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One of Austin’s Weirdest Homes: Sharon’s Folk Art House

Posted on September 22, 2015 by Kelli McDonald

When I visited Sharon’s Brentwood home during Weird Homes Tour 2015, I was in awe. Her 1,500-square-foot home peeked out from behind a tall front yard garden. The tour cryptically dubbed the location, “Sharon’s House,” so I wasn’t sure what to expect at first.

Filed Under: Arts, Culture Tagged With: weirdest homes

Arts, Athleticism Shine with Blue Lapis Light Performances

Posted on September 15, 2015 by Leah Nyfeler

Blue Lapis Light Edge of Grace

For some, hitting the dance floor can be challenging. Imagine executing those same moves while hanging in air. Now, take that scenario to the side of a downtown building, underneath the I-35 bridge, or suspended from 25-foot high scaffolding. Welcome to the world of Austin’s Blue Lapis Light. Blue Lapis Light is a site-specific dance […]

Filed Under: Arts, Culture, Entertainment, Et Cetera, Events, Non-Profits Tagged With: dance

Modern Rocks Gallery: Your Backstage Pass to Rock Stars

Posted on September 9, 2015 by Judy Rae Merhar

Kurt Cobain Modern Rocks Gallery

I knew this wasn’t your average ho-hum art gallery when I noticed it was nestled between Sa-Tén and Blue Genie. If you’re a lover of music, nirvana is waiting. Gallery That Rocks A collection of rock stars silently await your arrival: The Clash, the Ramones, the Talking Heads, The Cure, Bob Marley, Elvis Costello, the […]

Filed Under: Arts, Culture Tagged With: eastside, gallery

Experience Bollywood Right Here in Austin

Posted on August 18, 2015 by Kelli McDonald

Bollywood Day Dance in Austin

Austin Bollywood Day 2015 was a success! While the weather was exceptionally hot, hundreds of visitors were in good spirits while checking out the festivities at the Long Center. If you missed this recent August event, don’t worry. There are several happenings throughout the year to celebrate the vibrancy and excitement of Bollywood in Austin, and you […]

Filed Under: Arts, Culture, Entertainment, Events Tagged With: dance

6 Unbelievable Public Art Pieces at The University of Texas

Posted on June 23, 2015 by Kelli McDonald

Nancy Rubins, Monochrome for Austin at The University of Texas

The University of Texas campus contains a large community. For those who don’t have a direct connection to this part of town, it can be daunting to navigate or even considered an area to avoid. For art lovers, this is a huge mistake. UT features a wonderful art museum along with recognizable sculptures and incredible contemporary public art […]

Filed Under: Arts, Culture Tagged With: ut

Top 10 Austin Etsy Artisans

Posted on June 1, 2015 by Jessica Pino

Top Austin Etsy Artisans

There is one thing Austinites love more than breakfast tacos, and that’s local businesses. But not all local businesses are created equally. Just as an up-and-coming chef might begin their journey with a food trailer, local artisans often open virtual storefronts before they are able to expand to brick and mortar. Etsy is one of the […]

Filed Under: Arts, Culture, Discoveries, Local Business

Take a Glass Class at Helios Fused Glass Studio

Posted on May 26, 2015 by Kelli McDonald

Helios Fused Glass Studio is one of the few studios in the world that focuses entirely on fused glass. Since 2007, Helios has offered classes and retail to the Austin community. I was fortunate enough to take the Absolute Beginners class from founder Paul Tarlow to jumpstart my discovery of this versatile medium and unique studio. […]

Filed Under: Arts, Culture, Discoveries, Local Business Tagged With: west austin

5 Things You Never Knew About Ballet Austin

Posted on April 30, 2015 by Edwin Ochoa

Light from Ballet Austin

42,000 people attend Ballet Austin performances each year. Who knew that some of the most exciting works of ballet are being performed in our backyard? You don’t have to be a diehard ballet geek to appreciate the cultural value Ballet Austin adds to our city. You don’t even have to be a current fan of ballet to […]

Filed Under: Arts, Culture, Entertainment, Events Tagged With: dance, downtown

10 Beautiful Sights from Umlauf Garden Party 2015

Posted on April 29, 2015 by Kelli McDonald

The Kiss sculpture

Last week, I joined local photographer Rebecca Belcher at Umlauf Sculpture Garden & Museum for one of the loveliest events in Austin, the 17th Annual Umlauf Garden Party. This major fundraiser featured fare from 20 local restaurants, wine, a silent and live auction, live music and, of course, striking artwork. Though the humidity that night made us feel like […]

Filed Under: Arts, Culture, Museums Tagged With: barton springs, umlauf

Austin’s Jennifer Cunningham Hearts Art

Posted on March 18, 2015 by David Thomas

Jennifer Cunningham of Jen Hearts Art

As an artist, mother and comic book geek, Jennifer Cunningham is the embodiment of Austin, TX. Art from Early Age Her life long love of art started early. Despite life throwing her curve balls, Jennifer has never forgotten how it feels to create. In her own words, “I’ve been drawing and creating various things for as long as […]

Filed Under: Arts, Culture, Discoveries, Local Business

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