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 [...]
Looking at the painting above, it might be hard to judge the artist’s actual age. Amazingly, the artist, Isabella Rose Taylor, is only eleven. In addition to calling Austin her home, Taylor has accumulated many titles; artist, fashion designer, and poet. She even has her own blog and fashion line for tweens, IsabellaRose Fashion. Her posts include sourcing [...]
If you haven’t heard about Generous Art, they provide the perfect combination of fine art shopping and supporting non-profits. Each time you make a purchase with Generous Art, 40% of the purchase price goes to your favorite charity. This week, Generous Art makes their rounds with three different events giving shoppers and art lovers several [...]
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 [...]
Following the success of their first-ever bake sale last week, neighborhood eatery Foreign & Domestic will continue hosting a bake sale most Saturdays. The weekly bake sales begin at 10am, and will last until the last of the goods has been sold. And, psst, a word to the wise: be sure to get there early, [...]
Clink glasses with emerging designers and artists and score incredible deals for wardrobe and home during a one-night-only al fresco shopping soiree, The Style Masters. Presented by Austin Tidbits, the evening will showcase the talent of top tier designers from around the country while treating you to a one-of-a-kind private shopping experience. The Style Masters [...]
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 [...]
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, [...]
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 [...]
Founded in the Fall of 2011, Rare Trends unique couture is comprised of sisters Paola Moore and Marina Silver. With a belief that women shouldn’t simply wear clothes, women should wear art, they travel globally in search of innovative and inspiring designers to introduce Stateside. At the Spring Event, Rare Trends will be debuting in [...]
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 [...]
Elaine I-Ling Shen explores the complex nature of childhood and human impulse in her latest exhibit, Everything is Possible Again, through a series of photographs and sculptures. The exhibit opens February 11 with a reception from 6 to 9 pm. A series of photographs depicts a group of children in an unscripted, mysterious environment. The children stand in [...]
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 [...]
Now you can slurp with style even in the a.m. hours at Houndstooth Coffee’s Fancy Fridays. Instead of the normal “casual Fridays,” the Houndstooth baristas are sprucing it up every week. It all began when one employee, Rudi, began wearing his bowtie on Fridays to add some style to the work week. The weekly ritual [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
If you haven’t already attended the first weekend of EAST, the East Austin Studio Tour, this is your final chance to check it out! This event is free and open to the public taking place on Saturday and Sunday from 11 am to 6 pm. East Austin Studio Tours will have showcased over 300 artists [...]