http://www.austinbloggers.org/ Articles about Austin, blogged by our members. en-us webmaster@austinbloggers.org Tue, 09 Feb 2010 07:31:56 GMT http://www.austinbloggers.org/graphics/abbadge.png http://www.austinbloggers.org/ 88 33 http://www.beertownaustin.com/over-a-pint/over-a-pint-episode-18-with-uncle-billys/ Welcome welcome to our 18th Over a Pint. This one was shared with Mr. Brian Peters of Live Oak, Bitter... (via BeerTownAustin) entry:12992@austinbloggers.org http://pauloveisi.wordpress.com/2010/02/08/friends-of-the-cactus-cafe-formation-press-release/ Members of SaveTheCactusCafe.org filed legal documents today to create a 501(c)(3) non-profit, Friends of the Cactus Cafe, to support community... (via that's what I said) entry:12991@austinbloggers.org http://birdingonbroadmeade.blogspot.com/2010/02/upcoming-gbbc-and-top-20-update.html The Great Backyard Bird Count is this weekend, and my Top 20 Bird List and Challenge can help! (via Birding on Broadmeade) entry:12990@austinbloggers.org http://austincarnivore.blogspot.com/2010/02/monday-update.html Who doesn't love delicious fries? You know how hard it is to design a menu and not get hungry? Check... (via Austin Carnivore) entry:12989@austinbloggers.org http://republicofaustin.com/6-more-sxsw-free-parties-and-rsvps/ Chris shares another batch of SXSW 2010 Free Party and RSVP Info. Click away. Related posts:Uh-oh! Here Come The SXSW... (via Republic of Austin) entry:12988@austinbloggers.org http://republicofaustin.com/move-your-money-five-austin-area-banks-and-credit-unions/ Rachel takes a look at five of the Austin-area based banks and credit unions recommended by you the readers. Related... (via Republic of Austin) entry:12987@austinbloggers.org http://austinburgernews.com/2010/02/daves-hamburgers/ This post finds me inside a mall eating at a food court. That?s how sad the burger scene is here... (via Austin Burger News) entry:12986@austinbloggers.org http://www.twogroove.com/blog/2010/02/08/voting-for-the-roaries-now-open/ The nominations have been collected and announced, and now it?s time to open up the voting for The Roaries. For... (via TwoGroove: Musical Musings) entry:12985@austinbloggers.org http://www.dishevelledstars.com/2010/02/fashion-freakout-3-at-mohawk-austin.html Photos from Friday night's fashion show at Mohawk. (via Dishevelled Stars) entry:12984@austinbloggers.org http://www.beertownaustin.com/events/beer-my-valentine-entries/ Here are the entries from the Beer My Valentine contest. Vote for your favorite in the comments section, the Beer... (via BeerTownAustin) entry:12983@austinbloggers.org http://www.michaelcastellon.net/?p=228 See which of Austin's Italian restaurant earns top honors for homey atmosphere, good food, and terrific service. (via Michael Castellon) entry:12982@austinbloggers.org http://teresaintexas.com/my-sunday-walk I decided today when I went to HEB to walk and instead of ride. I had seen a few of... (via Teresa In Texas) entry:12981@austinbloggers.org http://www.teamensor.com/thank-you-to-all-attendees-of-brewing-hopes-austin-pub-crawl-2337/ Team Ensor would like to thank everyone who came out to enjoy a beautiful Austin afternoon with friends and brews... (via Team Ensor) entry:12980@austinbloggers.org http://www.escapesomewhere.com/austinblog/2010/02/austin-real_estate-dec2010.html . I think the last few months the market has been incredibly strong because of the housing tax credit and... (via Late Night Austin Real Estate Observations) entry:12979@austinbloggers.org http://republicofaustin.com/trip-to-the-austin-farmers-market-to-meet-the-hated-turnip/ Chris meets up with Susan Leibrock to talk to farmers at the Austin Farmers Market about the hated turnip. Related... (via Republic of Austin) entry:12978@austinbloggers.org http://www.beertownaustin.com/features/512-brewing-2x-pecan-porter-in-bottles-info-and-other-news/ Made a trip out to the brewery this afternoon to get it straight from the horses mouth. (via BeerTownAustin) entry:12977@austinbloggers.org http://beetsolonely.blogspot.com/2010/02/dennys-gives-it-away.html Denny's is giving away a bunch of free food these days. (via Beetsolonely) entry:12976@austinbloggers.org http://www.teamensor.com/barton-place-condos-nearing-completion-2321/ The parking lots are now open for Billy?s BBQ and Austin Java in South Austin, as the finishing touches are... (via Team Ensor) entry:12975@austinbloggers.org http://agustininaustin.blogspot.com/2010/02/mis-rincones-favoritos.html Cuando uno empieza a descifrar el alma de una ciudad nueva, brotan por todos lados como por sorpresa los rincones... (via Agustin in Austin) entry:12974@austinbloggers.org http://www.austincinephile.com/2010/02/05/austin-shows-its-affection-for-classic-cinema-and-the-lovely-ninotchka-1939/ A review of the wildly successful first installment of Alamo's new series: Cinema Club. (via Austin Cinephile) entry:12973@austinbloggers.org http://www.dishevelledstars.com/2010/02/mohawk-fashion-freakout.html I'm going! And I'm doing a little dance in my chair about it. (via Dishevelled Stars) entry:12972@austinbloggers.org http://republicofaustin.com/things-we-love-an-old-man-in-a-peanut-busts-all-over-bouldin-creek/ Chris explores Bouldin Creek to find this week's Things We Love: An Old Man in a Peanut. Related posts:?Squish Squish:... (via Republic of Austin) entry:12971@austinbloggers.org http://chickstermag.com/wordpress/2010/02/launch-787-modern-homes-tour-2010/ If you?ve ever wanted to see how the other half lives or if you?re just plain curious about your Austin... (via Chicksters) entry:12970@austinbloggers.org http://chickstermag.com/wordpress/2010/02/master-pancake-theatre-massacres-transformers/ Taking pot shots at a movie as crappy as ?Transformers? is probably akin to shooting fish in a barrel, but... (via Chicksters) entry:12969@austinbloggers.org http://www.austincitysphere.com/search/label/blog I asked the Austin Independent School District if the students could describe their experiences and tell a little about their... (via The Austin Citysphere) entry:12968@austinbloggers.org http://www.austincitysphere.com/2010/02/hickman-cactus-cafe-is-carnegie-hall-of.html Singer/songwriter Sara Hickman says if the Cactus Cafe closes, the title of "Live Music Capitol of the World" should be... (via The Austin Citysphere) entry:12967@austinbloggers.org http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/BradySmith/~3/0KziPFI9Jk0/ iLeslie is an iPhone app which helps you keep the Austin spirit when your on the go. You are able... (via Brady Smith - Austinite on Austin, Traveling, & Local Food) entry:12966@austinbloggers.org http://www.twogroove.com/blog/2010/02/04/have-a-sxsw-party-tell-us-about-it/ TwoGroove was informed last week that we were to be a part of a day and night party on March... (via TwoGroove: Musical Musings) entry:12965@austinbloggers.org http://beetsolonely.blogspot.com/2010/02/fave-five-food-deals-2410.html Stock up for the Super Bowl with Austin's best grocery deals. (via Beetsolonely) entry:12964@austinbloggers.org http://i-love-beer.blogspot.com/2010/02/three-reason-why-you-should-go-to-nxnw.html I've sung the virtues of seasonal drinking many times, and NXNW Restaurant and Brewery is proving me correct right now. (via I Love Beer) entry:12963@austinbloggers.org http://www.dishevelledstars.com/2010/02/for-one-night-only.html I really should have taken pictures of everyone, but I was so nervous I spaced out. And obviously I didn't... (via Dishevelled Stars) entry:12962@austinbloggers.org http://austinfoodjourney.blogspot.com/2010/02/sweetheart-specials-for-valentines-2010.html Austin is a great place to be on Valentine's Day. The weather is mild, your choices are varied and with... (via Austin Food Journey) entry:12961@austinbloggers.org http://www.austincinephile.com/2010/02/03/opportunities-for-the-week-of-23-29/ The weekly roundup of special events and outstanding new releases that you will not want to miss this week. (via Austin Cinephile) entry:12960@austinbloggers.org http://www.beertownaustin.com/events/beer-my-valentine/ So Mike over at Opal Divine?s gave us a $65 Valentine?s Beer Dinner for two to giveaway. Featuring French Oak... (via BeerTownAustin) entry:12959@austinbloggers.org http://republicofaustin.com/review-24-diner-austins-newest-late-night-restaurant-will-make-you-fat/ Rachel and Chris hit up 24 Diner, Austin's newest Late-Night Restaurant. Find out what they thought. And then there's drunken... (via Republic of Austin) entry:12958@austinbloggers.org http://www.austinmomblog.com/austin-nature-science-center/ Austin Nature & Science Center is one of Austin?s hidden treasures. I honestly didn?t know it existed until six months... (via Austin. Mom. Blog.) entry:12957@austinbloggers.org http://www.beertownaustin.com/over-a-pint/over-a-pint-episode-17-wt-black-star-co-op/ Welcome to Over a Pint episode 17. We recently got a chance to sit down with Steven Yarak, Jeff Young,... (via BeerTownAustin) entry:12956@austinbloggers.org http://www.austincitysphere.com/2010/02/haitians-experience-joy-in-midst-of.html I stumbled across this picture tonight thanks to Sarena Green, a registered nurse from St. David's Medical Center in Austin. (via The Austin Citysphere) entry:12955@austinbloggers.org http://www.austincitysphere.com/2010/01/acs-on-blogtalkradio-tonight-at-7-pm.html Wiley Koepp, who formed the Facebook group to save the Cactus Cafe, talked with ACS on BlogTalkRadio and what he... (via The Austin Citysphere) entry:12954@austinbloggers.org http://republicofaustin.com/announcing-your-nominees-for-the-roaries-2010-our-austin-music-awards/ The nominations have been counted, and here are the results. Were your favorite musicians nominated? Find out! Related posts:?Announcing the... (via Republic of Austin) entry:12953@austinbloggers.org http://lavanna.com/2010/02/01/couple-at-spiderhouse-patio-by-the-mannekin-pis/ I painted this couple, enjoying a warm snap that we had ? it was beautiful that day. They were seated... (via I Stare At People) entry:12952@austinbloggers.org http://republicofaustin.com/uh-oh-here-come-the-sxsw-party-rsvps-round-1/ Half the fun of SXSW is going to all the free parties. To help get your calendar started, Chris shares... (via Republic of Austin) entry:12951@austinbloggers.org http://www.slackerwood.com/node/1269 The totally awesome news feed aggregates Austin film news sources into one big handy resource. (via Slackerwood) entry:12950@austinbloggers.org http://www.dininginaustinblog.com/2010/02/carillon.html A tasting at The Carillon on UT campus. (via Dining in Austin) entry:12949@austinbloggers.org http://www.austindaze.com/2010/02/01/cactus-cafe-closing/ The folks over at UT have placed the fate of the Cactus Caf?, a legendary music venue and cultural institution... (via Austin Daze) entry:12948@austinbloggers.org http://www.beertownaustin.com/events/beer-porn-winners/ And our BEER PORN winners are? For the $25 Draught House gift card, our FIRST PLACE photo was taken by... (via BeerTownAustin) entry:12947@austinbloggers.org http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/AustinTxRealEstateBlog/~3/GAvMQDjzWzk/ The 2009 Austin real estate market saw most MLS Area sales stats decline somewhat. In fact, 2008 was a stronger... (via Austin Real Estate Blog) entry:12946@austinbloggers.org http://beetsolonely.blogspot.com/2010/01/ut-cuts-cactus-cafe.html UT's decision to close the Cactus Cafe and Informal Classes is a short-term budget bandage with a long tail. (via Beetsolonely) entry:12945@austinbloggers.org entry:12944@austinbloggers.org http://chickstermag.com/wordpress/2010/01/modern-dance-classes-ballet-austin/ Cynthia tells about her enjoyable experience taking contemporary dance classes from Ballet Austin's Butler Community School. (via Chicksters) entry:12943@austinbloggers.org http://chickstermag.com/wordpress/2010/01/guest-blog-adventures-in-mentoring-maria/ Megan relates her adventures in mentoring Maria, a young student she first met through a local non-profit, Austin Partners in... (via Chicksters) entry:12942@austinbloggers.org http://www.slackerwood.com/node/1266 One Mel Gibson flick, one Kristen Bell romantic comedy, one dance documentary and one odd Werner Herzog film. (via Slackerwood) entry:12941@austinbloggers.org http://www.austinmomblog.com/chuck-e-cheese-vs-chuck-e-cheese/ In the past week our family has been to two Chuck-e-Cheese locations. We went to the one located in Round... (via Austin. Mom. Blog.) entry:12940@austinbloggers.org http://www.dishevelledstars.com/2010/01/bragging-rights-part-two.html My girl from Reagan High School got second place and a $2500 scholarship! *DANCING* (via Dishevelled Stars) entry:12939@austinbloggers.org http://republicofaustin.com/things-we-love-austins-batter-blaster-aka-pancakes-in-a-can/ With sleet expected this wknd, Chris isnt gonna leave the house. No worries, he's got Batter Blaster, an Austin product... (via Republic of Austin) entry:12938@austinbloggers.org http://beetsolonely.blogspot.com/2010/01/fave-five-food-deals-12809.html Check out the best grocery deals in Austin for the week. (via Beetsolonely) entry:12937@austinbloggers.org http://mdahmus.monkeysystems.com/blog/archives/000628.html As predicted by Ben Wear and yours truly, that 1/4 cent money ain't coming back. (via M1EK's Bake-Sale of Bile) entry:12936@austinbloggers.org http://www.austincitysphere.com/2010/01/floorball-game-gets-people-moving-in.html Its intensity rivals a competitive soccer match, which includes endless amounts of running, sweating, and ball exchanging. But it's non-contact... (via The Austin Citysphere) entry:12935@austinbloggers.org http://republicofaustin.com/texas-hill-country-wine-and-food-festival-2010-preview/ The gang heads to a preview of the 25th Texas Hill Country Wine and Food Festival. While there, they chat... (via Republic of Austin) entry:12934@austinbloggers.org http://republicofaustin.com/zombies-theyre-just-like-us-interview-with-bj-burrow-austin-filmmaker-and-author-of-the-changed/ Chris meets Austin Author and Filmmaker BJ Burrow. His new book is all abt zombies. In the vid, they talk... (via Republic of Austin) entry:12933@austinbloggers.org http://www.twogroove.com/blog/2010/01/27/want-a-pair-of-tickets-to-fiery-furnaces-this-thursday/ This Thursday, well known indie-rockers The Fiery Furnaces take the stage at The Parish. Joining them will be Drug Rug,... (via TwoGroove: Musical Musings) entry:12932@austinbloggers.org http://www.twogroove.com/blog/2010/01/27/ultra8201-turns-4-and-is-throwing-a-party-to-celebrate/ Ultra8201 is turning the big oh-four. Come help the kick-ass music blog celebrate this Thursday at The Ghost Room (the... (via TwoGroove: Musical Musings) entry:12931@austinbloggers.org http://www.teamensor.com/february-calendar-of-austin-events-2271/ Check out this list of Austin events for the month of February. Surely there's something here for everyone, so get... (via Team Ensor) entry:12930@austinbloggers.org http://www.beertownaustin.com/features/black-star-co-op-brick-and-morter-tour/ The fine folks at Black Star Co-op had us out for a tour. We made this. Enjoy. (via BeerTownAustin) entry:12929@austinbloggers.org http://urbangrounds.com/2010/01/gabbis-closes/ And that's NOT good. (via UrbanGrounds) entry:12928@austinbloggers.org http://stenographersmanuscripts.blogspot.com/2010/01/jump-in-st-edwards-park-austin-tx-12110.html So many times the water sits still and stagnant and there is nothing but disappointment, but the rains came and... (via Stenographer's Manuscripts) entry:12927@austinbloggers.org http://www.austinmomblog.com/jungle-java/ Today both my boys were invited to a party at Jungle Java in Round Rock, Texas. I need to start... (via Austin. Mom. Blog.) entry:12926@austinbloggers.org http://www.twogroove.com/blog/2010/01/26/show-report-infected-mushroom-at-republic-live/ So last Thursday I am at work, minding my own business, when Mike from NightCulture sends me a text asking... (via TwoGroove: Musical Musings) entry:12925@austinbloggers.org http://www.slackerwood.com/node/1254 The free event is being held in February for anyone who wants to learn video production and distribution best practices. (via Slackerwood) entry:12924@austinbloggers.org