Cinco de Mayo
May is an ah-May-zing time here in Austin and it features one of the most fun days of the year: Cinco de Mayo! Cinco de Mayo—or the fifth of May—commemorates the Mexican army’s 1862 victory over…
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Posts from: April 2016
Outside Austin City Limits – Boerne Beckons
There’s never a shortage of things to do in Austin, but sometimes you need a little Hill Country to center the soul. Enter a short road trip to Boerne , Texas, whose quaint, historic downtown, dubbed…
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West Austin Studio Tour
Mark your calendars for May 14-15 and May 21-22 - it's West Austin Studio Tour time. This annual free, self-guided tour - a Big Medium program - invites the public to discover new artistic talent…
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Celebrate the Arts at Art City Austin 2016
The annual Art City Austin will take place Friday through Sunday, April 29 - May 1. After the past seven years of calling Cesar Chavez home, Art City Austin has relocated to the beautiful and scenic…
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Places to Get Breakfast all Day
Craving pancakes for lunch, doughnuts for dinner or a breakfast taco as a midnight snack? Break the brekkie rules with breakfast all day (and well into the night) from these hot locations around Austin. 24 DINER (open 24 hours) Grab yourself a roasted banana and brown sugar milk shake, stuff your…
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Fairway Escape: The Ultimate Golf Trip
Austin is not only a great golf destination but it's actually the best 19th hole in the country ! That means the golf is great but the golf experience is second to none. Let's start with the golf…
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Residency Review: Mrs. Glass at The Blackheart
As soon as you hear the first strum of Mrs. Glass’s electric guitar, one word comes to mind: Southern. Mrs. Glass is a local Delta blues/rock trio, with heavy New Orleans influences. The band features…
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Kid-Friendly Austin
Visiting Austin with a toddler in tow? Here is a list of kid-friendly attractions that you can enjoy before naptime! Thinkery – Austin’s new 40,000 square foot children’s museum encourages STEAM…
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Where to Get Ramen in Austin
Who would have ever thought that a hot bowl of soup would put Austin in such a tizzy? Ramen, a dish that was once reserved for cash-strapped collegiates, has been revamped to a legitimate foodie…
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Music in the Air: Spring Music Events Around Austin
When considering Austin, a few things typically come to mind: good food, good weather and a whole lotta' live music. The live music scene is always in full swing, with some venues featuring one or two…
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