Archive for the ‘Do it Local’ Category
See: Raw Austin, February 16
Thursday, February 16, 2012 20:33 No Commentsby: Madison Capps Tonight the Austin chapter of RAW: Natural Born Artists is hosting an event at The Parish called ACTIVATE. The RAW organization throws parties and awards shows to feature local emerging artists in film, fashion, music, art, performing art, hair & make-up artistry, DJs, and photography. The event is cocktail attire and may [...]
Saw: KOOP Radio’s Surfin 17 A-Go-Go Birthday Party
Tuesday, February 7, 2012 8:22 No Commentsby: Jacob Shelton Saturday night I had the opportunity to attend the KOOP Radio’s Surfin’ 17 A-Go-Go Birthday Party (yes, that was the official title), and it was a really good time! I was surrounded by grass skirts and mismatched cowboy hats and most of the Real Ale brews–tell me how that’s a bad night. [...]
See: Hiatus Spa & Retreat Official Grand Opening, January 17
Monday, January 16, 2012 15:43 No Commentsby: Laurie Lyons Who doesn’t like free cocktails, mini treatments, and door prizes? Communists, that’s who. Flaunt your Americanism this Tuesday at the Hiatus Spa and Retreat’s grand opening party as you get some free pampering, the chance to win prizes, and the opportunity to purchase discount spa packages. It’s so much better than happy [...]
See: Night Fever! Holiday Shake It!
Friday, December 2, 2011 15:42 No Commentsby: Amber Kokas When: Friday, December 2, 2011 9:00pm Where: Volstead Lounge 1500 E. 6th St. Austin, Texas Who doesn’t love that time of the month when Soul of The Boot Entertainment and Strange Tribe Productions bring us Night Fever? Here at SeeSaw…we just can’t get enough! And tonight, we’re gonna SHAKE IT!!! On this [...]
Saw: Ghostland Observatory at Live at Moody Theater
Sunday, November 20, 2011 22:33 No CommentsBy: Veronica Moore Having moved to Austin only two years ago, there are still plenty of must have, must do, and must see experiences to mark off the list. Ghostland Observatory. Check! Short of taking my picture in front of the Alamo, visiting Cowboys stadium or wearing a pair of cowboy boots on an average [...]
See: ACL Weekend Kick Off Parties, September 15
Wednesday, September 14, 2011 13:16 No Commentsby: Laurie Lyons and Amber Kokas You can’t start a weekend of music without a few good kick-off shows, so here are a few you won’t want to miss (sorry for the redundancies in names, totally not my fault): D-Train Presents: ACL Kick off Party at Hudson on Fifth 8pm Free Show Hudson on Fifth-301 [...]
See: Fun Fun Fun Fest Water Olympics, September 11
Saturday, September 10, 2011 11:34 No Commentsby: Laurie Lyons Today is your last day to head out on the high seas (also known as the waters of Lady Bird Lake) to train for the big Fun Fun Fun Fest Water Olympics going down at Fiesta Gardens tomorrow. It’s the first time they’ve hosted this event, so I’m eager to see what [...]
See: 9th ANNUAL ZILKER RELAYS PRESENTED BY TACODELI, Sept 2
Monday, August 29, 2011 9:20 No Commentsby: Amber Kokas This Friday, get ready to have some family-friendly competitive fun, filled with great local music, amazing local food and, well….the bragging rights for next year, of course! One of Austin’s favorite grub spots, Tacodeli is hosting the 9th annual Zilker Relays, held every year on the Friday night of Labor Day weekend. [...]
See: Anime/Cosplay/Steampunk Fashion Show! July 10
Saturday, July 9, 2011 18:00 No CommentsBy: Amber Kokas Hey Austin Fashion Heads!! This Sunday, get ready to have your minds blown by some of Austin’s most creative and innovative designers. The entire fashion community is invited to come experience this oh so daring and whimsical fashion show that will be filled with excitement, fantasy, and wonder. A local group of [...]
See (Do, Have…): Martinis and Massages at Hudson on Fifth, April 22
Friday, April 22, 2011 1:33 No Commentsby: Kathy Flores Boy I really wish I had a martini and a massage right now. Nothing would make my Friday any better than to have someone work out the week’s knots while I sip on a drool-inducing martini. What’s that you say? I can have both today, for free? Free? Really? This isn’t some groupon-gone-wrong [...]