Finding your groove in the Austin restaurant scene is a challenge. With hundreds of amazing eateries slinging booze and food, aspiring businesses need a unique hook to stand out from the crowd. Enter Oz. Tap House, northwest Austin’s newest beer garden. By combining a state-of-the-art self-service tap wall with a rock star menu of pub […]
AFS Cinema Is a North Austin Haven for Local Film Fans
Austin film fans have a host of options. From dine-in multiplexes like Alamo Drafthouse and Moviehouse, to small format screens like Galaxy and Violet Crown, there’s no lack of options. A stalwart supporter of local cinema, Austin Film Society’s new theater is carving its own niche by delivering the charm of a traditional art house theater, […]
Kady Rain Reigns as Austin’s Pop Music Queen
From the age of 13, Austin native Kady Rain knew she wanted to sing. During her formative years, she channeled her creative energies into everything from music camp to her own high school band. But it wasn’t until her split with a local sludge metal band did she settle on her current pop direction.
5 Things to Do in Austin During the 5 Days Before New Year’s Eve
Congrats! You’ve survived the holidays! With the presents unpacked, dinners finished, and eggnog drained from every fridge, many may take the week between Christmas and New Year’s to curl up and Netflix binge. But not you, stalwart seeker of holiday fun! Whether you’re thirsty for a cocktail and a conversation, or a parent sick of […]
Black Fret Awards $250,000 to Austin Musicians at 2018 Black Ball
It’s tough to be a musician in the Live Music Capital of the World. On any given night, world-class artists ply their trade for the contents of a tip jar. Award-winning singers hold down regular jobs. Venues that find pride in treating artists fairly close the doors in favor of no-cover bars with a makeshift […]
Family Business Beer Company Defies Expectations With Quality and Vibe
When an actor with a rabid cult following opens a brewery in Central Texas, it’s not just local news. It becomes a national sensation. Within a week of opening the doors, Family Business Beer Company, co-owned by Jensen Ackles of “Supernatural” fame, exploded in popularity. It also drew the ire of a small, but vocal, […]
Willie Nelson Delivers Classic Set During 18th Austin City Limits Taping
As I stood at an upright table overlooking 2nd Street and Guadalupe on the Moody Theater balcony, a chilling thought ran through my head: I didn’t know much about Willie Nelson. To Austinites with half an ear, the notion is blasphemy. How could any music reviewer worth his salt not know the King of Outlaw […]
Moviehouse Elevates the Cinema Experience With Comfort, Cuisine, and Care
Love you to pieces, Amazon Prime, but there’s something magical about going to the movies. Whether it’s the communal experience of watching a film with a large audience or the sheer size of the screen, “Netflix and chill” will never fully replace the old school theater experience. But the formula can always be improved upon. […]
10 Things to Do With Toddlers in Austin
Looking for things to do with toddlers in Austin? You are in the right place. Read on to find out! Any parent of a toddler has asked this question with a sigh of soul-crushing dread: What are we going to do today? Coloring books? All scribbled on and ripped up. Watch “Moana” for the 80th […]
Gina Chavez Leans Into Songwriting With First Album Release Since 2014
It was love at first strum. Three years ago during SXSW 2016, Gina Chavez played an early evening set at Sidewinder. Knowing her reputation alone, I showed up as a newbie. An hour later, I walked away a fan. With a stylish and exuberant brand, melding samba, cumbia, and Latin influences, Gina Chavez has rocketed […]
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