The ever-conscious Four Seasons of Austin is offering a number of ways to pamper yourself AND give to breast cancer research for October’s Breast Cancer Awareness Month. A month-long lineup of events and new product offerings benefit the Seton Shivers Cancer Center at Brackenridge—their goal is to raise $10,000 in 2011 (they raised $8,500 last…
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Austin: Pre-ACL Shenanigans + Ticket Giveaway! [Winner Announced]
[WINNER! Matt, who suggested crazy costumes!] Yes, we have a pair of tix to Talib Kweli on Thursday night at Scoot Inn up for grabs! Just post your #1 ACL tip in the comments to enter to win! Could be your fave band to see, outfit suggestions, places to go instead, whateva! As usual, I…
ACL Afterparties
But Lyssa, I thought couldn’t handle ACL? According to last year’s ACL post, where, BTW, I share some tips to live by ifidosaysomyself, I have retired from ACL. But friends, as evidenced by my frantic tweeting to score a 3-day pass (done! love you, twitter), I am back on the wagon. I am a journalist,…
DrumJam at Stubb’s tonight
DrumJam plays the Official Blue October Aftershow at Stubb’s tonight, doors at 11:30pm & show at midnight. I love DrumJam’s live performances, but I also felt the desire to post this because I have to brag on myself for two seconds. Basically, I don’t really like Blue October’s music personally. BUT before they were REALLY…
“I now have the strength of a grown man and a little baby”
That’s right, Dwight Shrute is coming to Austin! On October 25, Mona Foundation is hosting Lotus Night, an event featuring “the best of Austin’s Indian community including music, food and dance, will also provide an opportunity for locals to offer their support for girls and women halfway around the globe. The benefit features the collaboration…
Dogtoberfest SUNDAY
Today, the Ginger Man hosts Dogtoberfest, a benefit for Blue Dog Rescue. This will be the last benefit at the current location–we all know condos are taking over. From 1-9pm today. This event is family friendly and will include drinks, food, raffle, silent auction and live music by Hilary York, Graham Wilkinson, Boxcar Preachers, Lost…
Now, a Diatribe on White Pants*
*And other fashiony things I need to get off my chest It’s really hot in Austin, I know. A “cold front” came through tonight and we all got excited because it dropped to 80, but by the time I’m walking around downtown at noon tomorrow, it’ll be 1,956 degrees again and I’ll be sweating through…
Rare magazine party tonight
Mondays rarely feature parties with free booze thrown by magazines, but today is an exception! Rare’s October “Food” launch party at Hyde Park Bar & Grill tonight from 6-8pm. Free tasty bites and cocktails during the party! (SOUTH Hyde Park Bar & Grill location on 4521 West Gate Blvd.)
Free Beer Fests Saturday + a workout
TONS of stuff going on this Saturday. So much that I can’t even remember what to blog about. Well, to be honest, there are the only a few things I might be doing anyway (and don’t be fooled, I won’t be doing ALL of these): Saturday morning: Try Crossfit Women’s Workout Crossfit is all the…
GO TEXAN Restaurant Round-Up
As if October wasn’t full enough of reasons to eat out–it’s Texas wine month, features two $35 Restaurant Weeks–the Texas Department of Agriculture is sponsoring a Go Texan Restaurant Round-Up tomorrow (Wednesday) to raise awareness of Texas foods while also donating proceeds to food banks across the state. Participating restaurants are offering Texas food and…