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Grown-Up Spelling Bee Propels Literacy Coalition of Central Texas

April 30, 2013 by Brittany Highland Leave a Comment

Great Grown Up Spelling Bee at Zach Theatre

The 10th Annual Great Grown-Up Spelling Bee took place at the Zach Theatre

Do you take for granted your ability to read and write? Whether you do or not, this statistic will blow your mind: 1 in 5 native, English-speaking adults in Central Texas can’t read or write well enough to fill out a job application.

Founded in 2001, the Literacy Coalition of Central Texas is doing something to change this startling fact. This local organization exists to improve the quality of literacy education in our area, and to increase its availability for those who need it. It’s a centralized hub that coordinates with more than 70 literacy programs in the Austin area.

As with any non-profit, fundraising is always a requirement. Ten years ago, the Literacy Coalition came up with a fun way to raise money, while providing a unique night of entertainment for [Read more…]

Filed Under: Et Cetera, Non-Profits

After Decade on the Drag, Toy Joy Announces Downtown Move

April 25, 2013 by Brittany Highland 22 Comments

Toy Joy Austin Texas

Located at Guadalupe and 29th St. for more than a decade, Toy Joy is relocating to downtown Austin this summer

After the last week of May 2013, you won’t be able to find Toy Joy on Guadalupe anymore.

Rumors have been circling for the past few months, but the iconic local toy store just officially announced a move to downtown Austin.

Toy Joy has called 2900 Guadalupe St. its home for over a decade, just north of The University of Texas campus.

The reason for the move? Ownership shares in an official press release [Read more…]

Filed Under: Discoveries, Local Business Tagged With: downtown

AMP Awards Showcase Shakey Graves, Mother Falcon & Friends at Moody

April 24, 2013 by Brittany Highland 2 Comments

Austin Music People UnGala at Moody Theater

Entering the Moody Theater for AMP UnGala

Through her work as Executive Director for Austin Music People, Jennifer Houlihan is devoted to advocacy and fundraising for the Austin music industry. She keeps a finger on the pulse of the industry’s well-being and does her part to ensure its growth. “The music community is the cultural soul of Austin, an economic engine contributing more than $1.6 billion a year to the local economy.”

But Houlihan’s no Atlas and she can’t do it alone. So on April 21, 2013, Austin Music People (AMP) hosted its largest fundraiser of the year at the Moody Theater, home to Austin City Limits. The turn-out for AMP UnGala was high. Who can stay away from talent like Shakey Graves and Bright Light Social Hour, and well-known local industry staples like Margaret Moser (Austin Chronicle) and Laurie Gallardo (KUT)? [Read more…]

Filed Under: Entertainment, Music

Join Us: Support Local Down Syndrome Association at Pack the Zach

April 17, 2013 by Brittany Highland 4 Comments

Zach Scott Theatre in Austin

Zach Scott Theatre in Austin

If you’re looking to party for a cause, join us in two weeks at the recently renovated Zach Theatre, for Pack the Zach. This exciting annual event is the most important fundraiser of the year for the Down Syndrome Association of Central Texas (DSACT).

We can’t wait to show our support for DSACT on May 2, 2013. The event runs from 7-10 PM, and a lot of worthwhile fun will be packed into three short hours!

What to Expect

There’s so much for you to expect this year’s Pack the Zach event. It’s definitely encouraging to see so many community businesses volunteer to show up, create a memorable evening, and make a difference for local families! [Read more…]

Filed Under: Et Cetera, Non-Profits

Famous Buried People, Best Kept Secrets and Don’t-Miss Views of Austin

April 12, 2013 by Brittany Highland 2 Comments

Lou Neff Point View of Downtown Austin

Find a gorgeous view of downtown Austin from Lou Neff Point

Click the Play button on the podcast player above to listen to this week’s episode of the Austinot Podcast!

The rollercoaster weather over the past couple of weeks is definitely worth the sunshine we’re going to get this weekend!

Our weekend pick is definitely the Burnet Bluebonnet Festival, but you can find a bunch of other options on our Austin Events Calendar. The other weekend-planning resource we keep updated for you is our #ATXweekend hashtag on Twitter.

But since the weekend hasn’t quite started yet and you may be stuck inside for a few more hours, our Austinot Podcast episode is here to help you pass the time!

Check out our questions for this week’s episode: [Read more…]

Filed Under: Podcasts

Slades Wake Is Ultimate Guide for Local Lake Lovers

April 9, 2013 by Brittany Highland Leave a Comment

Slades Wake LogoWhether you’re a casual lake-goer or a hardcore water sports enthusiast, we’ve discovered an exciting new resource that’ll make your next local lake visit more enjoyable.

Slades Wake is the entrepreneurial venture of University of Texas graduate, Courtney Slade. Following graduation, Courtney took a hiatus to travel across the continental United States and abroad. A large part of her adventuring included sports like snow boarding and surfing. But when she returned home to Austin, she realized that there was no comprehensive resource for outdoor enthusiasts who wanted to enjoy lake sports and activities in the Austin area. [Read more…]

Filed Under: Discoveries, Local Business

Cowboy Boots, Poetry & Food Challenges in Austin on the Austinot Podcast

April 5, 2013 by Brittany Highland Leave a Comment

Open Mic Poetry at Kick Butt Coffee

Kick Butt Coffee is one spot in town where you can find live poetry readings

Click Play on the podcast player above to listen to this week’s episode of the Austinot Podcast!

Due to a painful dental procedure yesterday, today’s podcast episode almost didn’t happen. But we received so many good questions from our community this past week and we just couldn’t let y’all down!

Remember, our new format for the weekly Austinot Podcast has us featuring Austinites and their burning questions about the city.

Ready to hear what questions we answer this week? [Read more…]

Filed Under: Podcasts

Milk + Honey Trades Up Downtown While Nurturing Reputation for Quality

April 3, 2013 by Brittany Highland Leave a Comment

Spring specials at Milk + Honey downtown

Inviting spring specials at Milk + Honey downtown

The spa and salon arena in Austin is competitive. Consumers have their choice between large establishments that can easily provide a day’s worth of pampering, and smaller venues that excel in a particular set of services.

Many spas offer the familiar facials and massages, so most customers ultimately end up basing their loyalty on the finer details.

With two locations in the Austin area and another dedicated salon location at the Arboretum, Milk + Honey has the details down, with critical acclaim that testifies to their excellence. [Read more…]

Filed Under: Discoveries, Local Business Tagged With: cesar chavez, downtown

Ben Livingston Livens Austin Community Through Music and Neon Art

April 2, 2013 by Brittany Highland 1 Comment

Ben Livingston Continental Club Gallery 2013

Ben Livingston and the That’s What She Said band at Continental Club Gallery

We have eyes to appreciate the icons that contribute to our local pride: murals that tourists take home on t-shirts, the buildings that compose our recognizable downtown skyline, the beloved local businesses that we would stand in front of bulldozers to protect.

But partly because so many Austinites are recent additions to the city, and partly because many of the most integral community architects work quietly behind the scenes, we don’t always know where credit is due.

Ben Livingston’s fingerprints decorate Austin and his musical sound has been heard literally around the world. A biographic tome could be written about his adventures and talents – and I would gladly volunteer as the first reader – but an exhaustive tale of Livingston’s life is beyond the scope of this Austinot article. Instead, my goal is to acquaint a new generation of Austinites with a neighbor worth knowing. [Read more…]

Filed Under: Entertainment, Music

Weirdest Austin 5Ks, Best Chill Music Venues & Worst Weather on Record

March 29, 2013 by Brittany Highland 2 Comments

Electric Run Austin 5Ks

The Electric Run is a weird 5K that’s coming to Austin tomorrow, March 30th

Click on the Play button above to listen to this week’s episode of the Austinot Podcast!

Thanks to everyone who took the time to send in their Austin questions this week! From weird Austin 5Ks to chill music venues, you’ve asked us to cover some great topics on today’s episode!

Though we received a lot of fascinating questions, we picked the ones we thought would be most interesting to the Austinot community as a whole. Here they are: [Read more…]

Filed Under: Austinot Podcast, Podcasts

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