Events: Catalyst 8's 2011 Preview @ La Sombra

This Wednesday, we've got the Catalyst 8 2011 Preview at La Sombra. The good folks at La Sombra are hooking us up with some tasty South American snacks as well as happy hour prices all night long. Catalyst 8 had an amazing year in 2010, and we're planning to take it to another level in 2011. Join us we celebrate the successes of 2010 and as we discuss some great upcoming events, including: the return of the Mad Hatter Tea Party at the Allan House, a beer tasting event at Independence Brewery, a happy hour in the soon to be opened DIVE Bar, and our plans for another stellar Summer of Catalyst 8. I can't yet share what the plans are for Bash 2011, but if we do what I think we are going to do it will be a groundbreaking event for Austin.

About Catalyst 8:

Catalyst 8 supports the Boost Program, which provides rental subsidies to qualifying emerging and underserved performing arts groups in Austin. Said subsidies pay for all or part of the rental fees said groups are required to pay in order to use the Long Center's Rollins Theater.

Events: Catalyst 8's 2011 Preview @ La Sombra

Catalyst 8 is starting off 2011 with a happy hour at La Sombra from 6-8p on 1/26. We're planning to celebrate the multiple successes of 2010, as well as get everyone excited about the upcoming return of our legendary Catalyst 8 Mad Hatter Tea Party.

Mad Hatter is on the calendar for 2/22, from 8-10:30p at the Allan House. The VIP reception begins at 7p (Catalyst 8 members will receive VIP admission). Last year's Mad Hatter party was one of our hottest events, and this year we're raising the bar with artistic burlesque performances as well as drinks sponsored by Maker's Mark and Tito's. I'll post a link to buy tickets once they are available; get yours early, as this event will sell out.

But, back to La Sombra: I've heard great things about this place. My friend Pat recently raved about the chicharrones, a dish mostly consisting of crispy pork belly. Knowing my love of bacon, I'm sure to be all over this dish. But, more important than my love of pork products: if you're interested in learning more about Catalyst 8 and the upcoming Mad Hatter event, then be sure to join us at La Sombra on 1/26. As great as 2010 was, we've got an even more exciting agenda planned for 2011.


About Catalyst 8:

Catalyst 8 supports the Boost Program, which provides rental subsidies to the Long Center's Rollins Theater for qualifying emerging and underserved performing arts groups in Austin.

Events: Catalyst 8's Mad Hatter II

Mark 2/22/11 on your calendars, as Catalyst's 8 Mad Hatter party will be returning to the Allan House. I can't post much in the way of details, as we are still deep in the planning process; however, Mad Hatter II will be similar in concept to last year's event, which included:

• Models dressed like characters from Alice in Wonderland
• Burlesque
• Tasty food and good drinks

Proceeds from this event will go to support Catalyst 8's Boost Rental Subsidy Fund.