February 25, 2010 at 1:00 PM
Planning a stop at one of Austin's many libraries during your visit provides lots of opportunities — learn about local events, check with a reference librarian for ideas on things to do in Austin, pick up a public transportation map, or set up the kids with free entertainment at regularly scheduled children's events.
Read moreFebruary 23, 2010 at 11:00 AM
BiRDHOUSE is a unique art gallery in East Austin. The artists own and live in the building. Unlike some of the more polished galleries in town, BiRDHOUSE gives off an odd combination of gritty reality mixed with genuine welcome.
Read moreFebruary 18, 2010 at 11:00 AM
The venue sometimes changes, but the level of fun remains consistently high for Second Sunday Sock Hops in Austin. Some might argue Austin is the apex of badass retro clothing, the fashion throwback capital of the world. This monthly event serves as proof. Tolly Moseley details the style-mania and get-down madness of SSSH.
Read moreFebruary 10, 2010 at 2:00 PM
The George Washington Carver Museum & Cultural Center celebrates the historical and cultural contributions of African Americans to Austin. In addition to the rich history contained within the museum's galleries, the story of the museum itself provides an interesting tale of determination, dedication, and growth.
Read moreFebruary 10, 2010 at 12:00 PM
Award-winning choreographer Allison Orr called on five of her colleagues and challenged them to create works in the spirit of the everyday. They agreed. The six pieces, including one by Orr, will be presented as Project Forklift for two weekends in February at the Off Center.
Read moreFebruary 05, 2010 at 12:00 PM
You can buy Zhi Tea online, but only in Austin can you make your purchase at the company store, Zhi Tea Gallery. Zhi Tea specializes in oolong teas, "the sexiest and most mysterious of teas" according to co-founder Jeffrey Lorien.
Read moreJanuary 28, 2010 at 11:00 PM
New York might define itself as a city that never sleeps, but Austin has other ideas about downtime. Lots of businesses close before midnight, so if you're a night owl, it helps to know what places stand ready to serve you.
Read moreJanuary 19, 2010 at 12:00 PM
Housed in a concrete building covered on the outside with peeling graffiti-esque murals, Okay Mountain is not your Upper East Side grandmother's art gallery. But Okay Mountain just won two awards at the prestigious international PULSE Contemporary Art Fair in Miami. Currently, you can see Christine Gray's Into the Light.
Read moreDecember 30, 2009 at 9:00 AM
Frenchman Alphonse Dubois de Saligny built a post in Austin called Legation de la Republique Francaise. In 1956, the French Legation became a museum, offering a glimpse of French life in Austin.
Read moreDecember 07, 2009 at 3:30 PM
An Austin favorite for over twenty years, the Eastside Cafe opened long before the recent spate of nearby trendy eateries. Early on, business ranked as hit-or-miss at best. Before long, word-of-mouth changed all that. I recently stopped by for a complimentary tasting. My recommendations appear below.
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