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Become a Maker at LeafDistrict Artisan Workshops

Posted on October 17, 2014 by Erin May

If you’re tired of routine social activities and want a new way to spend time with friends or reconnect with yourself, the intimate creative workshops shared through LeafDistrict may offer you the perfect solution. LeafDistrict is a virtual platform that artisans or “makers” use to connect with the community. Created as the brainchild and labor of love by […]

Filed Under: Activities, Discoveries

House of Torment Is the Best Haunted House in Austin

Posted on October 16, 2014 by Robert Luke

House of Torment Austin

Halloween is my favorite holiday. Every year, one of the things I look forward to in Austin is our coolest haunted house, House of Torment. I never used to think of Halloween haunted houses as having large or small budgets. They all blended together. However, in the last ten years House of Torment has dominated […]

Filed Under: Activities, Discoveries Tagged With: halloween

3 Affordable Downtown Group Fitness Classes

Posted on October 7, 2014 by Adrienne Albregts

Castle Hill Fitness

Maybe you’ve noticed: Austin is a good looking town. The locals take care of themselves, which might have something to do with combatting the BBQ and Tex-Mex that’s always on the menu. Also, our weather doesn’t require us to put on that “extra layer of fat” in the winter months. It’s fantastic. Maybe You’ve Also Noticed… […]

Filed Under: Activities, Discoveries Tagged With: downtown, fitness, yoga

Get a Leg Up on Austin Dog Park Etiquette

Posted on September 18, 2014 by Adrienne Albregts

Austin Dog Park Etiquette

There’s a protocol regarding acceptable human behaviors behind the gates of Austin’s dog parks. If you are new to town (or old to town and new to dog ownership), here’s what you need to know about Austin dog park etiquette. The First Rule of Dog Park Is: We Do Not Talk About Dog Park The […]

Filed Under: Activities, Discoveries Tagged With: dogs

Top 5 Unique Study Spots in Austin

Posted on September 8, 2014 by Jessica Pino

Barton Springs Pool

Summer is behind us, football season is in front of us, and somewhere in between are books for studying. Labor Day not only marks the time when wearing white is “not permitted,” it also unofficially marks the start of school. But studying doesn’t have to be all work and no play. Whether you’re a Longhorn, Hilltopper […]

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Your Guide to Ditching the Car in Austin

Posted on September 3, 2014 by Guest Blogger

Alternate Transportation in Austin

Guest article by Adam Rosenfield When you think Austin, you think of the outdoors. You remember walking from show to show at SXSW or standing for three days straight listening to bands at ACL. You think Barton Springs, and you think of the Whole Foods on Lamar. But do you think of walking to those places? […]

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Have You Seen This Colorful Surprise on UT’s Rooftop?

Posted on August 20, 2014 by Kelli McDonald

Skyspace UT Austin

The Experience When a bird flew inches above our oval cutout, some of us gasped and then laughed at our response. Our slowly changing focal point had shifted suddenly and shot us out of a relaxed, contemplative state and back to the reality that we were staring at something ever-changing, yet accessible: the sky. If […]

Filed Under: Activities, Arts, Culture, Discoveries Tagged With: ut

6 Steps to Become an Extra in Austin

Posted on August 12, 2014 by J. Alan Nelson

Become Extra in Austin

If you’re an egoist, this could be a cure for you. If you’re shy, this could be a cure for you. If you don’t like people, this is not for you. If you like people, do it now. Be an extra. Or, as some insist, a background artist. It’s okay if you’ve never acted. It’s […]

Filed Under: Activities, Discoveries, Entertainment, Film

4 Extreme Activities for Austinites Seeking Adventure

Posted on August 11, 2014 by Guest Blogger

Fly Board Lake Austin

This guest article is by Rachel Powell. Austin is home to extreme activities that offer players and participants the chance to experience hidden gems that make even the local-est of locals exclaim, “I never knew that was there!” These activities are more than just satiation for the adrenaline junkie. Almost unanimously, they speak to deeper needs […]

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Austin Park N Pizza Revitalized for Families

Posted on August 5, 2014 by David Thomas

The front of Austin Park and Pizza

Austin Park N Pizza is passionate about their brand and reputation. They’ve recently made some big changes to drive that point home. New Management, New Vision Sean Milberger recently took the reigns as general manager of Austin Park N Pizza, and he’s made bold moves to update the menu and attractions. I recently had the opportunity to visit […]

Filed Under: Activities, Discoveries, Food, Food & Drink

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