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Events for July
07/10/2010
For the Love of Books Club: Trust Me, Jeff Abbott
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! July's featured book is Trust Me, by Jeff Abbott.
Saturday, July 10, 2010
Special Guest Author: Jeff AbbottJeff Abbott is the internationally bestselling author of twelve suspense novels including Trust Me, Panic, Fear, and Collision. He is published in over twenty-five languages. He is a three-time Edgar Award nominee and a past winner of the Agatha Award. His novel Panic is in development at The Weinstein Company as a feature film, and two other works of his are in development as television series. He lives in Austin with his family.
From 07/12/2010 to 07/18/2010
The Culinary Experience: July 2010
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 Susan Spicer and Aaron McCargo, Jr. (pictured)!
Monday, July 12
Special Guest Chef: Susan Spicer
In 1979, Spicer began an apprenticeship with a French chef in New Orleans, and then ventured to Paris, and throughout California and Europe before returning to work in another New Orleans kitchen. She helped open Bistro Maison de Ville in 1986, and cooked there for four years before leaving to join a partnership to open Bayona, a restaurant in the French Quarter. National attention quickly ensued, and Bayona was featured in notable publications such as the New York Times, Bon Appetit, Travel & Leisure, Gourmet and Food & Wine.Chef Spicer’s next venture was Spice, Inc., a gourmet market with cooking classes and an artisan bakery, which evolved into Wild Flour Breads, co-owned with another partner. In 2000, Spicer and three partners opened Herbsaint, a casual, modern bistro in New Orleans, known for being a local hot spot for dining and socializing.
She has received many accolades, appeared in publications and on television, and has done a great deal of charity work for New Orleans. Her first cookbook, Crescent City Cooking: Unforgettable Recipes from Susan Spicer’s New Orleans, was released in 2007.
Saturday, July 17
Special Guest Chef Aaron McCargo, Jr.
Aaron McCargo, Jr. competed on and won season four of The Next Food Network Star in 2008, beating out thousands of culinary hopefuls for the ultimate dream job – his own Food Network show. Big Daddy’s House premiered August 2008, and with the show’s continued success, Aaron consistently films new episodes of Big Daddy’s House. Aaron shares his passion for big, bold flavors and fun, family cooking. From comfort foods to barbeque favorites to breakfast delights, Aaron whips up mouth-watering recipes inspired by many years of culinary experience and his fun-loving family.Most recently, Aaron served as the Executive Chef of Catering at Thomas Jefferson University Hospital in Philadelphia. Aaron has been featured on numerous national news programs including The Today Show, Regis and Kelly, and Rachael Ray and has been covered everywhere from The New York Times, to Essence Magazine. As a contributing editor for Essence Magazine for both the June and July 2009 issues, Aaron has shared his insight on one of his favorite topics: how to get the family into the kitchen. Furthermore, Aaron continues to donate his time to nonprofits likes Share Our Strength and their Great American Dine Out to help end childhood hunger.
From 07/19/2010 to 07/25/2010
Yoga for Everybody
Throughout the week we will offer yoga instruction for all levels as we explore different styles of yoga. Whether you are new to yoga or are on your way to becoming a true yogi, take advantage of this excellent opportunity to learn from a variety of great instructors.Thursday, July 22- Saturday, July 24
Special Guest Instructor: Larry LaneLarry Lane has been rated as one of the top instructors in the country by such national magazines as Shape, Vogue, Mademoiselle and Women's Health and Fitness. He was the first to introduce yoga to the fitness world through IDEA, The International Dance and Exercise Association. Larry has been studying Yoga for 20 years and teaching for 15 years. Larry has studied extensively with many senior Iyengar instructors and is a Certified Iyengar Yoga Teacher.
From 07/26/2010 to 07/27/2010
Feng Shui Style with Billy Yamaguchi - July 2010
Feng Shui Style with Feng Shui Hair Stylist Billy Yamaguchi - Billy Yamaguchi will be speaking and available for private appointments on July 26 and July 27.
As president and co-owner of Yamaguchi Enterprises, Billy Yamaguchi has developed a series of salons that offer unsurpassed services in luxurious settings in multiple California locations. The salons truly exemplify the holistic principles that guide his vision of beauty. Billy combines the elements of Feng Shui and Western tradition of hair design into an entirely innovative approach to beauty and harmony.
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 and led seminars and workshops throughout the United States and abroad.
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.
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 07/30/2010 to 07/31/2010
Finding Your Life Purpose and Making Better Choices with Todd Hershey
Todd Hershey is an internationally known, professional psychic who performs readings with playing cards as well as other forms of mystical divination. He has appeared as a guest speaker on TV and various other media related events. He is an expert in the art of channeled energy, and has traveled throughout the United States for presentations on metaphysics, tarot, and the interpretation of tarot. With over thirty years of study and practice, along with thousands of readings, he is considered a master in his field.
Todd’s studies actually started at a very young age when he became interested in cards for fun and play. It later turned into a life long study in the ancient arts of mysticism. Now considered a master in the field of divination, Todd has created a unique system for teaching and interpreting the mystical components of cards. For the past seven years he has been creating a unique divination deck for all levels of interest and abilities, entitled the Guardians of Wisdom tarot. Todd developed the Guardians of Wisdom to enable anyone to read cards immediately. As an expert in the areas of divination and tarot, Todd’s readings will give you unparalleled access to insights and a better understanding of your life.
Friday, July 30
Finding Your Life Purpose with Special Guest Todd HersheyS.A.G.E. or Self Awakening and Growth Experience is a new evolution in personal understanding that will give you an understanding to the answer of the purpose of your life. This seminar uses a completely new process of insight which allows anyone to understand their unique gifts. The S.A.G.E. program will show you and then give you the tools you need to accomplish your life's mission from now through 2012 and beyond. If you believe that you have something special to share inside of you, I hope you will explore this unique opportunity in personal evolution.
Saturday, July 31
Making Better Choices with Todd HersheyTodd Hershey is a master clairvoyant and has been performing psychic readings internationally for over twenty years. He uses playing cards and other forms of mystical divination to provide the most enlightened and informative readings possible. Todd has performed thousands of readings and is a highly sought after speaker. He has traveled the world for presentations on metaphysics, tarot and his ability to channel and direct energy. Todd will show you the secrets behind how to do a reading and offer to you a complementary mini reading. With this class you will be able to go out into the world with the knowledge of how to intuitively assess a situation around you.
