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Trail of Lights Celebrates 50 Years of Spinning Under the Zilker Tree

Posted on November 8, 2016 by Kelli McDonald

Trail of Lights 2016

For 52 years, Austinites have walked Trail of Lights as part of their holiday tradition. And for 50 years, the moon tower located off Barton Springs Road has been transformed into a glowing tree–dubbed the Zilker Tree–where visitors stand under the lights and look up while spinning around for a wonderfully disorienting effect. Five years ago, Trail […]

Filed Under: Entertainment, Events Tagged With: christmas, trail of lights

TMBBQ Fest Brings the Heat and the Meat to Austin

Posted on November 1, 2016 by Joleen Jernigan

TMBBQ Fest Austin

Texas Monthly invited 27 BBQ purveyors to participate in the 7th annual TMBBQ Fest at the Long Center on Oct. 30, 2016. Austin pitmasters represented our city well, claiming five of the coveted spots at the festival and sharing the stage with others from among the top 50 pitmasters in Texas. The pitmasters, crews and volunteers brought in their […]

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Cafe con Letras Invites Latino Artists to Take the Stage in Austin

Posted on October 12, 2016 by Eliza Weeks

Cafe con Letras Austin Event

If you’ve ever been to a concert in Austin, you know it’s never just about the music. The audience participating, the libations and the ambiance form a full experience. We all crave entertainment that stimulates our many senses. But what happens when you strip away the “entertainment” factor and leave an audience with nothing but the the artist and the music? […]

Filed Under: Entertainment, Events, Music

20 Things I Learned During Weekend One of ACL Fest

Posted on October 4, 2016 by Bill Tucker

ACL Fest 2016

Confession time: Weekend One of Austin City Limits Music Festival was my first ever. As a newborn at the event, I attempted to absorb as much as possible from three days of crowds, sun and mind-blowing music. Not only did I walk away with a greater appreciation for one of Austin’s most anticipated concerts, but I […]

Filed Under: Entertainment, Events, Music Tagged With: acl fest

12 Don’t-Miss Houses to Explore During AIA Austin Homes Tour

Posted on September 30, 2016 by Adrienne Albregts

AIA Austin Homes Tour 2016

Whether you have a preference for modern, industrial or quirky design, there is something for you during this year’s American Institutes of Architects (AIA) Austin Homes Tour. Learn more about the 12 innovative homes featured on this year’s tour, scheduled for Oct. 15-16, 2016.

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ACL Eats Guarantees You’ll Eat Well During ACL Fest 2016

Posted on September 28, 2016 by Bill Tucker

ACL Eats During ACL Fest

When I covered SXSW last year, I felt super prepared. Comfortable shoes, sunscreen, plenty of water. Ear protection for when I found myself inches from a subwoofer in a tiny venue. Everything I needed to survive the five-day event. There was one exception: I kept forgetting to eat. By the time my stomach started rumbling, restaurants […]

Filed Under: Entertainment, Events, Food, Food & Drink Tagged With: acl fest

Your Ultimate Guide to Local Artists at Austin City Limits Music Festival 2016

Posted on September 19, 2016 by Bill Tucker

Walker Lukens Austin City Limits Music Festival

If SXSW is for tourists, then Austin City Limits Music Festival is for locals. For two weekends a year, Zilker Park transforms from an oasis of laid-back leisure into a celebration of music from around the world. From chart-toppers, to indie darlings, to oldies looking for one last chance in the spotlight, ACL Fest attracts artists like […]

Filed Under: Entertainment, Events, Music Tagged With: acl fest

ALL ATX Showcase and CD to Support Austin Musicians

Posted on September 16, 2016 by Joleen Jernigan

ALL ATX Concert

ALL ATX advocates for and nurtures Austin’s musicians, and strives to aid Austin in keeping musicians here and cared for. As a 501(c)(3) nonprofit, ALL ATX is adding new beneficiaries this year to best meet the needs of local musicians, needs highlighted in the 2015 Austin Music Census Report. The proceeds from the Sept. 29 ALL ATX 2016 […]

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Spider House Cafe and Ballroom to Celebrate 20 Years With Epic Party

Posted on August 16, 2016 by Jaclyn Hubersberger

Spider House 20th Anniversary Party

An incredible live music lineup, comedy, an array of food trucks and drinks flowing as steadily as the water streaming down the giant, inflatable water slide. These are only a few of the activities that promise to make Spider House Cafe and Ballroom‘s 20th Anniversary Party an event to remember! Starting at 2:30 p.m. on […]

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

Posted on August 8, 2016 by Bill Tucker

Quesoff Austin

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 […]

Filed Under: Entertainment, Events, Food, Food & Drink

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