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... »
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... »
Tuesday night the Center for Texas Music History held their 12th annual Texas Music History Unplugged show at the Texas Music Theater in downtown San Marcos. The reason for the series is to show the students and community the... »
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... »
While running errands recently, I stumbled upon a Thundering Paws Animal Sanctuary adoption event at the Brodie Lane PetSmart. Approximately 20 kitties were there with some volunteers from the organization. The cats that were looking for a forever... »
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... »
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... »
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... »
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... »
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... »
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... »
KTSW, the Texas State University radio station is holding it's 5th annual MR Fest music festival April 26th-28th! There will be over 100 artists performing in 13 locations around the San Marcos Square! The festival begins... »
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 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... »
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... »
