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 [...]
Austin-based startup, Cooking Planit, invites you for an evening of food, drink and festivities. Cooking Planit is launching a revolutionary new way to make great meals! Cooking Planit’s founders will kick off the evening with an introduction of the new website and mobile app, followed by a panel of distinguished food experts who will discuss the future of cooking. Guests [...]
The 17th Annual Austin Fall Home and Garden Show, an annual event featuring home and gardening seminars and vendors, is this weekend! This year, they will be giving away free tote bags until they run out and flowers from Costco to the first 200 attendees each day. New features this year for the three-day event include [...]
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 & [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
This Sunday, experience the city with the 8th Annual Downtown Living Tour, featuring 15 homes, historic landmarks, modern residences, and commercial spaces all located in 78701. Fans of architecture, exterior and interior design and décor will see the makeup of downtown with historic buildings like the 1882 Graeber house renovated into a 4,600 sq. ft. [...]
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 [...]
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, [...]
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 [...]
At the end of last month, the folks at milk + honey hosted a grand celebration to welcome the latest addition to their family – SALON by milk + honey at their new Arboretum Market location. The impressive turnout – around 350 people turned up throughout the course of the evening – is a testament [...]
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 [...]
Citizen Generation’s Second Annual Charity Bash and Masquerade Ball will be held Saturday, February 18 benefitting Capital Area Food Bank. The Winter Wonderland will include an open bar, food, entertainment, and art from Generous Art which donates 40% of each piece of art to nonprofits. The dress code is black tie. Early ticket purchasers will be [...]
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 [...]
Dreaming of a white Christmas? It might not be too likely to happen in Austin this year, but all of the holiday lights make it easy to get into the spirit of things! No matter what side of town you’re on, there are plenty of options. As Christmas draws closer, Austin’s best-lit neighborhoods can definitely [...]
Don’t miss out on a unique chance to do some holiday shopping – Austin-style! The Armadillo Christmas Bazaar is the city’s hub for seasonal shopping, live music, and all-around fun. Back for it’s 36th season, this year’s Armadillo will feature even more new artists and bands alongside longtime favorites, making this the coolest shopping scene [...]
The magical forest of tinsel trees has returned to the Toy Joy parking lot! These mystical plants love sunlight and family gatherings, and are easy to care for. Tinsel trees will be available every Friday – Sunday in the Toy Joy parking lot, during daylight hours, weather permitting. These trees are quite rare, so supplies [...]
Come to Waterstone on Sunday, October 23 from 1:00 to 4:00 to sample a variety of wines provided by Flat Creek Estates. Super Texan, A Sparkling Almond and a few other surprises will be on hand. Tours will be given on the half hour from 1:00 to 3:00. See the amazing pool/hot tub/summer kitchen and [...]
In order to celebrate the 100th birthday of Austin sculptor, Charles Umlauf, and the 20th anniversary of the Umlauf Sculpture Garden and Musuem, the grounds will be turned into a festival dedicated to the arts. The two-day long festival is well-suited for families and includes a line-up of local artists, live music, Austin food trailors, [...]
My Neighbor, My Problem With the recent 10th anniversary of 9/11 and after witnessing some extraordinary people step up to help those affected by the fires in Central Texas, I’m reminded of the good we’re capable of and curious why it isn’t more common. Why do we need catastrophic events to bring out the best [...]
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 [...]
Bo Concept Urban Design invites you to preveiw their 2012 colletion as they welcome Fiat and the Fiat 500 to Austin . Refreshing drinks will be served amidst modern, customized cars and furniture. BoConcept is the ultimate destination for modern furniture Austin and contemporary furniture Austin. Stop by today to meet our skilled design consultants who will [...]
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 [...]
The 3rd annual Save A Life Fundraising Drive is here! It’s that time of year again where we ask everyone and anyone willing to support Austin Pets Alive! to set up a fund raising page to help us save more cats and dogs at risk for euthanasia in Central Texas. This time we are asking you to help reach the ambitious [...]