All four Austin-area locations of Little Woodrow’s will host a 12-week turtle-racing extravaganza. June 18 through Sept. 3, each of four Little Woodrow’s will host weeknight turtle-racing events: Tuesdays at Southpark Meadows, Wednesdays at Parmer Lane, Thursdays in Bee Cave, and Fridays on Sixth Street. A testament to turtle tenacity, the Little Woodrow’s turtle-racing events pit six quick-footed turtles—each donning stickers with…
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Austin & Aspen: Top Ten Party Towns
USA Today names 10 destinations for bar-hopping all over the world. I’m not saying I agree or not (Ohio instead of Monaco??), but it is important to note that, naturally, my two homes are in the top ten: Aspen, Colorado “As far as mountain towns go, Aspen is one of the few that holds up…
“You’re Good for the Gym”
Before I tell this story, perhaps I should explain about Bleeker Street Gym. As I’ve mentioned on lifeinaspen.com, Bleeker is the meathead gym. It’s smallish, equipment everywhere, rubber floors, tons of dumbbells, a weight rack and a squat rack, 4 KBs, 1 jump rope, and a freestanding pull-up bar (no kipping here). I spend most of…
Reunited and it feels so good!
I finally finally finally went to the gym in Aspen again! I love that place. It’s like home (Bleeker Street Gym). Warmup: 400M run (distance from new apt to gym!!!), 500M row, Burgener Quickie workout: 21-15-9 135# deadlifts double unders situps Strength: 5 reps each, 65# bar: press, OH squat, back squat x 3, rest…
Austin: Dogwood Grand Opening
Everyone loves the Bachelor Bars (an article I wrote in 2007!): Molotov, The Marq, Chuggin’ Monkey, Dizzy Rooster, and Thirsty Nickel. In the old Mother Egan’s spot next door to Molotov, the brothers bachelor (Brad, Chad, & Wes Womack) and partner Jason Carrier have reinvented the pub with a distinctly Southern flare. They’ve been open…
Austin: New Sunday Brunch at J. Black’s
It’s been awhile since I’ve ventured away from Moonshine or The Carillon for Sunday Brunch, something I take seriously. Those two perennial all-stars are just too good! But I got word today that there’s a new contender: J. Black’s. Before you write it off as the place you don’t want to revisit from the night…
Aspen: Gym Breakdown
Even though I love CrossFitting in Nature’s Garage Gym and doing HIIT sprints at the dog park , there are times when I want nothing more than to pick up some heavy weights or swing some kettlebells. Potentially around some sweaty, grunting men. While I was in Aspen over the winter, I worked out at…
I Ate Pork and I Liked It
In the midst of the Swine Flu media frenzy, I got an email about The Other White Meat Tour taking place this weekend. That’s right – pork. So my first question to the person who sent it to me was, “Um, have you watched the news?” Her response? “Yes, it is interesting timing … the…
More Thursday Happs
If you can’t make it out to Westlake for Tidbits, don’t fret: three other Thursday happs should keep you entertained, fed, and liquored up for free. 903Theresea Open House & Art Show 5-9pm: drinks, DJ, art show & giveaway! See two green, mod homes and enjoy free drinks, food–including new Cupcaker L’s Cupcake Cafe–music, and…
Busy Sunday! 12th & Lamar Block Party + The Grind
Live Local Love Local Shop Local from 1 to 4 pm. Snag free food, beverages, and a card that will get you a discount all summer at participating shops, boutiques and restaurants in this little nugget of Austin retail. Awesome! Bettysport Hem Kickpleat Underwear Flora and Fauna Austin Land and Cattle The Tavern Fete Accompli…