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Tue - Apr 01 -- Mon - May 05
  April Art Show - Laura Grimes
April features the vivid and colorful artwork of Laura Jeanne Grimes. rutamaya.net
Thu - May 01
9:00 AM - 10:00 AM
  Hatha Yoga with Pamela
The word Hatha comes from combining two sanskrit terms "ha" meaning sun and "tha" meaning moon. Hatha Yoga is practiced for mental and physical health as well as vitality.

Pamela Brewer has been a mind and body fitness instructor since 1996. Her goal is to teach others how to listen to their best teacher, themselves.

pamelabrewer.com

All yoga classes at Ruta Maya are free with purchase from the Cafe.
Thu - May 01
7:00 PM - 9:00 PM
  Meagan Tubb and Shady People
www.myspace.com
$5 Cover
Thu - May 01
9:30 PM
  World Beat Night
9:30 PM Aciable
www.myspace.com
11:30 PM Muse Oasis
Middle Eastern Music with Belly Dancers
www.myspace.com
$7 Cover
Fri - May 02
8:00 AM - 9:00 AM
  Hatha Yoga with Pamela
The word Hatha comes from combining two sanskrit terms "ha" meaning sun and "tha" meaning moon. Hatha Yoga is practiced for mental and physical health as well as vitality.

Pamela Brewer has been a mind and body fitness instructor since 1996. Her goal is to teach others how to listen to their best teacher, themselves.

pamelabrewer.com

All yoga classes at Ruta Maya are free with purchase from the Cafe.
Fri - May 02
9:15 AM - 10:15 AM
  Permaculture: Awareness in the Environment with Jenny Nazak
Permaculture offers simple, inexpensive ways to make your home, workplace, neighborhood, and lifestyle more sustainable. Save money and resources, heal the Earth and enrich your life. Permaculture covers a wide terrain including small-scale local food production; natural and green building,renewable energy and community activism. This introductory talk includes short video, informal discussion. This class is taught by Jenny Nazak, a member of the Austin permaculture community with particular interest in composting, solar cooking, and small/portable dwellings.
Fri - May 02
7:00 PM - 9:00 PM
  FREE Music Happy Hour!
The Lost Pines
www.myspace.com
No Cover!
Fri - May 02
9:30 PM - 2:00 AM
  KickMe! and Navdo Presents: "A One Night Stand With Ruta"
Monster Girl
www.myspace.com
The Mercers
www.myspace.com
Good Luck Academy
www.myspace.com
Wonderland Avenue
www.myspace.com
$6 or $5 each if you bring 2 more friends
www.myspace.com
www.myspace.com
Sat - May 03
10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
  Family Yoga with Cindy - Free with Purchase at Cafe
Family yoga for kids and adults!
Sat - May 03
12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
  Yoga with Pamela
Pamela Brewer has been a mind and body fitness instructor since 1996. Her goal is to teach others how to listen to their best teacher, themselves.
pamelabrewer.com
All yoga classes at Ruta Maya are free with purchase from the Cafe.
Sat - May 03
6:00 PM - 9:00 PM
  Spooney CD Release Party
Julie Nolen of Telling Stories (solo)
www.tellingstoriesmusic.com
Spooney
www.myspace.com
$10 Suggested Donation or Pay What You Can!
Sat - May 03
9:30 PM - 2:00 AM
  The Versatile Syndicate Presents: "It's All About You"
Aaron Cuadra
www.myspace.com
Lies A Bloom
www.myspace.com
Bankrupt and The Borrowers
www.myspace.com
Jabberwalkie
www.myspace.com
www.myspace.com
$6 or groups of 3 get in for $10
Sun - May 04
10:30 AM - 11:30 AM
  Jungle Jill and the Jaybirds
Join the excitment with this wonderfully entertaining live band!
www.myspace.com
Sun - May 04
2:00 PM - 5:00 PM
  SALSA WITH SANDRA EVERY SUNDAY - $5 Per Student
Salsa DANCE LESSONS with Sandra Every Sunday From 2 PM to 5 PM.
www.streetsalsa.com

2 PM - 3 PM: Level 1 Classes
3 PM - 4 PM: Levels 2 & 3 Classes
4 PM - 5 PM Scheduled Dance Clinics

Cost per class $5 for first-timers & $7 for returning students.

Students who are committed to taking regular classes may purchase Express Cards. Express cards can be purchased for $20 (card of 5 classes) by presenting a receipt for purchase of a Ruta Maya food or beverage.
Sun - May 04
7:00 PM - 10:00 PM
  Monster Big Band $7 Cover
Big Band Hits from the 30's, 40's and 50's!
First Sunday of every month at 7 PM with $7 cover.
The Monster Big Band is a collection of the finest jazz and commercial musicians from the Austin area. Members of the local area bands Mingo Fishtrap, Los Jazz Vatos, The Lucky Strikes, The Atlantics, Duck Soup, Rotel and the Hot Tomatoes, The Stingers and The Scabs come together to play hard driving swing with an attitude. Sit back, strap in, and enjoy the wall of sound that is the Monster Big Band!!!
www.monsterbigband.com
Mon - May 05
1:00 PM - 3:00 PM
  Informal Classes with Professor George Doig
Professor George Doig is an Assistant Professor at the University of Texas in Latin and Greek Language and Literature. The informal class series at Ruta Maya presented by Professor George includes Latin Tutorial, Medical Terminology and English Word Power. Please RVSP at 472-9638 so that Professor George may bring the appropriate materials.

All informal classes are free with purchase at cafe.
Mon - May 05
5:30 PM - 6:30 PM
  Happy Hour Yoga with Chere Chancey Free with Purchase!
Had a stressful day at work? Come decompress after work with Hatha Flow Yoga! Bring a mat if you have one, some are also provided.

Yoga offers a good means of relaxation and stress relief. Its quiet, precise movements focus your mind less on your busy day and more on the moment as you move your body through poses that require balance and concentration.

All yoga classes at Ruta Maya are free with purchase from the Cafe.
Mon - May 05
7:00 PM - 9:00 PM
  Tea and Monks
The Monks of the Gaden Shartse Monastery will visit Ruta Maya for an informal gathering that will include a short music presentation followed with tea and an open Q&A. The Monks are here to raise much needed funds for their new monastic charitable hospital, so donations are greatly appreciated. Items from India, Nepal and Tibet for sale with proceeds from these items going toward their mission. Come meet the Monks while they continue their Austin visit through May 9. There are many events planned all over Austin during the time of the Monk's visit. For more information, please visit www.tibetmonkstour.org.
Tue - May 06
9:00 AM - 10:00 AM
  Vinyasa Yoga with Pamela
Vinyasa yoga is the marriage of breath and movement. This class is taught with equal focus on breath and the postures bringing together the physical with the spiritual for a deeper understanding of our true selves.

Pamela Brewer has been a mind and body fitness instructor since 1996. Her goal is to teach others how to listen to their best teacher, themselves.

pamelabrewer.com

All yoga classes at Ruta Maya are free with purchase from the Cafe.
Tue - May 06
10:15 AM - 11:00 AM
  *** NEW***Hypnosis Workshops
Every week at Ruta Maya a new class devoted to a different application of hypnosis. A short talk followed by a hypnosis experience with discussion afterwards for anyone who wants to participate. Classes are offered on a 'by donation' basis. Please come on time so you can participate in the hypnosis session!

)1. Self Hypnosis For Everyone
A simple skill that everyone should have, self-hypnosis can be easily learned. Come to this introductory workshop and find out what hypnosis is and how it can help you in your everyday life. Discussion and hypnosis experience, presented by The Guided Mind.
Tue - May 06
1:00 PM
  Tai Chi with Guy Forsyth & Angel Quesada
Tai Chi is a martial arts therapy practiced for the purposes of health and longevity. Tai Chi training teaches awareness of one's own balance and what affects it, awareness of the same in others, and an appreciation of the practical value in one's ability to moderate extremes of behavior and attitude at both mental and physical levels.

Sponsored by the Musicians Health Alliance, all are welcome.

Besides being a talented guitarist, singer and songwriter, Guy Forsyth is also a diligent and conscientious student of life, including blues and indigenous folk music as well as the martial arts.

www.austinmusicianshealth.org
www.guyforsyth.com
Tue - May 06
6:00 PM - 9:00 PM
  Ruta Maya Poetry Open Mic Every Tuesday NO COVER!
Ruta Maya Poetry Open Mic poetry reading is one of the longest running weekly open mics in Texas. Originally starting in 1995, thousands of poets from Central Texas and all of the populated continents on Earth have performed on our stage. Hosted by Dave and Maslow.
www.myspace.com
www.freespeechart.com
Tue - May 06
8:00 PM - 10:00 PM
  Poetry Karaoke on the Porch
A welcoming musical and poetic free-for-all outside on the Ruta Maya porch features some of the most innovative rythm and poetry in Austin, including internationally known Thom the World Poet. Bring your hand drums, spoons, rattles or whatever else makes a noise and join the jam.
Tue - May 06
9:00 PM - 1:00 AM
  Open Mike MUSIC Every Tuesday NO COVER
NO COVER and Happy Hour ALL NIGHT Long! The Music Open Mike is from 9 PM to 1 AM. Sign up for Open Mike is at 8:30 PM upstairs above the coffee bar with Ozzie and performance order is by lottery. It is not possible to call ahead and be put on the sign up list. MCO's Flong Band is the Ruta Maya House Band and will provide accompaniment if desired. Performance time is 20 minutes. Recordings can be made of Open Mic performances and CDs of these recordings are available to the artist at a minimal fee.
www.myspace.com
Wed - May 07
8:00 AM - 9:00 AM
  Hatha Yoga with Pamela
The word Hatha comes from combining two sanskrit terms "ha" meaning sun and "tha" meaning moon. Hatha Yoga is practiced for mental and physical health as well as vitality.

Pamela Brewer has been a mind and body fitness instructor since 1996. Her goal is to teach others how to listen to their best teacher, themselves.

pamelabrewer.com

All yoga classes at Ruta Maya are free with purchase from the Cafe.
Wed - May 07
12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
  Natural Health Concepts with Dr. Tom Gore
Tune in and turn on your Innate Healing Power. You will learn Natural Laws of the Body, Mind and Soul, the cause of dis-ease and its effects on the body. Also, you will increase your understanding of the Oneness of Life and how to start using Nature's Laws to harmonize your life force with Nature's Rhythm. By tuning in to this frequency your awareness increases and your health improves. Every positive decision you make will draw you into a greater harmony with Natural Law.

Holistic Chiropractic to assist in eliminating addiction challenges,
posture discomfort, getting sick easily, brain fog/anxiety, mood disorders and low energy. These public natural health concept classes serve as the first steps toward your road to better health.

Dr. Tom Gore, a Family Chiropractor, specializes in concept-therapy zone healing, sacro-occipital technique, torque-release technique, touch for health and chronobiotic nutrition (solar nutrition). Also he is a father and a karate sensei. Tom lives his life by the philosophies, sciences and arts of all things Natural.
Class FREE with purchase ~ Donations accepted.
Wed - May 07
1:00 PM - 3:00 PM
  Informal Classes with Professor George Doig
Professor George Doig is an Assistant Professor at the University of Texas in Latin and Greek Language and Literature. The informal class series at Ruta Maya presented by Professor George includes Latin Tutorial, Medical Terminology and English Word Power. Please RVSP at 472-9638 so that Professor George may bring the appropriate materials.

All informal classes are free with purchase at cafe.
Wed - May 07
5:30 PM - 6:30 PM
  Happy Hour Yoga with Chere Chancey Free with Purchase!
Had a stressful day at work? Come decompress after work with Hatha Flow Yoga! Bring a mat if you have one, some are also provided.

Yoga offers a good means of relaxation and stress relief. Its quiet, precise movements focus your mind less on your busy day and more on the moment as you move your body through poses that require balance and concentration.

All yoga classes at Ruta Maya are free with purchase from the Cafe.
Wed - May 07
7:30 PM - 11:00 PM
  Wednesday Cuban Nights - FREE Salsa Lesson with $5 Cover
$5 cover. FREE Intro to Salsa lessons will be provided by Street Salsa from 7:30-8:30pm with proof of Ruta Maya food or beverage purchase. Your receipt will be your dance ticket.
Live Salsa Music 9 to 11 PM With CIENFUEGOS.
Beer Specials ALL NIGHT LONG with $2.50 Corona, Negra Modelo, Pacifico!! $2 Lonestar Drafts!!!
www.musicacienfuegos.com
www.streetsalsa.com
Thu - May 08
9:00 AM - 10:00 AM
  Hatha Yoga with Pamela
The word Hatha comes from combining two sanskrit terms "ha" meaning sun and "tha" meaning moon. Hatha Yoga is practiced for mental and physical health as well as vitality.

Pamela Brewer has been a mind and body fitness instructor since 1996. Her goal is to teach others how to listen to their best teacher, themselves.

pamelabrewer.com

All yoga classes at Ruta Maya are free with purchase from the Cafe.
Thu - May 08
7:00 PM - 9:00 PM
  Meagan Tubb and Shady People
www.myspace.com
$5 Cover
Thu - May 08
9:00 PM - 2:00 AM
  Found Objects
$6 Cover
Superhouse
www.myspace.com
Burywood
www.myspace.com
Found Objects
www.myspace.com
Electric Toy Danger
www.myspace.com
Fri - May 09
8:00 AM - 9:00 AM
  Hatha Yoga with Pamela
The word Hatha comes from combining two sanskrit terms "ha" meaning sun and "tha" meaning moon. Hatha Yoga is practiced for mental and physical health as well as vitality.

Pamela Brewer has been a mind and body fitness instructor since 1996. Her goal is to teach others how to listen to their best teacher, themselves.

pamelabrewer.com

All yoga classes at Ruta Maya are free with purchase from the Cafe.
Fri - May 09
9:15 AM - 10:15 AM
  Permaculture: Awareness in the Environment with Jenny Nazak
Permaculture offers simple, inexpensive ways to make your home, workplace, neighborhood, and lifestyle more sustainable. Save money and resources, heal the Earth and enrich your life. Permaculture covers a wide terrain including small-scale local food production; natural and green building,renewable energy and community activism. This introductory talk includes short video, informal discussion. This class is taught by Jenny Nazak, a member of the Austin permaculture community with particular interest in composting, solar cooking, and small/portable dwellings.
Fri - May 09
7:00 PM - 9:15 PM
  School of Rock Presents Songs of Aerosmith
www.schoolofrock.com
$10 Cover
Fri - May 09
9:30 PM - 2:00 AM
  My Empty Phantom and More!
Conrad Wright
www.myspace.com
Eddie Burger
My Empty Phantom
www.myspace.com
Westbound Departure
www.myspace.com
Ajiibwa
www.myspace.com
$7 Cover
Sat - May 10
10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
  Family Yoga with Cindy - Free with Purchase at Cafe
Family yoga for kids and adults!
Sat - May 10
12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
  Yoga with Pamela
Pamela Brewer has been a mind and body fitness instructor since 1996. Her goal is to teach others how to listen to their best teacher, themselves.
pamelabrewer.com
All yoga classes at Ruta Maya are free with purchase from the Cafe.
Sat - May 10
1:30 PM - 5:30 PM
  The Up and Comers
Mr. and Mrs. Mays Present Student Showcase!
www.myspace.com
No cover!
Sat - May 10
7:00 PM - 9:15 PM
  School of Rock Presents Songs of Aerosmith
www.schoolofrock.com
$10 Cover
Sat - May 10
9:30 PM - 2:00 AM
  Nick D Presents!
Nick D Presents "Devin the Dude" and the Coughee Brothaz with the launch of "Live in the ATX"
$15 Cover
www.myspace.com www.myspace.com
www.myspace.com
Sun - May 11
10:30 AM - 11:30 AM
  Magical Mystical Michael is back
See world famous comedic magician Magical Mystical Michael!
Be nice or disappear! Fun for all ages!
www.magicalmysticalmichael.com

don't miss it!!
Sun - May 11
11:30 AM
  Single Parent Resource Network
The Single Parent Resource Network is an Austin, Texas-based non-profit organization dedicated to co-creating community for healthier, happier families. SPRN provides single parent families the option of participating in babysitting cooperatives, clothing swaps, potlucks, social events and more.

The meeting every 2nd Sunday of the month at Ruta Maya Coffeehouse provides parents the opportunity to network, socialize and discuss in-depth important issues concerning single parents.

sprn.org
Sun - May 11
2:00 PM - 5:00 PM
  SALSA WITH SANDRA EVERY SUNDAY - $5 Per Student
Salsa DANCE LESSONS with Sandra Every Sunday From 2 PM to 5 PM.
www.streetsalsa.com

2 PM - 3 PM: Level 1 Classes
3 PM - 4 PM: Levels 2 & 3 Classes
4 PM - 5 PM Scheduled Dance Clinics

Cost per class $5 for first-timers & $7 for returning students.

Students who are committed to taking regular classes may purchase Express Cards. Express cards can be purchased for $20 (card of 5 classes) by presenting a receipt for purchase of a Ruta Maya food or beverage.
Sun - May 11
8:00 PM
  Funk Hop Mother's Day Show
DJ Panda
Diasporic
www.myspace.com
Neckbone
www.myspace.com
World Trade
www.myspace.com
www.myspace.com
$7 Cover
Mon - May 12
1:00 PM - 3:00 PM
  Informal Classes with Professor George Doig
Professor George Doig is an Assistant Professor at the University of Texas in Latin and Greek Language and Literature. The informal class series at Ruta Maya presented by Professor George includes Latin Tutorial, Medical Terminology and English Word Power. Please RVSP at 472-9638 so that Professor George may bring the appropriate materials.

All informal classes are free with purchase at cafe.
Mon - May 12
5:30 PM - 6:30 PM
  Happy Hour Yoga with Chere Chancey Free with Purchase!
Had a stressful day at work? Come decompress after work with Hatha Flow Yoga! Bring a mat if you have one, some are also provided.

Yoga offers a good means of relaxation and stress relief. Its quiet, precise movements focus your mind less on your busy day and more on the moment as you move your body through poses that require balance and concentration.

All yoga classes at Ruta Maya are free with purchase from the Cafe.
Mon - May 12
7:00 PM - 11:00 PM
  Best of Ruta Maya Open Mic CD Auditions & Recording Sessions
Attention all open mic performers!
Ruta Maya is doing a best of CD to be sold around town and in the cafe.
Come down with original music and be recorded for your chance to be on what is sure to be a phenomenal piece of work.
Monday May 12th, 19th and 26th
Sign up at 7 PM.
NO COVER!!!
Tue - May 13
9:00 AM - 10:00 AM
  Vinyasa Yoga with Pamela
Vinyasa yoga is the marriage of breath and movement. This class is taught with equal focus on breath and the postures bringing together the physical with the spiritual for a deeper understanding of our true selves.

Pamela Brewer has been a mind and body fitness instructor since 1996. Her goal is to teach others how to listen to their best teacher, themselves.

pamelabrewer.com

All yoga classes at Ruta Maya are free with purchase from the Cafe.
Tue - May 13
10:15 AM - 11:00 AM
  Part 2 Hypnosis Workshops
2). End Procrastination!
Having difficulty completing tasks? Overcome roadblocks and GET THE JOB DONE! Discussion and hypnosis experience, offered by The Guided Mind.
Tue - May 13
1:00 PM
  Tai Chi with Guy Forsyth & Angel Quesada
Tai Chi is a martial arts therapy practiced for the purposes of health and longevity. Tai Chi training teaches awareness of one's own balance and what affects it, awareness of the same in others, and an appreciation of the practical value in one's ability to moderate extremes of behavior and attitude at both mental and physical levels.

Sponsored by the Musicians Health Alliance, all are welcome.

Besides being a talented guitarist, singer and songwriter, Guy Forsyth is also a diligent and conscientious student of life, including blues and indigenous folk music as well as the martial arts.

www.austinmusicianshealth.org
www.guyforsyth.com
Tue - May 13
6:00 PM - 9:00 PM
  Ruta Maya Poetry Open Mic Every Tuesday NO COVER!
Ruta Maya Poetry Open Mic poetry reading is one of the longest running weekly open mics in Texas. Originally starting in 1995, thousands of poets from Central Texas and all of the populated continents on Earth have performed on our stage. Hosted by Dave and Maslow.
www.myspace.com
www.freespeechart.com
Tue - May 13
8:00 PM - 10:00 PM
  Poetry Karaoke on the Porch
A welcoming musical and poetic free-for-all outside on the Ruta Maya porch features some of the most innovative rythm and poetry in Austin, including internationally known Thom the World Poet. Bring your hand drums, spoons, rattles or whatever else makes a noise and join the jam.
Tue - May 13
9:00 PM - 1:00 AM
  Open Mike MUSIC Every Tuesday NO COVER
NO COVER and Happy Hour ALL NIGHT Long! The Music Open Mike is from 9 PM to 1 AM. Sign up for Open Mike is at 8:30 PM upstairs above the coffee bar with Ozzie and performance order is by lottery. It is not possible to call ahead and be put on the sign up list. MCO's Flong Band is the Ruta Maya House Band and will provide accompaniment if desired. Performance time is 20 minutes. Recordings can be made of Open Mic performances and CDs of these recordings are available to the artist at a minimal fee.
www.myspace.com
Wed - May 14
8:00 AM - 9:00 AM
  Hatha Yoga with Pamela
The word Hatha comes from combining two sanskrit terms "ha" meaning sun and "tha" meaning moon. Hatha Yoga is practiced for mental and physical health as well as vitality.

Pamela Brewer has been a mind and body fitness instructor since 1996. Her goal is to teach others how to listen to their best teacher, themselves.

pamelabrewer.com

All yoga classes at Ruta Maya are free with purchase from the Cafe.
Wed - May 14
12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
  Natural Health Concepts with Dr. Tom Gore
Tune in and turn on your Innate Healing Power. You will learn Natural Laws of the Body, Mind and Soul, the cause of dis-ease and its effects on the body. Also, you will increase your understanding of the Oneness of Life and how to start using Nature's Laws to harmonize your life force with Nature's Rhythm. By tuning in to this frequency your awareness increases and your health improves. Every positive decision you make will draw you into a greater harmony with Natural Law.

Holistic Chiropractic to assist in eliminating addiction challenges,
posture discomfort, getting sick easily, brain fog/anxiety, mood disorders and low energy. These public natural health concept classes serve as the first steps toward your road to better health.

Dr. Tom Gore, a Family Chiropractor, specializes in concept-therapy zone healing, sacro-occipital technique, torque-release technique, touch for health and chronobiotic nutrition (solar nutrition). Also he is a father and a karate sensei. Tom lives his life by the philosophies, sciences and arts of all things Natural.
Class FREE with purchase ~ Donations accepted.
Wed - May 14
1:00 PM - 3:00 PM
  Informal Classes with Professor George Doig
Professor George Doig is an Assistant Professor at the University of Texas in Latin and Greek Language and Literature. The informal class series at Ruta Maya presented by Professor George includes Latin Tutorial, Medical Terminology and English Word Power. Please RVSP at 472-9638 so that Professor George may bring the appropriate materials.

All informal classes are free with purchase at cafe.
Wed - May 14
5:30 PM - 6:30 PM
  Happy Hour Yoga with Chere Chancey Free with Purchase!
Had a stressful day at work? Come decompress after work with Hatha Flow Yoga! Bring a mat if you have one, some are also provided.

Yoga offers a good means of relaxation and stress relief. Its quiet, precise movements focus your mind less on your busy day and more on the moment as you move your body through poses that require balance and concentration.

All yoga classes at Ruta Maya are free with purchase from the Cafe.
Wed - May 14
7:30 PM - 11:00 PM
  Wednesday Cuban Nights - FREE Salsa Lesson with $5 Cover
$5 cover. FREE Intro to Salsa lessons will be provided by Street Salsa from 7:30-8:30pm with proof of Ruta Maya food or beverage purchase. Your receipt will be your dance ticket.
Live Salsa Music 9 to 11 PM With CIENFUEGOS.
Beer Specials ALL NIGHT LONG with $2.50 Corona, Negra Modelo, Pacifico!! $2 Lonestar Drafts!!!
www.musicacienfuegos.com
www.streetsalsa.com
Thu - May 15
9:00 AM - 10:00 AM
  Hatha Yoga with Pamela
The word Hatha comes from combining two sanskrit terms "ha" meaning sun and "tha" meaning moon. Hatha Yoga is practiced for mental and physical health as well as vitality.

Pamela Brewer has been a mind and body fitness instructor since 1996. Her goal is to teach others how to listen to their best teacher, themselves.

pamelabrewer.com

All yoga classes at Ruta Maya are free with purchase from the Cafe.
Thu - May 15
6:00 PM - 9:00 PM
  Environmental Film Series
Join us for a new Environmental Film Series, 6-9 pm, Thursdays, at Ruta Maya Coffee House. The film series, hosted by Texas Clean Water Action and CLEAN (Citizens League for Environmental Action Now), will feature environmental films on the third Thursday of each month. Each screening starts the Austin way, with music from local singer-songwriters, and is followed by a panel discussion with time for audience participation. Opportunities to take action on environmental issues is presented with each event.

This month the Environmental Film Series features two films -- "Texas Gold" and "What Lies Beneath" -- both about courageous women who take on large chemical companies to stop dumping toxic waste in the Texas Gulf Coast. The evening begins with music by Cindy Pitts at 6 pm, films at 7 PM and panel discussion at 8 PM.

The film series is a donations only event however, no one will be turned away for lack of funds. For more information, contact Vicki Wolf at 512-474-0605 office or 214-354-5977 mobile.

Sponsored by: Barr Mansion, Tesoros Trading Company, Patricia Michael Landscape Design, Wheatsville Food Coop.

www.cleanhouston.org
www.cleanwateraction.org
Thu - May 15
9:00 PM - 2:00 AM
  Save the Jim O's 2nd Wednesday Pot Luck Benefit
$8 Suggested Donation
9 PM Talent Show
9:40 PM Libby Kirkpatrick
www.libbykirkpatrick.com
10:20 PM The Just Desserts
www.thejustdesserts.com
11 PM David Rothgeb
www.myspace.com
11:40 PM Marco Utter
www.myspace.com
12:20 AM Geoff Union
www.highstring.com
1 AM Michael Shay
www.michaelshay.com
Also featuring Jeff Martin,Steve Zirkel and Doug Marcis.
Fri - May 16
8:00 AM - 9:00 AM
  Hatha Yoga with Pamela
The word Hatha comes from combining two sanskrit terms "ha" meaning sun and "tha" meaning moon. Hatha Yoga is practiced for mental and physical health as well as vitality.

Pamela Brewer has been a mind and body fitness instructor since 1996. Her goal is to teach others how to listen to their best teacher, themselves.

pamelabrewer.com

All yoga classes at Ruta Maya are free with purchase from the Cafe.
Fri - May 16
9:15 AM - 10:15 AM
  Permaculture: Awareness in the Environment with Jenny Nazak
Permaculture offers simple, inexpensive ways to make your home, workplace, neighborhood, and lifestyle more sustainable. Save money and resources, heal the Earth and enrich your life. Permaculture covers a wide terrain including small-scale local food production; natural and green building,renewable energy and community activism. This introductory talk includes short video, informal discussion. This class is taught by Jenny Nazak, a member of the Austin permaculture community with particular interest in composting, solar cooking, and small/portable dwellings.
Fri - May 16
9:30 PM - 2:00 AM
  Jennifer Leonhardt & More!
Carley Wolf
www.myspace.com
James Bullard
www.myspace.com
Jennifer Leonhardt
www.myspace.com
$5 Cover
Sat - May 17
10:00 AM - 8:00 PM
  Creativity Fair
10 AM to 8 PM Saturday, May 17 a day of hands on arts, crafts, workshops, fun activities, acoustic music and much more outside on the lawn in front of Ruta Maya Coffee House. A portion of all art, craft and vending sales will benefit the reading room library on loan from Doc Kunda and currently located upstairs at the coffee house.
Activities include:
*Hands on herbalism with Doc Kunda.
*Personal Mayan charts with Carlos Cedillo.
*Glass blowing.
*Organic gardening transplanting and cutting tips.
*Woodworking with bowls with Max Baker.
*Guitar tips from master musician and teacher Ahmed Garcia.
*Tie dye tricks.
*Traditional flute playing.
*Eclectic dance.
*And much, much more!
www.dockunda.com
www.myspace.com
www.cosmicjaguar.com
Email Doc Kunda at doc_kunda@yahoo.com for more information or to discuss sharing your craft or art with us on this day!
Sat - May 17
10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
  Family Yoga with Cindy - Free with Purchase at Cafe
Family yoga for kids and adults!
Sat - May 17
12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
  Yoga with Pamela
Pamela Brewer has been a mind and body fitness instructor since 1996. Her goal is to teach others how to listen to their best teacher, themselves.
pamelabrewer.com
All yoga classes at Ruta Maya are free with purchase from the Cafe.
Sat - May 17
1:30 PM - 5:30 PM
  High School Battle of the Bands!
Electric Shine Records and Blast Beat Present Battle of the Bands!
Featuring:
Blues Mafia
www.myspace.com
The Hero Cycle
Cranes of the Republic
www.myspace.com
The Daze
www.myspace.com
The Audiophiles
www.myspace.com
$5 at the Door!
Sat - May 17
6:00 PM - 9:00 PM
  Family African Dance Party!
RattleTree Marimba
$10 Adults
$5 Children Under 12 - Kids under 5 FREE!
www.myspace.com
Sat - May 17
9:30 PM - 2:00 AM
  Big Chief Kevin Goodman
Big Chief Kevin Goodman of the New Orleans Mardi Gras Flaming Arrow Indians and Many Special Big Chiefs from New Orleans Including Merlin DeJane of The Back of Town Warriors, The Black Seminole Indians, Big Queen Angel and Big Chief Keith of The Young Cheyenne's, Ceasar Brothers Funk Box w/members of The Austin Nights Brass Band, Unk Funk and Soul Kitchen for Live CD Recording!
$10 Cover
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Sun - May 18
10:30 AM - 11:30 AM
  Earth Culture Dancer DANIEL LLanes
An interactive show including drumming and dance!
www.earthculturedancer.com

Please join us
be a part of the Ruta Mayan Community
Sun - May 18
2:00 PM - 5:00 PM
  SALSA WITH SANDRA EVERY SUNDAY - $5 Per Student
Salsa DANCE LESSONS with Sandra Every Sunday From 2 PM to 5 PM.
www.streetsalsa.com

2 PM - 3 PM: Level 1 Classes
3 PM - 4 PM: Levels 2 & 3 Classes
4 PM - 5 PM Scheduled Dance Clinics

Cost per class $5 for first-timers & $7 for returning students.

Students who are committed to taking regular classes may purchase Express Cards. Express cards can be purchased for $20 (card of 5 classes) by presenting a receipt for purchase of a Ruta Maya food or beverage.
Sun - May 18
7:00 PM
  Café con Letras Spanish Language Open Mike - NO COVER!
Sponsored by the Mexican Consulate and the Comité Artistico Mexicano, "Café con Letras" presents songwriters, singers, actors and poets performing lyrical works in Spanish. For more information or to inquire about participating, contact Miguel Angel Santana at 512-698-6324 or santana.cam@hotmail.com.
Mon - May 19
1:00 PM - 3:00 PM
  Informal Classes with Professor George Doig
Professor George Doig is an Assistant Professor at the University of Texas in Latin and Greek Language and Literature. The informal class series at Ruta Maya presented by Professor George includes Latin Tutorial, Medical Terminology and English Word Power. Please RVSP at 472-9638 so that Professor George may bring the appropriate materials.

All informal classes are free with purchase at cafe.
Mon - May 19
5:30 PM - 6:30 PM
  Happy Hour Yoga with Chere Chancey Free with Purchase!
Had a stressful day at work? Come decompress after work with Hatha Flow Yoga! Bring a mat if you have one, some are also provided.

Yoga offers a good means of relaxation and stress relief. Its quiet, precise movements focus your mind less on your busy day and more on the moment as you move your body through poses that require balance and concentration.

All yoga classes at Ruta Maya are free with purchase from the Cafe.
Mon - May 19
7:00 PM - 11:00 PM
  Best of Ruta Maya Open Mic CD Auditions & Recording Sessions
Attention all open mic performers!
Ruta Maya is doing a best of CD to be sold around town and in the cafe.
Come down with original music and be recorded for your chance to be on what is sure to be a phenomenal piece of work.
Monday May 12th, 19th and 26th
Sign up at 7 PM.
NO COVER!!!
Tue - May 20
9:00 AM - 10:00 AM
  Vinyasa Yoga with Pamela
Vinyasa yoga is the marriage of breath and movement. This class is taught with equal focus on breath and the postures bringing together the physical with the spiritual for a deeper understanding of our true selves.

Pamela Brewer has been a mind and body fitness instructor since 1996. Her goal is to teach others how to listen to their best teacher, themselves.

pamelabrewer.com

All yoga classes at Ruta Maya are free with purchase from the Cafe.
Tue - May 20
10:15 AM - 11:00 AM
  Part 3 Hypnosis Workshops
). Stop Forgetting! Hypnosis for Memory
This fun workshop will focus on developing a more powerful memory through the use of hypnosis. Participants will experience a hypnosis session. Presented by The Guided Mind.
Tue - May 20
1:00 PM
  Tai Chi with Guy Forsyth & Angel Quesada
Tai Chi is a martial arts therapy practiced for the purposes of health and longevity. Tai Chi training teaches awareness of one's own balance and what affects it, awareness of the same in others, and an appreciation of the practical value in one's ability to moderate extremes of behavior and attitude at both mental and physical levels.

Sponsored by the Musicians Health Alliance, all are welcome.

Besides being a talented guitarist, singer and songwriter, Guy Forsyth is also a diligent and conscientious student of life, including blues and indigenous folk music as well as the martial arts.

www.austinmusicianshealth.org
www.guyforsyth.com
Tue - May 20
6:00 PM - 9:00 PM
  Ruta Maya Poetry Open Mic Every Tuesday NO COVER!
Ruta Maya Poetry Open Mic poetry reading is one of the longest running weekly open mics in Texas. Originally starting in 1995, thousands of poets from Central Texas and all of the populated continents on Earth have performed on our stage. Hosted by Dave and Maslow.
www.myspace.com
www.freespeechart.com
Tue - May 20
8:00 PM - 10:00 PM
  Poetry Karaoke on the Porch
A welcoming musical and poetic free-for-all outside on the Ruta Maya porch features some of the most innovative rythm and poetry in Austin, including internationally known Thom the World Poet. Bring your hand drums, spoons, rattles or whatever else makes a noise and join the jam.
Tue - May 20
9:00 PM - 1:00 AM
  Open Mike MUSIC Every Tuesday NO COVER
NO COVER and Happy Hour ALL NIGHT Long! The Music Open Mike is from 9 PM to 1 AM. Sign up for Open Mike is at 8:30 PM upstairs above the coffee bar with Ozzie and performance order is by lottery. It is not possible to call ahead and be put on the sign up list. MCO's Flong Band is the Ruta Maya House Band and will provide accompaniment if desired. Performance time is 20 minutes. Recordings can be made of Open Mic performances and CDs of these recordings are available to the artist at a minimal fee.
www.myspace.com
Wed - May 21
8:00 AM - 9:00 AM
  Hatha Yoga with Pamela
The word Hatha comes from combining two sanskrit terms "ha" meaning sun and "tha" meaning moon. Hatha Yoga is practiced for mental and physical health as well as vitality.

Pamela Brewer has been a mind and body fitness instructor since 1996. Her goal is to teach others how to listen to their best teacher, themselves.

pamelabrewer.com

All yoga classes at Ruta Maya are free with purchase from the Cafe.
Wed - May 21
12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
  Natural Health Concepts with Dr. Tom Gore
Tune in and turn on your Innate Healing Power. You will learn Natural Laws of the Body, Mind and Soul, the cause of dis-ease and its effects on the body. Also, you will increase your understanding of the Oneness of Life and how to start using Nature's Laws to harmonize your life force with Nature's Rhythm. By tuning in to this frequency your awareness increases and your health improves. Every positive decision you make will draw you into a greater harmony with Natural Law.

Holistic Chiropractic to assist in eliminating addiction challenges,
posture discomfort, getting sick easily, brain fog/anxiety, mood disorders and low energy. These public natural health concept classes serve as the first steps toward your road to better health.

Dr. Tom Gore, a Family Chiropractor, specializes in concept-therapy zone healing, sacro-occipital technique, torque-release technique, touch for health and chronobiotic nutrition (solar nutrition). Also he is a father and a karate sensei. Tom lives his life by the philosophies, sciences and arts of all things Natural.
Class FREE with purchase ~ Donations accepted.
Wed - May 21
1:00 PM - 3:00 PM
  Informal Classes with Professor George Doig
Professor George Doig is an Assistant Professor at the University of Texas in Latin and Greek Language and Literature. The informal class series at Ruta Maya presented by Professor George includes Latin Tutorial, Medical Terminology and English Word Power. Please RVSP at 472-9638 so that Professor George may bring the appropriate materials.

All informal classes are free with purchase at cafe.
Wed - May 21
5:30 PM - 6:30 PM
  Happy Hour Yoga with Chere Chancey Free with Purchase!
Had a stressful day at work? Come decompress after work with Hatha Flow Yoga! Bring a mat if you have one, some are also provided.

Yoga offers a good means of relaxation and stress relief. Its quiet, precise movements focus your mind less on your busy day and more on the moment as you move your body through poses that require balance and concentration.

All yoga classes at Ruta Maya are free with purchase from the Cafe.
Wed - May 21
7:30 PM - 11:00 PM
  Wednesday Cuban Nights - FREE Salsa Lesson with $5 Cover
$5 cover. FREE Intro to Salsa lessons will be provided by Street Salsa from 7:30-8:30pm with proof of Ruta Maya food or beverage purchase. Your receipt will be your dance ticket.
Live Salsa Music 9 to 11 PM With CIENFUEGOS.
Beer Specials ALL NIGHT LONG with $2.50 Corona, Negra Modelo, Pacifico!! $2 Lonestar Drafts!!!
www.musicacienfuegos.com
www.streetsalsa.com
Thu - May 22
9:00 AM - 10:00 AM
  Hatha Yoga with Pamela
The word Hatha comes from combining two sanskrit terms "ha" meaning sun and "tha" meaning moon. Hatha Yoga is practiced for mental and physical health as well as vitality.

Pamela Brewer has been a mind and body fitness instructor since 1996. Her goal is to teach others how to listen to their best teacher, themselves.

pamelabrewer.com

All yoga classes at Ruta Maya are free with purchase from the Cafe.
Thu - May 22
6:00 PM - 9:00 PM
  Woman's Literary Festival
www.myspace.com
TICKETS ON SALE NOW: 1-800-838-3006
www.blowinupaspot.com or www.BrownPaperTickets.com/event/35198 or at the door of the venue.

COST:
$12 online pre sale - $15 at door for Tickets or Workshop Classes
$50 - All Access Weekend Pass

AUSTIN WOMAN'S FILM, MUSIC & LITERARY FESTIVAL Premieres in Austin, Texas for it's 8th Annual Event at various venues throughout the city.
The festival will highlight the art of 23 female musicians, 25 independent national and international women filmmakers and 3 industry workshop presenters. The theme this year is "Spirited". Part media literacy conference, part film/television and literary marketplace, the purpose of this event is to increase the awareness of women's films and literature by showcasing women of various ethnic and socioeconomic backgrounds.

Taking place Thursday, May 22 through Sunday, May 25 all four nights will feature shorts and feature-length films by women directors, musicians, literary artist and new media makers.
Thu - May 22
9:30 PM - 2:00 AM
  Sarah Flo
9:30 PM The Flo
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12 AM Blue Squeezebox
$5 Cover
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Fri - May 23
8:00 AM - 9:00 AM
  Hatha Yoga with Pamela
The word Hatha comes from combining two sanskrit terms "ha" meaning sun and "tha" meaning moon. Hatha Yoga is practiced for mental and physical health as well as vitality.

Pamela Brewer has been a mind and body fitness instructor since 1996. Her goal is to teach others how to listen to their best teacher, themselves.

pamelabrewer.com

All yoga classes at Ruta Maya are free with purchase from the Cafe.
Fri - May 23
9:15 AM - 10:15 AM
  Permaculture: Awareness in the Environment with Jenny Nazak
Permaculture offers simple, inexpensive ways to make your home, workplace, neighborhood, and lifestyle more sustainable. Save money and resources, heal the Earth and enrich your life. Permaculture covers a wide terrain including small-scale local food production; natural and green building,renewable energy and community activism. This introductory talk includes short video, informal discussion. This class is taught by Jenny Nazak, a member of the Austin permaculture community with particular interest in composting, solar cooking, and small/portable dwellings.
Fri - May 23
6:00 PM - 9:00 PM
  Woman's Literary Festival
www.myspace.com
TICKETS ON SALE NOW: 1-800-838-3006
www.blowinupaspot.com or www.BrownPaperTickets.com/event/35198 or at the door of the venue.

COST:
$12 online pre sale - $15 at door for Tickets or Workshop Classes
$50 - All Access Weekend Pass

AUSTIN WOMAN'S FILM, MUSIC & LITERARY FESTIVAL Premieres in Austin, Texas for it's 8th Annual Event at various venues throughout the city.
The festival will highlight the art of 23 female musicians, 25 independent national and international women filmmakers and 3 industry workshop presenters. The theme this year is "Spirited". Part media literacy conference, part film/television and literary marketplace, the purpose of this event is to increase the awareness of women's films and literature by showcasing women of various ethnic and socioeconomic backgrounds.

Taking place Thursday, May 22 through Sunday, May 25 all four nights will feature shorts and feature-length films by women directors, musicians, literary artist and new media makers.
Fri - May 23
9:30 PM - 2:00 AM
  Clusterfunk and More! Only $5 Cover!!
9:30 PM Akina Adderley & The Vintage Playboys
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11 PM Clusterfunk
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11:45 PM Erik Telford Collective
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$5 Cover
Sat - May 24
10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
  Family Yoga with Cindy - Free with Purchase at Cafe
Family yoga for kids and adults!
Sat - May 24
12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
  Yoga with Pamela
Pamela Brewer has been a mind and body fitness instructor since 1996. Her goal is to teach others how to listen to their best teacher, themselves.
pamelabrewer.com
All yoga classes at Ruta Maya are free with purchase from the Cafe.
Sat - May 24
6:00 PM - 9:00 PM
  Woman's Literary Festival
www.myspace.com
TICKETS ON SALE NOW: 1-800-838-3006
www.blowinupaspot.com or www.BrownPaperTickets.com/event/35198 or at the door of the venue.

COST:
$12 online pre sale - $15 at door for Tickets or Workshop Classes
$50 - All Access Weekend Pass

AUSTIN WOMAN'S FILM, MUSIC & LITERARY FESTIVAL Premieres in Austin, Texas for it's 8th Annual Event at various venues throughout the city.
The festival will highlight the art of 23 female musicians, 25 independent national and international women filmmakers and 3 industry workshop presenters. The theme this year is "Spirited". Part media literacy conference, part film/television and literary marketplace, the purpose of this event is to increase the awareness of women's films and literature by showcasing women of various ethnic and socioeconomic backgrounds.

Taking place Thursday, May 22 through Sunday, May 25 all four nights will feature shorts and feature-length films by women directors, musicians, literary artist and new media makers.
Sat - May 24
9:30 PM - 2:00 AM
  Zach Garza's Summer Jam
$5 Cover
Sun - May 25
10:30 AM - 11:30 AM
  Mr. Steve's Drumming Extravaganza
bring your instruments
some are provided
Sun - May 25
2:00 PM - 5:00 PM
  SALSA WITH SANDRA EVERY SUNDAY - $5 Per Student
Salsa DANCE LESSONS with Sandra Every Sunday From 2 PM to 5 PM.
www.streetsalsa.com

2 PM - 3 PM: Level 1 Classes
3 PM - 4 PM: Levels 2 & 3 Classes
4 PM - 5 PM Scheduled Dance Clinics

Cost per class $5 for first-timers & $7 for returning students.

Students who are committed to taking regular classes may purchase Express Cards. Express cards can be purchased for $20 (card of 5 classes) by presenting a receipt for purchase of a Ruta Maya food or beverage.
Sun - May 25
7:00 PM
  Sun Ra Tribute
8:30 PM Cosmic Intuition
10:30 PM Unk Funk
$10 Cover
Mon - May 26
1:00 PM - 3:00 PM
  Informal Classes with Professor George Doig
Professor George Doig is an Assistant Professor at the University of Texas in Latin and Greek Language and Literature. The informal class series at Ruta Maya presented by Professor George includes Latin Tutorial, Medical Terminology and English Word Power. Please RVSP at 472-9638 so that Professor George may bring the appropriate materials.

All informal classes are free with purchase at cafe.
Mon - May 26
5:30 PM - 6:30 PM
  Happy Hour Yoga with Chere Chancey Free with Purchase!
Had a stressful day at work? Come decompress after work with Hatha Flow Yoga! Bring a mat if you have one, some are also provided.

Yoga offers a good means of relaxation and stress relief. Its quiet, precise movements focus your mind less on your busy day and more on the moment as you move your body through poses that require balance and concentration.

All yoga classes at Ruta Maya are free with purchase from the Cafe.
Mon - May 26
7:00 PM - 11:00 PM
  Best of Ruta Maya Open Mic CD Auditions & Recording Sessions
Attention all open mic performers!
Ruta Maya is doing a best of CD to be sold around town and in the cafe.
Come down with original music and be recorded for your chance to be on what is sure to be a phenomenal piece of work.
Monday May 12th, 19th and 26th
Sign up at 7 PM.
NO COVER!!!
Tue - May 27
9:00 AM - 10:00 AM
  Vinyasa Yoga with Pamela
Vinyasa yoga is the marriage of breath and movement. This class is taught with equal focus on breath and the postures bringing together the physical with the spiritual for a deeper understanding of our true selves.

Pamela Brewer has been a mind and body fitness instructor since 1996. Her goal is to teach others how to listen to their best teacher, themselves.

pamelabrewer.com

All yoga classes at Ruta Maya are free with purchase from the Cafe.
Tue - May 27
10:15 AM - 11:00 AM
  part 4 Hypnosis
Experience Inner Guidance
A beautiful guided meditation to find the answers within. A relaxing dream you will remember. Discussion and hypnosis experience--presented by The Guided Mind.
Tue - May 27
1:00 PM
  Tai Chi with Guy Forsyth & Angel Quesada
Tai Chi is a martial arts therapy practiced for the purposes of health and longevity. Tai Chi training teaches awareness of one's own balance and what affects it, awareness of the same in others, and an appreciation of the practical value in one's ability to moderate extremes of behavior and attitude at both mental and physical levels.

Sponsored by the Musicians Health Alliance, all are welcome.

Besides being a talented guitarist, singer and songwriter, Guy Forsyth is also a diligent and conscientious student of life, including blues and indigenous folk music as well as the martial arts.

www.austinmusicianshealth.org
www.guyforsyth.com
Tue - May 27
6:00 PM - 9:00 PM
  Ruta Maya Poetry Open Mic Every Tuesday NO COVER!
Ruta Maya Poetry Open Mic poetry reading is one of the longest running weekly open mics in Texas. Originally starting in 1995, thousands of poets from Central Texas and all of the populated continents on Earth have performed on our stage. Hosted by Dave and Maslow.
www.myspace.com
www.freespeechart.com
Tue - May 27
8:00 PM - 10:00 PM
  Poetry Karaoke on the Porch
A welcoming musical and poetic free-for-all outside on the Ruta Maya porch features some of the most innovative rythm and poetry in Austin, including internationally known Thom the World Poet. Bring your hand drums, spoons, rattles or whatever else makes a noise and join the jam.
Tue - May 27
9:00 PM - 1:00 AM
  Open Mike MUSIC Every Tuesday NO COVER
NO COVER and Happy Hour ALL NIGHT Long! The Music Open Mike is from 9 PM to 1 AM. Sign up for Open Mike is at 8:30 PM upstairs above the coffee bar with Ozzie and performance order is by lottery. It is not possible to call ahead and be put on the sign up list. MCO's Flong Band is the Ruta Maya House Band and will provide accompaniment if desired. Performance time is 20 minutes. Recordings can be made of Open Mic performances and CDs of these recordings are available to the artist at a minimal fee.
www.myspace.com
Wed - May 28
8:00 AM - 9:00 AM
  Hatha Yoga with Pamela
The word Hatha comes from combining two sanskrit terms "ha" meaning sun and "tha" meaning moon. Hatha Yoga is practiced for mental and physical health as well as vitality.

Pamela Brewer has been a mind and body fitness instructor since 1996. Her goal is to teach others how to listen to their best teacher, themselves.

pamelabrewer.com

All yoga classes at Ruta Maya are free with purchase from the Cafe.
Wed - May 28
12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
  Natural Health Concepts with Dr. Tom Gore
Tune in and turn on your Innate Healing Power. You will learn Natural Laws of the Body, Mind and Soul, the cause of dis-ease and its effects on the body. Also, you will increase your understanding of the Oneness of Life and how to start using Nature's Laws to harmonize your life force with Nature's Rhythm. By tuning in to this frequency your awareness increases and your health improves. Every positive decision you make will draw you into a greater harmony with Natural Law.

Holistic Chiropractic to assist in eliminating addiction challenges,
posture discomfort, getting sick easily, brain fog/anxiety, mood disorders and low energy. These public natural health concept classes serve as the first steps toward your road to better health.

Dr. Tom Gore, a Family Chiropractor, specializes in concept-therapy zone healing, sacro-occipital technique, torque-release technique, touch for health and chronobiotic nutrition (solar nutrition). Also he is a father and a karate sensei. Tom lives his life by the philosophies, sciences and arts of all things Natural.
Class FREE with purchase ~ Donations accepted.
Wed - May 28
1:00 PM - 3:00 PM
  Informal Classes with Professor George Doig
Professor George Doig is an Assistant Professor at the University of Texas in Latin and Greek Language and Literature. The informal class series at Ruta Maya presented by Professor George includes Latin Tutorial, Medical Terminology and English Word Power. Please RVSP at 472-9638 so that Professor George may bring the appropriate materials.

All informal classes are free with purchase at cafe.
Wed - May 28
5:30 PM - 6:30 PM
  Happy Hour Yoga with Chere Chancey Free with Purchase!
Had a stressful day at work? Come decompress after work with Hatha Flow Yoga! Bring a mat if you have one, some are also provided.

Yoga offers a good means of relaxation and stress relief. Its quiet, precise movements focus your mind less on your busy day and more on the moment as you move your body through poses that require balance and concentration.

All yoga classes at Ruta Maya are free with purchase from the Cafe.
Wed - May 28
7:30 PM - 11:00 PM
  Wednesday Cuban Nights - FREE Salsa Lesson with $5 Cover
$5 cover. FREE Intro to Salsa lessons will be provided by Street Salsa from 7:30-8:30pm with proof of Ruta Maya food or beverage purchase. Your receipt will be your dance ticket.
Live Salsa Music 9 to 11 PM With CIENFUEGOS.
Beer Specials ALL NIGHT LONG with $2.50 Corona, Negra Modelo, Pacifico!! $2 Lonestar Drafts!!!
www.musicacienfuegos.com
www.streetsalsa.com
Thu - May 29
9:00 AM - 10:00 AM
  Hatha Yoga with Pamela
The word Hatha comes from combining two sanskrit terms "ha" meaning sun and "tha" meaning moon. Hatha Yoga is practiced for mental and physical health as well as vitality.

Pamela Brewer has been a mind and body fitness instructor since 1996. Her goal is to teach others how to listen to their best teacher, themselves.

pamelabrewer.com

All yoga classes at Ruta Maya are free with purchase from the Cafe.
Thu - May 29
8:30 PM - 12:30 AM
  Americorp Benefit
The Unbearables
www.myspace.com
The Noise Revival Orchestra Experience
www.myspace.com
Fri - May 30
8:00 AM - 9:00 AM
  Hatha Yoga with Pamela
The word Hatha comes from combining two sanskrit terms "ha" meaning sun and "tha" meaning moon. Hatha Yoga is practiced for mental and physical health as well as vitality.

Pamela Brewer has been a mind and body fitness instructor since 1996. Her goal is to teach others how to listen to their best teacher, themselves.

pamelabrewer.com

All yoga classes at Ruta Maya are free with purchase from the Cafe.
Fri - May 30
9:15 AM - 10:15 AM
  Permaculture: Awareness in the Environment with Jenny Nazak
Permaculture offers simple, inexpensive ways to make your home, workplace, neighborhood, and lifestyle more sustainable. Save money and resources, heal the Earth and enrich your life. Permaculture covers a wide terrain including small-scale local food production; natural and green building,renewable energy and community activism. This introductory talk includes short video, informal discussion. This class is taught by Jenny Nazak, a member of the Austin permaculture community with particular interest in composting, solar cooking, and small/portable dwellings.
Fri - May 30
5:00 PM - 9:00 PM
  RN Party
Fri - May 30
9:30 PM - 2:00 AM
  Atash
www.myspace.com
$10 Cover
Sat - May 31
10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
  Family Yoga with Cindy - Free with Purchase at Cafe
Family yoga for kids and adults!
Sat - May 31
12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
  Yoga with Pamela
Pamela Brewer has been a mind and body fitness instructor since 1996. Her goal is to teach others how to listen to their best teacher, themselves.
pamelabrewer.com
All yoga classes at Ruta Maya are free with purchase from the Cafe.
Sat - May 31
6:00 PM - 9:00 PM
  Youth Poetry Slam
$10 Adults and $5 Kids Under 12
Sat - May 31
9:30 PM - 2:00 AM
  Nick D Presents
www.myspace.com
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