20 May 2013
Posted by Lars Ranson 
Throwing a good party is an art in and of itself, and the guys at COLLABnART know how to work with their medium. Interactive installations, live community art, music, workshops, gourmet food, and an open bar were all on the bill at Thursday night’s ArtBAMF Garden Party at the CTC Garden on E Cesar...
Read more → 16 May 2013
Posted by Armand Diagle 
The weekend was supposed to be a big, wet mess all the way through, but hard rain lasted only a couple of hours on Friday, the first day of the 6th annual Pachanga Latino Music Festival at Fiesta Gardens. Even with the Friday downpour, since Austin's dirt is now impenetrable from years of drought, Saturday...
Read more → 16 May 2013
Posted by Lars Ranson 
The final night of the runway/marketplace showcase at La Zona Rosa continued a definite resort theme. From structured mini-dresses and wild tropical prints to bikinis and large hats, the vibe of the night was exotic vacation - and the tropical storm occurring outside during the runway show added to that...
Read more → 16 May 2013
Posted by Jessica Warner 
This year's Austin FOOD & WINE Festival kicked ass. It has hands down replaced the old limping food festival we were used to with one that is sleek and organized. It's given us something to look forward to for next spring and something to brag about year round. And the things about festivals...
Read more → 15 May 2013
Posted by Clayton Hodges 
Austin Psych Fest 2013 came and went, but the six year old festival’s first foray into having a campground, vendors, and large stages was not without its growing pains. Previous festivals were held in various locations around the downtown area like The Mohawk, Emo’s, and The Beauty Ballroom. It was a simple...
Read more → 11 May 2013
Posted by Shelby Chapman 
Fewer acts filled the second night of Austin Fashion Week, with Ashley Zaba from Canada unfortunately dropping out due to a family death the total came to six. Six outstanding and encompassing shows none the less. The second nights trail blazers consisted of the two least clothed collections. Lingerie...
Read more → 11 May 2013
Posted by Lisa Mejia 
For decades, Austin has been home to an assortment of brilliant people, from political figures to actors to musicians. From 2004 to 2008, David Huntsberger resided here, and used Austin’s individuality to hone his comic skills. At this year’s Moontower Comedy and Oddity Festival, Huntsberger...
Read more → 10 May 2013
Posted by Shelby Chapman 
Decked in white feathers, funky heels and long red dresses, spectators of this year's Austin Fashion Week sat eagerly, graciously sipping drinks in hand, awaiting dimming lights for the shows to start. With a hiccup's pause came the first show. Girls. Girl after girl walked the stage, with board...
Read more → 08 May 2013
Posted by Armand Diagle 
"It was the first time we got to play for people who had never seen us suck," says Matt Puckett, multi-instrumentalist for orchestral-indie band Mother Falcon, describing his excitement for the 35 Denton (formerly 35 Conferette) music festival, which was the group's first show outside of Austin, back...
Read more → 08 May 2013
Posted by Linda Hughes 
MAY Campaign runs through June 11, 2013 May 18 AMOA-Arthouse is offering free admission and activities on May 18, in celebration of the Association of Art Museum Directors' Art Museum Day, coinciding with International Museum Day. The sequin Tango Culture Society...
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