Live Music: Kris Kimura Quartet
Wednesday, February 1, 6:30 - 9:00 PM The Kris Kimura Quartet has become one of Texas' most respected and in-demand groups. With 300-plus shows a year, this well-seasoned group plays a mixture of the classic American song book: hot jazz for dancing and cool, timeless jazz for sitting back and relaxing.
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Live Music: Vanessa Lively
Friday, February 3, 6:30 - 9:00 PM Vanessa Lively's music is a compelling mix of tempos and styles that embraces hints of urban, world, Latin, funk and pop. Her songs capture her compassionate nature and love of community.
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Live Music: Marilyn Rucker
Saturday, February 4, 6:30 - 9:00 PM Known as “The Wicked Wit of the West,” Marilyn Rucker sizzles on the piano and sings a mean song. Not mean spirited, mind you, but the lyrics are far darker and more satirical than you might expect from someone who studied at Miss Maisie Baldritch’s School of Elocution and Deportment.
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Live Music: Hot Club Soda With Danelle Reich
Wednesday, February 8, 6:30 - 9:00 PM Hot Club Soda plays hot club and traditional jazz standards along with popular music from the 1960s to the present. Whether it's a tune by Django Reinhardt, The Beatles, Bob Marley or Cee Lo Green, they will make it swing!
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Chocolate Festival: MOO Chocolate
Thursday, February 9, 1:00 - 3:00 PM Join founder Jackie Ekholm at this in-store demonstration as she shares her story and passes out samples of her delicious chocolates filled with ingredients like graham crackers and corn flakes.
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Chocolate Festival: Pure Dark Chocolate
Friday, February 10, 3:00 - 6:00 PM Join chef Jason Caslow at this in-store demonstration as he shares his story and passes out samples of his artisan chocolate.
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Live Music: Jess Klein
Friday, February 10, 6:30 - 9:00 PM Folk troubadour Jess Klein writes songs that tell the story of the soul – from wrenching heartbreak to finding the strength to pick up and move on. On her seventh studio album, Bound To Love, Klein has created an Americana gem that speaks to the troubadour in all of us. Inspired by a move to Austin in summer 2008, she evokes the dusty roots of Texas songwriters and melds them into her own blend of spot-on, speak-to-the-heart lyrics, percussive guitar and a voice as sweet as it is strong.
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Chocolate Festival: Xan Confection
Saturday, February 11, 12:00 - 3:00 PM Join chocolatier Lauren McCusker at this in-store demonstration as she shares her story and passes out sample of her delicious confections.
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Chocolate Festival: Araya Artisan Chocolate
Saturday, February 11, 3:00 - 6:00 PM Join owner Stefano Zullian at this in-store demonstration as he shares his story and passes out samples of his award-winning chocolates.
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Live Music: Ava Arenella
Saturday, February 11, 6:30 - 9:00 PM Ava Arenella loves nothing more than singing jazz. Although the songs she sings are considered standards, her performances are anything but. Her singing is both nostalgic and sincere. She brings the music to life with a style that is reminiscent and refreshing.
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Chocolate Festival: Patric Chocolate
Sunday, February 12, 12:00 - 3:00 PM Join founder Alan McClure at this in-store demonstration as he shares his story and passes out samples of his award-winning chocolate.
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Chocolate Festival: Bissinger’s
Sunday, February 12, 4:00 - 6:00 PM Join chief chocolatier Dave Owens at this in-store demonstration as he shares his story and passes out samples of his delicious chocolates
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Chocolate Festival: Knipschildt Chocolatier and Café Chocopologie
Monday, February 13, 4:00 - 6:00 PM Join owner Fritz Knipschildt at this in-store demonstration as he shares his story and passes out samples of his one-of-a-kind artisan chocolates.
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Live Music: Dry Creek Ramblers
Wednesday, February 15, 6:30 - 9:00 PM What a bunch of talented guys! Former members of the South Austin Jug Band blend the best of the jazz world with bluegrass.
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Live Music: The Lost Pines
Friday, February 17, 6:30 - 9:00 PM One of the fastest rising groups on the Austin music scene, the Lost Pines earned runner-up in the bluegrass category of the Austin Chronicle’s readers’ poll. Their music is an original blend of heart-wrenching high lonesome and toe-tappin’ Texas country, complete with tight harmonies and searing mandolin, fiddle, guitar and banjo. Sweet Honey (2011, produced by Lloyd Maines) was a highly anticipated follow-up to their debut, Middle of the Morning (2008).
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Live Music: Sarah Pierce
Saturday, February 18, 6:30 - 9:00 PM Sarah Pierce wasn't born in Austin, but, like any convert, she was reborn into a great songwriting tradition after a visit here in the fall 1993. Eight albums later, Pierce is a highly respected singer-songwriter who has played her music for people all over the world.
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Live Music: Earl Poole Ball & Friends
Wednesday, February 22, 6:30 - 9:00 PM Known as Mr. Honky-Tonk Piano, Earl Poole Ball has more than 20 years of experience and counts the Johnny Cash Show among his many credits. Years of crowd-pleasing performances at major fairs, venues and rodeos throughout the United States and Canada have made him a legend. His rockin' show presents piano and vocal interpretations of classic honky-tonk, country blues, Delta rhythm boogie, Gulf Coast boogie-woogie, rockabilly and hard-driving country rock. Ball stirs the pot with an amazing blend of showmanship, mirth and musical magic.
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Live Music: Flying Balalaika Brothers
Friday, February 24, 6:30 - 9:00 PM This Russian trio plays beautiful Russian melodies on balalaika while weaving in American bluegrass, resulting in an innovative music style. They’re a Central Market favorite!
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Live Music: Hot Texas Swing Band
Saturday, February 25, 6:30 - 9:00 PM The Hot Texas Swing Band puts on a high-energy show with dynamic arrangements blending hot guitar, jazz horns and Texas fiddle. They play original songs as well as western swing and American swing tunes.
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Live Music: Carper Family Band
Wednesday, February 29, 6:30 - 9:00 PM The Carper Family brings together three of Austin's most talented young country and bluegrass singers and pickers: Melissa "Daddy" Carper (vocals, bass), Beth "Mama" Chrisman (vocals, fiddle) and Jenn “Little Sister” Miori (vocals, guitar). They grew up singing and playing music with their own families. By the time they created their new “family band,” each already had led her own band and sat in with some of Austin's finest musicians. But this particular trio turns out the finest old country, old-time, bluegrass and swing tunes you will hear today. Their boiled-down and intimate presentation showcases the quality of their united and solo voices, as well as their playing abilities.
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