20 bands, 3 stages and 20,000 water balloons. New events that are trying to make a name for themselves in Austin really need to do something special. In the highly competitive Austin music fest scene, did Fire Fest 2012 do what it needed to do in order to put a stake in the ground? Ultimately, […]
Calliope Musicals New Album Profits Homeless Through Magic Militia
What was planned as an 11 o’clock show time stretched to midnight, but that didn’t suck the energy from the crowd. Skinny’s Ballroom was crammed, as fans of Calliope Musicals gathered to celebrate the release of the Austin band’s first full-length album. As lead singer Carrie Fussell glided through their set, I sensed a heavy […]
Austin’s Sunday HOPE Farmers Market Feeds, Clothes and Thrives
Click Play on the podcast player above to listen to this week’s episode of the Austinot Podcast! Every Sunday, the HOPE Farmers Market sets up at Pine Street Station, just east of downtown. It won’t take you long to acknowledge that the HOPE Market lives up to its name: Helping Other People Everywhere.
Corner Bar: Where Everybody Knows Your Name
Okay, so it isn’t Cheers. But whenever I’ve been to the Corner Bar in Austin, I’ve found that feel of familiarity. Customers are frequently greeted by name, and even new patrons are welcomed as if they had been there several times before. Corner Bar is a small location in the growing South Lamar area, but […]
Guest Blog: Who Is the Best Austin Filmmaker?
This guest blog post is by Harrison Flatau and Josh Elmer. Hello Austinot! Harrison and Josh here from MovieDebaters.com. We’re dedicated to providing a space for thought-provking film posts, and the wonderful folks here at The Austinot wanted to us to share some of that with you. We’ve decided to share our monthly debate on […]
Exclusive: Saints of Valory Untold Story
Loud drums, loud bass and chemistry. This is the story of the Saints of Valory, never fully told or published until now. Before you go any further, know that if you ever decide to take on chronicling a band’s history, take my advice and get all of the band members together in one room, chain them to […]
Top 4 Outdoor Summer Events in Austin on the Austinot Podcast, Ep. 17
Click Play on the podcast player above to listen to this week’s episode of the Austinot Podcast! There’s nothing like summertime in our city. For today’s podcast episode, we’ve put together a list of our top 4 outdoor summer events in Austin. You don’t want to miss these events. Many of them have been around […]
Guest Blog: Guide to Specialty Drinks in Austin
This guest blog post is by Chris Lloyd. Austin is a town that enjoys a drink or two (or more). Most of us have a favorite drink — our standard cocktail that we can order just about anywhere. But sometimes you may want to try something a little different. Here are some Austin options for […]
Austin Book Fair Brings Community Together This Weekend
What will become of the bound book in the age of Kindles and Nooks? Will pages disappear alongside the scroll and clay tablets? If the citizens behind the Austin Book Arts Fair have anything to say about it, the answer is a defiant, printed and bound, “No!” This weekend, the Austin Book Arts Fair will […]
Keep Austin Weird Festival and 5K This Weekend
The slogan “Keep Austin Weird” is a big deal. It’s a state of mind, a dedication to supporting local culture. The Keep Austin Weird Festival and 5K is a manifestation of that spirit. And it’s happening this weekend. Combining the values and pastimes of Austinites, the festival is a chance to celebrate all the great things that […]
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