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Brown Bag Delivery Do you ever reminisce about the days when the lunch bell rang and you grabbed your brown bag, which contained all major food groups specifically prepared with love and care by dear old Mom? In the world of eight to fivers, it’s a fluttering memory. Finding healthy grub is either inconvenient or too costly. Founder Ben Mendoza faced this exact dilemma for years working long hours in the IT industry. In his attempt to seek justice against preservative-packed provisions, Mendoza, along with long-time friend, French-trained chef and Mexican restaurateur Rameses Tapiero, banded
Campfire Chorus Mid-April, when the Texas bluebonnets and wildflowers are at their peak, Old Settlers Music Festival summons roots and Americana music lovers to the Salt Lick Pavilion and Camp Ben McCulloch for four days of enticing music and activities
weekly and even interacts with customers via social media outlets to find out what they are craving. From yogurt-marinated chicken kabobs and seared tilapia with almond beurre noisette, to savory soups, fresh
amongst the enchanting Texas Hill Country. This year’s line-up features heavyhitters like The Avett Brothers, The Richard Thompson Electric Trio and Sam Bush, alongside Austin-favorites like The Band of Heathens, The Gourds and Suzanna Choffel. Pack-in your thrills from sunup to sundown with a one day pass or opt
produce and nuts, hungry busybodies may order individual meals and snacks of their choosing or opt for the chef’s grab-bag, where Tapiero hand-picks your meals each week. Delivery days are Mondays
for a full-on camping experience April 14-17. www.oldsettlersmusicfest.org
and Wednesdays, with a minimum purchase of five meals, and the entire process may be done online. No offense, Mom, but Brown Bag Delivery just might have you beat! www.brownbagdelivers.com
Chic Collegians Each year the graduating students in the University of Texas Division of Textiles and Apparel in the School of
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Cirque du Soleil Dralion, a fusion of ancient Chinese circus traditions and avant-garde style of Cirque du Soleil, will be in Austin from March 10–20 at
Human Ecology debut their original designs at the Annual Senior Fashion Show. On Thursday, April 21, the Lone Star Room at the Frank Erwin Center will flourish with budding talent as models take the stage to showcase innovative daywear, casual wear, evening wear and wedding gowns. This year’s challenge was to employ eco-friendly fabrics and technology-
the Cedar Park Center. Dralion derives
smart techniques. Prizes will be given for Best, Most Innovative, Most Marketable, and Best Constructed Collection, as well as Best Evening and Bridal Gown by a panel of industry professionals. Join over five thousand in attendance to witness the up-and-coming designers. April 21. www.he.utexas.edu/txa/
and comedic characters on a masterful
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inspiration from Eastern philosophy with its perpetual quest for harmony between humankind and nature. The international cast features fifty-two world-class acrobats, gymnasts, musicians, singers artistic entertainment tour through North America. www.cirquedusoleil.com/dralion
OLD SETTLERS: JOHN GRUBBS; FASHION SHOW: KIM ESPINOSA FOR BRENDA LADD PHOTOGRAPHY
together to create Brown Bag Delivers. The concept: fresh, healthy, all-natural meals conveniently delivered to your home or office at around seven dollars each. Chef Tapiero provides new menu options