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How to Do SXSW Like a Local

Posted on February 28, 2014 by Jessica Pino

If this is your first SX, don’t stress! This time of year, cases of FOMO (Fear of Missing Out) are on the rise. Let’s start your education now. You must first get the lingo down…it’s just “South by” (SX).  If you hear someone uttering all four syllables, South by Southwest, you’ll know they are one […]

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Three Stories of Graffiti for HOPE on Castle Hill

Posted on February 11, 2014 by Jessica Pino

Castle Hill Austin

Editor’s Note: The HOPE Outdoor Gallery closed on Jan. 2, 2019. A new location will open later in the year. There are a few mainstays in Austin I like to take visitors to when they visit. My list includes the impressive Capitol Building, which is taller than the U.S. Capitol Building in D.C., Whole Foods […]

Filed Under: Activities, Arts, Culture, Discoveries Tagged With: downtown, street art

Dart Bowl, Your Neighborhood Bowling Alley for 56 Years

Posted on February 4, 2014 by David Thomas

Dart Bowl hosts leagues six days a week.

Nestled away in the nooks and crannies of our fair city are tidbits of iconic Austin culture. One of those tidbits is quietly tucked away on Grover St.,  across the street from McCallum High School in North Austin. Dart Bowl is more than a bowling alley. It’s an Austin icon. Dart Bowl’s Long History of […]

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Miracoco by Architects of Air Has Returned to The Long Center

Posted on January 27, 2014 by David Thomas

The passages resemble an alien planet.

When I first moved to Austin, back when Emo’s was on 6th St., there was this dude who would sit out on the sidewalk of 6th St. and spray paint these crazy designs on canvas. He’d then light the canvas on fire and the end result was a beautiful alien landscape. That guy is no longer around, […]

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Austin Modern Home Tour 2014 Coming February 1st

Posted on January 22, 2014 by Edgar Barguiarena

Austin Modern Home Tour 2014

As cities grow up and start to develop their own personalities and distinct characteristics, their citizens begin to get creative with the homes they choose to settle down in. Often times, homes reflect the charm that makes each city unique. Enough of these homes get built and we start to get curious about how our […]

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Last Minute Things to Do on Christmas Eve in Austin

Posted on December 24, 2013 by Matthew Champion

Things to Do on Christmas Eve in Austin

If you’re anything like me, you’ll probably be out scrambling for gifts today and won’t have time for many of the things on this list. But if your Christmas errands are complete and you find yourself and the extended family with some free time, you may want to have a look. Below are a few […]

Filed Under: Activities, Discoveries Tagged With: christmas, gifts

Everything You Need to Know About Decorating Holiday Trees on 360

Posted on December 16, 2013 by Cris Mueller

Highway 360 Decorated Trees

Twas the day after Thanksgiving and all through the city were cars full of laughter and bags of bows, so pretty. The Austin holiday elves wasted no time, loading trees full of decor pasted with glitter so fine! Christmas, as most things, is bigger in Texas. Austinites have one, giant-sized holiday tradition that looks like […]

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What to Expect from Trail of Lights 2013

Posted on December 2, 2013 by Brittany Highland

Trail of Lights 2013 Austin

Trail of Lights is one of Austin’s most beloved holiday traditions. The event was cancelled from 2010-2011 due to city budget shortfalls, but the private sector rallied in response to the outcry from disheartened Austinites. Thanks to generous donations from major sponsors like H-E-B, KXAN, Austin-American Statesman and Seton, Trail of Lights returned last year […]

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Let’s Get Uncomfortable at The Institution Theater

Posted on November 27, 2013 by Matthew Champion

I was introduced to The Institution Theater in Austin swiftly and uncomfortably almost a year ago. My younger sister sent me a last-minute text asking if I wanted to go to a free improv class with her there. I was in a rare “yes” mood, so I agreed to tag along (when I think of […]

Filed Under: Activities, Discoveries, Entertainment, Theatre Tagged With: comedy

Enjoy the Season During Holiday Sing-Along and Downtown Stroll

Posted on November 22, 2013 by Lizzy Newsome

Downtown Austin Christmas Tree Lighting

It’s that time of year again. Thanksgiving is swiftly followed by a quick succession of holiday traditions and errands. It can be an exhausting time of year, which makes focusing on the more relaxing seasonal rituals that much more important. December 7, 2013 is a date to mark on your calendar right now. Bring your […]

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