Cap City Comedy Club is my favorite place in town. That’s saying a lot, considering the number of businesses and establishments I’ve written about during my time with The Austinot. But I said it and I stand by it.
Esther’s Follies Summer Camps Teach Fine Art of Vaudeville
For 38 years, Esther’s Follies has been doing an important job for the city of Austin by blending old school Vaudeville shenanigans with political satire. Now they’re excited about training a new generation in the beloved art form that gave us Charlie Chaplin, Buster Keaton and The Three Stooges with School of Comedy summer camps. 38 Years […]
Moontower Comedy Festival Is Back with Over 100 Comedians
It’s Christmas in April for me because Moontower Comedy Festival is back. I’m wringing my hands in anticipation. Here’s what you can expect from the festival this year, running April 22-25, 2015. Moontower Returns to Downtown Austin Now it it’s fourth year, Moontower Comedy Fest is taking over 11 venues, most of them in the downtown area. […]
Lonestar Round Up Will Make You Want to Sell Your Minivan
There are car shows that highlight shiny paint, big wheels and booming speakers. Then there’s Austin’s annual Lonestar Round Up, rocking chopped and channeled old school cars and reserving a special place for that epic garage build. This year’s event is taking place April 17-18, 2015, so start revving that engine.
Austin’s Jennifer Cunningham Hearts Art
As an artist, mother and comic book geek, Jennifer Cunningham is the embodiment of Austin, TX. Art from Early Age Her life long love of art started early. Despite life throwing her curve balls, Jennifer has never forgotten how it feels to create. In her own words, “I’ve been drawing and creating various things for as long as […]
4 Places to Have Fun in Austin, 80’s Style
The intersection of 183 and Burnet Road forms the epicenter of a half mile bubble of retro joy. If you were old enough to ride a bicycle in the 1980’s, this list of places to have fun in Austin should tickle the nostalgia center of your brain. Now you can roller skate, sing karaoke, bowl and visit an old […]
Austin Habitat for Humanity Gives Families Hand Up
Imagine you’re living with your family in a one bedroom apartment. No matter what you do, you can’t meet the requirements for a traditional mortgage. It’s frustrating to know you’re spinning in a hamster wheel – working and working but not getting anywhere. Think of the pride and sense of accomplishment you’d feel when you finally turned the […]
Austin Writers Bare Work in Progress at One Page Salon
Are you one of the many people who fear public speaking? Imagine how much scarier public speaking would be if you were reading something as personal as a self-authored piece of literature. Austin’s Owen Egerton has a safe and supportive event where people can do just that, and it’s called One Page Salon. It Started in a Living Room […]
Keep Austin Weird at Spider House Cafe and Ballroom
The Christmas lights are always on at Spider House Cafe. The funky atmosphere will grip you as soon as your foot is in the door, and the coffee drinks, full bar and food options will make you want to stay a while. Just next door, Spider House Ballroom keeps nightlife on an aggressive dose of […]
Buy, Repair, Ride the Ramp at Austin Bike Farm
Here’s a little something about me: I love two wheeled vehicles. Motorcycles, scooters, bicycles, etc. So when a buddy told me about Austin Bike Farm, my ears perked up and I had to check the place out. It was right up my alley. Leaving Dallas for North Austin After working in bike shops for 13 years, Owen […]
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