Guest article by Emily Burns Each year, Austinites eagerly anticipate the return of the 101X Summer Cinema Series where they can escape the crazy day to day routine, relax and enjoy a good movie in good company. Last year’s event included films like Jurassic Park, Independence Day, Ferris Bueller’s Day Off, The Goonies and Back to […]
Guide to Sunday Funday in East Austin
Guest article by Dawn Sarnecky It’s no secret that Austin’s east side is a little grittier than the rest. I’m drawn to this kind of environment for its uniqueness and beauty. Since movin’ on up to the east side (thank you, Jeffersons), I’ve adventured out to discover gems that could give Sunday Funday on Rainey Street a run for its money. […]
4 Ways to Celebrate Cinco de Mayo in Austin
Guest article by Emily Burns Every year since 1862, we celebrate Mexico’s unlikely victory over the French at the Battle of Puebla in our own Texan way with outrageous festivals, copious amounts of alcohol and the best in Latin music. With over 34% of Austinites identifying as having Hispanic or Latino descent, there is plenty […]
South Shore District to Host Food and Fun Event
Guest article by Lindsey Moringy These days, the term “Austinite” is almost synonymous with “foodie.” For myself and many of my friends, having fun often means eating food. That being the case, my plans are now solidified for the evening of April 15, 2015. Maybe yours will be too! From 6-9 PM on Wednesday, April 15, […]
Motherpunker Lauren Larson of Ume: The Hand That Rocks the Cradle
Guest article by Audrey René Rodriguez With a career that began with her 15-year old self riffing a guitar at a skatepark in a band named Twelve Blades, Lauren Langer Larson has fashioned more guitar licks on her belt than most. Whether or not she joined Twelve Blades to impress the skater boys is yet to be determined […]
Austin’s Live Comedy Scene Set to Shine at SXSW 2015
Guest article by Ben Snyder SXSW is a moment when Austin gets the chance to show weird-seekers and perpetual partiers from around the world what it’s been doing for the past year. We’re highlighting four live comedy shows coming up during SXSW 2015 that will showcase the growing comedy scene in Austin, so you don’t miss […]
10 Tips for Surviving SXSW from the Experts at Rock n Roll Rentals
Guest article by Lindsey Moringy SXSW is right around the corner, meaning our beloved Austin is about to explode with film premieres, pioneering technology and–most notably–lots and lots of music. While it may seem like an overwhelming, anxiety-inducing 10 days (don’t even think about trying the line for Franklin BBQ), it can also be a great opportunity […]
4 Vicious Vinyl Shops in the Violet Crown
Guest article by Gino Barasa There’s a vinyl revolution going on out there and Austin is neck deep in it. What once was relegated to hard core audio nerds and fans of the John Cusack/Jack Black cult classic movie High Fidelity has become – *gasp!* – trendy. Cool new chic bars and hipster stores not […]
Only 24 Hours Long, Amplify Austin Bolsters Area Non-Profits
Guest article by Lindsey Moringy If there is one thing Austinites have in common, it’s that they’re proud to give back to the city they love. It’s easy to see that hometown love put into action by looking at the amount of money donated to hundreds of Austin non-profit organizations each year. One annual project […]
The Stars at Night Are Big and Bright: Mayeux & Broussard Album Release at Stubb’s
Guest article by Audrey René Rodriguez “One ticket left,” hummed the doorman at Stubb’s before Mayeux & Broussard’s album release show. The swampy tonk men who are Tate Mayeux (Vocals/Acoustic Guitar), Brian Broussard (Vocals/Lead Guitar), Taylor Englert (Drums), Misha ben-David (Bass) and Eddie Dickerson (Fiddle) effaced the rigid laws of genre pigeonholing with a riotous performance Saturday night. Neither […]
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