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Austin’s 6th Annual Quesoff Set to Celebrate All Things Queso

Posted on August 8, 2016 by Bill Tucker

Expect lots of this at the 6th Annual Quesoff at Mohawk (Credit: Quesoff)

Queso. Simply saying the word activates saliva glands and rumbles the stomach. A staple of appetizer menus, backyard barbecues and UT game day snack spreads, this melted cheese sauce is as Austin as the Longhorns’ Burnt Orange.

But not all queso is created equal. The 6th Annual Quesoff on August 20, 2016 at Mohawk, aims to separate the pretenders from the contenders. Queso makers from around Austin will be pitted against each other in a battle of cheesy supremacy, all in support of a great cause. This is a delicious way to spend a Saturday afternoon. [Read more…]

Tempting Lineup Planned for Trailer Food Tuesdays This Summer

Posted on July 18, 2016 by Talena Ramnath

Aerial view Trailer Food Tuesdays at Long Center

Aerial view of Trailer Food Tuesdays at The Long Center (Credit: Trailer Food Tuesdays)

By occupation, The Long Center is no stranger to large indoor and outdoor events. Whether it’s a large-scale musical act or a summer treat like Sound & Cinema, Austin residents and visitors suffer no shortage of entertainment on these active grounds.

Now in its fifth year and going strong, Trailer Food Tuesdays is no exception. As a segment of The Long Center’s “All Summer Long” series, this free event features over fifteen food trailers, live music and other entertainment provided by local vendors. [Read more…]

Art Bra Austin: A Sparkling Celebration of Survivors

Posted on June 7, 2016 by Kelli McDonald

Group shot from this year’s Art Bra Austin event

On June 4, 2016 at Palmer Events Center, hundreds of Austinites gathered to celebrate and honor the incredibly courageous women who have battled breast cancer. Survivors proudly walked the runway in gorgeous artistic bras and accessories to raise money for an important cause and celebrate their vivaciousness. [Read more…]

X Games, ROT Rally Provide Flat-Track Racing Fix

Posted on June 6, 2016 by Leah Nyfeler

Crowd of motorcycles X Games Austin Flat Track Racing

Austin, TX – June 2, 2016 – Circuit of The Americas: Harley-Davidson Flat-Track Racing during X Games Austin 2016 (Credit: Gabriel Christus/ESPN Images)

The gate drops and 24 twin-engine motorcycles leap forward in screaming unison. The elbow-to-elbow pack surges, speeding ahead on the flat track at more than 100 miles per hour. In seconds, they’ve reached the first turn; riders lean sharply in a horse-powered ballet. As one steel-toed booted foot skims the packed soil, each jockeys for position.

The crowd roars, thirsty for more.

Welcome to the world of Flat-Track Racing.

Like what you saw at X Games? Austin fans are in luck; we’ve got another chance to watch Flat-Track Racing this coming weekend. And Austin riders, you can go to school with X Games athlete and American Motorcyclist Association Pro champion Brad “The Bullet” Baker. [Read more…]

X Games and Austin Share a Sweet Goodbye

Posted on June 2, 2016 by Leah Nyfeler

Doc’s Motorworks celebrates X Games Austin (Credit: Bill Tucker)

Since 2014, ESPN X Games and Austin have been a committed couple. But every relationship, no matter how sweet, eventually comes to an end, and so ESPN recently announced its search for a new 2017–2018 host city. While X Games Vice President Tim Reed said he “wouldn’t rule out” a return, he stated that a later summer date would mean the Austin venue was just too darn hot for spectators and athletes.

As a final farewell, X Games has made a few additions and subtractions, changes designed to leave athletes and Austin’s action sports fans separating on the best of terms. [Read more…]

Peek Inside 6 Bizarre Homes from Austin Weird Homes Tour 2016

Posted on May 10, 2016 by Kelli McDonald

Entire wall of handmade ornaments from Austin Weird Homes Tour 2016

On May 7, 2016, 11 Austin homeowners opened their doors for Weird Homes Tour visitors. Tour-goers wandered through curious dwellings full of art, thoughtful design and decorative oddities. In its third year, Weird Homes Tour donated a portion of proceeds to Foundation Communities, a local nonprofit that provides affordable housing.

If you weren’t able to attend Austin Weird Homes Tour this year, become a virtual tourist through this inside look at six homes on this year’s unique tour. [Read more…]

Support Austin’s Youngest Entrepreneurs on Lemonade Day Austin

Posted on May 6, 2016 by Guest Blogger

Credit: Chelsea Wilmot Photography

Guest article by Kyle Rea

If there’s a greater feeling than drinking cold lemonade on a hot day, maybe it’s drinking cold lemonade that has been crafted by the tiny hands we all love.

Picture this. You’re walking through Pease Park, reminiscing about last weekend’s birthday bash for Eeyore, when you spot three children behind a lemonade stand. One in a Spider-Man costume, one in a Wonder Woman costume and one in a Hulk costume. As you order a glass of their homemade lemonade, you realize you’ve just met three of Austin’s youngest entrepreneurs.

Get ready to find yourself in this situation on May 7, 2016: Lemonade Day Austin. Anywhere you go, you may see a lemonade stand run by a child or group of young friends who are not only looking to make some money for themselves, but also to donate to the charity of their choosing. [Read more…]

Camp Our Way Summer Camp Gives Adults Place to Unplug and Play

Posted on May 5, 2016 by Eliza Weeks

Imagine spending a weekend in Texas Hill Country, surrounded by other adults who just want to be kids for 72 hours. The sun is shining, and the only decision you have to make is whether to pass the time kayaking, banana boating or crafting till your fingers are covered in glitter. And everywhere you look, there are cocktails and craft beer.

What is this place? Where did all this alcohol come from? And when was the last time you went this long without checking your cell phone?

It’s not a dream. It’s Camp Our Way–a summer camp created for adults who want to escape the real world for a weekend. The experience is all-inclusive and takes place in Austin’s backyard. [Read more…]

Volunteers Unite for Women Build Week and Habitat for Humanity

Posted on May 3, 2016 by Talena Ramnath

Girls Night Out for Austin Habitat for Humanity kicked off National Women Build Week

On April 28, 2016, women volunteers in pink hard hats gathered together in the Lowe’s parking lot off Brodie Lane for Girls Night Out, the kick off event for National Women Build Week. In partnership with Lowe’s locations across the country, Habitat for Humanity’s Women Build program encourages women to dedicate their time to assist in building homes for families in need of affordable housing.

This service impacts recipient families by providing them the independence of homeownership. At the same time, volunteers are educated in construction skills as they build the framework of a house. The event revolves around the idea of empowering women to inspire each other as they make a tangible difference in their community. [Read more…]

Everything You Need to Know About Eeyore’s Birthday Bash

Posted on April 22, 2016 by Jessica Pino

Costume and Makeup at Eeyore's Birthday Party

Costumes are encouraged at Eeyore’s Birthday! (Credit: Mark Stevens via Flickr CC)

The last Saturday of April marks one of the weirdest and longest running free events in Austin: Eeyore’s Birthday Party. It’s a community event which brings together a multitude of Austin subcultures for one day of festivities.

Not only is Eeyore’s Birthday free, but it also helps raise money for local non-profits. Now in its 56th year, here is everything you need to know to make your 1st or 56th visit a success. [Read more…]

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