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Exclusive: Saints of Valory Untold Story

July 9, 2012 by Eric Highland 24 Comments

Saints of Valory Kids Release AustinLoud 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 their chairs and get all your questions answered in one sitting.

Anything short of this is likely to drive you insane. [Read more…]

Filed Under: Entertainment, Music Tagged With: the belmont

Top 4 Outdoor Summer Events in Austin on the Austinot Podcast, Ep. 17

July 6, 2012 by Brittany Highland Leave a Comment

Deep Eddy Pool in Austin, Texas

Splash around before the movie at Deep Eddy Pool

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 Austin for years and have become summer traditions for many Austinities. Maybe you’ll become one of them! [Read more…]

Filed Under: Austinot Podcast, Entertainment, Film, Podcasts Tagged With: deep eddy, zilker park

Guest Blog: Guide to Specialty Drinks in Austin

July 5, 2012 by Guest Blogger 4 Comments

Pickletini at Kung Fu Saloon in Austin

Pickletini at Kung Fu Saloon

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 the next time you’re in that situation.

Kung Fu Saloon prides itself on its pickle shots. Some swear the salt from the pickle juice helps with hangovers. I think it’s just a way to laugh at your friends’ faces after they drink it. There isn’t much to them, just a shot of vodka chased with a shot of pickle juice. I have seen some brave souls be more creative with pickle juice as an ingredient, though. Would you believe a pickle martini? If that doesn’t sound appetizing, you can always order one of Kung Fu’s specialty sake bombs. [Read more…]

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

Austin Book Fair Brings Community Together This Weekend

June 28, 2012 by Dustin Vegas 6 Comments

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 celebrate one of mankind’s greatest inventions: the humble book. Taking place on the beautiful grounds of the Villa at Laguna Gloria, owned and operated by the Austin Museum of Art, the Austin Book Workers promote books and book arts throughout Central Texas. This is the perfect event for children and adults who believe in the power of books to transform and enrich life. [Read more…]

Filed Under: Arts, Culture, Entertainment, Events

Keep Austin Weird Festival and 5K This Weekend

June 21, 2012 by Dustin Vegas Leave a Comment

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 makes Austin, Texas so weird. [Read more…]

Filed Under: Entertainment, Events Tagged With: events

The Session: Austin’s Own Psychological Thriller

June 20, 2012 by Dustin Vegas 6 Comments

Austin, Texas is a great place for an indie filmmaker. We have multiple film festivals like the Austin Film Festival and South by Southwest. Enter The Session,  a film created by a group of  University of Texas students and graduates. They are a dedicated bunch of  artists who are carving their own way within the Texas film scene. They call themselves Red Herring Productions.

Currently the team is working day and night to craft a story they think can compete in the Texas film circuit.  “It’s a labor of love,” says producer Laura Herring. ” I’m doing it because I love making films. I’d say that it’s the general feeling of a good many people on this boat.” [Read more…]

Filed Under: Entertainment, Film Tagged With: university of texas

Top 3 Father’s Day Events in Austin

June 13, 2012 by Dustin Vegas Leave a Comment

Movie night at Deep Eddy Pool in AustinHead’s up. Father’s Day is Sunday the 17th. It’s alright if you’re unprepared – take a breath and check out our top 3 Father’s Day events in Austin.

Here are a few awesome things to do with Pops this Father’s Day:

#1: Deep Eddy Pool Movie Night: The Goonies

Now this is the way to kick off a Father’s Day weekend. Deep Eddy Pool is the oldest swimming hole in Texas, having been formed from part of the Colorado River in 1915. Long story short: it’s been an Austin icon and pastime every since. [Read more…]

Filed Under: Entertainment, Events

Maggie Koerner and the Slow Burn Heat Up Austin

June 12, 2012 by Brittany Highland 16 Comments

Maggie Koerner performs at The Belmont in AustinEvery once in a while when a vocalist steps to the microphone, takes a breath for that first note, and lets the sound out, the audience is surprised. They’re left wondering, “Where did that sound come from?” and spend the rest of the set riding acoustic waves they never saw coming.

Maggie Koerner and the Slow Burn recently opened for Saints of Valory at The Belmont, and delivered up a surprise performance for first-time listeners. But there’s quite a story behind the formation of the group, including no small amount of serendipity. [Read more…]

Filed Under: Entertainment, Music Tagged With: the belmont

Republic of Texas Biker Rally 2012 Rolls Into Austin

June 7, 2012 by Dustin Vegas Leave a Comment

This weekend the Republic of Texas Biker Rally 2012 will fill the streets of  Austin. Having registered over 50,000 participants per year in recent years, the rally has a reputation for breaking records and burning rubber. Guinness World Records certified the RoT parade as “The Longest Parade of Motorcycles Known to Mankind” in 2006. [Read more…]

Filed Under: Entertainment, Events

Why BarCraft Austin Is Becoming a Local Phenomenon

May 24, 2012 by Eric Highland 20 Comments

Imagine 120,000 people live in a stadium shouting at the top of their lungs. They aren’t watching soccer, football or a concert. They are watching world championship eSports, specifically StarCraft II.

Competitive live video game tournaments are taking the world by storm, and Austin has been impacted as well. As a matter of fact, Austin City Limits’ Moody Theatre is hosting a StarCraft II event May 26th-27th. Fans from all over the world are coming to watch a live match right here in Austin. In addition, there are multiple events that take place monthly in Austin where you can check this phenomenon out. [Read more…]

Filed Under: Entertainment, Events

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