This is one of those rare occasions when you can live on the edge for a good cause. Make-A-Wish has taken it to a new level for thrill seeking. Participants that raise $1,500 will get to rappel down the One America Building on Congress Ave! I participated last year and it truly is a once in

I love shopping for Christmas presents. I am one of those people that loves when the stores are packed and everyone is in the holiday spirit looking for the perfect gift for that special someone. I put together a list of present ideas that are uniquely Austin. Bunuelos from 444 Gourmet Creations – I had

Here is a look at places to check out some of great Christmas Light displays around Central Texas. Photo: Marble Falls Walkway of Lights  Austin: 37th Street Christmas Lights -  just north of the University of Texas, this street is famous for its lights and community spirit. Here, virtually everyone on the block puts up lights,

With it being the holiday season there are more than normal happenings around town. I thought I would put together a list of fun things to do with your friends or family that are running throughout most of the month. The weekends are all full of specific events. I will post weekend summaries every Friday

It is another weekend full of fun in Austin. Here is a summary of  things going on around town. Enjoy the rain. Saturday, December 3 Art From The Streets Urban Farm Bicycle Tour German-Texan Heritage Christmas Market Holiday Sing-A-Long & Downtown Stroll Blue Genie Art Bazaar Ice Skating at Barton Creek Resort and Spa Ice

It is another weekend full of fun in Austin. Here is a summary of fun things going on around town. Friday, November 18 5th Annual Christmas Tree Lighting at the Hill Country Galleria A Christmas Affair E.A.S.T.  Austin Studio Tour Saturday, November 19 Bastrop Fire Victim Benefit Hot Rods by the Slice at Rockin Tomato Live Oak

The summary of weekend events was very popular last weekend so I thought I would highlight again some fun events going on around Austin this weekend. Saturday Trick or Treating at Hill Country Galleria Haunted Halloween Dia de los Muertos (Day of the Dead) Dance Party Halloween Party at The Domain East Austin Zombie Pub

There is just too much fun stuff going on this weekend for me to not do a quick little summary of things!  Saturday, October 22nd  2nd Annual Gypsy Picnic Texas Book Festival Start of Austin Beer Week Dogtoberfest Umlaufaloopa Family Arts Festival Dia de Los Muertos Festival Austin Variety Show “Zombieween” Live Taping Independence Brewery

  Sure, it’s October– but are you already longing for summer days filled with family time and relaxing get-a-ways– or did you miss out on a summer vacation this year?  Either way, there’s a local option for a ‘stay-cation’ you don’t have to wait for summer to enjoy.   A friend and I recently had a girls’ night

I love a contest, the thrill of winning gets me every time! That is why I think this is the perfect weekend for another contest! The rule is the picture has to somehow involve ACL! However it speaks to you is fine, so get your cameras & start taking some photos! To enter — Make