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Don’t Miss the 51st Year of Austin’s Trail of Lights!

December 10, 2015 by Mathis Kennington Leave a Comment

Trail of Lights 2015 from the air (Credit: Jared Tennant)

My holiday season doesn’t get started until Trail of Lights begins. This year, Austin’s beloved event is back for its 51st year of sparkling holiday goodness.

It may be like this every year, but there seems to be an renewed energy surrounding this celebrated Austin tradition. The Trail of Lights Foundation has worked extremely hard to make the experience better than ever, while keeping the cost to Austinites down.

Trail of Lights is free for its first week, Dec. 8-15. After that, its only a $3 for ages 12+. This is a small price compared to how much it costs to keep over two million lights bright on a trail where Austinites and visitors will walk a combined million miles this season! [Read more…]

Sushi and Sports at North Austin’s Pacific Rim

November 16, 2015 by Natalie Parra-Novosad Leave a Comment

Pacific Rim’s Escolar Yakitori (Credit: Victor Parra)

Editor’s Note: Pacific Rim has closed.

If you live or work near North Central Austin and are looking for a place to hang out and watch the game on Sunday, or just hang out and have drinks after work, Pacific Rim is the place to be. In fact, it’s one of the best places I’ve found in town for a large group outing.

Pacific Rim also have the largest variety of food I’ve seen on a menu in a while, so everyone will find something to like. The portions are substantial, so go hungry. [Read more…]

Waller Creek Conservancy Lights Up Downtown Austin

November 13, 2015 by Leah Nyfeler 1 Comment

Light installation created by Clark Richardson Architects for Creek Show 2015

“The Natural Unnatural” created by Clark Richardson Architects, located near 8th Street. (Credit: Waller Creek Conservancy)

Back for its second year, the Waller Creek Conservancy’s Creek Show 2015 celebrates downtown’s bright future. Despite last year’s cold weather, more than 5,000 people turned out to stroll along Waller Creek amid creative, site-specific light installations.

The event has been expanded this year. From Nov. 12-21, 2015, Austinites can explore the beauty waiting beneath Austin’s city streets. [Read more…]

Austin’s Artists Open Doors for Annual East Austin Studio Tour

October 28, 2015 by Leah Nyfeler 2 Comments

Crowd at Canopy art center during 2014 EAST

Canopy, an eastside art center, houses several studios, including Keith Kreeger’s. (Credit: Big Medium)

Sprouting signs for East Austin Studio Tour (EAST) are a sure sign that fall is here. The 14th annual EAST neighborhood event has artists of all mediums throughout east Austin sprucing up studios and putting finishing touches on art pieces for another wonderful community celebration of creativity. [Read more…]

Inside Look into Austin’s Blue Cat Cafe

October 27, 2015 by Kelli McDonald Leave a Comment

Frank, a 6-month-old tabby, lounges in a re-purposed drum at Blue Cat Cafe

Editor’s Note: Blue Cat Cafe closed on Feb. 5, 2019.

When I heard about the first cat cafe opening in Austin, I thought of all the blog posts I’d read about businesses in Japan where people could sit and relax with resident cafe cats. The accompanying pictures depicted cozy utopias for cat lovers, and I couldn’t wait to join in. With my next thought, worry crept into my mind. Cats are notoriously particular and many don’t want anything to do with other cats. Would our Austin business be run by people who would keep that idea, along with the importance of cleanliness, in mind? And what about litter boxes?! [Read more…]

8 Days, 8 Films at Austin Film Festival 2015

October 26, 2015 by Bill Tucker Leave a Comment

From heart-wrenching dramas to quirky comedy, there’s something for everybody at Austin Film Festival 2015. Known in movie circles as the “Writers Festival,” this year’s festival will feature more than 100 films over the course of eight days.

To help you navigate the jam-packed schedule, keep reading for one film pick each day during your week of cinematic magic. I’m even giving back-up options–just in case. [Read more…]

Your Guide to Austin Beer Week 2015

October 19, 2015 by Bill Tucker Leave a Comment

Credit: Matthew Peoples via Flickr CC

Navigating beer festivals can be daunting. With dozens of brewers slinging styles from every corner of the beer world, it’s easy to get lost. Austin Beer Week, a nine-day celebration of all things local and boozy, is no exception.

Fortunately, you don’t have to be an expert to have fun during this event. Whether you’re new to Austin’s beer scene or a certified cicerone, there’s plenty to do and see during local beer’s biggest week. [Read more…]

Banger’s Kicks Off Oktoberfest With Beer, Food, Music and Fun

October 15, 2015 by Mathis Kennington Leave a Comment

If you’ve never been to Germany or experienced the passionate way Germans celebrate their beer, Banger’s invites you to discover this year’s holy matrimony of sausage and suds as they pack weeks’ worth of sounds, sights and sumptuous flavors into four glorious days.

Thursday, Oct. 15, to Sunday, Oct. 18, Banger’s will host what may be the most epic Oktoberfest celebration you can find in Austin. [Read more…]

Texas Book Festival 2015, Free for All Book Lovers at Capitol

October 14, 2015 by Kelli McDonald 1 Comment

Book signings typically follow author discussions. More details here. (Credit: Texas Book Festival)

On Oct. 17 and 18, Texas Book Festival celebrates its 20th anniversary of offering a large, free event to celebrate authors and readers. Guests can visit the rooms of the Capitol Building, Paramount Theatre, and tents on South Congress and the Capitol grounds to hear authors discuss their books.

With a book tent to purchase new reads, book signings, panels, live music, food vendors, a children’s tent and even a cooking tent, there’s something appealing for [Read more…]

Texas Conference for Women Takes the Town This Week

October 13, 2015 by Leah Nyfeler 3 Comments

Thousands of women will be in Austin on Thursday, Oct. 15, for the 2015 Texas Conference for Women. For more than 16 years, this one-day gathering has provided a platform for women from all walks of life to network, find inspiration and hone professional skills.

Hundreds of speakers are scheduled, including nationally-known figures such as actress Patricia Arquette, television anchor Robin Roberts, community advocate Connie Chang and businessman Bert Jacobs. There’s an incredible array of local talent (see the list at the end of this article). The day is full of roundtable discussions, breakout sessions, book signings, exhibitions and even musical performances.

With so much going on, the day might seem overwhelming. The most challenging aspect may be deciding where to spend your time. Here’s just one of the successful local women lending her voice and experience to creating a memorable day at the 2015 Texas Conference for Women. [Read more…]

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