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Oz. Tap House Adds Clever Twist to Craft Beer Bar Concept With Self-service Tap Wall

Posted on February 11, 2019 by Bill Tucker

Oz Tap House Craft Beer Flight in Austin

Oz. Tap House gives you the freedom to go from flight to pint in a matter of minutes (Credit: Bill Tucker)

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 favorites, this Four Points spot is poised to become a neighborhood favorite. [Read more…]

AFS Cinema Is a North Austin Haven for Local Film Fans

Posted on January 28, 2019 by Bill Tucker

The entry way to AFS Cinema invites movie lovers into a world of art and beauty (Credit: Ellen Bruxvoort)

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, with a distinctly Austin vibe. [Read more…]

Kady Rain Reigns as Austin’s Pop Music Queen

Posted on January 16, 2019 by Bill Tucker

Kady Rain Show at Historic Scoot Inn Austin

Kady Rain’s sparkling set at Historic Scoot Inn was an evening of high energy fun and beautiful music

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.

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5 Things to Do in Austin During the 5 Days Before New Year’s Eve

Posted on December 26, 2018 by Bill Tucker

Pennybacker Bridge along Capital of Texas Highway (Credit: Rock Studios)

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 kids running up the walls, there’s plenty to do in Austin between Dec. 26-30, 2018. We’ve picked one event a day to keep the good times going during the season’s down-time. [Read more…]

Black Fret Awards $250,000 to Austin Musicians at 2018 Black Ball

Posted on December 10, 2018 by Bill Tucker

Black Ball 2018 was a celebration of music, giving, and community (Credit: Bill Tucker)

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 stage in the corner.

Enter Black Fret. By building a community of industry folks and music lovers, with a heart of keeping Austin music alive and well, this nonprofit provides an answer to the issues plaguing the local music scene. And on the Dec. 7 Black Ball extravaganza at the Moody Theater, Black Fret awarded $250,000 to deserving musicians. It was an evening of giving, music, and all around good vibes. [Read more…]

Family Business Beer Company Defies Expectations With Quality and Vibe

Posted on November 27, 2018 by Bill Tucker

Flight of Family Business Beer Company’s core lineup (Credit: Bill Tucker)

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, corner of the Austin beer scene.

The narrative was silly one: how dare some tiny brewery in Dripping Springs get more popular than Jester King, all because it has a celebrity owner? Could this upstart brewery in a market full of them possibly meet the expectations set by its social media reach? [Read more…]

Willie Nelson Delivers Classic Set During 18th Austin City Limits Taping

Posted on November 21, 2018 by Bill Tucker

Willie Nelson Austin City Limits Taping 2018

Willie Nelson enjoyed every minute of his Austin City Limits taping on Nov. 19, 2018
(Credit: Scott Newton/courtesy of KLRU-TV)

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 Country’s body of work? His statue is outside the dang theater.

Walking to my seat, I knew this was no longer a simple concert for me. It was a crash course on a living legend, plying his trade for the 18th time on the Austin City Limits stage. True to form, he did not disappoint. [Read more…]

Moviehouse Elevates the Cinema Experience With Comfort, Cuisine, and Care

Posted on November 12, 2018 by Bill Tucker

Moviehouse & Eatery’s Southwest Bowl adds a touch of spice to a sizable portion of chicken, rice, and veggies
(Credit: Bill Tucker)

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. By combining the comforts of home with top-notch eats and a cinema experience that rivals the best in the industry, Moviehouse & Eatery is rapidly becoming Austin’s new go-to for a dine-in movie going experience. [Read more…]

10 Things to Do With Toddlers in Austin

Posted on October 29, 2018 by Bill Tucker

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 time? He’s over it. Play with the dozens of toy cars he’s acquired in two short years of life? Either stuffed under the couch or tossed in the toilet.

Luckily, Austin has dozens of outings designed with little ones in mind. From splash pads, to parks, to trails lined with towering dinosaurs.

Things to do with Toddlers in Austin

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Gina Chavez Leans Into Songwriting With First Album Release Since 2014

Posted on October 24, 2018 by Bill Tucker

Gina Chavez looking onward as she releases her latest EP “Lightbeam” (Credit: Juice Consulting)

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 to the upper echelon of Austin’s music scene. And with her first record in four years, she’s refined her sound into something groovy, moving, and magical. [Read more…]

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