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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 ...

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. ...

The live music capitol would not be the same with out Stubb's BBQ restaurant and amphitheatre. Located at 801 Red River smack in downtown Austin it hosts everything from gospel to good ol' rock and roll. A long time favorite for locals and visitors alike you're missing the heart of the austin live music scene if you pass this one up.

Stubb's Restaurant and Waller ...

Blanton Museum courtesy of Jessica McGuire

Rain comes and goes here in the Lone Star state and when it comes, it leaves many feeling housebound. There are several fun ways to pass the time when it's pouring cats and dogs. Here are some easy, affordable and educational options:

1. This artsy city has no shortage of art spaces, including the newest addition, the ...

The Alamo Drafthouse is probably one of the most fun places to visit in Austin. You can go for a regular movie or you can show up for a singalong or special event. They have everything here, even food.

Having only moved to Austin last year, I was surprised to find that you could order food and drinks at a movie theater. And yet, here it is, ...

Austin's East Side has become a hot spot of late. Some call it yuppification/gentrification, others call it progress/revitalization. Regardless of which side you might fall on in this debate, the East Side offers some of the best eats and culture in Austin. It will be my goal for the next few entries to offer some lovely East Side options. Here is one evening itinerary I took only two weeks ago.

Dinner: ...

Let me start out by getting a few things straight right off; first, not all sports bars are the same. Second, only in Austin will you find a sports bar with a historic past. And third, and most importantly, The Tavern is Air Conditioned. Even says so right on their sign.

Native Austinites like myself have long known the sign of ...

As an old year closes and a new year begins, it seems only right to review one of my favorite places to hang out in downtown Austin.  Pete’s Dueling Piano Bar.  I have never been to Pete’s and said to myself after words…..”You know I didn’t have a good time.

This great concept is not only located in Austin but conveniently in other ...

With the Holidays almost over I can’t help but reflect on what will be looked upon as a “Great Year.” Since my Birthday falls on the 2nd of January I find that going out New Years just isn’t as much fun as it could be for this “almost” 26 year old blogger.

Being new to Austin, I hoped that I could find something that would intrigue my spontaneous side and ...

Since this is Texas and it is always hot outside no matter the month, one of the best ways to get into the Christmas spirit is to visit the annual Zilker Park Trail of Lights.  This wonderful display of lights is a wonderful way to share the holidays with family and friends while enjoying some of Austin’s finest treasures.  Visitors will be treated to a spectacular event along with an ...