Since 2014, ESPN X Games and Austin have been a committed couple. But every relationship, no matter how sweet, eventually comes to an end, and so ESPN recently announced its search for a new 2017–2018 host city. While X Games Vice President Tim Reed said he “wouldn’t rule out” a return, he stated that a […]
Soul of a Musician Series Digs Into Meaning Behind Songs
Guest article by Angela Bowers Austin, widely known as the Live Music Capital of the World, hosts a variety of musicians. From every genre and locations around the world, musicians come to Austin for the love of music, our eclectic community and a supportive environment for artists. Within that setting, Soul of a Musician Series originated […]
Buzz Mill Team Opens Music Venue Grizzly Hall on East Riverside
The Buzz Mill on East Riverside has been serving caffeine and booze for the past three years, enticing customers with its lumberjack decor, live music, a spacious outdoor patio space and delicious in-house eats. I particularly enjoy grabbing a brunch plate of chicken and waffles paired with grapefruit mimosas and a large group of friends. […]
Every Shape a Diamond: Weekly Jam Sessions to Progressive Songwriting
Guest article by Lauren Lyman Post-jazz-rock is a progressive genre taking on a life of its own. After the loud riffs and swirling licks of tall and augmented chords level out, there’s room for a wider canvas. Austin band Every Shape a Diamond adds flare to this mix by incorporating the laptop for an avant garde feel. […]
Peek Inside 6 Bizarre Homes from Austin Weird Homes Tour 2016
On May 7, 2016, 11 Austin homeowners opened their doors for Weird Homes Tour visitors. Tour-goers wandered through curious dwellings full of art, thoughtful design and decorative oddities. In its third year, Weird Homes Tour donated a portion of proceeds to Foundation Communities, a local nonprofit that provides affordable housing. If you weren’t able to attend Austin Weird […]
Support Austin’s Youngest Entrepreneurs on Lemonade Day Austin
Guest article by Kyle Rea If there’s a greater feeling than drinking cold lemonade on a hot day, maybe it’s drinking cold lemonade that has been crafted by the tiny hands we all love. Picture this. You’re walking through Pease Park, reminiscing about last weekend’s birthday bash for Eeyore, when you spot three children behind a lemonade […]
Camp Our Way Summer Camp Gives Adults Place to Unplug and Play
Imagine spending a weekend in Texas Hill Country, surrounded by other adults who just want to be kids for 72 hours. The sun is shining, and the only decision you have to make is whether to pass the time kayaking, banana boating or crafting till your fingers are covered in glitter. And everywhere you look, there are cocktails and craft […]
Volunteers Unite for Women Build Week and Habitat for Humanity
On April 28, 2016, women volunteers in pink hard hats gathered together in the Lowe’s parking lot off Brodie Lane for Girls Night Out, the kick off event for National Women Build Week. In partnership with Lowe’s locations across the country, Habitat for Humanity’s Women Build program encourages women to dedicate their time to assist in […]
The Broken Spoke: Austin’s Texas Dancehall Time Machine
The Broken Spoke isn’t just a venue. It’s a symbol of Texan defiance. You won’t take the Alamo without a fight and The Broken Spoke will never change. Even as South Lamar explodes skyward with apartment complexes and hotels, one of the most famous dancehalls in Texas remains intact. A genuine relic of Lone Star […]
Calliope Musicals, Austin’s Best New Artist, Releases Debut LP
Guest article by Lauren Lyman On April 15, 2016, Calliope Musicals celebrated the long-awaited release of their debut LP, “Time Owes You Nothing,” with an elaborate party at Central Presbyterian Church. There were blow-up animals center stage, dancers, happy faces and crowd cheers surrounding this already active band. After finishing their sixth tour and receiving “Best New Austin […]
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