It’s that time of year again. Thanksgiving is swiftly followed by a quick succession of holiday traditions and errands. It can be an exhausting time of year, which makes focusing on the more relaxing seasonal rituals that much more important. December 7, 2013 is a date to mark on your calendar right now. Bring your […]
Stitch Lab: Sew Cute!
For the past four years, there has been a serious party going on. I am sad to say, I have been missing out on some very fun times. Fortunately, the party is far from over. Did I mention this is a CRAFT party? To be specific, a sewing party, and the ladies at Stitch Lab […]
Coming Soon: Thinkery, the New Austin Children’s Museum
Perhaps you have noticed that the Austin Children’s Museum is currently closed? Don’t fret, construction on the Thinkery (the official name for the ACM) is only temporary, and the museum is currently scheduled to reopen in December. Future museum guests will be heading to a new location, a brand new facility in the rapidly expanding […]
Persistence of Vision Documentary at Alamo Drafthouse This Month
This guest blog article is by Lizzy Newsome. There are few artistic mediums as accessible as animation. The ideas and concepts are born fully illustrated, and the artist’s vision can be shared with viewers of all ages and backgrounds. This month, the Alamo Drafthouse is bringing Kevin Schreck’s Persistence of Vision to Austin, a documentary […]
Jose Luis Salon Cooks Up Haute Hair at Annual Fashion Show
This guest blog article is by Lizzy Newsome. Not to belittle the recent progress, but the Austin fashion “scene” is still newly emerging. Most of the local fashion energy seems to be directed at boutique trunk shows and the annual fashion week festivities. So the Jose Luis Salon 25th Anniversary Fashion Show glimmered in my […]
Toy Joy Art Show: Now Playing at Violet Crown Cinema
This guest blog article is by Lizzy Newsome. It’s been a pretty bizarre year for the folks at Toy Joy, but this month it looks like some things are returning to normal. If you can call the artistic antics of this eclectic toy store normal. Just a couple months after relocating to the heart of […]
Don Bluth and Gary Goldman: Animation Giants Among Us This Weekend
This guest blog post is by Lizzy Newsome. There are few childhood memories as unspoiled as cartoons. For many, animated films were the first introduction to the cinema, and watching those movies instantly transports you back in time. I can almost smell the Sour Patch Kids! When considering important names in animation, the list is […]
Make Way for Austin Mini Maker Faire: Creativity Gone Wild
This guest blog post is by Lizzy Newsome. Do you like shiny things? Does the smell of hot glue make your pulse race? Do you truly believe that 3D printing is the wave of the future? Then it’s time to have a little conversation about Austin Mini Maker Faire! This one-day gathering at the Palmer […]