at 2:00 PM CT to the Art Spark TX Radio Hour live on the Austin airwaves at KOOP 91.7 FM or streaming at https://koop.org/program/art-spark-tx-radio-hour/ \nBringing inclusive discussion of topics important to the disability community & beyond!
URL:https://www.artsparktx.org/event/art-spark-tx-radio-hour-show-2023-06-05/2023-10-02/
LOCATION:TX
CATEGORIES:Weekly Radio Show
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ORGANIZER;CN="April Sullivan":MAILTO:april@artsparktx.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20231005T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20231005T210000
DTSTAMP:20260404T112312
CREATED:20230721T000447Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230731T214950Z
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SUMMARY:SIX (Audio Described)
DESCRIPTION:From Tudor Queens to Pop Icons\, the SIX wives of Henry VIII take the microphone to remix five hundred years of historical heartbreak into a Euphoric Celebration of 21st century girl power! This new original musical is the global sensation that everyone is losing their head over! \nAccessibility Information: https://texasperformingarts.org/visit/accessibility \nEvent and Parking Information: https://texasperformingarts.org/season/six-broadway-austin-2023 \nTicket Office:\nemail: tickets@texasperformingarts.org or call: 512.471.1444\nMonday–Friday: 10 am–5 pm \n \nImage Description: The text “‘SIX: The Musical” appears over a purple and blue background. A king’s crown hovers above the “I” in “SIX.”
URL:https://www.artsparktx.org/event/six-audio-described/
LOCATION:Bass Concert Hall\, 2350 Robert Dedman Drive\, Austin\, TX\, 78712\, United States
CATEGORIES:Accessible Performances,Audio Described Performances
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20231007T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20231007T203000
DTSTAMP:20260404T112312
CREATED:20230111T185705Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231009T213241Z
UID:10001450-1696705200-1696710600@www.artsparktx.org
SUMMARY:VIRTUAL OPEN MIC: THE LION & PIRATE
DESCRIPTION:The Lion & Pirate\, an inclusive\, open mic for writers\, performers\, and acoustic musicians\, invites you to join us the first weekend of the month. \nJoin the Lion & Pirate for our next virtual inclusive\, open mic! Featured performers to be announced; then\, it will be your time to shine! \nJoin us on Zoom:\nUse this Link to attend our virtual open mic. \nStay tuned to our Facebook Group for event updates\, signup sheets\, and links\, and invite your friends too. You can tune in just to connect with your community and give us those “clap” reactions. \nAs always\, we’re open to work in any genre: music\, spoken word\, improv\, skits\, storytelling\, dance\, poems or prose… Anything you can perform! There will be 10 sign up slots. We ask that you sign up ahead of time. Any sign-ups after 10 will be held on a backup list. \nQuestions? Please email MsBoye.
URL:https://www.artsparktx.org/event/virtual-open-mic-the-lion-pirate-23/2023-10-07/
LOCATION:TX
CATEGORIES:Open Mic,Speaking Advocates
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ORGANIZER;CN="Ms Boye Nagle":MAILTO:boye@artsparktx.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20231009T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20231009T150000
DTSTAMP:20260404T112312
CREATED:20221223T164952Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240130T211359Z
UID:10002033-1696860000-1696863600@www.artsparktx.org
SUMMARY:Art Spark TX Radio Hour Show
DESCRIPTION:Tune in every Monday at 2:00 PM CT to the Art Spark TX Radio Hour live on the Austin airwaves at KOOP 91.7 FM or streaming at https://koop.org/program/art-spark-tx-radio-hour/ \nBringing inclusive discussion of topics important to the disability community & beyond!
URL:https://www.artsparktx.org/event/art-spark-tx-radio-hour-show-2023-06-05/2023-10-09/
LOCATION:TX
CATEGORIES:Weekly Radio Show
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ORGANIZER;CN="April Sullivan":MAILTO:april@artsparktx.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20231012T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20231012T113000
DTSTAMP:20260404T112312
CREATED:20221118T182013Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230509T180215Z
UID:10001941-1697106600-1697110200@www.artsparktx.org
SUMMARY:Texas Veterans Strong Creative Network
DESCRIPTION:Join us for this monthly virtual creative network that connects Arts Organization\, Veteran Organizations\, and Creative Veterans to share ideas\, network\, and collaborate to elevate and support or creative Texas Veterans. Together\, we are strong! \nRegister to receive the meeting link: https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZMrdOmgpzMsHNYYU-Wv-UyUGYxf7d6OvDrU \n 
URL:https://www.artsparktx.org/event/texas-veterans-strong-creative-network/2023-10-12/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Classes for Veterans,Veterans
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ORGANIZER;CN="April Sullivan":MAILTO:april@artsparktx.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20231012T123000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20231012T133000
DTSTAMP:20260404T112312
CREATED:20221108T182207Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230907T174744Z
UID:10001908-1697113800-1697117400@www.artsparktx.org
SUMMARY:Women Veterans Strong
DESCRIPTION:A virtual group for women vets to connect\, create\, and converse. Register in advance for this meeting at: https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZcsceGurDstGdGUBQk_1QdFZoHxuchPLwZs \nAfter registering\, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting. \n\n 
URL:https://www.artsparktx.org/event/women-veterans-strong-2023-09-14-2023-10-12/
LOCATION:TX
CATEGORIES:Classes for Veterans,Veterans,Virtual Classes
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ORGANIZER;CN="April Sullivan":MAILTO:april@artsparktx.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20231014T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20231014T123000
DTSTAMP:20260404T112312
CREATED:20230919T210722Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230920T222600Z
UID:10002138-1697279400-1697286600@www.artsparktx.org
SUMMARY:Illustration and Poster Design Class
DESCRIPTION:Illustration and Poster Design class \nSaturdays – October 14 – November 18 @ 10:30am-12:30pm \nInstructor: Jerry Slayton \n(6 weeks) Learning drawing and graphic skills to tell your story through image making. Combine your illustrations with computer graphics to design a poster that promotes your story in print and on social media. \n* This class is open to any and all adult artists with disabilities. \n* FREE\, no cost or supplies required for this class. \nRegistration form: https://forms.gle/uaGMkkmqoa41Zg516 \n\n\nImage Description: Flyer for Illustration and Poster Design Class lists class details along with an illustration by Sam of two people smiling and waving with a dialog box reading “Visual Storytelling” above them.
URL:https://www.artsparktx.org/event/illustration-and-poster-design-class/2023-10-14/
LOCATION:Art Spark Texas\, 1152 San Bernard St.\, Austin\, TX\, 78702\, United States
CATEGORIES:Classes,In-Person Classes,In-Person Classes,New Media Arts
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ORGANIZER;CN="Art Spark Texas":MAILTO:info@artsparktx.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20231015T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20231015T143000
DTSTAMP:20260404T112312
CREATED:20230731T214709Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230731T214709Z
UID:10002137-1697374800-1697380200@www.artsparktx.org
SUMMARY:SIX (Audio Described)
DESCRIPTION:From Tudor Queens to Pop Icons\, the SIX wives of Henry VIII take the microphone to remix five hundred years of historical heartbreak into a Euphoric Celebration of 21st century girl power! This new original musical is the global sensation that everyone is losing their head over! \nEvent Information: https://www.majesticempire.com/events/six/ \nCall the Majestic Theatre Box Office at 210-226-3333 and indicate you want audio description. \n \nImage Description: The text “‘SIX: The Musical” appears over a purple and blue background. A king’s crown hovers above the “I” in “SIX.”
URL:https://www.artsparktx.org/event/six-audio-described-majestic/
LOCATION:Majestic Theatre\, 224 E. Houston Street\, San Antonio\, TX\, 78205\, United States
CATEGORIES:Accessible Performances,Audio Described Performances
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