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Wednesday, January 4, 2012
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 [...] -
Wednesday, December 14, 2011
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 [...] -
Monday, November 21, 2011
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 [...] -
Wednesday, November 2, 2011
To kick off Top Chef: Texas, both Uchi and Uchiko will be hosting viewing parties beginning with the premiere on November 2nd. This year, in what promises to be the sauciest season yet, Executive Chef Paul Qui of Uchiko is one of the 29 hopefuls vying for the title of “Top Chef.” Starting at 9 pm, each restaurant will serve [...] -
Wednesday, November 2, 2011
Lunafest is a traveling short film festival stopping in Austin. Every film is by, for, and about women with all proceeds benefiting the Breast Cancer Fund and Ballet Austin. The traveling film festival will visit 150 cities and screen stories of reflection, hope and humor from around the world in front of 20,000 people. In [...] -
Wednesday, October 26, 2011
Be divine and wicked! Come party down with other ghosts and ghoulies for a good cause. All of the proceeds from the Ghoulwill Ball will directly benefit Goodwill Industries of Central Texas. Not only is this the ultimate Halloween costume party, but there will be an open bar and delectable treats from the executive chef [...] -
Wednesday, October 5, 2011
Blo Blow Dry Bar is North America’s original blow dry bar where scissors are forbidden and the same thing goes for dye. It’s a no cut, no color concept (just WASH BLOW GO!) and it remains the largest blow dry bar chain in the world. And it’s already blo-in’ up in Austin. Blo’s well defined [...] -
Wednesday, October 5, 2011
You’ve seen it all over town for a few years now – that distinctive blue and white Smart car. It’s cruising down Lamar. It’s heading north on Mopac. It’s snagging that primo parking space downtown. It’s car2go – a modern mobility concept that makes getting around Austin easy. car2go has been revolutionizing urban transportation in [...] -
Wednesday, October 5, 2011
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 [...] -
Wednesday, October 5, 2011
With its 125th anniversary only weeks away, the four-diamond and newly renovated Driskill Grill will host its Texas Culinary All-Star Event on October 12. The evening will begin at 6:30 p.m. with a champagne reception followed by a six course meal with wine pairings prepared by the Texas Culinary All-Stars themselves. The Texas Culinary All-Stars consist of [...]