Tuesday, April 6, 2010

Evening Under the Oaks Fundraising Concert Series

Fundraising Concert Series “Evening Under the Oaks” Kicks Off 2010 Season
An East End Fourth Fridays Event Benefiting the Site of the Oldest Home in Austin


“SOUP”
THIS MONTH’S FEATURED ARTIST AT THE FRENCH LEGATION MUSEUM


EVENING UNDER THE OAKS, THE FRENCH LEGATION MUSEUM’S FUNDRAISING CONCERT SERIES, KICKS OFF THE 2010 SEASON WITH LOCAL BAND SOUP ON FRIDAY, APRIL 23, 2010.

Admission is just $3.00 for this outdoor event. Gates open at 6:00 pm for b.y.o.b. picnics (don’t forget to bring a chair or blanket). Music begins at 6:30 in the evening. 100% of proceeds benefit the museum (so don’t forget to tip your musicians).

The FRENCH LEGATION MUSEUM is a non-profit historic house museum. The structure was built to serve as the diplomatic outpost for King Louis Philippe of France to the Republic of Texas in 1841.

Relax and enjoy an evening of soulful, blues-rock with SOUP under the stars. Explore East 11th Street after the concert and discover new cultural adventures during East End Fourth Fridays.

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Friday, April 2, 2010

Open House at the French Legation Museum


Wednesday, May 5. 6:00-7:30PM.

Come enjoy the lovely grounds at the French Legation Museum AND shop for your special event vendors. This informal open house will feature the following providers and their services.


Articulture Designs

Articulture Designs is an eco-florist that incorporates living plants and natural elements into their arrangements and decor for a unique and one of a kind wedding celebration. We will be showcasing eye popping centerpieces and bouquets.





A+Student Staffing

A+ Student Staffing provides skilled, reliable TABC certified servers and bartenders for all occasions, from corporate grand affairs to intimate private parties. We provide staff for set up, preparation, server and bartender duties and break-down and clean up.





Breathtaking Blooms

Breathtaking Blooms is a local wedding business focused on savvy, fashion-conscious brides (and grooms:)) who expect "more bloom for their buck." We strive to create the floral atmosphere you have always dreamed of for your special day.





Centex Wedding & Party Rentals

Centex Weddings & Party Rentals offers party equipment and supplies for all occasions.http://www.centexrentals.com/




Clayworks/Studio Gallery

Clayworks/Studio Gallery has been practicing the art and craft of architectural ceramics on East Sixth Street for the past 30 years and offers a number of specialty pieces serving as wedding commemoratives, favors and one-of-a-kind gifts. Everything is made by hand and fired on the premises.





Denise Prince, Prune Photography

Prune Photography is "informed by her (Denise Prince's) continuing art practice and her passion for recording not only significant and elegant moments but those that lie in the spaces between."





Gourmet Gals and Guys Catering & Events

It's about YOU! Your love, your families and friends. Allow Gourmet Gals and Guys professional staff and chefs to create a day that reflects everything about YOU.





Hill Country Cupcake

Make life sweeter-- one cupcake at a time. Each cupcake is made with organic and when possible local ingredients; they are frosted and decorated individually with great care, making each cupcake truly a work of art.





Kari Perkins, Estrella Bridal Art

Kari exclusively handcrafts each gown with meticulous precision. "I love making gowns! Watching each gown unfold through the creative process is always an amazing experience. This is my art."





Milli Starr

Milli Starr is the result of a deep love for hats, handiwork, and fashion. Working with the finest materials available... Milli Starr creates hats and headpieces that are described as "heavenly" and "wearable works of art."





Nuptial Necessities

Nuptial Necessities is a one-stop wedding shop. We offer the following: Custom Save the Dates, Invitations, Favors, Green Wedding Items, Accessories, Gifts for Her, Gifts for Him.





Pascal's Catering Company

European elegance with an Austin flair. Chef Pascal is personally committed to overseeing the quality and presentation of exquisite food and extraordinary events.





Peterstaats home + photo

Complete Photo and Realty Services. Joie de vie with free engagement pictures at the Legation with A French Twist. We'll talk wedding photography at great rates and what we can do to capture your day in a totally unique fasion.











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Thursday, April 1, 2010

Sign Post Replaced!


Thanks to our generous neighbor, Emily Little, the French Legation Museum has a new sign and signpost on San Marcos Street. The former sign and post were destroyed by a hit-and-run driver earlier this year. We could not have replaced them without Ms. Little's generous, unsolicited donation. We thank her from the bottom of our hearts.

Installation of our replacement sign and post by A-Okay Signs of Hutto


Thank-you to all of our donors, sponsors, and Friends of the French Legation Museum. You are our angels.

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FLM Carriage House Project Update


Thanks to generous grants from the Georgia B. Lucas Foundation Fund of the Austin Community Foundation and the Native Texas License Plate Funds, the French Legation Museum's Carriage House Visitors' Center has received much-needed help.


The old cedar roof was removed, new shakes were installed, corrosive metals were replaced with more historically accurate materials, and the exterior stairs have been repaired with new appropriate column supports. Next week the painters will beautify those wonderful new steps and the project will be complete.

These long-awaited projects could not have been realized without grant funding. The French Legation Museum is grateful to both granting agencies for their generosity in making these grant funds available to historic sites like the French Legation Museum.

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Saturday, March 20, 2010

RAFFLE WINNER ANNOUNCED!

SXSW Concert Visitor Alexandra Ramsey drew the lucky name...


And the winner is...


DEIRDRE FROM AUSTIN, TEXAS!



Congratulations, Deirdre... you have won a pair of ACL 3-Day Passes for the 2010 festival! Thank you to all who purchased tickets. We appreciate your support! All raffle proceeds benefit the French Legation Museum.

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Thursday, March 18, 2010

SXSW Important Information

Thank you to the many sxsw visitors who visited today. We appreciate your patience and respect! It was exciting to meet so many people who had never been to the Legation before. Welcome! Come again soon!

Some tips for the remaining sxsw events:
1. there is little/no parking near the venue; plan to walk or ride the bus
2. the French Legation Museum is a delicate historic site that requires the upmost respect
3. staff is on-hand to share this piece of history with you... don't be afraid to ask!
4. bring cash... there is no atm on-site nor in the immediate area
5. if events are full, gates will be closed... trespassers jumping over fences/walls will be arrested; there are many other great events on E. 11th Street if you aren't able to attend a FLM event

The following is prohibited at the French Legation Museum:
1. outside alcohol
2. illegal substances
3. trespassing
4. public urination or indecency
5. behavior endangering others
6. behavior endangering this important historic site
Anyone participating in prohibited activity will be escorted off of the property and/or reported to the police department. Please plan on a mellow event and bring your best manners. It will be more enjoyable for everyone.

We look forward to seeing you soon! For more information on the Lawn Party, contact Other Music and Dig for Fire. For more information on the Garden Party, contact Press Here Publicity. Thanks for your understanding. We appreciate you.

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Tuesday, March 16, 2010

Win 2010 ACL Passes - Raffle During sxsw!

October 8 - 10, 2010 @ Zilker Park

The French Legation Museum is raffling off TWO 3-DAY PASSES for ACL 2010! Stop by the Museum during sxsw events on Thursday 3/18 1-7pm, Friday 3/19 1-7pm, or Saturday 3/20 12-8pm to buy a ticket for $5.00 (or get five tickets for $20.00!).

100% of raffle proceeds will go to the French Legation Museum, site of the oldest home in Austin. FLM is a 501(c)(3) non-profit historic house museum.

Winners will be picked on Saturday night, 3/20/2010. You do not need to be present to win. We will see you here!


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