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14 Crazy Stories From Locals That Prove SXSW Is the Best Festival Ever

Posted on March 8, 2018 by Samantha Saenz

Bill Murray on Jimmy Kimmel Show During SXSW

Brace yourselves. SXSW is coming! The popular meme floating around the interwebs was inspired by the festival’s legendary reputation. And with good reason, considering everyone has an epic SXSW story. With approximately 400,000 participants, attendees, and celebrities descending on Austin from all over the world, it’s hard to not have a crazy tale about what I refer […]

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Top 6 SXSW Music Venues for 2018

Posted on March 7, 2018 by Bill Tucker

Top SXSW Music Venues 2018

Walk downtown on a Saturday night in Austin, and you’ll find yourself in a mixtape. Songs and tunes of every genre swirl together to create a kaleidoscope of sound. As the entertainment lifeblood of our fair city, live music holds a special place in our hearts. During SXSW, the vibe is amplified by a factor […]

Filed Under: Entertainment, Events, Music Tagged With: sxsw

2018 Austin Music Awards Celebrates the Best of Local Music

Posted on March 2, 2018 by Bill Tucker

Joe Ely and Charlie Sexton at Austin Music Awards

As anyone who’s watched four hours of the Oscars can tell you, award ceremonies can be tedious. Cheesy jokes, plastic celebrities politely clapping for the winners, and the obligatory political acceptance speech are standard operating procedures. By the end, everyone’s over it. Not so with the Austin Music Awards. Rather than a collection of stars, […]

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The University of Texas Unveils Breathtaking Mural This Week, Free to Attend

Posted on January 23, 2018 by Brittany Ballard

Painting Amistad America Mural at University of Texas

When I think of The University of Texas at Austin, images of football, Burnt Orange, and passionate fans come to mind. After this week, I’ll have another image in my mind whenever UT is mentioned: José Parlá’s gorgeous and inspiring mural, “Amistad América,” created for the newest building on campus.

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

OneLongTable Dining Society Provides Memorable Meal in Hill Country Setting

Posted on January 11, 2018 by Irvianne Torremoro

One Long Table Supper Club in Austin

Pop-up dinners and supper clubs are having a resurgence. They’re the perfect chance to experience an exceptional dinner that isn’t normally available. They’ll also take you out of your comfort zone by placing you in a setting filled with new friends, delicious food, and stories to share long afterwards.

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Microsessions Pairs Speed Dating Format With Live Music in Austin

Posted on January 3, 2018 by Joleen Jernigan

Sydney Wright Microsessions Live Performance

Speed dating for live music? Microsessions presents a novel way to discover more Austin musicians to love. Participate in a round-robin-style series of intimate mini-concerts, followed by a longer set of your choosing. Once every month, you can check out four different acts during this fast-paced, lively night of music that’s also affordable and fun.

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3 Places Where You Can Have the Most Magical Time in Austin

Posted on December 4, 2017 by Brittany Ballard

Magic Acts in Austin

Growing up, I went through a phase when I was eating up all the information I could about magic tricks and illusions. While I become a world-famous illusionist (which is what I wanted to be), I still take delight in anything that promises to add a bit of magic, literally, into my life. Luckily, there […]

Filed Under: Entertainment, Events, Nightlife

6 Family-friendly Holiday Events at Texas State Parks

Posted on November 22, 2017 by Samantha Saenz

Temperatures may be mild outside, but holiday music is starting to play on local radio stations. And in just a few short days, Austin’s very own Trail of Lights will open for another glorious season. So, while it may not feel like it, it’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas in ATX. Unfortunately, along […]

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Insider’s Guide to Austin’s Trail of Lights, 2017 Edition

Posted on November 14, 2017 by Amanda Sayers

Trail of Lights 2017 in Austin, Texas

➡️ Get our 2018 guide to Trail of Lights in Austin The first time I visited Trail of Lights, I was mesmerized by the beauty of it all, especially the tunnel at the entrance. I spun around inside the Zilker Tree until I was dizzy, and fell even more in love with the Austin skyline. This […]

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Texas Monthly BBQ Fest Brings the Best Meat With (Almost) No Lines

Posted on November 8, 2017 by Yulia Dyukova

Texas Monthly BBQ Fest 2017

Getting out of my Uber in front of the Long Center last Sunday and seeing the crowds gathering to eat some of the best barbecue in Texas gave me a slight feeling of overwhelm. The 8th annual Texas Monthly BBQ Fest was the biggest one yet, with over 4,000 meat lovers in attendance. Thirty BBQ joints […]

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