Click the Play button on the podcast player above to listen to this week’s episode of the Austinot Podcast. In Texas, we’re blessed to have a wealth of natural beauty, historical perspective and leisure-time entertainment contained within the boundaries of our Texas State Parks. Fortunately for us, our state parks aren’t taking a break for […]
Lights of Love 5K Breaks Records for Children and Their Families
As night fell on December 7th, 3,500 people gathered in and around the Mueller Hangar off Airport Blvd. They had one thing in common: they were all there to support one extremely worthwhile cause here in Austin. Age didn’t matter; heart did. Costumes, lights and good spirits abounded as the stage was set for the 5th […]
Dionysium: Stimulate the Senses Through Debate, Theatre and Music
This guest blog post is by Leah Kaminsky. When I decided to move to Austin, I knew I was headed to a music town. But little did I know that my new home city would also be home to the coolest debate event this side of the Rio Grande: Dionysium, a monthly verbal smackdown that […]
Warrior Dash Texas Shocks Participants with Crazy Obstacles
Rising in popularity, adventure racing usually involves two key ingredients: mud and obstacles. The Warrior Dash is no different. On November 10th, Warrior Dash Texas held its annual 5K race at Rusty’s Walnut Creek Ranch near Cedar Creek, Texas.
You’ve Never Seen Anything Like Showdown at Unobtainium
Sparks flew during Showdown at Unobtainium this past weekend in Unobtainium, Texas. The town is a small, mostly fictional, place caught in the late nineteenth century. More importantly, it’s the site of a climactic battle between two of history’s most infamous scientists, Thomas Edison and Nikola Tesla. Both men are fighting for their inventions, reputations and lives […]
Wizard World Comic Con Hits the Austin Convention Center
Throngs of people descended on the Austin Convention Center from October 26-28th to partake in the annual geek festival known as Wizard World Comic Con. Whether you are costumed or not, a hardcore fan boy, or even the most casual connoisseur of sci-fi, fantasy and comics, Austin Comic Con has something for everyone.
To Live or Livestrong: Personal Reflection on Livestrong Ride Austin
This guest blog post is by Elizabeth Quintanilla I shouldn’t be alive today, but I am. In 2002, I was diagnosed with Lyme disease and not expected to live. There were doctor visits upon doctor visits. Additionally, I had to face the challenge of figuring out how to keep a job for medical insurance that […]
Easter Seals Central Texas Is Recruiting for Walk & 5K at The Domain
This guest blog post is by Lindsay Mason. Are you an avid runner, a novice, or just looking for a fun, active event that supports a great cause? Well, look no further! Easter Seals Central Texas’ Walk With Me event is perfect for people of all athletic abilities and supports our friends, family and neighbors […]
Shakespeare on the Farm Premieres This Weekend at Rain Lily Farm
Click the Play button on the podcast player above to listen to this week’s episode of the Austinot Podcast. You may have thought that Austin Shakespeare performances were left behind when midsummer nights turned to fall. Fortunately, you would be wrong. After last year’s successful performance of The Winter’s Tale, Present Company Theatre is back […]
Austin Mediterranean Festival Celebrates 80 Years This Weekend
Click Play on the podcast player above to listen to this week’s episode of the Austinot Podcast! We’re always looking for fun and unique Austin events to talk about on the Austinot. About a week ago, the St. Elias Mediterranean Festival asked the following question on our Facebook page: