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SUMMARY:Founding Friends\, Founding Foes: Civic Friendship & Coalitions in the Age of John Adams & Thomas Jefferson
DESCRIPTION:On Wednesday\, October 21\, the LBJ Presidential Library will welcome the Adams Presidential Center and Thomas Jefferson’s Monticello to Austin for a Declaration of Independence 250th anniversary headline event\, Founding Friends\, Founding Foes: Civic Friendship & Coalitions in the Age of John Adams & Thomas Jefferson. \nThis evening is hosted as part of the LBJ Presidential Library’s series celebrating the special exhibit The American Experiment. \nParticipants include: \n\nKurt Graham\, President & CEO\, Adams Presidential Center\, Quincy\, Massachusetts\nJane Kamensky\, President & CEO\, Thomas Jefferson’s Monticello\, Charlottesville\, Virginia\nModerator: Mark Updegrove\, Chairman & CEO\, LBJ Foundation\, Austin\, Texas\n\nThis free public program draws on Monticello’s successful Founding Friends\, Founding Foes Tour\, which examines the complicated relationship between second and third U.S. presidents John Adams and Thomas Jefferson— two Founding-era leading figures who were at various times friends\, allies\, and bitter\, partisan rivals. Panelists and audience members will explore the challenges and triumphs of the American Revolution and early United States\, revealing how a constitutional democracy was born through disagreement\, coalition-building\, and a commitment to shared values and finding common cause. \n\nPost-Event Meet-Up \n\n\nFollowing the program\, guests are invited to Lazarus Brewing Company (1902 East Sixth Street) for a chance to further connect using Monticello’s specially designed Feast of Reason conversation cards.  \n\nK-12 Educators Workshop \nK-12 educators are also invited to join the Adams Center\, LBJ Library\, and Monticello education teams from 11:30 a.m. – 6:00 p.m. for a full-day workshop at the Library that delves deeper into the history and civics content of Founding Friends\, Founding Foes. Educators will then join the evening program; please do not register for both. Please click here for more information or to register for the educator workshop. \nAbout The American Experiment exhibit \nThrough an exceptional partnership with the National Archives and Records Administration and the Briscoe Center for American History\, the LBJ Presidential Library will showcase extraordinary original documents that have shaped the course of American history. Across four rotating exhibitions on display May 30 through January 10\, visitors will encounter defining moments—from the Brown v. Board of Education decision and the Fourteenth Amendment to the Louisiana Purchase and the Wright Brothers’ Flying Machine Patent. \nDocuments on display on the evening of October 21st will include Walter Cronkite’s reporter’s notebook from the Tet offensive in February 1968; a letter from Robert E. Lee to Confederate general dated August 1\, 1865\, offering his opinion on the cause of the defeat at Appomattox Court House in April 1865; and a letter written by George Washington to John Armstrong on August 24\, 1769. \nThe American Experiment initiative pairs these iconic artifacts with dynamic public programs featuring leading historians\, authors\, and thought leaders. Together\, we hope to explore how the American story has unfolded over 250 years—and where it may go next. \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 as space is limited. Please register here.
URL:https://theaustincommon.com/event/founding-friends-founding-foes-civic-friendship-coalitions-in-the-age-of-john-adams-thomas-jefferson/
LOCATION:LBJ Presidential Library\, 2313 Red River St.\, Austin\, TX\, 78705\, United States
CATEGORIES:Lecture/Guest Speaker
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SUMMARY:Kicking the Bucket Listening Club (Yarborough Branch)
DESCRIPTION:For anyone who plans to grow older. \nIn an emergency\, who do you want making medical decisions for you? Your people… or the state? The Kicking the Bucket Listening Club is a free 8-week community gathering that uses storytelling\, humor\, and conversation to explore the questions we’ll all face as we age. Join your neighbors to listen\, weave\, laugh\, and talk about caregiving\, healthcare choices\, independence\, legacy\, planning ahead\, and how we want to live. \nA BOOK CLUB FOR YOUR EARS\nKicking the Bucket is a funny\, heartfelt audio dramedy about two ride-or-die octogenarians determined to exit life on their own terms before their kids can say “nursing home.” Each week\, we’ll listen to a chapter of the ongoing story together. No prep required – and if you drop in mid-series\, we’ll catch you up. \nCRAFT WHILE YOU CONVERSE\nWant to keep your hands busy while you listen? Bring a craft or try your hand at basket weaving with artist Melissa Knight of Batik by Design. Materials provided. Basket weaving is totally optional. \nDIGGING DEEP\nOccupational Therapists and Certified End-of-Life Doulas Michelle McCarty and Melissa Saffron of ReInventing Independence guide a conversation inspired by the story each week. Expect thoughtful conversation\, practical tools\, and resources around aging\, caregiving\, medical decision-making\, memory loss\, independence\, legacy\, and planning ahead. \nCome to one session or all eight – we’ll catch you up. \n📅 Thursdays\, Sept 10-Oct 29 | 6-7:30pm\n📍 Yarborough Branch\, Austin Public Library | 2200 Hancock Dr\, Austin\, TX 78756\n🎟️ FREE! RSVP: kickingthebucket-yarborough.eventbrite.com \nThis project is supported in part by an Elevate Grant of Austin Arts\, Culture\, Music and Entertainment. ImprovEd Arts is a sponsored project of Austin Creative Alliance. Created by Andee Kinzy.
URL:https://theaustincommon.com/event/kicking-the-bucket-listening-club-yarborough-branch/2026-10-22/
LOCATION:Yarborough Branch Public Library\, 2200 Hancock Dr\, Austin\, TX\, 78756\, United States
CATEGORIES:Arts/Crafts,Class/Skill-Building
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SUMMARY:Project Hail Mary (2026) - Community Cinema
DESCRIPTION:Join us for Project Hail Mary\, an epic journey filled with mystery\, discovery\, and the fight to save humanity. \n\n\n\n\nGrab chairs and a blanket\, bring family and friends\, and enjoy this special screening. \nCome explore Community First! Village\, reserve your spot\, and enjoy your favorite movie concessions. Popcorn\, candy\, and drinks will be available for purchase (cards only\, cash not accepted). \nWe encourage you to support our concessions team rather than bringing outside food and drinks. Concessions sales directly support our formerly homeless neighbors earning a dignified income to work the event! \nTickets are FREE for this event! \nGuided tours of the Village are offered at most public Community Cinema events and will take place between listed event start time and prior to start of the film. \nDress in weather-appropriate clothing and don’t forget your flashlights and bug spray. We also recommend wearing closed-toe shoes. \nLike our Facebook page or follow us on Twitter or Instagram for all the latest news & updates from The Community Cinema. \nDogs on leashes are welcome at Community Cinema movie nights! \nInterested in renting the Community Cinema amphitheater for a private event? Email cinema@mlf.org. \nMovies begin at full dark and/or ~an hour after event start time\, depending on the season.
URL:https://theaustincommon.com/event/project-hail-mary-2026-community-cinema/
LOCATION:Community First Village\, 9301 Hog Eye Road\, Austin\, TX\, 78724\, United States
CATEGORIES:Film-Screening
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SUMMARY:LoCo Trash Bash
DESCRIPTION:Help clean up local waterways at the 8th Annual LoCo Trash Bash! Choose from six river sections or three bank sites\, then head to Big Webberville Park for the after-party. \nSign up here.
URL:https://theaustincommon.com/event/loco-trash-bash-2/
LOCATION:Webberville County Park\, 2305 Park Lane\, Austin\, TX\, 78621\, United States
CATEGORIES:Party With a Purpose,Volunteer
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SUMMARY:Black Outside Fest
DESCRIPTION:Come shop Black-owned businesses\, discover local artists and creatives\, enjoy live music + performances\, experience the flavors and stories. \n\n\n\nAUSTIN\, WE’RE BLACK OUTSIDE. 🖤Black Outside Fest is taking over the Millennium! \nOn Saturday\, October 24\, we’re bringing together Black makers\, food\, music\, art\, film and community for a full day celebrating Black culture\, heritage and creativity — how we got here\, how we’re living it today\, and the legacy we’re creating next. \nBecause our culture isn’t something that only lives in the past. It’s in what we make\, what we eat\, what we wear\, what we grow\, the music we move to\, the stories we tell and what we pass on. \nAnd this year\, we’ve got even more room to experience it all. \nCome shop 40+ Black makers. Hit the skating rink. Bowl with your people. Grab something good to eat. Catch a film or live performance. Discover art and stories. Bring your boo\, family\, even the kids. Find a seat and stay awhile. \nSHOP. EAT. SKATE. BOWL. WATCH. LISTEN. CREATE.\n🛍️ 40+ Black Makers\n🛼 Black Outside Skate\n🎳 Black Outside Bowl\n🎬 Black Outside Cinema\n🎶 DJs + Live Performances\n🍽️ Food Trucks + The Cookout\n🎨 Art + Family Experiences \nWhether you’re discovering a new artist\, meeting the maker behind your new favorite product\, skating with your kids\, catching a film\, eating something good or dancing when your song comes on — there’s a place for you here.
URL:https://theaustincommon.com/event/black-outside-fest/
LOCATION:Millennium Youth Entertainment Complex\, 1156 Hargrave St\, TX\, 78702\, United States
CATEGORIES:Arts/Crafts,Party With a Purpose
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