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2026 Divas’ Dates<\/strong>

Wednesday, May 6, 2026 at 8 p.m.<\/strong>
The Beat Divas return to Monk’s Jazz Club<\/span>!
Note<\/strong> the new location: 310 E. St. Elmo Road in Austin.
We love this quintessential jazz club!\u00a0 Great<\/strong> listening room, and, BYOB.
Livestream available if you can’t come in person.
Andy Langham, piano; Aiden Berg, bass; Stephen Summer, drums.
https:\/\/monksjazz.com\/<\/a><\/p>\r\n


Wednesday, June 3rd, 2026, 5 to 7 p.m.<\/strong>
The Beat Divas are kicking off the Wednesday music series at the
HEB on Lake Austin Blvd.\u00a0 That’s right, music in the grocery store!
Bar available.
With our favorite players: Andy Langham, piano; Aiden Berg, bass;
Stephen Summer, drums.\u00a0
Come listen to music and<\/strong><\/em> then get your groceries.\u00a0 What a concept.

SUNDAY, June 7, 2026,\u00a0 3 to 5 p.m.<\/strong>
The Austin Jazz Society<\/span> June show features The Beat Divas!<\/strong>
These shows are SO much fun, held at Chez Zee Bistro in the
party room. 5406 Balcones Dr.
Still with our favorite players: Andy Langham, piano; Aiden Berg, bass;
Stephen Summer, drums.\u00a0
Tickets\/Info:\u00a0https:\/\/www.austinjazzsociety.org\/<\/a><\/p>\r\n

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2025 Divas’ Dates

Wednesday, November 19, 2025 at 8 p.m.
<\/strong>Come see the Divas before the holidaze descend!<\/em><\/span>
<\/strong>The Beat Divas return to Monk’s Jazz Club, 501 Pedernales St., Austin.
We love this quintessential jazz club!\u00a0 Great<\/strong> listening room, and, BYOB.
Livestream available if you can’t come in person.
\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0We’ve got new tunes and a birthday to celebrate!
Andy Langham, piano; Aiden Berg, bass; Stephen Summer, drums.
https:\/\/monksjazz.com\/<\/a>
Direct link to tix:\u00a0https:\/\/tickets.monksjazz.com\/guests<\/a>

Thursday, July 10, 7:30 to 9 p.m. in concert!
Ao5 Art Gallery<\/span>, in the Arboretum in Austin, TX.\u00a0 Great gallery!!!
Grammy award winning pianist Andy Langham on the Kiwai grand piano.
Walk ins welcome, reservations preferred:
https:\/\/ao5gallery.com\/products\/beat-divas<\/a>
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Thursday, June 12, 2025 at 8 p.m.
<\/strong>The Beat Divas return to Monk’s Jazz Club<\/strong>, 501 Pedernales St., Austin.
We love this quintessential jazz club!\u00a0 Great listening room, and, BYOB.
Livestream available if you can’t come in person.
Andy Langham, piano; Ryan Hagler, bass; Stephen Summer, drums.
https:\/\/tickets.monksjazz.com\/<\/a><\/p>\r\n

Coming in July!!!<\/strong><\/span>
Thursday, July 10th, 7:30 to 9 p.m.<\/strong>
The Beat Divas and Andy Langham, Grammy-award winning pianist,
will be in concert at the Ao5 Gallery<\/span><\/strong> in Austin.\u00a0 This place is seriously cool.
Check it out, and tix\/info for the show:
https:\/\/ao5gallery.com\/pages\/events<\/a><\/p>\r\n

Wednesday, March 5, 2025 at 8 p.m.<\/strong>
The Austin Jazz Society presents the Beat Divas,
Monk’s Jazz Club, 501 Pedernales St., Austin.
This is an intimate listening club.\u00a0 Performance will be recorded.
The band: Andy Langham, piano; Chris Maresh, bass; Masumi Jones, drums.
Tickets: https:\/\/tickets.monksjazz.com\/guests<\/a><\/p>\r\n

2024 Divas’ Dates<\/strong>

Friday, June 7, 7 p.m.<\/strong>
Beat Divas in Concert at the Rich Harney Jazz Fest
Details\/Tix: https:\/\/events.humanitix.com\/rich-harney-jazz-festival-ckpwwqwj<\/a><\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

The Rich Harney Jazz Festival<\/em><\/strong> celebrates the life and music of prolific composer,
first call musician and extraordinary pianist Rich Harney.
A beloved member of the jazz community,
this annual festival features musicians who played with Rich through the years,
paying tribute by performing his original music,
at First Presbyterian Church where he played Sunday Service for many years.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

This year’s festival takes place Friday and Saturday June 7\/8, 2024<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

Friday Night Swings
with
The Beat Divas<\/strong>
and
The Alex Coke 5tet<\/strong><\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

Saturday Night Sings
with
The Robert Aberg Trio <\/strong>featuring bassist Buddy Mohmed
and special guest vocalist Sarah Aberg
and
The Redd Volkhaert Band<\/strong><\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n



Sunday April 7, 3 p.m.<\/strong>
Beat Divas in Concert and<\/em> Mady Kaye Induction into Austin Jazz Society Hall of Fame<\/strong>
Chez Zee Bistro Event Room, 5406 Balcones Dr. Austin.
Tix on sale early March at the Austin Jazz Society:
https:\/\/www.austinjazzsociety.org\/<\/a>

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2023 Divas’ Dates<\/strong><\/p>\r\n

Saturday, November 4, 2023,\u00a0 5:30 to 7:30 p.m.<\/span>
Dishin with the Divas: Fabulous Fall Faves<\/em>
Central Market Cooking School, 4100 North Lamar, Austin
<\/strong>The Beat Divas are up to our usual tricks!
Great menu, entertainment while you dine, wine to drink,
recipes to take home.\u00a0 What’s not to like?
$75\/person.
https:\/\/www.eventbrite.com\/e\/dishin-with-the-divas-fabulous-fall-faves-tickets-728430072957?aff=ebdsoporgprofile<\/a>
The menu:
Baked\/Stuffed Cremini Mushrooms w\/ Spinach, Italian Sausage and Onion \u00a0
Roast Pork Loin w\/ Fig Sauce
Dianne\u2019s Scalloped Potatoes Provencal w\/Caramelized Onions
Fall’s Finest Apple Cream Torte
MammaBelle\u2019s Best-ist Brownies (\u00e0 La Mode w\/ Caramel Sauce)
<\/strong>Yum, yum yum!<\/em>
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Saturday, March 25, 2023,\u00a0 6 to 8 p.m.<\/span><\/strong>
Dishin’ with the Divas:\u00a0 Spring is Sprung!<\/strong><\/em>
Central Market Cooking School, 4100 North Lamar, Austin, TX<\/strong><\/em>
We’re making lovely food AND music, now starting our 19th year at Central Market!!!
Our menu:
New Potato “Cupcakes” with Shrimp\/Avocado Mousse Filling
Di’s Mediterranean Spanika Chicken Rolls w\/ Lemon Prosecco Jus
Asparagus-Dill Risotto
Loco Coconut Cake
Gingered Lemon Semifreddo
Class is $75\/person and will post live on the Central Market Cooking School site
on February 1st. (Fee includes dinner, music and two glasses of wine. Joy!)
https:\/\/www.eventbrite.com\/e\/spring-is-sprung-with-the-beat-divas-tickets-539561491947?aff=ebdsoporgprofile<\/a><\/p>\r\n

2022 Divas’ Dates<\/strong>Dishin’ with the Divas: Bite into Fall<\/em>
Central Market Cooking School, 4100 North Lamar, Austin, TX.
<\/em><\/strong>Here comes fall, weather permitting!
Our delicious menu:
French Onion Soup
Red Wine Marinated Grilled Pork Tenderloin with Tipsy Cherry Sauce
\u2022 served with wild\/white rice
Budapest-Fest Roasted Vegetables
(autumnal veggies roasted in olive oil\/butter, dusted w\/ smoked paprika)
Oh My Darlin’ Clementine Cake
The Real Deal Chocolate Pudding with Grand Marnier Cream
<\/strong>Class is $75 and includes dinner, two glasses of wine and music from the Beat Divas.
Reservations:
https:\/\/www.eventbrite.com\/e\/dishin-with-the-divas-bite-into-fall-tickets-411482825207?aff=ebdsoporgprofile<\/a>
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Saturday, March 26, 2022, 6:30 to 9 p.m.<\/strong><\/span>
Dishin’ with the Divas: Spring’s a-Poppin’!
Central Market Cooking School, 4100 North Lamar, Austin TX.<\/strong><\/em><\/span>
Savor the flavors of spring as the Divas cook and sing their way into your hearts!
The menu:
\u2022 Strawberry Spring Spinach Salad w\/ Avocado & Pistachios
\u2022 Mabel’s Mustard Pan-Roasted Chicken
\u2022 Lemon-Dill-Asparagus “Pesto” stuffed into Yukon Golds
\u2022 Dianne’s Bluebonnets: Blueberry-capped Mini Cheesecake Cups
\u2022 Almond-Raspberry Sponge Layer Cake w\/ Lemon Buttercream
Info\/Registration:
Class is $70.00 and includes dinner, two glasses of wine, recipes and entertainment from the Beat Divas between courses.
512.206.1014

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Sunday, February 6th, IN CONCERT for the Austin Jazz Society!<\/span>
<\/strong>At the Gallery at Chez Zee, two 75-minute shows: 2:30 p.m. and 4:15 p.m.
Tix are $20.\u00a0 Masks strongly recommended!
Awesome band: Mitch Watkins, John Fremgen, Masumi Jones.
Info\/Reservations: Events (austinjazzsociety.org)<\/a>
We had a great two shows!\u00a0 Thanks so much to all our new friends for coming out.<\/em>
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2019 Divas’ Dates
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Saturday, October 19, 2019, 6:30 to 9 p.m.<\/strong><\/u><\/span>
Dishin’ with the Divas: From Parma to Provence<\/em><\/strong>
The Beat Divas were in Italy and France this spring, so flavors reflect our culinary experiences. <\/em><\/strong>
Dianne’s Sformato di Carciofi su Crema di Parmigiano
(Artichoke Pudding w\/ Parmesan Cream)
Provencal Piperade with a Texas Twist
(Grilled chicken thighs in traditional Provencal red\/yellow pepper saut\u00e9)
Tortelli di Zucca\u00a0con Salsa al Burro alle Erbe
(Pumpkin Tortelli with Buttered-Herb Sauce)
French Apple Tart
G\u00e2teau \u00e0 la cr\u00e8me et aux amandes avec cerises ivres
(Almond Cream Cake with Drunken Cherries)<\/p>\r\n

Info\/Registration:
Class is $65.00 and includes dinner, two glasses of wine, recipes and entertainment from the Beat Divas between courses.
512.206.1014
https:\/\/centralmarket.turnstilesystems.com\/ProgramDetail.aspx\/BEATDIVASDinnerlANL10192019<\/a>
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Saturday June 1st, 6:30 to 9 p.m.<\/span>
A Divalicious Summer Supper<\/em>!
<\/strong>This is our 15th year anniversary celebration, cooking and<\/span>
singing at our Central Market Cooking School classes.<\/span>
<\/strong>Class is $65.00 and includes dinner, two glasses of wine,<\/span>
<\/strong>entertainment from the Divas, and our recipes to take home.<\/span>
<\/strong>Info\/Reservations: 512.206.1014<\/span>
<\/strong>https:\/\/centralmarket.turnstilesystems.com\/ProgramDetail.aspx\/BEATDIVASDivaliciousSummerDinnerlANL612019<\/a>
<\/strong>The menu:
<\/strong>Marvelous Melon Soup
Dianne’s Chicken Milanese w\/ Lemon Wedges & Herbed Butter; Roasted Potatoes
Texas Green Beans w\/ Caramelized Onions in Balsamic Glaze
Bethi’s Brownie Pudding
Strawberry Chiffon Cream in Orange-Almond Florentines<\/p>\r\n

Saturday March 30, 6:30 to 9 p.m.<\/strong>
Dishin’ with the Divas: Slipping into Spring!<\/em><\/strong>
We celebrate the start of our 15th year of cooking and <\/span>
singing at our Central Market Cooking School classes.<\/span>
Delightful!<\/span>
Class is $65.00 and includes dinner, two glasses of wine,<\/span>
entertainment from the Divas, and our recipes to take home.<\/span>
Info\/Reservations: 512.206.1014<\/span>
https:\/\/centralmarket.turnstilesystems.com\/ProgramDetail.aspx\/BEATDIVASDivaliciousSlippingintoSpringANL3302019<\/a>
The menu:<\/span>
Caramelized Onion and Goat Cheese Tarts<\/span>
Spring Spinach Salad with Blueberries, Walnuts and Feta<\/span>
Lemon Risotto with Peas, Grilled Shrimp and Artichokes<\/span>
Dianne’s Trip-Chip Cookies (semi, milk & white chocolate)<\/span>
Best Dang Banana Cake Ever<\/span><\/p>\r\n

2018 Divas’ Dates<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\r\n

Saturday,\u00a0 October 13,\u00a0 6:30 to 9 p.m.
Divalicious Fall Dinner
Central Market Cooking School, 4001 N. Lamar
<\/strong>Join us for a lovely cooking class of fall flavors, with tunes in between courses (and a new arrangement), wine and good times.
Class is $65.
Info\/Reservations: 512.206.1014
Class will be posted online on 9\/1\/18
If you sign up for any class in the first week of the month preceding<\/strong> the class, there is a 10% discount in the class fee. Yippee!
The menu:
Smooth ‘n Creamy Spinach-Basil Soup<\/em><\/span>
Dianne’s Pico Chicken Piccata<\/em><\/span>
Roasted Green Beans in Butter-Citrus Glaze<\/em><\/span>
Dave’s Delectable Coconut Cake<\/em><\/span>
Grand Chocolate-Marnier Semifreddo<\/em><\/span>
As usual, the Beat Divas offer two desserts at our class. Excellent.<\/p>\r\n

Thursday,\u00a0 February 1st,\u00a0 7:30 p.m.
The Beat Divas in Concert
<\/strong><\/span>Steinway Concert Series at McLennan Community College,
1400 college Drive, Waco TX\u00a0 76708
The Beat Divas<\/strong> will be joined by Jeff Hellmer<\/strong> at the Steinway
Grand Piano. Mr. Hellmer is the Director of Jazz Studies at the
University of Texas in Austin.
Free and open to the public.
http:\/\/www.mclennan.edu\/calendar\/#\/?i=4<\/a><\/p>\r\n

Saturday,\u00a0 March 24,\u00a0 6:30 to 9 p.m.
<\/strong><\/span>Dishin’ with the Divas: Fall Into Spring!<\/em><\/span>
Central Market Cooking School, 4001 N. Lamar
<\/u><\/strong>Who doesn’t look forward to spring?
Join us for a lovely spring menu and fun tunes.
The Menu:
Cheesy Sundried Tomato-Herbed Phyllo Pillows on a Bed of Plush Greens<\/em>
Red Wine Braised Short Ribs with Yukon Gold Rush Potatoes<\/em>
Baked Parmesan Tomatoes with Asparagus Pesto<\/em>
Luscious Lemon Roll with Raspberry-studded Mascarpone Cream<\/em>
Grand Marnier Chocolate Pudding<\/em>
Class is $65.
Info\/Reservations: 512.206.1014
Class will be posted online on 2\/1\/18
If you sign up for any class in the first week of the month preceding<\/strong> the class,
there is a 10% discount in the class fee. Yippee!<\/p>\r\n

2017 Divas Dates<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\r\n

Saturday, October 14, 2017,\u00a0 6:30 to 9 p.m.
<\/strong>Falling in Love with Fall<\/span>
<\/u><\/strong><\/em>Oh the joys of cooler weather in Texas!
Here’s a lovely menu from the Beat Divas with fall flavors in mind
and on the tongue. Yum.
The menu:
Autumn Greens with Maple Vinaigrette, Icebox Crackers with Gruyere & Cheddar<\/em>
Savory Wild Mushroom and Beef Strudel\u00a0 <\/em>
Herb & Orange Roasted Carrots & Fennel<\/em>
Roasted Rosemary Lemon-Scented Potatoes<\/em>
Caramel Apple Crisp<\/em>
Orange-Kissed Chocolate-Dipped Cardamom Madeleines
<\/em>Class is $65.
<\/em>Info\/Reservations: 512.206.1014.
https:\/\/centralmarket.turnstilesystems.com\/ProgramDetail.aspx\/BEATDIVASFallinginwithFallANL10142017
If you sign up during the <\/span>first week of September, class fee is 10%\u00a0 discount.<\/span><\/p>\r\n

Saturday, May 13, 2017, 6:30 to 9 p.m.<\/strong><\/span>
From Mom’s Kitchen with Love!<\/em><\/span><\/strong>
Just in time for Mother’s Day (5\/14), we bring you culinary
delights we learned from our mamas.
Join us at Central Market Cooking School, 4001 North Lamar,
for another lovely class (our 13th year!) filled with song, stories
and deliciousness.
Class fee is $60.
Info\/Reservations: 512.206.1014.<\/p>\r\n

The Menu:
Herbed Asparagus Flan on Mixed Greens
Crepes Maman: Creamy Chicken & Mushroom Crepes on Glazed Spinach
with Champagne Sauce
Roasted Tomatoes with Panko\/Prosciutto\/Chive Haystacks
Mom’s Orange-Strawberry Shortcake
Chocolate-Raspberry Truffles<\/p>\r\n

2016 Divas’ Dates<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\r\n

Saturday, October 8, 2016, 6:30 to 9 p.m.<\/strong><\/span>
THE BEAT DIVAS HEAD EAST!<\/em><\/span><\/strong>
We are favoring the flavors of Asia in this cooking class.
Join us at Central Market Cooking School, 4001 North Lamar in Austin.
We demo our recipes, and you get to eat dinner, enjoy two glasses of wine,
and listen while we entertain you with our great tunes. What’s not to like?
The menu:
Lip Smackin’ Potstickers
Sesame Ginger Baked Salmon w\/ Herbed Jasmine Rice
Asian Veggie Stir Fry w\/ Sesame Seeds
Tasty\u00a0Toasted Coconut Squares
Autumn \u00a0Apple Cream Torte<\/p>\r\n

Well ok, the Apple Cream Torte is more a nod to fall than to Asian cuisine.
But it’s really, really yummy.
Class fee is $60.
If you sign up in the first week of either September or October, there’s a 10% discount.<\/strong><\/span>
Info\/Reservations: 512.206.1014
https:\/\/centralmarket.turnstilesystems.com\/ProgramDetail.aspx\/THEBEATDIVASAsianInfluenceANL1082016<\/a><\/p>\r\n

Saturday, June 18, 2016, 6:30 to 9 p.m.<\/span> <\/strong><\/span>The Beat Divas welcome the summer with a <\/span> Divalicious Solstice Celebration<\/strong>!<\/em><\/span><\/span> Central Market Cooking School, 4001 North Lamar in Austin.<\/span> The menu:<\/span><\/em> Peached Gazpacho<\/span> Field of Greens with Cheesy Herbed Phyllo Pillows<\/span> My Deara Madeira Stovetop Pork Chops<\/span> Herbed Asparagus Cous Cous with Pignoli<\/span> Magical Marscapone Delight with Raspberry Coulis<\/span> Chocolate Chip Cookie Ice Box Cake with Mocha Cream<\/span><\/span> Class includes dinner, two glasses of wine, and entertainment by the divine Beat Divas, singing for our supper. Or for your<\/em> supper. Class fee is $60, but if you sign up in the first week of the month, there is a 10% discount. Excellent! https:\/\/centralmarket.turnstilesystems.com\/ProgramDetail.aspx\/DIVALICIOUSSOLSTICECELEBRATIONANL6182016<\/a> 512.206.1014<\/p>\r\n

Saturday, February 27, 2016,\u00a0 6:30 to 9 p.m.<\/strong> The Beat Divas host another delicious event at Central Market Cooking School, 4001 N. Lamar, Austin, TX. <\/span>A Late Winter Divalicious Repast<\/em><\/strong><\/span>.<\/span><\/span> The menu:<\/span><\/em> Curried Potato and Apple Soup<\/span> Dianne’s Mediterranean Chicken w\/Olives and Citrus-Butter Sauce, served over Almond-Currant Wild Rice<\/span> Red Pepper Roasted Asparagus<\/span> Savory Mixed Mushroom Bread Pudding<\/span> Chantilly Lace Oatmeal Cookies w\/ Dark Chocolate Drizzle<\/span> Almond-Orange Sponge Cake with Grand Marnier Cream (GF)<\/span><\/span> Info\/Reservations: 512.206.1014 <\/span> https:\/\/centralmarket.turnstilesystems.com\/ProgramDetail.aspx\/DISHINWITHTHEDIVASLateWinterDivaliciousFeastANL2272016<\/a><\/span> REMEMBER<\/span><\/strong>: IF YOU SIGN UP FOR CLASSES IN THE FIRST WEEK OF THE MONTH (either January or<\/span> February for our class), it’s 10% off the class fee, which is usually $60. Cool!<\/span><\/p>\r\n

2015 Divas’ Dates<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\r\n

Saturday, October 3rd, 6:30 to 9 p.m.<\/strong><\/span> Dishin’ with the Divas:\u00a0 A Toast to Fall!<\/em><\/strong> Join us for a spirited cooking class – all the dishes have spirits cooked in – as we toast the flavors of fall. Central Market Cooking School, 4001 N. Lamar, Austin<\/span><\/span> Class is $60 and includes dinner, two glasses of wine, our recipes, and of course sweet entertainment by the Divas.<\/span> DISCOUNTED TICKETS<\/span> available through 9\/7 at 11:59 p.m.<\/span> See Central Market web site for details:<\/span> https:\/\/centralmarket.turnstilesystems.com\/ProgramDetail.aspx\/THEBEATDIVASAToasttoFallANL10315 Info: 512.206.1014<\/span> <\/a>The menu:<\/span> Mixed Fall Greens with Chevre Rounds & Wine Vinaigrette;<\/span> Red Wine & Rosemary-marinated Grilled Pork Tenderloin with\u00a0\u00a0 Tipsy Cherries on Wild Rice;<\/span> Brandied Buttered Glazed Carrots;<\/span> Grand Marnier Flourless Chocolate Cake with Orange Cream; <\/span> Cardamom White Chocolate Semifreddo with Bourbon Caramel Swirls.<\/span><\/p>\r\n

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Saturday, April 18, 6:30 to 9 p.m.<\/span><\/strong><\/span> Dishin’ with the Divas:<\/strong> It Don’t Mean a Thing if it Ain’t Got That Spring!<\/span><\/em><\/p>\r\n

The Divas are dishing up sublime spring recipes at<\/span> Central Market Cooking School, 4001 N. Lamar, in our favorite class setting. You eat, drink and make merry. We cook and sing. What’s not to like? Here’s the menu: \u2022 Asparagus Flan with Spring Greens & Citrus Dressing; \u2022 Gruyere-Dill Crackers; \u2022 Dianne’s Mediterranean Spanika Chicken Rolls with\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Sparkling Cava Lemon Jus; \u2022 Caramelized Green Beans with Tarragon; \u2022 Lemon-scented Rice with Pignoli & Dill; and \u2022 Lemon Sponge Roll with Raspberry Lemon Cream. Class is $60. <\/span>Info: 512.206.1000<\/span> https:\/\/centralmarket.turnstilesystems.com\/ProgramDetail.aspx\/BEATDIVASItDontMeanaThingifitAintGotthatSpringANL4182015 <\/a><\/span><\/strong><\/h3>\r\n

Thursday, March 19, 7:30 p.m.<\/span><\/strong><\/span> The Beat Divas in Concert!\u00a0 Free!<\/strong><\/em> Music & Theater Arts Building at McLennan Community College, Waco with Bill Howard, piano; Dick Gimble, bass; John Kutz, drums and Rob Page, sax. http:\/\/www.mclennan.edu\/<\/a> We’ve been rehearsing our favorite jazz tunes and are so looking forward to our concert. McLennan CC is where Beth teaches, so our band is comprised of Beth’s wonderful colleagues. 2014 Divas’ Dates<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\r\n

Celebrating Ten Years of Divalicious!<\/span> Saturday, June 21, 6:30 to 9 p.m. <\/strong>The Beat Divas celebrate ten years of our unique cooking classes at the Central Market Cooking School, 4001 N. Lamar in Austin, TX.\u00a0\u00a0 We cook! We sing! Class is $60 and includes dinner, two glasses of wine, and entertainment by those delectable Divas. Info\/Reservations: 512-206-1014 http:\/\/centralmarket.turnstilesystems.com\/ProgramDetail.aspx\/BEATDIVASCELEBRATING10YEARSOFDIVALICIOUSANL62<\/a><\/h3>\r\n

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Dishin’ with the Divas: Divalicious!<\/span><\/strong><\/h2>\r\n

Saturday, March 1, 6:30 to 9 p.m.<\/strong> Join the Beat Divas for our first class of 2014, now our 10th year<\/span> of classes at Central Market Cooking School!<\/strong><\/span> We sing, we entertain, we cook! You eat, drink and enjoy. Class is $60, which includes dinner, two glasses of wine, recipes to take home, recipe demo, our entertaining you. <\/span>Info\/Registration: 512-206-1014<\/span> Online registration: <\/span>http:\/\/centralmarket.turnstilesystems.com\/ProgramDetail.aspx\/503<\/a><\/span><\/h3>\r\n

Menu:<\/p>\r\n

Mushroom & Savory Bisque w\/ Caramelized Onions <\/span>Rosemary & Red Wine Marinated & Grilled Pork Tenderloin, with Red Wine Reduction Sauce<\/span> “Mile High Beans” (Green Beans Almondine w\/Roasted Tomatoes)<\/span> Scrumptious Potato Gratin Nanaimo Bars (A Canadian Choco-Nut-Butter-Graham Rhapsody) Lemon Glazed Cake with Lemon Curd<\/span><\/h3>\r\n

2013 Divas’ Dates<\/span><\/strong><\/h3>\r\n

Dishin’ with the Divas: Tripping into Fall!<\/span><\/strong><\/h3>\r\n

Join the Beat Divas for our fall cooking class at Central Market Cooking School, 4001 N. Lamar. Saturday, October 19, 6:30 to 9 p.m.<\/span><\/strong> We’re now in our 10th year of cooking classes at Central Market, and loving every minute. We share our original recipes with you and sing our jazz tunes & food songs. You get to eat dinner, drink wine, listen to music and stories of our travels and food experiences. Join us for a wonderful evening. $60.00 class fee Info\/Registration: 512-206-1014 http:\/\/www.cookingschoolsofamerica.com\/centralmarketaustinnorthlamar\/index.php?page=classes#2124 <\/a>Menu:<\/span> Autumn Leaves Salad w\/ Citrus-Maple-Cumin Dressing<\/span> Savory Butternut Squash Tart\u00a0 w\/ Bacon & Caramelized Onions<\/span> Dianne’s Silken Chicken Marsala, <\/span> \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 served on Herbed Buttered Noodles<\/span> Beth’s Pumpkin Mousse Tart<\/span> Flourless Chocolate Cake with Caramel Cream<\/span><\/p>\r\n

The Beat Divas present: Spring into Summer!<\/em><\/strong><\/span><\/span> Saturday,\u00a0 June 1st, 2013,\u00a0 6:30 to 9 p.m.<\/span> Central Market Cooking School, 4001 N. Lamar, Austin We’re up to our old tricks: great food, good tunes, wine and laughter. A recipe for a lovely evening. And we’re introducing a brand new song: “Uncle Chuy’s Key Lime Pie,” with the recipe of the same name. We’re excited! $55 class fee includes dinner, two glasses of wine, recipes and entertainment by the Beat Divas. Info\/Registration: (512) 206-1014 Online registration: http:\/\/www.cookingschoolsofamerica.com\/centralmarketaustinnorthlamar\/index.php?page=classes#1994<\/a> The menu: Heirloom Tomato, Bacon & Bleu Cheese Salad<\/span><\/em> Chicken Marengo with Herbed Rice<\/span><\/em> Dianne’s Herbed Grilled Asparagus<\/span><\/em> Uncle Chuy’s Key Lime Pie<\/span><\/em> Double Chocolate Tortilla Torte<\/span><\/em><\/p>\r\n

The Beat Divas present: TREASURES from the SEA<\/strong><\/span><\/em> Saturday, March 23, 2013\u00a0 6:30 to 9 p.m.<\/span> Central Market Cooking School, 4001 N. Lamar, Austin. $55 includes dinner, two glasses of wine, the Divas’ sassy songs and stories, and of course demo of our recipes. Info & Reservations: (512) 206-1014 http:\/\/www.cookingschoolsofamerica.com\/centralmarketaustinnorthlamar\/index.php?page=classes#1895<\/a> Our menu:<\/span> Crab and Corn Bisque<\/span> Salmon-Dill Mousse on Early Spring Greens<\/span> Red Snapper Florentine with Wild Rice and <\/span> \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Mushroom-Thyme Cream Sauce<\/span> Lemon Semifreddo with Mango Coulis<\/span> Dianne’s Pecan Butter Tarts<\/span><\/p>\r\n

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THE BEAT DIVAS present “JAZZED FOR DINNER”<\/em><\/span><\/strong> Saturday, November 17th, 2012, 6:30 to 9 p.m.<\/strong> <\/span>Central Market Cooking School in Austin, 4001 N. Lamar. $60 includes dinner, two glasses of wine, jazz tunes from the Divas.\u00a0We honor our jazz \u00a0roots and jazz heroes with a delicious supper we cooked up just for the occasion. Info\/Reservations: (512) 206-1014 Online Reservations: \u00a0https:\/\/www.cookingschoolsofamerica.com\/centralmarketaustinnorthlamar\/index.php?page=classes#1760 <\/strong><\/a>Our menu: <\/span>Sassy’s Savory Soup (Butternut Squash) <\/span>Duke Wellington w\/Roasted Rosemary Potatoes <\/span>Dizzy’s Artichoke & Spinach-Stuffed Portobellos <\/span>Toot’s Apple Tart <\/span>Billie’s Holiday Chocolate Pie<\/span><\/p>\r\n

THE BEAT DIVAS present:\u00a0FALL FAVES<\/em><\/span><\/strong><\/span> Saturday, October 27, 2012, \u00a06 to 8:30 p.m.<\/strong><\/span> Central Market Cooking School in\u00a0San Antonio<\/span>,\u00a04821 Broadway. We’re pulling out some of favorite recipes for a yummy celebration. $60 includes dinner, two glasses of wine and swinging tunes from The Beat Divas. Reservations: (210) 368-8617 Online Reservations: \u00a0http:\/\/www.cookingschoolsofamerica.com\/centralmarketsanantonio\/index.php?page=classes#1586\u00a0<\/a> Our menu:<\/span> Carrot-Ginger Soup with Orange Cream<\/span> Fall Greens with Candied Espresso Walnuts<\/span> Seville Salmon a la Dianne<\/span> Cous Cous Stuffed Peppers with Basil Cream<\/span> Raspberry Marscapone Delight*<\/span> Chocolate Mandelbrot (German-style Biscotti)<\/span> * inspired by Dianne’s trip to Prague and Vienna\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\r\n

\u00a0THE BEAT DIVAS<\/span><\/em>\u00a0 present \u00a0“ENDLESS SUMMER”<\/em><\/span> <\/strong>Saturday, \u00a0September 8th, \u00a06:30 to 9 p.m. <\/strong>Central Market Cooking School in Austin,\u00a04001 N. Lamar. $55 includes dinner & two glasses of wine — and Divas’ songs! Info\/Reservations: (512) 206-1014 Online Reservations: \u00a0http:\/\/ww2.cookingschoolsofamerica.com\/centralmarketaustinnorthlamar\/index.php?flag_menu_index=reservation_php#1681<\/a><\/strong><\/h4>\r\n

The calendar says fall, but here in Texas we know better… \u00a0it’s just more summer. Since we can’t beat it we’re going to join it with our Endless Summer<\/em><\/span> menu. Come join us for our wonderful food & music & wine & stories and a general good-time-by-all! Menu: Endless Summer Shrimp Salad w\/Avocado & Tomato<\/span> Couscous-Stuffed Peppers w\/ Basil Cream<\/span> Seville Salmon a la Dianne<\/span> Raspberry Marscapone Delight<\/span> Chocolate Mandelbrot (German-style Biscotti)\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\r\n

\u00a0COMING SUNDAY, JUNE 24th:<\/strong> <\/strong>The Beat Divas are so excited about presenting\u00a0“Tomato Envy”<\/span>\u00a0at the\u00a0Texas Restaurant Association’s 75th annual \u00a0Southwest Foodservice Expo in Dallas, TX at the Dallas Convention Center. Our hour-long demo is at 2 to 3 p.m. We’ll present three tomato-related recipes and sing four or five songs to accompany our dishes. Here’s the web site:\u00a0\u00a0http:\/\/www.swfoodexpo.com\/attendees\/culinary-showcase<\/a> Here’s our video to promote the event: http:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=4jX02grf4g4&feature=player_embedded#!<\/a> <\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\r\n

THE BEAT DIVAS present\u00a0\u201cPRELUDE TO SPRING\u201d<\/em><\/span> Saturday, April 28, \u00a06 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. <\/strong>(Note earlier start time)<\/span> Central Market Cooking School in\u00a0San Antonio<\/span>! 4821 Broadway, San Antonio, TX \u00a078209 Reservations\/Info: 210.368.8617 Online reservations:\u00a0http:\/\/www.cookingschoolsofamerica.com\/centralmarketsanantonio\/index.php?flag_menu_index=reservation_php#1376<\/a> Class is $55 and includes dinner, two glasses of wine, entertainment by The Beat Divas (our original food songs and more) and all the recipes we create and demo for you. We\u00a0always<\/strong><\/em>\u00a0have a good time! \u00a0Class size is limited, so don\u2019t tarry on reservations. Our menu:<\/span> \u2022 Shrimp & Avocado Cream-filled Petite New Potatoes<\/span> \u2022 Early Spring Greens with Candied Espresso Walnuts<\/span> \u2022 Poitrine de Poulet \u201cPrintemps\u201d (Chicken Breast Rolls with Asparagus & Hollandaise<\/span> \u2022 Lemon-Scented Couscous with Pignoli<\/span> \u2022 Dreamy Chocolate-blanketed Pecan Pie<\/span> \u2022 Luscious Lemon Cheesecake with Thyme & Citrus Sauce<\/span><\/h4>\r\n

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FRIDAY<\/span>, \u00a0MAY 4th, \u00a06:30 to 9 p.m.<\/strong> The Beat Divas present:\u00a0<\/strong>DELECTABLE DIVAS’ DINNER!<\/strong><\/em><\/span> Central Market Cooking School in\u00a0Austin<\/span>, 4001 N. Lamar Blvd. Info\/Reservations: 512.206.1014 Online Reservations: soon to be available Class is $55 and includes two glasses of wine, dinner, and entertainment by The Beat Divas while your courses are being served. Very classy, aways fun. Our menu: <\/strong>\u2022 Spring Greens with Maple-Lemon Dressing & Parmesan Croutons\u00a0<\/span> \u2022 Roasted Rosemary Chicken with Balsamic Reduction<\/span> \u2022 Checkered Rice Pilaf with Orange-Glazed Haricots Verts\u00a0<\/span> \u2022 Mad About Madeleines<\/span> \u2022 Lemon Cake Pudding\u00a0<\/span> 2011<\/strong><\/span> Dishin\u2019 with the Divas! \u2013\u00a0Texas Goes Tuscan<\/em><\/strong> When: Saturday, September 17, 6:30 to 9:00 p.m.<\/strong> Where: Central Market Cooking School<\/strong> 4001 N. Lamar, upstairs<\/strong> The Beat Divas host another wonderful\u00a0cooking class<\/strong>\u00a0at Central Market Cooking School, 4001 N. Lamar. A $50 ticket includes dinner, wine and witty and wonderful original food songs from The Beat Divas to accompany your meal.\u00a0<\/em><\/strong> Online reservations available NOW!<\/strong><\/em> http:\/\/www.cookingschoolsofamerica.com\/centralmarketaustinnorthlamar\/index.phpflag_menu_index=reservation_php#1237<\/a> Info\/Reservations: 206-1014 Join the mailing list so you\u2019ll know about our events!<\/em> Classes fill up quickly once they are posted!<\/em> The Menu<\/strong> Crostini di Funghi Porcini & Crostini di Peperoni (Porcini Mushroom Pat\u00e9; Roast Peppers & Goat Cheese; on crostini) Tuscan Smoked Salmon Corn Cakes Diana\u2019s Pollo Alla Diavolo \u2013 Roasted Herb & Lemon Scented Chicken Spinach Ricotta Lasagna with Tomato Mushroom Sauce Torte di Mele Con Salsa della Carmella (Apple Cake with Caramel-Bourbon Sauce)<\/p>\r\n

SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 13th, 5 to 7:30 p.m.\u00a0(Note new day\/time!)<\/em><\/strong> The Beat Divas return to Central Market in Austin for our last cooking class for this year.\u00a0 We\u2019re trying something new, and moving this class to a Sunday. That fits right in with our\u00a0\u201cFALL FAMILY FAVES\u201d<\/strong>\u00a0menu, all warm and cozy for a perfect Sunday evening. Ahhh, cooler weather. (One can hope.) The menu:<\/strong> \u2022 Rosemary-Scented Wild Rice & Mushroom Soup \u2022 Roast Pork Loin Stuffed with Mulled Dried Apricots and Plums, with an apple reduction sauce, served over herbed-buttered bow ties. \u2022 The Four Seasonings Roasted Veggies, Tre Colore (tri-colored) \u2022 Decadent Chocolate Torte with Gingersnap Cookie Crust Class is $50 and includes dinner, two glasses of wine, and the ebullient Beat Divas singing, cooking and carrying on. Central Market Cooking School, 4001 N. Lamar, Austin, TX Reservations: (512) 206-1014 <\/strong>http:\/\/www.cookingschoolsofamerica.com\/centralmarketaustinnorthlamar\/index.php? flag_menu_index=reservation_php#1303\u00a0<\/a><\/p>\r\n\r\n

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2026 Divas’ Dates Wednesday, May 6, 2026 at 8 p.m.The Beat Divas return to Monk’s Jazz Club!Note the new location: 310 E. St. Elmo Road in Austin.We love this quintessential jazz club!\u00a0 Great listening room, and, BYOB.Livestream available if you can’t come in person.Andy Langham, piano; Aiden Berg, bass; Stephen \u2026 Continue reading → <\/span><\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"parent":0,"menu_order":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":{"footnotes":""},"class_list":["post-89","page","type-page","status-publish","hentry"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/thebeatdivas.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/pages\/89","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/thebeatdivas.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/pages"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/thebeatdivas.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/types\/page"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/thebeatdivas.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/thebeatdivas.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcomments&post=89"}],"version-history":[{"count":113,"href":"https:\/\/thebeatdivas.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/pages\/89\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":1055,"href":"https:\/\/thebeatdivas.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/pages\/89\/revisions\/1055"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/thebeatdivas.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fmedia&parent=89"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}