AOMA Graduate School of Integrative Medicine has several excellent upcoming classes for the public. Creating Calm Within, November 8th, 10 am - 5 pm.  Heart Mind as One & Heart Spirit as One with Francie Shimaya and Sarah Sires Bentley.  $80 for the full day class, $30 for a half day session.  •  Master Li Workshop - Taiji Shen Gong, Saturday November 22, 9:30 am-5 pm. $100 for the full day workshop.  •  AOMA offers academics including master's, doctoral programs, and continuing education, plus a variety of workshops for the general public on balance and healing with mindfulness, movement therapies, and mind-body practices.  •   Check out their weekly 20% off specials in the Herbal Medicine Store, and for more savings, recipes, and resources, sign up for their emails.

End of an Ear is excited to announce an amazing opportunity for you to get up close with the Foo Fighters, at an exclusive preview screening of the Austin episode of Foo Fighters: Sonic Highways this Thursday, November 6th at 8:00pm. Dave Grohl will be in attendance to introduce the episode and to discuss the making of the series with Austin City Limits Executive Producer Terry Lickona afterward. This event is free and all ages but space is very limited. You can reserve up to 2 spots on the guest list by emailing an RSVP to info@endofanear.com.  Please include your full name and the name of your guest (if you have one) in the email. Slots are first-come, first-served and if you make the list we will email you back to confirm Thursday afternoon •  Go to the website and sign up for emails to receive news on exclusive package deals, new releases, and upcoming shows.  •  End of an Ear is located in the South First IBIZ District.

El Interior is featuring Men's Guayabera Shirts at 25% off in their Fall Sale. These popular men's shirts are available in either 100% cotton or 100% linen. Wear them either casually or formally; they're perfect for every occasion! •  El Interior is a boutique specializing in unique finds and handmade merchandise from Mexico and Guatemala, has an array of clothing for men, women, and kids made with indigenous designs and materials to weather the summer in cool style. Shop online or at their store in the West Lynn IBIZ District.

Brite Ideas Aquaponics, Hydroponics & Organics invites you to join a FREE class at their South Austin location. November 08, 2014 Fermentation of Foods, Beverages, and Compost Tea. Jason Avent will explore the similarities and the differences in fermented products. The talk will discuss foods (sauerkraut, cheese, etc.), beverages (alcohol and kombucha), as well as compost tea. Understanding these processes and what each step accomplishes will eliminate the mysterious aspects and allow you to diagnose and fix issues. Be “in the know” for the Austin Fermentation Festival 11-15-14.

Stacey Vicari's Ideal Life JumpStart offers you an opportunity to pause and take inventory of your life. During the evening you'll be guided through exercises to focus on what you want most from life, identify your obstacles and evaluate your overall life balance. The evening keeps an upbeat pace. The goal is to leave you feeling motivated and inspired to make immediate, positive changes in your life. FREE class Thursday, November 13th, 7:00 pm - 8:15 pm. Thursday, December 18th, 7:00 - 8:15 PM. 

Peoples Rx offers an array of health and wellness products, services, and informative practitioner talks at locations throughout Austin.  •  Flower Essences: Keys To Emotional Well-Being.  Tuesday, November 11th, 7 PM. Join naturopathic expert Blake Gordon to learn more about Flower Essence Therapy. Used for nearly a century, flower essences are safe, effective methods of addressing the emotional needs of adults, children and animals! $15 advanced tickets, $20 at the door.  •  How To Read Food Labels. Thursday, November 13th, 7PM. Knowing how to read food labels is one of the first steps to take towards a healthier you. Join Robin Tauzin for an engaging discussion that will break down labels into easy-to-understand language. The talk will also reveal the misleading advertising gimmicks that the food industry uses to get you to buy their products and much more.

Room Service Vintage is featuring 20% off anything in and on the Jewelery Case during the entire month of November.  •  Open daily 11am-7pm with new arrivals every day. Check out their newly revamped website for all items and current sales, and follow them on Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram for the latest updates. Room Service Vintage is located in the North Loop IBIZ District.

The Herb Bar hosts Natural Talks every Saturday, from 10:30 to 11:30 am. November talks: Home Funeral and Green Burial, November 1st. Death is a normal and natural family experience, a transition that we all face. In the past, memorial arrangements were made exclusively by family. That tradition can still be honored. Attend this talk to learn about natural and family-oriented end-of-life options.  •  Intro to Pure Soul Alchemy & Pure Soul Alchemy Group Session, November 8th. Come learn and be a part of a powerful transformational healing session! Be prepared to experience a profound shift. Bring one issue that has been troubling you that will be added to the group session for Divine Catalystic Assistance. Pure Soul Alchemy is a Channeled Energetic Field where transformative operations and procedures are transmitted and enacted for you while you comfortably relax. People often report feeling like a weight has been lifted from them and that their reality has been reconfigured to a more positive and liberated place of openness.  •  Fundamentals of Intimacy: Relaxing into Safety and Surrender, November 15th. For singles or partners, experience new ways to hear, see, and be with others that invite relaxation, transparency and pleasure. Enjoy simple and elegant exercises where you experience your body from the inside out, discover how to heighten sensations, and express your awareness, moment to moment, in unarguable truths. Practice engaging with others while staying connected to yourself. In a comfortable and sacred setting learn simple techniques to enhance your relationships with more safety, spontaneity, and connection. • Cruising thru the Holidays! And Unusual Gifts!  During the holidays many of us can have a variety of emotions that move through us including sadness, disappointment, feeling alone and the post-holidays blues. This talk will provide helpful tips on cruising through this delicate time with the utmost ease so we can fully enjoy the season. Additionally, the talk will offer some interesting gift suggestions for both yourself and others. Join in for a lively and entertaining discussion!

Breed & Co. invites you to the Housewares Launch Event, Saturday, November 1st at their West Lake Hills Location, 2:00 - 5:00 PM. Meet Cheif Designer, Rebecca Finell and see her new collection of high-design tableware and handbags. •  See master artisan Alessandro Taddei and his beautiful work at this special event. Taddei will sign your new Vietri purchases with Italian phrases as he tells the stories behind his creations. It's the perfect time to find the ultimate Italian gifts for the holiday season. Items may be purchased early and left at the Westlake Location. Artisan event at Westlake location only, 20% off sale at both locations. Artisan Event will be held Friday, November 7th, 1:00 PM - 5:00 PM.

Christmas has come to Things Celtic. They've already started receiving shipments of beautiful Celtic Christmas ornaments. From lovely bronze-plated Irish ornaments to whimsical decoupage baubles, browse their selection online or in the store.  •  Things Celtic has been featuring the finest Celtic products from Ireland, Scotland, Wales, Cornwall, and American Celtic artists since 1997, with a wide variety of bath and beauty products, jewelry, home decor, clothes, music, and much more. Shop in their Central Austin store or online.  •  Have fun with Celtic trivia each month in the e-newsletter, and if you answer correctly you could win a prize!

Freestyle Language Center recognizes the importance of spontaneous conversation to language learning and fluency, and provide relevant, fun, social contexts in which to learn Spanish, Portuguese, French, and Italian. Check out the upcoming Fall Sessions and special outings.  •  Join them Friday, November 7th, 6:30 - 8 PM for a trilingual wine tasting in French and Italian (and English!) at The Austin Wine Merchant. RSVP here.    •  Freestyle and Esquina Tango Austin will join together for a Spanish Dance Party on Friday, November 21st. Have fun learning tango moves and terms in your own language! Suggested donation of $5 - $10.   

Planet K Presents Dias De Los Muertos Texas Fireworks. Fireworks will take place in Austin on Friday, October 31st, and San Antonio on Sunday, November 2nd. Both are free to the public. The Austin Fireworks will be held at 9:30 PM behind Kreig Field, East of Pleasant Valley Road. Thousands of people will gather with Planet K to pay tribute to loved ones, come together as a community, rejoice in the holiday and kick of Planet K's special month of giving.The Austin Fireworks will benefit the Capital Area Food Bank of Texas, House the Homeless, and Austin Harm Reduction Coalition.

Waterloo Records will once again be hosting artist signings at Fun Fun Fun Fest. See the schedule and stop by to meet and greet with your favorite bands!  •  Upcoming In Store Performances: Moonlight Towers, Wednesday, November 11th •  Conspirare, Thursday, November 20th  •  Alvvays, Friday, November 21st

Wheatsville Food Co-op has several upcoming classes to help you master this holiday season! Vegan Thanksgiving With All The Trimmings! Cooking Class. November 8th, 2 PM - 4 PM. Beth and Becky Taylor will share their holiday favorites from their new cookbook 'Vegan Duet'. Using their own locally made Hearty Vegan Tempeh as the centerpiece, they will demonstrate how to prepare a vegan Thanksgiving with all the trimmings, starting with a rich and creamy Butternut Squash Soup and ending with flaky vegan pie crust. $35 for the class. 4001 South Lamar Community Room  •  Find the current sales & specials and owners deals here.

CG&S Design Build is offering a free talk November 15th, 10:30 am - 12 pm on how to master your upcoming house remodel. If you're looking to do a remodel but don't know where to start, CG&S is here to help! This free and informative workshop will get you started on the path to success. Remodeling your home can be complex and overwhelming. Let CG&S decode the mystery behind the remodeling process with this step-by-step explanation of the design phase all the way through construction. This workshop will be hosted at Texas Shade and Sun, 11813 Farm To Market 2244, Austin, TX 78738.

Forbidden Fruit, Austin Chronicle's "Best Naughty Business" 17 years in a row, invites you to join them at the 6th annual Zombie Ball Masquerade on October 31st. Show your ZB tickets and get 20% off your costume related purchase!  •  Forbidden Fruit offers frequent workshops for every adult in a safe and fun environment, now including American Sign Language interpretation.  •  The storefront is located in the North Loop IBIZ District.

Bark 'n Purr, Austin's healthiest pet store, would like to remind you of the A - Z's of keeping your pet safe this Halloween! Once you've ensured that Fluffy and Fido will be safe this holiday season, stop by to pick up a new costume for your own little hot dog. 

BookPeople is pleased to announce the master of terror, R. L. Stine is coming to BookPeople on November 15th, at 12 PM for a speaking and signing. The speaking portion of the event is free to the public, tickets are required for the book signing.  •  Upcoming Events: Edward Carey, October 29th; Terry Thomas-Anderson, October 30th; Trick or Treat for Books, October 31st. See their calendar for a full list of upcoming events.

Whole Earth Provision Co. invites you to join them October 24th through October 31st for Dankso Days. During Dansko Days $5 will be donated to the Texas Land Conservancy for every full price pair of Dansko shoes sold. Come find your new favorite pair of shoes and help give back to this important cause!  •  Whole Earth Provision Co. is a specialty retailer offering a broad array of innovative, high-quality products which engage those who share their robust enthusiasm and concerned commitment to learning about, experiencing, preserving, and enjoying our home planet.

Mariposas Spanish School for Kids has begun a new series of Spanish Immersion Music Workshops.  Each month will feature a different music class taught in Spanish by Roots and Rhythm followed by a themed mini Spanish class taught by the Mariposas team. "Music and Tablewear" on November 8th will focus on percussion, rhythm, and collaboration and will feature a post-workshop lesson on table manners and food vocabulary complete with a snack! See a full listing of upcoming classes here.  •  Mariposas Spanish School for Kids provides immersive learning through fun activities for children ages 2-10, using music, games, art, and more. You can enroll your little ones any time of year. Find a location near you and open slots here.