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 […]
Lorenzo de Zavala Building Houses 40,000 Cubic Feet of State Archives
Through this Thursday, William Travis’ 1836 “victory or death” letter is on display at the Alamo in San Antonio. Returned for the first time to the site where it was penned, the Travis letter is protected by a $20,000 display case, black curtains and temporary AC units. But these measures aren’t enough to protect a […]
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 […]
Inherit Austin Tours Historic Downtown Deco Worth Keeping
What would you do if the Austin you know and love was being threatened by strip malls and national corporations? Large changes are easy to spot. But historical and cultural landmarks can be quietly replaced, one at a time, until our city’s architectural heritage is gone. Behind every old building is a special story. Without […]
Texas Military Forces Museum Is the Best Kept Secret In Austin
The military knows something about keeping secrets. The Texas Military Forces Museum, however, shouldn’t be one of them. Imagine a world class museum in the heart of Austin that is not only accessible to the general public, but free. That’s right. Free.
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 […]