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 […]
Your SXSW Music 2014 Primer: Who to See, Listen to and Follow
I wake up early Tuesday morning, the dawn of the SXSW Music 2014, to find out Jay-Z and Kanye West are playing a show for Samsung at Austin Music Hall on Wednesday. By 9 AM Tuesday morning, the line to secure tickets to the show had already been cut off. That’s the speed of South […]
How to Do SXSW Like a Local
If this is your first SX, don’t stress! This time of year, cases of FOMO (Fear of Missing Out) are on the rise. Let’s start your education now. You must first get the lingo down…it’s just “South by” (SX). If you hear someone uttering all four syllables, South by Southwest, you’ll know they are one […]
Staple! Holds the Austin Indie Comic Book Scene Together
There are two types of people in this wide world of ours: those who are stopped by obstacles and those who find a way around or through them. Artists, writers, and those making a living through artistic expression have quite a few obstacles to overcome. Chris Nicholas is one such person who decided to not […]
1940s Big Band Musical at the Paramount This Sunday
Editor’s Note: Our giveaway is now closed. Thank you to everyone who participated! Our three winners are Richard Koehler, Justin Brosig and Laura S. Many of us feel like we were born in the wrong era. For me, I often wish I had done my growing up in the 1960’s. I can imagine myself dancing […]
Black Fret Event Supporting Local Musicians Will Feature Ben Kweller
One year ago, I was introduced to a new non-profit with a bold goal: award at least fifty $25,000 grants to Austin musicians every year (if it’s too early for math, that adds up to more than one million dollars). Like most Austinites, the founders of Black Fret love our local music scene and want to […]
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