Guest article by Michelle Lozano Farmer Amy Milliron of The Hills of Milk and Honey wondered about the intrinsic value of beekeeping, when she discovered livestock guardian dog Bo’s favorite place to nap: 10 feet away from the bees he protects, where the humming lulled him to sleep. As a farmer on an educational mission, […]
Where to Swim in Austin: Pools, Splash Pads, Swimming Holes
Guest article by Dana Minney Austin and the surrounding area are so full of splash opportunities, it can be hard to decide where to go for your swimming adventures. Here’s a list of local swimming spots, ranging from your friendly neighborhood splash pads to Central Texas’ biggest water parks…and everything in between.
The Arc of the Arts Program Fosters Employment in Austin
Guest article by Janet Lee According to research, there is a continuing disparity between employment outcomes for individuals with and without disabilities. Individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDDs) are often routed away from community employment during the transition from school to adulthood. The Arc of the Arts Program stands to address this issue. Part […]
Film Series at Bullock Museum Challenges Assumptions, Sparks Conversations
Guest article by Janet Lee Film is a window into other lives, whether they’re set in reality or an alternate universe. Movies provide various perspectives that are ultimately a reflection of our society. The Film Series Program at Bullock Museum delves into these perspectives, leading open and thematic discussions within the Austin community. The museum’s […]
Motion Media Arts Center Provides Affordable Space for Austin Visual Artists
Guest article by Janet Lee For Austin creatives, it’s often quite the journey to find space to fulfill projects, not to mention affordable space. Whether it’s having meetings, hosting an event, or simply finding a place to get work done, the hunt can be a job in itself. But look no further. Motion Media Arts […]
How ZilkerBark’s Viral Dog Photography Grew From Nothing
Guest article by Steven Souza Alex Hopes is living the Austin-American dream. If you’re one of the 138,000 people who follow his Instagram account, ZilkerBark, then you know him as the guy who takes photos of dogs in Austin. As popular as he’s become in the past few years, the life he has today has […]
Spendindie Creates Online Marketplace for Local Businesses
Guest article by Janet Lee Online shopping has become normal in this ever-growing digital age. It’s usually corporate businesses that drive products through digital marketplaces, attracting consumers through convenience. But where is our money going when we make purchases from large companies? This was the problematic question Thad Beversdorf dissected and acted upon. He’s the […]
Dam That Cancer With 21-mile Paddle Across Lake Austin
Guest article by Mathis Kennington Stand up paddleboarding is a celebrated Austin pastime. You can’t drive around Lady Bird Lake on a sunny afternoon without watching a dozen or so Austinites slowly making their way across the water. Mark Garza, Executive Director and Founder of The Flatwater Foundation, knows this better than most. Every year, […]
Top 3 Austin Nurseries to Nurture Your Spring Garden
Guest article by C. Cimmone Here in Central Texas, we never really put away what little winter-wear we own. But we do burst out the door at spring’s first light and sigh, “Ahhhh…” Flowers are blooming in the Texas sun; mulch needs refreshing after winter freezes; and pesky weeds need pulling between sips of iced tea. […]
It’d Be a Whole Lot Cooler if You Knew These 6 Dazed and Confused Spots
Guest article by Jayla Andrulonis Since its 1993 debut, “Dazed and Confused” has been a cornerstone of the coming-of-age film genre, full of 1970s nostalgia, incredible music, and Matthew McConaughey in salmon-colored bell-bottoms. The film follows the intertwining lives of a group of teenagers here in Austin, Texas, as they experience their last day of school […]
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