Guest article by Kendra Wright There are multiple ways to experience the weird side of Austin. You can cruise the streets via a Segway, you can catch a ride in a real life Mystery Machine, and now the Austinot has discovered yet another unforgettable approach to exploring our city…and it’s unlike any way you’ve ever seen it […]
Music Is Adrian Croom’s Bridge to Special-Needs Clients
Guest article by Debbie Stanley Some of Adrian Croom’s best relationships are completely nonverbal. As a songwriter, composer and producer, he creates captivating instrumental music that is sometimes lavish, sometimes elegantly spare and always evocative. As a service provider for Austin Travis County Integral Care (ATCIC), he assists clients ages 17-52 who have behavioral health […]
See for Yourself: The Highball Is Back
When The Highball closed its doors almost two years ago, it left a gaping hole in the Austin nightlife scene. Seriously. Where else could you grab a drink, sing a Miley Cyrus song and bowl ten frames without leaving the building? Now settled in its refurbished home, the South Lamar landmark is looking to reclaim its crown as […]
Austin Musicians to Receive $100,000 at Inaugural Black Ball
On November 8th, a new event will be introduced to Austin, TX. Under the historical roof of Congress Avenue’s Paramount Theatre, non-profit Black Fret will award $100,000 to 10 local music artists at the inaugural Black Ball. Black Ball has been a long time coming. Following its Launch Party at the beginning of 2013, Black Fret marked […]
14 Reasons to See Shakespeare on the Farm
The Tempest is the North Star of Shakespeare plays. Now, Present Company Theatre presents the North Star of Austin actors, crew and script. Whether Prospero or Caliban is your favorite character, this Shakespeare is spiced with Austin flair. It’s the latest project from the nonprofit drama company started in 2010 by Stephanie Carll and Lindsey Doleshal, […]
Fun Fun Fun Fest Rocks Auditorium Shores with 4 Stages of Fun
November 7-9, 2014 will showcase one of the coolest cross genre entertainment festivals in the United States. Fun Fun Fun Fest skillfully blends hard rock, hip-hop, indie rock, comedy and action sports in a three day hulabaloo that leaves event goers desperately wishing they were within range of the taco cannon. Fun Fun Fun […]
Road to ACL 2014: Interview with The Nightowls
The Nightowls, a local ten-piece soul band, are on fire. They just released their second CD, recorded a third, have been playing big events around town and are now gearing up to play ACL for the first time. I had the pleasure to sit down with bandleader Ryan Harkrider and vocalist Tara Williamson for lunch […]
I Luv Video Is Austin’s Oldest and Largest Video Store
Before the over abundance of Video on Demand, video stores were almost the only way to find most movies. Having vastly more of a selection than movie theaters, you could always discover older movies you had never heard of, or find goofy-awesome looking movies made for video. Across the country, video rental is a dying business. […]
82nd MedFest: Don’t Miss the Oldest Festival in Central Texas
There’s nothing like Austin’s MedFest. Since this Mediterranean celebration has nearly made it to its 82nd year, it’s fair to assume a lot of Austinites feel the same way. This year’s festival is scheduled for September 26-27, 2014. As always, it will be hosted by St. Elias Orthodox Church on 11th Street between Red River and Trinity. A little bit […]
Wild Child: Austin’s Hottest Breakout Band Remains Untamed
Guest article by Gina Sigillito In the last year alone, the Austin natives of Wild Child have taken this city, and the rest of the world, by storm. They have graced the stage at ACL Live, had their songs “Crazy Bird” and “The Runaround” featured on NPR’s World Café, had their video featured on MTV Hive, […]
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