We love to support local businesses not only for economic reasons, or because their uniqueness is refreshing, but because locals tend to have a more personal touch. When it comes to our pets, we appreciate a personal touch more than ever. So kick the chain stores and make the drive to Research Blvd. and Burnet, […]
Community Giving and Eco-Friendly Garment Cleaning from EcoClean
70% of all perc used by traditional dry cleaners ends up in the environment. That’s bad. The EPA and the International Agency for Research on Cancer have concluded that this toxic cleaning agent, formally named perchloroethylene, likely causes cancer. By 2023, perc will be illegal in the state of California. When his daughter became sick from […]
Austin Mediterranean Festival Celebrates 80 Years This Weekend
Click Play on the podcast player above to listen to this week’s episode of the Austinot Podcast! We’re always looking for fun and unique Austin events to talk about on the Austinot. About a week ago, the St. Elias Mediterranean Festival asked the following question on our Facebook page:
Inherit Austin Tours Historic Downtown Deco Worth Keeping
What would you do if the Austin you know and love was being threatened by strip malls and national corporations? Large changes are easy to spot. But historical and cultural landmarks can be quietly replaced, one at a time, until our city’s architectural heritage is gone. Behind every old building is a special story. Without […]
Join The Oasis for an 80’s Party to Celebrate Its 30th Birthday
Click Play on the podcast player above to listen to this week’s episode of the Austinot Podcast! In 1982, Beau Theriot opened a small burger shop overlooking Lake Travis. Thirty years later, we know The Oasis as a pleasant getaway with a gorgeous view, offering much more than burgers! This Saturday night, September 22nd, The […]
Zhi Tea: Succeeding in Austin Through Perseverance and Integrity
Like many small businesses, Zhi Tea started with a risk and a dream. Five years later, the company is celebrating a milestone anniversary and enjoying the love and support of its hometown. Founding of Zhi Tea By 2007, Zhi Tea Founder Jeffrey Lorien had sold his house in New York and had left his corporate […]
Share Live Music Photos with New Vivogig App
You’re at a show. The band decides to come down from the stage and stand in the middle of the crowd to play an acoustic number. All of a sudden, they’re two feet away from you. What do you do? Pull out your phone and take a close-up.
Unique Farmers Market Experience at the Arboretum in North Austin
Editor’s Note: Unfortunately, the Great Hills Open Air Market shut down in May 2013. Click Play on the podcast player above to listen to this week’s episode of the Austinot Podcast. North Austinites, Austin families and foodies, there’s a new farmers market for your visiting enjoyment! Located under beautiful shade trees at the Arboretum, the […]
The People’s Gallery Promotes Local Artistry at Austin City Hall
If you’re an Austin artist, your work can be displayed at City Hall. All you need to do is apply…and be selected over nearly 400 of your peers. Think you got the chops? The People’s Gallery is in its 8th year at Austin City Hall and runs through January 10, 2013. The exhibition exists to […]
Awesome Austinot Version of How Stuff Is Made: Kong Screen Printing
Most of us go about our lives without giving much thought to how the common objects around us came into existence. For me, one of those objects is the screen printed t-shirt. Don’t worry, this isn’t going to turn into a rant against sweatshops. That’s Thursday’s post. Today on The Austinot, we’re highlighting a local business […]
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