As I stood at an upright table overlooking 2nd Street and Guadalupe on the Moody Theater balcony, a chilling thought ran through my head: I didn’t know much about Willie Nelson. To Austinites with half an ear, the notion is blasphemy. How could any music reviewer worth his salt not know the King of Outlaw […]
What to Expect From Austin’s Trail of Lights in 2018
It’s that time of the year, Austin! The pies are baking, presents are being wrapped, and Trail of Lights is back in town. Well, almost. Starting Dec. 10, 2018, Zilker Park will be transformed into a twinkling winter wonderland. We’ve got all the details on this year’s Trail of Lights festivities. Read on to get […]
El Gran Lechón Nights at Buenos Aires Bring Argentinian Grill Secrets to Austin
Buenos Aires Café, an east side favorite known for exquisite Argentian cuisine, now offers weekly El Gran Lechón Nights. While the cozy cafe offers a popular platter of traditional grilled meats, “De la parilla,” the whole roasted pig feast prepared for El Gran Lechón Nights is a whole entity unto itself. You can taste it […]
Moviehouse Elevates the Cinema Experience With Comfort, Cuisine, and Care
Love you to pieces, Amazon Prime, but there’s something magical about going to the movies. Whether it’s the communal experience of watching a film with a large audience or the sheer size of the screen, “Netflix and chill” will never fully replace the old school theater experience. But the formula can always be improved upon. […]
Meet All the Local Businesses at The LINC in North Austin
If you need a break from tracking down a charged scooter, then soothe your frazzled nerves with an outing to The LINC. The LINC is a one-stop entertainment destination in a former outdoor shopping center (read: it has parking). This north Austin venue offers plenty of fun with one turn of the ignition or a […]
Gina Chavez Leans Into Songwriting With First Album Release Since 2014
It was love at first strum. Three years ago during SXSW 2016, Gina Chavez played an early evening set at Sidewinder. Knowing her reputation alone, I showed up as a newbie. An hour later, I walked away a fan. With a stylish and exuberant brand, melding samba, cumbia, and Latin influences, Gina Chavez has rocketed […]
Tomar and the FCs Burn Up Austin Stages With Electrifying Soul Music
I dare you to go see Tomar and the FCs and not move your body. I’m convinced that’s impossible. This musical storm raises the roof and sets it on fire, night after night on stages across Austin. Tomar, lead vocalist for the band, and Paul Kresowik, drummer for the FCs, shared their story with me. […]
Walking Ghost Tours of Austin Reveals Creepy Side of Downtown
Isn’t it sad we only get ghouls and spooks one night each year? If, like me, you’re a fan of all-things-Halloween every day, then I have the thing for you: Walking Ghost Tours! Owned and operated by Jim Miles, the tour company offers insight into Austin’s dark past. Part historian, part ghost enthusiast, Miles has […]
Austin City Limits Music Festival 2018: Photo Retrospective
Zilker Park has been reclaimed. The massive stages torn down, ticket booths folded up. Mountains of debris, discarded AMEX swag, and unused ponchos carted away as though they never existed. All that’s left of Austin City Limits Music Festival 2018 is in the minds and memory cards of those lucky enough to experience it. From the […]
Awaken Your Soul at The Skylark Lounge in East Austin
Looking for a night out with sizzling music and throw-down dancing at its finest? East Austin’s rollicking good time of a dive bar, The Skylark Lounge, beckons. Don’t hesitate. Take to the dance floor and shake it at Skylark, sooner rather than later. The Skylark Lounge preserves the culture and diversity of East Austin, regularly […]
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