BEST BETS: THIS WEEK IN AUSTIN – SEPTEMBER 27-OCTOBER 3, 2012

BEST BETS: THIS WEEK IN AUSTIN – SEPTEMBER 27-OCTOBER 3, 2012 Thursday, September 27, 2012 Fantastic Fest: Various venues Cactus Cafe: James Hyland Continental Club Gallery: Wendy Colonna, Tameca Jones Gruene Hall (Gruene, TX): Reckless Kelly, Erik Larson & Peacemaker Ruth’s Chris Steak House: Jeff Lofton Trio Saxon Pub: Patrice Pike, Eightysixxed, Allie Farris, Luke Bell […]

BEST BETS: THIS WEEK IN AUSTIN – SEPTEMBER 6-12, 2012

After excellent feedback and further thought, I decided to shake things up with the “This Week In Austin” segment of the blog by picking my “Best Bets” every week, so that the calendar is not so intimidating and you actually have my recommendations for what to do and where to head in this great town. […]

20 Excellent Experiences For Every True Austinite (and our visitors!)

Very often, nowadays, I get asked the question, “What are some cool things to do in Austin?,” or “What MUST I do when I visit Austin?” Not a simple question to answer, considering the wealth of amazing opportunities, cool experiences and off-the-beaten path fun to be had here in the Capital City. I sat down […]

Honoring An Austin Legend

On April 20th, 2012, a date right appropriate considering his penchant for smokin’ herb, Austin icon and country music legend, Willie Nelson was on hand to help unveil a bronze statue honoring him at the corner of Lavaca Street and “Willie Nelson Way,” otherwise known at 2nd Street, in downtown ATX. Located adjacent to ACL […]