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Aspen: First SNOW of Winter 2010

I woke up this morning to this:     … and thought, Wow! First snow of the season! But then …     I thought, Wow! That’s a lot of snow! BUT THEN …   And we’re STILL going, people. And then we took the puppy out for a run on the rugby field over…

Winner Winter Winner

When I asked for your fave winter clothes in exchange for the chance to win tickets to Sunday’s Shop787 event, I got tons of responses (and keep in mind that we’re Texans here), but here’s a sampling of my personal faves: Vic My favorite (new) winter clothing item would have to be my plum coat…

Jo’s Chili Cold Blood Chili Cook-Off

Name? Don’t get it. Related to the band that plays? Whatevs, because Chili Cook Offs in general, I get. And love. [Well, used to, before I only ate free-range meat, which I doubt most chili-makers are employing these days. And I already missed the vegetarian chili cook-off…] Highlights: Local musicians featuring Chili Cold Blood, HoneyBread,…

Ultimate Lazy Sunday Afternoon = Free Beer

That’s right, try (512) Brewery’s new Pecan Porter Sunday for FREE from 2-4pm at the brewery. 407 Radam, F200 Austin, Texas, 78745 (between South 1st & South Congress, one block south of Ben White) I’ve liked the (512) Brewery brews, so I’m willing to bet this is pretty good too. Yum, nutty winter beer! They…

Thursday is back to being Thursday

Last week, Wednesday was the new Thursday: jam-packed with events. This week, Thursday is back and bigger and better than ever … must be the holiday season! I’m torn! Which to go to?! Magazine Issue Launch: Austin Monthly Austin Monthly is launching their December COOL issue and the winter issue of Austin Monthly Home at…

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…