Summer in Austin features tons of free concerts, movies, and other events in the great outdoors. Really, this doesn’t quite make sense since it’s hot, hot, hot in the summer, but hey, I guess we give balmy summer nights a chance to work their magic. First stop on the balmy summer night tour? 101x &…
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Deep Eddy Dive In Movie Series
One of the greatest Austin institutions not that many people know about: the Deep Eddy Dive-In Movie. Hit it up this Saturday. So the City of Austin officially calls it a Splash Party movie night, but really it’s a Dive-In Movie! Float in spring-fed Deep Eddy pool, picnic on the lawn, enjoy refreshments from our…
It’s all about the volleyball
Last summer I spent 3-4 days a week playing sand volleyball. While this summer my schedule hasn’t looked like that, there is some good volleyball to be had. Three things on the agenda: Weekly, the ATXVB Meetup Group plays at the Krieg Complex, known before as the softball fields off Pleasant Valley and Riverside. Wednesdays…
Two 3×3 Basketball Tournaments
Ever since Hoop it Up fell by the wayside (Hoop it Up, where ARE you?), casual basketballers have been lacking a formal place to showcase their skills(?!)… enter McCurdy Madness & Austin SSC. McCurdy Madness Basketball Tournament is put on by Tarrytown United Methodist Church in honor of Matt Schirmer and benefitting the church’s McCurdy…
Paramount Summer Movie Series (or, ahhhh Casablanca)
The Summer Classic Film Series at the Paramount starts this Thursday with their classic opener, Casablanca. The Paramount is one of the few theatres still open today which screened Casablanca when it was originally released in 1942–wow! Wikipedia says that the film was a solid, if unspectacular, success in its initial run … and then…
Breaking News: Adult Sand Volleyball Camp
For anyone who: Misses the summer camp days (activities all day, nightly programs, late-night cabin talking, week-long romances) Misses sports camp days (activities all day, sport-specific training, scoping out the opposite sex, trying to win the camp-culminating games) Sucks at sand volleyball Wants to get better at sand volleyball Durango Camps has finally announced their…
Trendwatch: Summer Scarves
Summer Scarves Yes, it’s true, I am in love with the summer scarf. I have been for quite some time. It differs from the winter scarf mainly in its weight, but also in color and fashion of wearing. This is an accessory, people, and you gotta adorn yourself with it. Pick light, gauzy fabrics in…
Weekend Summer Sweat (lots ‘o Crawfish Boils)
While there’s an official event called Summer Sweat, I figured it was a most apropos title for the events I am about to post for you: hanging out outdoors in the fine city of Austin, under the blazing sun of our first above-90-degree weekend. Hello, summer! First, the Farmer’s Market From Austin Farm to Table:…
Trendwatch Update: Bleached-out denim + Bright Yellow
In honor of a rainy day/weekend you just might spend shopping, I wanted to add a little extra inspiration for ya (ladies): Bleached Out Denim + Bright Yellow by lifeinaustin featuring American Eagle Outfitters jeans Click through to get brands if you want the exact pieces.
New permanent feature of This is Life in Austin
I’m excited to announce that I’ve installed a new page focused entirely on trends. This isn’t months out–this is what you need to go to the store, buy today, and wear tonight. Some of it will be unreasonable ($795 shoes?!), but it’s all about inspiration, people. So enjoy! Click on the tab above, or this…