Ever since Hoop it Up fell by the wayside (Hoop it Up, where ARE you?), casual basketballers have been lacking a formal place to showcase their skills(?!)… enter McCurdy Madness & Austin SSC. McCurdy Madness Basketball Tournament is put on by Tarrytown United Methodist Church in honor of Matt Schirmer and benefitting the church’s McCurdy [...]
All posts for the month May, 2009
Pachanga! (or, win more stuff from me)
Pachanga is getting all the buzz this weekend. The second annual of the first Latin-themed cultural arts, food and music festival in Austin–organized by Alejandro Vallejo, yep, of that Vallejo– will be held at Fiesta Gardens tomorrow. Some big names are set to perform, including Michael Salgado, Brownout, The Chris Perez Band, Mexican Institute of [...]
Posted by Lyssa on May 29, 2009
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So much free CrossFit!
Many of you have written in asking for info on the next free CrossFit workouts, so behold–three of ‘em this weekend: UTB (Under the Bridge): Free Community Workout Saturday, May 30th 8:30am – 9:30am @ Town Lake, under the bridge, on the Hike & Bike Trail This workout is similar to a CrossFit Central boot [...]
Posted by Lyssa on May 28, 2009
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Things to Do Thursday
As usual, happy hours abound! Come see me judging delicious Grey Goose cocktails at SIX Lounge from 7:30-10:30, hit up that vegan cart opening at 6th & Waller form 6-10pm, or stop by Union Park from 5:30-7:30 to celebrate the success of the 2009 Austin Under 40 Awards, from which the Young Women’s Alliance Foundation [...]
Posted by Lyssa on May 28, 2009
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Cheer Up Charlie’s Grand Opening
Finally our hippie town is getting the food to match! I’ve heard great things about their coconut milk drinks served in a coconut, cacao drinks, and goji-berry-stuffed raw chocolate, but there’s more to come too! The east side is getting so hot … … And Happy 25th Birthday to a certain June bride …
Posted by Lyssa on May 27, 2009
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And the winner is …
sameer May 25, 2009 at 3:30 pm · Edit The best deal under $10 is the 1/2 off happy hour pizza at Cipollina (http://www.cipollina-austin.com/). Order one between 3:30 and 5:30 PM and you can get a large (it’s a big large!) pizza for less than 8 bucks. Add tax and tip and you’re still under [...]
Posted by Lyssa on May 27, 2009
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Australian Cupcakes at Sugar Mama’s
Jess Pryles, owner of Sugadeaux Cupcakes in Melbourne, Australia, will be guest-baking at Sugar Mama’s (1905 S. First St.) this entire week. I can’t wait for the Malteaser cupcake made with malt balls! Mmmmm. More from Addie Broyles (http://www.austin360.com/search/content/food_drink/stories/2009/05/0520foodmatters.html): Cupcakes from Down Under at Sugar Mama’s: With every tweet, the world gets a little smaller. [...]
Posted by Lyssa on May 26, 2009
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Win a McCormick & Schmick’s Gift Certificate!
In a This is Life in Austin FIRST, I’m holding a contest! Tell me your fave Under-$10 Deal about town and you could win a $10 gift certificate to McCormick & Schmick’s! I’m talking about any deal–food, drinks, clothes, shoes, whatever. Let me in on the secrets! I’ll choose the best–could be the most unique, [...]
Posted by Lyssa on May 25, 2009
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Food Coma at Roaring Fork North
Oh. My. Stars. Or some equally astounded proclamation. I ate more food last night at Roaring Fork North than any human should ever eat in one sitting. Going into it, I thought, ah, I’m doing the Spartan 300 Challenge, doing a good job of watching what I eat, I’ll just nibble on some stuff … [...]
Posted by Lyssa on May 21, 2009
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