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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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

For those of you who are interested, tonight and tomorrow night at 7 p.m. will be the UT performance of "The Vagina Monologues."  $8 tickets with all of the proceeds going to charities that deal with domestic violence.  Good cause, good time... try to check it out.

All necessary information can be found at www.longhornvday.com.

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 ...