Aromas from delicious Mexican cuisine will fill the air during Taste of Mexico

Guest article by Emily Burns

Every year since 1862, we celebrate Mexico’s unlikely victory over the French at the Battle of Puebla in our own Texan way with outrageous festivals, copious amounts of alcohol and the best in Latin music. With over 34% of Austinites identifying as having Hispanic or Latino descent, there is plenty of culture to celebrate here!

There’s something for everyone to enjoy this year, with the following four Cinco de Mayo events to choose from. [Read more…]

EMQ, Elizabeth McQueen’s latest ensemble

One of the things I love most about Elizabeth McQueen is that she’s constantly reinventing herself as a musician and artist. She has the talent to slide into one niche and stay there, but her adventurous attitude seems to always have her exploring boundaries and experimenting with a little of this and a little of that. Whether it’s DJing on local radio or teaming up with genre-melding groups from St. Louis, she puts a priority on keeping things fresh and I appreciate it.

Fortunately for us, McQueen’s latest venture, Infinity + Infinity, is right around the corner with shows debuting at Austin’s Museum of Human Achievement on April 30th and May 1st. Infinity + Infinity is an interactive, multimedia performance with cutting edge animation and life sized, audience controlled visual environments working in tandem with McQueen’s original music. Here’s a sneak peek of the interactive, pseudoholographic experience you can expect at the show: [Read more…]

Mueller Lake with Browning Hangar in the background (Credit: Garreth Wilcock via Flickr CC)

Austin loves to show off during springtime. It’s our ideal season: SXSW has just come and gone, bluebonnets are blooming and festival season kicks into high gear. The many districts and neighborhoods of Austin vie for our attention with unique events and outdoor activities.

One up and coming neighborhood in Austin’s northeast side is stepping up their game in 2015 with exclusive events you’d expect to see much closer to city center. The Mueller neighborhood is playing host to springtime concerts and an Earth Day festival that’s rapidly becoming one of the premier early spring events in town. As is customary for Mueller events, everything is outdoors and family friendly. [Read more…]

Lady Bird Lake boardwalk just below South Shore District, the site of Food and Fun
(Credit: Manuel Garza via Flickr CC)

Guest article by Lindsey Moringy

These days, the term “Austinite” is almost synonymous with “foodie.” For myself and many of my friends, having fun often means eating food. That being the case, my plans are now solidified for the evening of April 15, 2015. Maybe yours will be too!

From 6-9 PM on Wednesday, April 15, 2015, the South Shore District will host their annual Food and Fun event, complete with tasty food trucks, local tunes and great company. The best part? It’s free and open to the public. [Read more…]