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Head for these Hills
National Geographic Adventure
(February 2006)
"Day 1: Those who say Hill Country ain't as wild as it used to be have obviously never waited out the summer tubing crowd and waded into the clear, cold Guadalupe River, one of the eco-minded Trout unlimited's top 100 U.S. trout streams...Stay at Gruene Mansion Inn and two-step next door to Gruene Hall, the oldest dance hall in Texas."
Big Easy's Musicians Move Their Acts to Austin
The Washington Post
(November 30, 2005)
"The self-proclaimed Live Music Capital of the World, the place that gave rock-and-roll superstar Janis Joplin her start in the 1960s, is sounding a little funkier these days. The chili, as one of the famed Neville Brothers sings in his new regular gig, has met the gumbo..."
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Sales & Marketing Management
Sales Meeting Hot Spots
(November 2005)
"Activities: If golf is important to your group, you're likely aware of the top golf resorts named by Golf Digest, Conde Nast Traveler, and others. In addition, we'd suggest that you look at ways some golf resorts draw nongolfers into golf-centered activities. For example, Barton Creek Resort & Spa, in Austin, Texas, does a mixture of a cocktail hour and shootout. With a beverage cart and a gallery of nongolfing cheerers, contestants try for the best score on the first hole."
Worth a Trip: LBJ Library, Museum Offers Look at History
Tulsa World
(November 13, 2005)
"Love him or despise him, LBJ is an interesting, one-of-a-kind American politician. A visit to his library and museum is worth a trip to Austin."
These 10 Notable Bars From Around the Country
Round Out our List of Favorites
InStyle
(December 2005)
"Austin, Light Bar: Students and stars (Luke Wilson, Matthew McConaughey) converge at this popular spot. Snag a vibrating 'relaxation' chair or go to the roof lounge for an awesome city view."
The Heritage Tourism Boom
Black Meetings & Tourism
(December 2005/January 2006)
"In Austin, Texas, visitors can explore the history and architecture of the Capitol grounds, Congress Avenue and E. Sixth Street, and the Bremond Block on a free, guided walking tour that's available from March through November."
Eyes & Ears of Texas on Bill [Clinton] by Liz Smith
New York Post
(November 4, 2005)
"In Austin I lunched in the Four Seasons dining room, where they have those innovative dark napkins so you won't get white lint on your dark suit. I see they now serve iced tea without ice cubes. The tea itself is frozen into globs, so it never dilutes! The most entertaining night in Texas was seeing the great nine-time Grammy winner Ray Benson in his signature musical about the late country-western king Bob Wills & His Texas Playboys."
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Noteworthy Read More
 Capital City Leads State in Film
Sales Team Travels to PCMA
Austin CVB Attends MPI
Southwest Showcase Returns to Austin
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Big Easy's Musicians Move Their Acts to Austin
The Washington Post
(November 30, 2005)
"The self-proclaimed Live Music Capital of the World, the place that gave rock-and-roll superstar Janis Joplin her start in the 1960s, is sounding a little funkier these days. The chili, as one of the famed Neville Brothers sings in his new regular gig, has met the gumbo..."
Read More
Sales & Marketing Management
Sales Meeting Hot Spots
(November 2005)
"Activities: If golf is important to your group, you're likely aware of the top golf resorts named by Golf Digest, Conde Nast Traveler, and others. In addition, we'd suggest that you look at ways some golf resorts draw nongolfers into golf-centered activities. For example, Barton Creek Resort & Spa, in Austin, Texas, does a mixture of a cocktail hour and shootout. With a beverage cart and a gallery of nongolfing cheerers, contestants try for the best score on the first hole."
Worth a Trip: LBJ Library, Museum Offers Look at History
Tulsa World
(November 13, 2005)
"Love him or despise him, LBJ is an interesting, one-of-a-kind American politician. A visit to his library and museum is worth a trip to Austin."
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Long Center for the
Performing Arts
Built as a monument to the space age, the Palmer Auditorium sat on the south banks of Town Lake since 1959. Over the years, the auditorium housed many of Austin's biggest events, including performances from Elvis Presley and Bob Dylan. Then in May 1999, a $20 million donation from Joe R. and Teresa Lozano Long allowed for the renovation of the outdated auditorium into a world-class performing arts center.
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January 7-8
Texas Weddings, LTD
2006 Bridal Extravaganza
Palmer Events Center
www.austinweddings.com
Est. Attendance 5,000
January 7-8
Junior Volleyball Association of Austin
2006 JVAA Tour of Texas
Austin Convention Center
www.austinsportscenter.com
Est. Attendance 6,000
January 12-15
Town Lake Productions, Inc.
Austin Boat Show
Austin Convention Center
www.austinboatshow.com
Est. Attendance 16,000
January 20-22
Sundown Promotions
2006 Custom Car & Hot Rod Show
Palmer Events Center
www.austincarshow.com
Est. Attendance 5,000
January 24
Professional Photographers
of America, Inc.
2006 PPA Annual Imaging
USA Convention & Trade Show
Austin Convention Center
www.ppa.com
Est. Attendance 5,000
January 29
Goodman Media Events, LLC
2006 Log Home and Timber
Frame Expo
Palmer Events Center
www.logexpo.com
Est. Attendance 2,000
January 30-31
Government Technology Conference
2006 GTC Southwest
Austin Convention Center
www.govtech.net
Est. Attendance 11,000
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