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Published: 12/5/2017

Check out this hot list of what’s new and what’s coming up on Austin’s ever-changing dining, nightlife, shopping and culture scenes. Dine Rules & Regs rendering. Courtesy of the Fairmont Austin. The soon-to-open Fairmont Austin , downtown’s largest hotel, will feature five inviting restaurants and bars. Dining options will include globally influenced food from Revue and steaks from Garrison , a modern American grill house. Rules & Regs , the seventh-floor terrace lounge, boasts sweeping city views. Fareground , Austin’s very first food... read more

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Posted in: Eat & Drink Arts & Culture

View Full Post What to See at the Austin Asian American Film Festival

Published: 11/28/2017

This December, the Austin Asian American Film Festival turns 10! It’s a particularly special birthday, since it also marks the official formation of the festival's nonprofit. To celebrate these milestones, the team has slated a great lineup of 11 feature films and 17 short films covering a vast swath of time, geography, cultures and experiences. Buy your festival badges and film passes today and get in on the action at AFS Cinema from December 7-10! The festival kicks off with Ric Burns and Li-Shin Yu’s " The Chinese Exclusion Act ," a documentary... read more

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View Full Post The Best of Austin’s Handmade Holiday Shopping

Published: 11/27/2017

Whether you’re ready or not, it’s time to start thinking about your holiday gift list. If you’re looking for something really special or even one-of-a-kind for your friends and family, look no further than Austin’s expansive array of handmade shopping opportunities. To the rest of the world, Black Friday is all about hot deals at large retailers, but for those of us in the Austin art scene, November 24 is the unofficial kickoff to the best local art gift events with Blue Genie Art Bazaar, which is quickly followed by Cherrywood Art Fair, Armadillo Christmas Bazaar... read more

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View Full Post How to Experience East Austin Studio Tour 2017

Published: 11/3/2017

Mark your calendars for November 11-12 and November 18-10 - it's East Austin Studio Tour time. In its 16 th year, this free, self-guided tour - a Big Medium program - invites visitors to discover new artistic talent, see working studios, learn about artists' tools, techniques and inspirations and explore galleries. Big Medium gallery opening. Credit Madeline Harvey. Studios & Exhibitions Here are just a few studios and exhibitions featured in this year’s tour – be sure to check out the hundreds of other participants while... read more

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View Full Post November Top Events & Festivals

Published: 10/31/2017

There's no shortage of festive, fall fun in Austin this November. Whether you're looking to experience the city's top culinary offerings, jump start your holiday shopping or just enjoy the gorgeous weather that Austin has to offer, get your holiday season into gear with these top events and things to do in the Live Music Capital of the World®: 11/2/17-11/5/17 2017 U.S. Vintage National Championships Circuit of The Americas Old meets new in Austin when more than 400 competitors test iconic racing machines on COTA's state-of-the-art track!... read more

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View Full Post Upcoming Shows at the Long Center

Published: 10/20/2017

Since opening in 2008, the Long Center for the Performing Arts has been one of Austin’s top venues, dedicated to bringing quality performances and events to Austinites and visitors alike. The Long Center prides itself on the variety of entertainment it provides to the city of Austin, and the upcoming 2017/2018 season is no different. We’ve rounded out some of the most exciting events coming to the Long Center in the coming months, so check it out and snag some tickets before it’s too late! Credit Scott Melcer. 11/11/17 - 11/19/17 Carmen Austin Opera kicks off its 31st... read more

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View Full Post Texas Book Festival 2017

Published: 10/18/2017

The annual Texas Book Festival takes place November 4 & 5, 2017, in and around the Texas State Capitol . Free and open to the public, the 22 nd annual festival will feature more than 300 authors - from Pulitzer Prize winners to poets, satirists to sports writers, Caldecott winners to chefs, and memoirists to mystery writers. The festival has something for everyone! Courtesy of Texas Book Festival. “Kids on Congress” is the place at the festival for families! So much for tots or teens to see and do - storytimes with famous picture book authors, hands-on craft activities, and... read more

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View Full Post Best Fall Exhibits in Austin

Published: 9/29/2017

Arguably one of the best times to visit Austin, fall has plenty to offer visitors. The air is crisp, leaves are beginning to turn burnt orange like the students at DKR Stadium on Saturday nights and many of the local museums have a great lineup of new exhibits. Check out some these new exhibits on your next trip to our city. Courtesy of the Bullock Museum. 9/2/17 – 1/7/18 "American Spirits: The Rise and Fall of Prohibition" Bullock Museum For 13 years in the early twentieth century, the United States didn't sell a drop of alcohol – legally, that is.... read more

Tags: Arts & Culture Museums Film Fall

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View Full Post Mexico Modern Exhibit Opens at the Ransom Center

Published: 9/18/2017

Chronicling two decades of cultural exchange between Mexico and the United States, the Harry Ransom Center 's exhibition Mexico Modern: Art, Commerce, and Cultural Exchange, 1920–1945 showcases examples of modern Mexican art and design. Included are works of modern Mexican art by such artists as Miguel Covarrubias, Frida Kahlo, Diego Rivera, and Edward Weston. Diego Rivera, [Basket vendors], 1938. Watercolor, 27.7 x 38.6 cm. Courtesy Harry Ransom Center. © 2017 Banco de México Diego Rivera Frida Kahlo Museums Trust, Mexico, D.F. / Artists Rights Society (ARS), New York On... read more

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View Full Post Top Local Artists to Watch at ACL Fest

Published: 9/11/2017

Fall winds are beginning to roll in to Texas and excitement is building as Austinites and music enthusiasts alike count down the days to the 16 th annual Austin City Limits Music Festival (October 6 - 8 & October 12 - 15). This year, festival goers will be looking forward to headliners such as Chance The Rapper, Red Hot Chili Peppers and Jay-Z, but locals know to look out for Austin’s very own home-grown artists, who are credited with making the city the Live Music Capital of the World®. Buy your tickets and book your ACL weekend in Austin, then catch these 10... read more

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