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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
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.artsparktx.org/wp-content/uploads/People-in-a-drum-circle-Susan-Slattery.jpg
ORGANIZER;CN="April Sullivan":MAILTO:april@artsparktx.org
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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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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230828T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230828T150000
DTSTAMP:20260404T000930
CREATED:20221223T164952Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240130T211359Z
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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
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:20230903T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230903T143000
DTSTAMP:20260404T000930
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:20260404T000930
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:20260404T000930
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
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230914T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230914T113000
DTSTAMP:20260404T000930
CREATED:20221118T182013Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230509T180215Z
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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
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.artsparktx.org/wp-content/uploads/Texas-Veterans-strong-1920-×-450-px-April-Sullivan-1.jpg
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:20260404T000930
CREATED:20221108T182207Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230907T174836Z
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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 \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
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230914T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230914T200000
DTSTAMP:20260404T000930
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
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230917T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230917T160000
DTSTAMP:20260404T000930
CREATED:20230309T173931Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230906T174416Z
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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
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230918T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230918T150000
DTSTAMP:20260404T000930
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
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230924T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230924T160000
DTSTAMP:20260404T000930
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
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.artsparktx.org/wp-content/uploads/Makers-Meet-up-Susan-Slattery.png
ORGANIZER;CN="April Sullivan":MAILTO:april@artsparktx.org
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230925T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230925T150000
DTSTAMP:20260404T000930
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
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:20230930T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230930T123000
DTSTAMP:20260404T000930
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
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.artsparktx.org/wp-content/uploads/People-in-a-drum-circle-Susan-Slattery.jpg
ORGANIZER;CN="April Sullivan":MAILTO:april@artsparktx.org
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20231002T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20231002T150000
DTSTAMP:20260404T000930
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
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:20231005T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20231005T210000
DTSTAMP:20260404T000930
CREATED:20230721T000447Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230731T214950Z
UID:10002136-1696534200-1696539600@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! \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
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.artsparktx.org/wp-content/uploads/IMG_5846.png
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20231007T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20231007T203000
DTSTAMP:20260404T000930
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
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.artsparktx.org/wp-content/uploads/lion-and-pirate.jpg
ORGANIZER;CN="Ms Boye Nagle":MAILTO:boye@artsparktx.org
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20231009T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20231009T150000
DTSTAMP:20260404T000930
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
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:20231012T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20231012T113000
DTSTAMP:20260404T000930
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
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.artsparktx.org/wp-content/uploads/Texas-Veterans-strong-1920-×-450-px-April-Sullivan-1.jpg
ORGANIZER;CN="April Sullivan":MAILTO:april@artsparktx.org
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20231012T123000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20231012T133000
DTSTAMP:20260404T000930
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:20260404T000930
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
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.artsparktx.org/wp-content/uploads/Visual-Storytelling-square.jpeg
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:20260404T000930
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
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.artsparktx.org/wp-content/uploads/IMG_5846.png
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20231016T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20231016T150000
DTSTAMP:20260404T000930
CREATED:20221223T164952Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240130T211359Z
UID:10002034-1697464800-1697468400@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-2023-06-05/2023-10-16/
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:20231020T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20231020T220000
DTSTAMP:20260404T000930
CREATED:20231004T201218Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231004T202758Z
UID:10002163-1697826600-1697839200@www.artsparktx.org
SUMMARY:Cinema Touching Disability Film Festival (Audio Described)
DESCRIPTION:In 2023\, the Coalition of Texans with Disabilities (CTD) is celebrating 20 years of its Cinema Touching Disability Film Festival & Short Film Competition! Join CTD (and Art Spark Texas) for two nights of live entertainment\, featured guests\, community\, and great disability cinema! The 2023 Festival takes place Friday and Saturday\, October 20 – 21\, 2023\, at the Rollins Theater at the Long Center in Austin\, Texas. \nYour $10 ticket reserves your seat at the Festival and will be reimbursed at the door! Get your ticket and view program details on the Cinema Touching Disability website. \nRegarding access\, the theater will have open seating\, with unattached chairs on a level floor\, and some tables for those who need a surface. All films will be screened with open captions\, and ASL interpretation will be provided for all spoken portions of the Festival. Audio description will be provided. \n \nImage Description: Icon of a person in a wheelchair in motion with a video camera in hand. Text reads\, “20th annual Cinema Touching Disability Film Festival & Short Film Competition.”
URL:https://www.artsparktx.org/event/cinema-touching-disability-film-festival-audio-described/2023-10-20/
LOCATION:The Long Center\, 701 W. Riverside Drive\, Austin\, TX\, 78704\, United States
CATEGORIES:Audio Described Performances,Community Events,Festivals,Film Screening,Open Captioned Performances
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ORGANIZER;CN="Cinema Touching Disability Film Festival":MAILTO:filmfest@txdisabilities.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20231021T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20231021T123000
DTSTAMP:20260404T000930
CREATED:20230919T210722Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230920T222600Z
UID:10002139-1697884200-1697891400@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/2023-10-21/
LOCATION:Art Spark Texas\, 1152 San Bernard St.\, Austin\, TX\, 78702\, United States
CATEGORIES:Classes,In-Person Classes,In-Person Classes,New Media Arts
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.artsparktx.org/wp-content/uploads/Visual-Storytelling-square.jpeg
ORGANIZER;CN="Art Spark Texas":MAILTO:info@artsparktx.org
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20231021T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20231021T153000
DTSTAMP:20260404T000930
CREATED:20231012T212505Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231017T201007Z
UID:10002167-1697896800-1697902200@www.artsparktx.org
SUMMARY:Abstracts Watercolor Class
DESCRIPTION:This class is open to Veterans\, families\, and caregivers.\nFree! All supplies provided.\nTaught by veteran artist Denise Knebel. Beginners welcome!\nRegister by emailing april@artsparktx.org\nFor more information call 512-454-9912
URL:https://www.artsparktx.org/event/abstracts-watercolor-class/
LOCATION:Caldwell County VFW Post 8927\, 7007 US-183 Hwy\, Lockhart\, TX\, 78644\, United States
CATEGORIES:Classes,Classes for Veterans,In-Person Classes,Veterans
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ORGANIZER;CN="Art Spark Texas -Veterans":MAILTO:april@artsparktx.org
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20231021T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20231021T220000
DTSTAMP:20260404T000930
CREATED:20231004T201218Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231004T202758Z
UID:10002164-1697913000-1697925600@www.artsparktx.org
SUMMARY:Cinema Touching Disability Film Festival (Audio Described)
DESCRIPTION:In 2023\, the Coalition of Texans with Disabilities (CTD) is celebrating 20 years of its Cinema Touching Disability Film Festival & Short Film Competition! Join CTD (and Art Spark Texas) for two nights of live entertainment\, featured guests\, community\, and great disability cinema! The 2023 Festival takes place Friday and Saturday\, October 20 – 21\, 2023\, at the Rollins Theater at the Long Center in Austin\, Texas. \nYour $10 ticket reserves your seat at the Festival and will be reimbursed at the door! Get your ticket and view program details on the Cinema Touching Disability website. \nRegarding access\, the theater will have open seating\, with unattached chairs on a level floor\, and some tables for those who need a surface. All films will be screened with open captions\, and ASL interpretation will be provided for all spoken portions of the Festival. Audio description will be provided. \n \nImage Description: Icon of a person in a wheelchair in motion with a video camera in hand. Text reads\, “20th annual Cinema Touching Disability Film Festival & Short Film Competition.”
URL:https://www.artsparktx.org/event/cinema-touching-disability-film-festival-audio-described/2023-10-21/
LOCATION:The Long Center\, 701 W. Riverside Drive\, Austin\, TX\, 78704\, United States
CATEGORIES:Audio Described Performances,Community Events,Festivals,Film Screening,Open Captioned Performances
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.artsparktx.org/wp-content/uploads/CTDFF-Film-Strips-e1696451219764.png
ORGANIZER;CN="Cinema Touching Disability Film Festival":MAILTO:filmfest@txdisabilities.org
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20231022T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20231022T160000
DTSTAMP:20260404T000930
CREATED:20230926T222117Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230926T222539Z
UID:10002162-1697983200-1697990400@www.artsparktx.org
SUMMARY:The Lion & Pirate Open Mic IN PERSON
DESCRIPTION:The Lion & Pirate Open Mic is back with a special in-person event! This will be our first in-person open mic since the shutdown. Join your friends from the Lion & Pirate for an afternoon of poetry\, music\, seeing old friends\, and lots more! \nThis special event honors the 20-year celebration of the Cinema Touching Disability Film Festival  (another project of L&P co-host\, the Coalition of Texans with Disabilities). Close out your CTDFF weekend by chilling with us and other like-minded folk. \nWe’re super excited to welcome back you old-timers and other in-person regulars who may not have been able to attend our virtual events. We can’t wait to party with you talented folks again! See you there! \nWhat to Expect: \n\nThe performer sign-up opens at 1:30 PM at the gate.\nThis is a disability-inclusive open mic\, so all performers are welcome\, regardless of their abilities. It’s a supportive and welcoming environment where everyone is encouraged to share their gifts.\nThe Lion & Pirate Open Mic is a great way to showcase your talents and connect with other artists.\nWe encourage a variety of performers\, including musicians\, poets\, comedians\, storytellers\, and more to join us.\nThe backyard of the Art Spark Texas office is a beautiful and relaxing space to perform.\nThis will be an acoustic show\, but we will have a microphone available for you soft-spoken folks.\nBoth the office and the backyard are accessible\, please email MsBoye for individual accessibility questions or requirements.\nThe event is free and open to the public. All ages are welcome.\n\n \nImage Description: A lion statue wearing an eye patch and a pirate’s skull-and-bones do-rag grips a microphone cable in its jaws. Text reads\, “Join us in person! The Lion & The Pirate\, an inclusive open mic for writers\, performers\, and musicians. 2 PM to 4 PM\, Sunday\, October 22\, 2023. Art Spark Texas\, 1152 San Bernard St.\, Austin\, TX.” Logos for Art Spark Texas and the Coalition of Texans with Disabilities appear at the bottom.
URL:https://www.artsparktx.org/event/the-lion-pirate-open-mic-in-person/
LOCATION:Art Spark Texas\, 1152 San Bernard St.\, Austin\, TX\, 78702\, United States
CATEGORIES:Accessible Performances,Community Events,Open Mic
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.artsparktx.org/wp-content/uploads/IMG_6056.jpeg
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20231023T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20231023T150000
DTSTAMP:20260404T000930
CREATED:20221223T164952Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240130T211359Z
UID:10002035-1698069600-1698073200@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-2023-06-05/2023-10-23/
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:20231028T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20231028T123000
DTSTAMP:20260404T000930
CREATED:20230919T210722Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230920T222600Z
UID:10002140-1698489000-1698496200@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/2023-10-28/
LOCATION:Art Spark Texas\, 1152 San Bernard St.\, Austin\, TX\, 78702\, United States
CATEGORIES:Classes,In-Person Classes,In-Person Classes,New Media Arts
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.artsparktx.org/wp-content/uploads/Visual-Storytelling-square.jpeg
ORGANIZER;CN="Art Spark Texas":MAILTO:info@artsparktx.org
END:VEVENT
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