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View Full Post Top Coffee Shops to Try in Austin

Published: 10/9/2017

Looking for the perfect cup of joe? You'll find it in Austin, where local roasters, craft brewers and champion latte artists abound, offering up everything from fair trade certified and locally roasted beans to spicy seasonal handcrafted chais and intricately detailed rosettas. While you may find shops situated on just about every corner, there are a few select shops that stand out among the rest. Here are 7 of the top coffee shops in Austin right now: Fleet Coffee 2427 Webberville Rd. Stop in to this cozy eastside locale for an espresso and chat with Govalle... read more

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View Full Post Local Films to see at Austin Film Festival 2017

Published: 10/6/2017

Happy October, everyone! We're so thrilled it’s fall - not just because we in Austin no longer have to endure triple-digit temperatures and now can bask in the chilly 80-90 degree range - but also because the Austin Film Festival film slate has been released! The Austin Film Fest crew has been working so hard on this for months - plowing through thousands of films, having heated debates, making way too many Sophie’s Choices. But I’m happy to say we’re left with an unbelievably incredible lineup of films , as well as raw, bloody eyeballs. The... read more

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View Full Post Where to Eat This Autumn in Austin

Published: 10/4/2017

With autumn comes some of our favorite things: gorgeous patio weather, festival season, rich dishes and all things pumpkin. Explore the season’s bounty with this roundup of delectable edibles, from pints of fall craft beer to scoops of pumpkin-flavored ice cream. Pumpkin Everything Whether breakfast, lunch or dinner (okay, and dessert), this winter squash makes its star appearance throughout fall. Pumpkin Cream Pasta. Courtesy of Kerbey Lane Cafe. Beloved breakfast joint Kerbey Lane Cafe rolls out a special fall menu loaded with pumpkin classics each year. Keep your eye out... read more

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View Full Post October Top Events & Festivals

Published: 10/2/2017

Fall is here in Austin, and while the days may still feel warm, the nights have begun to cool off to the perfect temperature for patio dining , outdoor concerts and evening hikes . October is full of exciting events for everyone, from the craft beer enthusiasts and film lovers to the traveling music festival-goers and kiddos looking for some pumpkin patch fun . Here is a selection of some of the top things to do around Austin this month: 10/1/17-10/31/17 Texas Wine Month Texas Hill Country Take a day trip just west of Austin into the Hill Country and venture onto the Texas Wine... 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

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Posted in: Arts & Culture

View Full Post 6 of the Top Fall Sports Events in Austin

Published: 9/27/2017

If you’re in the market for unique, exciting sporting events in Austin, we have your go-to list with 6 of the best sporting events and competitions this fall. Whether you are a visitor looking for a live, thrilling event to attend or a local with a hunger for action, look no further! Texas Stars Hockey at Cedar Park Center. Credit Mollie Kendall/Texas Stars. 10/6/17 - 10/7/17 Texas Stars Opening Weekend H-E-B Center at Cedar Park Witness the NHL’s Dallas Stars’ top affiliate, the Texas Stars , in their home opening weekend against the Chicago Wolves in Cedar... read more

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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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Posted in: Live Music Arts & Culture

View Full Post Your Complete Fall Bucket List

Published: 9/5/2017

Blazing foliage, sprawling corn mazes and cool er evenings—yep, it must be autumn. Make the most of the season with these 20 fun things to do in Austin this fall. Fall Pumpkin Patch. Credit Barton Hill Farms. 1. Pick pumpkins and explore a corn maze at local farms. Head on down to the farm for some old-fashioned harvest fun, such as exploring the five-acre corn maze and feeding the farm animals at Barton Hill Farms in Bastrop, picking your own pumpkins and gourds from the pumpkin patch at Sweet Berry Farm in Marble Falls or going for a hay ride and meeting the animals at the petting... read more

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View Full Post September Top Events & Festivals

Published: 9/1/2017

Late summer in Austin, Texas is all about sunny days and festival season - from music to film to comedy and more. Relax like a local this September by hitting the lake for an afternoon of paddle boarding before posting up on a patio with a refreshing local beer in one hand and the sound of a local artist in the background. If you're looking for a little more action as the days and nights cool off, check out these late-summer events & festivals: Through 9/14/17 Unplugged at The Grove Shady Grove Join locals under the shade of the... read more

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