Archive for Out & About in Austin

Gentlemen….Start Your Engines for the 13th Annual Wiener Dog Races in Buda!

It’s just over a month away, and I’m already getting anxious. You see, it’s that time of year when the annual Wiener Dog Races take place just 17 miles south of here in Buda, Texas. This wacky and weird event has garnered national attention (it’s been on CBS Sunday Morning show) because of the absurdity [...]

March Madness is Here!

Alrighty! It’s time for March Madness and there’s more than basketball happening in Austin during this month. It seems that there is so much to do and so little time, you’ll be pulled in a hundred different directions, so buckle your seatbelts and I’ll tell you about some of the activities to keep you [...]

News Update for Health Alliance for Austin Musicians (HAAM)

Corporate Battle of the Bands
Are you a business professional who plays music on the side? Do you want to have your chance to play in front of celebrity judges and your friends on the stage at Antone’s? Cirrus Logic and HEB present the third annual Corporate Battle of the Bands fundraiser and concert at Antone’s [...]

Stop the Presses…It Snowed in Austin!!!

The much anticipated and rarely seen occurred today and no one can really believe it!  Yep, the once every 10 year event happened.  It was quick and if you slept through the day or were stuck in an office, you may have missed it.  But is was a wonderland of beauty and something I miss [...]

Boggie Down at Boggy Creek Farms in East Austin

You might think that after two years of drought, Central Texas might not be able to grow a blade of grass, much less provide a bounty of organic vegetables, but down at Boggy Creek Farm at 3414 Lyons Road, you’ll find five acres are lush tilled soil, a charming old garage that has been converted [...]

Keeping February Weird…Events for the Second Half of the Month

February is half over, but don’t let that slow you down! There’s more than enough excitement to keep the hardiest of souls wondering which way to go for their weekend celebrations….and I’m here to help you stay on top of the events that make Austin Weird!
First on the list is Saturday, March 20th, with three [...]

February is a busy month in Austin

Just checking the calendar and wanted to give you all some ideas about things to do in the month of February. Even though it’s still pretty brisk outside, we’re warming up for Spring and people are starting to move around in the out of doors!
This month, we’re starting out with the ever lovable Groundhog day [...]

Joe’s Place on MLK in East Austin

When a new eating venue opens in East Austin everyone starts talking. Here is a great new place to enjoy.  Take at look at Joe’s Place . Located in East Austin on the corner of MLK Jr. Blvd. and Chicon, it is centrally located in the up and coming hip east side, where new townhomes, multi-level [...]