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9 Must-see Texas Hill Country Holiday Light Trails

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Bastrop Trail of Lights for Christmas

Bastrop is aglow with the warmth and twinkly lights of the season (Credit: Colin Guerra)

Shine on, you beautiful diamond! From now through the end of the season, festive holiday light trails adorn Texas Hill Country, and we’ve discovered the best and brightest dazzlers around.

We adore Trail of Lights at Zilker Park, but this article goes above and beyond for my kind of people who are truly extra in their love of shiny objects. I’m eternally beguiled by the night and mesmerized by shiny objects, so I’m way into the holiday light trail scene.

These aren’t your subtle, modest light displays, but rather full-on Clark Griswold affairs. If you crave holiday glitz and are up for a quick road trip, then these nine Hill Country destinations will satisfy your quest to shine on.
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31 Ways to Completely Rock Your Trip to San Antonio

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La Tuna Fire Pit on San Antonio Texas Day Trip

Contributing Bloggers Joleen Jernigan and Sam Saenz relax by La Tuna’s fire pit (Credit: Sam Saenz)

San Antonio, our big city neighbor to the south, has way more to see than the Alamo, River Walk, and Spurs. I used to live there and put this guide together in order to share my secret San Antonio with you. Trust me, one trip won’t do it justice!

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El Gran Lechón Nights at Buenos Aires Bring Argentinian Grill Secrets to Austin

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El Gran Lechon Freshly Roasted Pig

Guerrero-Smith and her team butcher a freshly roasted pig for the Wednesday night special

Buenos Aires Café, an east side favorite known for exquisite Argentian cuisine, now offers weekly El Gran Lechón Nights.

While the cozy cafe offers a popular platter of traditional grilled meats, “De la parilla,” the whole roasted pig feast prepared for El Gran Lechón Nights is a whole entity unto itself. You can taste it for yourself every Wednesday night at Buenos Aires. [Read more…]

Volunteer Healthcare Clinic Provides Medical Care for Austinites in Need

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Volunteer Healthcare Clinic Austin

Doctors consult with patients at Volunteer Healthcare Clinic (Credit: VHC)

“Health is wealth.” This old adage rings as true today as ever. Volunteer Healthcare Clinic, Austin’s oldest free clinic, cares for the health of Austinites who may otherwise be unable to afford medical services, prescription medications, or preventive treatment.

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ThoroughBread Bakes Loaves to Love in South Austin

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Ryan Goebel Kneading Bread at ThoroughBread Austin

Ryan Goebel kneads the bread you need in your life (Credit: Sara Strick)

Wholesome. That’s the word that rose to mind when I walked into south Austin’s newest bakery, ThoroughBread. ThoroughBread’s doughy delights were once available only by special delivery, or at coffee shop pop-ups hosted by Spokesman and Once Over.

Now baker and owner Ryan Goebel has opened the dearest little bread and cookie shop for Austinites to enjoy. [Read more…]

Tomar and the FCs Burn Up Austin Stages With Electrifying Soul Music

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Tomar and the FCs SXSW Pandora Party

Tomar and the FCs raise temperatures at SXSW’s Pandora Party (Credit: Robert Hein)

I dare you to go see Tomar and the FCs and not move your body. I’m convinced that’s impossible. This musical storm raises the roof and sets it on fire, night after night on stages across Austin.

Tomar, lead vocalist for the band, and Paul Kresowik, drummer for the FCs, shared their story with me. They talked about their love of music, how the group came together, and what’s on the horizon for this sublime talent in the Austin music scene.

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Awaken Your Soul at The Skylark Lounge in East Austin

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Ms. Mack and the Daddies Skylark Lounge Austin

Ms. Mack and the Daddies bring in da noise, bring in da funk on a regular basis at The Skylark Lounge
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Looking for a night out with sizzling music and throw-down dancing at its finest? East Austin’s rollicking good time of a dive bar, The Skylark Lounge, beckons. Don’t hesitate. Take to the dance floor and shake it at Skylark, sooner rather than later.

The Skylark Lounge preserves the culture and diversity of East Austin, regularly booking phenomenal R&B, soul, funk, and jazz acts. This sultry bar delivers Austin’s stalwart musical talent with Ms. Lavelle White, Soul Man Sam, and Margaret Wright, as well as talented crowd pleasers like Brian Scartocci, The Soul Supporters, Ms. Mack and the Daddies, and Rochelle and the Sidewinders.

While Austin is home to many wonderful music venues, Skylark holds its own as an authentic, lively space to boogie. I wouldn’t lie to you.  [Read more…]

How Print Giant Texas Monthly Thrives in Digital Age

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Texas Monthly Live Paramount Theatre Austin

Texas Monthly Live brings a full magazine issue to life on stage (Credit: Brandon Navarro)

Digital media changed the game for classic print publications quite some time ago. However, Texas Monthly, the revered magazine chronicling all things Texan since 1973, has actively embraced change by adding unique events and upping its online game using podcasts, videos, and a more robust social media presence.

Let’s dig into how Texas Monthly is not only staying in the game, but winning it.

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What Exactly Does HAAM Do and What Is HAAM Day?

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Guy Forsyth at Celling Biosciences Showcase at Lustre Pearl

Guy Forsyth plays Celling Biosciences Showcase at Lustre Pearl (Credit: Amy Weiss Photography)

Many talented musicians call Austin home, and this city takes its live music seriously. Our great power comes with great responsibility to care for local musicians, by keeping them here and healthy. Health Alliance for Austin Musicians (commonly known as HAAM) is Austin’s one-stop health care resource for Austin’s hard-working musicians. [Read more…]

Beer Makes It Better With The ABGB’s Hell Yes Project

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The ABGB Hell Yes Project for Austin Social Good

Line ’em up, barkeep! The ABGB uses the power of beer for good through The Hell Yes Project (Credit: The ABGB)

“Beer makes it better.” This is the driving philosophy behind The Hell Yes Project. The Austin Beer Garden Brewing Company (The ABGB) supports numerous Austin nonprofit organizations through this initiative, benefitting children, adults, dogs, and the natural environment.

Here are a few of the many ways you can drink beer to make life better for your fellow Austinites. [Read more…]

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