Listen at Winflo
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…
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Posts from: January 2015
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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2015 Sundance Film Festival
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…
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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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Must-Attend Events in 2015
From music festivals to events showcasing the best food in Austin, here's what to do in 2015: JANUARY 1/1/15-1/10/15 Austin Free Week Various Locations: More than a dozen clubs host non-stop, local, live music during this annual event. This is an excellent opportunity for music fans to check out…
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