The Perseid Meteor Shower peaks in Austin tonight–though the annual astronomical event has been happening since late July–so expect to see 100s of meteors at a time during the wee hours of tomorrow morning. Although the time that the moon rises and sets varies with geographic location, visibility is more or less the same across…
Category: Things to do … all the time
MY Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf: 38th & Lamar
I met a girl yesterday who reads This is Life in Austin, and she described me as “the girl who is obsessed with CrossFit and TRIO happy hour.” Hrmph. Not untrue. But hrmph nonetheless. I’m also pretty admittedly obsessed with Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf, and Alexandra’s Cookie Dreams cookies. Finally my dreams have come…
Austin Fashion Week – A Few Top Picks
Now, I’m going to be missing most of the week’s shenanigans (and my chance to judge the “Fashion Don’ts” portion of the Bruno showing–boo!), but I wouldn’t want you guys to miss out on the plethora of free food, booze, and even jewelry that is happening in conjunction with Austin Fashion Week. There is a…
Live at the Lake Series: Nelo Sunday Night
The Lakeway Resort and Spa has again partnered with 107.1 KGSR to create the 3rd annual Live at the Lake Summer Concert Series. This summer, KGSR will take music to the lake in a distinctive poolside venue provided by Lakeway Resort. Get some pool and cool tunes: July 12th: Nelo (New EP launching July 14th)…
Prix Fixe at TRIO and Austin Land and Cattle
These are some seriously awesome deals, people. For Father’s Day, my bro and I used to take our dad to Outback Steakhouse every year. Unfortunately for Pops, the bro and I got into our free-range-meat-only habit, and Outback was out the window. Luckily for Dad, Austin Land & Cattle would never dream of serving up…
Milano Cafe is a European Haven in Austin
Let’s work backwards: I don’t usually get dessert, but when they bring you a tiny plate with four bites of four different desserts, you don’t refuse. And when charming owner Sami Demi proceeds to tell you how Croatian tirimisu has 1/4 the calories of other tirimisus, and you don’t even like tirimisu, but you try…
It’s all about the volleyball
Last summer I spent 3-4 days a week playing sand volleyball. While this summer my schedule hasn’t looked like that, there is some good volleyball to be had. Three things on the agenda: Weekly, the ATXVB Meetup Group plays at the Krieg Complex, known before as the softball fields off Pleasant Valley and Riverside. Wednesdays…
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.…
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,…
Rope Burn … or the day I learned how to lap dance
I snag a parking spot on Fourth and Colorado for my Venus Envy Training Sex Appeal class. (Yes, I hear the WTF) I hop out, clad in workout shorts, a tank top, and a bright pink scarf. The huge curtains at the front of Cuba Libre usher me in to semi-darkness, where a shadowy figure…