As temperatures go down, there is still plenty to do in Austin. All dates, times, and locations subject to change.
Nov. 1
When: 7 p.m. Where: Knowlton Auditorium, Austin High School This concert features award-winning violinist Timothy Chooi. For more information or tickets, email AustinArtistSeries@gmail.com.
perspective to the classic musical comedy. Prince Dauntless hasn’t had any luck finding a bride, until along comes the unconventional Princess Winnifred—but can she pass the test? Carried on a wave of wonderful songs, by turns hilarious and raucous, romantic and melodic, this rollicking story of royal courtship and comeuppance provides for some side-splitting shenanigans. Chances are you’ll never look at fairy tales quite the same way again. Tickets available at www.riverland.edu/tickets.
Nov. 2
Nov. 29
When: 5 p.m. Where: Holiday Inn Austin Conference Center Enjoy social hour, delicious meal, music and entertainment, raffles, games, and a silent and live auction. Tickets $40. Friends of the Hormel Nature Center receive a $5 coupon to use towards raffles, games or auction items. All proceeds go to the Jay C. Hormel Nature Center. For more information or to purchase tickets, go to www. hormelnaturecenter.org or call 507-437-7519.
When: 4:30-8 p.m. Where: Downtown Austin Annual event welcoming the holiday season with music, food, crafts, and lots of fun, leading to the parade that brings the man of the hour and the lighting of the community Christmas Tree. For more information, call 507-437-4561.
Nov. 11
Dec. 2
When: 8 p.m. Where: Jay C. Hormel Nature Center Free program, held outside the Interpretive Center. For more information, go to www.hormelnaturecenter.org or email info@hormelnaturecenter.org.
When: 7 p.m. Where: Jay C. Hormel Nature Center The change in season brings on a completely different way of life in the United State’s first national park. Find out how survival is possible in this frozen landscape with Matt Freecheck as he shares his stories about “Winter in Yellowstone.” Sponsored by Austin Izaak Walton League. Free program in the Interpretive Center, open to the public. For more information, go to www.hormelnaturecenter.org or email info@ hormelnaturecenter.org.
Austin Artist Series - Timothy Chooi
17th annual Thanksgiving Feast Fundraiser
Transit of Mercury
Nov. 20-24
“Once Upon a Mattress”
Christmas in the City
Winter in Yellowstone with Matt Freecheck
When: 7 p.m. (20-23) and 2 p.m. (24) Where: Frank W. Bridges Theatre, Riverland Community College If you thought you knew the story of “The Princess and The Pea,” you may be in for a walloping surprise! This modern interpretation not only puts a twist on the well-known fairy tale but also brings a new
Dec. 3
Austin ArtWorks Center
Hormel Historic Home
• Nov. 1 . . . . . . • Nov. 2 . . . . . . • Nov. 9 . . . . . . • Nov. 9 . . . . . . • Nov. 16. . . . . • Nov. 16. . . . . • Nov. 16. . . . . • Nov. 22. . . . . • Nov. 23. . . . . • Nov. 30. . . . . • Dec. 4 . . . . . . • Dec. 7 . . . . . . • Dec. 7 . . . . . . • Dec. 11 . . . . . • Dec. 14 . . . . . • Dec. 14 . . . . . • Dec. 14 . . . . . • Dec. 21 . . . . .
• Nov. 1 . . . . . . 2019 HMVET Gourmet Fundraiser, 6 p.m. • Nov. 11. . . . . History Happy Hour: In Honor of Veteran’s Day, 5:30 p.m. • Nov. 14. . . . . Historic Treasures Lecture Series, with Jaimie Timm, 11:30 a.m to 12:30 p.m. • Nov. 21. . . . . Holiday Card/Game Party, noon to 4 p.m. • Nov. 22. . . . . Holiday Tea, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. • Nov. 23. . . . . Soup & Santa, 10:30 a.m. and 12:30 p.m. • Nov. 23. . . . . Holiday Open House, 3-6 p.m. • Dec. 6 . . . . . . A Handmade Christmas, 4 p.m. • Dec. 7 . . . . . . A Handmade Christmas, 9 a.m. • Dec. 9 . . . . . . History Happy Hour, 5:30 p.m. • Dec. 12 . . . . . Healthy Living Lecture Series: Healthier Holiday Treats, presented by Jen Haugen, 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m.
For more information, call 507-434-0934.
Second Floor Gallery Opening: Members Show, 5-7 p.m. $5 Kids Studio: Buried Treasure, 10:30 a.m. to noon $5 Kids Studio: Torn Paper Planets, 10:30 a.m. to noon Family Art Studio, 1-3 p.m. $5 Kids Studio: Owl Painting on Canvas, 10:30 a.m. to noon Polymer Clay Handing Animals with Layl McDill, 1 p.m. Part Time Ex’s - Music at the Bank, 7:30 p.m. ArtRocks Open Jam Session, 7-9:30 p.m. $5 Kids Studio: Cupcake Trinket Dish, 10:30 a.m. to noon $5 Kids Studio: Egg Carton Folk Ornaments, 10:30 a.m. to noon Felted Gnomes, 6 p.m. $5 Kids Studio: Prints and Patterns, 10:30 a.m. to noon Embroidery Class “Elfonso” 1 p.m. Evergreen Landscape Painting w/ Katie Stromlund 6pm $5 Kids Studio: Reindeer Painting on Canvas Family Art Studio 1-3 p.m. (free) Polymer Clay Nativity 2 p.m. $5 Kids Studio: Holiday Ornaments (clay) 10:30 a.m.
58 | Austin Living | November–December 2019
Christmas in the Northwest
When: 5-8 p.m. Where: Northwest Austin Christmas in the City continues with a focus on the businesses in the northwest corridor. Fun for the entire family. For more information, call 507-437-4561.
For more information, call 507-433-4243.
Sola Fide Observatory Viewings
For more information, call 507-437-7519 or email info@hormelnaturecenter.org. • Nov. 9 . . . . . . 8-10 p.m. • Nov. 23. . . . . 8-10 p.m.