Archive for Things to Do in Austin
Farmer’s Market Gets the Boot by AISD
Sunset Valley Farmer’s Market will loose their lease this year at the Toney Burger Activity Center. The parking lot is actually owned by Austin Independent School district, the district says it will not renew the lease for the weekend market. The district feels having the market there each Saturday has a potential to cause scheduling [...]
Becker Vineyards Annual Grape Stomp
13th Annual Grape Stomp at Becker Vineyards
An iconic American television image is that of Lucy stomping grapes at the vineyard. Many vineyards have taken this image and created their own I Love Lucy Grape Stopping Event.
In previous years I have attended grape stomping events and they are always a great opportunity to get messy [...]
Austin Dining Goes Airstream
Airstreams prove to be very versatile and popular in the Austin restaurant scene.
You may have noticed more and more airstream and trailers popping up in Austin that serve everything from tacos to cup cakes.
Taco trailers have always been a special “whole in the wall” dining experience. But Austenites are now seeing “trailer dining” becoming a [...]
Going Green with Used Books
Recycled Reads contributes to Austin’s continued efforts to go green.
Used bookstores are by no means a new concept. And I for one have always treasured the local used book shop. Growing up in Midland, Texas I fondly remember my mother and I buying and trading our books at Friends of the Library. It was such [...]
From Estate Homes to Estate Inns
Austin is home to some of the most interesting Estate Homes that have recently become Estate Inn’s and Bed and Breakfasts.
It’s no secret Central Texas has a variety of popular bed and breakfast locations. Austin Texas is no stranger to this quaint concept. As a favorite tourism spot amongst Texans and an increasing national hot [...]
