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 […]
Young Austinite Wins Ride on Historic Tall Ship Still Sailing
Editor’s Note: Because the Austinot’s founder, Eric Highland, is a 20-year veteran of the United States Coast Guard, I was delighted when I first heard the following story. I’m grateful to Richard for sharing his story and aspirations with our community, and for the example he sets for his generation of young Austinites. […]
Austin Book Fair Brings Community Together This Weekend
What will become of the bound book in the age of Kindles and Nooks? Will pages disappear alongside the scroll and clay tablets? If the citizens behind the Austin Book Arts Fair have anything to say about it, the answer is a defiant, printed and bound, “No!” This weekend, the Austin Book Arts Fair will […]