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By: Amber Kokas This Friday you will not want to be anywhere but Enzo Restaurant for DuO Boutique’s first fashion show of the year.  Just in time for Valentines Day, DuO is presenting their latest collection that is inspired by classic romance and elegance that will attract both men and women alike. Get there at [...]

By: Amber Kokas DuO is one of Austin’s newest and most affordable boutiques located within your favorite and widely known 2nd Street shopping district.  Resting comfortably between Lavaca & Colorado St, it offers everything you are looking for in a fine boutique.  Friendly, knowledgeable staff, great prices, and brands that even the best department stores cant get [...]

by: Laurie Lyons If you saw my post last week, vehemently extolling the virtues of Astronautalis, you will understand how sad I was to miss his show at Mohawk (stupid sinus infection). Of course, I couldn’t turn away when kismet brought him back around to Austin to perform at the Doomtree show at Red 7 [...]

by: Laurie Lyons The booths have all been broken down, the Batmobile has been put away, and the last cape has been hung up. I’m sad to say that this year’s Wizard World Comic Con has come to a close. So, what did I learn at this year’s event? Well, seeing as how this was [...]

by: Laurie Lyons Oh, Austin. One of my favorite things about you is that you are full of some of the most brilliant, unique, unusual people whom I have ever met. I am overrun by card-carrying, flag-flying geeks/nerds/dorks who are yet somehow still really, really cool, in their own way. I love how easily a [...]

by: Laurie Lyons I am officially going on record to say that Fun Fun Fun Fest is my favorite Austin festival. Want to know why? I can give you a hundred reasons, but that might start getting a little boring to read, so here are my top 10 reasons: 1. The lineup: The diversity and [...]

by: Laurie Lyons How often do you get to see a true hip-hop legend perform at an intimate venue? I’m guessing probably very rarely. And for just $8? I’m thinking that’s up there with about how often you ride bareback on unicorns and stumble across undefended pots of gold. This Sunday, you get the chance [...]

by: Katie Schnack We are about mid way through National Breast Cancer Awareness Month, and Fado’s Irish Pub and Restaurant is joining in the festivities by hosting the first annual ‘Boobie Bash’. The party will take place this Saturday, Oct 16th at their downtown location. The YPC Komen Austin Race Team, a group of Austinites trying to raise funds for [...]

by: Katie Schnack Are you a young professional looking to join in the fight against breast cancer? Then look no further than the Young Professionals Council, an Austin affiliate of the Susan G. Komen Foundation geared for ages 21-40. The YPC gives rising executives and careerists the chance to socialize and network, all while making a significant positive impact [...]

by: Laurie Lyons As a vegetarian, I know that you can typically find veggie dishes on most menus at any restaurant. That isn’t always the case at your finer dining establishments, but at La Condesa, that is definitely not a problem. There may not be any veggie entrees, per se, but that just allows you [...]