The HOPE Farmers Market presents the 2nd Annual East Side County Fair on September 9, 2012. The Market hosts this annual event to celebrate the end of summer and beginning of the Fall Harvest season. Family-friendly games and activities help kick off back-to-school and all proceeds from the festivities go to support the upcoming launch [...]
Presented by MyCreativeDrug.com and Food Is Free, “Picture Perfect” is a different kind of art show. Local artists of all mediums are coming together to raise money for a local cause. Giesel Widmer of MyCreativeDrug.com has joined forces with with the founders of Food Is Free to present this night about art, music and giving back to [...]
Author Robyn Jasko and illustrator Jenn Biggs of DIY food book, Homesweet Homegrown, which empowers people everywhere to grow and preserve their own organic, non-gmo food, will make a stop at Austin’s own Springdale Farm. Springdale Farm will host this event which includes homesweet cocktails, homegrown tomato tastings, and great local fare from Pate Letelier & [...]
Austin loves working out, staying fit, and keeping up an active lifestyle. In fact, the American Fitness Index ranks Austin as the 10th most fit city in America. The index surmises that the large number of physically active people, high percentage of parkland and the prevalence of farmer’s markets, dog parks, and swimming pools keep our city [...]
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 [...]
It’s still not too late to make a spring getaway in the central Texas region. You can take a small sojourn lasting just a day or a weekend to a number of amazing natural wonders. A short car ride can take you to get pampered or get rugged! Condé Nast Traveler named Lake Austin Spa [...]
While you never need an excuse to spoil that special someone, Valentine’s Day offers several options to really make the day. From upscale to low-key, there are great places to shop, dine, relax or indulge. Milk + Honey Salon and Spa will be offering various Valentine’s packages, along with extended hours. All of their locations [...]
In case you haven’t heard about Austin’s most-talked about natural soup, Holy Posole, now is your chance to learn more about it and support a local product. This ancient soup, known for its healing properties, is quickly gaining popularity with more and more stores stocking it on their shelves. For those of you who don’t [...]
Whether your New Year’s resolutions involve getting active, eating right, de-cluttering, guilt-free shopping, or saving a little money, we’ve got you covered with a few ideas and mentions to kick off 2012. Many larger gyms around town are also offering membership savings for the new year as well. Sometimes even just changing up your normal [...]
Look no further for holiday cheer than the new ice rink at the Oasis Texas. Celebrate the Grand Opening of the rink on November 18. The party will start at 7 pm and will feature performances from some of Austin’s best amateur ice skaters along with a show from the Chaparrall Ice Girls. From November [...]
Home grown and grass roots, here comes UTOPiAfest! Not only will there be music all weekend but there will be free camping in the beautiful Texas Hill Country between Garner State Park and Lost Maples. This event is BYOB and there are only 1,500 total tickets available. “Like” or “follow” Launch 787 on Facebook or Twitter for your chance at [...]
The Austin Yoga Festival was formed to celebrate the traditions of yoga, by bringing together Austin’s traditional yoga studios, teachers, ayurvedic practitioners, and holistic wellness providers. The aim is to raise awareness of the benefits of yoga, to provide a family-friendly space to practice yoga, listen to ayurvedic and wellness providers, shop among yogic vendors, listen to [...]
Tour of Private Homes Designed by Local Architects is One of Many Design-Focused Events Happening in October Throughout the month of October, AIA Austin is highlighting the value of good design by partnering with other organizations throughout Austin. This month-long focus on design will kick off with an esteemed Austin tradition: the AIA Austin Homes [...]
It’s not too late to fulfill that New Year’s Resolution. You know the one. How you promised yourself this was the year that you were going to start running, and race in your first 5K. Well what better way to cross something off your list, while at the same time raising money for a great [...]
Join pediatric cancer families, local hospitals, corporate and community teams to raise funds for children’s cancer research as well as raise awareness of its devastating effects on children and their families. CureSearch funds the lifesaving research of the Children’s Oncology Group and provides funding for pediatric research programs at Dell Children’s Medical Center of Central [...]
Cover 3 will be hosting their second annual golf tournament to benefit Partnership for Children at Terravista Golf Club. Lunch and registration begin at 11:30 am followed by the shotgun start at 12:30 pm. An awards dinner will follow immediately after. Registration & Event Information Katie Young – 2011 Golf Classic Chair email: athomekatie@yahoo.com phone: 512.203.5599 [...]
Party Animals and It’s Pawsitively Irresistible are proud to bring you The Hound Hunt, a city wide, dog-centric scavenger hunt benefiting the Austin Human Society! Teams may have up to four humans and up to four dogs. You’re not required to have a hound during the hunt, but we think it will add to a fantastic time! Plus, [...]
The event hailed as “Austin’s best post-race party” is back. Presented by TacoDeli, the Ninth Annual Zilker Relays is an exciting, team building four-person relay race which carries on its tradition of fun, music, great food, and team bragging rights. The 1379 Kids Race starts at 6 pm and the Zilker Relays start at 6:30 [...]
The Texas Rollergirls, Austin born and bred, is 100% skater-owned and managed. The league is composed of four home teams supported by a loyal, enthusiastic fan base: Hell Marys, Hotrod Honeys, Honky Tonk Heartbreakers, and Hustlers. A fifth team, the Texecutioners, is comprised of all-star members from each of the four home teams. In 2006, [...]
Come out to Rock ‘N Run or just listen to music at the new Backyard at Bee Cave. Run Tex is hosting the event at The Backyard for their Rock ‘N Run series. There will be a race followed by a concert. The first show in the Rock ‘N Run series was May 29th and featured [...]
On June 25th, The Cancer Project will be hosting a free cooking class, which will introduce participants to how different foods fight cancer. This will be a great opportunity to not only learn some new cooking skills, but to also learn ways that you can prevent cancer. You won’t want to miss this! Although tickets [...]
Come Saturday, June 25th, participate in this 5k walk and festival unlike any other you’ve ever been to before! With a music party, tons of family activities, people in crazy costumes, a 5K walk/run and local vendors, it is sure to be tons of fun! Plus, the festival supports the Austin Parks Foundation, so you’ll [...]
Google “bootcamp in austin tx” and you’ll get over 1 million hits touting dramatic weight loss within weeks, crazy stunts like pulling cars, specialized diet formulas, extreme weather workouts, and promises of everything but the kitchen sink. What you won’t find in this exhaustive list is The Power of Six. The Power of Six is [...]
Scan the news on the web, TV or in the paper and you’ll no doubt read about disasters affecting multiple cities and regions. It’s unfortunate and awful for the people enduring a disaster, yet it reminds me how important it is to have a plan. A good plan can make the difference between life and [...]