Events - 5 Jun 16

May 28 – June 9, 2016
Visit Israel with the LGBTQ Community!
Create memories to last for a lifetime on a 12-day trip to Israel, custom-designed for members and friends of the LGBTQ communities from around North America. The itinerary will be packed with activities, offering opportunities for engagement & connection, exploration & history, community, fun and so much more! Tel Aviv has become famous for being a top host to the gay community and is on par with other major cities around the world. It was voted best gay tourism city in the world last year, reflecting the warm welcome gay tourists receive both during Gay Pride and during the rest of the year. The trip is open to all faiths. For more information and registration visit: www.jcca.org/lgbtqisrael or contact aliza.orent@shalomaustin.org 512-735-8030.

The Long Center Presents, in partnership with the Austin Food & Wine Alliance, world-renowned Chef Jacques Pepin, June 5th in Dell Hall.

Jacques Pépin is world renowned as the host of his acclaimed and popular cooking programs on public television, and as a prolific author, respected instructor, and gifted artist. Pépin was awarded the highest honor by the French Government and holds the title of Chevalier de L’ordre National de la Legion D’Honneur.

The 2016 Closing Gala features performances from our solo competition winners alongside our distinguished artists! The closing celebration will be followed by a reception for all guests to meet and greet festival artists and award winners. Don’t miss this rare opportunity to hear some of the finest young pianists from around the state play on stage with concert artists including Christopher Guzman, Johan Botes, Matt McLaughlin, and more! Click here to purchase tickets.