• Local newswoman Michelle Valles hosts Taste of Mexico 2008, the annual fundraising gala to benefit Mexic-Arte Museum (419 Congress, 480-9373, www.mexic-artemuseum.org), at the Hyatt Regency Hotel (208 Barton Springs Rd.). Food and cocktails, Latin music and dance, and a silent auction. $60 per person; tickets by phone or online. Friday, April 18, 7:30-10:30pm.

• Downtown Farmers’ Market (Fourth & Guadalupe) invites you to their Earth Day Living Green Festival – children’s art projects, cooking demonstrations with samples, earth-friendly exhibits, solar-powered music. More info at www.austinearthday.com. Saturday, April 19, 9am-6pm.

• Enjoy an evening of live music, great food, and margaritas at Changos Taqueria (3005 S. Lamar); their Tacos a-Go-Go party benefits the Texas Music Project. Saturday, April 19, 4-10pm.

• Hosteria Verde Supper Club presents an eight-course spring dinner at Wally Work­man Gal­lery (1202 W. Sixth): $75 a person, BYOB; reserve at www.hosteriaverde.com. Saturday, April 19, 7:30pm.

• Texas Hills Vineyard (830/868-2321, www.texashillsvineyard.com) celebrates their Kick-Butt Cab and Syrah at a release party that offers music by Drew Kennedy, appetizers with a glass of each wine, and a souvenir wine glass. $25; reservations suggested. Saturday, April 19.

• Mexic-Arte Museum bestows their Cocina de Oro (Golden Kitchen) Award to former Austin chef Roberto Santibanez. He will prepare a VIP brunch at the Shoreline Grill (98 San Jacinto). $100 per person; reservations necessary. Sunday, April 20, 11am.

This article appears in April 18 • 2008.

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