Last year, I went on the first Weird Homes Tour, a self-guided excursion through exceptional and unconventional homes all over Austin. After snooping (courteously) through the houses, I wanted to know more about the people who lived in those spaces day-to-day. First, I interviewed Stefanie Distefano of Flamingo Ranch, where I learned how she transformed […]
6 Things to Eat and Do in Austin on Mother’s Day
The day is quickly approaching when we show our love for our moms and want to make them feel extra special. There’s a bounty of Mother’s Day activities and events going on in Austin, so no need to fret if you’ve waited until the last minute to make plans. Below are a few of my local favorites […]
4 Ways to Celebrate Cinco de Mayo in Austin
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 […]
Elizabeth McQueen Debuts Interactive Musical Experience
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 […]
Taste of Mexico: Authentic Cinco De Mayo Event in Austin
May 5, 1862. Mexican forces overtake a significantly better equipped French army at the Battle of Puebla in an unlikely victory. It was a symbolic victory more than anything else, but when Mexican miners working in California heard the news they were so overjoyed they spontaneously fired off rifles and fireworks. And so began Cinco […]
Moontower Comedy Festival Is Back with Over 100 Comedians
It’s Christmas in April for me because Moontower Comedy Festival is back. I’m wringing my hands in anticipation. Here’s what you can expect from the festival this year, running April 22-25, 2015. Moontower Returns to Downtown Austin Now it it’s fourth year, Moontower Comedy Fest is taking over 11 venues, most of them in the downtown area. […]
Don’t Miss These Spring Events at Mueller Lake Park
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 […]
Republic of Sandwich Does Food Experiments That Work
Editor’s Note: As of late March 2017, Republic of Sandwich is Capitol Sandwich, a trailer at 2308 Hancock Dr. Serious about sandwiches? Like, Kevin James in King of Queens serious? Look no further than one of your newest neighborhood sandwich shops, Republic of Sandwich. Owners Pete O’Donnell and Thomas Gardner have brought some unbelievable recipes to the city, […]
Independence Fine Foods Is Far South Austin’s Latest American Diner
Editor’s Note: Independence Fine Foods shut its doors in January 2019. A unique blend of old world Austin and new world organic welcomes patrons of Independence Fine Foods. The recently burgeoning entertainment district in far south Austin has urban sprawlers from all over the city trekking south of the river to discover the next great bar […]
South Shore District to Host Food and Fun Event
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, […]
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