Editor’s Note: Blue Cat Cafe closed on Feb. 5, 2019. When I heard about the first cat cafe opening in Austin, I thought of all the blog posts I’d read about businesses in Japan where people could sit and relax with resident cafe cats. The accompanying pictures depicted cozy utopias for cat lovers, and I couldn’t wait […]
10 Illuminating Art Pieces from Pop Austin 2015
Pop Austin International Art Show took place this past weekend from Oct. 23-25. This year’s theme was “Illumination,” as the United Nations deemed 2015 “The International Year of Light.” Pop Austin featured laser, neon, LED and holographic artwork and installations. Guests of all ages were immersed in light, while experiencing pieces from local and international artists. […]
Texas Book Festival 2015, Free for All Book Lovers at Capitol
On Oct. 17 and 18, Texas Book Festival celebrates its 20th anniversary of offering a large, free event to celebrate authors and readers. Guests can visit the rooms of the Capitol Building, Paramount Theatre, and tents on South Congress and the Capitol grounds to hear authors discuss their books. With a book tent to purchase new […]
One of Austin’s Weirdest Homes: Sharon’s Folk Art House
When I visited Sharon’s Brentwood home during Weird Homes Tour 2015, I was in awe. Her 1,500-square-foot home peeked out from behind a tall front yard garden. The tour cryptically dubbed the location, “Sharon’s House,” so I wasn’t sure what to expect at first.
Guide to Barton Springs Pool, Soul of Austin
Austinites have socialized, fished, waded and swum in the clear blue waters of Barton Springs since the 1800s. The water’s temperature stays at a steady 68-70 degrees while the setting around it changes drastically throughout the year. I wanted to compile a short guide on what makes Barton Springs Pool quintessentially Austin. In order to scratch […]
Experience Bollywood Right Here in Austin
Austin Bollywood Day 2015 was a success! While the weather was exceptionally hot, hundreds of visitors were in good spirits while checking out the festivities at the Long Center. If you missed this recent August event, don’t worry. There are several happenings throughout the year to celebrate the vibrancy and excitement of Bollywood in Austin, and you […]
Free Austin Arts Block Party to Celebrate Vibrant Local Scene
Get to know your artsy neighbors in a new, unprecedented Austin event: Austin Arts Block Party! Mark your calendars for August 23, 2015 and get ready to celebrate the vibrant performing arts scene in our city. Did I mention the event is completely free?
Oddities Await at Museum of Natural and Artificial Ephemerata
In a home off of Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd in East Austin reside Scott and Jen Webel, owners of the Museum of Natural & Artificial Ephemerata. I remember visiting the museum when I first moved to Austin, and since then it has remained in the back of my mind as an oddity I wanted to […]
Blanton Exhibit Shows Dark Side of Brothers Grimm Tales
Combining literary and artistic interests, Natalie Frank’s new series of artwork gives modern insight into The Brothers Grimms’ tales. The show is traveling from The Drawing Center in New York where Frank is now based. Since Frank is an Austin native, the Blanton Museum of Art was particularly interested in displaying this exhibition. The bright […]
6 Unbelievable Public Art Pieces at The University of Texas
The University of Texas campus contains a large community. For those who don’t have a direct connection to this part of town, it can be daunting to navigate or even considered an area to avoid. For art lovers, this is a huge mistake. UT features a wonderful art museum along with recognizable sculptures and incredible contemporary public art […]
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