I wish United Inspections, www.UnitedInspectionsTexas.com, had been around when my brother and I bought our house! Started by a very close friend of mine, the company is beyond thorough and highly professional. The inspector did our house as a practice run and was able to explain one of the house’s greatest mysteries: why does it…
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More Election Eve Festivities
In the interest of the election is on everyone’s minds anyway, I’ll fill you in on this completely partisan* event as well … party politics aside, it’s a great group of musicians! Election Eve concert “Red State Blues – A Concert for Change” at Austin Music Hall with Sharon Jones & The Dap-Kings, James McMurtry,…
Makers and Wakers and Fat Tires, oh my!
So it’s a big weekend, like you didn’t know (um, hello Texas vs. Missouri). But in case you missed the, well, boat on three majorly huge weekend-long events, here’s a rundown: Maker Faire – Saturday & Sunday So the Maker Faire expo thingy is a big crafty, makery, nerdy, trendy, roboty shindig. At the Travis…
Watch the VP Debates!
I can’t remember the last time I heard so much buzz about Vice Presidential candidates debating … or really about them debating at all … most people haven’t cared that much. But this is a different year and a different type of election, so here are two places to watch the debates (if you’re not…
Youuuuuuu! Soulja Boy & co to Austin!
Soulja Boy, Lil Boosie, Lil Wil, and Paul Wall are playing next weekend for a mere $20! I’m so excited–this is the kind of concert that happens in Houston all the time, but rarely makes it to Austin. It’s part of the Custom Sounds Heatwave Car Show at the Travis County Expo Center. I’m also…
Memorial Day Party Barge
Memorial Day is a ridiculous time to try and be on the lakes in and around Austin, mainly because everyone else is trying to do the same! Of course, that’s the very reason you want to be there. This year I’m taking the easy route: Austin SSC’s Party Barge. I’ve been playing sports with the…