[UPDATE] I got this very vague press release: Competitive Training Center (CTC) of Austin has canceled the Ultimate Athlete Challenge that was originally scheduled for Saturday, November 6 due to unforeseen circumstances. About Competitive Training Center (CTC) CTC is an advanced training facility for performance training & physical therapy. The facility features two outdoor practice…
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Austin: Pre-ACL Shenanigans + Ticket Giveaway! [Winner Announced]
[WINNER! Matt, who suggested crazy costumes!] Yes, we have a pair of tix to Talib Kweli on Thursday night at Scoot Inn up for grabs! Just post your #1 ACL tip in the comments to enter to win! Could be your fave band to see, outfit suggestions, places to go instead, whateva! As usual, I…
Austin: New Local Daily Deal Site GivShop
Only in Austin, where deal sites populate the city like musicians, would we have a new daily deal site that gives back–as in, 50% of your purchase price goes back to a non-profit of your choice. How ridiculously cool is that? Hello GivShop. Joining Groupon, LivingSocial, aDealio, Localiter, and Eversave, GivShop offers similar fare to…
Austin: Free Coffee at Austin Java
Austin Java, which is surprisingly perhaps better known for its food than its, well, java, is inviting everyone to their Parkway location tonight from 7:30-9p for free coffee and apps (chips & salsa, hummus & focaccia bread, caesar salad & chicken skewers)! The master roaster will introduce the new Brazilian coffee of the month and…
JOIN My Chemical Breakup
It all started when I read this book: No More Dirty Looks. I ended up creating EndlessBeauty.com’s My Chemical Breakup Challenge. For the month of October, join me and give up toxins in your beauty products! Leave comments on the blog, tweet with the hashtag #mychemicalbreakup, or post videos of your debacles trying at-home hair…
Austin: My Generation (Again)
Because apparently I can’t stop supporting a show that I enjoyed so little I started playing solitaire on my phone while watch but DID YOU KNOW IT WAS FILMED AT MY HIGH SCHOOL? My Generation Second Episode Watch Party featuring Mehcad Brooks (hottie soldier in My Generation) at Abel’s on the Lake <–coincidentally based in Aspen.…
Austin: TGITailgating
Thank goodness for tailgating! You wouldn’t really know it’s fall in Austin without hordes of burnt-orange-clad revelers crowding the streets of campus. Three of my top picks (two are recurring, one is this weekend only): La Condesa’s awesome tailgate 17th & Congress from 12 pm – 6 pm for all home games FREE Grilled Mexican Street Corn and…
Aspen: BBQ … srsly, it’s so Texas up in here
The First Annual Big Aspen Barbecue Block Party takes place at the base of Aspen Mountain this Saturday and Sunday, August 28 – 29, 2010, from noon – 7pm. The sister event of New York City’s much-beloved barbecue extravaganza that includes food, music, seminars, and more. There are a bunch of big names serving up…
Austin: Cupcake Smackdown 2.0
Last year’s crazy cupcake party had us all smashed into One 2 One Bar on a hot summer day stuffing ourselves with sugar. This year’s event expands to Le Cordon Bleu, 3110 Esperanza Crossing Suite 100 and The Westin, 11301 Domain Drive. Vendors and activities located at the Le Cordon Bleu will be held indoors…
Pepperita & Sweet, Sweet Texas Tea
When a bottle of this arrives on your doorstep, you thank the blogging gods: Treaty Oak Rum When you bring a bottle of this back to Aspen to enjoy a little taste of Texas, you get nostalgic for 100-degree days. Only for a moment. Graham’s Texas Tea. My favorite sweet tea vodka yet–it actually tastes…