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Events for December
From 12/07/2009 to 12/09/2009
Feng Shui Style with Feng Shui Hair Stylist Billy Yamaguchi
Billy Yamaguchi will be speaking and available for private appointments.
As president and co-owner of Yamaguchi Enterprises, Billy Yamaguchi has developed a series of salons that offer unsurpassed services in luxurious settings. With California locations in Ventura, La Quinta Resort & Spa in La Quinta, La Costa Resort & Spa in Carlsbad, the new Four Seasons in Westlake Village, Rancho Las Palmas in Rancho Mirage, and the Del Coronado Hotel in Coronado Island, the salons truly exemplify the holistic principles that guide his vision of beauty. More than ten years ago, Billy began his study of Feng Shui and a quest to wed this philosophy to his training in the Western tradition of hair design. He soon discovered there was no existing method of integrating these disciplines and he devoted himself to combining the elements into an entirely innovative approach to beauty and harmony. He was the first to adapt Feng Shui techniques and products to the Beauty Industry.
During the course of his eighteen- year career, Billy has participated in countless fashion shows, photo and make-up shoots and television commercials. He is one of the spokespersons for Schwarzkopf, Inc., a renowned hair color manufacturer, and he has conducted educational classes throughout the United States and abroad. Leading seminars and workshops throughout Europe, Asia, South America, North America, Australia, New Zealand and South Africa, Billy has brought the fundamentals of hair artistry and the Feng Shui principles as they are applied to beauty to a worldwide community of stylists.
Billy is the author of Yamaguchi Feng Shui: The Art & Science of Color Formulation for the salon professionals as well as Billy Yamaguchi Feng Shui Beauty which is available in book stores and online. Billy was selected by HairColor USA among top colorists internationally and was cited as one of the twenty-five most influential educators of the century.
In 2006, Yamaguchi Salons were voted top twenty salons in US by beauty editors. In January/February 2007 issue of California Style Magazine [C Magazine], Yamaguchi Salons were listed as one of top five salons in California. Recognized as a "Holistic Hair Artist" by Town and Country and as a "Feng Shui Artist" by Bridge Magazine, USA, his work as also been showcased in Salon Today, Modern Salon, American Salon, and Hairspa. Billy has made numerous appearances on national and international television shows: ABC News, KCAL News, CBS News, CNN, KNBC, E! Entertainment, Style Network, Behind the Scenes on Showtime, Rikki Lake, Life Time Channel's New Attitudes, Fuji TV, Early Morning Show on Tokyo TV, CBS Early Morning Show, Queer Eye for the Straight Guy, and the Dr. Phil Show.
From 12/11/2009 to 12/12/2009
For the Love of Books Club: Same Kind of Different as Me, Ron Hall
Join us each month for a wine and cheese book chat as we host great guest authors in a lively discussion about all things literary and not so literary. Authors and guests have fun discussing the writing process, exchanging titles, sharing informal book reviews and debating about wireless reading devices! December's featured book is Same Kind of Different as Me by special guest co-author Ron Hall.
Special Guest, New York Times Best Selling Co-Author: Ron Hall, Same Kind of Different As Me
Ron Hall is the author of New York Times' bestseller Same Kind of Different as Me, an unlikely story of the unlikeliest of friends--Ron Hall and Denver Moore. Hall was born in Texas and is a graduate of TCU. Before becoming a writer, he took on a variety of careers, including the United States Army, Campbell's soup, a municipal bond trader, a painter, a cowboy and a welder.
Hall's late wife, Deborah Short, introduced him to Denver Moore, who inspired the book and changed his life forever. Known as "Rocky Pop" to his grandchildren, he currently spends his time traveling to different cities and speaking all across America.
From 12/14/2009 to 12/20/2009
The Culinary Experience: December 2009
Learn the secrets of preparing and enjoying deliciously healthy food and take part of the Lake Austin Spa Resort experience home with you! This month's special guest chefs are Sara Moulton (Food Network), the Casserole Queens and Debbie Meyer-Gore.Monday, December 14 and Tuesday, December 15
Cooking Sessions with Special Guest Chef: Sara MoultonSara Moulton is one of the most trusted names in the food biz. As the host of “Cooking Live,” “Cooking Live Primetime,” and “Sara’s Secrets” between 1996 and 2005, she was a founding Food Network personality.
She’s been Food Editor of ABC-TV’s “Good Morning America” since 1997. In the spring of 2008, she hosted “Sara’s Weeknight Meals” for public television. Sara was Gourmet’s executive chef from 1987 until the magazine was shuttered in October of 2009. She is the author of Sara's Secrets for Weeknight Meals and Sara Moulton Cooks at Home. Her next cookbook, Sara’s Everyday Family Dinners, will be published by Simon & Schuster in the spring of 2010.
Wednesday, December 16
Cooking Session with the Casserole QueensIn a world where people are consistently pressed for time, Casserole Queens Sandy Pollock and Crystal Cook, are bringing families back together at the dinner table with home-cooked goodness.
The Queens have been serving one-dish wonders in Austin for over 2.5 years! They have been featured in several print publications in Austin, Texas, including Austin American Statesman, Rare Magazine and Austin Monthly, and went national with the help of the Food Network and renowned Chef Bobby Flay.
Saturday, December 19
Holiday Appetizers with Special Guest Chef: Debbie Meyer-GoreDebbie Meyer-Gore, a former fashion buyer for Fortune 500 companies which included Dillard's Department Stores, A Pea in the Pod and Viacom Entertainment effectively transitioned her career and personal life to pursue her culinary passion. Her palate empowered her to author two cookbooks, manage two culinary schools and become the Director of Culinary Services for an international high-tech oven company. Through the unexpected forks in the road and cookbook writing, Debbie discovered life is similar to a recipe. Add the ingredients that make your life a success and eliminate the ingredients that don't blend. Through her classes, Debbie's inspires participants to find their perfect recipe.
12/15/2009
Women's Healthy Today with Dr. Anne Moulton
Learn the latest information about menopause, estrogen and holistic treatments and coronary disease in women and how if differs from men.Dr. Anne Moulton started the first women's health practice in Rhode Island, taught women's health issues medical school residents and students and wrote over 30 articles and chapters on women's health topics. With her colleagues at Brown, she wrote the MD column in McCall's Magazine for three years and co-authored The Complete Book of Menopause: Every Woman's Guide to Good Health.
She has spoken to women health consumers across the country about such topics as: menopause, coronary disease in women, hypertension in women, prevention and healthy living for women and how to get the most out of your MD visits.
From 12/21/2009 to 12/27/2009
Holiday Happenings!
Rejoice in the magic of the season with a holiday celebration at Lake Austin Spa Resort. We'll take care of the decorating, the planning and the holiday feast, while you enjoy festive activities like holiday cooking demos, boat cruises, live music, crafts classes and more.Monday, December 21
Craft: Keepsake Ornaments and Holiday Sing-a-long
12 Days of FitnessHoliday Cooking Demo with Pastry Queen: Rebecca Rather
A native Texan, Rebecca Rather makes the most of her Lone Star state's varied traditions, whether looking to the kitchens of Texas' Mexican and German immigrants or to the cowboy culture of her own forebears. Best of all, her recipes aren't fussy—one of her best–selling cakes stirs together in a single saucepan. Add in a cupful of Texas attitude and her made–from–scratch–with–love philosophy and you've got an irresistible taste of American baking.Tuesday, December 22
Holiday Wine Tasting and Live Music
Nutrition Jeopardy with guest Dietitian Laura Watson
New Year - New You with guest Dietitian Laura WatsonWatercolor Basics with Special Guest Artist: Sue Kemp
Largely self taught, Sue has been painting for over twenty five years. Sue May Kemp taught in the public schools for a few years before she pursued her love of art, concentrating on painting in watercolor. Her paintings have hung in the Cannon House of Representatives, Washington, D.C., the Texas State Capitol and in many juried competitions, and her work is included in private and corporate collections.Wednesday, December 23
Cooking Demo with Terry Conlan
Craft: Bead a Gratitude Bracelet
Poker PartyThursday, December 24
Jingle Bell Jog or Walk
Rockin' Reindeer Cardio
T'ai Chi for Comfort & Joy
Dessert First - Cookie DecoratingFriday, December 25
Holiday Hike
Nia Dance of Giving and Receiving
Dessert and Coffee Bar
Stargazing
Holiday DinnerSaturday, December 26
Boat Cruise
Tibetan Bowl MeditationLive Music with Special Guest: Sara Hickman
Sara was raised in Houston, Texas, and launched her professional career at age 14 at a Houston Oilers party with just her guitar and voice. Sara has twice been a guest of NBC's Tonight Show, hosted her own VH-1 special, and produced an independent video, Joy, which won first place in the USA Film Festival.Not only is Sara musically and artistically gifted, she has a heart of gold. She has been awarded the prestigious Humana "Women Helping Women" award for her generous time and contributions to such organizations as Safe Place, Habitat for Humanity, House the Homeless, the SPCA, the Race for the Cure. In the spring of 2001, Sara released the award winning album, Toddler, the follow up to Newborn. Her music albums are mostly geared to the younger fans, but highly entertaining to just about everyone.
12/21/2009
Pastry Queen: Rebecca Rather
A native Texan, Rebecca Rather makes the most of her Lone Star state's varied traditions, whether looking to the kitchens of Texas' Mexican and German immigrants or to the cowboy culture of her own forebears. Best of all, her recipes aren't fussy—one of her best–selling cakes stirs together in a single saucepan. Add in a cupful of Texas attitude and her made–from–scratch–with–love philosophy and you've got an irresistible taste of American baking.Rebecca began her career as a private caterer in Houston, before moving on to become pastry chef for Houston restaurateur Tony Vallone and his group of restaurants. After apprenticing with Daniel Leader, she worked as executive pastry chef for research and development for Schlotzsky's Bread Alone cafés. In 1999, she started her own business, Rather Sweet Bakery, in Austin. In 2001, she moved the bakery to the scenic Hill Country town of Fredericksburg, Texas.
From 12/31/2009 to 01/02/2010
Humor for Health and Self Discovery with Special Guest Jacqueline Kabat
In this uproariously fun workshop, you will learn to soothe your spirit and reenergize yourself with laughter.Guided by comedy improv pro Jacqueline Kabat, you will learn the basic principles of comedy improvisation to tap into deeper dimensions and learn how to use them to develop your personal potential in everyday life. Working together as a group to eliminate any individual fear, you will participate and cheer for each other in a safe environment-and have fun doing it. Comedy improv exercises result in a significant amount of self discovery and insight. You will feel incredibly empowered because you are given the unique opportunity to feel the positive shifts through nurturing creativity and collaboration. When you're having fun, you're relaxed.
When you're relaxed, you're listening and communicating, and that's when you're able to overcome insecurities and express your full capabilities. By applying the central improv lesson of being completely present and open to whatever happens, you increase your confidence, improve your relationship skills, and learn to creatively deal with ambiguous and constantly changing circumstances.
As you continue to practice the tenets of comedy improv upon your return home, you will discover you can tap into the best within yourself in any given situation with the healing power of laughter.
December 31- Using Humor to Creatively Deal with Constantly Changing Circumstances
Give up the hopeless quest to control all situations and improve relationships with others and yourself.
January 1- Using Humor to Understand the Mistake Myth
If you aren't making mistakes in your life, then there aren't any lessons being learned. Allow yourself to not play it too safe and stretch yourself beyond your comfort zone.
Jaunary 2- Using Humor to Increase Spontaneity
Get out of your head and alter the way you look and respond to stimuli which normally cause stress.
Manhattan based comedian, Jacqueline Kabat, has been involved in all aspects of stand-up comedy, improvisation and sketch writing since 1997. She has studied written for and performed with Second City's Ann Bowen and with Saturday Night Live's Amy Poehler while with the Upright Citizens Brigades.
She had the opportunity to work with Sex in the City's Mario Cantone while warming up studio audiences at ABC Studios. Jacqueline currently can be seen MC'ing shows and doing stand-up comedy at popular New York clubs like Gotham Comedy Club, Comix and Caroline's on Broadway. She performed with New York-based improv troupe, Rash Behaviour, whose sketches have won awards in film festivals and can be seen on the Independent Film Channel. Jacqueline has also written for Time Out New York and was featured in Body and Soul Magazine's October 2007 issue in an article about the healing power of comedy improvisation. She teaches improv at theaters in Manhattan, Fortune 500 corporations, medical centers and high-end destinations spas around the world. She has MC'd corporate events and has done comedy improv team building workshops with companies such as Bank of America, Procter & Gamble, Southwest Airlines and McGraw Hill. Jacqueline has also worked with guests and clients at MD Anderson Cancer Research Center, the Deepak Chopra Center and the Omega Institute.
From 12/31/2009 to 01/01/2010
New Year's Eve
The holidays at Lake Austin Spa Resort are a very special time of the year. Kick off the season with a Thanksgiving dinner with all of the trimmings and keep the festivities going through the New Year for a season-long celebration that will create lasting memories.New Year's Eve
Thursday, December 31
Nia - Dance of Letting Go
Scavenger Hunt
Sparkling Wine Tasting
New Year's Eve Celebration Dinner
Coffee and Dessert Bar
Chocolate Fountain
Comedy ImprovThursday, December 31 - Saturday, January 2
Humor for Health and Self Discovery - Using Humor to Creatively Deal with Constantly Changing Circumstances with Special Guest Jacqueline Kabat
