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SUMMARY:A Taste Of Texas: Food\, Immigration\, & Identity
DESCRIPTION:Food is more than what we eat—it tells the stories of where we come from\, the traditions we carry\, and the cultures that shape who we are. \nIn conjunction with the LBJ Presidential Library’s exhibition What We Bring to the Table: Tales of History and Home\, the Future Forum invites you to a conversation exploring the connections between food and identity. Our speakers will examine how food preserves cultural heritage\, carries family traditions across generations\, and reflects the evolving story of American life. \nJoin us for an engaging\, moderated discussion followed by a reception and after-hours access to explore What We Bring to the Table. \nConfirmed speakers: \n\nKareem El-Ghayesh\, KG BBQ Owner & CEO\nAmir Hajimaleki\, Chef and Owner\, Roya\nModerator: José R. Ralat\, Taco Editor\, Texas Monthly\n\n6:00-6:30 p.m.  Arrivals\n6:30-7:30 p.m.  Moderated conversation\n7:30-8:30 p.m.  Reception + after-hours access to explore What We Bring to the Table \nLocation and Parking \nThe conversation will be hosted in the 10th floor Atrium of the LBJ Presidential Library. Free parking will be available at the LBJ Library visitors’ lot located at 2313 Red River Street. \nRegistration \nAdvance registration is requested.
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LOCATION:LBJ Presidential Library\, 2313 Red River St.\, Austin\, TX\, 78705\, United States
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SUMMARY:Food Glorious Food: How We Will Beat Hunger
DESCRIPTION:Hot Science – Cool Talks event with Dr. Raj Patel\, Edwin Marty\, and Dr. Alex Racelis \n\n\n\n\nWhat does it take to build a food-secure future for Texas? This special panel event will bring together food experts and leaders working on food access and sustainability. Featuring Raj Patel\, Alex Racelis\, Edwin Marty\, and Adrian Lipscombe\, the discussion will explore the challenges and solutions shaping food security across our state. Join us to hear their perspectives and learn how communities can help build a more resilient food system. \nFood Drive \nWe’re partnering with UT Outpost\, the campus food pantry\, for a food drive! Stop by the UT Outpost table during Cool Activities to drop off non-perishable items (canned meat\, canned soup\, pasta\, canned fruit\, and other pre-packaged healthy items). Every donation helps keep UT students and community members fed. Bring a friend\, bring a can\, and be part of the solution. \nArrive early and explore Cool Activities from 5:30 – 6:40! Local organizations will share exciting hands-on activities related to the talk! List of activities coming soon! \nAbout Hot Science – Cool Talks \nHot Science – Cool Talks provides a front-row seat to world-class research. Presented by the Environmental Science Institute (ESI) this nationally recognized series allows leading researchers from The University of Texas and other prominent universities to share their passion for science\, technology\, engineering\, and math with the general public. Events are held six times a year. \nConsider supporting Hot Science – Cool Talks with a gift: give now!
URL:https://theaustincommon.com/event/food-glorious-food-how-we-will-beat-hunger/
LOCATION:Welch Hall – University of Texas\, 105 E. 24th St\, Austin\, TX\, United States
CATEGORIES:Lecture/Guest Speaker
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SUMMARY:Texas Book Festival
DESCRIPTION:The Texas Book Festival (TBF)\, the largest book event in Texas and one of the premier literary Festivals in the nation\, returns on November 14–15\, 2026 to downtown Austin. TBF is the largest book event in Texas and one of the foremost literary celebrations in the country. Attendees can once again expect an all-star author lineup of more than 250 of the year’s leading writers\, programming for all ages in both English and Spanish\, book signings\, cooking demonstrations\, family and teen-focused activities\, hundreds of bookish exhibitors\, food trucks\, a Saturday night Lit Crawl\, and more. The event remains free and open to the public. \nExplore the full schedule here.
URL:https://theaustincommon.com/event/texas-book-festival-4/2026-11-14/
LOCATION:Congress Avenue\, Congress Avenue\, Austin\, TX\, United States
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SUMMARY:Texas Book Festival
DESCRIPTION:The Texas Book Festival (TBF)\, the largest book event in Texas and one of the premier literary Festivals in the nation\, returns on November 14–15\, 2026 to downtown Austin. TBF is the largest book event in Texas and one of the foremost literary celebrations in the country. Attendees can once again expect an all-star author lineup of more than 250 of the year’s leading writers\, programming for all ages in both English and Spanish\, book signings\, cooking demonstrations\, family and teen-focused activities\, hundreds of bookish exhibitors\, food trucks\, a Saturday night Lit Crawl\, and more. The event remains free and open to the public. \nExplore the full schedule here.
URL:https://theaustincommon.com/event/texas-book-festival-4/2026-11-15/
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