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Austin Jazz: Church on Monday Event with Elias Haslanger and Friends

Posted on April 23, 2013 by Eric Highland

Elias Haslanger Austin Jazz

Jazz is restless, it won’t stay put and it never will. -J. J. Johnson, Trombonist While most seasoned musicians agree that jazz is difficult to define, few deny its worldwide appeal. With standard elements like improvisation and group interaction, this genre of music attracts the very best musicians to collaborate with one another. There are several weekly […]

Filed Under: Entertainment, Music Tagged With: soco

Bandana Ball Gives Hope to Children & Their Families in Central Texas

Posted on March 27, 2013 by Eric Highland

The Hester Family at 2013 Bandana Ball Austin

Twirling and dancing on the lush green grass of Wild Onion Ranch, a little girl was wearing heart shaped sunglasses and sporting a smile that could melt a heart of stone. Though she was surrounded by a thousand other people, including philanthropists, press members, and even celebrities, she was clearly the star of the show. […]

Filed Under: Austinot Loves, Discoveries, Entertainment, Events Tagged With: non-profit

Search for the Best Burger Joint in Austin: Cover 3

Posted on March 21, 2013 by Eric Highland

Cover 3 Bar and Grill Austin

If you’ve been looking for the best burgers in Austin, you’ve come to the right place. This post is part of a series on the Austinot. Remember, I’m looking at not only the burgers, but the experience as a whole. You’ll always get an honest take on the burger joints I visit. I’m not on any burger joint’s payroll. […]

Filed Under: Food, Food & Drink Tagged With: anderson lane, bars, best burger joint in austin

Flyboard in Austin: Ever Want to Fly Like Iron Man?

Posted on March 14, 2013 by Eric Highland

Flyboarding on Lake Travis in Austin

Hollywood blockbusters tease our sense of adventure with enticing special effects. The imagination revs up when we see gadgets like Marty McFly’s hoverboard in Part II and Part III of Back to the Future. Even though the technology may not exist in the real world, our desire to experience the fantastical is alive and well. Face it. If you could […]

Filed Under: Activities, Discoveries

The Buzz Mill Brings Lumberjack Life to East Austin

Posted on March 11, 2013 by Eric Highland

The Buzz Mill Austin Texas

Beavers coming out of the woodwork (literally), subdued mason jar lighting hanging from the rafters, a huge outdoor yard, BBQ from one of the most famous pits in history, fruit-infused liquor, all-you-can-eat flapjack breakfast for $5, free Wi-Fi, full bar, coffee, open 24/7…should I go on? Anyone who keeps up with the Austin scene has […]

Filed Under: Drink, Food & Drink Tagged With: bars, coffee shops, eastside

Toy Joy: Austin Icon and Worldwide Phenomenon

Posted on March 4, 2013 by Eric Highland

Toy Joy in Austin, Texas

Few Austinites can avoid nostalgic recognition when the famed name of Toy Joy is spoken. It’s an Austin icon that has been exuding weirdness and evoking happiness for decades. But Toy Joy’s reach is most definitely not limited to Austin. Shipping worldwide, Toy Joy has throngs of fans across the globe.

Filed Under: Discoveries, Local Business

Best Austin Food Trucks: Pecos Tacos

Posted on February 27, 2013 by Eric Highland

Pecos Tacos Austin Food Truck

The Austinot is consistently asked about where to find the best Austin food trucks. So we’ve decided to start a search for the best in town. As we run across Austin food trucks that we feel should be on this list, we’ll let you know. All of the posts in this series will start with “Best Austin […]

Filed Under: Food, Food & Drink Tagged With: best austin food trucks

Best Austin Food Trucks: Big Fat Greek Gyros

Posted on February 14, 2013 by Eric Highland

Big Fat Greek Gyros Food Truck

Editor’s Note: Big Fat Greek Gyros has moved to the food truck park on Rainey Street. The Austinot is consistently asked about where to find the best Austin food trucks. So we’ve decided to start a search for the best in town. As we run across Austin food trucks that we like, we’ll let you know. […]

Filed Under: Food, Food & Drink Tagged With: best austin food trucks, rainey

Experience Unique Cajun Dining at Razzoo’s Cajun Cafe in Round Rock

Posted on February 7, 2013 by Eric Highland

Razzoo's Cajun Cafe Patio in Round Rock

Ever ripped the tail off a properly spiced crawfish or taken a bite into some tender alligator meat? If you have, your mouth is probably watering already. If you’ve never had a chance to try these Cajun staples and they sound a bit too strange for you, don’t knock it ’til you try it. The […]

Filed Under: Food, Food & Drink Tagged With: round rock

13th Annual Austin Disc Golf Ice Bowl This Saturday at Zilker Park

Posted on January 31, 2013 by Eric Highland

Austin Ice Bowl Disc Golf Throw

Disc golf is one of those sports that almost everyone can play, that builds community, and is cost-effective to boot. If you’ve never played a round of disc golf, don’t think it’s as difficult as golf. Sometimes comparing it to golf throws people off, pun intended, because people think you need years of practice to […]

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