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St. Crispin Cup takes place November 3rd in Austin
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There’s nothing like violence in the name of sport. Tomorrow, November 3rd, just a few minutes east of downtown Austin, you’ll get your chance to revel in the ancient sport of rugby.
You may be a rugby aficionado, but you’re probably not. Either way, this event is called the St. Crispin Cup for a reason. Six free kegs of [Read more…]
Kids enjoy music at Touch-a-Truck
This guest blog post is by Kristin Shaw.
Last year, pre-preschool Gorgeous Millie brought the first Touch-a-Truck to the Austin area to benefit the Austin Children’s Shelter, with the intent to make it an annual event. They had no idea what to expect in terms of a crowd, and hoped for 200-300 people to start. Imagine their surprise when visitors started pouring in steadily, and an estimated 1,000+ visitors were tallied at the end of the day. This year, the event will take place on Saturday, November 3rd at Valley View Elementary School.
Community-minded co-founders JC Conklin and Laura Jacks wanted to host an event that would benefit a children’s organization and provide a fun day for children in the Austin’s area, and Touch-a-Truck was born. This year, they’ve moved the event from Bridgepoint Elementary School to Valley View Elementary School. [Read more…]
Most of our readers live in Austin. Those who don’t wish they did. Wine Enthusiast Magazine is running a contest that should appeal to you no matter where you live, and it’s super easy to enter. [Read more…]
I had my first pedicure at my bridal shower and my first manicure a few weeks ago. Odd, maybe. Pampering simply wasn’t a part of my culture growing up.
Nonetheless, when I was offered the chance to have an Austin facial as my first facial ever, there were no complaints from me. Megan Deterling of Vital Skin Care has been a much appreciated sponsor of The Austinot in the past, and she kindly invited me out for a facial demonstration.
Vital Skin Care is located in Grapevine Salons’ northern location, just off of W. Anderson at Mopac. Grapevine Salons is an elegant space with multiple suites that are rented out. The vast majority of suites at this location are occupied by hair stylists. There are also a small handful of manicurists (or is it nail technicians? I never know what to call them). Vital Skin Care is in the minority, with only one other suite offering facials on site. [Read more…]
A country preacher stands at a raised podium just outside the entrance of Jack’s Frightmare Forest at SeaWorld San Antonio. He delivers a brief message in a somber tone about the importance of facing your fears. He then ushers you into one of the most spooky haunted walks around.
At the Austinot, we often venture within a day’s drive of Austin if we think something’s really special and worth doing.
This is definitely one of those things. [Read more…]
This week, National Wildlife Refuge Week celebrates the beauty and value of National Wildlife Refuges (NWR’s) all over the United States. Less than an hour northwest of Austin, Balcones Canyonlands NWR bathes the Hill Country landscape in untouched beauty. At least a third of Texas’ threatened and endangered species live in or migrate through this Refuge!
To end National Wildlife Refuge Week, Balcones Canyonlands is hosting an outdoor celebration this Saturday that is free and open to the public. [Read more…]
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Oktoberfest has been celebrated in Germany since 1810. Munich has been doing it up right for many years with a 16-day festival full of traditional food, entertainment and – of course – beer.
Today, Oktoberfest is celebrated all over the world, including the German community of beautiful Fredericksburg, TX.
Oktoberfest Fredericksburg begins tonight and runs through Sunday evening. Here’s what you’ll find during this full and active weekend in Texas Hill Country: [Read more…]
The 15th annual Burnet BBQ Cook-off is taking place this Saturday at Reveille Peak Ranch
This Saturday is the don’t-miss BBQ event of the year – the Burnet BBQ Cook-off and Music Festival!
Held at the incomparable 1,300 acre Reveille Peak Ranch on September 29th, the Burnet BBQ Cook-off is sure to get your taste buds twangin’. [Read more…]
The Oasis on Lake Travis
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In 1982, Beau Theriot opened a small burger shop overlooking Lake Travis. Thirty years later, we know The Oasis as a pleasant getaway with a gorgeous view, offering much more than burgers!
This Saturday night, September 22nd, The Oasis will be celebrating its 30th birthday with a party worthy of the 80’s. Entry is free and doors open at 6 PM. Here’s what you can expect: [Read more…]
CinnaMan Cheesecakes in Austin
How does one of the founding members of USA Today’s LA Bureau become the creator of the best cheesecake in Austin? By partnering with a Belgian powerhouse and following a dream.