In the midst of Austin’s ever-evolving landscape, there are places and events that should never go away. Spots like The White Horse and shows like Austin City Limits are crucial to the fabric of our fabulous city. If The Broken Spoke turns into a Jamba Juice, then I’m high-tailing it to Asheville, North Carolina… Unplugged […]
Barton Springs Bathhouse Marks 70 Years With Community Plunge
Located within Zilker Park’s 358 acres is Barton Springs Pool, a three-acre, underground fed spring that has been referred to as the “Heart and Soul” and “Crown Jewel” of Austin. If you’ve been there, you understand why. In 1947, Barton Springs Bathhouse opened its doors for the first time, welcoming swimmers from all walks of […]
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 […]
Austin Playdate with Comic Ralph Hardesty
Guest article by Colin Gray Ralph Hardesty is an up-and-coming standup comic you may have seen at Cap City Comedy Club, ColdTowne Theater and other venues, or co-hosting Greetings From Queer Mountain with comedian Michael Foulk. You may also have seen him in a caftan or witch’s cloak if you’ve attended Gurl’s Night, a gay- and women-focused […]
10 Beautiful Sights from Umlauf Garden Party 2015
Last week, I joined local photographer Rebecca Belcher at Umlauf Sculpture Garden & Museum for one of the loveliest events in Austin, the 17th Annual Umlauf Garden Party. This major fundraiser featured fare from 20 local restaurants, wine, a silent and live auction, live music and, of course, striking artwork. Though the humidity that night made us feel like […]
Zilker Kite Festival 2015 Returns to Zilker Park March 1st
One of the best ways to forget yourself and all the baggage that comes with you is to buy or make your own personal aircraft. You can use string, paper, sticks or whatever’s handy. Just make sure you’re finished by March 1, 2015, when Zilker Kite Festival returns for another year.
The Story of Umlauf Sculpture Garden’s Beloved Artist
“You don’t have to know. It’s just beautiful,” a man said while shrugging, after his friend seemed confused about a piece at the Umlauf Sculpture Garden & Museum. It’s true; visiting the Umlauf can be enjoyable with little or no knowledge about Charles Umlauf (1910-1994) or his artwork. The grounds feature nice gravel paths, lush native […]
Best Places to Eat Before Blues on the Green
This guest blog article is by Adam Rosenfield. Ah, KGSR’s Blues on the Green, the quintessential summer event in Austin. The evening features free live music from prominent artists in Zilker Park on Wednesday night. You and your friends can set your DVRs for Modern Family and still enjoy the hot, yet beautiful, summer night. With musical acts […]
The Picnic Brings Food Trailers to Barton Springs
If you’ve been in Austin a while, you fondly remember the collection of food trailers that used to be on South Congress at the corner of Monroe. For years, this prime stretch of real estate remained frozen in time and seemed immune to the high-rises popping up around town. But Austin grew a little less […]
Best Burger Joint, Farmers’ Markets, Farrah Fawcett and Barton Springs
Click Play on the podcast player above to listen to this week’s episode of the Austinot Podcast or find us on iTunes. After a two-week sabbatical, the Austinot Podcast is back! Thanks to everyone who has continued to send in awesome questions about Austin on Facebook and Twitter. We really enjoyed answering your questions this week. Here’s […]