Last night, a team of us (okay, just me and two guys–gotta protect myself!) went to Mansion of Terror, the haunted house that’s billed as the scariest in Austin. And the #8 in the nation. Or the #1 by Lions Gate Films. Who knew film companies rated haunted houses? Anyway, it’s good. So good that…
Category: One-time event
Magazine Throwdown Thursday
Are you a Tribeza girl or Austin Monthly man? Because AM is hosting not one but TWO events this Thursday, while the ‘Bez is hosting just one event, and I’m not even sure the drinks are free this time around! Two of the events are just one block apart … oh the drama! Deets: Tribeza…
W3LL and Anthony Nak
… healthy skincare and pretty baubles coming together make for one helluva party! Anthony Nak designed a line just for W3LL, whose motto is “Look Good. Do Good. Be W3LL.” They offer “a modern, safe, exclusive choice in skin care, scent, and cosmetics with advanced all-natural and organic products packed with medical-grade, bioactive ingredients that…
Blondes vs. Brunettes
Blondes vs. Brunettes is an epic battle of football prowess pitting the blonde vs. the brunette … raising money for Alzheimer’s research … and it’s coming to Austin this spring! We all know how much I love flag football, but this gonna be even better! Already a success in Houston, Dallas, and DC, the charity…
Haunted Pub Crawls Galore!
TWO Haunted Pub Crawls?! There’s one Saturday and Sunday, so pick your poison or scare yourself silly and go to both: Saturday: Haunted House Pub Crawl There are two main draws to the Haunted House Pub Crawl: Mansion of Terror (supposed to be the scaries in Austin) and drinks on the bus. $50 ticket includes:…
Big Friday!
In honor of the recession, do free things tonight (at least until 10): Happy Hour Pre-Party thing at do512: 10th Anniversary Party at Shiki on Second Street 6-10pm celebration with drinks, food, DJ, and giveaways! Come to Shiki and shop!
Hamilton Shirts at Johnstone Made to Order
I often get told I act like a man … “a boy born with different parts,” and the like. Today, however, I was happy to be acting like a man when I went to get fitted for a Hamilton shirt. The Houston-based company custom-fits and manufactures dress shirts for men. And me. I stopped over…
Thursday: Steak or Fashion?
Steak You might say the answer to that question divides along gender lines, but really, it’s a toss-up for me. Houston legend Perry’s Steakhouse and Grille hosts a Grand Opening dinner Thursday night with four courses and wine pairings from the restaurant’s exclusive private label. The restaurant is in the Norwood building where a bank…
“I now have the strength of a grown man and a little baby”
That’s right, Dwight Shrute is coming to Austin! On October 25, Mona Foundation is hosting Lotus Night, an event featuring “the best of Austin’s Indian community including music, food and dance, will also provide an opportunity for locals to offer their support for girls and women halfway around the globe. The benefit features the collaboration…
Makers and Wakers and Fat Tires, oh my!
So it’s a big weekend, like you didn’t know (um, hello Texas vs. Missouri). But in case you missed the, well, boat on three majorly huge weekend-long events, here’s a rundown: Maker Faire – Saturday & Sunday So the Maker Faire expo thingy is a big crafty, makery, nerdy, trendy, roboty shindig. At the Travis…