Guest article by Jesselyn Parks “We were sitting underneath a tree and looking out over the field”, Melissa Unfred said, with a palpable, reflective calm in her voice. She’s telling this story over a speakerphone, with the roar of the highway audible on the line. Unfred is 1,100 miles into a 1,300-mile journey. She’s returning to […]
Center for Social Innovation Propels Nonprofits With Intentional Ecosystem
Guest article by Sarah Snyder Going to a construction site is always intriguing, especially when hard hats are required. My behind-the-scenes look at The Center for Social Innovation, Springdale General’s current project, was especially fun considering the center’s purpose to serve the social impact community in Austin. Wait until you read about all the nonprofits […]
Kids Compete for Best Space Settlement Ideas Through STEAMSPACE
Guest article by Sarah Snyder When a friend told me there was an “off-world settlement contest” for kids in Austin, I asked her to repeat herself. Wouldn’t you be intrigued? She went on to explain Austin is home to the Cities in Space kids competition, along with two incredible organizations—STEAMSPACE and New Worlds—all helping lead […]
12 Free Date Ideas for the Frugal Austinite
Guest article by Michele Eilertsen From feasting on delectable dishes at local restaurants to laughing until your eyes well up with tears at over-the-top comedy shows, living in a city as quirky as Austin provides a plethora of options when it comes to dating. Planning a fun outing with your romantic interest is a surefire […]
Gain (More Than) Outdoor Survival Skills at Earth Native Wilderness School
Guest article by Caitlin Jackson In Austin, we are fortunate to have so many natural spaces to enjoy. We have lakes, rivers, and hiking. But simply being in nature is only one part of forging a deeper connection with it. Many of us have felt the need to acquire survival know-how. But for those of […]
Enjoy Moonlight Bat Float and Support Texas River School
Guest article by Caitlin Jackson You’ve seen the bats from the bridge, but how about from the water? Under a full moon? Texas River School has an event that allows you to do both. It’s called Moonlight Bat Float. Guided by moonlight and entertained by live music, you set out on Lady Bird Lake in a flotilla of kayaks and canoes. Just as the sun goes down, the bats fly […]
Austin’s Only Women-owned Barbershop Offers Fresh Cuts in Vintage Style
Guest article by Mathis Kennington More female entrepreneurs are making a mark on industries that used to be the domain of men, and Austin women are leading the charge. Nowhere is this more evident than at Austin’s newest barbershop, owned by sisters, Sarita and Clarita Sanchez. Barbon’s Barbershop started as a creative dream shared by Sarita, […]
8 International Desserts in Austin to Satisfy Your Sweet Tooth
Guest article by Archana Vemulapalli For those of you with a sweet tooth here in Austin, you already know there are plenty of places for fresh bites to satisfy those cravings. But what you may not know is that Austin’s local businesses offer international desserts for the times when you want to indulge in something different. […]
Your Biker Gang Turns Up Street Style With Guided Tours of Austin
Guest article by Caitlin Jackson They’re not motorcycles. They’re not Segways. They’re electric minibikes. And you can ride one, too. Austin has a novel way to explore the city. For two hours, you can be a part of your very own biker gang. Your Biker Gang, a guided tour company using electric minibikes, turns up […]
Wildwood Bakehouse, Austin’s Go-to Gluten-free Restaurant and Bakery
Editor’s Note: Wildwood has closed at 3106 Guadalupe, as of Feb. 24, 2019. Wilder Wood is still open at 1300 E. 7th St. Guest article by Sarah Snyder Coming from someone who has been gluten-free for 16 years due to a celiac disease diagnosis, Wildwood Bakehouse is heaven-sent. In business for over 15 years, everything at […]
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