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Black Tie Gala at RAIN

Submitted by billy on Mon, 12/12/2011 - 9:28am

The Second Annual Black Tie Gala

Friday, February 17, 2011
Starting at 9pm @ RAIN

Benefiting the Octopus Club

Holiday entertainment provided by:
DJ Deftone and others
with 50/50 raffle, LCD TV and other prizes.

Ticket Prices:
$10 (includes free drinks from 9pm-10pm
$3.00 sponsored drinks 10pm - close
$4.00 sponsored martini's 10pm - close

$50 (VIP tickets includes access to VIP area where you will be treated with appetizers and desserts with an open bar all night long)

Spotlight on 2nd

Submitted by billy on Wed, 11/09/2011 - 10:19am

Hey guys! It's time for another Octopus Club Spotlight event. We're going to be spotlighting three 2nd Street stores - Estilo, DuO, and Prize. Each venue will host a different complimentary cocktail, entertainers throughout the night, and fashions. Make sure you come ready for a good time, be entered to win one of our door prizes, and, of course, support an amazing cause! The event is free, but donations will be accepted at the door.

Thursday, November 17 · 6:30pm - 8:30pm

Estilo Austin - Duo - Prize
2nd Shopping District
2nd Street
Austin, TX

YNN Coverage of OctoTea 16

Submitted by billy on Mon, 10/17/2011 - 7:40pm

http://austin.ynn.com/content/280964/octotea-raises-aids-awareness-among-central-texans

Thanks to everyone who helped, attended, and made this year's event special to raise money for the Paul Kirby Emergency Fund.

Counting Beans & Stuff

Submitted by Mary on Mon, 10/17/2011 - 3:49pm

OctoTea 16 Put to Bed -- Almost but not quite...

There are still a few beansleft to count, but in answer to everyone who has asked how much money OctoTea raised for the Paul Kirby Fund, the answers will be forthcoming very shortly. We're almost done, and hope to make the announcement later this week. Even in the rain, the event was a success.

For anyone who has been called to pick up your silent auction winnings, please make arrangements with Marcus Sanchez to get them this week. You can contact him at octoteadance@gmail.com, and put "Silent Auction" in the subject line. We've already had a great response from folks who invested in some of our one-of-a-kind offerings. Thank you for shopping with OctoTea!

Our heartfelt thanks to everyone who participated in OctoTea 16 in any way, from the ticket buyer right on up.

How about that AIDS Walk?

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Yoo Hoo -- Yes You -- Procrastinators

Submitted by Mary on Wed, 10/05/2011 - 5:38pm

Think You'll Get Around to Buying that Ticket Online Sometime?

You'd better think quick -- because online sales end tomorrow -- Thursday -- at noon, you'd better get with it. The links will be deactivated at noon sharp. Other opportunities for a less than door price -- $65 -- are:

TapeLenders $50 up until the start of OctoTea at 5:30 pm.

Bobby Cook's Amateur Strip-off (Rain on 4th) 10pm until ? Spot an octopus walking around and he'll sell you a $40 ticket.

Bobby Cook's All-Star Strip-off (Oil Can's) 10 pm until ? Again -- look for an octopus. Last chance for $40 tickets.

Stop in Rain on 4th between 3 pm and 5:30 pm -- You can buy a $50 ticket from an octopus, get a drink special, catch the shuttle, etc.

So there you go. Tickets are going fast, this week, but you still have a few chances left.

Parking Options: Remember, there's no parking at the MACC

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Where do I Park for OctoTea 16?

Submitted by Mary on Mon, 10/03/2011 - 8:27am

Why, we have the answers right here:

As a lot of you know, there isn't much in the way of parking at the Mexican-American Cultural Center (MACC). We've solved that potential problem, though, with the good work of parking committee chairperson, Ann Hargrove, there are a number of options open to Tea-Goers.

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One Week from Today -- It's OctoTea 16!

Submitted by Mary on Sat, 10/01/2011 - 7:57am

Only Seven Short Days Left

And we have a lot to do during these seven days. Here's what's coming up:

Saturday 10/1 /Ticket Sales: 9pm until 1am Rain on 4th and Oil Can Harry's -- We'll be wandering around selling $40 discount tickets, still taking host payments, donations. We can take electronic credit cards.

Sunday 10/2 Funday: You'll probably see some Octopi around with tickets to sell, but no scheduled sales.

Tuesday 10/4 Dine with an Octopus at Taverna: 258 W. 2nd St. 78701, 5pm to 10pm with 10% of the evening's bills goiing to OctoTea 16. You are going to eat dinner on Tuesday evening anyway -- right? Have a great meal, good company and do good for others, all at the same time.

Thursday 10/6: Online sales of all kinds shut down at Noon.

Thursday 10/6: Bobby Cook's All-Star Strip-off: Rain on 4th: 10pm until 2am Look for the Golden Ticket!

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Buy Your Tickets this Weekend at Rain or OCH

Submitted by billy on Fri, 09/30/2011 - 4:39pm

Saturday October 1st - 9PM-1AM

We will be selling Octotea Tickets ($40) at Rain and Oil Can Harry's from 9-11. We will also have some representatives selling tickets from 11PM-1AM. Look for them in the Octopus Club T-shirts.

Calling for Volunteer's for OctoTea 16

Submitted by billy on Fri, 09/30/2011 - 9:22am

The most famous of all Octopus Club parties, the OctoTea Dance is back in it's 16th year! This year the Dance will be held at the Mexican-American Cultural Center. Come enjoy great music and dancing and volunteers are encouraged to commit to a minimun of 2 hours of work. Not a bad deal at all! For more information, please check out the Volunteer link or click here. You can also use the lilnk below to sign up.

CLICK HERE TO VOLUNTEER

Don't Miss Today's OutCast!

Submitted by Mary on Tue, 09/27/2011 - 9:20am

There will be another great Octopus Club giveaway today on OutCast from 6p-7- on KOOP 91.7.

Today's prize includes: 2 tickets to OctoTea 16 and an OctoTea t-shirt.

Don't miss this one!

MEM

The Octopus Club -- Great Parties --GREATER CAUSE!