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Rude Mechs Forced to Bring Theater to the People After Losing Venue

August 16, 2017 by Dustin Vegas 1 Comment

Rude Mechs is taking Austin back, one district at a time (Credit: Rude Mechs via Flickr)

Last year, Austin lost over 30,000 square feet of artistic performance space. Think about that for a second.

Austin is an artistic city. We have built a huge portion of our economy around it. The arts attract tourists and transplants, and businesses follow them here. The arts are the foundation for so much of what makes Austin the vibrant city that it is.

But the sad fact is that Austin has become a victim of its own success. As people and money flow into the city, the price of doing business here increases. Rent goes up, and creative hubs begin to shutter. We might not notice the immediate impact, but over time, the trend erodes a big part of what originally made Austin attractive and lucrative. Eventually, the rest of the food chain can suffer.

Rude Mechs is an Austin ensemble theater company standing against the [Read more…]

The Austinot Weekend Concert Picks: August 11-13

August 10, 2017 by Bill Tucker Leave a Comment

Weary from a week full of conference calls, e-mail chains, and horrid, evil “working lunch?” Blow off some steam this week by digging live music! This time around, we recommend a local pop star, 80’s-era garage rock, and an extraordinary soul band that’s legendary in the Austin music scene. A full plate of eclectic goodness, courtesy of your friends at The Austinot. As always, listen local! [Read more…]

Austin Women in Technology Encourages Members to Connect, Grow, Learn, Lead

August 10, 2017 by Brittany Ballard 1 Comment

Austin Women in Technology members at a recent happy hour event

“Stand tall and show who you are,” Belinda Perez said while addressing the room at the recent Austin Women in Technology happy hour. “Don’t be afraid to follow your passions.”

If you venture over to one of the events hosted by Austin Women in Technology, you’ll find yourself surrounded by one of the most inspirational and supportive groups of women I’ve ever had the pleasure of meeting. With Austin’s tech scene absolutely booming, this organization is working to make a positive impact on the lives of women who have or want careers in technology. [Read more…]

Live Music Meets Tubing at Float Fest 2017

August 7, 2017 by Guest Blogger 1 Comment

Credit: Brandon Navarro

Guest article by Brandon Navarro

If there is one thing that immediately comes to mind when I think about the city of Austin, it’s the music. On any given night, you can go into coffee shops, hole in the wall bars, and restaurants, and there will be live music of every kind playing. Everything from live shows to music videos are celebrated here. Not only that, but Austin is home to music festivals that range from well-known to new: SXSW, ACL Fest, Levitation, Reggae Fest, and Austin Food + Wine Festival are just a few of the many that come to mind.

Many don’t realize it, but there’s a new kind of festival in the Austin area. In its short lifespan of four years, Float Fest has grown into something people have been and will keep talking about. When a river can cool you off and spit you out right where the good music starts, that’s where most of us want to be. [Read more…]

The Austinot Weekend Concert Picks: August 4-5

August 3, 2017 by Bill Tucker Leave a Comment

With the temperature dipping to a balmy 92 degrees this weekend, it’s time to escape the AC and hit the town! For your listening pleasure, we’ve picked out an evening of psychedelic progressive, one of our favorite harmony-driven rock bands, and two ladies of the blues playing a classic venue. Dig the weekend, dig the good times, and–as always–dig local live music! [Read more…]

Heather Wagner Reed Marks 10 Years of Promoting Austin Music Industry

August 1, 2017 by Irvianne Torremoro 1 Comment

Heather Wagner Reed with Juice Consulting team members, Amber LaFrance (L) and Madison Snelling (R), at Black Fret Black Ball (Credit: Juice Consulting)

“The creative energy is in my blood,” Heather Wagner Reed pointed out before detailing the abundance of work she’s accomplished over the years. [Read more…]

10 Austin Books Clubs at Independent Book Stores Cover Range of Genres

July 31, 2017 by Guest Blogger 13 Comments

Credit: Chris Lawton via Unsplash

Guest article by Archana Vemulapalli

Austin is a book lover’s paradise. With numerous independent book stores, a world-renowned poetry festival, book readings, and one of the nation’s premier annual literary events, the annual Texas Book Festival, there’s something for everyone. It’s no surprise, then, that there’s an abundance of Austin book clubs for the bibliophiles among us.

Book clubs have a long history in the United States, with groups like Benjamin Franklin’s literary society in Philadelphia, called the Junto, and Hannah Adam’s reading circle in the late 1760’s. More than two centuries later, book clubs have expanded beyond the genteel in society. They span every genre and style, with the central theme always being a shared love of the written word.

While I’m still compiling an exhaustive list of Austin book clubs, I did have time to check out a few of the book clubs hosted by or at Austin’s independent books stores. Here are 10 interesting, fun book clubs, organized by genre. Choose one that suits you and find a group of kindred spirits. [Read more…]

The Austinot Weekend Concert Picks: July 28-29

July 27, 2017 by Bill Tucker 1 Comment

As the calendar tiptoes from July to August, the world around us slips into a heat-induced coma. Everything, that is, except Austin’s local music scene. Exceptional shows are still everywhere, awaiting your patronage. This week, we highlight an upbeat party show, a socially-conscious, female-focused festival, and a band whose heart lives in the crux of the early 2000’s emo scene. Another unforgettable weekend, courtesy of the Live Music Capital of the World. Enjoy the music, and as always, listen local! [Read more…]

The Austinot Weekend Concert Picks: July 21-23

July 20, 2017 by Bill Tucker Leave a Comment

Stuck in the middle of 100 degree days, knocking on the door of August, it’s hard to separate from Netflix-binging and air conditioning. But this is Texas, y’all. We’re made of sterner stuff.

This weekend, we’ve picked can’t miss soul/funk, a female-focused rock/country show, and classic country Waylon would respect. Get outside, weather the heat, and–as always–listen local. [Read more…]

Nakia Celebrates 10-Year Anniversary With His Southern Cousins at Antone’s

July 17, 2017 by Bill Tucker Leave a Comment

Nakia 10 Year Anniversary With Southern Cousins

Nakia’s wild and varied career has brought him back to his Southern Cousins roots (Credit: Katie McDowell)

Everyone has a story. A tale composed of tiny moments weaving through our day-to-day routines and occasional adventures. The small parts define our past and influence our future.

Austin soul man, Nakia, has a story that has taken him from singing in Alabama churches to NBC’s “The Voice,” and everywhere in between. With his June 29, 2017 reunion with His Southern Cousins at Antone’s, the latest chapter in his tale is a loving nod to an extraordinary past. [Read more…]

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