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Art City Austin to Delight the Senses While Celebrating Diverse Local Art

Posted on April 4, 2019 by Joleen Jernigan

Art City Austin Festival 2019

Austin’s wonderful weirdness is due in part to our artists of every hue. Art City Austin festival, the anchor event for Art Alliance Austin, will welcome dozens of artists to Republic Square Park on April 12-14, 2019.

Filed Under: Arts, Culture, Entertainment, Events Tagged With: art, downtown, festivals, music

3 Austin-focused Female Filmmakers Illuminate SXSW Film 2019

Posted on March 25, 2019 by Joleen Jernigan

Female Filmmakers at SXSW Film 2019

As SXSW Film Festival roared through Austin, I was pleased to see the wide range of talent walking among us. SXSW Film encompassed movies, television, VR, AR, and motion capture film, full length features, and excellent shorts. The programming for SXSW in general is mind-boggling, most especially because it’s run so efficiently. Kudos to the […]

Filed Under: Entertainment, Events, Film Tagged With: sxsw

Gary Clark, Jr. Delivers a Scalding Hot Austin City Limits Taping

Posted on March 8, 2019 by Joleen Jernigan

Gary Clark Jr. Austin City Limits TV Taping

Austin’s red hot Gary Clark, Jr. is having the BEST YEAR EVER! The singer/songwriter released a critically-acclaimed album, “This Land,” celebrated his 35th birthday, played Saturday Night Live (subsequently disrupting the Twitterverse), and finally came home for an Austin City Limits taping on Tuesday, March 5, 2019.

Filed Under: Entertainment, Music Tagged With: acl, austin city limits

SXSW Film Fest Brings Four Austin Documentaries to Life

Posted on March 8, 2019 by Joleen Jernigan

Austin Documentaries at SXSW Film 2019

If you’re planning to attend SXSW Film Festival 2019, you probably have a long list of screenings you want to attend. As you’re firming up your schedule, consider these four locally-oriented documentaries. From unforgettable personalities to irreplaceable communities, these films highlight bright lights across Austin’s past and present. 1/ Becoming Leslie

Filed Under: Entertainment, Events, Film Tagged With: sxsw

Lustre Pearl, Bar That Started It All on Rainey Street, Celebrates 10 Years

Posted on February 19, 2019 by Joleen Jernigan

Lustre Pearl 10 Years in Austin

The bar that launched the bustling, booming Rainey Street entertainment district is turning 10 on Feb. 21, 2019. They grow up fast, don’t they? Here’s the story behind the bar that started it all.

Filed Under: Drink, Entertainment, Food & Drink, Nightlife Tagged With: rainey

Antonelli’s Cheese Shop Turns 9 With Free Cheese Week and Cheese-y Events

Posted on February 5, 2019 by Joleen Jernigan

Antonelli's Cheese Shop Founders

Antonelli’s Cheese Shop is a slice of gourmet cheese heaven right here in Austin. The darling Hyde Park cheese shop with the most knowledgable and friendly cheesemongers around turns nine on Feb. 11, 2019. To celebrate its birthday, Antonelli’s is giving Austinites the gift of free cheese at more restaurants than ever! Cue happy dance.

Filed Under: Discoveries, Food, Food & Drink, Local Business Tagged With: hyde park

Far East Fest to Showcase Austin’s Asian Food Scene on Grand Scale

Posted on January 30, 2019 by Joleen Jernigan

Family friendly Far East Fest in Austin

Kimchi and curry and noodz, oh my! On Feb. 9, 2019, Far East Fest will scratch all those itches and then some. Year two of the festival is set to showcase dishes from Austin’s surprisingly diverse Asian food scene. A ticket earns you unlimited samples from around 30 food and drink vendors, live music and […]

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Austin-style Wellness: Adding Self-care to Your Lifestyle

Posted on December 19, 2018 by Joleen Jernigan

Wellness and Pampering in Austin, TX

“My candle burns at both ends; It will not last the night; But ah, my foes, and oh, my friends—It gives a lovely light!” This poem by Edna St. Vincent Millay could describe many Austinites, working and playing with all we’ve got. All the more reason to take care of ourselves along the way. Austin […]

Filed Under: Activities, Discoveries, Local Business

Huge List of Gift Ideas That Are 100 Percent Austin Local

Posted on December 14, 2018 by Joleen Jernigan

Austin Texas Gift Guide 2018

Why does it always feel like the holidays sneak up on us? If you’re a procrastinator like me, then never fear! Austin has no shortage of wonderful and unique gifts sure to make your loved ones happy. Shop small; shop local; and support Austin makers!

Filed Under: Discoveries, Local Business Tagged With: christmas, gift guide

31 Ways to Completely Rock Your Trip to San Antonio

Posted on November 26, 2018 by Joleen Jernigan

Visit San Antonio Texas

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!

Filed Under: Day Trips, Discoveries Tagged With: san antonio

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