Come join in on some Texas fun while helping to support Austin’s largest no-kill, non-profit pet adoption center, the Austin Humane Society. The Winfield Inn and The Simplifiers are hosting Bark For A Cause on Wednesday, May 16th from 6 to 9 pm. This fundraising event is sure to be a casual, family- friendly evening of socializing and fun that will build awareness of the opportunities to contribute to a long-standing organization and cause.

This Texas Country Fair themed event includes a silent auction, appetizers, BBQ, cocktails, and a dessert bar. Guests will enjoy fair games, a photo booth, and live music as they mingle with a community of like-minded pet lovers and raise money for a good cause!

Leaders in the Austin events industry, including The Simplifiers, Premiere Party Central, Say Cheese Photo Booth, Sugar Mama’s Bakeshop, Cory Ryan Photography, Central Market, The Lemonade Co., D Zine Graphics, Sweet Stuff, Texas Pie Company, and Simon Lee Bakery are banding together to provide an unforgettable evening under the stars.

Tickets run $25 for an individual, $40 for a couple, and $175 for a table (8 guests). All proceeds benefit the Austin Humane Society.

All ages are welcome to attend Bark For A Cause. Click here to purchase tickets.

About the Austin Humane Society

Formed in 1952, AHS is the largest no-kill, non-profit pet adoption center in Austin. The Austin Humane Society is dedicated to saving Austin’s homeless cats and dogs, educating the Austin community about responsible pet ownership and reducing pet over-population. The Austin Humane Society is a community resource that promotes compassion toward animals.

Photo Credit: Suzanne Pressman

Four studios and fifteen artists will be showcased in the ninth annual Art of the Pot Austin Ceramic Studio Tour and Sale this Mother’s Day weekend. Join Austin potters Chris Campbell, Keith Kreeger, Ryan McKerley, Lisa Orr and Claudia Reese as they open up their studios for you to enjoy the art of pottery. The tour is free and open to the public, and runs on Saturday from 10am to 5pm and Sunday from 11am to 5pm.

 Art of the Pot is a collective of Austin-based potters committed to expanding the reach of contemporary studio pottery through studio tours, public lectures and gallery exhibitions.  Each year, Art of the Pot brings some of the top ceramic artists in the country to Austin for the invitational pottery show.

“We’re thrilled to have such high caliber artists in our lineup again this year,” says Kreeger. “The tour has grown in scale and stature in Austin and across the country. Visitors will see the limitless possibilities of our medium in the wide range of work on view.” The ten nationally recognized guest artists come from as far away as New York, California, Maine, North Carolina, Washington state, Missouri and Pennsylvania

Photo Credit: Suzanne Pressman

The tours are complete with eats and drinks. Saturday’s tour kicks off with food from Snack Bar on South Congress and coffee at Lisa Orr studio, and the day ends with “Tacos, Shots & Pots” at Keith Kreeger studio. Sunday’s tour will feature brunch fare at Claudia Reese studio, and pizza from East Side Pies at Ryan McKerley/Chris Campbell studio.

Prior to the weekend’s tour, Art of the Pot is offering you the opportunity to go behind the scenes with some of their artists with a Free Ceramics Workshop on Thursday, May 10, 12-4pm at the Dougherty Arts Center. Guest artists Deb Schwartzkopf (WA), Gwendolyn Yoppolo (NC) and Michael Kline will (NC) will discuss and demonstrate their creative approaches and technical knowledge.

A special  VIP Collector’s Preview Tour will be held on Friday, May 11, 6-9pm. Private bus tour, with cocktails and refreshments at each studio. VIP tickets are $45 and can be purchased here.

Away Spa at the W Hotel

Shower her with memorable gifts or take her out to an unforgettable brunch or event this Mother’s Day in Austin.

We have some great gift ideas from Limbo Jewelry and the Away Spa at W Austin.  Limbo Jewelry features an endless selection of exquisite jewelry at an affordable price. A classic pair of stylish hoop earrings can really show your appreciation.

Litho Large Hooked Earrings in Sterling Silver from Limbo Jewelry

Founded in 2005 as an intimate and unassuming retail pop-up shop on South Congress by husband-wife team Edson Enriquez and Anne Rutt-Enriquez, Limbo’s brand has grown in strides due to Edson’s uncommon take on architectural jewelry, art, and nature-inspired designs and Anne’s complementary professional experiences in marketing and public relations.

“I am trying to prove a point with my work. Things, shapes, and forms are beautiful already. We as designers do not need to add to them or drastically transform them. Our job is to simply enhance them and present them the right way,” says Edson Enriquez about his work.

Don’t miss your chance to give your mother a piece of jewelry encompassing beauty and simplicity.

Drop Horizon Bangle Bracelet from Limbo Jewelry

If she has enough jewelry, give the gift of relaxation at W’s Away Spa with one of their three indulgent Mother’s Day spa packages or a special Mother’s Day gift set assembled by Away Spa experts.

Away Spa has three different Mother’s Day packages to choose from. The Mother’s Wind Down for moms on-the-go features the Away signature scrub, wrap, and massage as well as an Away pedicure for $175 (regularly $220). The New Mama Delight, special for expectant mothers, features a 75-minute mother-to-be massage and an Away mani & pedi for $250 (regularly $290). Mom’s Favorite package, a special treat for someone who deserves the best, involves a 75-minute Away massage, Classic Radiance Facial, and an Away Manicure for $275 (regularly $330).

If she doesn’t have time to go to  the spa, bring the spa to her with Away’s fabulous gift set. The assortment of luxe products for anytime pampering consists of an AWAY soy candle in Eucalyptus Spearmint, Farmhouse Fresh Honey Magnolia Sparkling Bath Soak, Farmhouse Fresh Honey Heel Glaze, Organic Silk Lavender Eye Pillow, Farmaesthetics Eyebright, MALIN+GOETZ Vitamin B5 Body Moisturizer, and MALIN+GOETZ Mojito Lip Balm. This package is priced at $140. Gift cards are also available.

The Tea Embassy

While the Mother’s Day Tea Tasting is currently sold out at downtown’s Tea Embassy on the corner of 9th and Rio Grande, you can still surprise her with premium loose-leaf teas or tea ware. Tea Embassy is a family-owned business with over 200 teas from around the world. Whether you are looking for a hand-made tea from the country Georgia on the Black Sea or a Japanese bamboo whisk for making Matcha, the Tea Embassy has got it. Their current samples include Green Treasures Tea, Lapsang Souchong Black Tea, and Sentimint Rooibos.

Or, fill her day with sunshine and love with a fresh bouquet of flowers. For a friendly full-service florist serving the Austin area, look no further than Texas Blooms, located in the Triangle.

Austin even has you covered for free Mother’s Day events. Check out the Austin Symphonic Band (aka the “Official Band of the City of Austin”) as they celebrate Mother’s Day with a free concert at the Texas State Capitol. Beginning at 7 pm, the band will perform an hour-long concert of well-known tunes, including marches and musical numbers. This free annual concert becomes more popular every year, so producers recommend coming early and bringing your lawn chairs.

Onto brunch! With a smörgåsbord of brunches, offerings and dinners, it can be quite hard to narrow down. Below are some of our favorites.

Chef Joe Anguiano from eleven plates & wine will be creating an amazing carving station. For veggie lovers, a spring mix of baby squash, snap peas, vine-ripe tomatoes, and baby turnips will accompany. The charcuterie and cheese plate will be loaded up with delicacies like Manchego, Tomme de Savoie, Texas goat cheese, proscuitto, and more. Mimosas and sangria come bottomless.

Dine in the cozy Italian farmhouse setting at Sagra for an intimate and elegant Mother’s Day. Brunch consists of a gourmet Italian buffet complete with banana French toast, caprese salad, pastiera and chicken piccata among others.

Bistrot Mirabelle will roll out the red carpet for Mother’s Day with a wonderful array of new brunch additions, including lobster pot pie, grilled salmon, and prime rib. Popular brunch items include the Eggs Hemingway and the Challah French toast. Every mother receives a complimentary flower upon arrival and her choice of a gluten-free coconut or chocolate macaroon at the meal’s end.

Chef Jeff Axline at Lakeway Resort & Spa will be creating a Mother’s Day brunch composed of both cold and hot choices along with a delicious spread of desserts. Brunch will be held in the Vista’s Ballroom overlooking the lake. A petting zoo an live entertainment going on throughout the day will provide fun for families of all ages.

Or get Mother’s Day brunch — to go! The instructors at Whole Foods have done all the prep work and are ready to guide you through creating a menu of strawberry salad, quiche florentine and cinnamon rolls with ginger cream cheese icing. The brunch comes stocked with a package of locally roasted Cuvee Coffee along with Prosecco and orange juice for mimosas. This hands-on package is priced at $70.

Show Mom just how important she is! Mother’s Day only comes around once a yea, so make it count. Austin has options for any taste or budget.

To launch their new supper club, fresh and seasonal Royal Fig Catering will be hosting an Artisan Dinner Series in their beautiful new Harvest Room. Austin’s favorite cheese shop, Antonelli’s, will be part of the debut dinner, along with Chef Dan Stacy, fresh off the successful launch of Royal Fig’s mobile venture The Seedling Truck.

The first Artisan Dinner will feature five cheesy courses that will highlight Chef Dan Stacy’s culinary attention to detail, quality and artistry as he showcases a selection of Antonelli’s artisanal cheeses. The meal will also include a cheese commentary by Cheese-monger Paul Kiry.

At Antonelli’s, an artisanal is described as “cheese that’s been touched by hands.” While a “farmstead cheese” is one that is made on a farm that also cares for its own animals, often meaning that the same group of folks who take care of the animals also make the cheese and that the milk doesn’t have to travel far or sit long before being made into cheese.

While the lines can get blurry between artisanal and industrial cheese, Antonelli’s distinctly chooses to focus primarily on artisanal cheese. These cheeses have taken a good deal of human labor to create and can be traced to cheesemakers and the milk source.

Cheese-monger and Wholesale Manager Paul Kiry will talk about the selections and pairings throughout the service. This event is open to the public and is B.Y.O.B. Diners are encouraged to bring their favorite wines, brews, or other beverages to complement the meal.

The Harvest Room has a warmly rich yet rustic atmosphere, and with a capacity of about 40 will serve as a versatile space not only for Royal Fig’s multi-series supper club, but also rehearsal dinners, showers, corporate events and functions of all kinds.

The Artisan Dinner featuring Antonelli’s will begin Sunday, April 29th at 6 p.m. and tickets can be purchased for $65 each by contacting Harvest Room Manager Jerod Hruska by phone at 739-3233 or email him at jerod@royalfig.com  Due to limited seating, please include the number in the party and secure with a credit card number and expiration date.

Royal Fig prides itself in its use of fresh, seasonal ingredients that come from organic farms throughout central Texas. Each menu is created with seasonality in mind, so that guests will be eating food at the peak of freshness.

Royal Fig is dedicated to providing full service catering with outstanding customer service and attention to every detail. They cater many types of events from the very formal to the relaxed and casual.

Jade Mathews, Sonya Cote, Mickie Spencer & Greg Mathews

Restaurant and novelty grocer all rolled into one, Hillside Farmacy‘s outdoor patio is one of our favorite places to enjoy the wonderful spring weather and savor the local produce. All of the bakery and dry goods come from Texas companies, with the exception of the Stumptown organic direct-trade coffee, which is roasted in Portland. The bakery case alone is well worth the stop, stocked with an amazing assortment of confectionery delights from local favorites like Luxe Sweets, Fat Belly Bakery, Cake & Spoon, Moonlight Bakery, Swedish Hill Bakery, Rockstar Bagels and Cake Mix. The miniature apple pie from Pie Fixes Everything beg to be taken home even after a long lunch!

Hillside Farmacy creates amazing dishes with their attention to all of the local farms in the surrounding area. Rockdale’s Richardson Farms supply the pork used by the restaurant’s in-house charcuterie. Chicken, rabbit, and duck all come from Countryside Farms. Springdale Farm supplies produce and the eggs come from Hausbar Farms. You can taste what’s fresh and what’s in season in every bite.

Besides the incredible assortment of meats and produce, Hillside Farmacy also delivers some dynamite oysters on the half shell. Choose from smaller, creamier West coast oysters, the brinier East coast, or stay true to Texas with Gulf oysters.

While many sandwiches can be underwhelming, Hillside’s sandwiches are a revelation. The “Forager” was a favorite, combining roasted mushrooms, carmelized onions, brie and truffle oil. What a delight!

Snapper Ceviche

Also look out for their daily specials. Shown above is a wild snapper ceviche with Springdale Farm cilantro and mint with a Texas grapefruit. With their dedication to freshness, this same snapper was swimming in the sea just a day before becoming ceviche. For veggie lovers, Hillside Farmacy recently served a vegetarian beet tartare with East Austin mulberries, orange supremes, red sea salt, and truffle honey.

The restaurant stays open from 7 am to midnight, making this both a great breakfast and late night spot. If you’re not overly hungry, several menu items are available a la carte. One could easily come just for the drinks. Hillside Farmacy features a variety of expertly mixed drinks with champagne or liquor.

Signature drinks include a wasabi bloody mary, cucumber mojito, grapefruit jalapeño margarita ,and pick-me-up fizz – a tasty conbination of cava, St. Germaine, and orange bitters. Some top-notch beers and wine appear on the menu as well, with favorites like Stash IPA and 2010 Mohua sauvignon blanc from New Zealand. Besides reds and whites, Hillside Farmacy offers cava, champagne, and rosé.

We eagerly await their homemade fountain sodas with seasonal flavors – like lily, which consist of lavender, blueberries, lemon balm, and rosemary. You can also add on a shot of liquor or a scoop of ice cream to really put these sodas over the top.

Owners of Brooklyn’s El Diablo Tacos, Greg and Jade Matthews, teamed up with Eastside Showroom owner Mickie Spencer and Chef Sonya Cote to bring Hillside Farmacy together. The building itself has an interesting history. Located at 1209 East 11th Street, this building was originally the pharmacy of Doc Young, the first African American pharmacist in Austin dating back to 1920. To complete the look, Spencer and the Matthews found beautiful pharmacy cabinets in Elgin, Texas just east of Austin. These wonderful cabinets truly complement the building’s rich history.

Get a true taste of Austin history and produce with your next stop at Hillside Farmacy. Perfect for drinks, gifts, a full meal or a la carte, this lovely restaurant and retailer will not leave you disapointed.

Art festival meets block party in Art Alliance‘s oldest festival, Art City Austin. Bring friends and family to this cultural event that includes art, local food vendors, live music, and activities in one of the most beautiful spots in all of downtown Austin.

Invigorating the streets, plazas, and open spaces with art of all kinds, Cesar Chavez Street and the 2ND Street District will host this one-of-a-kind, weekend-long cultural celebration. Part art festival, part block party, Art City Austin features nationally recognized artists, local food and musicians, kids’ activities, and art installations that bring the community together to enjoy great art for the entire family smack dab in the middle of downtown Austin.

Art City Austin will transform Cesar Chavez St., the S. 1st Street bridge, and the 2ND Street District surrounding Austin City Hall into a car-free hub for the two-day festival and community-wide celebration.  Activating streets by opening them to people and creating an environment of culture and fun is central to the mission of Art Alliance Austin.

The festival will take place on Saturday, April 14 from 10 am to 6 pm, and Sunday, April 15 from 11 am to 6 pm. Admission for adults consists of an $8 contribution at the gate, and is free for kids 12 and under.  Art City Austin encourages attendees to explore the city and walk, bike, or park and ride to the festival, and admission is free  if you park your bike at the Mellow Johnny’s Bike Valet at 1st Street Bridge and Lavaca at 2nd, or show your Capital Metro Pass.

If you want to volunteer, juts work for three hours and you get in free to enjoy art, live music, and more before or after your shift!

Or, treat yourself to the full VIP experience and celebrate in style in the Collector’s Lounge. From the mezzanine of Austin City Hall overlooking Lady Bird Lake, enjoy complimentary bites by Cain’s Fine Catering and sip cocktails from the open bar. The Collector’s Lounge will also host a series of meet & greet events with artists, musicians and other VIPs throughout the weekend. Collector’s will also enjoy complimentary beer, wine, and margaritas at the beverage bars located on the festival grounds.

The festival takes place at Cesar Chavez Street at Austin City Hall with entrances on the Guadalupe and First Street Bridge. Take advantage of free parking and shuttle service from MLK and Congress Avenue.

Fun, whimsy, and excitement are paramount to this decades old festival. A cultural phenomenon with a contemporary twist, Art City Austin is Austin at its finest.

Spring is in the air, and it’s time to break out the sandals and travel to the coast – figuratively, of course! – with Sullivan’s Steak & Cake. This incredible deal features a delicious four-ounce crab cake and a tender eight-ounce filet mignon accompanied by Sullivan’s blue cheese iceberg wedge or caesar salad for only $39. Executive Chef Carlos Garcia of Sullivan’s Steakhouse in Austin is pleased to announce that the restaurant will offer the “Steak & Cake” feature throughout the month of April.

“If it’s your first Sullivan’s experience or you dine with us regularly and want to shake things up, Steak & Cake is the perfect way to savor two of our best flavors for a fantastic value – and a have a great night out,” said Chef Garcia.

With their Prohibition-era vibe, Sullivan’s is the perfect destination for patrons to have a real night out on the town, complete with food, drinks, and entertainment all under one roof.  Besides the amazing cuisine, Sullivan’s Steakhouse features live jazz in the bar, hand-crafted cocktails, and an exceptional wine list.

Sullivan's Steak & Cake Special Throughout April

Founded in Austin, Texas in 1996, Sullivan’s Steakhouse is known for its cuts of steak and is equally well known for its fresh seafood, delectable side dishes, mouth-watering desserts and award-winning wine list.

Sullivan’s packs their crab cake literally to the gills with delicious crab meat, using very minimal filler. The cake is always baked and never fried. This decadent mound of succulent lump crab meat gets spiced up with red pepper and onions, and finished with a sassy sauce made of cream, Cajun spices and Tabasco. The eight-ounce filet at Sullivan’s is wet-aged for 28 days to make the steak more tender and flavorful. The filet is then seasoned simply with salt and pepper and broiled so the juices flow from the top of the steak, allowing it to self-baste.  The seared crust on the meat seals in the juices, creating an outstanding steak.  Guests can choose from a delicious array of sauces and butters to top their steaks, with favorites like Madeira Mushroom Sauce and Cabernet Goat Cheese Butter.

For the perfect complement to Steak & Cake, sip on one of the featured wines, hand-selected by Wine Director David O’Day. La Marca Prosecco, Flora Springs Chardonnay and Louis Martini Cabernet Sauvignon will be featured by the bottle and glass throughout April.

Don’t miss out on this extraordinary spring deal in downtown Austin! Call (512) 495-6504 for reservations and more information.

With all of the recent rain, we can expect Easter in Austin to be especially gorgeous. There are so many fabulous options for Easter brunch and Easter egg hunts, and we recommend you and your family get out and enjoy the holiday!

For instance, just on the shores of Lake Travis, Lakeway Resort and Spa will host Easter Sunday featuring Chef Axline’s brunch, panoramic lakeside views, a family-friendly petting zoo, and  even a special visit from the Easter Bunny. Easter brunch will be held in the beautiful glass-enclosed Vistas Ballroom overlooking the lake from 10 am to 3 pm.

An assortment of cold dishes such as couscous salad, smoked Pacific Northwest salmon with crispy baguette and capers, poached shrimp cocktail and a cheese board with imported and domestic cheese will be presented as well as hot dishes. Some of the highlights include grilled gulf cobia, jalapeno and cheddar mashed potatoes, roasted leg of lamb with house made mint jelly, roasted pork loin, blue cheese and bacon mac & cheese, and rigatoni pasta with braised pork shoulder.

Chef Axline will also be providing breakfast choices made up by an omelet and egg station with assorted condiments, maple cider cured ham, oven-roasted breakfast potatoes, apple smoked bacon, chicken sausage and blueberry-stuffed French toast with a blueberry compote and true maple syrup.

The spread is not without desserts, including peach cobbler, Snickers bread pudding, carrot cake with cream cheese icing, double chocolate cupcakes, sticky orange and almond cakes, and strawberry cream pies. Click here to view the full menu.

Easter brunch will be $55 plus tax and gratuity per adult and $20 for children ages 3 – 12. For reservations please call 512-261-7379, or you can make reservations online. The resort will offer a Golden Egg giveaway contest to guests where they will select five rooms at random to place a golden egg.  Each golden egg will have prizes ranging from a complimentary night stay to Easter brunch. Room rates for Easter weekend start at $179 (plus tax and gratuity).

Even if you can’t make it out to the lake, there are plenty of choices downtown. If you want to something casual, hop on over to J. Black’s Easter Brunch on West Sixth Street. There will be drink specials including $2 mimosas, $3 screwdrivers, $5 Bloody Mary bar, $5 VeeV Acai Spirit Cocktails served alongside J. Black’s famous brunch items like the breakfast pizza and crab Florentine. Activities like an egg hunt and egg dying will be held. Bunny suits are encouraged.

Choose from Fleming’s downtown or Domain location to indulge in their annual Easter brunch. Both locations will open early at 11:30 am to welcome you. A special three-course children’s brunch menu will also be offered for $16.95. A blood-orange fizz cocktail will be on special for $6.95 with their three-course brunch.

The W Hotel’s Trace is serving Easter brunch from 10:30 to4 pm. The three-course prix-fixe menu offers a variety of delicious dishes perfect for a relaxing Easter Sunday.This Easter menu runs $55 per person and includes a glass of sparkling with the meal. The kids’ menu offers a variety of à la carte items for children 12 years old and under. Easter brunch at Trace is served up with a side of live music on the patio from 11am-2pm.

The Durdens will be performing at Stubb’s BBQ for their gospel brunch. Ancho’s restaurant at the Omni will have both a lavish omelet and dessert display.

At the Domain, Urban an American Grill will have a brunch buffet for children and adults alike. Adults will enjoy the music from a live jazz trio while their youngsters meet the elusive Easter Bunny and hunt for eggs in the pool area.

Chez Zee will celebrate the entire weekend of Easter with visits from the Easter bunny during both Saturday and Sunday brunch. Face painting, magic, balloons and Glitter Girl will all be on hand. Enjoy a buffet, Easter specials or the regular menu. And if you weren’t stuffed by brunch, Chez Zee is even having an Easter dinner service from 4 to 10 pm.

Lastly, Chef Gabriel Pellegrini of Sagra will be hosting one egg-cellent Easter brunch. Gather family and friends to enjoy some of Chef Pellegrini’s most signature spring dishes. Brunch runs $24 for adults, $12 for under 12 and free for young ones under age three. For $8 you can have bottomless mimosas or Bloody Mary bar along with your meal.

Don’t miss out on all of these fantastic Easter specials!

Five x Seven SPLURGE is an art sale and exhibition featuring hundreds of recognized contemporary artists with strong Texas ties, who create unique works of art on identical 5” x 7” boards. Each 5×7-inch piece of artwork benefits Arthouse exhibitions and educational programs, and will be sold for only $150 or $100 for Arthouse members. Just another great reason to become an Arthouse member today!

By attending Five x Seven SPLURGE on April 4,  you will have first pick of over 1,000 original 5×7-inch works of art by emerging and established contemporary artists. The sale begins at 8:30pm with the blow of a whistle.
With hundreds of works to choose from, this is your chance to have your first pick of an original piece of art with which to begin or add to your art collection. All pieces are displayed anonymously – only when you purchase a work of art will you discover who created it. This is one of Austin’s most unique artistic events you can’t afford to miss.

The event takes place at the Jones Center at 700 Congress Avenue from 7 to 10 pm. Light bites will be provided by Ranch 616, Trace and sugarPOP sweetshop alongside beverages from Cinco, Pedernales Cellars and Shiner. Each SPLURGE ticket entitles you to a $25 credit toward the purchase of one Five x Seven piece of art. Click here to purchase your ticket.

Cut to night two of the annual Five by Seven exhibition, which will continue the sale of original works at the Art SOCIAL. Join with the artists in celebrating the talent by which this exhibition has received its name and reputation. This event will also be held at the Jones Center from 7 to 10 pm, and will feature music by DJ Peytonius with food and drink by Crave, Bombay Sapphire, Pedernales Cellars, Real Ale and more, to ensure another festive night.. Buy tickets singly or in a five-pack for a discount here.

AMOA-Arthouse provides rich environments for a wide range of audiences to investigate and experience excellence in modern and contemporary art. The museum accomplishes this through innovative exhibitions, education, interpretative programs and direct access to the creative process.

If wine, an outdoor patio, and live music make up your recipe for the perfect evening, go ahead and grab your calendar and pencil. The Wine Down returns to ACL Live this evening, and will run every Wednesday through the end of May.

Each week, The Wine Down will host a new musician and local caterer on the ACL Live Front Porch. Happy-hour priced wines will be provided by  The Dreaming Tree, as well giveaways for merchandise from businesses around the 2nd Street neighborhood.

Tonight will kick off  the wine and music series with a performance by Wild Child and food by Cantina Laredo.

A 14-track CD released by the Austin Convention and Visitors Bureau during South by Southwest features all of the Austin-based artists set to perform at The Wine Down. Accompanied by a 40-page guide to Austin’s music scene, the CD highlights both up-and-coming and well-known musicians.

The Wine Down series is free and open to the public, and will run from 5 – 7pm through May 30. Check out the complete music line-up below!

3/28: Wild Child

4/4: Mike Flanigan

4/11: Speak

4/18: Ariel Abshire

4/25: Candace Bellamy

5/2: Lex Land

5/9: La Guerilla

5/16: Soldier Thread

5/23: Hudson Moore

5/30: Nakia