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The slogan reads “Anything can happen in 3 minutes” for the National Poetry Slam to be held in the second week in August. 5 days of competition with the final battle at the Paramount Theater on Congress Street. More than 300 competitors come out from cities all over North America to “express” themselves.

This Saturday, June 30th from 8PM to 2AM, kicks off the pre-slam with a benefit bash at Ruta ...

On June 15th, The Four Seasons Hotel in Austin unveils their brand new 5,500-square foot spa to the public. The spa originally opened in 1987, and due to the growing demand, it had outgrown the old facility. The Swanky new spa features a relaxation lounge, eight treatment rooms, a nail salon and eucalyptus-infused steam rooms.

“Now with over 30 people on staff, we’re going to be able to service our ...

The Austin Symphony kicks off its 5th summer of FREE concerts in the park on Sunday, May 27th. Head down to Woolridge Park at 9th and Guadalupe Streets and enjoy a relaxing hour of live classical music. Every Sunday till August 26th, a different ensemble will be featured under the gazebo. There is something for everyone; the music being performed will range from Mozart to Ellington to Rodgers & Hammerstein. ...

With gas prices rising over three dollars a gallon, Austin embraces a cheaper way to get around. This month is Austin Bike Month. So, if you plan on visiting Austin this month you may want to take along your bicycle (or rent one at one of the numerous bike shops around town) and give your car and your wallet a rest.

All around town there are activities to motivate you to ...

When you think of firefighters, you probably think of big, burly men with big, meat-filled appetites hiking up ladders, wheeling out hoses and sliding down poles. . That’s pretty much true for Engine Co. #2 in Austin except for the meat devouring part. You see this local fire fighting company have gone vegetarian. That’s right, they have gone the way of the veg.

After Specialist, James Rae was diagnosed with ...

5 a day, that's what they say! Vegetarians and non-vegetarians can find a way to satisfy their hunger at any of the places below. You will hardly notice that you in fact just ate your day's worth of veggies. Enjoy!

Bouldin Creek Coffeehouse 1501 S. 1st Street: Vegetarian menu offering breakfast all day, salads, sandwiches/light fare and hot meals such tacos and veggie plates. http://www.bouldincreek.com/

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Austin is a city rightfully proud of its natural resources and we try hard to do the right thing around here when it comes to being conscientious stewards of our environment. It occurred to me this afternoon as I popped into my local dry cleaner that we are very lucky to have a non-toxic cleaning option here in Austin. I'd like to give Ecoclean a ...

Part I dealt with newbie coffee shops, that have opened within the last two years. Part II are two coffee shops that have been around for a while and are starkly different.

Cafe Mundi (1704 East 5th St; Mon-Fri: 7:30am-10pm, Sat-Sun: 8am-6pm, MAP.)
For a long while, Mundi has been a favorite secret spot, with its quirky yet beautifully landscaped garden terrace, complete with fruiting ...

If you're like me, you need a place to work, wherever you are. I usually need a good cafe or coffee shop to sit with my notebook or laptop and sip something good to get work done. Even when I'm traveling, I make it a point to stop by a local haunt to people-watch and absorb the place I'm in. Here are some Austin spots where you can park your ...

In many cities it's easy to forget about nature....about the great outdoors. Austin is one of the great cities where this isn't true, and Wild Basin Wilderness Preserve on the west side of the city is a prime example why.   http://www.wildbasin.org/index.lasso

With 3 miles of trails in the 227 acre preserve to explore you can find plenty of nature ...