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Get AMPed at United We Jam Music Fest This Weekend

Posted on August 21, 2013 by David Thomas

United We Jam at Mohawk Austin

Is Austin the Live Music Capital of the World? Yes, but one thing people don’t often consider is how the city earned this moniker: by creating a friendly atmosphere towards musicians and venues. Why AMP Is Important As Bob Dylan once famously wrote, “The times, they are a changing.” Austin isn’t the same city that […]

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FINO Restaurant Patio and Bar: Modern Mediterranean Food

Posted on August 12, 2013 by Meagan Vitek

Fino Austin Shaded Patio

Editor’s Note: FINO closed at the end of March 2015 after 10 years in business. Hidden in a second story nook, atop several Austin shops between West Campus and Lamar, lies FINO Restaurant Patio and Bar, a modern Mediterranean restaurant and sister to well-known Austin eatery, Asti Trattoria. After cruising past the colorful FINO sign too many […]

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Don Bluth and Gary Goldman: Animation Giants Among Us This Weekend

Posted on August 8, 2013 by Lizzy Newsome

Alamo Drafthouse Lakeline

This guest blog post is by Lizzy Newsome. There are few childhood memories as unspoiled as cartoons. For many, animated films were the first introduction to the cinema, and watching those movies instantly transports you back in time. I can almost smell the Sour Patch Kids! When considering important names in animation, the list is […]

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Eleven Plates & Wine: Extraordinary Food Amid Elegant Style

Posted on July 9, 2013 by Meagan Vitek

Eleven Plates & Wine in Austin

This guest blog post is by Meagan Vitek. Editor’s Note: Eleven Plates closed in 2016. Eleven small plates, eleven dinner plates and eleven wines line the menu at Eleven Plates & Wine in Austin. My curiosity about the concept and food resulted in a delicious dining experience last weekend. Nestled among a cluster of shops along […]

Filed Under: Archives Tagged With: wine

Hot Lava Obstacle Course: New Place in Austin to Hang Around

Posted on June 13, 2013 by David Thomas

A spring board being tested at Hot Lava Obstacle Course

Editor’s Note: Hot Lava Obstacle Course has permanently closed. When I was five years old, we lived in a small house with a detached garage. This garage had a tree growing next to it. It was my goal to climb this tree and get on the garage roof. What really ended up happening was that I […]

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Benji’s Cantina Opens With Rooftop Dining on West Sixth Street

Posted on June 11, 2013 by Cris Mueller

Editor’s Note: Benji’s closed in August 2016. I often have the opportunity to write about beautiful venues and new local concepts. With my latest discovery, the food truly won me over. The proof: I waddled away after my amazing meal. So sit back and join me in my journey through the collaborative kitchen that is Benji’s […]

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Carry the Load – Austin: Bringing Meaning Back to Memorial Day

Posted on May 1, 2013 by Guest Blogger

Carry the Load

This guest post is by Vol Montgomery. Ask your neighbors what Memorial Day means to them. Is it a three-day weekend? A barbecue? A mattress sale? What do you think Memorial Day should mean? Carry the Load – Austin will help bring back the true meaning of Memorial Day. This one-day, non-profit event honors veterans […]

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Downtown Scavenger Hunt Fundraiser for Multiple Sclerosis Society

Posted on March 6, 2013 by Guest Blogger

Fundraiser for Multiple Sclerosis Austin

This guest blog post is by Sarah Kiefer. Don’t be surprised if you spot several colorful teams running through downtown Austin, completing wacky tasks and having a lot of laughs. On March 23, 2013, Hunt For The Cure is holding a fundraiser for Multiple Sclerosis. This high-energy scavenger hunt will benefit the Multiple Sclerosis Society, […]

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13th Annual Austin Disc Golf Ice Bowl This Saturday at Zilker Park

Posted on January 31, 2013 by Eric Highland

Austin Ice Bowl Disc Golf Throw

Disc golf is one of those sports that almost everyone can play, that builds community, and is cost-effective to boot. If you’ve never played a round of disc golf, don’t think it’s as difficult as golf. Sometimes comparing it to golf throws people off, pun intended, because people think you need years of practice to […]

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Search for the Best Burger Joint in Austin: Opal Divine’s Austin Grill

Posted on January 24, 2013 by Eric Highland

Opal Divine's Austin Grill Freehouse

EDITOR’S NOTE: Opal Divine’s is closing its final location on April 21, 2019. Opal Divine’s Austin Grill will remain open at the Best Western Plus Hotel on the corner of I-35 and Oltorf. If you’ve been looking for the best burgers in Austin, you’ve come to the right place. This post is part of a series on the Austinot. […]

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