Elephants never forget. Even though the RSVPs are closed, you can still come! RSVP list gets priority access, but does not guarantee entry, so capacity permitting, everyone can come. Show up earlier for a better chance at getting in … SEE YOU THERE!!
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Musical Advent Calendar
When I was little, my grandma gave us the most wonderful Advent Calendars, and my brother and I got spoiled with days and days of personalized Santa notepads, toys, and games. Sometimes we shared the items if they were “big things.” I guess I’ve outgrown advent (how could someone really ever outgrow 25 days of…
Announcing Austin Post’s City-Wide White Elephant Party
I am beside myself with excitement about Austin Post’s upcoming party, and I hope each and every one of you hip-n-happenin’ Austinites reading this here blog will come to the event! RSVP HERE What’s this City-Wide White Elephant thing? Bring a wrapped gag gift and exchange it for another wrapped gift–but this gift could be…
Shop787 at Phoenix & Sugar Mama’s
Two of my favorite companies are doing fun stuff on Thursday! Shop787 at The Phoenix The latest shopping extravaganza from the Launch787 clan is an assortment of pop-up shops inside the swank Phoenix (formerly Pangaea). The next two Thursdays (Dec 10th & 17th) feature happy-hour priced cocktails from 5–9pm, 20 vendors (they’re different each night).…
Tis the Season for a Tweetup Today!
I almost forgot to PIMP MY OWN EVENT! Dangit! TODAY is the first-ever This is Life in Austin co-hosted Tweetup (with the always-fantastic team of Launch787)! Thursday the 3rd, join Launch787 and This is Life in Austin as we host a super-cool happy hour at Central Market. Two FREE drinks (cash bar after that) and…
Turkey Creek = Happy Doggie
I love taking Nali to one of the nicest off-leash dog trails around, a quick 2.5-mile trail out at Emma Long Park called Turkey Creek (http://www.austinparks.org/apfweb/park.php?parkId=666). With recent rains, the creek was flowing quickly, the weather was a perfect 65 degrees, and my Vibrams were perfect water-mud-rock combo shoes. Nali, my beloved rescue mutt pup,…
Four Seasons Gingerbread Houses and Tree Lighting
It’s beginning to look a lot like the holidays at Four Seasons! The famous Four Seasons Gingerbread houses will be revealed to the public on Tuesday, November 24 at the annual Holiday Tradition event. On display through Jan 3, the gingerbread houses are up for sale with all proceeds donated to the Seton Shivers Cancer…
Arabian Nights and Longhorn Days
I may or may not have been interested in this party anyway, but with the mention of Ararat, the amazing Arabic food prepared by the same charming owner behind east side coffeeshop GEM Hot Mama’s Espresso Bar, I was in. There will be belly dancing performances by Sabaya Bellydance and music by DJ Kurv. 8-10:30p…
I’m co-hosting a Tweetup!
‘Tis The Season for a Tweetup / #tisatweetup Hosted By: @launch787 and @lifeinaustin RSVP here: http://ow.ly/E35n Thursday, December 3 from 5 – 7:30pm (CST), Upstairs Mezzanine at Central Market (4001 Lamar) In my debut as a co-hostess of a twitter event, please join Launch787 and me, This Is Life In Austin, for a tasting of…
Party at the Trailer Park
6:30 to 9pm Holiday Preview at Trailer Park home for the holidays! Torchy’s Tacos, Holy Cacao, and Man Bites Dog invite you to groove to DJ Chicken George while sipping Liquid S’mores made with complimentary Dripping Springs Vodka and 1921 Tequila and try Holy Cacao’s 12 DAYS OF CHOCOLATE Cake Balls! 10% of sales for…