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Austin Aquarium Coming to North Austin This Year

Posted on August 20, 2013 by Brittany Highland

Austin Aquarium Giant Pacific Octopus

Editor’s Note, August 26, 2013: We were originally excited about the new Austin Aquarium and looking forward to its opening this year. But as news about the Covinos’ questionable business practices continues to come to light, we feel the need to protect our community and our reputation by officially stating that we do not endorse the […]

Filed Under: Activities, Discoveries

Big Announcement: Winner of the 2013 Austinot T-Shirt Design Contest

Posted on August 19, 2013 by Brittany Highland

Austinot T-Shirt Design Contest Winner

The first annual Austinot T-Shirt Design Contest was launched on June 13, 2013 with a Grand Prize package valued at over $2,000. We closed the contest last week with twenty-seven entries. We’re grateful to everyone who took the time to create and submit a design! In choosing a winner, we (Eric and Brittany) were looking […]

Filed Under: Et Cetera

Food for Thought Event to Aid Dropout Prevention Programs in Austin

Posted on August 13, 2013 by Brittany Highland

Communities In Schools Central Texas Food for Thought Event

The 18th annual Food for Thought event is coming up on September 12, 2013 at Austin Music Hall. From 6-9 PM, 650 guests will enjoy food samples created by 22 of the best chefs from prominent restaurants in Austin. This palette-pleasing evening serves an important purpose. It’s the biggest fundraiser of the year for Communities […]

Filed Under: Et Cetera, Non-Profits Tagged With: non-profit

That Food Trailer with the Giant Cupcake on Top Isn’t Overrated

Posted on August 7, 2013 by Brittany Highland

Hey Cupcake Austin Texas

I never pictured myself driving all the way across town to buy a cupcake. But once you try Hey Cupcake!, I’m sure you’ll understand my craving. Started almost six years ago out of a trailer on South Congress, Hey Cupcake! now has a total of four locations in the Austin area: -The original SoCo trailer -A […]

Filed Under: Food, Food & Drink Tagged With: burnet, soco

Hilah’s Texas Kitchen: Bringing Texas’ Rich Food History to Life

Posted on August 5, 2013 by Brittany Highland

Czech Stop on Hilah's Texas Kitchen

Austin food blogger and beloved YouTube personality Hilah Johnson recently launched a video series that I think you’ll love as much as I do. In twelve episodes of Hilah’s Texas Kitchen, Hilah visits locations across Texas, samples their food, then takes you back to her kitchen and shows you how to recreate the food yourself. […]

Filed Under: Food, Food & Drink

Red Bull Sound Select Showcases Local Musicians in Free Monthly Concerts

Posted on August 1, 2013 by Brittany Highland

Gentlemen Rogues at Red Bull Sound Select Austin

It’s fabulous when big companies choose to support our local scene, so I’m all about Red Bull’s recent expansion into Austin with their Red Bull Sound Select program. Red Bull Sound Select is hitting cities around the country, using national music acts to increase fan support for local musicians. Red Bull Sound Select concerts will […]

Filed Under: Entertainment, Music

Never Run Out of Things to Do and See at Gorgeous Inks Lake State Park

Posted on July 31, 2013 by Brittany Highland

Inks Lake State Park Swimming

I can’t get enough of Texas state parks, especially during the heat of summer. Just over an hour from downtown Austin, Inks Lake State Park outside of Burnet is a must-see destination. The park spans more than 1,200 acres, offering a wide range of activities for guests. Also, the lake stays at a constant level, so […]

Filed Under: Austinot Loves, Day Trips, Discoveries Tagged With: burnet tx, hiking, outdoors, swimming, texas state parks

Houston Zoo Exceeds Expectations Offering Full Day of Fun

Posted on July 11, 2013 by Brittany Highland

Giraffe at Houston Zoo

I’ve been to some of the larger and more reputable zoos in the country, including the San Diego Zoo, Woodland Park Zoo in Seattle and the Rio Grande Zoo in Albuquerque (surprisingly, a huge and awesome zoo). But during my recent vacation outside Austin, I saw exhibits and had experiences at the Houston Zoo that […]

Filed Under: Day Trips, Discoveries

Our Day of Exploration at Space Center Houston

Posted on July 5, 2013 by Brittany Highland

Space Center Houston Shuttle

We’ve been on the road with the kids since last month, vacationing in areas not too far from Austin. I’ll be selecting some of the highlights to share with you this summer, in hopes that you’ll make a day trip yourself! Last week, we stayed on Lake Conroe, north of Houston. Our friends at Buick […]

Filed Under: Day Trips, Discoveries Tagged With: for kids

Austin Involved: Your Opportunity to Make Austin Better

Posted on July 2, 2013 by Brittany Highland

Austin Involved Volunteer Membership Program

If you’ve been curious about how you can give back to the Austin community on a regular basis, and simultaneously spend time with like-minded people, I’ve found the organization for you. Austin Involved, a local program run by I Live Here, I Give Here, allows its members to vote for and support one fantastic Austin […]

Filed Under: Activities, Discoveries, Et Cetera, Non-Profits

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