Tomorrow is Austin’s 2nd Annual Gypsy Picnic. Last year’s festival was dubbed “The Festival of Lines” because there was so much interest and not enough vendors. This year, organizers have brought out 35 food trucks to cover the crowds. Sample Austin’s Best Food Trucks Each of the trucks will have a sample menu item that […]
July 4 Fireworks Around Austin
As you may have already heard, The City of Austin decided to cancel its fireworks show on Lady Bird Lake due to drought. If you weren’t feeling the Austin 4th of July Fireworks Alternatives, you don’t have to stay at home and watch fireworks on your TV. It just means you have to drive a […]
Austin 4th of July Fireworks Alternatives
Normally this time of year we would list the best places to see fireworks in and around Austin. Well this year the list is short, as Travis County and Austin Fire Departments have agreed to deny all permits for fireworks because of the drought and hot weather we have experienced over the last few months. […]
Things to Do in Austin: Austin Ghost Tours
Whether you’re new to Austin or a born Austinite taking a historical tour of the capitol city is a great way to spend a day or evening. Austin can be explored several ways, you can tour the city by bus, by boat, by segway or scooter and even by duck. Each tour gives its own […]
Things to Do in Austin: Old Pecan Street Festival
This May 7th and 8th brings the Spring version of The Old Pecan Street Festival. This bi-annual event is held once in the Spring and once in the Fall and this year marks the 33rd year of the festival. The festival is produced by the Pecan Street Merchants in celebration of Old Pecan Street which […]
Things to Do: Austin Roller Derby Girls
The display sign advertising the roller derby always catches my eye whenever I drive by the Palmer Event Center. I always say, “that’s something we should do,” but it seems to never enter my mind when I’m making plans for the weekend. I have heard from clients about how surprisingly fun the derby is, so […]
Rodeo Austin
If there isn’t enough going on in Austin with SXSW, Rodeo Austin also begins it’s week long event on Sunday, March 11th . The rodeo’s roots began in Austin in 1938 as a small cattle show featuring 16 animals. Today, Rodeo Austin is the 5th largest indoor, regular season ProRodeo in the world. The official […]
Alamo Drafthouse Approved for Parkside Village
Circle C residents have been eagerly awaiting word on whether or not the Alamo Drafthouse would be joining the neighborhood. This week they finally got their answer. According to the City of Austin, the final site plans have been approved and ground can officially be broken. Construction of The Alamo Drafthouse can begin as early […]
Boat, Sport & Outdoor Show Comes to Austin
Last week I told you about the Austin Home and Garden Show. This week (just in time for the better weather after our week of winter) it’s time to explore a little fun for the outdoors. The Austin Boat, Sport and Outdoor show comes to the Austin Convention Center this Thursday, January 20th through Sunday, […]
Austin Home and Garden Show
For those do it yourselfers out there, here is a great event to get some ideas on updating your Austin home. This weekend, the Home and Garden Show comes to Austin. Austin Home and Garden Show – Why Go? The Austin Home and Garden Show offers thousands of square feet of exhibits featuring everything home, […]
