I’m sure most of us know someone running in the marathon this morning, and they need our support! Having run a marathon and cheered on my friends, I can say that all the random people cheering for you is very motivating and much needed. So go support your favorite runner! And if you don’t have

Are tall tales and wild stories your thing? If so, the Austin Liars’ Contest is exactly where you need to be this Saturday. This event is definitely “Keeping Austin Weird.” This imaginative contest has grown each year and has become an afternoon of pure entertainment. Contestants are given eight minutes to share their story, the

In Texas, it’s always chili cook-off season. And for you chili lovers out there, this is your chance to spend your Saturday filling up on delicious chili for a good cause. Jo’s is pulling out all the stops to make this a day full of great food and tons of fun. They’ll have free two-stepping

Arc of the Arts Studio & Gallery is an art studio with an important social mission. They work to bridge the gap between people who have developmental disabilities and their community by using art. It is a unique place, and one that serves a socially vital function to many people in Austin. Tonight they’re having an

Looking for a reason to eat meat all week? Who isn’t? Meat Week 2012 is a great way to get your barbecue fix and sample some of the juiciest meats this city has to offer. This week is an excuse for meat lovers to come together under one roof and enjoy their favorite meal without

It’s time to celebrate the Chinese New Year with Chinatown Austin. They’re ringing in the Year of the Dragon with a festival full of tons of cool stuff. They’ll have a rock climbing wall, face painting, games, firecracker displays and plenty of other awesome things. Dragon and Lion Dance Teams will also perform throughout the

The French Legation Museum has invited you to a night of magic under the oaks. I’m a huge sucker for a good magic show. They leave me completely mystified, and they’re always a great time. Today’s performers are world renowned. Arsene Dupin has performed at the White House for President George W. Bush and in

Finally, the much anticipated event, “Wicked” makes its debut at Bass Concert Hall tonight. Last time Wicked was in Austin they broke local box office history, selling out in record time. So I am telling you about this early; there are still plenty of tickets and time to see the show that Entertainment Weekly calls

Merry Christmas, Happy Hanukkah and Happy Kwanzaa! No matter what you’re celebrating this December, I hope you’re surrounded by family and friends. All of my posts involving Christmas lights have been popular this year, so I thought I would take one more chance to encourage you to head out and see some of the extravagantly

I figure today is going to one of these ways, you are either busy running last minute holiday errands, already starting your holiday traditions with family and friends or if you are a youngster you are just putting in time until Santa comes.  I thought I would stick with the holiday movie idea and blog