Author: Laurie Lyons-Makaimoku
Get your fingers to the app store, stat -- a new ridesharing company is set to launch on June 1. Boston-based Fasten Inc. will start picking up riders on Wednesday.
Downtown Austin just got a little less weird, as beloved character Crazy Carl will no longer be spinning flowers in front of Esther’s Follies.
Austin’s place as a culinary hot spot could get even hotter soon if a new food center and laboratory gets the support that it needs to open its doors.
In one of the most stupefying cases of justice going unserved, there is finally a glimmer of hope when it comes to catching the I-35 rock thrower.
With Austin’s affordability on nearly everyone’s mind, it’s nice to see some movement on that front for those who keep the city humming after dark.
That whole going out with a bang at the end of the school year reached new levels yesterday as more than 500 students at Manor High engaged in an enormous food fight.
Get ready to deal with ALL THE FEELS. If you haven’t yet seen this video from KVUE that goes a bit more in depth into that now viral video of Florence Welch of Florence + The Machine performing for a fan in hospice, drop everything you’re doing and watch it.
Who needs fireworks when a swift knock in the face will have you seeing stars?
RideAustin operates under the principle that “ridesharing should be for everyone." Built as a non-profit that benefits other local charities, their model contrasts strongly with Uber and Lyft.
Sorry John Cena fans, it looks like an Austin elementary school will not bear the name of the leader of the Cenation. Nor will it be called Schooly McSchoolerson.
From the Unknown is a solo exhibition of work by internationally recognized sculptor and digital media artist, Chris Guarino. Join us the second weekend of WEST Austin Studio Tours for the opening of From the Unknown.
Join us for Yoga Hike with a Splash at McKinney Falls State Park from 2:30pm-6:30. We will hike Onion Creek Trail while practicing Mindful Breathing & Gentle Yoga ending at the Upper Falls.
Austin may not be the film industry haven that it once was, but there are still some opportunities available in the Central Texas area if you know where to look.
The app that has given plenty of Austinites the opportunity to learn and experience everything from yoga to photography is making big moves to Boston to expand its work.
The next generation of Austin musicians are pushing their way into the spotlight, thanks to a great local nonprofit organization and some high profile mentors.
Sketch, poetry, drama, stand up, burlesque, dance, or other (we’ve had plenty of other). All ideas welcome. Get creative.
This month we will be decorating birdhouses, with wood burning, paint, etching, and stain. The troop with the best design, wins a free party!
Our panel, “Recording Your Music: How, When, and Why?” features industry leaders from several major Austin recording studios who will help you answer these questions and more. You’re guaranteed to walk away with a better understanding of what it takes to record your music efficiently and effectively.
Curator Beverly Adams will moderate a discussion among three artists featured in Fixing Shadows: Luz María Bedoya (Lima), Fernando Castro (Houston), and Pablo Hare (Lima).
Scott Aukerman’s Comedy Bang! Bang! is a popular podcast and television show. This special LIVE performance features Scott and very special guests doing a totally improvised program, with plenty of character drop-ins.
Good job, Austin! Thanks to us banding together to vote for our city, Austin has won a $50,000 grant from JetBlue to build a green space.
Adam is coming back to Austin, May 13th-15th and he’s bringing new additions to his highly popular “Let The Music Play” series. He will be painting and hand-embellishing his work LIVE in the gallery throughout the day.
Hey who loves a free state-of-the-art museum experience? Every Thursday, the Blanton is free… check out some great art from all over the world! (from 10 am-5 pm)