The Blanton Museum of Art currently has a very unique and fun basketball exhibit.  Since we are in the middle of basketball season, now is the perfect time to check it out.  Plus, museums are always good rainy day activities. This unique exhibit combines contemporary works by Paul Pfeiffer as well as a special display

Today is National Fossil Day and the Texas Memorial Museum at the University of Texas is celebrating! Today is a day to celebrate and appreciate the scientific and educational values fossils provide. I happen to find them fascinating, Jurassic Park is one of my favorite movies so anything involving fossils perks my interest. Today is

The Garden Party is tonight at Laguna Gloria, and it’s your chance for an evening of outdoor fun, mini golf, cupcakes and more. Come explore the beautiful grounds at Laguna Gloria and check out past blog item Art on the Green, an artist/architect-built mini golf course. Bring a picnic to set up and enjoy the

It would be a crime not to get outside and enjoy this wonderful spring weather. The French Legation Museum is inviting you to enjoy live music under the stars with the Merci Buckets. This is the perfect opportunity for you to bring your picnic basket, lawn chairs and even a cocktail or two as you

It’s fall in Texas, which only means one thing — high school football. It’s pretty much a religion, especially in small towns, but that doesn’t mean Austin isn’t also football crazy. A Friday night at House Park is pretty special. And for all of the football lovers in Austin, the Bob Bullock Museum is offering

After my visit to the CowParade I was feeling inspired by all the talent that was on display, so I thought I would blog on free Thursday at the Blanton Museum of Art. The museum is packed with fun events throughout the day, starting with “New Ways of Seeing Texture.” Families can discover art through

Austin has so many art galleries it’s tough to know where to start. I really like ArtHouse. It’s in a great location and the rooftop is a true winner. I was never very artistic, but my best friend was truly gifted, so supporting and being inspired by today’s youth just spoke to me personally. This

There’s nothing like finishing a short week with a little live music, especially when it’s free. This popular summer concert series is now in its eighth year, and it’s back for more fun under the star at the Bob Bullock Museum. They’ll have La Sombra tequila-infused tacos, dessert and Honest Tea, all compliments of the

The Texas Music Museum is a great, free way to cool down during this brutal summer. They currently have an exhibit, “Texas First, Texas Best,” which features groundbreaking musicians on the Texas music scene. I figure plenty of Austinites would find this interesting, as we are the Live Music Capital of the World. It’s a

You guys know how I love anything space-related, and with the end of the shuttle era, I thought this was a really cool opportunity. Hundreds stopped by the Bob Bullock Museum on Sunday to check out the Orion as it made one of its three stops along the road from California to the Kennedy Space Center in Florida. It leaves