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 […]
Your Guide to Ditching the Car 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? […]
South Congress Opens House on First Thursday
I’m always excited to find our city supporting local artists, like you’ll find at 23rd Street Artists Market. It’s even cooler when it’s a whole neighborhood affair. First Thursday Is About Community For several years now, businesses of all sizes have been congregating on South Congress Ave. for a monthly event called First Thursday. You can probably guess […]
SoCo’s Hotel San Jose Holds Charm for Austin Locals
You may be familiar with Hotel San Jose, or its big red Jeep parked out front, or the famous Jo’s coffee shop which sits in the hotel’s parking lot. But did you know you can listen to live music at the San Jose? Did you know you can have your tarot cards read at the […]
Special Access to 20 Texas Fashion Designers at Design Lab
The Oasis has always been known to Austin as a restaurant for its great drinks and amazing views. A few years ago after the restaurant recovered from its 2005 fire, The Oasis expanded with a whole shopping center that now includes stores, a winery and a craft brewery. The newest addition is a new boutique store called […]
Have You Seen This Colorful Surprise on UT’s Rooftop?
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 […]
SprATX: The Collective and Business Behind Austin Graffiti
Art is represented in many ways within a city, from traditional art museums and historical buildings to theater and music. Graffiti, however, hasn’t always been accepted as a viable art form and has often been stigmatized. But here in Austin where murals are a plenty, graffiti has transformed into street art, and a mural is a must if you are […]
6 Steps to Become an 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 […]
4 Extreme Activities for Austinites Seeking Adventure
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 […]
BatBox: Receive Local Goodies in a Box Every Month
When my friend Amber announced she was starting a new company, Austin BatBox, I was confused by the product. But the more I knew what a “bat box” was, the cooler it sounded. BatBox is a monthly subscription box service that delivers 4-5 curated collections of Austin made products every month for $25. “It’s putting Austin […]
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