When I heard that the Gelato World Tour was coming to Austin, I immediately penciled in time in my jam-packed schedule to attend. In true stereotypical Italian fashion, I hopped on my Vespa (Valentina) and scooted down to Republic Square to check it out. There, I found sixteen gelato artisans from around North America battling […]
Dress Up, Spell Words, Fight Illiteracy at Great Grown-up Spelling Bee
Why would grown adults dress up in costume, parade onto a stage and try to spell words? Well, we do live in Austin, but there is a greater good to consider: literacy. We live in a world where literacy is a necessity. Helping people reach this goal is why Austinites dressed up in costumes for another year […]
Whole Foods Rooftop Hosts Shakespeare at the Market Performances
Present Company Theatre’s performance of Shakespeare’s Much Ado About Nothing opened last weekend and exceeded my expectations. For those not familiar with Present Company, it’s a non-profit theater collective that makes theater fun and accessible to everyone. Instead of performing within the confines of four walls, the group brings art to “the heart of the community: the […]
Moontower Comedy Festival Is Back and Bigger Than Ever
If you haven’t noticed already, I’m a fan of stand-up comedy. Fortunately for me, I live in Austin freaking Texas where the comedy scene has been so successful that Cap City Comedy Club is consistently referred to by nationally-touring comics as one of their favorite clubs. I live in a city where the successes of […]
Round Rock Express Hit Off 15th Season of Baseball
The flood of lights spotlight the pristine manicure of the outfield. The chatty man behind home plate calls out to each movement of the men standing before him, while they master their familiar navigation from one base to the next. Among the stands, the night air is busy greeting the comforting conversations of fans as […]
Lemonade Day Austin Mixes Business Skills and Fun
Several months ago, I was journeying with my fiancé on my neighborhood’s hike and bike trails. The trails led us to our neighborhood duck pond, where we came across a young girl selling cups of lemonade with the help of her mom. The day was warm and it looked like business was good for her. […]
Austin Business Brings Extravagant Vegas-Style Entertainment to Austin
Austin is no stranger to jaw-dropping events. From the ever-evolving South by Southwest parties – equipped with celebrity artists, out of this world design and unforgettable performances – to ACL’s two-weekend spread, to the never-ending list of Austin-based festivals. We all know Austin is home to great events, where, really, anything goes. With the help […]
SXSW 2014: Opening Dialogue on Austin’s Drinking Problem
By all accounts and measures, SXSW 2014 was a juggernaut. The festival of all festivals had record attendance this year, along with more national and global media coverage than ever before. The latter, unfortunately, wasn’t always for the best of reasons. At approximately 12:30 AM on Thursday March 13th, Rashad Charjuan Owens evaded police capture […]
Texas Olive Festival Beckons Visitors to Beautiful Day in Hill Country
One of my favorite day trips I’ve taken from Austin was a short 45-minute drive to Texas Hill Country Olive Co. in Dripping Springs. On a gorgeous, sunny Saturday afternoon, I enjoyed wine tasting, delicious cuisine from the bistro, live acoustic music, a tour of the olive orchard and the laid back relaxation we all […]
The Funniest Person in Austin Contest: 6 Weeks of Comedy Mortal Kombat
What would you do if there was a contest showcasing something you love to do? Would you not be doing everything possible to participate? For Austin standup comics, their opportunity is the 2014 Funniest Person in Austin contest, hosted by Cap City Comedy Club. The Laff Stop opened in 1986. Ten years later, the name […]
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