Have you ever taken a date to an art show at a gallery? Many will mistakenly dismiss an art gallery as a fun place to take a date because of a common misconception that art shows are for professional elitists or artist networking. Though, there are plenty of private, invitation-only art shows that support that type of atmosphere, Austin provides many smaller... [Read more...]

Another holiday weekend is on the horizon, and many of us will have the day off work. Memorial Day weekend is a great time to get the family out of the house and explore Austin. There are plenty of special events to choose from, whether you are looking for something educational, or you just want to relax with friends and family. Check out some of these... [Read more...]

Before the weather takes a turn, take advantage of the cool breeze, and round up your family and friends for a relaxing picnic.  There are plenty of state parks with very nice amenities all over the place in Austin, and the cool breezes this year provide the perfect setting for fun! Also, keep health and food safety in mind when picnicking in Austin: *Keep... [Read more...]

Reward yourself after all of that laborious spring cleaning with some drop-jaw thrill rides and family fun. Theme parks are opening their gates, and there are plenty of options for adult thrill-seekers, as well as the family to enjoy.  Here are some great places to choose from near Austin: The Millennium Youth Entertainment Complex- roller skating · movie... [Read more...]

The Old Settler's Music Festival starts at the stage in Camp Ben McCulloch, with performances on Thursday night and on Friday afternoon from noon to 4 pm. Lovers of music in Austin, TX will enjoy the upcoming 25th anniversary of the event. This nationally-known festival has some of the best American music in history and is held in beautiful Texas hill country.... [Read more...]

One of the things to do in Austin each year is the South by Southwest (SXSW) conference. This year it was held from March 9-18, 2012 at the Austin Convention Center. It’s all about film, music, and, of course, food. One of the best food vendors, Skinny Pigs Food Truck, was in attendance. This year, they were sponsored by Greystar! This was good news for... [Read more...]

From story-time to family-photos, there are a lot of fun things to do with kids free of charge. Local libraries often host youth events like story-time and puppet shows and many organizations offer free sample classes. Here is a brief list of free things to do in Austin. Austin Public Library Book Circle is offered on Tuesdays at 3:30 p.m. offering children... [Read more...]

Long considered the seat of art and culture in Texas, the crown jewel of this status is Austin’s annual South by Southwest music festival. The hardest part of hearing music in Austin, TX is deciding which great bands to go see.This year at SXSW, buzz surrounded Wild Belle, a brother/sister group out of Brooklyn. On their single “Keep You,” Natalie Bergman’s... [Read more...]

One of the best pastimes and favorite things to do in Austin is spending the day at the park enjoying a family picnic or get-together and cookout with friends. Austin has many parks to choose from within the city and the surrounding area. Eastwoods Park is situated on 9 acres near the UT campus. It has a playground and splash pad for kids, basketball and... [Read more...]

Rodeo Austin is right around the corner (March 9-24), and is a great way to experience some of Texas' heritage. The known roots of the modern rodeo date back to the Spanish conquistadors of the sixteenth century, but the Western-American iconic "cowboy" has kept the sport alive in America since the 1800's. Texas began to take on a major role in the sport near... [Read more...]

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