Austin – Sep 18 2012

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Join City of Austin, International Association of Science Parks, Swedish American Chamber of Commerce Texas and EuroCircle for Joint Happy Hour with visiting guests from Luleå, Sweden

The City of Austin was recently named the first science city member of the International Association of Science Parks. www.iasp.ws . Visiting this week are IASP representatives from Luleå, Sweden:

– Fredrik Kalioniemi Managing Director, Aurorum Science Park
– Matz Engman CEO, Luleå Business Agency
– Anders Granberg CEO, The Node Pole
– Erik Lundgren, Head of Business Development at Luleå Energy

The Luleå delegates are exploring Austin as a center of innovation in areas of gaming industry, data centers, smart grid, and business attraction strategies.

Join us for an informal networking event giving these Swedish guests a warm welcome to Austin.

Cash Bar. No Cover.
6.30 pm

SWEDISH-AMERICAN CHAMBER OF TEXAS:
SACC TX hosts: Peter Holmertz, Henrik Johansson and Rasmus Wendt
http://sacctx.com

NOTE: SACC has also invited us to join the Swedish Crayfish party on Saturday, Sept 29

Austin – Aug 25 2012

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Award Winning Lyricist
BERNIE TAUPIN “Beyond Words”
A Collection of Paintings & Graphics

Russell Collection is also  taking preview appointments – keep in mind, all art is for sale and that’s why Bernie Taupin is here in Austin. Please call to set up an appointment for any preview (512) 478-4440

If you RSVP at EuroCircle site by 2 pm on Saturday, Aug 25 I will provide all the names to Lisa Russell & her team. Otherwise, please call them to RSVP.

Bernie Taupin describes himself ” A simple vessel with complex overtones, opinionated on occasion but willing to listen. Confortable with reclusiveness and devoted to privacy and family. Patriotic to a fault and allergic to cruelty, ignorance and bad music”.

“Bernie Taupin to me is the greatest lyric writer that ever lived on the face of the planet.” – W. Axl Rose
“Without Bernie, basically, there wouldn’t have been an Elton John. I mean, without that stroke of good fortune and kismet as it were, Elton John probably wouldn’t have happened. I’m just a purveyor of Bernie’s feelings, Bernie’s thoughts“. – Elton John
Umpteen million fans * 200 million records * 60 million albums
…Only one Bernie Taupin

Bernie Taupin, originally from Lincolnshire, England is DJ, lyricist, chef, cowboy, dad, PBR fan, singer, artist, poet, critic, producer, event planner, organizer, author, restauranteur, award winner and husband. Taupin is likely one of the world’s most amazingly talented men. At this event we’ll the artist side of Bernie Taupin.

Austin – Aug 08 2012

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Banger’s Sausage House & Beer Garden is a brand new restaurant, bar and music venue that opened on Rainey Street District of downtown Austin Texas this week (last week of July).

Dress light – we’ll hang out mostly outside as the garden area is HUGE – and they allow no table reservations inside.  However, you are welcome to hang out inside as well.

Banger’s happy hour special is from 6-7PM and it is half off ALL pints.

Banger’s is the area’s largest biergarten, first live music venue (Thursdays) with  a 27ft butcher block bar top, biggest artisan sausage purveyor, with a sprawling lineup.  There is  a massive wall of 103 taps whose numbered wood handles (crafted by Hatch Workshop)

NOTE: Since they just opened this week I really WANT to be able to give heads-up how many we will be so DO RSVP, PLEASE! By Aug 8 they have been open a week but anyone who has dealt with restaurants knows there may be unexpected glitches with the computer systems and so on.  I  am try to avoiding any additional stress on their part – or ours!

The sausages and other menu items include i.e  Boudin Blanc, Smoked Chicken apple, veggie cheese steak, beet and goat cheese, smoked mushroom & asparagu (so vegetarians can eat), Andouille, Bratwurst, Hot Italian, Louisiana Lightining, pickled mixed veggies, house-made chile cheese friend, chopped salad and so on…something for everyone I think!

Austin – Jun 28 2012

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This is another joint happy hour with The Austin Grand Prix and Mercedes Benz of Austin.

Complimentary Hors d’oeuvre table, $5 burgers – drink specials are being discussed.

This event will be themed around motorsports such as F1, motoGP and World SuperBike. We highly encourage you to wear you teams favorite shirt, colors and/or accessories to support this incredible event coming to us in November. Of course, if you would rather wear your cocktail dress or nice shirt, please do – we will not judge!

The purpose of this event will be to reunite, educate and promote F1 Austin around drinks, hors d’oeuvres and common interests (or soon to be!).

A FEW COMPLIMENTARY GIFTS: Please note that Mercedes Benz of Austin has kindly offered to have some give aways for the first 20 people and Mercedes/F1 accessories thereafter.

Hosts: the lovely Allison Berguin and Kerri Olsen – and Kerri’s brother Kevin from The Austin Grand Prix“. Patrick Van den Nieuwenhuysen from Mercedes Benz of Austin.

The location is a brand new venue at Rainey Street – Javelina!
http://www.javelinabar.com“

Please spread the word!
The Austin Grand Prix” was established in 2010 as the first Austin-centric online community supporting motorsports and events at The Circuit of The Americas. Kevin brings his knowledgeable Formula One passion and eye for design and detail to the table. Kerri couples her business acumen with years of social and philanthropic involvement in the Austin community. They support responsible and sustainable growth for Austin while helping fans around the world learn more about this amazing city. Learn more about The Austin Grand Prix“

Austin – May 26 2012

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EuroVision Song Contest Party
SACC-Texas, EuroCircle & SWEA Austin present

NOTE: Change of venue (construction delayed)
Where: 200 E. 6th St.Ste. #300, Austin, TX 78701
When: Saturday, May 26th at 1pm. Show starts at 2pm.
Cost: $10 includes drinks & lighter snacks.
(you can also pay at the door but in-advance payments are greatly appreciated for preparation purposes)

PRE-PAY via SACC website so we can keep all payments in one place to avoid problems:
http://sacctx.com/Default.aspx?pageId=559766&eventId=419812&EventViewMode=EventDetails

Come root for your favorite European country and/or performer!

What is Eurovision?
The Eurovision Song Contest is an annual competition held among active member countries of the European Broadcasting Union (EBU).
Each member country submits a song to be performed on live television and then casts votes for the other countries’ songs to determine the most popular song in the competition. The Contest has been broadcast every year since its inauguration in 1956 and is one of the longest-running television programs in the world. It is also one of the most-watched non-sporting events in the world, with audience figures having been quoted in recent years as anything between 100 million and 600 million internationally.

The European Broadcasting Union (EBU) was formed on 12th February 1950 by 23 broadcasting organisations from Europe and the Mediterranean at a conference in Devon, United Kingdom. It was on the 6th of June, 1954, that Montreux became the venue for the first transmission by the EBU’s Eurovision Network of the Narcissus Festival and its flower-bedecked procession floats.

“Did you know that not only stars like ABBA, Celine Dion, Cliff Richard and Julio Iglesias took part, but also dance act Riverdance thanks its fame to the Eurovision Song Contest?”
The first Eurovision viewers eagerly watched on four million television sets in homes, bars, and shop windows in Germany, Belgium, France, the United Kingdom, Italy, the Netherlands and Switzerland.

See http://www.eurovision.tv/ for more info

Austin – May 04 2012

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“Exposición Española de Arte” – Meet The Spanish Artists Ramon Vilanova and Joseph Domenech
Opening Reception

THIS EVENT IS NOT ORGANIZED BY EUROCIRCLE – just something interesting many of you might want to enjoy

NOTE: Your RSVP is Requested by the gallery: (512) 478-4440

Friday, May 4th 2012 6-9pm
Russell Collection Fine Art Gallery
1137 West 6th Street
Austin TX 78703

Both of the artists live in Barcelona area, Spain.

Acclaimed by art critics in prominent and distinguished collections throughout Europe, Ramon Vilanova is one of the great landscape painters living in Europe. Despite, or perhaps because of Ramon Vilanova’s years as a technical illustrator, color is now more important to him than drawing. Using a spatula, he stains the canvas, and then he uses the dripping and splattering techniques of oil impasto to create his intensely colored, densely textured work. Vilanova works exclusively plein aire, “at that time and place” giving his compositions a special sensitivity and evoking an emotion of the scene he has chosen to commit to canvas in an expressionistic style.

In his own words, Joseph Domènech says, “I always try to go deeply into myself, searching for the equilibrium, the simplicity – to show just the basic element. I express myself through objects, elements, figures, different situations, feelings, balance, meditation and self-reflection.” His unusual technique began with an economical choice during lean financial times. It involves applying oil with rags and cloths, using diluted color with trementine essence and then adding many layers and eliminating some. He lets the paint dry many times over until he reaches the desired effect. His works of art are, as he says, “food for thought…combinations of emotions are reflected in my paintings.”

Austin – Apr 19 2012

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Happy Hour with EuroCircle and The Austin Grand Prix
Thursday, April 19, 2012
6:00pm until 10:00pm

Hosted by Allison Berguin (France), Kerri and Kevin Olsen (The Austin Grand Prix), Kaisa Kokkonen (EuroCircle)

ICENHAUER’S
83 Rainey Street, Austin, TX 78701

Happy Hour specials:

$2 domestic beer
$3 import beer
$3 draft beer (10 on tap)
$3 well liquor
$4 glass of wine (any glass normally priced $7 and under)
Pint night from 7PM on -> all drafts are $3, $5 for any other beer in one of Icenhauer’s s specialty pint glass

Let’s celebrate the diverse crowd that Austin nurtures and attracts as well as the fantastic arrival of F1 in Austin!

GREAT photos about Icenhauer’s, click HERE!

Learn more about The Austin Grand Prix“
Visit www.icenhauers.com!


The Austin Grand Prix was established in 2010 as the first Austin-centric online community supporting motorsports and events at The Circuit of The Americas. Kevin brings his knowledgeable Formula One passion and eye for design and detail to the table. Kerri couples her business acumen with years of social and philanthropic involvement in the Austin community. They support responsible and sustainable growth for Austin while helping fans around the world learn more about this amazing city.

EuroCircle Austin is an expatriates community for Europeans and Europhiles (anyone interested in Europe) living and working in Austin. Everybody is most welcome to join our network of like-minded people whether you are an expat or not. Whether you are for example French, Swedish, German, Spanish, Finnish or Russian working and living in Austin, you can find advice on the expatriate life and local support in Austin. Our members only Austin forum offers helpful tips on places to see and things to know for any expats. We hope to have you as a member and membership is totally free, we don’t charge our members any membership fees and you are welcome to contact all members without restrictions.

Austin – Mar 15 2012

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Swedish music under the stars at Austin’s coolest downtown patio right on 6th Street.

It’s once again time for the Swedish-American Chamber of Commerce in Texas to invite the Swedish bands at SXSW to the annual Swedish party. If you have attended previous years you kno…w it’s always a good time.
This year the Swedes have another great line-up of Swedish artists which include:

**Food and drinks included in ticket price. $15***

BANDS INCLUDE:
Sofia Talvik – www.sofiatalvik.com
Solander – www.solander.se
Little Children – www.myspace.com/littlechildrenmusik
Park Hotell – www.parkhotell.net/

BE SURE TO BUY YOUR TICKET NOW:
Swedish Rooftop Party – $15.00 (USD)

To purchase your ticket go to http://sacctx.com/Default.aspx?pageId=559766&eventId=409529&EventViewMode=EventDetails

Last year the party sold out so make sure to get your ticket now.

The event is organized by Swedish American Chamber of Commerce – Texas and Boundless Network ( in association with marketing efforts by www.EuroCircle.

WHY do we do this…as both Henrik Johansson and Rasmus Wendt are members of EuroCircle so let’s all go there!

Austin – Mar 08 2012

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It’s All About The Ladies!

Come and Celebrate with us at Gypsy Lounge!

Entertainment:
* Live Music by Zhenya Rock and His Band
*Later on DJ James aka “the Culinary DJ” will be

presenting international intelligent dance music

Goodies
*Dot’s Food Trailer will be offering delicious International sliders
*Tarot card readings
*Roses for the ladies
* $4 champagne cocktails
*And Drink Specials too…

Giveaways
*Dinner for two at Malaga
*$99 Diamond-tip microdermabrasion by FACE TO FACE SPA
*Mary Kay gifts
*and more….

Please bring your business card to win one of the prizes (giveaways)! There will be dancing inside and outside – so do pick your shoes wisely! This is a very relaxed venue – not W Austin do dress accordingly!

THANKS to Yelena Lantsova who really organized all of this! Many of you met Yelena, Emma and Adnan with me at the desk at W Austin on Feb 7 welcoming you (not the guys with iPad, they were not from EuroCircle)

Austin – Feb 07 2012

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Attire: Cocktal or business appreciated but not required

Hosted together with ASW/Joanna

Hope you can drop by and join us for some Drinks and good company next week on Tuesday night, Feb 7th.

IMPORTANT NOTE:
***There will be a joint SIGN UP table for the 2 groups at the front entrance (get a WRISTBAND as it allows you EXTENDED happy hours and FREE Hors D’Ouvres)*****

Extended Happy Hour (SIP) Prices apply until 8:30 pm
I will try to make sure everyone who signs up at least 24 h before the event will have a proper name badge with their country on it!

HOSTS:
Adnan Khaleel (UK), Heli Bergius (Finland), Kart Klein (Estonia), Allison Berguin (France), Yelena Lantsova (Russia) and Emma Hochman (UK)

RAFFLE PRIZES
http://www.facebook.com/bellasalonandspaaustin donated a couple of gift certificates: one for a bella signature facial, one for a shampoo, blow dry and style, and one for a 60 min Swedish style massage.

bella SALON+Spa 512.474.5999
Convenient location with a walking distance from WholeFoods on West 6th St.
http://www.bellasalonaustin.com

NOTICE: The winners for the raffle have been selected among those who PRE-REGISTERED for the event either at EuroCircle.com or our Facebook page. The winners must be present tonight to qualify for their certificates.

See you there!

Kaisa
kaisa(at)eurocircle.com

PS. Please invite all your European peers to join you!
http://www.facebook.com/EuroCircle