There’s the real thing. Then there’s the Tribathlon (which comes first? hot tub? steam room? or sauna?). And now, there’s the mindathlon, otherwise known as Wanderlust 108, the world’s first and only “mindful triathlon”: a 5K run, a 90-minute yoga class and a guided meditation on the beach … at the Santa Monica Pier on…
There are many things I never knew were Texan until I left—saying “fixin’ to”, describing distances in minutes instead of miles, making small talk with grocery store cashiers—but there were others I knew I’d miss: Texas country, crawfish (it may be Cajun but we host Crawfish Boils like no one else, even when it’s 1,000…
There’s a new kid on the block y’all, and he’s too cool for school. Euphoria Music Festival is going down April 7th at Thunderhill Raceway in Kyle, Texas. It is going to be an amazing blend of art/culture/EDM music. There will be fire dancers, acro, performers galore, and some really awesome custom stages and even…
The full lineup is still under wraps, but the Moontower Comedy and Oddity Festival (April 25-28) has announced some of the single ticket sale shows that go on sale tomorrow … comedy is not usually my thing, but they have brought in some BIG names, locals and celebs alike, and it’d be fun to check…
Austin Film Fest is this weekend! Here’s your primer, starting TOMORROW! Gala The 9th Annual Film and Food Gala is tomorrow, Wednesday, Oct 19th at the Driskill Hotel and is co-chaired by actress Alexis Bledel (LOVE her from “Gilmore Girls,” Sisterhood of the Traveling Pants, and Sin City) and writer/director Ryan Piers Williams. The Gala benefits the Young Filmmakers…
The biggest beer fest in the land, Denver’s Great American Beer Fest, is next weekend, but this weekend, Austin plays host to the first annual Texas Craft Brewers Festival on September 24. Texas has some serious craft brewers popping up, and this non-profit outdoor fest (benefiting Austin Sunshine Camps) at Fiesta Gardens will showcase all…
We learned what to wear to ACL a few days ago, now this one’s for the boys and girls … what to bring to ACL. Rule #1: as little as you can and still be comfy! Behold, the ten items you need (a sneak, click on the pick for the full ten-item board): http://re.pn/b/R4XW Additional…
Always one of my favorite ACL events, KUT’s Music on the Lawn at the Four Seasons Hotel Austin returns! This year on Friday, Sept. 16 from 9am-1pm, the event features 30- to 40-minute sets by some of ACL’s most anticipated artists. $10 admission includes a breakfast taco and coffee and all proceeds benefit the Shivers Cancer Center at…
It’s upon us! Dresses: Make sure they’re colorful and floaty, as you are going to sweat. Pair with straw hats and sandals. Shorts + tanks: Lots of people wear jorts, I prefer softer, looser fabrics to decrease and conceal sweat. Pair with a minimalist tank in a non-sweat-showing color (black, white, some tans), a floppy hat…
… just another way Austin and Aspen are uniquely synchronized: The Austin Food & Wine Festival C3 Presents with Chef Tyson Cole, Chef Tim Love & Jesse Herman are creating the Austin Food & Wine Festival March 30-April 1, 2012 in locations throughout Austin. It is presenting sponsor Food & Wine (yep, the same as…