Saturday-Sunday, January 29-30th, 2011 | Cross Creek

Do you think you’re tough enough? Do you have what it takes to compete…in the MUD? Then check out Tough Mudder : Austin Edition. This challenging test of endurance will be held over the course of two days — Saturday, January 29th through Sunday, January 30th, 2011.

The Tough Mudder series was created because there isn’t an event in America that tests toughness, fitness, strength, stamina and mental grit, all in one place, all in one day.

Tough Mudder is also about experiencing a true sense of camaraderie that, sadly, is rarely seen outside of the military these days. To get over some of their obstacles, you will need the help of others — they’re simply too much for one man to tackle alone.

Tough Mudders, unlike some other types of endurance runners, are team players; they help out other Tough Mudders. Everyone to is encouraged to compete, but being a Tough Mudder is also about making sure no man is left behind, not worrying about your finish time.

For participants who have overcome illness, injury or misfortune, there are Tough Mudder Respect Awards, as well as awards for Toughest Mullet and Mohawk in which a free head shave will be provided the day of competition. You can also get complimentary tattoos of the Tough Mudder logo if you think you’re really tough. For further details see here.

There are no monetary prizes at Tough Mudder. However, the top 5% of all finishers will also be given free entry into the World’s Toughest Mudder to be held in 2011.

You can register online by clicking here and your entry fee includes an event t-shirt, tough mudder headbands, a beer, and live music at post event party. Please note that registration ends January 22, 2011.

Trunk Show featuring: Austin Jewelry Designers Rita Marie Ross & Diana Maycotte and San Antonio designer Hazel Smith.

The Sustainable Food Center is proudly celebrating its third annual Farm to Plate fundraiser.  Farm to Plate features over 20 chefs whipping up and presenting food and wine from Central Texas in one fun, outdoor event. Local Cordon Bleu maistros will be dishing the best of the best organic and local palatable eats, while beverages will be provided by Texas wineries and regional breweries.

The Sustainable Food Center dedicates itself to creating opportunities for individuals to consciously make healthier food choices by eating local. The SFC hopes to increase access to locally grown food to help empower Central Texas through interactive cooking classes and nutrition education and organic food gardening. With this, the SFC hopes to improve the long-term health of the environment and Texans alike.

Barr Manison, a strictly organic event facility, will host the event with the help of the Austin staple food market, Wheatsville Food Co-op. Individual tickets are available or buy a table of eight to help celebrate this event. 2010 chefs participating include Jesse Griffiths of Dai Due, Josh Watkins of The Carillon, Shawn CCirkiel of Parside, and many many more.

Thursday, May 6. Barr Mansion. Event details and tickets here.

With a beautifully engaging score by Leo Delibes, you’ll be whisked away to a doll maker’s workshop on Mother’s Day weekend.

Choreography: Arthur Saint-Léon

Music: Leo Delibes Musical Accompaniment: The Austin Symphony

Information and Tickets

With a beautifully engaging score by Leo Delibes, you’ll be whisked away to a doll maker’s workshop on Mother’s Day weekend.

Choreography: Arthur Saint-Léon

Music: Leo Delibes Musical Accompaniment: The Austin Symphony

Information and Tickets

With a beautifully engaging score by Leo Delibes, you’ll be whisked away to a doll maker’s workshop on Mother’s Day weekend.

Choreography: Arthur Saint-Léon

Music: Leo Delibes Musical Accompaniment: The Austin Symphony

Information and Tickets

COST: $35 Foundation Members, $45 General Public
RSVP: RSVP required; Tickets non-refundable. Call 512.327.7555 or visit www.winefoodfoundation.org.

Hors d’oeuvres provided by Mirabelle Restaurant.

Come for the class, stay for dinner!
Following the tasting, class attendees are invited to enjoy a Mirabelle entrée, dessert, and paired glass of wine for $25, plus tip/tax.

Have you noticed the hundreds of adorable little white and blue Smart Cars around town, and wondered what they’re all about? car2go is an ecological ride share initiative that has made its way to Austin, and to celebrate, they are throwing a free, all ages event in Republic Square Park, on 5th St. and Guadalupe.

Five local bands will be playing — it’s surely going to be worthwhile event. Hasn’t it been a while since you’ve gone to a show, even a local one, for free? To add even more interest to the event, you will be able to take a car2go out for a spin, if you’d like. Even more, there will food vendors. Need more convincing?

Bands: Joe Ely, The Gourds, The Black & White Years, The Lemurs and Del Castillo

Learn more about this new initiative on the car2go Commercial. See what the fuss is all about.