Everything feels like life has been upended, but people in Austin have a wonderful way of looking out for each other. I’m here to spread a little joy and information, as I chronicle some of Austin’s stories of kindness and hope in the face of COVID-19.
Support These Austin Retail Businesses by Shopping From Home
Staying safe at home has required many of Austin’s retail businesses to close their brick-and-mortar doors. Fortunately, today’s technology allows us the joy of continuing to shop at our favorite stores, while showing support to these local shops. We’ve curated a list of retail businesses you can support from home, ranging from clothing, to home […]
10 Austin Businesses Doing Right by Employees During COVID-19
Like many around the world, I’m making a mental list of businesses that value profits over people. Make the list and you loose my patronage. Simple as that. But businesses are in a tough spot. Lay off employees so they can stay afloat, or continue to pay and everyone goes down with the ship? It’s […]
5 Ways You Can Support Austin Music During the Coronavirus Crisis
It’s dark days for the Austin music scene. With every venue closed for the foreseeable future, the effects of coronavirus are a gut punch to everyone from artists, to venue owners, to the fine folks slinging drinks and checking your ID. But all is not lost. There are still several ways to support the Austin […]
Everything Cancelled and Stuck Social Distancing? Enjoy Austin Culture Online
This month hurts. Austin is an active, social city and we are not used to being at home, where most public health experts say we need to be. But Austin’s light comes from within, from the many talented, creative, and innovative people–and they are here to quell your quarantine blues. Whether you want local music, […]
Support Local With This Big List of Austinites Presenting at SXSW Interactive 2020
With a seemingly never-ending list of panels and sessions for SXSW Interactive 2020, it can be overwhelming to narrow down your schedule. To make it easier, I’ve pulled the sessions I recommend that include Austin-based businesses and organizations. Pick the topics most relevant to you and show up to support local.
Let’s Make Amplify Austin Day 2020 the Most Generous Event Yet
The team behind Amplify Austin Day 2020 wants to see over 31,000 people come together to raise over $12 million for Central Texas nonprofits. Such a feat sounds difficult to achieve, but the Austin community has set massive fundraising records before. Here’s all you need to know to participate yourself.
Austin Food Blogger Alliance Dishes Tips for Cooking, Dining Out, Blogging
Austin Food Blogger Alliance serves Austin locals and visitors alike, by providing helpful resources related to a myriad of food-related needs in Austin. The organization is made up of around 60 Austin-based bloggers supporting each other, and Austin businesses, through cross-promotion on the Austin Food Blogger Alliance website and social media outlets. At least once […]
9 Best Speakeasies in Austin, Texas
After nine profiles on downtown speakeasies, my series is coming to a close. It’s been quite a ride, filled with cocktails that stretch the imagination (and the taste buds), secret entrances, ghost stories, and reminders of Austin’s rich history. This series has provided a glimpse into the speed at which Austin is changing, as well […]
11 Local Businesses at Belterra Village, Gateway To Dripping Springs
If Dripping Springs is the gateway to Texas Hill Country, then Belterra Village is the gateway to Dripping Springs. Located halfway between Austin and Dripping Springs on Highway 290, Belterra Village is a booming community that continues to grow. It’s called a village for a reason. It’s a 93-acre mixed use development with residences and […]
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