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5 Best Holiday Events at Texas State Parks Near Austin

December 14, 2012 by Brittany Highland Leave a Comment

Enjoy the Jingle Bell Jaunt at beautiful Inks Lake State Park

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In Texas, we’re blessed to have a wealth of natural beauty, historical perspective and leisure-time entertainment contained within the boundaries of our Texas State Parks. Fortunately for us, our state parks aren’t taking a break for the holiday season! In fact, Texas State Parks all over Texas have special events and activities planned for this special time of year. [Read more…]

Gifts that Give Holiday Market Starts Today at Pine Street Station

December 7, 2012 by Brittany Highland Leave a Comment

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Not to send you into panic mode, but there are only 18 shopping days left before Christmas! If you’re like me, you may be stumped about what to get for those people who have everything. Or you may be holding out for a unique and beautiful gift that shows that you really put some effort in!

For either case, it sounds like you need to visit the Gifts that Give Holiday Market today or tomorrow. It’s happening at Pine Street Station, where the HOPE Farmers’ Market happens every Sunday (5th St. and Waller). [Read more…]

Help Portrait Austin Provides Family Portraits to Austinites in Need

December 3, 2012 by Brittany Highland 5 Comments

Help-Portrait photographer in Fayetteville, AR

I recently went to great lengths to find matching picture frames of different sizes to put together a collection of my favorite family photos, from Eric’s side of the family and mine. The finished product was a beautiful collage that represented our history, precious memories and family pride.

Though we may stop and look at these photos every once in a while, we eventually take them for granted. But what if your economic status left you without the means to get keepsake photos taken of your family? Yes, they’re inaccessible luxuries for some. [Read more…]

Eat Drink Local Week Inspires Austinites to Expand Their Palate

November 30, 2012 by Brittany Highland 2 Comments

Kick off Eat Drink Local Week tomorrow morning at the SFC Farmers’ Market downtown

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Old news: Austin is big on local. But we still tend to get into routines, visiting our favorite restaurants, eating our favorite meals and only occasionally stepping outside the bounds of the familiar. Part of the problem – at least for me – is that I don’t want to go out of my way to try something new…and then be disappointed.

Eat Drink Local Week is my solution for you. Edible Austin has put together an amazing, week-long event with the help of many local businesses and organizations. This is your opportunity to tour and taste local restaurants, urban farms and farmers’ market vendors that you have never experienced before. You’ll enjoy the experience even more once you know that your participation in this week-long event supports the Sustainable Food Center and youth development program Urban Roots. [Read more…]

We’re Round Rock Honey Beekeepers for a Day, You Can Do It Too

November 28, 2012 by Brittany Highland Leave a Comment

“There’s no graceful way to put on a bee suit,” one of my guides assured me as I awkwardly suited up inside Round Rock Honey’s warehouse. She’s seen her share of eager beekeeper novices, having taught bee keeping classes for the public during the summer, and for home school and other groups year-round.

Round Rock Honey founder Konrad Bouffard joined us, and together we drove a short distance to a group of bee hives. They sit in plain sight of a busy road, but theft is rarely a threat or concern. Few people are equipped to face a hive full of angry bees, no matter how much they’re craving honey.

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Movember Isn’t Over Yet! Strut Your Mo-Stuff at These Austin Events

November 23, 2012 by Brittany Highland Leave a Comment

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It’s a bit harder to tell when Movember hits Austin because weird moustaches dot our landscape every time of the year.

But this international movement in support of men’s health is in full swing, and there are still a bunch of Movember Austin events to participate in before the month ends. You can check out our podcast episode for all the details. Here are the basics: [Read more…]

Win Overnight Stay at The Westin La Cantera Hill Country Resort

November 20, 2012 by Brittany Highland 282 Comments

East Austin Studio Tour Exposes Matchless Artistry on Eastside

November 19, 2012 by Brittany Highland 4 Comments

Revival Cycles on Bolm Rd.

I was at a house party in East Austin last week, and one of my friends told me, “I’ve never been this far east before!”

I’m not surprised. Years ago when I was at UT, the common recommendation was to stay away from the eastside. The area was old and “not safe.”

These descriptions still apply to parts of Austin’s eastside, but those who venture under I-35 to previously unexplored territory are surprised by what they find. Good food, unique local businesses, nightlife and a vibrant art community are right on our doorstep, with a flavor all their own.

One of the best representations of the underrated beauty of the eastside was displayed [Read more…]

DJ Z-Trip Rocks Out Speakeasy Tonight for F1 Kick Off

November 16, 2012 by Brittany Highland 2 Comments

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Though there are parties all over town tonight, our pick is the F1 Weekend Kick-Off Party at Speakeasy on the Avenue. World famous, award winning DJ Z-Trip will be in the house, and a DJ of his caliber will make for an awesome night. Check [Read more…]

Can’t Make It to Naples This Week? Try House Pizzeria

November 7, 2012 by Brittany Highland Leave a Comment

Editor’s Note: House Pizzeria closed on Sept. 24, 2017.

When you want to find a new restaurant, you come to The Austinot. But when we want to find a new restaurant, where can we go for help? We rely a lot on word of mouth, tracking the buzz around town. But, admittedly, we have been known to reference Yelp for customer-sourced reviews and recommendations.

On one such day, Austinot Eric had a desperate craving for pizza. Everyone knows about Home Slice in SoCo, and we also love Little Deli in Crestview, but we wanted to try something new. Through Yelp, we discovered [Read more…]

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