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Austin EcoNetwork is the best place to keep up with Austin's Green scene! Here are some upcoming events: Oct 15 from 8am to 4pm - Building Green Justice Forum 2019: Potential Through Place; Oct 15 from 9am to 1:30pm - Construction Waste Recycling Tour: Professional Development Seminar; Oct 16 from 6pm to 9pm - TreeFolks 30th Anniversary RootBall Gala; Oct 16 from 6:30pm to 8pm - October Hub Meeting; Oct 17 from 1pm to 2pm - "Shades of Green" Environmental Talk Radio on KOOP 91.7 FM; Oct 17 from 7:30pm to 10pm - Movies In The Park: Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire.
The weather has finally shifted away from summer, it's time to think of sleeves, layers, scarves, and holiday party dresses. Bloomers and Frocks has added over 500 new arrivals in the shop. They are previewing new arrivals in the Austin shop only this week before they hit Instagram and the web. If you missed the sale last weekend, they restocked and it's all 50% off!
BookPeople is thrilled to welcome Grammy Award-winning artist and bestselling author, Tim McGraw, to Austin to discuss his new lifestyle and fitness book, Grit & Grace! He will be in conversation with local fitness expert and entrepreneur, Aubrey Marcus. He’ll be speaking on Fri, Nov 8 at 7pm at First Baptist Church. Get your tickets here!
Business Success Center’s November 2019 events include: Nov 7 from 12pm to 1pm - Live online interview with inspiring entrepreneur veteran Nick Apel, owner of Farmers Insurance agency, and Business Tool: House Rules for Business with Jan Triplett. Nov 14 from 11:30am to 1pm - House Rules for Business, Part 2! Nov 18 from 11:30am to 1pm - Christina Mortel, MBA, of the Texas Veterans Commission, will provide information on what is available in business support for Texas veterans. RSVP here!
Chill out with End Of An Ear at some of their upcoming October events. Oct 17 at 7pm, hang with Hovvdy and listen to their new record before it comes out Friday. Then on Oct 25 at 6pm, get spooky at this Halloween Event with Rocket 808 celebrating the release of their debut LP on 12XU. Cocktails, refreshments, and treats. And on Nov 1 at 6pm, Dallas Acid will be at the shop to sign copies of their new record "The Spiral Arm" being released on All Saints Records.
ABC Home & Commercial Services feels the chill of fall and is ready to help you get your home prepped for cooler weather and holiday fun! Furnace tune-ups, tree fertilization, lawn compost and aeration, rodent awareness, holiday lights installation are just a few of the many services they offer. Call, click, or chat with an ABC rep today!
Waterloo Records has some great in-store events coming up, check ‘em out! Wed, Oct 16 at 5pm with Justin Peter Kinkel-Schuster’s album: Take Heart/Take Care; Thu, Oct 17 at 5pm with Aaron Lee Tasjan’s album: Karma for Cheap: Reincarnated; Fri, Oct 18 at 5pm with Will Johnson’s album: Wire Mountain; Sun, Oct 20 at 5pm with Penny & Sparrow’s album: Finch; Thu, Oct 24 at 5pm with Jordan Moser’s album: Long Night; and Fri, Oct 25 at 5pm with Fastball’s album: The Help Machine.
Navidad Farms Pecans & Gifts fall store is open! Their new location is at 306 Nueces Lane and store hours are Wed through Sat 10am to 4pm, Sun 11am to 3pm and closed Mon and Tue. You can pick up pre-ordered pecans and tamales during all business hours and there is lots of Lammes Candies and Candy Coated/Chocolate Pecans available through the end of the month. Pre-order your pecans and tamales NOW on the website or call the store.
BookPeople is thrilled to welcome back to Austin Cleo Wade, author of Heart Talk and one of Marie Claire's 50 Most Influential American Women. She'll be here on Oct 16 at 7pm presenting her second book, Where to Begin. Seane Corn will be speaking & signing her new book, Revolution of the Soul, on Oct 11 at 7pm. Then on Oct 17 at 7pm, Markus Zusak presents his new book, Bridge of Clay.
It’s not fall without football and it’s not tailgating without BBQ!! Let PoK-e-Jo's cater your tailgating and watch parties this season! With over thirty years of barbecue catering experience, PoK-e-Jo's promises to have an unbeatable selection of delectably delicious food and to be on time with your exact order and plenty of it. From Austin BBQ to a completely customized menu, PoK-e-Jo's has got you covered. Give ‘em a call or order online.
City of Austin, Small Business Program has a new “Challenge Studio Incubator” with applications opening on Oct 14. The Challenge Studio is an intensive 9-month program that forms and supports a team of entrepreneurs as they solve social challenges. The areas of focus are food security and nutrition as it relates to improving food access and environmental quality in connection to zero waste. The goal is to create two new businesses whose products and services result in a local public benefit. Attend an information session on Oct 14 to learn more.
Eat pancakes and support breast cancer research with Kerbey Lane Cafe. In honor of Breast Cancer Awareness month, please help Kerbey Lane support the Breast Cancer Resource Center with proceeds from this special pancake benefitting BCRC. This two week pancake special is Strawberry Confetti! Go pink!!
Rosita y Conchita playing from Oct 12 through Nov 2 at Austin Scottich Rite Theater- A Día de los Muertos play in English and Spanish. Back by popular demand! Two sisters try to reunite on the Day of the Dead. Along the way Rosita keeps getting lost, but she miraculously finds her way to Conchita through familiar sounds, sights and smells. Kids of all ages will love the rhyming bilingual dialogue and touching images. Based on the award-winning children’s book Rosita y Conchita by Erich Haeger and Eric González. Buy your tickets here!
End of an Ear will be spinning the new Big Thief record "Two Hands" on Oct 8 at 6pm! There will be pizza, refreshments, and some special Big Thief prints to give away while supplies last. Then on Oct 25 at 6pm, Rocket 808 will play to celebrate the release of their debut LP on 12XU. Cocktails, refreshments, and treats will be available. Dallas Acid will be at the shop to sign copies of their new record "The Spiral Arm" on Nov 1 at 6pm.
Join BookPeople at the 11th annual Texas Teen Book Festival for a celebration of all things YA on Oct 12 in Georgetown, TX! BookPeople will be descending on Southwestern University for the first time ever to host a flock of your favorite writers including David Yoon, Akwaeke Emezi, Rory Power, Mary H. K. Choi, Brittney Morris, keynote speakers Akilah Hughes and Erika L. Sánchez, and so many more! Check out the festival's lineup and author schedule here!
Stakeholders, Your Business Builders - Practical MBA™ Success Lab on Thu, Oct 10 from 7pm to 8:30pm with the Business Success Center. Open discussion with attendees on 6 major key stakeholders with presenters: Jan Triplett and members of the Profit Mover Advisory Team™. Let your stakeholders help you build your business! RSVP here!
Kerbey Lane’s fall menu is here! Kerbey Lane has collaborated with friends at Austin-owned Credo Foods to create these Chorizo Nachos. Served on housemade tostada chips stacked with house black beans, homemade chorizo (veggie or pork), fresh guacamole, pico de gallo, jalapenos & Credo's Cashew Queso. Get 1/2 off Chorizo Nachos with the purchase of any entree through TONIGHT, Oct 7!
Tonight is the LAST night to vote for Chez Zee for The Austin Chronicle Best of 2019 for Best Dessert! They make 20 fresh desserts every day in their scratch bakery. Send your love and your support with your vote, here! Then stop by the restaurant tonight and say the magic words "Just Desserts" to get two desserts for the price of one. More dessert please!
Link & Pin Gallery hosts solo exhibition Richard Littlefield from Oct 18 through Nov 10 with an opening reception on Oct 19 from 6pm to 8pm and an Artist Talk/Closing Reception on Nov 10 from 2:30pm to 3:30pm. His exhibitions have featured a wide variety of techniques, imagery, and conceptual themes. Admission is free and open to the public.
While you’re out with the ghouls and ghosts on Halloween throw a little spark into the night with one of the best fireworks shows ever at Planet K on Cesar Chavez! Doors open at 7pm, Fireworks at 9:30pm on Halloween night, Oct 31.
Uh Oh! Bloomers and Frocks just bought WAY too much killer vintage and it's time to make room for new merchandise. So out with the old...and in with the "old." 50% off all clothing and hats (excluding consignment and Unique Vintage) and 25% off all jewelry. You won't want to miss this one! In shop only on Sat, Oct 5 from 1pm to 5pm!
Malvern Books is turning SIX and to celebrate they’re offering you 25% OFF EVERYTHING in the store tomorrow, Sat, Oct 5! Also worth noting: there will be CAKE! Plus, Oct 5 at 1pm the NYRB Classics Book Club will be meeting to discuss Pitch Dark by Renata Adler, and at 7pm, join Malvern in celebrating the launch of Stephanie Goehring’s award-winning chapbook, from The Water [Inaudible].
Kick off your autumn with HAAM at all of these great events! October is a busy month in Austin (hello ACL!), so why not party for a cause. Join HAAM at Antone's for ACL Radio's Live Morning Broadcast at 8pm on Oct 5 or stop by their booth in ACL Cares at 11am each weekend at the festival. If you're looking to get down outside of Zilker, head out to Spicewood for The Reunion Sun, Oct 6 at 3pm.
Austin EcoNetwork is your eco-news source and is letting us know about this free event designed to facilitate learning and conversation around the environmental justice movement in Austin. The idea of place and the layered ways that it speaks to environmental justice history, identity, and the potential to transform the environmental movement to be centered around equity is the theme for this year's "Building Green Justice Forum" at Huston-Tillotson University on Oct 15th from 8am to 4pm. Please RSVP in advance.
Waterloo Records ACL Fest Artist Signings start this Friday for weekend 1 and continue next weekend! Come see some of your favorites like Cherry Glazerr, The Score, Briston Maroney, Chris Shiflett, BONES UK, Bruce Hornsby, and Third Eye Blind! Waterloo Records is your local shop for great music, up-close and personal.
This is a great week of events at Antonelli’s Cheese Shop! From farm visits cuddling goats to clicking wine glasses on a boat: Thu, Oct 3 at 6:30pm - Prosciutto, Salami, and Cheese...Oh My! Sat, Oct 5 from 10am to 6pm - Cheesey Bus Tour to Pure Luck Farm and Infinite Monkey Theorem. Sun, Oct 13 at 6:30pm - Cheesey Sunset Boat Cruise featuring Cheese & Wine Pairings with local maker Rae Wilson of Wine for the People.
Leigh Bardugo returns to Austin and BookPeople to present her mesmerizing adult debut, Ninth House: a tale of power, privilege, dark magic and murder among the Ivy League elites! Leigh Bardugo is a #1 New York Times bestselling author of fantasy novels and the creator of the Grishaverse. She will be at the Central Presbyterian Church on Tue, Oct 15 at 7pm. Get tickets here!
BOSS-Talks Online, part of the Business Success Center's Practical MBA™ Thu, Oct 3 from 12pm to 1pm - Inspiring Entrepreneur Lyndie Clement and Growing Your Business with the Help of Stakeholders. Ms. Clement, owner of Lyndie C Catering and Grass Fed Beef Bones, is also a food inventor. She has a fascinating story to tell about how she created a whole line of Throw Me a Bone Broth food products. After the live interview, stay and learn how to use stakeholders to help you grow with Jan Triplett. RVSP here!
Startups need legal representation too! Contact Richards Rodriguez & Skeith LLC for your small business legal needs. There are several vulnerable points in the evolution of your company, where one misstep could cost your young business a lot of time and money. While you might think that your goal should be to avoid legal steps as long as possible, that couldn't be farther from the truth. A few preemptive measures can go a long way to protecting your business from potential threats in the long run.
Choose to support local and ride local all festival season long with Ride|Austin! With such large crowds expected, you can trust Ride|Austin to get you there safely! With 100% of drivers fingerprinted, Direct Connect to your favorite drivers, and the option to support your local charities by rounding up your fare, Ride|Austin is Austin’s best choice! Happy Festivaling!
Texas Author Series at Chez Zee welcomes Joe Nick Patoski to discuss his latest book, the “City of the Violet Crown" from 6:30pm to 7:30pm on Wed, Oct 2. Light refreshments, desserts and coffee included. Then there’s Sunday Afternoon Jazz Oct 6 at 3pm with the Michael Malone Quintet. Halloween night, Chez Zee hosts a spooky evening of macabre stories by Edgar Allan Poe brought to life by Lucien Douglas. Doors at 7:15pm, show at 8pm - This show sells out fast, so please reserve ASAP!!
Announcing the Waterloo Records ACL Fest Artist Signings this Fri through Sun! Plus this Tue, Oct 1 at 5pm, Ride return with their 6th studio album. Gathering influences from sources such as the Jean Michel Basquiat exhibition at the Barbican, and the post punk sound of The Fall and Sonic Youth, Ride’s This is Not a Safe Place album contains echoes of their earliest days as a band, while bringing these elements into 2019. Enjoy your live music, Austin!
Lions Krav Maga is hosting another amazing Parents Night Out at the gym on Sat, Nov 9 from 5pm to 10pm! Enjoy some downtime while your little lions have some fun with exercise, pizza, games, and a movie. Ages 3-12, $25 for one child or $45 for two. Sign up now!
If you are looking to buy, sell, or lease real estate in Austin, then let Habitat Hunters help. As "Buyer's Agents", they often know of properties before they hit the market, and they're experts at negotiating the lowest prices possible. As "Seller's Agents", Habitat Hunters are experts at obtaining the highest prices possible for their listings through their waiting lists and client database. Habitat Hunters is ready to assist every day until dark.
It's fall, y'all and that means Kerbey Lane’s much-anticipated Fall menu is here! Stop in to try out some seasonal favorites like: Chili and Cornbread Cup, Fall Harvest Salad, Frito Pie, Texas Street Tacos, and Shrimp Curry. Plus, your favorite pumpkin dishes are here...Pumpkin French Toast and Pumpkin Pancakes! Get 1/2 off one of the new seasonal items now through Oct 1!
BookPeople is thrilled to welcome back to Austin PEN/Faulkner Award and Orange Prize-winning author Ann Patchett on Mon, Oct 7 at 7pm at the Central Presbyterian Church. The New York Times bestselling author of Commonwealth and State of Wonder, returns with her most powerful novel to date: The Dutch House, a richly moving story that explores the indelible bond between two siblings, the house of their childhood, and a past that will not let them go.
Malvern Books has plenty of splendid events coming up that are fun, free, and open to everyone! On Sun, Sep 29 at 1pm Amber Elby celebrates the release of her third novel, Trouble Fires Burn, a fantasy adventure based on the plays of William Shakespeare. Then at 4pm Malvern welcomes translator Jennifer Rose Davis, for International Translation Day, who will discuss her new translation of Edmond Rostand’s Cyrano De Bergerac. Plus, 20% OFF all books in translation all day Sunday!
Join Antonelli’s Cheese-y Bus Tour next Sat, Oct 5. John & Kendall Antonelli meet you at the Cheese House, load you up on a fancy bus, walk you through a Cheese 101 and pairing, give you a behind-the-scenes tour at Pure Luck Farm, cuddle goats, eat brunch, visit Infinite Monkey Theorem, and finish off the day at the Cheese House with a chocolate flight and red wine pairing. Check out Antonelli’s full events schedule here!
Ride|Austin loves educators! Have a favorite teacher or counselor? Tweet Ride|Austin who it is and why they are your favorite for a chance to win $50 each in ride credits for you and your favorite teacher! Be sure to use #TeachersRideAustin to enter! And, Bevo Pay saves the day for our college riders! Ride|Austin has integrated Bevo Pay as a payment method. Just connect your account, and you’re ready to ride!
Austin Clubhouse helps its members achieve their goals thanks to both the clubhouse community and the strong partnerships throughout the city. NAMI Central Texas is an amazing organization that exists to address mental illness and provide the systems, resources and education for all people affected by it. Every year they host NAMIWalks, an inspiring and fun family-friendly 5k to raise awareness of the importance of mental health and break down the stigma surrounding mental illness. Join or donate to Austin Clubhouse’s 5k team here for the walk on Sat, Sep 28!
KOOP presents a night of up-and-coming local bands: The Rotten Mangos / Geranium Drive / The Teddys / Samson on Fri, Sep 27. Doors at 9pm at Dozen Street with $5 cover. Then on Sat, Sep 28 at 10:30pm, catch local folk duo Little Mazarn at Stubb's Indoors. Hear Lindsey Verrill’s twisting voice and banjo amble along over the spare sounds of Jeff Johnston’s saw bowing.
Eating dessert FIRST is always OK at Chez Zee. They make 20 fresh desserts every day in their scratch bakery. So, it's no surprise that Chez Zee is a finalist for The Austin Chronicle Best of 2019 for Best Dessert. Send your love your support with your vote here! Stop in the restaurant between Sep 26 through Oct 7 and say the secret words "Just Desserts" to your server and they'll give you two desserts for the price of one as a special thank-you for voting!
If your lawn could use some help, ABC Home and Commercial Services is ready to give it some TLC. Organic compost and aeration can reduce the stress of the summer heat and boost the health of your lawn. Call, click, or chat online with ABC today for details and scheduling. Plus get $35 off now!
A Meditation & Mantra Experience with Studio Mantra this Fri, Sep 27 from 7pm to 8:30pm. Angie Toews will be guiding students through a series of traditional methods of meditation woven with simple mantras to compliment the teachings. Beginners will appreciate a safe space and experienced meditators will enjoy the power of group meditation, along with opportunities to go deeper. Comfortable clothes are recommended for light movement and seated meditation. The cost is $30.
Business Success Center’s October 2019 events: Thu, Oct 3 from 12pm to 1pm - BSC Practical MBA™ BOSS-Talks: Lyndie Clement interview and Business Tool Topic: How to Use Stakeholders & Shareholders to Grow Your Business, Part 1. Thu, Oct 10 from 7pm to 8:30pm - BSC Practical MBA™ Success Lab: Stakeholders as Business Builders, Part 2. Mon, Oct 21 from 11:30am to 1pm - BSC Practical MBA™ Success Cohort: Patents & Trademarks & Bears, Oh My! RSVP to all BSC events here!
End of an Ear presents Jordan Moser on Sep 29 at 4pm instore to celebrate the release of "Long Night" out on Sept 27. And don’t forget you can always place preorders at the shop or order online. For local pickup - use the discount code "LOCAL" when checking out and End of an Ear will have it ready for pickup at the shop on release day.
Join BookPeople in welcoming America's favorite self-taught chef, Rachael Ray, with her brand new memoir cookbook, Rachael Ray 50! Rachael Ray will be at the Central Presbyterian Church on Wed, Nov 6 at 7pm. Here are some other great authors coming to BookPeople: Cory Allen with Now Is the Way on Sep 26 at 7pm, Kristin Hannah with The Great Alone on Sep 27 at 7pm, Jacqueline Woodson with Red at the Bone on Oct 1 at 7pm, Naomi Klein with On Fire: The (Burning) Case for a Green New Deal on Oct 3 at 7pm, plus many more!
Austin Scottish Rite Theater showcases Cyrano De Bergerac through Sep 29. Paris in the 17th century is a city of self-indulgence, elegant banter, lust and love. In the midst of this splendor and seduction, Cyrano de Bergerac stands alone in his ugliness, intelligence, and aesthetic lifestyle… until he too falls in love. This classic play by Edmund Rostand comes to life in a new, fast-paced, funny translation and exquisite production by Jennifer Rose Davis. Cyrano de Bergerac is a co-production between the Archive Theater and Austin Scottish Rite Theater. Get your tickets now!
Kerbey Lane Cafe brings you the taste of France with their newest pancake special, the Beignet. Available starting today at all 8 Austin locations for two weeks. Also available are Vegan Chocolate Mint and Gluten-Free Cocoa Banana pancakes. Bon appétit!
Lions Krav Maga will be hosting a 2 hour seminar on Nov 2 from 1pm to 3pm on self-defense designed specifically for the LGBTQIA community. Lions is explicitly inclusive 365 days a year; however, this event is for the LGBTQIA community of Austin. Lions understand that people in this community face specific challenges and threats. Register here! All profits will go to OutYouth.
GET EXCITED! HAAM Day is tomorrow Tue, Sep 24! Celebrate Austin live music with HAAM at any of the 250+ performances across the city! Check out the HAAM Day Guide online or in this week's edition of the Austin Chronicle to plan your day. Excited to show your love for HAAM? Check out the online store full of HAAM Day exclusive merch including the first-ever HAAM Day Compilation vinyl record as well as some classic HAAM swag!
Join the Hill Country Tasting Room on Sat, Nov 9 from 12pm to 8pm to celebrate their one year anniversary! There will be a food truck, live music, a bouncy house and other games. Come see some of the changes to the tasting room and sample some of the new brew and wine. Congrats to the Hill Country Tasting Room for reaching this milestone, hope you can join them.
BookPeople is proud to welcome the New York Times bestselling author, Naomi Klein, presenting her latest book of impassioned reporting, On Fire: The (Burning) Case for a Green New Deal on Oct 3 at 7pm. Then on Oct 4 at 7pm enjoy a spook-tacular good time with Augusten Burroughs’ Toil & Trouble. Cleo Wade returns on Oct 16 at 7pm with Where to Begin. Speaker, strategist, and author Ryan Holiday returns to BookPeople to launch his latest title, Stillness is the Key, on Oct 29 at 7pm.
Celebrate HAAM Day Sep 24 at Waterloo Records! 1pm Madison McWilliams Lunch Hour Performance celebrating the release of her single “Hurt Me”. Pizza provided by Austin’s Pizza! 5pm Shawn Colvin celebrating the 30th Anniversary of Steady On! Buy the 30th Anniversary Acoustic Edition of Steady On! and receive a guaranteed admission wristband to the in-store and signing. A portion of the day's sales supports HAAM, the Health Alliance for Austin Musicians who provide affordable healthcare for Austin’s best assets, our musicians!
Vionic Special Purchase Boots are 30% OFF while supplies last at InStep. Special pricing on select Vionic styles through Sun, Sep 29, plus 10%-30% off other select Vionic styles. Limited to in-stock merchandise. Please call 512-476-5110 or visit either InStep location to check on selection.
Join The Lauterstein-Conway Massage School for FREE yoga every Friday from 10am to 11am. Many times the places of most tension and other connective tissue restrictions, will not lengthen through stretching but a good massage can help. Book your massage today! David Lauterstein, therapist with over 40 years experience, has, in addition to teaching at The Lauterstein-Conway Massage School, added a private practice in Advanced Massage Therapy and Bodywork at Creekside Whole Health Center, 1209 Parkway. Call 512-785-3156 for information and appointments.
Come out and support Lions Krav Maga athletes as they take their first step into MMA competition at the first ever Krav Maga Classic - Sparring Expo. The fights will consist of students from two local academies - Lions Krav Maga and Fit & Fearless. The event is on Sat, Sep 28 from 5pm to 9pm at Fit & Fearless. Tickets are $10 and all profits from ticket sales will be going to SAFE Austin to help combat domestic violence and sexual assault.
BookPeople welcomes Secretary Hillary Rodham Clinton and Chelsea Clinton for a conversation and celebration of gutsy women on Sun, Nov 3 at 3pm at the Riverbend Centre. Tickets are $40 + tax and service fees. The Book of Gutsy Women: Favorite Stories of Courage and Resilience is the first book that Secretary Clinton and Chelsea have written together. The mother-daughter duo invite you for a discussion on the women throughout history who have had the courage to stand up to the status quo, ask hard questions, and get the job done.
Get a free short stack at Kerbey Lane now through Sep 23 when you purchase a Corned Beef Hash (two sunny-side-up eggs, corn beef, homefries, green pepper and white onion). Coupon here! Don't forget about the special pancakes! Stop in and get Lemon Poppyseed Pancakes or delicious Caramel Chocolate Pancakes while they're still around!
End of an Ear hosts some great events this weekend. Sinkane will be in-store on Sep 21 at 3pm. Then Early Stages celebrate the release of their new LP on Sep 22 at 4pm. End Of An Ear and Fantastic Fest present: VHS SWAP THING 2019! on Sun, Sep 22 at The Highball at Alamo Drafthouse South Lamar from 11am to 1:30pm - FREE!
Fridge not cooling? Dryer not drying? Dishwasher not washing? ABC Home & Commercial Services has appliance specialists who can repair or replace any brand appliance imaginable. Call ABC today for details and scheduling plus $20 off appliance repair coupon.
Navidad Farms Pecans & Gifts opening day will be Fri, Oct 11 at 306 Nueces Lane! Visit opening weekend on Friday and Saturday from 10am to 5pm and Sunday 11am to 4pm. Regular fall hours will be Wed through Sat from 10am to 4pm and Sun 11am to 3pm. Navidad Farms is still your place for quality pecans, candies, tamales & Texas goodies!
Carl Leefe began his career at Kerbey Lane Cafe on Sep 18, 1984 as a weekend dishwasher. Carl soon found himself cooking in the kitchen, moving up to Kitchen Manager and is now VP of Food & Facilities. Carl quickly became recognized for his creative and flavorful kitchen concoctions. Kerbey Lane is celebrating Carl's 35th year at Kerbey Lane by enjoying some of his favorite recipes through the years at their original menu debut price! Check out Carl's 35th Anniversary Menu which will only be available Sep 16 through 22.
Don’t miss Barton Springs University with Save Our Springs Alliance tomorrow, Tue, Sep 17! Mateo Scoggins, Environmental Scientist, Aquatic Biologist from the City of Austin Watershed Protection Dept. will address major threats to our water at 10:45am. For more not to be missed presentations check out the BSU map with schedule here!
If your kid is 14 years old and up, Ride|Austin can take them where they need to go! With features like Split Fare, Female Driver Mode, Round-up your fare to local nonprofits and now transporting minors safely to their destination, Ride|Austin truly values safety and convenience. With 100% of drivers fingerprinted, Ride|Austin is the safest choice.
Austin EcoNetwork has the scoop on how you can get involved with the Austin Climate Strike. On Fri, Sep 20, everyone is invited to strike/walk out of their job, school, etc at 9am and head to the Texas Capitol building. From 10am to 3pm, you can gather important information from climate action booths, hear from passionate speakers, and meet other action-oriented locals.
For all those who like to get their brunch on, Antonelli's is offering a Sunday tasting, Sun Sep 15 at 12:30pm. Playing off their "Date Nights," this is more of an exploratory eating and tasting experience - without all the class talk. So grab a friend, grab your ticket, and go share a huge smorgasbord of treats.
Check out some upcoming BookPeople autumn authors. Jonathan Safran Foer returns to BookPeople on Sep 20 at 7pm to present his latest work of nonfiction, We Are the Weather. Oct 1 at 7pm, Jacqueline Woodson presents her latest novel, Red at the Bone. Nov 7 at 6:30pm, BookPeople welcomes Queer Eye's Karamo Brown and his son, Jason Brown, for the release of their beautiful picture book, I Am Perfectly Designed.
KOOP is excited to offer a pair of Fantastic Fest Fan Badges ($1,040 value) to the first donor of $750 or above. This KOOP Fall Membership Drive (Fri, Sep 6 through Sun, Sep 15) all thank you gifts will feature their brand new logo designed by Arturo Thompson of Crate Digger's Gold. On top of the limited edition t-shirts ($15/month or $80 one-time), they'll have festival blankets ($25/month or $125 one-time), coasters ($10/month or $60 one-time), and benefits cards ($15/month or $80 one-time). Donate today!
Stop by Clayworks on Sat, Sep 21 before you hit the 39th annual Fall Pecan Street Festival. Their Fall Open Studio will start at 10am and the 6th street gate will be open. Discounts from 20% to 50% on everything. Check out their amazing hand crafted tiles, address plaques, and gifts.
Drumz is excited for you to join them for this season of rhythm-based workshops, classes, and weekend retreats! Drumz Fall 1 Hand Drumming - Saturdays at 10am or Wednesdays at 8pm, starts Sep 14; Community Drum Circle - Saturdays from 7:30pm to 9pm, starts Sep 14; "Discovering the Magic of Rhythm” featuring West African Djembe and Djundun - Tuesdays from 8:15pm to 9:15pm, starts Sep 17; Beyond Beginner DjunDun Classes - Wednesdays at 6:45pm, starts Sep 18; Djembe Solo Class for Beyond Beginner/Intermediate - Saturdays from 11:15am to 12:15pm, starts Oct 5; A Women's Drumming Retreat “Finding Wholeness….in these fractured times” Oct 25 to 27. Email sdrumz@gmail.com for more info.
Lions Krav Maga is offering a new class just for teens every Saturday at 12:30pm, ages 13-17! The list of benefits to teens taking Krav Maga is endless, and to better serve this special population, Lions Krav Maga has created a whole class where teens can learn self-defense in a safe, fun environment. Want to see what it’s all about? Sign up for a free trial class here!
Check out what’s coming up at Waterloo Records: Mon, Sep 16 at 5pm Erin Bowman’s Apartment 101 EP; Wed, Sep 18 at 3:30pm Lewis Capaldi’s Autograph Session of Divinely Uninspired To A Hellish Extent; Thu, Sep 19 at 5pm Divino Nino’s Foam; Fri, Sep 20 at 5pm Shivery Shakes’ Weird Weather; Tue, Sep 24 at 1pm Madison McWilliams’s Hurt Me; Tue, Sep 24 at 5pm Shawn Colvin’s 30th Anniversary of Steady On!; Tue, Oct 1 at 5pm Ride’s This is Not A Safe Place. See you there!
Save Our Springs’ Barton Springs University is Tue, Sep 17 from 9:30am to 7pm! Opening keynote with Dr. Jay Banner starts at 9:45am. Educational sessions and hands on activities are from 10:45am to 4pm. Be sure not to miss Stephen Davis at 12:45pm talking about non-native zebra mussels and what you can do about their invasion. Can't make it during the day? There’s free yoga outside the back gate from 4pm to 5pm plus the afternoon keynote, Pipelines, Algae & Climate Change, at 5:30pm.
Join Studio Mantra Sundays from 2pm to 3:30pm, Sept 29 through Dec 22 for Yoga for Fertility. A class series specially designed by Liz Belile, a registered yoga teacher, licensed massage therapist, and fertility doula, to help support women who are trying to conceive or may be undergoing fertility treatments. Over the course of the 12-class series, you will explore how to apply yoga and yogic concepts, in addition to other complementary modalities, to enhance the fertility cycle and bring greater awareness and health to the whole creative self.
Do you fancy the look and charm of vintage brooches and pins, but don't know how to style them? Bloomers and Frocks is here to help! Visit or shop online for all the amazing vintage and costume jewelry you can imagine. Here's a special discount code just for you. Use coupon code "VintageJewels" to take 10% off vintage jewelry through Oct 1.
BookPeople is excited to support The Texas Tribune Festival Open Congress on Sat, Sep. 28. A free festival full of politics, news and community. One of the most exciting features of Open Congress is a series of book signings with your favorite authors from the worlds of politics, policy, government and beyond. Confirmed signings include George F. Will, Samantha Power, William H. McRaven, Asma Uddin, H.W. Brands, Susan Page and Stephen Harrigan. Pick up your speaker books before the Festival at BookPeople, at the Festival Bookstore, or have it shipped directly to you to read in advance.
Waterloo Records is hosting 2 amazing artists this HAAM Day! Waterloo, along with venues all over town, host over 200 performances and donate a portion of the day’s sales to support HAAM. Supporting these businesses on September 24th means you are supporting an important piece of the fabric of Austin! Join Waterloo on Tue, Sep 24 at 1pm for a performance with Madison McWilliams celebrating the release of her single “Hurt Me” then stay till 5pm for Shawn Colvin celebrating the 30th Anniversary of Steady On!
Join Freestyle Language Center for the 6-week, online Spanish 'Refresher' Course starting on Tue, Sep 17! LIVE classes meet every Tuesday 6:30pm to 8:00pm from Sep 17 through Oct 29. Get the FLC curriculum and methodology from the comfort of your home! SAVE 10% NOW! Deal ends Thursday, Sep 12! (No code needed)
The Business Success Center hosts two upcoming Practical MBA™ events. Join them for “Pricing Strategies” on Thu, Sep 12 from 7pm to 8:30pm at the Business Success Center office. Then there’s the “Magic of Change - What's the best way to handle change?” with presenter, author and magician Tom Britton on Mon, Sep 16 from 11:30am to 1pm at the north Mangia Pizza (Burnet @Mopac). RSVP here!
End Of An Ear and Fantastic Fest present: VHS SWAP THING 2019! on Sept 22 from 11am to 1:30pm at The Highball at Alamo Drafthouse South Lamar. BUY! SELL!! KILL!!! DIE!!!! This is the second year for this major rager of VHS-slinging mayhem, free and open to the public! If you'd like a table to sell tapes (at no charge!), email kingoriginals@gmail.com. Then later that day, The Early Stages are instore to celebrate the release of their new LP on Sep 22 at 4pm.
Malvern Books’ Clear The Shelves Sale offers 50% off 1000+ titles, select journals, cards, and t-shirts through Sun, Sep 15. Tonight, Sep 7 at 7pm Pen2Paper and Art Spark Texas present the Lion & Pirate open mic for writers and musicians. On Sun, Sep 8 at 4pm Malvern celebrates America, We Call Your Name: Poems of Resistance and Resilience.
Been thinking about making the switch to electric for your next car? Austin EcoNetwork can help you get all of your questions answered during National Drive Electric Week in Austin with two educational and entertaining events: The "ATX National Drive Electric Week Celebration" on Sat, Sep 14 from 10am to 2pm at Smart Charge America and the "National Drive Electric Week Happy Hour" on Thu, Sep 19 from 6pm to 9pm at the Tesla showroom in the Domain.
It’s tree trimming time! Call ABC Home & Commercial Service today for a free, no obligation consultation with a Certified Arborist. Plus get $25 off tree trimming. ABC is here for all your tree needs including pruning, disease and insect control, deadwood and ball moss removal, roof and structure clearance, and storm damage repair.
Today is National Salami Day! Celebrate with some meaty nibbles at Antonelli's Cheese Shop! You can taste any and all of their cured meats in the shop for free. Yes, just as they have an entire case dedicated to cheese, they've also got an entire case dedicated to cured meats.
Cyrano de Bergerac now playing through Sep 29 at the Austin Scottish Rite Theater. Plus exciting, educational live theater productions for students throughout the school year, including: Rosita y Conchita in October, A Christmas Carol - Reduced, Reused, Recycled in December, SaulPaul's Alien Adventure in February, Little Red Chunari in April. Enjoy your local theater!
All Powerstep inserts are 20% off Thu, Sep 5 through Sun, Sep 8 at InStep the Birkenstock Store. Please call 512-476-5110 or check on selection at either InStep location, Central at The Triangle or North at Gateway Courtyard. Due to Vendor restrictions, some Powerstep products are not featured on the website and must be fitted in person. Call or stop in if you don't see something you are looking for!
Richards Rodriguez & Skeith LLP share their five tips for negotiating a commercial real estate transaction. First, have a firm grasp on what you need out of the lease or sale, then set your budget beforehand. Do your due diligence and research every aspect of the building, from rental history to current tenants to any environmental concerns. When it comes time to make an offer, it’s essential to have an expert by your side, so consult with your commercial real estate agent or attorney before making the first move. Finally, it’s essential to always treat the party across the table with respect, no matter how strained or heated negotiations become.
Here are some October events at BookPeople you won't want to miss: National Book Award finalist Jacqueline Woodson with her latest novel, Red at the Bone, on Oct 1 at 7pm; PEN/Faulkner Award and Orange Prize-winning author Ann Patchett with her new novel, The Dutch House, on Oct 7 at 7pm; and Leigh Bardugo with her adult debut, Ninth House, on Oct 15 at 7pm.
At Peoples Rx, not only can you grab a refreshing smoothie or add a CBD bomb to your cold-brew coffee, you can get tons of great info. Next week, join Peoples Rx for Reset Your Gut: Techniques For Resting & Resetting Your Digestive System on Sep 9 at 7pm and Techniques To Lower Pain, Anxiety, Promote Digestion, & Much More on Sep 10 at 7pm. Then Sep 14 is the first-ever Peoples Rx Health Fair with free health screenings; free talks on topics like diabetes, weight loss, and leaky gut; and vendors with samples and giveaways.
This Fall Membership Drive from Sep 6 through Sep 15 celebrates 25 years of KOOP Radio! This drive will have limited edition t-shirts, festival blankets, coasters, and more featuring our brand new logo! Sustaining members will be entered into a drawing to win a pair of 3-day passes to ACL Fest. Fall business members receive multiple daily mentions during and after the drive, featured placement on our home page, thank you gifts of your choice, and inclusion in the newsletter for 6 months.
Kerbey Lane’s Summer Menu is only around for a bit longer! Through Sep 9, get a FREE small queso with purchase of a Summer Salmon Salad, which includes smoked salmon, spring mix, heirloom tomatoes, red bell pepper, cucumber, red onion, house croutons, Manchego cheese, and homemade Sherry vinaigrette. Here’s your coupon!
Waterloo hosts Paul Cauthen’s Room 41 Sep 5 at 5pm and Scott Strickland’s Tones and Trees Sep 6 at 5pm. Texas Monthly raved that Cauthen 'sound[s] like the Highwaymen all rolled into one: he's got Willie's phrasing, Johnny's haggard quiver, Kristofferson's knack for storytelling, and Waylon's baritone.' Tones and Trees Volume 1 showcases tunes normally played with a full band circuit, giving Scott Strickland and Eddie Schmidt the ability to open up and experiment acoustically.
Link & Pin Gallery hosts Sketchings from Sep 27 through Oct 13 with an opening reception from 6pm to 8:30pm on Sep 28. Artists Alicia Philley and Emily Hoyt-Weber will present their new body of paintings and sculpture--created around conversations about color, light and shadow. Philley uses the meandering wood grain line on the surfaces to inform her painting compositions. Hoyt-Weber uses the wall and physical space as the ground on which her brightly painted linear geometric sculptures sit.
Place your preorders at End of an Ear in-store or online. For local pickup - use the discount code "LOCAL" when checking out and it will be ready for pickup at the shop on release day. Check out these September releases: Lower Dens "The Competition" Sep 7, Brittany Howard "Jaime" Sep 20, Temples "Hot Motion" Sep 27, Sturgill Simpson "Sound & Fury" Sept 27.
With unique and innovative features like Direct Connect, Female Driver Mode and collectively giving back over $416,000 to nonprofits that directly benefit Austin, Ride|Austin is the smart way to ride! Direct Connect is a one of a kind feature that allows riders and drivers to pair directly through the Ride|Austin app. Female driver mode allows females, and those who identify as female, to request a female driver. Ride|Austin is the ONLY nonprofit rideshare in the world!
Austin EcoNetwork informs us about the City of Austin’s "Equitable Green Jobs Grant". The goal is to research and design ways to close the gap on green jobs workforce development for communities of color. Organizations and businesses can apply for $10,000 to $50,000 grants under this program to either research more equitable pathways to green jobs or to catalyze pathways to green jobs through community partnerships, scholarships, or pitch competitions. Applications are due Sep 4 - apply here.
Central Texas is a hot spot for the rabies virus. ABC Home & Commercial Service has some great tips to keep you safe as you enjoy our amazing wildlife: avoid contact with wild animals, vaccinate your pets, never touch dead wildlife, and call Animal Control if someone is bitten or you see an animal acting strangely. Call ABC as your local professionals to handle trapping wildlife around your home.
Freestyle Language Center is proud to bring you their proven, effective language learning model for roughly $15/hour! For a personal or professional life changing skill, invest in expanding your language repertoire now. Sign-up TODAY, Fri Aug 30 (seriously, the sale ends today!) and save $50! No code needed!
Antonelli's Cheese Shop has planned their most fun-filled schedule of tastings, events, bus tours, cruises, farm brunches, and cheese house classes ever! Here are a few, but check out the website for details and registration. Sep 3 from 6:30pm to 8:30pm - Cheese 101: The Seven Styles of Cheese; Sep 7 from 11am to 1pm - Prosciutto, Salami, and Cheese...Oh My!; Sep 12 from 6:30pm to 8:30pm - Soft Cheeses that Pair with Bubbles; Sep 14 from 10:45am to 12:45pm - First Ever Cheese-y Brunch Boat Cruise on LadyBird Lake; Sep 15 from 12:30pm to 2:30pm - Date Day: An Antonelli's Cheese Experience for Two; Oct 5 from 10am to 6pm - Cheesey Bus Tour to Pure Luck Farm and Infinite Monkey Theorem.
Save Our Springs Alliance welcomes you to take a walking and snorkel tour of Barton Springs, Eliza Springs, Sunken Garden and Barton Creek this Sat, Aug 31 at 9:30am at the back entrance to Barton Springs Pool. Please bring a swimsuit, water shoes, towel, water bottle, entrance fee to the pool, and your $10 suggested donation to SOS Alliance.
Join BookPeople at the 2019 Texas Book Festival in Austin on Oct 26 and 27! Check out the official 2019 Festival Weekend author lineup! With two days packed full of more than 300 authors in 250+ events, including book talks and signings, live entertainment, activities and storytimes for kids, cooking demonstrations and more, there is truly something for every reader at the 2019 Texas Book Festival.
Cyrano de Bergerac opens this Thursday, Aug 29 at the Austin Scottish Rite Theater! Paris in the 17th century is a city of self-indulgence, elegant banter, lust and love. In the midst of this splendor and seduction, Cyrano de Bergerac stands alone in his ugliness, intelligence, and aesthetic lifestyle… until he too falls in love. This classic play by Edmund Rotand comes to life in a new, fast-paced, funny translation and exquisite production by Jennifer Rose Davis. Get your tickets here!
Bloomers and Frocks has created a new blog "Vintage Style School" to help you incorporate all those beautiful vintage garments and accessories into your unique look. They have great insight and advice into layering vintage lingerie and exploring how vintage costume jewelry has changed throughout the decades. Use coupon code "VintageStyleSchool" to take 20% off your total purchase online.
Kerbey Lane’s two week Pancake Special is the Strawberry Lemon Chiffon plus Vegan Banana Nut and Gluten Free Lemon Poppyseed. The Summer Menu is still available with dishes like the, Summer Salmon Salad with spring mix, smoked salmon, heirloom tomatoes, red bell pepper, cucumber, red onion, house croutons, Manchego cheese and house-made Sherry vinaigrette.
Waterloo Records hosts local indie cumbia pop quartet, Como Las Movies, Aug 29 at 5pm. Lead member Nelson Valente Aguilar combines Latin pop influences to create what is now being referred to as the Nuevo Wave sound. The band has been receiving wide recognition and was nominated for “Best Latin Band” in the Austin Chronicle in 2019.
Five weeks away from fresh Navidad Farms pecans! New crop pecans should be on the shelf by Oct 11. Try a sample of the new Crackalacka Pumpkin Spice Cracker Seasoning and order your goodies at the September Wimberley Market Days, Sep 7. Can’t make it? Order online! Check out their 7 different delicious tamales: Regular Pork, Jalapeno Pork, Regular Chicken, Jalapeno-Chicken, Bean & Jalapeno, Cheese & Jalapeno, and Southwest Vegetarian.
InStep's Taos Back to School Special Purchase $20 Off! Plim Soul Terracotta now $69.93. Special prices on select styles through Sun, Aug 25 (while supplies last). Please call 512-476-5110 or visit either InStep location (Central at The Triangle or North at Gateway Courtyard) to check availability.
Chez Zee Author Series is now Texas Author Series! Since 2016, Chez Zee has featured several well known and new authors while building a community of book lovers eager to participate in these lively events. Tue, Sep 10 - E. Lee Walker, author of Imagination House - An Entrepreneurial Life. Wed, Nov 6 - Aaron Franklin, co-author of New York Times bestselling book, Franklin Barbecue, A Meat-Smoking Manifesto and Franklin Steak. Event admission includes: light appetizers, dessert bites, tea, coffee. Seats are limited so please reserve your space here.
Stuck at work or can't make it by the shop to flip through the bins? Check out End of an Ear’s current favorites and new releases via their Spotify playlists. If you can make it in, they’ve always got some new arrivals or you preorder your favorite upcoming album.
Mariposas Spanish School for Kids is gearing up for another year of fun filled Spanish classes for toddlers through 5th grade. Classes begin Sep 4. Register by Aug 30 for a FREE Mariposas Gift! Visit their NEW website with loads of information on learning Spanish plus job opportunities with Mariposas!
At Ride|Austin, drivers get their fair pay. When you choose Ride|Austin, you choose to support drivers getting paid more instead of only a small percent of the ride's total. The only fee Ride|Austin takes is $3.00 and the rest goes directly to the driver. Drivers get a higher percentage of the total while keeping the fare low for riders.
Habitat Hunters is ready to help you live your housing dreams! If you’re a prospective home buyer, wading into the unknown territory of how to financially prepare to buy a house in Austin can feel like a nightmare. You may find yourself asking questions such as: “How much can I truly afford?” “How much should I put down?” and “What’s the best type of mortgage loan?” The process of buying a house involves many steps, let your Austin Habitat Hunters help you!
Antonelli's Cheese Shop is getting back to their Passion With Purpose, spreading joy through food and telling the stories of artisanal producers. They’re offering four Cheese-y Bus Tours, three Cheese-y Boat Cruises, and two Brunches at Bee Tree Farm. Whether on a bus, on a boat, on a farm, with a goat, Anontelli's promises to continue giving you "one of the best food experiences" you've ever had. Check out their website for details!
So many great EcoEvents from Austin EcoNetwork this weekend. On Sat, Aug 24 - Little Hummingbird Society’s "Bartholomew Park Spruce and Splash"; Parents' Climate Community monthly meeting; Austin Beerworks is hosting "The Rain Harvest: A Conservation + Fermentation Event"; "Product Swap" at the North Village Branch Library; "Birthday Benefit Bash for Earth Day Austin" at the Impact Hub. On Sun, Aug 29 - Citizens' Climate Lobby is hosting "Play With Purpose" at Eastwoods Park.
BookPeople is thrilled to welcome back to the store, bestselling author of The Tiger's Wife, Téa Obreht on Aug 28 at 7pm. She'll be showcasing her second novel, Inland - a stunning tale of perseverance across an unforgettable landscape of magic and myth. Order your copy now and get your signing line ticket.
Get a free short stack (with this coupon) at Kerbey Lane now through Aug 26 when you purchase a Steak Enchilada Benedict, a welcome Tex-Mex twist with made-from-scratch chipotle sauce. Also part of the Summer Menu are the Fried Green Tomato BLT Sliders with Pederson's all-natural bacon, fried green tomato, Yellowbird Habanero aioli, green leaf lettuce, and slider buns. And don’t forget the Rocky Road pancake special!
Join Save Our Springs Alliance Sep 17 for Barton Springs University, a day of free outdoor learning sessions, snorkel tours, and hands-on activities from 9:30am to 4pm at Barton Springs Pool. Morning keynote Dr. Jay Banner "Climate Change and Urbanization Impacts on Central Texas Karst Water Resources” at 9:30am then free yoga from 4pm to 5pm. Afternoon keynote with Brigid Shea and Bill Bunch, "Pipelines; Algae & Climate Change", at 5:30pm. More details here!
Join Freestyle Language Center for their FALL 2019 OPEN HOUSE on Thu, Aug 22 from 6pm to 8pm. Meet the teachers and learn more about their innovative and effective curriculum. Check out their updated plan, "Bridge the Gap" for maximum language learning. Register with a deal and grab FREE swag!
BookPeople is thrilled to welcome Markus Zusak on Thu, Oct 17 at 7pm to celebrate the release of Bridge of Clay. The breathtaking story of five brothers who bring each other up in a world run by their own rules. As the Dunbar boys love and fight and learn to reckon with the adult world, they discover the moving secret behind their father’s disappearance. You can pre-order your copy of the book to get a signing line ticket.
Check out Croy & The Boys with their album “Howdy High-Rise” at Waterloo Records on Thu, Aug 22 at 5pm. The Austin-based band unpacks personal life changes over the past three years along with portrayals of working class life and the ever-increasing extremes of wealth, gender and racial inequality. Drawing stylistic and lyrical inspiration from Doug Sahm and the Texas Tornados and Woody Guthrie, Croy and the Boys deliver a potent collection of tracks filled with with elements of honky-tonk barrooms, Tex-Mex grooves, affecting honesty and sharp, humorous musical storytelling.
Free Black Pumas in-store performance at End of Ear Records on Thu, Aug 22 at 6pm. Go by the shop to pick up a wristband that will guarantee entry on Wed, Aug 21. There will be additional wristbands on Thursday until they run out. The store will empty at 5pm with entrance to performance at 5:45pm. Wristbands will get in first. After that entry will be first come, first served and subject to capacity.
Ever tasted a piece of cheese immediately after a wheel has been cut into? Now's your chance! Join Antonelli's Cheese Shop Mon Aug 19 at 12pm as they break into an 80lb wheel of French Comté cheese. Taste a bite of the freshly-cut paste and sip on complimentary wine. You can even take home a chunk of that new cheese. It's free to attend but please RSVP here!
Austin EcoNetwork has tons of great EcoNews for you. One great highlight is that Austin Energy is offering an extra $1,000 rebate (in addition to the $2,500 they normally offer) through Aug 31. All you have to do to earn the rebate is take Austin Energy's online Solar Education Course and then select an Austin Energy-participating contractor to install the panels. Get on your way toward earning $3,500 off a solar system of your very own!
Summer’s heat has taken its toll on your turf. Call ABC Home and Commercial Services and get your lawn some TLC! Plus a $25 off a Turf Enrichment Program. Get your lawn ready for fall and winter.
Free legal advice for business owners and future business owners at Business Success Center’s Success Cohort on Mon, Aug 19 at 12pm at Mangia Pizza (Burnet Rd and Gracy Farms). Q&A on legal issues from guest expert, attorney Paula Pierce, who specializes in business law, negotiation, Identity Theft, and documents. Free to attend. Pay for what you eat. Introduce yourself and share a success. RSVP.
MILLER Imaging & Digital Solutions offers the broadest scope of imaging, printing and document management products and services in Austin for the visual communications, graphic design, architectural, engineering and construction markets. Contact Jeff Stewart about the HP PageWide XL Printers. The fastest monochrome and color printers in the world saving you up to 50% of total cost of ownership with greater up time than toner-based printers and lower energy consumption than LED printers.
It's here! The Rite Out Loud Festival at the Austin Scottish Rite Theater. Check out your amazing local playwrights starting tonight, Fri Aug 16 at 7pm through Sun Aug 18 at 8pm. Get your tickets here!
Tonight Aug 16 at 5pm at Waterloo Records, Book Release Party for Ray Wylie Hubbard Biography! Featuring the music of Ray Wylie Hubbard performed by Jonathan Tyler, Chris Fullerton and Matt Harlan. The Messenger spotlights one of the leading voices in the 1970s Cosmic Country movement and his seamless transformation from youthful jester into one of today's most sage and spiritual musical mentors. Then on Aug 25 at 5pm, Tanya Tucker will be signing her new album, While I’m Livin’. Listening Party on Aug 23 where you can hear it, buy it, register for your signing wristband, and maybe win a FREE album!
BookPeople invite some amazing authors to the store this month...Katherine Center’s Things You Save in a Fire Aug 16 at 7pm, Alan Paul & Andy Aledort’s Texas Flood: The Inside Story of Stevie Ray Vaughn Aug 17 at 2pm, David Marlett’s American Red Aug 17 at 5pm, Jody Ginn’s East Texas Troubles Aug 18 at 2pm, Lisa Lutz’s The Swallows Aug 20 at 7pm, Kimberly King Parsons’ Black Light Aug 21 at 7pm, David Lagercrantz’s The Girl Who Lived Twice Aug 30 at 7pm. And The Texas Book Festival is proud to host multiple New York Times #1 bestselling author Malcolm Gladwell with his new book, Talking to Strangers, Sat Oct 26 at 1pm.
Austin Public Library & KOOP is hosting the 50th anniversary Woodstock tribute concert Sat Aug 17 from 2pm to 6pm at the Austin Central Library. Lineup includes: Guy Forsyth, Electric Lady Bird, Sho Humphries, Deezie Brown, SaulPaul, Sarah Sharp, Brian Scartocci, Bob Cheevers, and Rochelle and the Sidewinders. KOOP also presents: Trashdog with Cosmic Chaos & Mr. Meringue Thu Aug 15 at 8pm at The Far Out Lounge & Stage for a night of free local music.
Earlier this year, Kerbey Lane added a new member to their restaurant family, High Note. A better-for-you restaurant that serves fresh food that will make you feel good about what you ate, what you spent, and what you experienced. Located at 300 S. Lamar, Mon-Fri 9am to 10pm and Sat-Sun 8am to 10pm. Try 'em out during Austin Restaurant Weeks, Aug 15 to Sep 2, two-course lunch for $20 or a three-course dinner for $35.
For 2019 and beyond, Austin Roofing and Construction will be donating at least 5 free roofs to the Community First! Village as it expands. Included is a free roof repair and maintenance package for all of the residences. The vision of empowering & changing the lives of so many at the same time is awe inspiring. Austin Roofing and Construction is proud to be a small part assisting in this amazing show of love & humanity.
Come on in, out of the heat and try two of Kerbey Lane’s best breakfast items! Or lunch or dinner or whenever! The 2 week Pancake Special is Rocky Road, plus Vegan Chocolate Mint & Gluten Free Cinnamon Peach. A TexMex twist in breakfast? Yes, please! The Steak Enchilada Benedicts are full of flavor: grilled Akaushi steak, poached eggs, aged white cheddar, homemade chipotle sauce, onion, cilantro, Hollandaise & corn tortillas. Yummers!
Want to cut your birthday cake with a real sword!?!?!? YES! Lions Krav Maga will set up and clean up, organize and lead games/activities, teach how to break through real boards, and cut the cake with a real sword! Everything is organized from start to finish with an intro to Krav Maga with trained instructors. Give Lions a two week notice and let them create an unforgettable birthday party for you and your birthday star (kiddo or adult)! Sign up here.
Shubhra described herself as depressed and lonely before she found the Austin Clubhouse. With amazing staff and members, Shubhra landed her first job, a Transitional Employment position at Goodwill. With support from her mentor, Luke, she is now moving on to a permanent position. She gained the self confidence to not only be an independent workforce member but also socialize and be herself. Way to go Shubhra and Austin Clubhouse! Check out other members’ stories HERE.
Business Success Center’s September 2019 events: BSC Practical MBA™ BOSS-Talks: Seema Govil & BOSS-Tool: Pricing Strategies on Thu Sep 5 from 12pm to 1pm. Live interview with Entrepreneur Seema Govil, founder of Cosmo City Media. Jan Triplett, BSC CEO, speaks about how to charge the right price. BSC Practical MBA™ Success Lab: Pricing Strategies Part 2 on Thu Sep 12 from 7pm to 8:30pm. A continuation discussion dealing with pricing options. BSC Practical MBA™ Success Cohort: Magic of Change on Mon Sep 16 from 11:30am to 1pm. Find out how to manage changes to your business with magician and author Tom Britton, former CEO who turned a troubled Houston bank into a highly profitable, growing institution then left to become a full-time speaker. RSVP here!
BookPeople is thrilled to welcome poet and storyteller Atticus to Austin for a discussion of his new book, The Truth About Magic, on Sep 13 at 7pm. From the internationally bestselling author of The Dark Between Stars and Love Her Wild and Instagram sensation comes another romantic and deeply moving collection. The Truth About Magic is a vibrant, transcendent journey into growth, which will leave you energized and eager to explore the wider world. Preorder now to save your place in the signing line!
Conan’s Pizza was already your local awesome pizzeria but now they’re bringing you a much anticipated new menu! Try these new items: spinach salad, gluten-free pesto stix, red onion on BBQ chicken, feta on pesto pies, hot Yellowbird Habanero fer dippin'. Don’t forget to rep via Shirts n Merch online and get your online coupons...
Preorder your favorite upcoming album in-store or online at End of an Ear. For local pickup, use the discount code "LOCAL" when checking out to pickup your order at the shop on release day. Whitney "Forever Turned Around" Aug 30, Lower Dens "The Competition" Sep 7, Brittany Howard "Jaime" Sep 20, Temples "Hot Motion" Sep 27, DIIV "Deceiver" Oct 4, Black Marble "Bigger Than Life" Oct 25, Angel Olsen ''All Mirrors" Oct 25.
Austin EcoNetwork keeps you in the loop with these great, green upcoming events: Austin Organic Gardeners Club August Meeting - Mon Aug 12 from 6:30pm to 8:45pm; Happy Hour: Learn About Ecological Restoration From An Expert - Mon Aug 12 from 6:30pm to 8:30pm; Equitable Austin: Professional Development Seminar - Tue Aug 13 from 11:30am to 1:30pm; Young Sierrans Meet and Social Time - Tue Aug 13 from 6pm to 8pm; Sierra Club Monthly Program: Topics In Physics - Tue Aug 13 from 7pm to 9pm; Pet Worm: Generation ZERO WASTE - Wed Aug 14 from 2pm to 3pm; "Shades of Green" Environmental Talk Radio on KOOP 91.7 FM - Thu Aug 15 from 1pm to 2pm; Green By Design: Green Home Systems - Thu Aug 15 from 7pm to 9pm.
Ants, roaches, and spiders are not a welcome sight around the house. Call ABC Home & Commercial Services today for a free, no-obligation estimate plus $50 off initial pest service with one year agreement. Most of us who call Central Texas home have neither the time nor expertise to get rid of these uninvited guests, whether they are roaches, ants, mosquitoes, spiders, rats or another insect or animal. When it comes to pest control, Austin homeowners trust the professionals at ABC Home & Commercial Services for long-term solutions.
For those of you seeking a little summertime literary excitement, Malvern Books has an abundance of fabulous free events: Sat Aug 10 at 1:30pm Critics Corner Book Club. Sat Aug 10 at 7pm launch of John Casey’s RAW THΦUGHTS, a fusion of poetics and black and white film photography plus Jack Bresette-Mills, author of the bilingual poetry collection Touching Death/Tocando la Muerte. Sun Aug 11 at 4pm Austin Writers Roulette with the theme “Too-Woke Insomniac.” Thu Aug 15 at 7pm Finnegans Wake Reading Group. Sat Aug 17 at 7pm Women in Translation Month with readings and discussion from poet and Spanish translator Liliana Valenzuela and Marian Schwartz, who translates Russian classic and contemporary fiction, history, biography, criticism, and fine art.
Free Yoga with Studio Mantra this weekend! Join Mantra and Sentrel Natural Beauty for Yoga with Shanin' Smith and shopping with local vendors on Sat Aug 10 at 1pm. Then on Sun Aug 11 at 7:30am join Shelia Singh for Slow Flow then at 2pm join Jessica Stephens for Yin Yoga, all part of Mantra’s Community Class program. All classes are free and for all levels. First-come, first-served or reserve a spot here.
Enjoy the Sales Tax Holiday Fri Aug 9 through Sun Aug 11 at InStep. Birkenstock Sandals under $100 are Tax Free! All Footwear under $100 is Tax Free! All Socks - Fun, Fabulous & Functional are Tax Free!
Join Think Big! Program Aug 21 from 1pm to 1:30pm for a free webinar, EQ Sales Method. Learn how to maximize your prospect meetings. Get insight on the in's and out's of selling with EQ and authentic connection, explore how to begin integrating it into your sales right away, and hear FAQ's from other sellers, networkers, and business owners. Register HERE.
Austin Scottish Rite Theater presents RITE OUT LOUD, featuring staged readings of five new plays by five great playwrights! It’s showtime! Fri Aug 16 at 7pm - opening reception with drinks and Megan Ortiz’s upcoming musical, Austin Traffic; Fri Aug 16 at 8:30pm - Europa by Sarah Saltwick; Sat Aug 17 at 3pm - Two Sweaty by Megan Tabaque; Sat Aug 17 at 8pm - Seneca by Travis Tate; Sun Aug 18 at 3pm - Ruby by Raul Garza; Sun Aug 18 at 8pm - Lulu in Rochester by Allison Gregory.
The Business Success Center hosts the BSC Practical MBA™ Success Cohort: Ask a Lawyer on Mon, Aug 19 from 11:30am to 1pm at Mangia Pizza NW, 12001 Burnet Rd. #D at Gracy Farms Ln. Luncheon guest and expert attorney, Paula Pierce, P. Pierce Law, P.C., will answer your legal questions concerning contract basics, your responsibility to protect your customers' information, business forms, or whatever is on your mind. Bring cards to share and put on the attendee table. The meeting is free but please be prepared to spend at least $10 to defray the cost of the room.
The Great Outdoors is hosting the August Garden Party and Free Composting Class this Sat, Aug 10 from 11am to 12pm. This class is part of the City of Austin's Home Composting Rebate Program. Austin residents who pay the Clean Community Fee on their utility bill qualify for a $75 rebate on any home composting system which includes backyard composters, digesters, and vermi-composting systems. Simply attend a composting class, then apply! Aaaaaand there will be snow cones!
The highly anticipated follow-up to the runaway hit graphic memoir Real Friends, BookPeople hosts Shannon Hale & LeUyen Pham with Best Friends on Sep 15 at 2pm. The speaking portion of this event is free and open to the public. Purchase of a copy of Best Friends from BookPeople for a signing line ticket. Plus you can submit your receipt to receive an adorable BFF keychain!
Antonelli's Cheese Shop celebrates National Goat Cheese Month with Goat Milk Pops from All We Need Farm! They’ve also added some DATE DAYS, where you get a shared board of cheeses, a cured meat pairing board, and dessert bites during the day: Aug 10 at 12pm, Aug 24 at 12pm, Sep 15 at 12:30pm, and Oct 12 at 12pm. And here’s a sneak peek of upcoming classes: Aug 13 Cheese 101: The Seven Styles of Cheese, Aug 15 Cheese 101: The Seven Styles of Cheese, Aug 16 Date Night: Cheese & Chocolate Fondue Edition, Aug 20 Taste of Italy, Aug 26 Women Behind the Wheels: A Tasting from All Female Makers, Aug 27 Taste of Italy.
Waterloo Records upcoming in-store performances... Aug 16 at 5pm: Book Release Party for Ray Wylie Hubbard Biography! Featuring the music of Ray Wylie Hubbard performed by Jonathan Tyler, Chris Fullerton and Matt Harlan; Aug 18 at 5pm: Celebrate the release of Rodney Crowell’s brand new album, ‘Texas’, out Aug 15. Pre-purchase Rodney Crowell's brand new LP or CD and receive one FREE guaranteed admission wristband for this special performance, the only Austin show until October; and Aug 22 at 5pm: Croy and the Boys are set to release their second studio album ‘Howdy High-Rise’ on August 23 via Spaceflight Records.
The City of Austin, Small Business Program is offering The Small Business Accelerator, an intensive training program designed to help small businesses headquartered in Austin seek new markets and enhanced value for their enterprise, application deadline Aug 9. Also apply for Austin Fast Start Mobility Innovation Pitch Competition by Aug 11. Early-stage, Austin-based startups can apply and compete for a $2,500 cash prize + in-kind prizes to help improve Austin's transportation systems and infrastructure. And, the City of Austin: Heritage Grant, deadline Aug 16, is looking to preserve, restore and rehabilitate historic buildings, sites or districts and plan educational and marketing projects focused on historic properties and districts. Apply now!
Creative Arts Society BIG Little Show is an annual exhibit that features works by twenty-nine artists in a wide array of media-all on small format no larger than 15 inches in any direction. Each artist has applied their unique talent, on a small scale; allowing their individual personality and creativity to shine through. Link & Pin Gallery will host on Aug 23 through Sep 22 with the reception Sep 7 from 6pm to 8pm.
Peoples Rx–Austin's Favorite Pharmacy has some great upcoming events: Allergies & Oriental Medicine Aug 12 at 7pm, Make & Take Workshop: Herb Body Oil Aug 13 at 7pm, Step Up Your Sleep Aug 15 at 7pm, Health DIY: Easy Habit Changes with Huge Payoff Aug 19 at 7pm, Managing Stress & Anxiety with Acupuncture & Breathing Exercises Aug 26 at 7pm, TXAND Fundraiser: Brain Health Aug 27 at 7pm, Stocking a Natural Medicine Cabinet: Sounder Sleep Aug 27 at 7pm, Stocking a Natural Medicine Cabinet: Back to School Essentials Aug 28 at 7pm. And don’t forget to grab a bottle of “The Back Porch” during its limited time run with chia seeds and refreshing watermelon!
You're invited to celebrate Austin Clubhouse’s 9th Anniversary on Friday, Aug 9 from 11am to 3pm at Hyde Park Christian Church with Pok-e-Joe's BBQ, a dunk tank, games, birthday bake, and prizes! Help them meet their community goal of $999! You can donate online or in person at the Snack Bar or create a Facebook Fundraiser or volunteer at the bash!
RideAustin not only enables people to get around, but allows you to choose from over 50 nonprofits that support causes such as animals, children, women empowerment, education, the arts and so much more through the Round Up feature. Austin has donated $416,781.48 to nonprofits that directly benefit Austin. Give it a try on your next ride. You choose Austin when you RideAustin!
Kerbey Lane is cleaning out its closet and all your favorite Kerbey Lane Cafe t-shirts are on mega-sale. Save up to 53%! Sizes & quantities are limited - grab your favorite before they're gone forever! Peace, Love, and Queso!
The heat in the latter parts of summer can be the toughest to deal with! For the month of August, ABC Home and Commercial Services is helping by offering AC service with no overtime or weekend fees. Don’t wait on repairs! Call ABC anytime - day or night - for scheduling.
Join the Freestyle Language Center for an Open House on Aug 22 from 6pm to 8pm, with presentations starting every 30 minutes. Meet the teachers, explore the virtual classroom, learn about the unique curriculum and approach for the many levels of French, Spanish and Italian (plus get a registration deal and free swag). Can't Make it? Still RSVP and Freestyle Language Center will send you more info along with your Open House Deal!
This week at BookPeople: John Doe with More Fun In the New World on Aug 3 at 2pm, Jennifer Pastiloff with On Being Human on Aug 3 at 5pm, Lisa Sandlin with The Bird Boys on Aug 4 at 2pm, Pierce Brown with Dark Age on Aug 4 at 6pm, Andy Campbell with Queer x Design on Aug 5 at 7pm, and Christopher Brown with Rule of Capture on Aug 13 at 7pm. Enjoy these summer author talks!
Support HAAM this weekend at these two great shows! Join Vista Brewing and HAAM this Friday, Aug 2 at 7pm for local music from Shad Blair, craft beer and local artisan food. The series is free and open to the public, with all donations and 10% of beer sales directly benefiting HAAM! C4AC's annual Back to School Jam will be held Saturday, Aug 3 at 6pm at One-2-One Bar, featuring Cari Hutson & Good Company and long-time Austin rockers Vallejo. Support HAAM, Superhero Kids, and Step Onward Foundation.
Miller has recently worked on some interesting local projects including working with Siete Family Foods on colorful stickers and small format products and with Endeavor on the Saltillo Development using wheat based posters, a lower-cost, easily replaceable alternative to vinyl banners or adhesive wall wraps. For eye-catching, creative graphic solutions that truly stand out, contact Destenie. Upgrade your office printers with Xerox AltaLink, providing new levels of capability and connectivity for mid-size, large workgroups and busy offices - contact Jeff Stewart.
Summer Wines with Tasty Bites on Aug 7 from 6pm to 8pm at Chez Zee. Taste some cool and refreshing wines for the season, plus delicious hors d'oeuvres. There'll even be a dessert & coffee bar! Margaret Slovak, Chez Zee’s accomplished guitarist will woo you with live music! Great spot for a date night or out with friends.
Time to relive your childhood lunch with Kerbey Lane’s Pancake Special: Oatmeal Cream Pie! Available at all 8 Austin locations for 2 weeks! Also available Vegan Cinnamon Peach & Gluten Free Pumpkin. Don’t forget the crowd favorite, Summer Chicken, lightly breaded chicken breast, served on a bed of homemade roasted red bell pepper tomato sauce. The summer menu won't be around for much longer...go enjoy Summer Chicken while you can.
BookPeople proudly supports the 2019 Texas Teen Book Festival on Saturday, Oct 12 at Southwestern University in Georgetown! Keynote speakers are Akilah Hughes and Erika Sanchez plus a great list of YA authors. Calling all teen writers, enter the Nonfiction Essay Contest, “What does community mean to you?”, by Sep 1. If you LOVE books & authors as much as BookPeople, then please consider volunteering for this event!
Richards Rodriguez & Skeith Attorneys at Law are an experienced Austin-based law firm with practical solutions for growing businesses. Here are some local events to boost your business: NW Austin Business Network on Jul 31 from 9am to 10:30am at Bank of Texas Mortgage, Austin Speed Networking for Business Professionals on Aug 5 from 7pm to 9pm at Easy Tiger, LinkedIn Local ATX July Networking Event on Aug 7 from 6pm to 8:30pm at IPIC Austin.
Waterloo Records has your August ear candy with these in-store performances! Come celebrate the release of Sublime With Rome's brand new album, Blessings, on Aug 1 at 5pm. Check out Amy Lavere & Will Sexton on Aug 2 at 5pm. Then on Aug 16 at 5pm, Waterloo throws a Book Release Party for Ray Wylie Hubbard Biography! Featuring the music of Ray Wylie Hubbard performed by Jonathan Tyler, Chris Fullerton and Matt Harlan.
Navidad Farms is still your place for fresh pecans, tamales, candies, and gifts! Although they closed the Circle Drive location, they are still open for business and they hope to be in their new home by mid October. Support them at the next Wimberley Market Days, Aug 3 at Booth #347. Pre-order pecans and tamales on their new website or new phone (512-980-4566) or new email (jr@navidadfarms.com). If you place your 2019 fall New Crop Pecan order before Aug 10, you will receive a FREE pound of pecan halves or pieces. Minimum order at least 7 pounds.
How to get the most out of your ride with Ride|Austin… Take Advantage of Direct Connect or Female Driver Mode. Whether you had a driver you loved and would like to request again, or perhaps you feel more comfortable with a female driver. Split the fare with friends or send live ETAs on your arrival. Be sure to rate your driver, leave a comment and round-up your fare to support a local non-profit at the end of your ride!
Ready for the return of the beautiful, migratory purple martins? Austin EcoNetwork tells us that this year they’ve decided to roost near the Sam's Club at La Frontera Village in Round Rock. See them at the Travis Audubon's "Purple Martin Party” today Jul 27 from 7:45pm to 8:45pm in the La Frontera Village parking lot.
Get involved with HAAM Day on Sep 24, 2019! Olga Campos Benz, HAAM Board Member & HAAM Day 2019 Committee Chair says “If you love live music and love living in the Live Music Capital of the World, make it your personal priority to become a HAAM supporter or volunteer. HAAM is one of the main reasons why Austin’s live music industry has been able to survive and remain such a vital part of our economy and our lives.”
Sign up here for the Business Success Center’s August events. Aug 1 from 12pm to 1pm - BOSS-Talks: Bill Combes live interview & Practical MBA™ Tool: Networking Strategies, Part 2 with BSC CEO Jan Triplett. Aug 8 from 7pm to 8:30pm - BSC Practical MBA™ Success Lab: Networking for Introverts. Aug 19 from 11:30am to 1pm - BSC Practical MBA™ Success Cohort: Ask a Lawyer. Luncheon guest and expert attorney, Paula Pierce, will discuss contract basics, your responsibility to protect your customers' information, business forms.
This week BookPeople had the pleasure of hosting Pulitzer Prize and National Book Award winning author, Colson Whitehead. The Nickel Boys brought in hundreds of Colson's fans out to this event. This weekend enjoy more great authors: Jul 26 at 7pm - Advocate, speaker, and writer, Lydia Slaby talks about her new book Wait, It Gets Worse; Jul 27 at 5pm - Alex Espinoza discusses his first work on non-fiction, Cruising: An Intimate History of a Radical Pastime; Jul 28 at 2pm - MysteryPeople presents authors Kris Lackey and Billy Kring.
Enjoy your Saturday morning with Save Our Springs! Take a walking and snorkel tour of Barton Springs, Eliza Springs, Sunken Garden Barton Creek this Saturday, Jul 27 at 9:30am! Bring your swimsuit, water shoes, towel, water bottle, and entrance fee to the pool. This Saturday will also be the last summer session of Yoga at the Springs. Meet up outside the back gate of Barton Springs Jul 27 from 9:30am to 10:30am.
Austin Scottish Rite Theater presents Rite Out Loud, featuring staged readings of five new plays by five great playwrights Aug 16 to 18! Including "Ruby" by Raul Garza, "Lulu in Rochester" by Allison Gregory, "Europa" by Sarah Saltwick, "Two Sweaty" by Megan Tabaque, and "Seneca" by Travis Tate. This Saturday, Jul 27 from 9am to 10am, join Kim Lehman and Laura Freeman for a family summer sing along at Family Sing.
Celebrate National Wine & Cheese Day at Antonelli's Cheese Shop today, Jul 25 from 11am to 7pm! You are invited to taste complementary (and complimentary) wine and cheese pairings. Or order a cheese tray online today for pickup tomorrow. And check out their wine selection with all organic, biodynamic, and/or natural wines.
What makes Kerbey Lane’s Summer Smoked Salmon Benedict so special? Homemade squash cakes! They make the perfect base for smothering smoked salmon, poached eggs, marinated red onion, herbed cream cheese, and Hollandaise all over. And get a free specialty coffee now through Jul 29 when you purchase a Smoked Salmon Benedict with this coupon.
Austin Fast Start on Mobility Innovation is a City of Austin program administered by the Austin Young Chamber. Applications are open now through Aug 9 for the next Austin Fast Start Pitch Competition! Do you or someone you know have an idea to help improve Austin's transportation systems and infrastructure? Early-stage, Austin-based startups should apply here to compete for a $2,500 cash prize + in-kind prizes.
Spoon in-store signing event at Waterloo Records on Friday, Jul 26 from 1pm to 2pm. Spoon has announced a greatest hits compilation to coincide with their enormous North American amphitheater tour alongside Beck and Cage The Elephant. Pre-purchase or purchase on site the brand new Spoon ‘Best Of’ album “Everything Hits at Once”, or the new “No Bullets Spent", and receive one FREE guaranteed admission wristband for the signing.
Because many upcoming classes are sold out, Antonelli's Cheese Shop is adding a last-minute class next week, Wed Jul 24 from 6:30pm to 8:30pm. Perfect Pairings: Cheeses and Cured Meats: Prosciutto, Salami, and Cheese...Oh My! It started as just a fun class on a whim and is now one of the most popular offerings. Learn the difference in large and small format salamis, course and fine ground, as well as whole muscles and the curing process - all while pairing these cured meats with the perfect cheeses.
The Small Business Program with the City of Austin is offering a new class, Mobility Industry Research starting on Aug 2. Learn how trends, technology, industry analysis, demographics and financial benchmarking can give your mobility business an advantage. You will review, analyze, and discuss the results of each report with industry experts. Check out all the other awesome classes, competitions, and events they offer! Mobility Innovation Pitch Competition, Small Business Accelerator, The Business Expansion Incentive Program, Fashion Pitch Competition, Visionary Voice, Small Business Builder, Artists ATX.
Habitat Hunters, your Austin Chronicle 2017 Best Realtor and Best Apartment Locator, has some great tips for staging your home for a faster sale. The monthly newsletter includes highlighted listings, featured real estate agents, and market news. And here’s the environmentally-friendly July tip - choose cloth over paper! Whether re-purposing old t-shirts as cleaning rags or investing in towels, cloth presents a more eco-friendly alternative to paper. Use cloth towels for cleaning projects, cloth napkins for meals, and cloth diapers for children.
Austin EcoNetwork shares two great ways to keep Austin eco-conscious. MoveOutATX has organized donation drop off stations in West Campus on Jul 20-21 and 26-28 from 11am to 5pm and Jul 31 from 8am to 12pm. College students moving out can bring unwanted items and get discounts/free stuff from local businesses. Capital Metro is hosting several meetings about Project Connect, Cap Metro's big vision and plan for high-capacity transit system in Austin - Jul 24 from 5pm to 7pm at the North Austin YMCA, Jul 30 from 5:30pm to 7pm at the ACC Highland Business Center, Jul 31 from 5:30pm to 7pm at Town Lake Center, Aug 1 from 5:30pm to 7pm at the Ruiz Branch Library.
Air Conditioning issues seldom respect the clock or the season. Call ABC Home & Commercial Services 24 hours a day, seven days a week. In fact, no extra charge for after hours or weekends in July. So don’t sweat it, ABC will keep you cool.
Join ACC for the 2nd annual Boots & Bats Gala - Improving lives through education. The Austin Community College District and southwest artist Amado Pena’s Art Has Heart Foundation present an evening supporting student scholarships on Sat, Nov 2 at 6pm at ACC Highland. So hike up your boots and dance with the bats.
Are you ready for some big fun Saturday night? KOOP Radio and Barrel O' Fun at Alamo Drafthouse Mueller are proud to present Alice Cooper tribute Pretties For You on Saturday, Jul 20 at 7:30pm. Come out for a free evening of outstanding music from this powerhouse rock band and meet some of your favorite KOOP Deejays. Barrel O' Fun is located inside of Alamo Drafthouse Mueller at 1911 Aldrich St.
Save Our Springs Alliance and Austin Independent Business Alliance have endorsed the Unconventional Austin petition, which would require Austin voter approval for the proposed $1.2 billion convention center expansion and redirect hotel tourism dollars towards cultural, heritage and environmental projects. If the city clerk certifies that at least 20,000 signatures are valid, the petitioned ordinance will likely appear on this November's ballot. Learn more at Unconventional Austin here.
Helping members find and keep jobs within the larger community is central to Austin Clubhouse’s mission. So far this year, 35 members, including Shubhra who earned her very first paycheck, have gained new employment through the Transitional Employment Program. The organic garden has grown more than 150 pounds of nutrient-rich produce that goes directly into the daily lunch. St. David’s Foundation generously awarded Austin Clubhouse two grants for a total of $189,600!
You can support HAAM at some great events benefiting HAAM all across town. Fri, Jul 19: Lasers on the Lake Boat Party at 6pm on Lake Austin, Driftwood Nights with Wendy Colonna at 7pm at Vista Brewing, Mamafesta & Friends: Rhythm on the Water Afterparty at 11pm at One-2-One. Sat, Jul 20 Birth Ritual - A Celebration for Chris Cornell at 7pm at Texas Mist. Wed, Jul 24 Jam for HAAM with Morach, AP Mode, Clunis and Lainey Gonzales at 8pm at Stubb's Indoor. Thurs, Jul 25 Not Quite Yoakam: A Tribute by Johnathan Terrell & Friends at 9pm at The ABGB. Fri, Jul 26 Driftwood Nights with Padre Paul Handelman at 7pm at Vista Brewing.
Kids night in at the Lions Krav Maga gym full of exercise, organized games, pizza, and a movie! Take a night off from your cubs on Aug 10 from 5pm to 10pm, $25 for childcare and dinner. Register here!
Shazam! Mobile Loaves & Fishes and KOOP Radio invite you to a free movie night at Community First! Village on Friday Jul 19 at 7pm. Bring your dog, chair, and bug spray while supporting the Community Grille offering burgers, fries, snacks and drinks (cards only).
Take care of business with this pancake special at Kerbey Lane! The Elvis - peanut butter, bacon, and banana! Also available vegan pumpkin and gluten free peanut butter banana nutella. And now your favorite special pancakes will stick around for TWO WEEKS instead of one! Available starting today at 10am at all 8 Austin locations.
In-store performances next week at Waterloo Records! Thursday, Jul 25 at 5pm Guy Forsyth & Jeska Bailey perform their album Conspirators. The Conspirators showcases original and covers roots music with stirring emotion, while showcasing their guitar and voices predominantly with the occasional foot stomp and fiddle. Friday, Jul 26 at 5pm Cherubs performs their album Immaculada High. Immaculada High is 11 songs of smooth, rumbling low-end rhythms interplaying with feedback drenched guitars, relentless tone and vocalist Kevin Whitley’s shrill vocals.
BookPeople is thrilled to host award winning author Salman Rushdie to the First Baptist Church Sept 6 at 7pm for a reading and discussion of his latest novel, Quichotte. Inspired by the Cervantes classic, Sam DuChamp, mediocre writer of spy thrillers, creates Quichotte, a courtly, addled salesman obsessed with television, who falls in impossible love with a TV star. BookPeople is also hosting thought leader and author Marie Forleo to the Central Presbyterian Church Sept 24 at 7pm for a discussion of her new book, Everything is Figureoutable. Whether you want to leave a dead end job, break an addiction, learn to dance, heal a relationship, grow a business, master your money, travel the globe, or solve world hunger, Everything is Figureoutable will train your brain to think more creatively and positively.
Preorder your favorite albums at End of an Ear. Explosions In The Sky will release deluxe remastered and repackaged editions of two highly sought-after, long out-of-print pieces of their historic catalog: their debut album, “How Strange, Innocence” and “The Rescue”. The band released a single vinyl pressing of “How Strange, Innocence” sold exclusively on a 2004 North American tour; the sole pressing of 300 sold out immediately. “The Rescue” is commonly referred to as Explosions In The Sky's "secret album," as it has never been made commercially available.
If you’re melting in this Texas heat, check out Antonelli's summer class schedule! A Perfect Pair: Cheese & Pickles - Thursday, Jul 18 from 6:30pm to 8:30pm; Prosciutto, Salami, & Cheese...Oh My! A Cheese & Charcuterie Class - Thursday, Jul 25 from 6:30pm to 8:30pm; Cheese 101: The Seven Styles of Cheese - Monday, Jul 29 from 6:30pm to 8:30pm. They’ve also released tickets for another Confituras Preserves & Cheese Pairing and Dolce Neve Gelato & Cheese classes. Check out the full calendar of events!
The Vortex’s Summer Youth Theatre culminates in a full production of Alice’s Wonderland by Ingrid Oslund, directed and choreographed by Gabriel Maldonado, presenting a musical re-telling of Lewis Carroll’s classic tale Jul 19 through Jul 27. The Summer Youth Theatre needs to raise $1500 more to make production costs. Become a Mad Hatter by donating here!
InStep has the best footwear for your feet and your body. Take advantage of the Summer Clearance Savings from 20% to 60% throughout the store! Visit either the Gateway Courtyard or Triangle locations from 10am to 7pm Monday-Friday, 10am to 6pm Saturday, and 11am to 5pm Sunday.
Join "Yoga at the Springs" outside the back gate of Barton Springs this Saturday from 9:30am to 10:30am. Suggested donation to SOS is $3-$5 on site. Yoga continues through July 27th. Save Our Springs continues the "Spring Kids: A day at the Springs" program where young adventurers can explore the wildlife and beauty of Barton Springs and Barton Creek. Spring Kids is every remaining Tuesday in July 9am - 1pm. Take a walking and snorkel tour of Barton Springs, Eliza Springs, Sunken Garden and Barton Creek starting near the blue globe art on Wednesday, Jul 17 from 9:30am to 11am with Justin, one of the amazing tour guides.
Austin EcoNetwork connects you to some great events and talks. MoveOutATX is looking for volunteers to help college students divert items from the landfill as they move out in late July. Volunteer here! It’s time for another Reuse and Rethink Challenge from Austin Creative Reuse - "Made In The Shade Challenge," asking folks to create a fun hat for the summer... made entirely from reused materials. The deadline to submit your work is Jul 31. Nature In The City podcast with Dr. Kevin Anderson is now available online! Check out lectures about the natural world at various locations around town.
ABC Home and Commercial Services with Lennox is offering special pricing on complete, central AC systems right now through Aug 9. They have a package deal with over $5000 savings in rebates, incentives, and discounts. Get it while it's hot!
The Business Success Center wants you to have the business you've always wanted to start, fix, grow, or sell. Show the community what you know! You are the speaker! Introduce yourself and share your expertise (3 minutes per person). Success Cohort Meetup on Jul 15 at 11:30am to 1pm at Mangia Pizza (Burnet @Mopac).
So many great authors coming to BookPeople this July! Check out their events page for more. Chuck Wendig on Jul 12 at 7pm - The Wanderers follows an epidemic of sleepwalkers discovering an America convulsed with violence hiding a secret that will either tear the nation apart or bring the survivors together. Colson Whitehead on Jul 23 at 7pm at the First Baptist Church - Nickel Boys brilliantly dramatizes another strand of American history through the story of two boys sentenced to a hellish reform school in Jim Crow-era Florida. Chuck Klosterman on Jul 24 at 7pm - Raised in Captivity is an exciting story collection of our deepest unvoiced hopes, fears and preoccupations.
Summertime and the livin’s ezee at Chez Zee. Check out some live jazz with The Ryan Howard Quartet this Sunday, Jul 14 doors at 2pm, music at 3pm. And enjoy the fabulous Chez Zee brunch before the concert! Get happy at their great happy hours: weeknights 3:30pm to 6:30pm, weekends 4pm to 6pm, and every night 9 pm until close including ½ price desserts! And the outdoor, pet-friendly patio is waiting for you with live music Fri and Sat nights and summer wine deals all season long.
Pack Elephant Inc. was selected as a finalist for the 2019 MassChallenge Texas, where selected startups will pitch for the opportunity to win up to $500K this October in Austin. Pack Elephant creates web space where artisanal and small-batch makers sell to corporate buyers who can purchase personalized, unique, local gifts. Their vision is to make it easy and convenient for businesses everywhere to source goods from the many talented people in their community in order to create unique gifting experiences for valued guests, clients and employees.
End of an Ear presents Outer Spaces with the new album "Gazing Globe" on Jul 19 at 6pm. The distortion of the moon reflected off a gazing globe symbolizes the artist’s search to understand who she was outside of a broken relationship. Cara Beth Satalino uses mundane objects fused with folky pop to “articulate a feeling of disassociation, or something sort of intangible, surreal, and ethereal.”
Check out The Posies on Wednesday, Jul 10 at 4pm at Waterloo Records. Following up on the success of their 30th Anniversary Tour and the re-issues of their 90s catalogue in 2018, The Posies’ Jon Auer, Ken Stringfellow, and Frankie Siragusa are working on a new album. Their high energy live shows interweave sweet vocals with distorted guitars, explosive drums, and electronic rhythms and textures.
Save Our Springs proudly presents "Spring Kids: A day at the Springs" where young adventurers, 10 to 14, will hike, swim, snorkel and play games at beautiful Barton Springs and Barton Creek. "Spring Kids" is every remaining Tuesday in July 9am - 1pm starting Jul 9. Space is limited so reserve a spot today!
The Vortex is raffling a chance to win TWO 3-day general admission passes to weekend one of the 2019 Austin City Limits Music Festival. Raffle tickets are $5 for one or $20 for five - enter online now! Winner announced on Jul 19 at 8pm. Good luck!
ABC Home & Commercial Services can reduce the mosquito population in your environment by getting them where they hide - your landscaping! $25 off first mosquito treatment. Contact ABC today about their monthly fogging program.
Good things are happening with TexHealth Central Texas. The Texas Legislature extended the current funding for two more years and approved an increase from $3,000,000 to $4,500,000. Big thanks to Rep Donna Howard and Rep Armando Wall for their hard work in supporting this funding increase to ensure that TexHealth Central Texas can continue to make healthcare accessible to hardworking small businesses and employees.
The Great Outdoors is hosting its FREE Summer Garden Party Saturday, Jul 13. Try some local and sustainable drinks and food. Lost Pines Yaupon Tea harvests the wild yaupon from Bastrop, naturally caffeinated and rich in theobromine. Lantana Foods creates hummus from a number of unique ingredients. Steve Pirus, a 45 year landscape professional, Certified Arborist and WSU Master Gardener, will be presenting professional techniques and tips for pruning ornamental and fruit trees, shrubs, and vines. Oh, and there will be snow cones!!
Waterloo Records is hosting some great live music this month. Jul 2 at 5pm: Bruce Robison and Kelly Willis perform their new album, Beautiful Lie, a mix of country originals, well-chosen covers and choice vintage nuggets. Jul 10 at 4pm: The Posies showcase new material to help fine tune the studio versions that will ultimately result. Jul 15 at 5pm: Rosie Flores performs Simple Case of the Blues bringing her back to her earliest inspiration -- the blues.
Williams Wealth Strategies is committed to your prosperity and financial education. Explore their resources on estate planning and who should serve as trustee, the ways that business owners can appeal to private capital markets, and the the impact of tax laws on large gifts. Email Matt today for a consultation.
You are invited to Austin Clubhouse’s 4th of July Celebration! Thursday, Jul 4 from 10am to 2pm with $1 BBQ lunch, games, and music! Be sure to join the next House Meeting on Tuesday, Jul 30 at 2pm.
Place your preorders at End of an Ear in-store or online. For local pickup, use the discount code "LOCAL" when checking out and it will be ready for pickup at the shop on release day. Solange "When I Get Home” Jul 26, Khruangbin "Hasta El Cielo" Aug 16, Whitney "Forever Turned Around" Aug 30, Lower Dens "The Competition" Sep 7, Brittany Howard "Jaime" Sep 20, Temples "Hot Motion" Sep 27.
ABC Home & Commercial Services has a shiny deal for you! 15 windows for $199, 25 windows for $299 inside and outside cleaning including frames and screens. Call today for details and to schedule a scrubbing. Save 25% on a second cleaning within six months.
The Vortex announces details about the dozens of shows and events at the Season Announcement Party: My Body. My Voice. My Vote. Sunday, Jun 30 at 6:30pm with Wooden Nickel Carnival, live music with Lurleen and the Hot Flashes, and delicious Feminist Punch. Also, ACTLab 2019 conference brings together artists, technicians, performers, hackers, scholars to “Reboot the Noösphere! Re-wilding the Infinite Network” on Jun 28 and 29. More upcoming events include: Empress Tarot on Jun 27 at 9pm, Evil Modern Trio on Jul 1 at 8pm, and Geeks Who Drink Trivia on Jul 2 at 7pm.
Habitat Hunters offers 10 tips for investing in Austin, including preparing for the financial risks and not rushing your real estate investment. Their newsletter has details on their highlighted June listing and Austin-native and featured agent, Kristina Fischer. Their market news provides insight into home prices and trends. Contact Habitat Hunters today for help in both residential and commercial properties in all areas in and around Austin.
InStep is offering 15% to 40% off select Alegria sandals through Jul 7. Visit either the Gateway Courtyard or Triangle locations from 10am to 7pm Monday-Friday, 10am to 6pm Saturday, and 11am to 5pm Sunday. Bring joy to your feet during this hot Texas summer!
KOOP and Austin Friends of Traditional Music proudly present a screening and live Q&A of the music documentary The Shopkeeper on Saturday, Jun 29 at 4pm at Alamo Drafthouse Mueller. Musician and first-time filmmaker Rain Perry tells the story of the longest continuously operating recording studio and shopkeeper in Austin. After recording Carole King, Ani DiFranco and many great Austin artists, Mark Hallman is struggling to keep the studio open in the era of streaming. The Shopkeeper captures the frustration and resolute spirit of musicians today, inspiring the audience to create real solutions for musicians and music fans.
Stop in to try out some of Kerbey Lane’s summer seasonal favorites like Tomato Pie, Salmon Burger, Steak Enchilada Benedict, and Lemon Poppyseed French Toast. And don’t forget the weekly pancake special, Red Velvet. Love that Summer Menu!
HAAM has created a stellar Wellness Program, offering access to discounts for chiropractic, acupuncture and massage therapy as well as a low cost membership to the Y of Austin (formerly the YMCA). This is just part of HAAM’s ongoing commitment to focus on wellness and prevention so that Austin musicians are healthy and well enough to keep playing the music we all love.
Waterloo presents the Black Pumas on Jun 27 at 5pm. Receive one FREE guaranteed-admission wristband with your purchase of the Black Pumas’ LP or CD. Produced by Quesada in his home studio and colored by Burton’s dark imagery and haunting vocals, the album is equally indebted to East Coast hip-hop as it is to classic funk and soul, resulting in a project that is of the moment rather than retro.
Antonelli's Cheese Shop is teaming up with Dolce Neve Gelato for another Gelato & Cheese Class on Tuesday Jul 23. Taste innovative flavors like Ricotta, Honey & Pistachio; Goat Cheese & Blueberry Jam; Fromage Blanc & Apricot. Tickets for this class will go fast!
BookPeople is excited to welcome André Aciman back on Nov 1 at 7pm, with the release of Find Me, the sequel to the bestselling novel and film, Call Me By Your Name. Preorder Find Me for a signing-line ticket now!
The Vortex continues its free Reading Series with Great American Dreamers written by Candyce Rusk, directed by Karen Jambon this Sunday, Jun 23 at 3pm. Great American Dreamers consists of two plays set decades apart in the same employee boarding house. While poverty and chaos surround them, each character strives toward the promise of the high life.
Save Our Springs says thank you to Gov. Abbott and offers a great yoga opportunity! Governor Abbott protects the Edwards Aquifer with a veto of HB 1806, protecting the precious water resource from land developers. "SOS Yoga at the Springs Saturday" is outside the back gate of Barton Springs every Saturday from 9:30am to 10:30am this summer through Jul 27.
The Austin EcoNetwork keeps you informed with their Austin EcoNews weekend events. Saturday, Jun 22 is World Rainforest Day and one of the best ways to celebrate is by asking restaurants and grocery stores where their food comes from. Eco events this weekend: Saturday, June 22 from 8am to 1pm IIDA Zero Landfill; from 9am-1pm SFC Downtown Farmer's Market and SFC Farmer's Market Sunset Valley; from 9:30am to 10:30am Yoga At The Springs; from 10am to 11am free plant propagation class ; from 10am to 11am free chicken keeping class; from 10am to 12pm Greenbelt Trash Cleanup. Sunday, Jun 23 from 12:30pm to 4pm Data For Good ATX is hosting "Data For Good Day" at Galvanize to promote data-informed solutions for Austinites.
ABC Home and Commercial Services has some great tips to keep your environment safe and fire ant free. Seal all exterior holes, trim trees, schedule regular pest services - call ABC today!
Austin Clubhouse supports members following crisis with employment, housing, education, and wellness. Visit their website or attend a weekly employment meeting Wednesdays at 3:30pm to learn more about their services.
InStep, the Birkenstock Store, is offering an Anuschka hand-painted leather coin purse gift with any Täōs purchase. Go get yours at the Gateway Courtyard or The Triangle whiles supplies last!
Need an answer to a simple legal question? Call LegalLine, supported by the Lawyer Referral Service of Central Texas, at 512-472-8303 from 5:30pm to 7:30pm on the first Tuesday of every month for free legal advice. Lawyers will be available to answer your legal questions or get a referral to an appropriate community organization.
Navidad Farms is still your place for fresh pecans, tamales, and gifts. Although they closed their retail location, they've found a situation that they think will work. Support them at the next Wimberley Market Days on Jul 6. Pre-order pecans and tamales on the new website or choose the 'SUMMER TAMALE PICKUP" option by Friday Jun 28, just in time for the 4th of July. Gifts and cards are still available at the Postal Annex in Oak Hill.
Waterloo is hosting a plethora of artists performing the blues, soul, folk, rock, and high energy melodies. Jun 20 at 5pm Eric Tessmer , Jun 21 at 5pm Shiner Beer Presents...Will Beeley, Jun 24 at 5pm Michael Bain, Jul 9 at 5pm The Posies, Jul 15 at 5pm Rosie Flores. Enjoy all the live music Austin has to offer!
Business Success Center is hosting some great July events. BOSS-Talk, Jul 11 from 12p to 1pm: Live interview with entrepreneur Gary Hoover, Bookstop and The Reference Press founder, plus online presentation from BSC CEO Jan Triplett "Networking Strategies"; Money Sources Take 2, Jul 11 from 7pm to 8:30pm: Discuss where the money is and how can you get some for your startup or expansion needs; BSC Practical MBA™ Success Cohort, Jul 15 from 11:30am to 1pm: Come and share your business wisdom and a recent success in 5 minutes! FREE plus $10 to defray the cost of room. Find more BSC events here.
Be a part of HAAM Day, Sep 24! Austinites will enjoy over 200 live music performances at a variety of locations in and around Austin, all with the goal of supporting the health of Austin musicians. Sign up to sponsor, volunteer or play HAMM Day!
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The Business Success Center is hosting the Success Lab Meetup, Jun 13 from 7pm to 8:30pm, MVS: Most Valuable Sales – how to choose between most accessible or most lucrative leads. Talk with experts about how to make your sales follow-up decisions and the best use of your time and resources.
Austin EcoNetwork is on a mission to build a more sustainable and engaged Austin by focusing on lobbying City Council, creating nature preserves, helping to write Austin’s Community Climate Plan, plus more to come! Here’s where you come in. Help Austin EcoNetwork build a unique community resource by taking this survey, which gets you a $10 gift card toward future membership!
From building your massage therapy skills to finding a job to getting in some yoga, The Lauterstein-Conway Massage School has you covered! Here are Friday’s events. Massage Therapy Job Fair, Jun 14 from 2pm to 4pm; Therapeutic Yoga - every Friday at 10am; Jason Bratcher presents a LomiLomi Demo, Hawaiian Temple Bodywork, Jun 14 from 11:30am to 12pm.
Waterloo Records is ready to get you dancin' this week! Jamestown Revival, Jun 13 at 5pm - Pre-order Jamestown Revival’s new album San Isabel (CD or LP) in person at Waterloo Records to receive one FREE guaranteed-admission wristband for the in-store. Calliope Musicals, Jun 14 at 5:30pm - Dance and sweat to their new LP, Color/Sweat!
Twenty-nine years ago, over 800 Austinites protested and beat the proposed 4,000 acre "Barton Creek PUD" development, sparking the "Save Our Springs" movement. Take a dip in the waters and a dip into your pocketbook to help fund continued education, advocacy and citizen action necessary to save this unique, local, and rapidly growing environment. Donate here.
Check out what’s new at the Vortex. black girl love: an adaptation project, a choreo-poem that captures the mundane and precious stories of black queer women and non-binary people from Anondra “Kat” Williams' book of short stories and poetry, from Jun 7 to Jun 22 at 8:30pm. Flyin West, the 1898 story of several African-American female pioneers who settled together in the all-black town of Nicodemus, Kansas, Jun 8 at 3pm.
Lions Krav Maga is offering great deals for families, teachers, and students. Parent/Child Krav Maga Class Jun 9 from 3pm to 4:30pm $29.99 per adult (children attend free!). Save over $150 for Teacher/Student Unlimited Membership for the summer, May 1 to Aug 1 pro-rated. Learn techniques to protect yourself and those you care about.
Business Success Center’s June events: BSC Practical MBA™ Success Lab - “Most Valuable Sales” how to make the best sales follow-up decisions, Jun 13 from 7pm to 8:30pm at the Business Success Center; BSC Success Cohort - “Doing Business with the City” with speaker, Yolanda Miller, City of Austin Purchasing Office on Jun 17 from 12pm to 1pm.
Malvern Books has an eventful week for you. Readings with Micah Bateman, Ash Smith, Daniel Eduardo Ruiz, and Matthew Klane Jun 6 at 7pm; S. Kirk Walsh’s fiction workshop writers Jun 7 at 7pm; Critics Corner Book Club Jun 8 at 1:30pm; Lance Myers’s Why So Much? book launch Jun 8 at 7pm; Austin Writers Roulette Jun 9 at 4pm.
Kerby Lane is ready to fill your belly with pancakes! The Peanut Butter Banana Nutella Pancake Special is on for 2 weeks as part of the Summer 2019 Pancake Lineup. And don’t fret there are vegan and gluten free options. YAY pancakes!!
The Lauterstein-Conway Massage School is offering an Advanced Program to deepen your skills and understanding of massage therapy. The small class starts this Friday, Jun 7, with Zero Balancing I and a $250 textbook voucher.
End of an Ear is hosting some great behind-the-scenes talks this month. Fable Records’ Michael and Laura Mordecai on Jun 14 at 6pm and Mort Garson "Mother Earth's Plantasia" on Jun 21 at 6pm. Sounds good to me!
Ride Austin gave Austinites a huge “Thank you!” at their recent Round-up Reception, where they distributed over $55,000 in donations from this year alone. Well done, Austin riders! Keep on riding and supporting your local charities.
BookPeople is proud to welcome David Sedaris back to the store on Jun 14 at 6pm for the paperback release of his newest story collection, Calypso. With Calypso, Sedaris sets his formidable powers of observation toward middle age and mortality. Make no mistake: these stories are very, very funny--it's a book that can make you laugh 'til you snort, the way only family can.
Waterloo Records has some great shows coming up. Wade Bowen on May 28 at 5pm, Shy Beast May 30 at 5pm, Christelle Bofale Jun 3 at 5pm, Los Coast Jun 6 at 5pm, Big Top Jun 10 at 5pm, Jamestown Revival Jun 13 at 5pm, Calliope Musicals Jun 14 at 5:30pm, Highways & Heart Attacks Jun 21 at 5pm, and Michael Bain Jun 24 at 5pm. Whew!
Join Save Our Springs and their new Eco-Tour Guide and budding Greenbelt Expert, Edward Amirault, for a guided hike and swim this Sunday, Jun 2 from 9:30 to 12:30. Learn about the history, ecology and hydrogeology of Barton Creek and the Edwards Aquifer, and how they are intimately related to Barton Springs! $15 suggested donation to SOS Alliance will reserve your spot (type "Trail Hike" " in the comments section). Limit 12 hikers.
Scottish Rite Theater presents Once Upon a Whaaa?! Saturdays and Sundays Jun 1 through Jun 30. Ingredients: 1 classic story, myth or fairy tale, 1 group of expert improvisers,
1 audience full of great ideas. Combine all ingredients and mix together until you have a fully improvised mashup of some of our favorite classic stories and a totally new hilarious story!a
Think Big Program is offering a webinar series that will help you master networking with ease. What should you say after "Hi, my name is..." at a networking event? You don't have to feel like a pushy salesman and you don't have to feel awkward in your introductions either.
ABC Home and Commercial Services is your local source to help with that pesky wood rot. Call ABC today about Handyman services and $50 off wood replacement!
End of an Ear is excited to present Fable Records on Jun 14 at 6pm as owners Michael Mordecai and Laura Mordecai give a short talk about this historic Austin label which started in the early 1970s. The early trilogy (see the preorder info) is now being officially reissued via Jazzman Records in the UK and Jun 14 is the release date.
The Health Alliance for Austin Musician's Corporate Battle of the Bands is less than a month away - May 31 at ACL Live at the Moody Theater. This is the 12th annual event and hope you'll join in to watch some of Austin's companies battle it out on the legendary ACL Live stage. There are limited sponsorship opportunities still available. Email rikki@myhaam.org for more info. For more details on the event, visit the event page to get your tickets and vote for your Fan Favorite Band!
Freestyle Language Center is having a Flash Sale! For a very limited time (3 days!) courses are now only $400. Don't miss out on your chance to build proficiency this summer. Plus! Register with Flash Sale & Get FREE Expressions eBook with common idioms and expressions, complete with audio! Check out all of their offerings and summer class schedule here.a
On Monday May 20 from 12pm to 1pm the Business Success Center will be hosting a BSC Cohort: MiniTrends & Alligator Wrangling. Have you ever met an Alligator Wrangler? How about one who can also see into the future as well as drain the swamps. Carrie Vanston, creator of The Energizing Leadership Group and co-author of the award-winning MiniTrends book, will talk about how to make your life as an Owner and Leader better for you and your staff. Come early if you want to eat and sit with our speaker. The meeting is free but please be prepared to spend at least $10 to defray the cost of the room.
The Vortex always has an amazing lineup of shows and this beautiful spring season is no exception. Robi Polgar Live on May 4, Beto & Beyond + Honey Son Live on May 5, Evil Modern Trio Live on May 6 and Trivia with Geeks Who Drink on May 7.
Every one love chocolate covered strawberries but no one deserves this sweet treat more than Mom. Don't forget to thank Mom with chocolate-covered organic strawberries on Mother's Day! Grab a dozen from People's RX to spoil her and get a single yourself for a special treat!
Mother's Day is almost here! And Chez Zee still has options open to help treat your mom like a queen. Bring Mom to Dinner. Or Saturday Brunch! Call 512.454.2666 for reservations. Or online at www.chezzee.com They're saving a chair for you and mom!
This month's issue for Business Success Center's Practical MBA™ Success Lab is: Money Sources. They will discuss where and how can you get some for your startup or expansion needs with facilitator experts and members of the Profit Mover Advisory Team™. Join May 9 from 7 to 9pm. RSVP here.
Malvern Books has a plethora of great events coming up this week, including the the Rio Review Release party on May 8 at 7pm where they will host a fun-filled gathering where students, writers, and creative minds alike come together to celebrate the publication of the newest anthology of ACC’s Student Literary and Arts Journal, The Rio Review.
Just a reminder that Clayworks Springtime Open Studio is May 3 and 4 from 11am-4pm. The studio is at 1209 E. 6th Street here in Austin behind Volcom. Enter via street-facing gate and come on back, or via rear alley entrance. Enjoy a sparkling beverage and a 15% discount on everything. They would love to see you.
ABC Home and Commercial is running a great special - garbage disposal replacement for only $279! Running through May 31, it includes parts, labor and warranty. Call their office today for details.
Did you know that BookPeople does school bookfairs, too? They've been growing our bookfair program over the last few years to bring books, gift items, and specialized recommendations to your school! Want to see a BookPeople bookfair at your child's school? Talk to your school librarian pr to Bookfairs Manager Ellen Greene at schools@bookpeople.com.
Birthday cake pancakes are this week's special at Kerbey Lane Cafe. Match made in heaven! While you're there, check out their new spring menu. With specials like Huevos Motulenos, featuring pulled pork, over-hard eggs, roasted roja sauce, green peas, queso fresco, cilantro, onions, avocado, and refried black beans served between two corn tortillas, you can't go wrong.
Join Studio Mantra for a Healing the Chakras Through Dance, Mantra & Vibration workshop on May 4 from 4:30-6:00pm. For a scant $25 investment, Jacqueline will lead you in chanting Sanskrit mantras that will encourage each chakra to open and release. Come prepared to loosen up, laugh, restore your nervous system and enjoy the magnificence of your body.
The whole family will be egg-cited when you cater your Easter feast with Pok-e-jos! Order self-serve catering and pick it up - just in time for Easter! You tell them what you want and for how many and when you need to pick it up and they will have it waiting for you. Delicious and convenient!
You may have missed Texas Independence Day in March but there's still some April fun to be had with San Jacinto Day, Apr 21. Join Business Success Center as Tweed Scott, author of Texas in Her Own Words, explains about the extra "T” chromosome we Texans have. If you don't know what San Jacinto Day is — he'll tell you about that, too! Event is Apr 15 at noon. Bring cards to share and put on our attendee table. The meeting is free but please be prepared to spend at least $10 to defray the cost of the room.
Austin Scottish Rite Theater presents Walden, a staged reading, by Amy Berryman on Apr 19 at 8pm. This show is free but donations are appreciated. This staged reading with Sarah Danko, Delanté Keys, and Megan Moore Ortiz is directed by Delanté Keys.
Monday, Apr 1 at 7pm you'd be a fool to miss celebrating the release of the second volume of Marfa-based NECK journal at Malvern Books. They will be featuring readings from Travis Klunick, Caroline Kanner, Corey Miller, and Katherine Noble.
Kerbey Lane is excited to announce their new Spring menu. With items like the Strawberry Fields Salad, you can't go wrong. Order your favorite glass of white wine to pair with it and you'll forget winter ever happened! Browse the full Spring menu on their website and be sure to check out their pancake of the week (nutella, anyone?).
If you're disappointed that you missed the Cheese-y Bus Tour from Antonelli's Cheese Shop and your chance to visit a goat farm for cuddles and a tasting, a distillery for a tour and a tasting, and have lots of tastings on the bus, then fear not. They are hosting a second round on Apr 27. There's still time to get in on the fun. Register today.
Austin Scottish Rite Theater presents Treasure Island in the Bay of Bengal Apr 6-28. Enjoy pirate adventure like you’ve never seen before! Treasure Island in the Bay of Bengal is a favorite English classic with a Bollywood twist. The Sacred Cowgirls, Devi Dance Company, and Austin Scottish Rite Theater present music, dance, and action on the high seas! Yarrr!
Join BookPeople to hear Nathaniel Rich in conversation with Texas Monthly's Eric Benson as they discuss Rich's new book, Losing Earth on Apr 16 at 7pm. The book expands upon Rich's article for The New York Times Magazine about climate change, focusing on the scientists who risked their careers to fight for making changes that would prevent more damage. This event will be held on the 15th floor of 816 Congress Ave.
Bloomers and Frocks is hosting a store-wide sale during the South First Sip and Stroll on Apr 6 from noon to 5pm. The entire store will be B2G1F. Plus they will be serving up some lovely beverages while you shop and they've just restocked the shop with hundreds of new items. Time to freshen up your spring wardrobe, grab your Easter and prom dresses, and complete your outfits for Lonestar RoundUp.
Navidad Farms has new spring and summer store hours. During the spring and summer they will be closed on Mondays! New hours are Tuesday through Saturday from 10:00am-4:00pm. They will also probably be open on Sundays but it's worth a call first (hours will be on answering machine). More info on their brand spanking new website here!
End of an Ear is getting ready for Record Store Day on Apr 13! They've also got two live music events in-store in April: She Sir at 5pm on Mar 31 (to celebrate the release of "Ways A Season") and Adam Ostrar at 4pm on Apr 7th (celebrating his second solo record "The Worried Coat")
The SOS Alliance is happy to report that Barton Springs University has been rescheduled! After 2 rain outs last summer, the new spring date is Apr 23 for a full day of learning and hands on activities at Barton Springs Pool. Learn more here. Over 800 high school students will be attending but the event is free and open to the public. They will be taking public reservations for the hands on activities soon so stay tuned!
The Spring season is a time for growth, change and new opportunities...and Studio Mantra is welcoming this springtime energy with open arms! They've added some new classes, changed a few of the class names and are hosting many new workshops that they've never hosted before! Check it all out on their website.
Right now at HatBox: A Modern Haberdashery, all AIBA visitors a discount on their signature line of Ecuadorian handwoven Panama Hats! Pick up a bottle of Lauri's Straw Hat Tonic for 10% off and restore the life your hat year after year! Also get 15% off Hatbox Signature Panama Straw Hats priced over $100. Deal runs from Apr 20 to Jul 30 - mention AIBA when you're there!
Spring means lots of beautiful weather and lots of yardwork! Shorten your to-do list with help from ABC Home & Commercial. They are offering $25 off a variety of lawn services like mowing, fertilization, leaf bagging and more. They even schedule appointments on Saturdays - win/win!
Its a Great Outdoors Garden Party and this month their focus is on sustainable Garden-to-Table Micro-Farming! Join them on Mar 9 at 11am for Micro-Farming 101: Honey, Eggs, & Sustainability. Admission is free and the event is open to the public. You may never have to buy honey or eggs from the store again!
You know how important it is to have a strong brand, especially online. The problem is you’re too busy to tackle the project or don’t know where to start. Maybe it’s a mixture of both. Acuity Thinking understands how overwhelming and frustrating it feels. Join them for a Lunch and Learn Workshop on Mar 5 at noon and gain confidence that you can get this under control. RSVP here.
BookPeople is proud to announce Wendy Davis as moderator for our event with New York Times bestselling author Laurie Halse Anderson! The two will be discussing Anderson's new book, SHOUT-- a searing, poetic memoir for the #MeToo era. Join this unforgettable event on Apr 5 at 6pm at the Central Presbyterian Church.
The Austin Massage Academy provided sports massage therapy sessions to the players of Team USA in preparation for the Americas Rugby Championship match with Brazil in February 2019. Get some of this world class treatment at the student massage clinic at the Austin Massage Academy. The clinic is open to the public and 60 minute sessions are priced much lower than traditional massage spas. Working with organizations such as USA Rugby provides students exposure to sports massage careers and provides unique experiences.
The People's RX Deli menu is expanding and we can't wait to try the new items! Get your favorite sandwich made on Keto Bread, or try the Peoples Power Bites for an afternoon pick me up. And be on the lookout for new soup and new juices–arriving soon! As always, check out the Cultivate Wellness podcast. This month on the blog, find more info about specialty diets like gluten-free, keto, and paleo.
BOSS-Talks is a monthly growth program from the Business Success Center that brings experts to discuss, create connections, encourage, and showcase amazing and inspiring people. Upcoming events include: BOSS-Talks Inspiration on Mar 14 from 12:00pm-1:00pm with Karen Hiltz, Ph.D., BOSS-Talks Success Lab on Mar 14 from 7pm-8pm at the BSC with Jan Triplett, and SBA Loans and More on Mar 18 at 12pm with Eric Spencer, SBA Development Officer for our region. Details and RSVP here.
Mariposas Spanish School is hosting their 15th Annual Summer Camp and is now enrolling! Weeks 1 is Jun 3-7 and week 2 is Jun 10-14. It's not just Spanish camp... The children will have a blast learning Spanish through outdoor games, yoga, story time, cultural activities, cooking, music, dance and art. At our camps, children are acquiring Spanish language skills while learning about the Latin culture through fun, hands-on activities. Located in central Austin, camp is open to kids ages 2 to 10.
Get these reservations in now for Easter Sunday at Chez Zee! It's the perfect time to gather your loved ones! Easter Sunday is Apr 21 and reservations are still open for brunch or dinner. Or come for Saturday Brunch. Live music, face painting, balloon artists, they will have it all. And don't forget to pre-order your Crème Brûlée French Toast, Cupcakes or other delectable desserts! Call today 512-454-2666.
What better way to celebrate Mardi Gras than with a King Cake pancake from Kerby Lane Cafe. Unlike typical pancake specials, this King Cake special will be running through Tuesday Mar 6 in celebration of Fat Tuesday. Available Feb 26 at 10 AM at all eight of Kerbey Lane Austin locations. Gluten and dairy not your thing? No worries. Also available are a Vegan King Pancake and a Gluten Free King Pancake.
Get ready to Amplify Austin Clubhouse - your favorite mental health community organization! Their programs promote equity, self-sufficiency and independence for all with a focus on the person, not the diagnoses. If you donate HERE, from now until Mar 1 at 6pm, their amazing partners, the St. David's Foundation and the Lola Wright Foundation are matching funds to help fund a new transit van, a community garden and healthy meals. Thanks so much!
Waterloo Records is celebrating Love Austin Music Month! For the month of February, mention "I love Austin music" or "I love KUTX" to your cashier for 20% off Austin artist's albums! (excludes sale-priced items). We LOVE this idea - go shopping!
In keeping with all things Valentine's Day, this week's pancake of the week at Kerbey Lane Cafe is Chocolate Covered Strawberry! It will be available through Feb 19 at all 8 Austin locations. Also available: Vegan Chocolate Covered Strawberry | Gluten Free Chocolate Covered Strawberry. And in keeping with LOVE, proceeds from all Chocolate Covered Strawberry Pancakes benefit Central Texas Food Bank. We love it!
Valentine's Day shouldn't be just one day! To make sure everyone has a chance to get Chocolate Covered Strawberries, Amy's Ice Creams will have chocolate covered strawberries available through the Feb 15! Last year they sold out, so the only way to guarantee your order (even for the the day AFTER the big day) is by creating a reservation.
The Great Outdoors is happy to be hosting the 2nd Annual Presidents Day Fountain Sale from Feb 15 through Feb 19. Deep discounts of 20 to 50% off of premium fountains for you home and garden from brands like Masarelli, Fiore, Henri, and more! This is your chance to buy the fountain of your dreams. Bring the whole family, you will not want to miss these prices!
On Feb 15 at 7pm., BookPeople is thrilled to welcome Angie Thomas, award winning author of The Hate You Give. Her new book is titled On the Come Up. Buy your tickets now to make sure you're there to hear her and get your copy of her next masterpiece signed.
Imagine reinventing the way you print. You could print faster, use less energy, with more efficiency and less cost. Now you can with revolutionary HP PageWide technology from Longhorn Office Products. Longhorn is a full line office supply dealer, ready to help your business do business. Longhorn Office Products sell office products, janitorial supplies, office furniture and ad specialties.
Chez Zee has reservations open for Valentine's Day with live music all night long. Valentine's dinner specials will be available all weekend long. On Valentine's Day, they welcome Fernando Miramon and Kris Barnes in the Gallery until 10pm and Pam Hart and Dr. James Polk and Dianne Donovan with Mitch Watkins and John Fremgen in the restaurant all evening. Talk about romantic!
You know how important it is to have a strong brand, especially online. The problem is you’re too busy to tackle the project or don’t know where to start. Maybe it’s a mixture of both. Acuity Thinking understands how overwhelming and frustrating it feels. Join them for a Lunch and Learn Workshop on Mar 5 at noon and gain confidence that you can get this under control. RSVP here.
Join ClayWorks Studio/Gallery on Feb 9 from 1 to 4pm for cookies, chocolate, and clay. They'll be outside working and happy to talk about the whole process. Everything will be at least 15% off, but they will also have discounts as deep as 50% for certain items. Stop by to get something for yourself or for your love. As always, there will be a clay play table for the kids!
Amplify Austin Day, an annual day of online giving, is quickly approaching, Feb 28 to Mar 1, and the Health Alliance for Austin Musicians needs your help in making their campaign a success! The 24-hour period, beginning at 6 p.m. CST, provides an easy and fun way for our community to support all of the great causes in Austin. It's easy to #HAAMplify Austin - you can even start now!
What is it you’re passionate about? What keeps you up at night and gets you up early, excited to go out there and go do? Which news stories make your blood boil? Austin EcoNetwork wants to remind you that now si your chance to make a difference… right here in Austin by applying to serve on one of the City of Austin’s boards or commissions. Learn more on their latest blog post.
The long-awaited sequel to Margaret Atwood's The Handmaid's Tale is coming this fall, and the cover image was just released! Atwood told EW, “The cover is simple and elegant, yet with a concealed puzzle. The back is the front, the front is the back. It’s like the tapestry done by Mary, Queen of Scots: In My End Is My Beginning.” The book will release Sept 10, but you can pre-order now at BookPeople.
At End of an Ear, you can place preorders at the shop or online. For local pickup - use the discount code "LOCAL" when checking out and we will have it ready for pickup at the shop on release day. Some releases on the horizon include Jessica Pratt "Quiet Signs" on Feb 9, Boy Harsher "Careful" on Feb 1, Panda Bear "Buoys" on Feb 8, and Homeshake "Helium" on Feb 15.
Spark joy this Valentine's Day with chocolate-covered, local, organic strawberries from People's RX! Order them now at your favorite Peoples Deli location. Also People's RX is happy to introduce The Cultivate Wellness podcast! Listen along as each week brings a new interview with leading-edge authors and practitioners in the world of holistic health and wellness. Find more on the podcast here.
Does this cold weather make you crave a hot breakfast? Kerbey Lane understands and is ready to help with their weekly pancake specials. This week is the
Carrot Cake Pancake - yes please) and its available starting Jan 29 at 10 AM at all 8 of their Austin locations. Also available: vegan cranberry walnut and gluten free cranberry walnut.
Scottish Rite Theater is excited to host a new show Rap Unzel: an original musical adaption of the classic tale of Rapunzel, collaboratively written by Jeremy Rashad Brown and Deanna Belardinelli with music by SaulPaul. A story for all ages about #BlackBoyJoy and Rap's journey of self-care and hair! Show will run Feb 9 - Mar 3. Buy tickets here.
New podcast alert! The latest episodes of the Nature In The City podcast, produced by the Austin EcoNetwork and sponsored by the City of Austin Development Services Department, are now available online for your listening pleasure. Episode #10 (Sustainable Agriculture and the American Family Farm) as well as Episode #11 (Sustainability, Environmental Ecology, and Urban Ecology) were recently posted on AustinEcoNetwork.com. Stay informed!
Lauterstein-Conway Massage School offers online booking. Scheduling your next massage in advance increases the odds of you putting it on your calendar and keeping the appointment and prebooking allows the massage organization to hold you accountable for showing up. Consistent care is important. Massage works best to support health when it is regularly implemented. Book today!
Business Success Center will host BOSS-Talks with Entrepreneur Juan Pablo Mondragon on Feb 2 from 12pm-1pm. Juan Pablo Mondragon is Liquid Capital. He helps others get what they need for their business. Stay after the interview for our BOSS-Talks Tool, "The Role of Stakeholders in Success" with Jan Triplett, Ph.D. Join this meeting from your computer, tablet or smartphone here or dial in at 872-240-3412 access code: 880-296-805.
How big is your list of "Honey-Dos"? ABC Home & Commercial can help you shrink the list no matter how long it is. Call their office today for details about our full & half day blocks of time with a handyman specialist. What a treat!
RideAustin is your local nonprofit rideshare - built for Austin by Austin! They pay drivers fairly and do not take large percentages because after all, drivers are putting in the work! Riders can expect fair prices and smaller surge prices, making them the affordable option. When you choose to RideAustin you: support local, contribute to the sustainability of Austin, and can choose to round Up your fare to help other local non-profits that directly benefit the community, Win, win, win!
Austin Clubhouse is having its first quarterly employment dinner of the year! You are invited to come join them for an evening of celebrating all of their members who are working or pursuing work. It will be Thursday, January 24th from 5pm-8pm.
Navidad Farms normally has quality fresh pecans until May or June but you never know how long they will last! PLEASE CALL FIRST if you're heading out for fresh pecans...it will be on answering machine DAILY if they are on the shelf or not. Please note their new store hours: Tues to Sat 10am to 4pm.
Texas Coffee Traders is a long time fixture on the ever changing east side of Austin. But did you know you could also grab your favorite bag of beans at Downtown Farmer's Market, the Sunset Valley Farmer's Market, and the Hope Farmer's Market? They are all over the place! Columbia beans are 5% off for the whole month of January. Get some!
Want to do business with Dell? Join in on Jan 21 at noon and meet Darlene Owens, Senior Manager of Global Supplier Diversity to learn how! This event will start right at noon so please be on time. The meeting is free but please be prepared to spend at least $10 to defray the cost of the room. This is a program of the Austin Small Biz Success Meetup and the Business Success Center but everyone is welcome. RSVP here.
Attention all local bookstore lovers - BookPeople new store hours! Starting Jan 2 their new store hours are 9am-10pm daily. Stop by to kick off 2019 with a great read, a copy of the local paper or a fantastic cup of coffee. Peruse their amazing calendar of events while you're there - always something happening at BookPeople!
Whether you've resolved to be healthy or you're rolling into January livin' the high life, Antonelli's Cheese Shop has you covered on fun, new tastings in their charming 110-year old Cheese House. Here's some of their upcoming classes: Cheese Date Night on Jan 18, Health Benefits of Cheese on Jan 23, and Perfect Pairings: Girl Scout Cookies & Cheese Jan 28.
Waterloo Records is excited about these upcoming in-store performances. Calpurnia on Jan 12, Joan of Arc on Jan 18, Hunt Sales on Jan 24, Parker Gispert on Jan 25, A. Sinclair on Jan 28, Rebecca Loebe on Jan 29, The Bright Light Social Hour on Feb 1, Mamahawk on Feb 8 and Moving Panoramas on Feb 22. Whew!
Don't miss out on this January promotion! Order the 3-Day Seasonal Cleanse from People's RX and get a FREE Berry Kick or King Kalesmoothie! Their raw, organic PharmFresh juices, awesome smoothies and veggie broth make it pretty delicious, if they do say so their selves. Check out their other great cleanse options, new bone broths, and as always, super events and promos!
Calling all Texas Brides ... celebrate in vintage fashion on Jan 12 from 12-5pm! For one afternoon only, Bloomers and Frocks is pairing up with Amelia's Retro Vogue and Deirdre Darling to bring the best vintage bridal gowns, alternative wedding dresses, bridesmaids dresses, vintage headpieces and jewels, and vintage lingerie all in one place. Bubbles and personal service provided. Bring your friends and make an afternoon fulfilling your bridal vision.
This Saturday, Jan 12, KOOP Radio will be celebrating 24 years of community radio. Join them at the Spider House Ballroom for some great music, a silent auction, cake and an opportunity to hang out with some of your KOOP friends. Feeling special? Get a VIP Ticket and you'll be treated to a private show with Monte Warden and the Dangerous Few, pizza from the good folks at East Side Pies, a commemorative 24th birthday t-shirt from Fine Southern Gentlemen, and a KOOP album tote full of goodies!
Join Freestyle Language Center for their Spring Open House on Jan 10 from 6pm-8pm. Here you will learn more about their spring Game-Changer, meet their teachers and learn more about their innovative and effective curriculum, learn about their upgraded online platform; how to "Bridge the Gap", and register with a deal and grab FREE swag! RSVP Today!
Last minute holiday shopping? Need a unique New Years card to send to friends, family or your clients? Stand out with custom wrapping paper or holiday cards from Miller IDS to complete any of the great gifts you've got in mind!
You've put a portion of your hard-earned income into a flexible savings account (FSA), health savings account (HSA), or health reimbursement arrangement (HRA) to save money- tax-free. It's important to make the most of the funds you have already allocated. Massage Therapy & yoga from Studio Mantra can be eligible as a medical expense - as long as a physician recommends it with a written prescription.
Warm wishes (and cold ice cream) to you and your family this holiday season from Amy's Ice Creams! Is your gift list long? Make it shorter with Amy's 2018 Holiday Collection. Buy any gift from their Holiday Collection and receive 20% OFF. Including Gift Certificates! Move fast because this deal ends on Dec 16!
Get a great deal on AC repair in the off season! ABC Home and Commercial is running an amazing off season sale on Lennox units - best deals you will see all year! It is hard to think about your cooling system when it's chilly outside but this deal is too good to pass up.
Send Popcorn Tins to all your best clients and add your company logo for a personal POP! Cornucopia ships nationwide! From 1-1000 clients, they've got you covered. Don't miss your chance to pre-order & save 15% - order online or call today 512-477-2676. Coupon code: EarlyBird. Not valid on sale items.
How does a psychologist grow a business? Learn more from this inspiring entrepreneur, licensed psychologist Alissa Sherry, CEO of Legal Consensus at BOSS Talks from the Business Success Center. This webinar will be held Dec 6 from 12pm to 1pm. Then stay after the interview for our BOSS-Talks Tool, "Saying "No" to Networking" with Jan Triplett, Ph.D.
Some of our favorite local authors are offering signed, personalized books through BookPeople for this holiday season. There's a wide variety here -- for history buffs, nerds, those who need a laugh, and those who just need a great novel.
Check out what's below and place your order online by December 7th to get these signed, personalized and sent to you!
The Health Alliance for Austin Musicians continues to experience significant membership growth year after year, and with that comes the continued worry of raising enough funds to keep up. Thankfully, they have had several anonymous donors approach us with a matching gift of $100,000 and they're hoping that supporters will step up and help us reach that goal! Give now and DOUBLE your gift with this pledge! Help keep our musicians alive and well.
Antonelli's Cheese Shop's last #CharitableCheeseCause for the year is the annual Beer & Cheese Pairing at (512)Brewing benefiting Slow Food Austin, held Dec 13 at 6:30pm. Slow Food Austin celebrates food that is "good, clean, and fair." Get your tickets now as the event is almost sold out! Cheese and beer and a good cause - yes!
End of an Ear takes pre-orders at the shop or online so you can always be the first to own that killer album. For local pickup - use the code "LOCAL" and they will have it ready for pickup at the shop on release day. Sometimes you get a sweet little gift, like the first 5 people to pre-order Mineral "One Day When We Are Young" get a free ticket to see them perform at Mohawk on Feb 14th.
Enjoy a free gift of jewelry with any purchase of $100 or more from InStep! These adorable delicate Texas pieces make great stocking stuffers. Offer good though Dec 2. Limit one per customer while supplies last, applicable for in-store purchases only.
Eagle Office Products has everything you need to get organized before the holidays start. From planners to fasteners to display systems to desk reference guides, they have literally have it all. Order today and get your affairs in order so you can relax during the holidays this year.
The Austin Clubhouse Donor Appreciation Event will take place Nov 28 from 5 to 7pm at Kendra Scott, 1701 S Congress Ave, Austin, TX, 78704. Come out and enjoy sips, sweets, and supporting a great cause! 20% of proceeds go right to the Clubhouse. If you're unable to join the party, please consider making a holiday donation in support of Austin Clubhouse at https://austinclubhouse.org/donate.
The Lauterstein-Conway Massage School is offering 10% off massages for Cyber Monday. Use code CYBERSALE2018 for 10% off online massage gift certificate purchases. What a great way to take care of everyone on your list by gifting the amazing experience of a massage! Plus, when you shop small, local businesses, your purchase is more than a transaction.
On Dec 1 and 2, Waterloo Records is hosting a Holiday Market! They will have a fun filled weekend with a sidewalk sale, holiday DJs starting Sunday at 2:30pm and the Austin School of Rock will perform Sunday at 5pm. Thousands of used LPs, 45s, CDs and DVDs will be on sale! Pop Figure toy sale!! Bring the family and introduce them to the joy of record shopping! Also, Nov 26 is CYBER MONDAY and that means FREE shipping on all online orders!
Each Thanksgiving morning at Studio Mantra, they share a free offering of mantra and meditation. On Nov 22 from 7:30 to 8am, enjoy a half hour of centering, chanting mantra that will close with a few sweet moments in meditation. End by declaring an intention and offering of gratitude and grace. Afterwards, enjoy a snacky, potluck breakfast, so please feel free to bring a little something to contribute! .
The Austin Clubhouse Holiday Fundraising Campaign is in full swing! As of today they have raised $215 out of their $2,000 goal! These funds will go towards Austin Clubhouse space, work, and meals during the holiday season! Help them meet this goal by donating online or in person at Austin Clubhouse or by sharing this fundraiser with your friends and family. This can be done in person, over the phone, or by email.
InStep is having a great sale on all Baggallini bags this month. From now until Nov 27, all Baggallini bags are 25% OFF. There are many items in stock, interested customers can call for styles, colors and availability - and they are happy to take phone orders.
Great ownership and and turnkey business opportunity from Sayers Real Estate Advisors. This daycare business, established in 1978 and is operating profitably today, is in the heart of a young family oriented neighborhood. Current owner has owned and operated since 2006. Please be discrete in your communication and do not contact existing employees. Just minutes from Mueller!
Richards Rodriguez & Skeith’s business and transactional lawyers are known for their creative yet practical approach to a client’s everyday business needs and the high degree of personal attention furnished to clients through direct contact with their attorneys. From ongoing outside general counsel services to guidance on a transaction-by-transaction basis, their core strength is a lean, focused teams of attorneys who craft value-added, tailor-made solutions to help clients accomplish their business objectives.
Nov 23 is RECORD STORE DAY Black Friday at Waterloo Records! Over 175 indie exclusive, limited edition releases on LP and CD. The store will open at 9am and have treat from Irene's and hot coffee. Stick around for fresh, un-picked used records (and a cooler of Lagunitas) at 2pm and hot pizza from Austin’s Pizza at 3pm. Be there!
The Lauterstein-Conway Massage School is excited to host a "Day of Massage for Cindy Anderson", a long time teacher and colleague of theirs who has been diagnosed with Stage 4 G.I.S.T. cancer. During this fund-raising day on Nov 13, contributions can be made from each person or employer individually, wherever you may be, and via the gofundme campaign that has been started by Cindy’s friends and family.
Autumn is the best at Assistance League of Austin. Featuring jackets for women, maternity clothes, boots, vinyl/records/45s. Also going fast is everything Halloween and Thanksgiving for 75% off. The Holiday Preview Party will be Nov 6 from 5:30 to 7:30pm and tickets are on sale now! $10 cash or $13 at the door.
Link & Pin Gallery is hosting five outstanding local artists and one collective this year in the 2018 East Austin Studio Tour. Featured artists include Lyle Adair, Larry Goode, Pete Holland, Jill Robinson, Minden Ten Eyck, and the Notches Collective (Murphy McBride and Clara Newby). This show runs Nov 2-18, Gallery hours are Fri-Sat-Sun 12-4 with extended hours 11 am-6 pm during the two East Tour weekends Nov 10-11, 17-18.
Free; Nov. 3rd from 9am - 1pm
Join Studio Mantra at the Mesa Woods Shopping Center and get to know some amazing local businesses who have your health and wellness at heart! Info, samples, demos - and free chair massage. The event will be held Nov 3 from 9am to 1pm and is open to the public. A great opportunity to check out some great natural and healthy product and service providers.
What issues can arise if your business is moving, expanding or opening a new location? Richards Rodriguez & Skeith partner Jim Howicz helps prepare your business in this Business Law Breakdown. They can help you with these and many other issues your business may face as you grow and adapt to the ever changing Austin economy.
Tickets range from $40 - $125
Antonelli's Cheese Shop has some amazing classes and events lined up for November. Here is a quick overview of what's coming up: Nov 1 - Prosciutto, Salami, & Cheese...Oh My!, Nov 3 - Austin Beerworks & Antonelli's Cheese (for Austin Beer Week), Nov 6 - Cheese 101: The Seven Styles of Cheese, Nov 8 - Cheese 101: The Seven Styles of Cheese, Nov 13 - Thanksgiving Holiday Pairings, Nov 15 - Thanksgiving Holiday Pairings, Nov 27 - Cheese 101 benefitting Junior League's Food in Tummies. Find details and sign up here.
City of Austin hosts special event!
The City of Austin Economic Develpment Department held A Conversation with Dre London on Oct 29 from 6:30 to 8:30pm - a Free Event! Students joined us for a conversation with Dre London, Founder of London Ent. on how to navigate a career in the music industry. Discussion topics include: Ins and outs of artist management, How to create and sustain a brand, Building a company from the ground up using limited resources, Best networking practices. Details here.
No fee to participate; Space is limited
TexHealth has openings in its Premium Assistance Program for small business employees that need help getting and paying for group health insurance. There is no fee to participate and TexHealth will reimburse one-third of the total premium up to $110 for eligible employees (owners may qualify too!). Eligible employees are those earning $48,560 or less and the business Is located in Travis, Williamson, Hays, Bastrop, Burnet, Milam or Harris County. For more information please visit www.texhealthct.org or contact Jim Rodriguez at 512-524-2618 or jrodriguez@texhealthct.org.
Free; Texas Book Festival Oct 27-28
The official 2018 Texas Book Festival Weekend schedule is out and BookPeople couldn't be more excited. With two days packed full of more than 300 authors in 250+ events, including book talks and signings, live entertainment, activities and storytimes for kids, cooking demonstrations and more, there is truly something for every reader at the 2018 Texas Book Festival. Some of the favorite authors to add to your list are Jacqueline Woodson, Tommy Orange, Jose Antonio Vargas, Jamel Brinkley, & Yuyi Morales.
Nov. 6th @5:30pm; Tickets $10-13
It's truly autumn over at the Assistance League of Austin. This week they are featuring: Autumn everything, Thanksgiving decor, suede and leather, plaid for everyone, and designer shoes.Their holiday preview party is coming! Tickets are available for this 5:30 - 7:30 p.m. Nov 6 event. Please remind your cashier that you would like to purchase an early-bird ticket for $10 cash. It's a tax-free evening and all ticket proceeds help clothe Austin area children in need.
Tend Your Garden, Y'all
Fall may not seem like an ideal time to think about lawn care, considering that your grass will go dormant for the winter. However, it's the perfect time to prepare your lawn for beautiful growth next spring. Fall's cool and wetter weather helps roots develop, and taking advantage of this growing period will ensure a luscious green expanse next year. The Great Outdoors has all of the supplies and advice you could need to get set for a beautiful healthy lawn or "yarden".
Deadline: Nov 9, 2018
In the Venn diagram of people who are members/owners at Wheatsville Food Coop and people who listen to KOOP Radio, we know there is a large crossover (or "intersection" for you Venn fans). ow is the time for the Intersection to make itself heard! Wheatsville Food Co-op is reminding its members to vote for the ten final Community Action Nominee organizations who will be assigned fundraising months in 2019. KOOP is one of the selections for Community Action Nominee this year! The deadline for voting is Nov 9. To vote, or for more information about membership, you may visit Wheatsville.coop.
BIZ to BIZ; Free; Sept 11th; 7-8pm
It happens. Sometimes you get the wrong client. Now, what do you do about it? This meetup from the Business Success Center on Sept 11 from 7 to 8pm will discuss why, when and how to fire these customers. You might even be able to save the relationship and take them back when it can be win-win for you both or keep them as customers but with a better understanding. Bring your experiences, questions and concerns. Presenter Jan Triplett, Ph.D. has spent over twenty years mentoring and providing growth strategy to clients. RSVP here.
Ongoing - many items 50% off
Assistance League of Austin is ready for some boot scootin' and bargain hunting. They have boots for women, unique photo frames, tons of little black dresses, a beautiful bride doll collection and lots of brand new clothing with original labels still on! Right now men's button down shirts, LP records, vacuum cleaners and stuffed animals are 50% off. Let's go shopping!
Congratulations!
The Fowler Law Firm PC has received the top rating in the Austin Law Firm Diversity Report Card for the fourth consecutive year. This year, 10 law firms earned “A” grades for their exceptional minority recruitment, hiring and retention. The Fowler Law Firm PC is one of the smallest of the 29 law firms participating. “Our primary criterion for employment of any attorney is very different than that of many law firms,” said managing shareholder, Laura Fowler. “We make every effort to find attorneys who are not only experienced and accomplished, but also abundantly kind.” Way to go, Fowler Law Firm!
Oct 4th at 4pm
Come meet the stars of HGTV's show Home Town at BookPeople Oct 4 at 4pm. Ben and Erin Napier will be here this afternoon to sign their new memoir, Make Something Good Today, which tells us all to seek out the good in life, celebrate the beauty of family and friends, and prosper within our communities because everything we need in life to be happy, is within our grasp. Buy your event voucher now to reserve a spot in the signing line so you can meet the Napiers!
Sept 6th, 6-9pm
Bistro Vonish all about good food and good company. This Thursday, Sept 6 from 6-9pm, they'll be serving up lots of menu specials outside, along with some hors d'oeuvres inside, as they welcome some new neighbors to the hood. Join in the fundraiser for a new herbalist and artist cooperative. Hope to see you all there! The food trailer is located at 701 E 53rd St. and Bistro Vonish is always BYOB, as well as kid friendly and dog friendly.
Free; Every 1st Tues of the Month 5:30-7:30pm
Finding answers to legal questions can be difficult, but on he first Tuesday of every month, obtaining simple brief legal advice will be easy– just call LegalLine. Sponsored by the Lawyer Referral Service of Central Texas, LegalLine is a community service program staffed by attorney volunteers who answer legal questions concerning many law types– family matters, business and consumer issues, estate planning, and criminal matters. This service is bilingual (eng/span), free, anonymous, and confidential. Call 512-472-8303 for advice from local attorneys.
Biz to Biz: Promo Code: ShopLocal
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Exhibit: Sept Fri-Sat-Sun; Noon-4pm
Link & Pin Gallery presents three Austin Painters, expressing their individual impressions of the ordinary to the extraordinary historically courageous womanhood. Though difficult to choose a single example, there is a remarkable history of women rising above their circumstances to excel beyond even their own expectations. These artists bring their own unique interpretations of courage in the feminine.Reception Sept 8 from 7 to 9pm. Exhibit Sept 1-30 Fri-Sat-Sun Noon- 4pm.