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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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Have an issue but don’t have time to talk on the phone? ABC Home and Commercial Services has a chat feature to ask questions or order products and services. Chat about that rat!
Need to protect your office? BestLine Solutions offers high definition video surveillance. Call today for a free security needs analysis!
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.