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Nonprofit We Are Blood Saves Lives and You Can Help Now

July 31, 2019 by Katrina Cervantes 1 Comment

We Are Blood is only closed three days each year: Thanksgiving, Christmas, and New Years Day (Credit: We Are Blood)
We Are Blood is only closed three days each year: Thanksgiving, Christmas, and New Years Day (Credit: We Are Blood)

Sometimes a health issue calls for a blood transfusion, platelets, or both. And with Austin’s growing population comes an increasing need for both these life-giving substances. We Are Blood is the exclusive blood provider for Central Texas, with the help of two additional centers in Round Rock and south Austin. They provide blood to more than 40 hospitals and medical centers across 10 counties.

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Filed Under: Et Cetera, Non-Profits

The Adderley School for the Performing Arts Guides Youth to Find Their Voice

June 25, 2019 by Krista Hager Leave a Comment

Students of The Adderley School
Students of The Adderley School (Credit: Roberto Liera)

Founded in 1993, The Adderley School for the Performing Arts operates in both Texas and California. Janet Adderley, founder and veteran of Broadway and television, calls Austin her home.

Since the school’s inception, thousands of children across all age groups have found a passion for musical theater. On stage, they gain confidence in their voice and movement.

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Filed Under: Entertainment, Et Cetera, Non-Profits, Theatre Tagged With: family friendly

Support AIDS Services of Austin During #DineOutATX on May 23

May 7, 2019 by Joleen Jernigan Leave a Comment

Dining Out for Life at Via 313
Via 313 offers Detroit-style deliciousness

“Dine Out End HIV” is the motto of Dining Out For Life, benefitting AIDS Services of Austin. That translates to unlimited, guilt-free eating at your favorite Austin restaurants during Dining Out For Life on Thursday, May 23, 2019.

Here’s how it works: Simply dine out at any of the 60+ local restaurants that day. Each restaurant commits to donating a portion of proceeds to Dining Out For Life that day. Calories don’t count when you’re helping our community by indulging in tasty food! Mind you, I’m no nutritionist, but for the love of Austin, it’s surely worth it.

#DineOutATX

Fleming's Steakhouse Dining Out for Life
Fleming’s Steakhouse will host the 2019 #DineOutATX media event (Credit: Foodie is the New Forty)

The money from this hashtag-able event goes directly to AIDS Services of Austin and helps the organization serve more than 7,000 Austin residents living with HIV. AIDS Services of Austin also provides preventive screenings, education, outreach, and advocacy to at-risk populations.

Every 35 hours, someone in Travis County gets diagnosed with HIV, making AIDS Services of Austin’s work vital to the well-being of our community. Dining Out For Life furthers the cause tremendously. In 2018, this event raised more than $50,000.

From Humble Beginnings

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When AIDS Services of Austin opened 32 years ago, it started on a small scale. The organization has slowly but surely grown its profile in Austin, expanding awareness and services. Dining Out for Life is one of the organization’s most visible annual events.

“We are thrilled to host Dining Out For Life for the 27th year in Austin along with Subaru of America,” said AIDS Services of Austin Chief Executive Officer Paul Scott. “This event is especially important for programs like our Helping Hands Food Bank, which provides supplemental food to our patients who might otherwise have to decide between affording their HIV medication or food on the table. We’re here to make sure they get both!”

Get Involved

Dining Out for Life at Grizzeldas
#DineOutATX participant Grizzeldas pours a pretty margarita (Credit: Feed This House)

Going out to eat on May 23, 2019, is the easiest way to be part of something good. All participating restaurants are donating proceeds from #DineOutATX sales that day, but there are more ways to get involved in 2019!

You can sign up to be a table captain on the day of. You’ll provide on-site information at a partner restaurant about AIDS Services of Austin and where diners’ money goes after Dining Out For Life. The training to be a table captain will take place on May 11, and you can volunteer by emailing joseph.breck@asaustin.org.

If you own or manage a restaurant, and want to be a Dining Out For Life participant, email mike.trevino@asaustin.org to get set up. The more the merrier! We’d love to see even more restaurants and food trucks involved.

Dining Out for Life Austin at Yuyo
The cebiches at Yuyo are light and refreshing (Credit: Yuyo)

If you are media and would like a press kit or more info, email taylor.stockett@asaustin.org.

Please photograph and post your photos to social media with the #DineOutATX hashtag to increase awareness for the event. Rally now, foodies and Instagram addicts of Austin! This is your time to shine, my darlings. Let’s do this awesome thing!

Where Do Proceeds Go?

Dining Out for Life Austin at Black Star Co-op
Beer and fish and chips at Black Star Co-op (Credit: Bill Tucker)

AIDS Services of Austin is extending outreach in the community through testing and educational programs. It’s also opening a clinic and pharmacy this year, in order to service more Austin residents who are either living with HIV or at high risk to contract the virus.

With the influx of people to Austin, there is a corresponding increase in HIV cases. Based on 2016 CDC statistics, 61 percent of people living with HIV are between the ages of 20 and 39. There has been a recorded 40 percent increase in HIV cases among people aged 15 to 24.

Among those with HIV, one in eight do not know they have it. This sobering data underscores the importance of extending the organization’s reach among high-risk residents.

#DineOutATX Participating Restaurants

Colleen's Kitchen Dining Out for Life
Colleen’s Kitchen is a #DineOutATX participating restaurant (Credit: @hermodern)

The list of participating restaurants is long, but to whet your appetite, let’s talk about a few of the options you have for good eats this year:

  • Fleming’s Steakhouse
  • Amy’s Ice Creams
  • Texas Chili Queens
  • Galaxy Cafe
  • Maudie’s
  • Hecho en Mexico – South
  • Guero’s Taco Bar
  • Grizzeldas
  • El Alma
  • Cherrywood Coffee House
  • Swift’s Attic
  • Garbo’s Lobster
  • Moonshine Patio Bar & Grill
  • Via 313
  • Roppolo’s Pizzeria
  • Fabi + Rosi
  • Wink
  • 34th Street Cafe
  • Hoover’s Cooking
  • The Hideout Theatre
  • Colleen’s Kitchen
  • Yuyo
El Chile's chocolate pie with ice cream during Dining Out for Life
El Chile’s Mexican chocolate pie is still a house favorite (Credit: Susannah Haddad)

See the full list of participating restaurants on the event website. On May 23, make plans with your favorite people, loosen your belt and your purse strings, and support #DineOutATX and these big-hearted Austin businesses who are giving back to our community. Make an even bigger impact by eating out for every meal that day!


@theAustinot wants to know:

Where will you be dining out on May 23?

Filed Under: Archives

Texas Advocacy Project Gives Free Legal Solutions to Victims of Abuse

April 30, 2019 by Joleen Jernigan Leave a Comment

Texas Advocacy Project and Travis County Sheriff's office Handbags for Hope
Texas Advocacy Project staff and Travis County Sheriff’s office work together on Handbags for Hope

Leaving an abusive relationship is far more complicated than you may imagine. Since 1982, Austin-based Texas Advocacy Project has provided free legal services to victims of intimate partner violence, sexual assault, and stalking, helping them move out of harm’s way and stay there.

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Filed Under: Et Cetera, Non-Profits

Austin Hoverboards Promise Hassle-Free Alternative to the Scooter Craze

April 1, 2019 by Bill Tucker 2 Comments

Artist’s rendition of what’s sure to be Austin’s latest transportation craze (Credit: jessiiwarrhol via Flickr CC)

With the chaos of SXSW 2019 firmly in the rearview mirror, the big story wasn’t Jordan Peele’s “Us” or Questlove’s set at The Main. Electric scooters dominated the headlines. With over 70,000 helmet-less attendees screaming through the streets and sidewalks of our great city, it felt like an invasion.

Determined to provide an alternative to this clean, convenient, yet flawed transportation model, one company feels it has the solution. Enter Austin Hoverboards and a brand new way to get from Point A to Point B without the need to touch a scooter, or even touch the ground.

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Here’s Where to Eat Every Meal During SXSW 2019

March 6, 2019 by Bill Tucker Leave a Comment

Breakfast During SXSW 2019

SX breakfast is the most important meal of your life (Credit: Stella San Jac)

You bought the wristband, took time off work, and scoured Twitter for free drinks and swag. But guess what, stalwart SX’er? By Thursday afternoon, you’re asleep under the convention center awning covered with showcase posters and HBO totes. Do you know why? You forgot to eat.

But never fear, fan of the festival! Here at The Austinot, we’re providing an easy-to-follow meal plan to keep you nourished, noshing, and knocking out meals like a culinary ninja.

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Filed Under: Archives Tagged With: sxsw

Inside Literature Brings Hope and Education to Pre-trial Inmates

February 22, 2019 by Adrienne Albregts Leave a Comment

Inside Literature Books

Sampling of books taught at Inside Literature program (Credit: Inside Literature)

In the words of Frederick Douglass, “Once you learn to read, you will be forever free.” That quote rings true to students of Inside Literature, a local nonprofit dedicated to teaching pre-trial inmates reading skills through great works of literature.

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Filed Under: Et Cetera, Non-Profits

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

January 30, 2019 by Joleen Jernigan Leave a Comment

Far East Fest Asian Food in Austin

Far East Fest brings Austin’s Asian restaurants and food trucks together for a day of fun (Credit: Sarah G. Tang)

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 dancing, and a few surprises.

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Filed Under: Archives

7 Austin Animal Shelters Where You Can Find Your New Best Friend

January 18, 2019 by Samantha Saenz Leave a Comment

Best Austin Animal Shelters

The author’s dog, Trooper, is a prime example of the many loving adoptees that are waiting for you in Austin

Austin proudly became a No Kill city in 2010. A few years later, The Huffington Post named Austin one of the safest U.S. cities for dogs and cats. Great work, Austin. I’m proud to call you home!

When you’re ready to let a furry friend invade your heart and home, help us stay No Kill by adopting a dog, cat, or even bunny from an Austin animal shelter. Below are seven local rescue groups that will help you get matched to your perfect animal companion. And don’t forget to spay and neuter, like Bob Barker always said!

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Filed Under: Austinot Loves, Discoveries, Et Cetera, Non-Profits Tagged With: dogs

The Austinot Weekend Concert Picks: Jan. 11-12, 2019

January 10, 2019 by Bill Tucker Leave a Comment

Austinot Weekend Concert Picks Jan 11-12 2019

Good tidings, music fans! Another weekend is on the horizon and, with it, a brand new slate of local music. This week, we recommend blistering southern rock, spacey dream pop, and an award-winning Americana band. If nothing else, we have eclectic taste. As always, remember to listen local in Austin! [Read more…]

Filed Under: Archives Tagged With: weekend concert picks

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