SXSW Music is an invasion. A tidal wave of over 2,000 artists, bands, singers and musicians descend upon the Live Music Capital of the World for the annual sonic extravaganza. For five days, Austin is music. But what about our local talent pool? Over 250 Austin artists are playing official showcases at this year’s festival, and I’ve […]
Tour the Best Breweries in Dripping Springs, TX
The Austin beer scene has been exploding for years, and there’s no sign of it slowing down. Over 30 breweries make their home in the greater Austin area. It seems like a new one opens every month. As a result, it’s not enough to visit one brewery. These days, you can make a day trip […]
Go Inside New Antone’s to See Austin’s Blues Legend Reborn
Unlike every other good thing discovered in Austin, I first learned about Antone’s in Mopac traffic. I was crawling north towards Route 183 when a ’70s-era van edged in front of me. On its back were hundreds of stickers. Stubb’s. Saxon Pub. Austin Beerworks. As a recently re-located East Coaster, I was still learning the language. […]
Canvas People Brings Harmony Laden Alt Rock to ATX Music Scene
It was 11 p.m. on a school night, and the energy at Stubb’s Indoors was winding down. Thursday night was flirting with Friday morning as the still-healthy crowd milled about and chatted. Drink orders were being rushed out before last call. The crowd was attentive, but distracted. But when Austin original Canvas People hit the […]
Mean Eyed Cat Brings Spirit of Johnny Cash to West 5th Street
For 90% of the world, there’s only one Man in Black. Forget the Will Smith movies; ignore the X-Files. Johnny Cash, one of country music’s original rebels, is the only one who matters. While you can trek to Nashville to pay homage, there’s a joint right here in Austin that honors the legend through its décor, drinks […]
Yard Bar Creates Dream Playground for Doggies and Their Owners
Mr. Ming was looking to get outdoors. After a long holiday season spent watching his humans shop, wrap presents and go out, it was his turn. His time to sniff, bark and be merry. Enter Yard Bar, Austin’s newest venue for furry friends to run, jump and be social. By combining food, drink and a variety […]
8 Fun Ways to Get Fit in Austin During 2016
Fair warning: I am not a fitness guru. Between writing for three blogs, weekly visits to Alamo Drafthouse and an unhealthy obsession with “Fallout 4,” my life is a relatively sedentary one. My weekly exercise consists of long walks around town that inevitably end up at a craft beer bar. And I can’t stand gyms. […]
Your Guide to a Memorable Austin Christmas Staycation
Friends, food and family. The three F’s of the holiday season. Amid the chaos, lights and Amazon wish lists, there’s one constant: the old-fashioned family get-together. A chance to reconnect with the ones you love. But not everybody heads home for the holidays. For whatever reason, many of us will be hanging out in Austin […]
Casa de Glaze Delivers Sweet Treats by Bicycle
Whenever you’re rambling around downtown Austin, you’re guaranteed to see something new. Be it a local artist selling paintings, a brand new food truck or a spellbinding street performer, there’s no shortage of cool things to discover. It’s how we roll. So, when I discovered a bakery selling cupcakes from the back of a bike last week, I […]
Adelbert’s Brewery Crafts Classic Belgian Beer With ATX Kick
Walking into the taproom at Adelbert’s Brewery is like stumbling upon a country chic party. Hip music fills the air. Dart boards, foosball and ping pong tables stand ready to be played. Racks full of barrels containing sleeping beer, some resting for weeks, others for years, serves as the back wall. An inviting combination of warm and […]
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