I’ve long lusted for Texas-sized lashes. If I don’t have mascara on, you sort of wonder if I haven’t gotten enough sleep or if I’m sick. I don’t look awful, but I don’t look good. Over Halloween I got to experiment with fake lashes (the little three-lash pieces you glue on your own eye) and…
Month: December 2008
Awww, sweet Dishola deal – donate food with minimal effort
Aside from clicking that bowl of rice that donates to starving children in Asia (it took me awhile to find this link again, where you donate rice for every vocab word you know … pretty awesome), I don’t know of many easier ways to donate food to those in need than this: Dishola (plus Whole…
Brrrrr! Let Thursday Events Warm You Up!
As usual, Thursday night is busy this time of year! A smattering of the offerings: Do512 Holiday Campfire ‘Tis the season for holiday festivities, and Do512 is lighting up the campfire to roast marshmallows and enjoy private performances by The Lemurs and Via Audio. There will be s’mores, eggnog, and plenty of adult beverages. It’s…
Sugar Mama’s free cupcakes tomorrow 12-8pm
Free … for the price of two canned goods. Man I love Sugar Mama’s cupcakes. Tomorrow, Wednesday, from 12-8pm on South First. We are excited to announce that we will be hosting a canned food drive to benefit the Capital Area Food Bank on Wednesday, December 10th between 12-8 pm. Bring in two or more…
Austonian Halfway Party
With a primo location and doggie toilets on the 10th floor grassy area/pool deck, the Austonian has received a lot of buzz. Check out (half) the hype at the Halfway Party Tuesday night. Looks like this is the first example of how convenient downtown living–and partying–is: the Drink Local event is just blocks away at…
Drink Local
Sure, Edible Austin magazine is hosting its Eat Local Week this week in Austin, but while they have events every night, I’ve culled the best for you below. Ok, ok, so it’s the two free ones that involve alcohol. Drink Local. TUESDAY, 12/9: Drink Local Night at The Monarch, 6–9 pm A celebration of locally…
Four Seasons brunch
I went to brunch in Houston at Quattro, the Four Seasons’ restaurant. If the Austin Four Seasons brunch at Trio is anything like its sibling, I need to get there stat. I’ve heard it’s good, but seriously, if it’s this good, it’s high time we put it on the list of things to do. Quattro’s…
Free Crossfit Workout + Crossfit Austin’s Benefit
CrossFit Austin: Grand Opening WOD and Brittany Tuck Memorial Scholarship Fundraiser From the guys: Come out and help us celebrate this exciting step for Crossfit Austin! The festivities will include free BBQ, drinks (beer, water, soda, etc.), and plenty of other fun. For those who are interested, we’re having a Crossfit-Style WOD (workout-of-the-day) Competition. The…
Typical Thursday: Men’s Night at milk + honey
As usual, Thursday this week is filled with free events to party it up, but at least they’re all downtown! Men’s Night at milk + honey, 5pm-8pm Stop by SALON by milk + honey on Thursday from 5-8pm for an evening devoted to men. Complimentary chair massages, neck trims, and hair consultations. For the ladies,…
A Mama Fu’s Surprise
I have to preface talking about my experience at Mama Fu’s last night by letting you in on my bias: the other day, my parents and I drove by a Mama Fu’s and my parents started talking about how they had just gone last week and loved it. I looked at them puzzled and said,…