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Around the world in eight restaurants: a child's passport beyond the kids' meal.

International travel is not cheap, but we all want to give our children that cultural experience one way or another. The easiest way is through food and Austin boasts gastronomic diversity. Here's a project that not only encourages... »

Seth Meyers headlined day two of the Moontower Comedy and Oddity Fest in Austin

Yesterday was day two of the Moontower Comedy and Oddity Festival being held in Austin, Texas. The festival continues through this Saturday, April 28th, and features over 70 comedic acts and a film fest at 11 venues around town... »

Austin Style: Wine Down Wednesday

Weekends in downtown Austin begin on Wednesday, with Wine Down. The Second Street District's community happy hour draws fans to the patio of ACL Live to showcase food, music, retail, and of course - wine! Every week, locals from... »

Austin Pets Alive! approved to move operations to Town Lake

The question before the Austin City Council tonight was who will use Town Lake Animal Center, Austin Pets Alive! or Austin Animal Center? The issue drew many supporters and more than two dozen speakers on APA!’s behalf... »

Eeyore's birthday party

My first year living in Austin, before I had internet at my apartment; I would spend hours at Austin Java on 12th and Lamar surfing the web and sending emails. One Saturday afternoon as I slowly drove south on... »

Hell Yes Fest! highlights local comedy show

Comedy festival Hell Yes Fest! is currently underway here in Austin, with a local comedy show called 'Unsuspectingly Sponsored By...' highlighting advertising-themed improv sketch comedy this Saturday night at The New Movement. Not only... »

‘Bernie’ opening at the Violet Crown Cinema

The Violet Crown Cinema will begin showing Richard Linklater’s new film, Bernie, starting on Friday. An exclusive premiere of the film (sponsored by the Austin Film Society and benefiting the Texas Filmmakers’ Production Fund) will be... »

Maria Bamford kicks off Moontower Comedy and Oddity Festival in Austin

Wednesday, April 25th officially kicked off the Moontower Comedy and Oddity Festival. The highly anticipated event features over 70 comedic acts and a film fest. Aziz Ansari packed two sold out shows at the Paramount, while funny man... »

Cory Joseph recalled by Spurs

The San Antonio Spurs have recalled 2011 first round draft pick and current Austin Toros' starting point guard Cory Joseph for the team's upcoming playoff run.The 6-3, 185-pound lead guard out of Texas has... »

Making waves: Kids swim into Austin's summer

The Texas heat arrived earlier than usual, but luckily for Austin kids, so has summer league swimming. Most swim teams will start practices or clinics in late April and early May. Not only is swimming a great summer... »

The Grey Area talk to Examiner about their visit to Austin during SXSW

The Grey Area performed in Austin during SXSW Music Festival in March at the Quantum Collective and Planet L.A. Records Showcase. Jason Steinhauer and Timothy 'TJ' Jones comprise the duo, who came to Austin from Washington D... »

Animal advocates hold Austin candidate forum

Austin animal lovers, advocates and rescuers gathered at Abel’s on the Lake Sunday to hear remarks from candidates for mayor and city council on why a vote for them would ensure Austin remains a No Kill community. The... »

Upcoming: Moontower Comedy & Oddity Festival

Thank goodness for the Moontower Comedy & Oddity Festival: we’re gearing up for another Austin, Texas summer, the suspense of the whether the tech bubble will pop or not is killing us, and we can’t tell... »

Not A Word - Glenn Fukunaga

Glenn Fukunaga has emerged as one of Austin’s most respected and sought after bassists, having played with a Who’s Who list of artists that includes the likes of Chuck Berry, Bob Dylan, Robert Plant and Dr... »

Austin residents have opportunity to participate in landmark cancer study

Austin residents have an opportunity to participate in a landmark study that has the potential to change the face of cancer for future generations. Men and women between the ages of 30 and 65 who have never been diagnosed with... »

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