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Flipnotics Features Live Music Every Night of the Week

February 12, 2014 by Guest Blogger 2 Comments

Flipnotics is located at 1601 Barton Springs Rd. (Photo credit: KateBartonART via Flickr CC)

Editor’s Note: Flipnotics closed in March 2014 due to a rent dispute. So passes another well-loved local business.

This guest blog article is by Michal Ann Morrison.

Austin is the city of live music, with bluegrass being a popular intersection between a nod to the past and the youthful exuberance that celebrates it. Flipnotics, a coffee bar on Barton Springs that boasts live music every night of the week, showcases bluegrass on Monday nights that rivals any other venue in the city.

Gathering with friends at Flipnotics, with its spacious, covered patio area and cozy indoor seating, makes it easy to wile away the evening hours over a beer or espresso. Eaters of all kinds are welcome, with a menu offering pastries, breakfast tacos, vegetarian empanadas and vegan snacks. Hoboken Pie pairs deliciously with a local brew from behind the bar.

On any given night, you will see an eclectic array of patrons enjoying the laid-back environment, from devoted, Patagonia-clad college students to talented musicians with gray in their beards. But musically oriented or no, it would be hard to find anyone who wouldn’t enjoy the music coming from the indoor stage. [Read more…]

Art.Science.Gallery. Is Intriguingly Innovative

January 28, 2014 by Guest Blogger Leave a Comment

Art.Science.Gallery in East Austin (Photo credit: Art.Science.Gallery.)

This guest blog article is by Madison Torres.

Art AND science? Though they’re typically viewed as unrelated subjects, Hayley Gillespie, founder of Art.Science.Gallery., understands the two disciplines actually merge together in a unique way.

Hayley first opened Art.Science.Gallery. as a mobile gallery in 2012. After more than a year and much anticipation, the gallery launched its first exhibition at its permanent location in the center of East Austin. It’s one of the nation’s first art galleries to feature exclusively science-related artwork. The gallery strives to make science more accessible through visual arts. As a result, the venue is building a community of artists and scientists who want to share their knowledge and experience with the public. [Read more…]

Live Oak Legacies Wants to Tell Your Family’s Story

January 7, 2014 by Guest Blogger Leave a Comment

Kathryn Gonzales Founder Live Oak Legacies

Kathryn Gonzales, founder of Live Oak Legacies

This guest blog article is by Daja Gegen.

Kathryn Gonzales has always had a fondness for stories, particularly those of the elderly. She is founder and owner of local business Live Oak Legacies, a family history service committed to capturing a family’s most important stories.

Through Live Oak Legacies, Kathryn provides clients with audio and visual media that document the stories of their loved ones, giving back to the age group she is so fond of. [Read more…]

Without Formal Training, Austinite Nathan Felix Creates Full Symphony

December 27, 2013 by Guest Blogger Leave a Comment

This guest blog article is by Joana Ortiz.

Before you go any further, take a look at this video:

If you’re wondering who composed this wondrous music, his name is Nathan Felix. Thanks to a basketball injury in High School, Nathan picked up his brother’s guitar and discovered the power of making music. Some time later during a road trip, Nathan found himself listening to classical music for the first time. [Read more…]

Gary Clark Jr. Shows Skill with These Five Impressive Collaborations

December 20, 2013 by Guest Blogger Leave a Comment

Gary Clark Jr. (Photo credit: Jørund F. Pedersen via Wikimedia Commons)

Austin’s very own Gary Clark Jr. has accomplished a tremendous amount in 2013, and it seems that he already has a full year ahead of him come January. In November, he performed on DirecTV program ‘s Guitar Center Sessions and he will be joining Kings of Leon on tour in early 2014.

Given their stylistic similarities, it makes sense that Clark would tour with Kings of Leon. However, Clark is hardly confined to any one style. Clark’s music synthesizes elements of multiple genres. He has a unique talent for mixing blues with hip-hop and vintage hard rock. His varying style is unique, interesting, and also demonstrates how the blues set the stage for virtually every other style of popular music.

Clark has played with musicians across a wide spectrum of style, but below is a look at a few of the most notable Gary Clark Jr. collaborations to date. [Read more…]

Eat Up! Bacon Specializes in One of Austin’s Favorite Foods

December 18, 2013 by Guest Blogger 1 Comment

Bacon makes 20 flavors of bacon and is located at 10th and Lamar (Photo credit: Bacon on Facebook)

Editor’s Note: Bacon closed at its West 10th Street location in October 2016, due to flooding vulnerability. Owner Jed Taylor hopes to open at a new location soon.

This guest blog article is by Cindy Plata.

When I first heard about a restaurant opening in Austin called Bacon, I just knew it would be something I’d have to try. I mean, a whole restaurant dedicated to the deliciousness that is bacon? Yes, please! It took me two long years, but I finally made my way, making sure to go with an empty belly and an open mind. I didn’t know what to expect walking in, but I knew it’d be good. [Read more…]

Six Reasons You Can’t Miss This Year’s Blue Genie Art Bazaar

December 3, 2013 by Guest Blogger 3 Comments

Blue Genie Art Bazaar at Marchesa Hall and Theatre

This guest blog article is by Kendra Wright.

Us Austinites get a pitter patter in our hearts and a lil’ extra pep in our step when we can shop local and funnel our hard-earned benjamins back into our community. From food trailers to mom & pop boutiques, we love to get behind the little guys.

As the holiday season approaches and you begin cracking open your wallets, the Austinot has found a way to stay true to our “go-local” mantra and point you toward high quality, original gifts for loved ones. [Read more…]

Austin Veloway Provides Looped Trail for Cyclists and Skaters Only

November 6, 2013 by Guest Blogger Leave a Comment

Austin Veloway bike loop in South Austin

There’s no denying that Austin is a bike-friendly city. We’ve got the Hike and Bike Trail at Lady Bird Lake, plenty of bike lanes and even one of the few defensive cycling courses in the nation…just in case you end up with a big, fat cycling ticket.

But even in such a friendly city, sometimes cyclists just need their own space. Luckily, Austin provides that too with the Veloway. [Read more…]

Explore Artwork by Local Homeless at Art From the Streets Annual Event

November 1, 2013 by Guest Blogger Leave a Comment

Art from the Streets artist

One of the most magnetic things about Austin is that our streets, walls, and residents are billboards of color, creativity, and experimentation. Art is a way of life here and personality is praised.

Therefore, it was no surprise when Art From the Streets hit our radar: a non-profit that uses art to help local homeless residents connect to a sense of purpose and foster higher self-esteem. [Read more…]

Blanton Museum of Art Review: Imperial Augsburg Exhibit

October 31, 2013 by Guest Blogger Leave a Comment

Imperial Augsburg Renaissance print, on display at Blanton Museum of Art

This guest blog article is by Jamie Deangelo.

If you ever wanted to see an unflattering portrait of Charles V or know what a 15th century indulgence looks like, here’s your chance to find out. Imperial Augsburg: Renaissance Prints and Drawings, is on view at the Blanton Museum of Art now through January 5, 2014.

This exhibition takes up four rooms and features about 100 woodcut prints and engravings, as well as a few coins and two small helmets. The artworks on display come from 15th century Augsburg, an imperial free city and one of the centers of the German print boom. The show highlights some of the biggest names of [Read more…]

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