Do you have a holiday sweet tooth? This year, the visions of sugar plums that dance through Austin will look a little different than year’s past. For the 51st annual production of Ballet Austin’s Nutcracker, attendees will experience an entirely transformed vision. The tutus are fuller, the tiaras have more glitter, and the sets are covered […]
Explore Artwork by Local Homeless at Art From the Streets Annual Event
One of the most magnetic things about Austin is that our streets, walls, and residents are billboards of color, creativity, and experimentation. Art is a way of life here and personality is praised. Therefore, it was no surprise when Art From the Streets hit our radar: a non-profit that uses art to help local homeless […]
Free Art Friday: What’s the Buzz All About?
This guest blog article is by Kendra Wright. Fridays in Austin are becoming more than a doorway to the weekend. Thanks to local artists and social media, a weekly treasure hunt is lighting up the streets with free art and the local Austinites who are chasing it down. If you’re eager to score some pro […]
23rd St. Artists’ Market: For the People, By the People
A couple of years ago when my fiancé and I were first dating, I took her to the Drag. We ate at Dirty Martin’s and went for a walk. Coming across the 23rd St. Artists’ Market, we perused the booths and went about our day’s adventures. Little did I know, we had actually come across an […]
Austin Civic Orchestra Embraces Change for New Audiences
The startling clash of cymbals, the thunderous boom of the kettle drums, the precise and fiery melody of the strings. No matter how old you are, if you’ve never experienced a full orchestra live, you’re missing out. Being on the younger end of life myself, I understand that sitting in a dark concert hall for […]
Discover Tons of Creative Local Crafters and Vendors at Austin Flea
Every 6-8 weeks, Austin Flea gathers dozens of Austin’s most creative individuals together to showcase and sell their unique products. The Highball hosted the event for two years. But due to current renovations there, The Rattle Inn has stepped up as host. The March 2013 event at 610 Nueces (off W. 6th St.) was jam-packed […]
Make Way for Austin Mini Maker Faire: Creativity Gone Wild
This guest blog post is by Lizzy Newsome. Do you like shiny things? Does the smell of hot glue make your pulse race? Do you truly believe that 3D printing is the wave of the future? Then it’s time to have a little conversation about Austin Mini Maker Faire! This one-day gathering at the Palmer […]
Laguna Gloria: Historic Outdoor Paradise in the Middle of Austin
There’s a quiet retreat waiting for you. And if you live in Austin, it’ll only take you a few minutes to get there. Feel free to take your dog, child, significant other, or best friend. But you may find that Laguna Gloria becomes your favorite place in Austin to explore all by yourself.
East Austin Studio Tour Exposes Matchless Artistry on Eastside
I was at a house party in East Austin last week, and one of my friends told me, “I’ve never been this far east before!” I’m not surprised. Years ago when I was at UT, the common recommendation was to stay away from the eastside. The area was old and “not safe.” These descriptions still […]
The People’s Gallery Promotes Local Artistry at Austin City Hall
If you’re an Austin artist, your work can be displayed at City Hall. All you need to do is apply…and be selected over nearly 400 of your peers. Think you got the chops? The People’s Gallery is in its 8th year at Austin City Hall and runs through January 10, 2013. The exhibition exists to […]
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