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Top 5 Ways to Give Back For Thanksgiving 2021 in Austin

Posted on November 22, 2021 by Bill Tucker

Operation Turkey Austin

More than the preamble to the holiday crazy, Thanksgiving is a perfect time to slow down, share a meal, and reflect. It’s also a great time to give back to our community. With our hearts and thoughts pointed to those less fortunate, here’s 5 great ways to give back in Austin this Thanksgiving 2021. Ways […]

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ACL Festival 2021 Week One – In Pictures

Posted on October 4, 2021 by Bill Tucker

ACL 2021 kicked off this past weekend and the fans were treated to some amazing music & of course fun partying! Check out Week One in Pictures. A wild weekend of sun, sounds, and sensational music, ACL Festival started with some weather and finished off with the sort of scorching day that one expects from […]

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Austin Artists At ACL Fest 2021 – The Ultimate Guide

Posted on September 28, 2021 by Bill Tucker

Ray Benson ACL Fest 2018

Agree or disagree, as of this article, ACL Fest 2021 is on and ready to rock. As always, this world class event features some of finest artists from Austin. While most of the lesser known names require early arrival, seeing a local artist play on a massive festival stage is a sight to behold. Here’s […]

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Best Fried Chicken in Austin – 5 Juicy Picks Around ATX

Posted on September 26, 2021 by Bill Tucker

Best Fried Chicken in Austin

Crispy, chewy and juicy, fried chicken is the perfect comfort food. Whether you’re into chicken fried steak, diving in by the bucketful or chomping on wings, this deep fried goodness never goes out of style. Austin is no stranger to the art of oil, breading or poultry, so here are five great spots to get […]

Filed Under: Food, Food & Drink

Austin City Limits Music Festival 2021: The Ultimate ACL Guide By a Local

Posted on September 11, 2021 by Bill Tucker

For almost twenty years, the Austin City Limits Music Festival has served as a cornerstone of our yearly concert calendar. A sprawling two weekend event during early October, some of the best national and local acts in the world make Austin their temporary home. This year, in spite of the ongoing pandemic, the show will […]

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Top 10 Live Music Venues in Austin

Posted on August 30, 2021 by Bill Tucker

CAPYAC Band at The Parish in Austin

While the world’s still wrestling with the realities of COVID-19, our music community is still a great place to experience live music in Austin. Whether it’s classic joints or new, hip locations, music is best enjoyed with a crowd of people. Here’s ten of our favorites. NOTE: In light of the ongoing pandemic, it’s important […]

Filed Under: Entertainment, Music Tagged With: live music

10 Best BBQ Places in Austin – Top Barbeque Restaurants

Posted on July 23, 2021 by Bill Tucker

BBQ holds a sacred place in the pantheon of Austin food-stuffs. As the crowning point in the Texas Trinity (Tex-Mex, breakfast tacos, BBQ), smoked meat goes beyond foodie culture. It’s integral to the fabric of what makes Austin “Austin.”

Filed Under: Food Tagged With: barbecue, bbq, brisket, chicken, Coopers, food, Franklins, meat, restaurants, sausage, smoked

Classic Game Fest: More Than a Trip Down Memory Lane

Posted on July 20, 2021 by Bill Tucker

When COVID-19 hit in March of 2020, it devoured events like a termite chews through wood. The rash of cancellations made sense given the seriousness of the pandemic, but it still stung thousands of organizers, venue owners, and attendees. Classic Game Fest, a yearly celebration of all things retro videogames, was one of the casualties. […]

Filed Under: Activities, Events Tagged With: culture, events, video games

Black Fret Keeps Live Music Alive With a New Festival

Posted on May 12, 2021 by Bill Tucker

For more than eight years, Black Fret supported the Austin music community with an unstoppable sense of purpose and accomplishment. When COVID brought live music to a near standstill, many of us wondered who would step up and take a stand. Black Fret came to the table and their brand new music festival, “Keep Live […]

Filed Under: Arts, Events, Music, Non-Profits Tagged With: Austin, black fret, COVID, festival, live, music, nonprofit

Austin Gilgronis Rugby Brings Intense Action to Bold Stadium

Posted on April 15, 2021 by Bill Tucker

As a life long East Coaster turned Austinite, rugby’s been a mystery. Outside of catching a match at a British pub at 11:00 AM or the rare highlight on TV, this punishing yet fascinating sport has been lost on me. And I think if I took an informal poll, most locals would feel the same […]

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