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Living the SXSW lifestyle

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SXSW 2013 has hit the city, and Austinites are divided in their response. Should we flee downtown, or enter the madness to celebrate the latest innovations and creations in tech, music and film?

You know we’re explorers at heart, so you shouldn’t be surprised that we pick the latter. Today on the Austinot Podcast, we’ll tell you about free SXSW events that are open to the public (read: you don’t need a badge, though the time you spend in line may equal the time it takes to drive between the Capitol and the Congress Bridge at rush hour). [Read more…]

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Creatures of Fantasy are all over the grounds of the Sherwood Forest Faire, taking place this weekend

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It’s that time of the week again! We’re ready to break the chain that attaches us to our desk from Monday to Friday, and enjoy a full weekend in our one-of-a-kind city. [Read more…]

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Whether you’re new to the city or have been here all your life, Austin holds its mysteries for all of us. If a local conundrum has been keeping you up at night, submit a question for our Austinot Podcast and we may just answer!

This week’s questions were submitted on our Facebook page. You can also feel free to ask questions on Twitter, Google+ or Pinterest.

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For those of you who tuned in last week, you know that we’re experimenting with a new format on our Austinot Podcast. Instead of focusing on one topic, we’ve started soliciting your burning questions about Austin!

Holy Mountain is a new live music venue in the Red River district

This episode of the Austinot Podcast covers some stellar questions about our beautiful city. Tune in to hear the answers to the following questions:

• “How many live music venues are there in Austin?”
  -Laurie A. Valek, Facebook
• “When will Austin get better radio stations?”
  -@kelz514, Twitter
• “What is the one best resource for finding out what’s happening in Austin for the weekend?”
  -Stephanie Stacy Phelps, Facebook
• “What are your thoughts on the plastic bag ban that’s going into effect?” -Tyler Edmunds, Facebook
• “I’m looking for the ‘best’ or at least ‘good’ Tex-Mex in Austin. What are y’all’s favorite places?”
  -Ellen Deleganes, Facebook
• “Are there any Austin area writers groups?”
  -@literarygrrrl, Twitter [Read more…]

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@deliciousgames: “Why do Thai restaurants insist on no windows and bad decor?”

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Austin may not be the largest city around, but there’s still so much going on that it’s challenging to keep up!

We normally cover a specific event or topic during a podcast episode, but this week we’re trying something new. We collected interesting questions that we’ve been asked recently on Facebook and Twitter, and we’re giving the answers on our podcast episode! [Read more…]

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If Lake Austin is calling your name…

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January is the perfect time to dream about warmer days by the water. Or, better yet, on the water. This weekend at the Austin Convention Center, the Austin Boat and Travel Trailer Show has corralled practically everything you need for outdoor fun in Central Texas. [Read more…]