Michael Barnes
WHEN: Thursday January 14, 2027 11:45 AM - 1:00 pm
WHERE: Austin State Hospital
Michael Barnes
Introduced by Lion Carl Schock
I write about the people, places, culture and history of Austin. How I delve into each of those realms of reporting and writing differs. But even the process tells you something about Austin past and present.
About our Speaker:
Michael Barnes is a native Texas who earned his Ph.D. from the University of Texas at Austin. For more than 30 years, he has written about the people, places, culture and history of Austin and Texas. His stories can be found in the Austin American-Statesman, on statesman.com, via podcast at Austin Found, via digital newsletter at Think, Texas, and via four books under the title “Indelible Austin.” He has won local, regional and national journalism awards, twice served on the Pulitzer Prize jury for criticism and has taught classes and workshops at seven Austin-area colleges and universities. He continues to mentor and lecture on journalism, history and the arts.
Lunch is available for $15.00 Please register so we know how much to order.
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Assorted sandwiches: Turkey & Gruyere; Turkey & Provolone; Roast Beef and Swiss; Smoked Ham & Swiss; Curried Chicken Salad, Tuna Salad
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Sandwich with Gluten Free Bread (Turkey & Provolone and/or Smoked Ham & Swiss).
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Chef Salad with ham & turkey or Greek Salad (vegetarian)
All sandwiches come with lettuce and tomato. Mustard and mayo on the side.
Please register by 5 p.m. on Tuesday
We order meals based on your reservations and must pay for them even if you do not show up.
If you need to change or cancel your reservation, please call 512-441-1555.
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