For the past 99 years, Austinites have enjoyed having The Paramount Theatre on Congress Avenue. When it first opened in 1915, it was called The Majestic Theatre. When I was a kid, The Paramount presented a lot of kid-friendly plays that my parents and elementary school took me to all the time. I had always heard […]
5 Ways to Support Local and Get Fit for Summer
There’s not a lot of time left before summer is officially here. But don’t fret, there are still plenty of things you can do to help you put some swagger in that stride when you hit Barton Springs. Austin usually has a good three-month block with high temperatures that are just brutal, which may be a […]
Clown Dog Bikes: Giving Business Away Is Good Business
Fifteen years ago, hardcore Austinite and McCallum High School grad John Chisholm and his business partner Bryce Holt opened Clown Dog Bicycles in a small shopping center at 2821 San Jacinto. Flanked by a pub and a restaurant, Clown Dog Bikes is a stone’s throw from the northern end of UT’s campus, equidistant from I-35 and […]
ATX Safer Streets Exclusive Video Interview
What happens when a normal citizen becomes fed up with a city’s lack of action in response to a city-wide crisis? Over 3,500 signatures and more than 42 pages of testimonials from frustrated Austinites get collected, demanding action. Sara Levine founded ATX Safer Streets after she received an overwhelming response to her petition calling for action. In less than […]
Free Shipping from Austinot Store for Mother’s Day
Our Austinot Store doesn’t carry a ton of products, but we’ve put a lot of love into what we offer! This Mother’s Day season, we want to make it easier for you to give your Austin-loving mom something special…with free shipping through May 11th (yes, that’s Mother’s Day!). To shop now, use our MOMSROCK code […]
Award Winning Olive Oil Sprouts in Heart of Texas
How much do you know about olive oil? Due to its growing prevalence in our restaurants and kitchens, there’s a good chance you’ve partaken in the extra virgin variety today! Between salads, sautes and emulsions, it’s easily possible to consume olive oil every day of the week. Yet how often do we stop to consider the origins […]
Round Rock Express Hit Off 15th Season of Baseball
The flood of lights spotlight the pristine manicure of the outfield. The chatty man behind home plate calls out to each movement of the men standing before him, while they master their familiar navigation from one base to the next. Among the stands, the night air is busy greeting the comforting conversations of fans as […]
Walton’s Fancy and Staple Refreshes with Food and Flowers on West 6th
Many don’t know it, but Walton’s Fancy and Staple has been around the Austin area in some form or fashion for 45 years now. It began in 1969 with a focus purely on flowers and plants, as Walton’s Florist and Nursery in the neighboring city of West Lake Hills. In 2009, the owners of Bess […]
Lemonade Day Austin Mixes Business Skills and Fun
Several months ago, I was journeying with my fiancé on my neighborhood’s hike and bike trails. The trails led us to our neighborhood duck pond, where we came across a young girl selling cups of lemonade with the help of her mom. The day was warm and it looked like business was good for her. […]
Old, Quirky Treasures Fill the Shelves at Austin’s Uncommon Objects
Are you looking for some alabaster eagle bookends? How about a meat puzzle or some vintage typography? Whatever tickles your fancy, you’ll most likely be able to find something of interest at Uncommon Objects. It’s best to go without a particular item in mind and see where you end up. The shop offers you a […]
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