Guest article by Ben Snyder Austin has long been known for its live music and indie film scene, and the Austin Music Video Festival succeeds in combining the two to present an impressive collection of music video screenings over four days. The inaugural Austin Music Video Festival will run September 16-19, 2015 in various venues across downtown Austin.
Keeping Austin Sweet at Sugar Mama’s Bakeshop
Guest article by Angela Bowers Imagine a world in which cupcakes, icing, cookies and sweets of all shapes and sizes fill your horizon. They taste as sweet as they look and live in a space equally as precious with comfortable couches, inviting music and adorable red and Tiffany blue décor.
East Side’s Ground Floor Theatre Celebrates Austin’s Diversity
Guest article by Dana Sayre Austin’s Ground Floor Theatre celebrates under-represented populations in Austin, broadening the diversity of the local theatre community. You might be familiar with Austin local Lisa Scheps from “Off the Stage and On the Air,” a radio show she hosts each Wednesday on KOOP 91.7. Her latest brainchild is Ground Floor Theatre, a new […]
Bat Fest 2015 to Celebrate Austin’s Unique Identity
Guest article by Dana Sayre More than 1.5 million Mexican free-tailed bats live under the Anne W. Richards Congress Avenue Bridge in Austin, making ours the largest urban bat colony in North America. The bats migrate to Austin from Mexico each spring, and tourists and Austinites alike flock to the bridge at dusk to view […]
In Her Shoes: A Sole-ful Guide to Austin
Guest article by Amanda Tatom Everyone knows that Austin has a style all its own. From the bars on 6th Street to the bleachers of DKR, a mix of creativity and southern charm comes out of every sundress, kimono and pair of culots. But for me, style starts from the ground up. I adore shoes. From […]
5 Noteworthy Austin Latino Artists to See Live
Guest article by Emily Burns The Live Music Capital of the World is home to countless local musicians, and Austin rightfully prides itself on its community of artists and their diversity. The Hispanic culture is a dynamic part of the city that naturally intersects our music scene. While there are many phenomenal local Latino artists, we narrowed […]
Moojo Brings Ice Cream Sandwiches to the Drag
Guest article by Chin Lin Pan Editor’s Note: Moojo closed on the Drag in January 2019. As of this note, it will continue as an ice cream catering company. Texas is notorious for its summer heat and no one likes to endure the upper 90 to 100 degree weather. But fortunately, in the heart of town–just […]
Austin Playdate with Comic Ralph Hardesty
Guest article by Colin Gray Ralph Hardesty is an up-and-coming standup comic you may have seen at Cap City Comedy Club, ColdTowne Theater and other venues, or co-hosting Greetings From Queer Mountain with comedian Michael Foulk. You may also have seen him in a caftan or witch’s cloak if you’ve attended Gurl’s Night, a gay- and women-focused […]
The SIMS Foundation Marks 20 Years of Mental Health Service for Musicians
Guest article by Emily Burns Twenty years ago, the SIMS Foundation opened its doors to a community in need. Born from tragedy, the foundation was created after the devastating suicide of Sims Ellison, the bassist for local band Pariah. Ellison battled severe depression for many years and was unable to receive the help he needed. It […]
Top 4 Cafes for Tea Enthusiasts in Austin
Guest article by Chin Lin Pan Most people drink coffee to jumpstart their day, and while coffee is great for that adrenaline rush, nothing tops the variety and calming effect of tea. Luckily, in a city as culinarily diverse and weird as Austin, you can usually find a tea shop right around the block! Whether […]
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