Extra points if you dress as crazy as Lady Gaga. Seriously that girl is insane

We know you’re beautiful. You know you’re beautiful. All these poor Texans walking around 6th St. in their old t-shirts and jeans just don’t stand a chance. That’s why Planet Longhorn is throwing a masquerade ball, a chance for everyone to dress up in their best clothes, look even better than before, and have a classy evening out on the town… at least until the party ends, then the classiness is up to you. But since you’re already so good looking, we’re making it a masquerade ball so everyone else on 6th St. doesn’t get sad about how bad they look and go home early.

We’ve rented out the entire second level at Aces Lounge on 6th St. for the ball! It starts at 8:15 PM SHARP and will go until 10:30 PM or whenever you want to leave! Prices are as follows:

Over 21: $25, includes food, cover, and 4 drink tickets to be used before 10:30

Age 18-20: $15, includes food, cover, and unlimited nonalcoholic drinks

PLEASE RSVP and pay ahead of time so we can make sure to have enough food! We will be collecting money at the Starbucks on 24th and San Antonio (near the Castilian) on:

Sunday, Feb. 28 from 2-5:00 pm

Lucy in Disguise down on South Congress (A really fun Austin-y shopping area to go to anyways) has a great collection of masks, decorate your own, or have an artistic friend paint one on with facepaint!

We look forward to seeing you! Even if we don’t recognize you behind your mask, we’ll still pretend we recognize you until like 20 minutes later when we finally figure it out!

Time to get acquainted with the many beautiful, historical buildings in Austin… And by that we mean getting acquainted with sixth street! Come out and enjoy the $2 wells at Peckerheads and $2.50 wells at Blind Pig, just to name a few.

We are meeting on Friday, January 22 at the E-bus stop on 26th and Rio Grand at 9 PM, make sure you are on time so we can start the party because if you’re late you’ll just have to meet us downtown. The party will not wait for you!

Here is our schedule. Write it down!

1. Beauty Bar (9:30-10:15)
2. Creekside Lounge (10:15-11)
3. Blind Pig (11:15-12)
4. Peckerheads (12-1)
5. Malaia (1 until the end of the night!)

Jessie Foran (U. Melbourne) sports her brand new PL t-shirt at the final UT home footballgame’s tailgate. Photo Credit: Rachel Taylor

The December 2009 Newsletter is ready.

In our newsletter this month:

• Planet Longhorn had its first annual Thanksgiving dinner in the Jefferson 26 Games Room. Everyone brought a dish unique to their country, and we all enjoyed an international dinner.
• Planet Longhorn collected 135 cans of food, 131 pounds of food, at their Rooftop Party. Everything was donated to the Austin Food Bank.
• Alumni of the Month: Hanan Townshend of Victoria University, Wellington: “Studying in Austin has been the most rewarding experience of my life thus far! It would not have happened the same without Planet Longhorn.”

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December 2009 Newsletter

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Oskar Schmidt (Wirtschaftsuniversität Wien), Vanda Taupradist (UT), Michael Tatschl (WU Wien), Ragheb (American University of Beirut), Michael Nobis (WU Wien) Photo Credits: Vanda Taupradist

The November 2009 Newsletter is ready.

In our newsletter this month:

• Planet Longhorn held its traditional Fall Cocktail Party at Aces Lounge on Sixth Street on the evening of Oct 9! Aces Lounge is a burlesque- themed lounge and night club featuring live music on the first floor.
• Over thirteen countries were represented in Planet Longhorn’s International Pumpkin Carving Competition. Each participating country received a pumpkin and a pack of carving utensils on the Orange Tree Patio. When the dust cleared, the French team rose victorious.
• Alumni of the Month: Mariale Colin Betancourt, of Universidad Pontifica de Comillas, Madrid.

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November 2009 Newsletter

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