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Austin Empty Bowl Project 2020 Goes Virtual
The annual event led by Austin-area potters works to raise funds in an effort to fight hunger in the community.
AUSTIN, TX—Amid an especially challenging year for countless Austin-area residents, the Austin Empty Bowl Project invites the community to participate in the effort by local potters to fight hunger. The annual family-friendly event raises proceeds to benefit Kids Cafe, a program of the Central Texas Food Bank, and Meals for Kids, a programs of Meals on Wheels Central Texas.
Held each year on the Sunday before Thanksgiving, the Austin Empty Bowl Project will be virtual in 2020. Beginning on Sunday, Nov. 8 through Sunday, Nov. 22, participants can check out the project's online store, virtual silent auction, and live virtual concert.
The virtual concert scheduled Nov. 20 from 5 p.m. - 7 p.m. will feature livestream Zoom performances by Betty Soo, Terri Hendrix & Lloyed Maines, Jeff Plankenhorn, Carolyn Wonderland & Shelley King, Susan Gibson, Ordinary Elephant, Jaimee Harris, and Bonnie Whitmore. Tickets for this virtual event and "seating" levels represent an additional donation to be made to Austin Empty Bowl. For tickets click HERE.
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For more information on this year's virtual Austin Empty Bowl Project, including links to donate click HERE.
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