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10 Austin Restaurants Open Christmas Day

Posted on December 16, 2019 by Samantha Saenz

Austin Restaurants Open Christmas Day

The only thing harder than finding someone who was born and raised in Austin is finding a good restaurant that’s open past midnight on the weekends, or at all on major holidays. Over Christmas, Austin can feel like a ghost town. If you find yourself in search of sustenance on Dec. 25, then here’s a […]

Filed Under: Archives Tagged With: christmas

Trail of Lights Returns for 55th Year of Christmas Magic

Posted on December 10, 2019 by Krista Hager

Austin Trail of Lights 2019

A crackling bonfire and the sweet smells of candied apples, popping kettle corn, and comforting hot cocoa tease your senses at one of the greatest Austin holiday traditions of all time. Oh, yes. Trail of Lights is back.

Filed Under: Archives Tagged With: christmas, for kids, trail of lights, zilker park

Austin Musicians Granted $250,000 at 2019 Black Fret Ball

Posted on December 9, 2019 by Bill Tucker

Black Fret Ball 2019 Dr. Joe

Music is the lifeblood of Austin. Anyone who tells you different hasn’t spent a Saturday night on Red River or discovered a random artist during SXSW. On any given night, there are 100 shows to choose from in the greater Austin area. Music is a piece of who we are. But the vein is starting […]

Filed Under: Entertainment, Et Cetera, Events, Music, Non-Profits Tagged With: black fret

5 Volunteer Opportunities During Thanksgiving Season in Austin

Posted on November 14, 2019 by Krista Hager

Thanksgiving Volunteer Opportunities in Austin

Aromas of pumpkin spice and cinnamon fill our homes. Crackling fireplaces hold actual purpose in Austin this holiday season, with temperatures steadily dropping to legitimate fall weather. Thanksgiving peeks around the corner and invites us to let go of the chaos and give back to our local community. Austin is home to thousands of nonprofits, […]

Filed Under: Archives Tagged With: thanksgiving

Swan Songs Unites Austin Musicians With Those Facing Terminal Illness

Posted on September 17, 2019 by Brittany Ballard

Swan Songs Concert for Those With Terminal Illness

Music is such a central part of Austin. Swan Songs is a local organization that embodies this piece of Austin, and turns it into something even greater by providing private concerts for those facing terminal illness and the end of life. But Swan Songs offers more than a concert, as patients experience a meaningful and […]

Filed Under: Et Cetera, Non-Profits

Candlelight Ranch’s Mission to Heal Hearts Through Nature Continues to Bloom

Posted on September 11, 2019 by Krista Hager

Childrens Camp at Candlelight Ranch

There is a place right outside of Austin on the north shore of Lake Travis where spirits fly, minds strengthen, and hope blooms. Candlelight Ranch is a nonprofit gifting children of all abilities adventure and healing through nature. 

Filed Under: Et Cetera, Non-Profits

Navigate Austin Restaurant Weeks Like a Pro and Support the Food Bank

Posted on August 13, 2019 by Camellia Falcon

Austin Restaurants Week 2019

Growing up, service above self was emphasized in my household. One of the many ways my parents would give back was through blood donations. On days when she donated, my mother would come home and jokingly declare she could not possibly hold a cooking utensil with her sore arm. On those days, we would eat […]

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Nonprofit We Are Blood Saves Lives and You Can Help Now

Posted on July 31, 2019 by Katrina Cervantes

Where to Donate Blood in Austin

Sometimes a health issue calls for a blood transfusion, platelets, or both. And with Austin’s growing population comes an increasing need for both these life-giving substances. We Are Blood is the exclusive blood provider for Central Texas, with the help of two additional centers in Round Rock and south Austin. They provide blood to more […]

Filed Under: Et Cetera, Non-Profits

The Adderley School for the Performing Arts Guides Youth to Find Their Voice

Posted on June 25, 2019 by Krista Hager

Adderley School for the Performing Arts Austin

Founded in 1993, The Adderley School for the Performing Arts operates in both Texas and California. Janet Adderley, founder and veteran of Broadway and television, calls Austin her home. Since the school’s inception, thousands of children across all age groups have found a passion for musical theater. On stage, they gain confidence in their voice […]

Filed Under: Entertainment, Et Cetera, Non-Profits, Theatre Tagged With: family friendly

Support AIDS Services of Austin During #DineOutATX on May 23

Posted on May 7, 2019 by Joleen Jernigan

Dine Out End HIV at Via 313

“Dine Out End HIV” is the motto of Dining Out For Life, benefitting AIDS Services of Austin. That translates to unlimited, guilt-free eating at your favorite Austin restaurants during Dining Out For Life on Thursday, May 23, 2019. Here’s how it works: Simply dine out at any of the 60+ local restaurants that day. Each […]

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