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Published: 1/30/2015

Calling all dedicated music lovers and foodies. Behold, Listen at Winflo . Tucked below Italian eatery Winflo Osteria , this tiny speakeasy style room opens up every Thursday evening to a handful of patrons. Winflo chef/owner John Pennington creates a three-course seasonal fare menu including handcrafted cocktails with local spirits and wine from Italy. Listen at Winflo. Photo by of Winflo Osteria. Upon arrival, scout the room and choose your table. There is no reserved seating so early arrivals get the best spot. My favorite seat is the corner table to the left of the stage, tucked away in... read more

Tags: Live Music Eat & Drink Nightlife West Austin

Posted in: Live Music

View Full Post Indie Arts Round-Up

Published: 1/28/2015

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 say at SVT, prepare for impact. This nationally renowned Austin artist hub produces new plays, musicals and operas by some of America's most daring playwrights and composers. 2. Blue Theater Theatre + Art Gallery + Filmedia Studio, the Blue gathers artists together to bring you new and timeless classics in the form of award-winning theatre performances, gallery space and... read more

Tags: Comedy Arts & Culture

Posted in: Arts & Culture

View Full Post 2015 Sundance Film Festival

Published: 1/26/2015

Austin film has been a staple of the annual Sundance Film Festival for quite some time, Robert Redford even cites the late Austin filmmaker Eagle Pennell as the inspiration for the festival. Things really got kicking in 1984 when the Austin-filmed Blood Simple launched the careers of Joel & Ethan Coen. A screening of Slacker at Sundance in 1991 introduced the world to Richard Linklater and the next year El Mariachi marked the debut of Robert Rodriguez at the festival. Results with Cobie Smulders and Guy Pearce. This is just scratching the surface though. Through the years, truly original... read more

Tags: Film

Posted in: Film

View Full Post The Velveeta Room

Published: 1/23/2015

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 of the best stand-up in Austin. If you are looking to cram as much comedy into one sitting as possible, then Speed Mic at 9 p.m. on Thursday nights is just the place for you! Speed Mic is a whirlwind comedy show featuring tons of comedians at rapid fire pace. Each set is a maximum of five minutes, thus ensuring that you discover the best and brightest of ATX with no lag and... read more

Tags: Comedy Downtown Nightlife Sixth Street

Posted in: Arts & Culture

View Full Post 5 Minutes with a Local: Jacoby's Creative Director Kris Swift

Published: 1/21/2015

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. Get his insider tips on how to experience Austin like a local: Chicken Fried Steak. Photo by Jacoby's Restaurant & Mercantile. What is your favorite part about living in Austin? My favorite part about living in Austin is that the cost of living is affordable, but the quality of life is incredible. I also love that we have great weather year-round that allows... read more

Tags: East Austin Eat & Drink LGBTQ True Austin

Posted in: Eat & Drink

View Full Post Teen Itinerary: South Congress

Published: 1/16/2015

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 part of the answer. It's my daughter's favorite place to spend an afternoon, especially when I'm on hand to pay for treats along the way. So, based on her suggestions, here is a teen-friendly itinerary for exploring Austin's eclectic SoCo. Big Top Candy Shop 1706 S. Congress Ave . Because every good outing should start with dessert, dont you think? This old fashioned... read more

Tags: Family South Congress Teens

Posted in: Family

View Full Post The Classical Music Scene in Austin

Published: 1/14/2015

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 genres like country, blues and indie rock, Austin is also home to a thriving, progressive and exciting classical music scene. With that in mind, let's review three classical music groups you should see if you are visiting or a long time resident. Austin Symphony Orchestra, Board Party. Credit John Gutierrez. The Austin Symphony Orchestra (ASO): The ASO is the premier classical music... read more

Tags: Live Music Arts & Culture

Posted in: Live Music Arts & Culture

View Full Post Awards Season: The Boyhood Tally

Published: 1/12/2015

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 Arquette . 12 years in the making, Richard Linklater's " Boyhood " is a personal epic and nothing short of memorizing. The cast and crew assembled for two weeks of filming every year from 2002 to 2013. In doing so we are allowed to see Mason Evans (Ellar Coltrane) really age as we follow his enriching story of youth in modern Texas. For age six through to the first days a... read more

Tags: Film

Posted in: Film

View Full Post New and Notable in ATX

Published: 1/9/2015

There's lots to see and do in our city in 2015. Here's the scoop on dining hotspots, outdoor rec, trendy tours and fabulous art that have just taken place and are the spots to see and be scene in the next twelve months! Ann and Roy Butler Hike-and-Bike Trail and Boardwalk at Lady Bird Lake The Great Outdoors Head to the recently opened Ann and Roy Butler Hike-and-Bike Trail and Boardwalk at Lady Bird Lake. After 18 months of construction, this 10-mile trail is open, offering spectacular waterfront views of Lady Bird Lake, cultural attractions and the towering skyscrapers of... read more

Tags: Events Arts & Culture Eat & Drink Museums Tours

Posted in: Arts & Culture Eat & Drink

View Full Post Austin Film Year in Review

Published: 1/8/2015

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 Austin initiated a new Film Incentive Program and a small movie called " Boyhood " won the hearts of viewers the world over. On top of that we had our first billion-dollar movie. Seriously, the locally filmed " Transformers 4: Age of Extinction " made a whopping billion dollars at the summer box office! On set for Transformers 4. Things started out big in... read more

Tags: Film Events Festivals

Posted in: Film

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