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Nature in its Natural Setting: Mating Rituals
Feb 13th
See this awesome video from the Texas Parks & Wildlife on mating dances of animals. A quick 1:00 video (via The Austin Citysphere)
Dear Parkside, I really like you but…
Feb 12th
Parkside's Sixth Street location is a drawback for me as I tend to avoid areas that smell of urine and... (via Austin Food Journey)
Movies This Week: My Name is Percy Wolfman St. John Khan of the Last Station
Feb 12th
Check out our reviews and picks for this week, including a quite appropriate Valentine's Day screening. (via Slackerwood)
Dining In Austin – La Condesa
Feb 12th
Bottom Line: Great happy hour specials, inventive cocktails and a really cool light fixture to contemplate on keep bringing us... (via Dining in Austin)
Pachanga Fest 2010 to include Grupo Fantasma, Hacienda and Larry Harlow
Feb 12th
First round of bands to play the Latino music fest have been announced. (via 'NITES, a blog for Austinites)
Art rockers Fictionist at Lamberts this Saturday
Feb 12th
This Saturday at Lamberts, Utah post-pop six-piece Fictionist will be in town as part of their album tour. They will... (via TwoGroove: Musical Musings)
Pump It Up
Feb 12th
This morning I had the opportunity to take my youngest son Collin to Pump It Up in Round Rock, Texas.... (via Austin. Mom. Blog.)
Cinema Opportunities for the week of 2/11-2/18
Feb 11th
Time for the weekly roundup of Weird Wednesday, Terror Tuesday, special events and outstanding new releases you can't miss this... (via Austin Cinephile)
Videos: Beauty Bar in January
Feb 11th
Videos of four different bands playing at Beauty Bar. (via 'NITES, a blog for Austinites)
Roaries Voting Now Open!
Feb 11th
Ok, y?all! Voting for the Roaries is now open.? You nominated them, and now you get to pick Austin top... (via Republic of Austin)
Things We Love–Torrential Rain
Feb 11th
How can Chris love this torrential rain? It sucks! Related posts:THINGS WE LOVE-An Old Man in a Peanut Busts All... (via Republic of Austin)
Fave Five Food Deals – 2/11/10
Feb 11th
Kick your shoes off and sidle on over for the week's best deals in Austin groceries. (via Beetsolonely)
City of Austin Recognizes Outstanding Community Tech Programs
Feb 11th
The Grant for Technology Opportunities Program (GTOPs) will celebrate its 10th anniversary with a banquet and awards ceremony at the... (via GTOPs)
Slackery News Tidbits, February 11
Feb 11th
News about what's shooting in Austin soon ... and how an LBJ biopic may be filming in Georgia. (via Slackerwood)
It’s Baaack! Austin Restaurant Week Starts February 28, 2010
Feb 11th
With more restaurants than ever participating in Austin Restaurant Week this time around, it's hard to decide which ones to... (via Austin Food Journey)
Bike Pub Crawl #2 Photos
Feb 11th
Last month we went on our second bike pub crawl. We rode, we drank, and then we repeated. Several times.... (via BeerTownAustin)
Announcing The Roaries Award Show
Feb 10th
You guys nominated them. You voted for them [No? You still can here.]. On Thursday, February 25th, find out who... (via TwoGroove: Musical Musings)
Austin Sushi
Feb 10th
Shelby reviews Austin's Maki, Tomo and Silhouette sushi restaurants. (via Chicksters)
Insult no Injury
Feb 10th
I jumped back on my single gear, 53", SE Draft with revenge in my heart. Moving behind the stopped IF(Inter-mural... (via Austin Carnivore)
TabbedOut iPhone Application
Feb 10th
When I go out to a bar for drinks with friends I usually end up opening a tab with the... (via BeerTownAustin)
Patty Melts for Two
Feb 9th
If you're short on change for Valentine's Day, Whataburger has a deal for you and yours. (via Beetsolonely)
Think Last Year’s Drought Was Bad? Just Wait Until Cedar Park Builds A New Schlitterbahn!
Feb 9th
Cedar Park recently approved a plan to build a new Schlitterbahn water park. Ari explains why this could have a... (via Republic of Austin)
Over a Pint Episode 18 with Brian Peters of Uncle Billy?s
Feb 9th
Welcome welcome to our 18th Over a Pint. This one was shared with Mr. Brian Peters of Live Oak, Bitter... (via BeerTownAustin)
The Great Backyard Bird Count and Top 20 Bird List
Feb 8th
The Great Backyard Bird Count is this weekend, and my Top 20 Bird List and Challenge can help! (via Birding on Broadmeade)
Non-Profit formed to Save the Cactus Cafe
Feb 8th
Members of SaveTheCactusCafe.org filed legal documents today to create a 501(c)(3) non-profit, Friends of the Cactus Cafe, to support community... (via that's what I said)
Monday Update
Feb 8th
Who doesn't love delicious fries? You know how hard it is to design a menu and not get hungry? Check... (via Austin Carnivore)
6 More SXSW Free Parties and RSVPs You Need to Add Now!
Feb 8th
Chris shares another batch of SXSW 2010 Free Party and RSVP Info. Click away. Related posts:Uh-oh! Here Come The SXSW... (via Republic of Austin)
Move Your Money-A Review of Five Austin Area Banks and Credit Unions
Feb 8th
Rachel takes a look at five of the Austin-area based banks and credit unions recommended by you the readers. Related... (via Republic of Austin)
Voting for The Roaries now open
Feb 8th
The nominations have been collected and announced, and now it?s time to open up the voting for The Roaries. For... (via TwoGroove: Musical Musings)
Dave’s Hamburgers
Feb 8th
This post finds me inside a mall eating at a food court. That?s how sad the burger scene is here... (via Austin Burger News)
Fashion Freakout Photo Recap
Feb 8th
Photos from Friday night's fashion show at Mohawk. (via Dishevelled Stars)
Beer My Valentine Entries
Feb 8th
Here are the entries from the Beer My Valentine contest. Vote for your favorite in the comments section, the Beer... (via BeerTownAustin)
My pick for best Italian food in Austin
Feb 7th
See which of Austin's Italian restaurant earns top honors for homey atmosphere, good food, and terrific service. (via Michael Castellon)
My Sunday Walk
Feb 7th
I decided today when I went to HEB to walk and instead of ride. I had seen a few of... (via Teresa In Texas)
Thank You to All Attendees of Brewing Hope’s Austin Pub Crawl!
Feb 7th
Team Ensor would like to thank everyone who came out to enjoy a beautiful Austin afternoon with friends and brews... (via Team Ensor)
Austin Real Estate Statistics for December
Feb 5th
. I think the last few months the market has been incredibly strong because of the housing tax credit and... (via Late Night Austin Real Estate Observations)
Trip to the Austin Farmers Market to Meet the Hated Turnip
Feb 5th
Chris meets up with Susan Leibrock to talk to farmers at the Austin Farmers Market about the hated turnip. Related... (via Republic of Austin)
Denny’s Gives It Away
Feb 5th
Denny's is giving away a bunch of free food these days. (via Beetsolonely)
(512) Brewing 2X Pecan Porter IN BOTTLES Info and Other News
Feb 5th
Made a trip out to the brewery this afternoon to get it straight from the horses mouth. (via BeerTownAustin)
Barton Place Condos Nearing Completion!
Feb 5th
The parking lots are now open for Billy?s BBQ and Austin Java in South Austin, as the finishing touches are... (via Team Ensor)
Austin shows its affection for classic cinema and the lovely NINOTCHKA (1939)
Feb 5th
A review of the wildly successful first installment of Alamo's new series: Cinema Club. (via Austin Cinephile)
My favourite places in Austin
Feb 5th
Cuando uno empieza a descifrar el alma de una ciudad nueva, brotan por todos lados como por sorpresa los rincones... (via Agustin in Austin)
Mohawk Fashion Freakout
Feb 5th
I'm going! And I'm doing a little dance in my chair about it. (via Dishevelled Stars)
THINGS WE LOVE-An Old Man in a Peanut Busts All Over Bouldin Creek
Feb 4th
Chris explores Bouldin Creek to find this week's Things We Love: An Old Man in a Peanut. Related posts:?Squish Squish:... (via Republic of Austin)
Have a SXSW party? Tell us about it.
Feb 4th
TwoGroove was informed last week that we were to be a part of a day and night party on March... (via TwoGroove: Musical Musings)
iLeslie iPhone App ? Seriously Keep on Keepin Austin Weird Mr Cochran!
Feb 4th
iLeslie is an iPhone app which helps you keep the Austin spirit when your on the go. You are able... (via Brady Smith - Austinite on Austin, Traveling, & Local Food)
Hickman: Cactus Cafe is Carnegie Hall of Austin
Feb 4th
Singer/songwriter Sara Hickman says if the Cactus Cafe closes, the title of "Live Music Capitol of the World" should be... (via The Austin Citysphere)
Anderson High Students Host Peers from Taiwan
Feb 4th
I asked the Austin Independent School District if the students could describe their experiences and tell a little about their... (via The Austin Citysphere)
Master Pancake Massacres “Transformers”
Feb 4th
Taking pot shots at a movie as crappy as ?Transformers? is probably akin to shooting fish in a barrel, but... (via Chicksters)
Launch 787 Homes Tour 2010
Feb 4th
If you?ve ever wanted to see how the other half lives or if you?re just plain curious about your Austin... (via Chicksters)
Fave Five Food Deals – 2/4/10
Feb 4th
Stock up for the Super Bowl with Austin's best grocery deals. (via Beetsolonely)
Cinema Opportunities for the week of 2/3-2/9
Feb 3rd
The weekly roundup of special events and outstanding new releases that you will not want to miss this week. (via Austin Cinephile)
Sweetheart Specials for Valentines 2010
Feb 3rd
Austin is a great place to be on Valentine's Day. The weather is mild, your choices are varied and with... (via Austin Food Journey)
Girl Guitar Showcase
Feb 3rd
I really should have taken pictures of everyone, but I was so nervous I spaced out. And obviously I didn't... (via Dishevelled Stars)
Three Reasons Why You Should Go to NXNW TODAY
Feb 3rd
I've sung the virtues of seasonal drinking many times, and NXNW Restaurant and Brewery is proving me correct right now. (via I Love Beer)
Beer My Valentine
Feb 3rd
So Mike over at Opal Divine?s gave us a $65 Valentine?s Beer Dinner for two to giveaway. Featuring French Oak... (via BeerTownAustin)
24 Diner-Austin’s Newest Late Night Restaurant-Will Make You Fat.
Feb 2nd
Rachel and Chris hit up 24 Diner, Austin's newest Late-Night Restaurant. Find out what they thought. And then there's drunken... (via Republic of Austin)
Austin Nature & Science Center
Feb 2nd
Austin Nature & Science Center is one of Austin?s hidden treasures. I honestly didn?t know it existed until six months... (via Austin. Mom. Blog.)
Over a Pint Episode 17 wt Black Star Co-op
Feb 2nd
Welcome to Over a Pint episode 17. We recently got a chance to sit down with Steven Yarak, Jeff Young,... (via BeerTownAustin)
Haitians Experience Joy in Midst of Tragedy
Feb 1st
I stumbled across this picture tonight thanks to Sarena Green, a registered nurse from St. David's Medical Center in Austin. (via The Austin Citysphere)
Cactus Cafe Closing But Grassroots Form to Save It
Feb 1st
Wiley Koepp, who formed the Facebook group to save the Cactus Cafe, talked with ACS on BlogTalkRadio and what he... (via The Austin Citysphere)
Announcing Your Nominees For The Roaries 2010, Our Austin Music Awards
Feb 1st
The nominations have been counted, and here are the results. Were your favorite musicians nominated? Find out! Related posts:?Announcing the... (via Republic of Austin)
Uh-oh! Here Come The SXSW Party RSVPs-Round 1
Feb 1st
Half the fun of SXSW is going to all the free parties. To help get your calendar started, Chris shares... (via Republic of Austin)
Couple at SpiderHouse by the “Mannekin Pis”
Feb 1st
I painted this couple, enjoying a warm snap that we had ? it was beautiful that day. They were seated... (via I Stare At People)
Introducing the Austin Film News Mega-Feed
Feb 1st
The totally awesome news feed aggregates Austin film news sources into one big handy resource. (via Slackerwood)
Dining In Austin – The Carillon
Feb 1st
A tasting at The Carillon on UT campus. (via Dining in Austin)
Cactus Cafe Waiting Around to Die
Feb 1st
The folks over at UT have placed the fate of the Cactus Caf?, a legendary music venue and cultural institution... (via Austin Daze)
Beer Porn Winners
Feb 1st
And our BEER PORN winners are? For the $25 Draught House gift card, our FIRST PLACE photo was taken by... (via BeerTownAustin)
Austin Real Estate Market – 2009 MLS Area Breakdown
Jan 31st
The 2009 Austin real estate market saw most MLS Area sales stats decline somewhat. In fact, 2008 was a stronger... (via Austin Real Estate Blog)
School District Boundary Changes Can Affect Home Values
Jan 31st
The elementary school for a rental home I own looks like it?s going to be switched from Oak Hill Elementary... (via Austin Real Estate Blog)
Kyle Henry’s ‘Tampa’ Just Needs a Cast
Jan 31st
The third film in Henry's "Fourplay" series of shorts is about to start production and is looking for actors. (via Slackerwood)
No, the Horse Ain’t Dead
Jan 31st
When do you need to keep beating a dead horse? (via M1EK's Bake-Sale of Bile)
Conducting Business at Epoch Coffee
Jan 31st
She came in and sat down with a coworker at the storefront table next to me. She shiny black hair,... (via I Stare At People)
The Roaries 2009: Get your nomin on
Jan 31st
Come be a part of The 2009 Roaries, the first in a series of annual awards given to Austin musicians... (via TwoGroove: Musical Musings)
GOBI at The Parish – Austin Free Week 2010
Jan 31st
My final Free Week 2010 photo post. I already shared some pictures of Gobi playing the Beauty Bar, but I... (via Austin Vittles)
The Race for Texas HD-47 — Incumbent Valinda Bolton (D)
Jan 31st
Over the next few weeks, I'll take a closer look at the TX HD-47 election. Today, I start with the... (via UrbanGrounds)
Try the D?ner Kebab at Austin’s Kebabalicious Food Trailer And Your Head Might Explode!
Jan 31st
Chris and Rachel hit up Kebabalicious after a night on the town. While there, they find out what other customers... (via Republic of Austin)
Bike Pub Crawl
Jan 31st
Come one, come all. Bring ID, $$$, etc,. Fingers crossed for some good weather. (via BeerTownAustin)
Over a Pint Episode 15 with Hops and Grain
Jan 31st
For our 15th endeavor in amateur vlogging (video blogging for the non-internet annoying), we meet with Josh Hare and Jeff... (via BeerTownAustin)
Pictures from the Frantic Clam EP Release Party
Jan 31st
Check out these great pictures from Trevor Ray Thompson. This is a (very) small sample of the pictures you can... (via TwoGroove: Musical Musings)
North Austin Coffee Shops Rated on Twitter Coolness
Jan 31st
This post reviews Central to North Austin Coffee Shops submitted by Austinites on Twitter. The goal of the post is... (via Brady Smith - Austinite on Austin, Traveling, & Local Food)
Revival of the Trans Texas Corrior?
Jan 31st
Kay Bailey Hutchison calls for some good reforms in her transportation proposal, Putting Texas Transportation Back On The Road to... (via The Austin Citysphere)
“Ignite Austin 2010 Fizzles”
Jan 31st
Kristine visits the inaugural Ignite Austin event. Check the post for a video on how to open a beer anywhere... (via Republic of Austin)
Flying Saucer Second Anniversary Party
Jan 31st
January 9, 2010, Flying Saucer celebrated their second anniversary. With $2 Sierra Nevada Anniversary Ale pints and special tappings every... (via BeerTownAustin)
Slackery News Tidbits, January 21
Jan 31st
More on Austin films at Sundance, upcoming movie release dates, and other local film news. (via Slackerwood)
Fave Five Food Deals – 1/21/10
Jan 31st
By the power vested in me by the commonwealth of cheapness, here are Austin's best grocery deals for the week. (via Beetsolonely)
My Black Star Co-op Feature
Jan 31st
Link to my story in the Chronicle on the first-ever cooperatively run brewpub. (via I Love Beer)
Aaron Moved to Mueller, PT 19
Jan 31st
This is the forty-sixth in a series of columns about the travels of Aaron and his family in his quest... (via Aaron is moving to Mueller)
Movies This Week: A Maid Called Extraordinary Legion
Jan 31st
The scoop on new releases and recommended movies in Austin, from The Rock to the surreal "A Town Called Panic." (via Slackerwood)
Can Austin DJ Team Learning Secrets Play Taboo-And Win?
Jan 31st
Chris plays taboo with Austin DJ Team Learning Secrets. Is this DJ duo psychic enough to guess what the other... (via Republic of Austin)
Haiti is Important, but Austin is Right Here
Jan 31st
If you're moved to help humanity, here are a few places to start at home, and why I try not... (via Dishevelled Stars)
Culture Comes Alive with Ballet Folklorico de Mexico
Jan 31st
The performance itself is a mesmerizing tour of Mexico; vivid colors and hypnotic sounds that will make you buy that... (via The Austin Citysphere)
A Day at the Gun Range with Governor Rick Perry
Jan 31st
There I am, standing no more than 6-9? from the Governor of Texas, holding his loaded handgun. There's nothing his... (via UrbanGrounds)
Big Benefit at Austin Music Hall for Haiti Relief Efforts
Jan 31st
In this audio podcast of The Austin Citysphere, hear from musician Patricia Vonne, who will be playing in the Sunday... (via The Austin Citysphere)
Quacks can’t express how much I love LORD LOVE A DUCK (1966)
Jan 31st
Weird Wednesday is probably the greatest thing Austin, Texas has going for it. It is a unique film experience... (via Austin Cinephile)
Austin Photo Scavenger Hunt
Jan 31st
Sixth Street photo scavenger hunt... naked strangers not included. (via Dishevelled Stars)
Austin Real Estate Market Update for December 2009
Jan 31st
The Austin real estate market ended 2009 on an up note, with both average and median sold prices up more... (via Austin Real Estate Blog)