this is life in austin & aspen

I’ve been partial to Hot Mama’s Espresso Bar ever since I wandered in one day to be greeted by an infectiously cheerful voice saying, “Hey there, hot mama!” without a hint of anything except genuine affection. I was sold. Then the coffee was great AND I got a Tacodeli breakfast taco … life is great. I haven’t been back, though, because it’s just not convenient to my house. However, if I weren’t tailgating* all day tomorrow (Go Rice!!), I’d be headed there for this benefit:

ROOM TO READ: FUNDRAISER AND BOOK DRIVE

September is National Literacy Month and the Austin chapter of Room to Read is celebrating with a kid-friendly fundraiser and book drive! Join us for delicious food, drinks, and snacks as well as a raffle and fun events.
 
Entertainment includes:

Miriam Gould, an Eastern folklore storyteller

The Lennings, Austin pop

a cappella group The Ransom Notes

blubber-making (what?!)

and local San Antonio author Diane Cantrell reading and signing her book Good-bye, Baby Max, which is a touching story about how one class copes with the loss of their classroom pet.

Room to Read is a nonprofit that partners with local communities throughoutthe developing world to establish schools, libraries, and other educational infrastructure. Through the opportunities that only an education can provide, we strive to break the cycle of poverty, one child at a time. Read more about the group here:http://www.roomtoread.org/
 
$10 suggested donation at the door. Gently used books for grades Pre-K through 5 will also be accepted for donation to local East Austin schools. Hot Mama’s is donating all proceeds from the event to the organization as well.
 

SATURDAY, September 20, 2-5 pm
Hot Mama’s Espresso
2401 E. 6th St.

*if tailgating is more your style, stop by the Austin SSC tailgate at 24th and San Jacinto … yeah, sounds far away to me too, but hey, they’re fun people so it’s probably worth it.