Jan 12 Austin Responds 
AMOA, Laguna Gloria, 3809 W. 35th St.
(512) 458-8191, amoa.org
Have you ever participated in or visited a Christo and Jeanne-Claude? Join former Governor Anne Richards, who worked with The Gates exhibit in Central Park, and other enthusiasts for an exchange of experiences. Bring your photos and stories that speak to you. They'll be contributed to the Austin Responds Wall. Find out what you're in for during this really neat experience at christojeanneclaude.net. Then come hear people's diverse experiences and learn more about the exhibition that's coming to Austin Museum of Art (AMOA) on January 28 and Christo and Jeanne-Claude's talk on March 30. AMOA is are inviting the community to share stories about the artists' projects. Christo and Jeanne-Claude's work has connected to Austin (they presented a talk in 1979 at AMOA-Laguna Gloria!) and the art world (The Gates was one world's most memorable art events of 2005!) and they welcome you to connect with this work and with others.
Jan 12-15 The Austin Boat Show 
Austin Convention Center, 500 East Cesar Chavez
austinboatshow.com
The HUGE Austin Boat Show features more than 20 dealers and 200 booths for water fun for the whole family. Texas Parks and Wildlife will offer a discounted Texas Boater Safety course at the Show on Saturday, January 14 from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Only $5 to attend. Register for the couse by calling (972) 263-6968. Show admission: Adults: $8, Seniors 65+ and children under 12: $4, Children 6 & under: Free.
Jan 14-15 Southwest Book, Photo and Paper Show 
Palmer Events Center, Barton Springs Rd.
(512) 707-1858, southwestbookshow.com
Books, papers, photographs, trading cards, currency, posters, you name it -- and if it's on paper - it will be here for the curious and collector alike. Come browse - Saturday: 10:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Sunday: 10:00 a.m.- 4:00 p.m.
Jan 14-15 City Wide Garage Sale
Palmer Events Center, Barton Springs Rd.
cwgs.com
Austin's Largest Antique, Collectible & Vintage Marketplace Where Everything Has a Story. Saturday: 10:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m., Sunday: 11:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Admission: $5.00, under 12 FREE.
Jan 15, 16 MLK Celebration 
Community March and Festival
State Capitol to Huston-Tillotson College
mlkcelebration.com
Continuing the Dream is an event-filled three days to celebrate Dr. Martin Luther King's legacy, while uplifting diversity and multi-culturalism in Austin. The March kicks off at 9:00 a.m. with a short program at the MLK Statue on the University of Texas campus. Then the march is on to the south steps of the Capitol for brief rally, before continuing to Huston-Tillotson College, where exciting activities are planned. This year's Grand Marshall is State Representative Dawnna Dukes. The Heritage Council is planning a Cultural Festival which will begin after the March and last until 3:00 p.m., including all types of vendors and local musical artists to make the 2006 Celebration the best ever! Please plan to join the festivities.
Jan 18 Affordable Housing Forum
11:30 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
The Four Seasons, 98 San Jancinto
uli.org
One in seven American families spend more than half of their income on housing, and the imbalance between income and housing costs is growing. Please join us for an informative discussion regarding the challenges, development and implementation of innovative solutions. Keynote speaker, John McIlwain, ULI Senior Resident Fellow for Housing, will address these issues and will be joined by local panelists sharing workforce housing efforts in our region. COST: $35/Student, YL and Public Agency Members, $45/Members, $65/Non-Members.
Registration fees increase by $5 on the day of the event. Registration deadline is Thursday, January 12th, 2006.
Ongoing Totally Austin Events
Jan 14-15 West 6th St. Artists Market 
709 W. 6th
(512) 698-8099, 6thstreetmarket.com
In the grand, and now year-round tradition of the Austin Farmers' Market, downtown has another open air event for art lovers. The West 6th Street Artists' Market is a festive outdoor art fair, featuring a variety of work by independent artists from Austin and Central Texas. Open every Sat. & Sun. 10:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m. They are dedicated to offering a market of diversity encompassing the many mediums of art and design practiced in Austin, while preserving the individual artistic integrity of these mediums. In doing this, they will bring a pleasant outdoor shopping experience filled with the vibrance, the rich flavor and personality that makes Austin famous.
In addition to offering works for sale, many of the artists bring their studios with them to the Market. There is a silversmith that cuts, polishes and solders right there on the spot. You will often see several painters easels set up with paintings in progress. Come out and experience the magic of seeing art being created right before your eyes.
Do you need a gift for someone special? You can be assured that giving something that is one-of-a-kind and made by hand locally will be cherished by the recipient.
Make the 6th Street Artists' Market part of your weekend plans every weekend.
Jan 14 Austin Farmers' Market Now Open Year-Round!
Republic Square, 4th & Guadalupe
(512) 236-0074, Austinfarmersmarket.org
If you have a resolution to trim down and tone up, the Austin Farmers' Market is where you want to be - every Saturday of the year! The market features fresh and local vegetables, herbs, cheeses, eggs, meats, breads, honey, flowers, prepared foods, drinks and artisan crafts. Free parking around the park and in the State parking garage at 3rd and San Antonio. Free admission.
