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With the Highball Closed, Does Kung Fu Saloon Measure Up?

Posted on January 21, 2013 by Laura Darby

Kung Fu Saloon is located on 6th St. in Austin, TX

After the holidays, I resumed my search for a replacement to the Highball. Of course, no two places are identical. But the Highball had provided me a place to eat and drink, and offered more entertainment than just watching my drunk friends fall down. Thus far on my search, I’ve visited The Goodnight and The Common Interest. These spots aren’t trying to be The Highball, but each has elements of entertainment that overlap with The Highball in some way.

This time, I tried out Kung Fu Saloon on 6th Street. It has a much different vibe than [Read more…]

Filed Under: Drink, Entertainment, Food & Drink, Nightlife Tagged With: bars, highball search

Austin City-Wide Garage Sale Draws Thousands to Palmer Events Center

Posted on January 14, 2013 by Eric Highland

Citywide_Garage_Sale_Austin_ClothingLet’s face it. Most of us love a good garage sale. Unfortunately, most of them are mediocre at best, and high quality stuff is often tough to find.

On top of that, you have to drive around all over town looking for the next place, only to find that some early bird beat you to the item that was listed on the ad.

No thanks.

What if you could go to a city-wide garage sale in Austin where there were a ton of vendors all in one indoor space? A sale where every vendor is sure to bring their best because they have to pay to rent the space out to sell their wares?

Enter the Austin City-wide Garage Sale at the Palmer Events Center. [Read more…]

Filed Under: Entertainment, Events

BASHH Is the Best Casual Networking Happy Hour in Austin

Posted on January 7, 2013 by Eric Highland

Eric and Brittany Highland at BASHH Austin

Enjoying BASHH with Brittany

With countless happy hours and networking events taking place all over Austin on any given day of the week, you may wonder which ones are worth checking out.

Well, let me tell you that running the Austinot has us at networking events every single week, sometimes multiple times a week. Each month we’re invited to far more events than we can possibly go to. But there is one monthly event here in Austin that we make it a point to attend every month without fail. That event is called BASHH. [Read more…]

Filed Under: Entertainment, Events, Nightlife Tagged With: happy hour

Colorful Words and People Fly: Austin Professional Wrestling Events

Posted on December 19, 2012 by David Thomas

Professional Wrestling at the Mohawk Club in Austin

Did you know that Austin professional wrestling events have existed since 2006? Did you know that the Mohawk Club on 10th and Red River has been hosting these events? Now you do. What are you going to do about it?

The Promotion

Anarchy Championship Wrestling (ACW) was founded by Austin locals Darin Childs, Rachel Summerlyn and their former partner, Jacob Ladder, in 2006. Since then, they have been holding monthly events on Sundays and dividing their time between Austin and Live Oak, Texas. With roughly six different title belts constantly changing hands, there is rarely a dull moment in the ring at ACW events. [Read more…]

Filed Under: Entertainment, Events

The Blistering Speeds: Crowd Pleasing 90’s Nostalgia Newly Packaged

Posted on December 17, 2012 by Guest Blogger

Cheer Up Charlie's Bar in AustinThis guest post is by Joana Ortiz.

It was 32 degrees last Tuesday night. For the veteran Austinite, that’s “am I wearing enough layers” kind of cold. I didn’t know what to expect as my friend and I walked up towards a pretty empty E. 6th Street.

We arrived at Cheer Up Charlie’s: a familiar, friendly, and cozy spot for those who frequent the relatively new strip of bars and restaurants.

[Read more…]

Filed Under: Entertainment, Music

5 Best Holiday Events at Texas State Parks Near Austin

Posted on December 14, 2012 by Brittany Highland

Inks Lake State Park

Enjoy the Jingle Bell Jaunt at beautiful Inks Lake State Park

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 the holiday season! In fact, Texas State Parks all over Texas have special events and activities planned for this special time of year. [Read more…]

Filed Under: Austinot Podcast, Entertainment, Events, Podcasts Tagged With: texas state parks

Lights of Love 5K Breaks Records for Children and Their Families

Posted on December 11, 2012 by Eric Highland

Caleb's Army Keri Bellacosa Lights of Love 5K

Keri Bellacosa interviews Caleb from Caleb’s Army, the top fundraising team this year

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 annual Lights of Love 5K. This is one of the major fundraising initiatives that keeps the Ronald McDonald House Charities of Austin open and active throughout the year. [Read more…]

Filed Under: Entertainment, Events

With The Highball Closed, How Does The Common Interest Measure Up?

Posted on December 5, 2012 by Laura Darby

The Common Interest Austin Bar

The Common Interest

Last month after The Highball shut its doors for a year, I started a pilgrimage to find a decent replacement that had the charm and engaging side activities of The Highball.  After pricey disappointment and a lack of karaoke at The Goodnight, I decided to try an Austin karaoke standard: The Common Interest Karaoke Bar and Grill.

Both The Highball and The Goodnight have very swanky interior décor, one more intentionally than the other. The Common Interest, however, is *straight 80’s*. It’s not called The COMMON Interest for nothing. [Read more…]

Filed Under: Entertainment, Nightlife Tagged With: bars, highball search

Dionysium: Stimulate the Senses Through Debate, Theatre and Music

Posted on December 4, 2012 by Guest Blogger

Dionysium Austin Toast

Dionysium hosts L.B. Deyo and Buzz Moran offer a toast to Dionysus

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 features a motley crew of experts culled from a diversity of subject areas.

To understand how the words “coolest” and “debate” could possible keep each other company, you’ve got to leave the stereotypes at the door. [Read more…]

Filed Under: Entertainment, Events

Party in Austin at The GiveBak to Benefit HOPE for Senegal Project

Posted on November 29, 2012 by Eric Highland

Bak It Up 2012 Feedbak PartyAt the Austinot, we’re invited to a ton of parties and events. Few groups we’ve found know how to throw down a party like the fine folks behind The FeedBak.

This Friday, November 30th, The FeedBak is celebrating their 2nd year anniversary at Hotel Vegas with what promises to be an awesome party called The GiveBak. As usual, The FeedBak has a great charity that they’re supporting, and the event should be off the chain! [Read more…]

Filed Under: Entertainment, Nightlife

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