This guest blog post is by Adam Sweeney. “Changing the world one shirt at a time” is more than just a slogan for Stereotype Apparel, the charitable clothing line based in Austin, Texas. For the team behind it, it’s a movement and way of life. Inspired by recent tragic events that have polarized the country, […]
$50 Date Night in Austin: Blanton Art Museum and Dog and Duck Pub
Editor’s Note: Dog and Duck Pub is closed as of November 2017. I don’t know how to describe marriage. Sure, there are descriptors you can use to paint the picture of a relationship: happy, sad, angry, contentious; whatever. But the abundance of healthy relationships, I think — ones that work anyway — are centered in a […]
Moving Difference Sparks 6,000 Volunteer Hours Around the Globe
“It doesn’t matter who you are, what you are, what you want out of life. It’s not about politics. It’s not about religion. It’s about humanity.” Jeny Crouch didn’t claim Summer 2012 as her time to kick back and relax. Instead, she decided to lead a charge that began in Austin, but has spread literally […]
Visionary GM Takes Control of The Belmont in Austin
Humility and honor are worth more than wisdom. These words are boldly tattooed on the chest of Raul Garcia, the new General Manager of The Belmont. Raul is a visionary with years of high-end experience in the restaurant/nightclub/bar industry. Originally from South America, Raul has worked and managed some of the top spots in Miami Beach and […]
Exceptional Austin Brewery Tours from the Austin Brew Bus
Editor’s Note: Austin Brew Bus is no longer in business. How much do you know about the breweries across Austin? Whether it’s a lot or a little, the Austin Brew Bus is the perfect tour for anybody interested in craft beer. It’s a simple – yet genius – idea. Gather a bunch of beer lovers, sit them in […]
Young Professionals Party for the Ronald McDonald House in Austin
Every non-profit needs a support network. In a recent article, I unearthed the fact that Austin’s Ronald McDonald House Charities relies largely on local donations to keep its doors open and continue to serve ill children and their families. Since then, I became friends with Friends of the House. Friends of the House is a […]
Save on Food and Drink During Austin’s Bike to Eat Week
How would you like to save 10% off a meal, just for riding your bike to a local Austin restaurant? I’m happy to report that Austin’s first annual Bike-to-Eat Week lets you do just that! Through this Thursday, ride your bike to any of 25 participating locations to receive a discount on food and alcohol. […]
North Austin Trailer Yard Opens at W. Anderson & Lamar
EDITOR’S NOTE: NATY officially closed, with the last truck leaving July 8, 2013. We were sad to see it go and feel that North Austin really needs a permanent home for the food truck community. Last Saturday, the North Austin Trailer Yard (NATY) opened up at W. Anderson and Lamar Blvd. – in the Planet […]
Concert at the Capitol – Your Mother’s Day Event In Austin
Moms are great. Stop for a second and think about how much yours has sacrificed to raise you. Now remember: this Sunday is Mother’s Day. Are you looking for worthwhile Mother’s Day events in Austin? More specifically, are you doing it on the cheap? Good news — The Austin Symphonic Band is playing a free […]
Ronald McDonald House is a Quiet Hero for Families in Need
If you have ever had a loved one sick with a serious illness, you know how life is turned upside down. Your ability to work is impeded by worry, and day-to-day necessities like eating and sleeping take the back burner to the nurturing of the one you care about. Having a sick child may be the […]
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