Guest article by Amanda Tatom Everyone knows that Austin has a style all its own. From the bars on 6th Street to the bleachers of DKR, a mix of creativity and southern charm comes out of every sundress, kimono and pair of culots. But for me, style starts from the ground up. I adore shoes. From […]
Austin Playdate with Comic Ralph Hardesty
Guest article by Colin Gray Ralph Hardesty is an up-and-coming standup comic you may have seen at Cap City Comedy Club, ColdTowne Theater and other venues, or co-hosting Greetings From Queer Mountain with comedian Michael Foulk. You may also have seen him in a caftan or witch’s cloak if you’ve attended Gurl’s Night, a gay- and women-focused […]
Oddities Await at Museum of Natural and Artificial Ephemerata
In a home off of Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd in East Austin reside Scott and Jen Webel, owners of the Museum of Natural & Artificial Ephemerata. I remember visiting the museum when I first moved to Austin, and since then it has remained in the back of my mind as an oddity I wanted to […]
Laughter Is the Best Medicine: Join the Stand Up Empire
All this talk about the changing landscape of the Red River District is enough to make you cry. But there’s something new to the area that can help: stand up comedy. Austin’s comedy scene has been left largely unexplored by many Austinites. Until now. One of newest open mic nights in town, Stand Up Empire at […]
The Ultimate Long Weekend Itinerary for Austinites
Whether it’s Memorial Day, Labor Day or the Fourth of July, everyone loves long weekends. But there always seems to be a lot of pressure to plan the perfect weekend. And with so much happening within city limits, it’s hard to know where to go and what to do. No matter which holiday is coming up, […]
5 of the Weirdest Things You Can Do in Austin
A photo posted by Museum of the Weird (@museumoftheweird) on Jan 12, 2015 at 9:22am PST Keep Austin Weird. What does that even mean? Is it just a self-proclaimed slogan we slap on coffee mugs to sell at gift shops? Is Austin even that weird, or are we just a bunch of hipsters who want you to […]
Little Free Library Makes Books Accessible Along Austin Roadsides
Perhaps you’ve seen one — a small case in a neighbor’s front yard filled with books. A sign attached encourages passers-by to “take a book, return a book.” Curious? These Little Free Libraries combine social good with signature Austin weirdness to encourage reading in the community. I first discovered these unique lending libraries while walking […]
Top 6 Unique Wedding Venues in Austin
The question’s been popped, the ring presented and your heart is aflutter with pre-marital bliss. Love is in the air. You excitedly share the news with loved ones and what are the first questions they ask? “Have you set a date? Where’s it going to be?” And that’s when it hits you. You have to plan […]
5 Favorite Places to Meet People in Austin
So I packed up all of my things and decided to move to Austin because, you know, nobody else is doing that nowadays. On my way down here, I had that restless feeling that I was forgetting something. We’ve all experienced this. It didn’t hit me until I had arrived, but there were actually two things […]
Dog House Drinkery Is Playground for Dogs and Owners
Attention dog parents! You know that feeling when you come home from a long day at work and your best buddy is super excited to see you? You pet him and feed him, but after a long day you really want to go out and have a drink with some friends. The guilt of leaving […]
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