Indie Arts Round-Up
Call it underground, call it quirky or even completely off-the-wall. Here are 11 ways to experience Austin's independent arts: Photo by Salvage Vanguard Theater. 1. Salvage Vanguard Theater As they…
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Posts from: January 2015
The Velveeta Room
If you find yourself on Sixth Street on a Thursday looking for a great time, be sure and check out The Velveeta Room. Located next door to Esther's Follies, this small-but-mighty venue offers up some…
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5 Minutes with a Local: Jacoby's Creative Director Kris Swift
We sat down with local Austinite and Creative Director of Jacoby's Restaurant & Mercantile, Kris Swift, to talk Austin living, the dining and cultural scene, and Adam's grandmother's strawberry cake…
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Teen Itinerary: South Congress
One of the most frequent questions I receive as a True Austin local is "What can I do with my teenager when we visit Austin?" Thankfully, I have a resident teen to ask. South Congress Avenue is always…
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The Classical Music Scene in Austin
Austin, Texas is first and foremost a music mecca. People travel from around the world to visit our first class venues and festivals. While much of the city's attention for music has been focused on…
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Awards Season: The Boyhood Tally
Austin history has already been made in 2015 with "Boyhood" taking home three Golden Globe Awards: Best Motion Picture Drama, Best Director Richard Linklater and Best Supporting Actress Patricia…
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Austin Film Year in Review
To say 2014 was a phenomenal year for Austin film is an understatement. The Austin Film Commission launched our NEW Production Directory, Austin Studios' renovation and expansion started, the City of…
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