We all know someone who’s brilliant, but hasn’t reached his or her full potential. Blame boredom, right? Well, in Austin there’s a non-traditional learning environment that’s anything but boring. Wicka Wicka What? Dub Academy is a non-profit organization that teaches the electronic arts, specifically DJing and music production. It has been igniting creativity in many […]
Paramount Theatre Celebrates 100 Years with Special Events
Guest article by Lindsey Moringy A walk through the basement of the Paramount Theatre is like a walk through time: its history is literally written on the walls. Over the years, many of the estimated 10,000 visiting artists have left their mark on the famed theatre by signing the walls downstairs, just outside the dressing […]
What About Bobby? Sabrina Ellis and Her New Musical Direction
Guest article by Audrey René Rodriguez If you’ve been as entranced by Sabrina Ellis as I have–with her whispy-woman stage presence, powerhouse chords and generous esteem for her bandmates–then you’ve been wondering about something as nagging as an elephant in a room: Bobby Jealousy’s newfound fame.
Homegrown: Austin Music Posters 1967 to 1982
Sometimes you see them flitting by in the wind on a city street like a brightly colored bird. Sometimes you see them posted on telephone poles. You see others on walls inside clubs. I’m talking about music posters. While they are silent in sound, their designs portend grand audio and visual experiences to come, as bands perform at […]
RSVPster Plans Your SXSW Parties So You Don’t Have To
Guest article by Lindsey Moringy If you’re like me and are prone to serious FOMO (“Fear Of Missing Out,” as the youths call it), South By Southwest can be a very stressful time of year. Every March, SXSW attracts thousands of music, film and technology enthusiasts from all over the world to participate in much-talked-about […]
Austin Writers Bare Work in Progress at One Page Salon
Are you one of the many people who fear public speaking? Imagine how much scarier public speaking would be if you were reading something as personal as a self-authored piece of literature. Austin’s Owen Egerton has a safe and supportive event where people can do just that, and it’s called One Page Salon. It Started in a Living Room […]
12 Month Guide to the Biggest Austin Events
Austinites are an active bunch and like to have fun. But with hundreds of fun activities on the calendar, it’s hard to decide which ones to attend. We have to prioritize which events deserve our time and money. In order to help you start planning and budgeting for 2015, I’ve put together a month by month guide to the biggest Austin events, ranging […]
Impress Your Friends with School House Pub’s Libations 101
Have you ever wanted to be the teacher’s pet? Now’s your chance! Grab a desk in the front row and get educated about libations, cocktails and spirits. No matter how you say it, we’re buying into the art and creativity behind these boozey concoctions and School House Pub is handing out the grades. You may not […]
Black Fret Poised to Change Lives of Local Musicians in 2015
If you love Austin’s music scene, but haven’t heard of local non-profit Black Fret, that changes now. Imagine being a talented musician trying to make a living following your passion. You have a fan base, regular shows and even a couple of albums. But it’s an uphill struggle every day, and you find yourself having to […]
Butterfly Girl: Remembering Abigail Evans
The Alamo Drafthouse on West Anderson was packed on a drizzly Sunday night. The lobby felt like a homecoming. Local Austin musicians chatted amongst pints of beer. Hands were shaken. Hugs were constant and everywhere. Everyone was there to celebrate the life and legacy of Abigail Evans, a local Austin teenager whose battle with a […]
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