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Fashion Week at Beyond Tradition
Beyond Tradition would like to invite you to be exciting and sophisticated by coming out to our Austin Fashion Week event.
Newcomer of the Year: Perla’s Seafood & Oyster Bar
On South Congress, Larry McGuire and Tommy Moorman Jr. run Austin's hottest oceanfront property. Among the more than 100 places to eat, drink and be fabulous that have opened in the Austin area in 2009, a few strong contenders have emerged.
The Pecan Street Festival
The Pecan Street Festival is a free, bi-annual juried arts and crafts festival held on 6th Street in Austin, Texas. The festival has been an Austin tradition for more than 30 years. The show features artisans from all over the United States who display and sell homemade art and craftwork. Festival goers can find paintings, sculpture, woodwork, candles, jewelry, cowboy hats, home decor, games, and other useful and whimsical household items.
Good Fortune In The Lone Star State
According to a recent Forbes article, Texas has four of the the ten cities where the recession is easing.
Spotlight On Austin
History of Austin In the 1830s, the first permanent Anglo settlers arrived to this bend in the Colorado… [more]
In The News
Austin is Ranked #1 Out Of 10 Best Cities For The Next Decade
Excerpt from Kiplinger's Personal Finance magazine, July 2010 After researching and visiting our 2010 Best Cities, it became clear that the innovation factor has three elements. Mark Emmert, president of the University of Washington in Seattle, put his finger on two of them: smart people and great ideas. But we'd argue that it's the third element -- collaboration -- that really supercharges a city's economic engine. … [Read More...]
Meet The Powerhouses Of Government Affairs
This year, two dynamic volunteers have been creating waves and taking care of government affairs business by inciting political action, As the chair of their respective committees, Pam Drawbaugh and Susan Horton bring energy and enthusiasm to their duties. Both women are long-time supporters of the Texas Real Estate Political Action Committee (TREPAC) and REALTOR® involvement in political affairs. As Chair of ABoR's … [Read More...]
How Real Estate Pros Are Using Social Media For Real Results
Over the past two years, real estate professionals have found creative ways to overcome the real estate crisis, including finding innovative uses for social media. After facing drops in home sales well into 2010, real estate pros have been forced to utilize their offline skills in an increasingly social way online. By using photo and video sharing to enhance listings, along with professional networking sites to hone their … [Read More...]
Austin Lifestyle & Living
Hello MTBers and Roadies! The Jerseys are done.
The team name is Austin Adventure Team. The website is in the works so check back later on that. This is a club team so all levels of road and mountain cyclists are welcome. We will be doing group rides and events so don't miss out. We will be ordering on Monday August 23rd. The jerseys are $50 in advance. Buy a jersey and your on the team! There are no additional fees. Check out http://chroniccycling.com/custom/size-chart/ for a fit chart. … [Read More...]
Waketoberfest
“The Original, Largest & Longest Running Lake Lifestyle Event in Texas” The dates have been set for this year’s addition of this 12 year Austin tradition. On October 22-24, people from all “walks of wake” (wakeboard, wakeskate & wakesurf) will converge to Pace Bend Park to celebrate all that embodies the wonderful world of wake. For the last 12 years all of the area’s top boat dealers have joined up with 360°Wake (formerly … [Read More...]
Cause To Celebrate
We're having our Media Launch Party THIS Sunday at Lustre Pearl (noon- 3pm) to announce our partner, netSPray and share some insights about our upcoming Fundraiser for the Austin Zoo and Animal Sanctuary. I'd love it if you could join us, in the meantime, have a quick peek at our JUST LAUNCHED website!! www.cause-to-celebrate.org … [Read More...]
Food & Drink
Newcomer of the Year: Perla’s Seafood & Oyster Bar
On South Congress, Larry McGuire and Tommy Moorman Jr. run Austin's hottest oceanfront property Among the more than 100 places to eat, drink and be fabulous that have opened in the Austin area in 2009, a few strong contenders have emerged. • The French brasserie Justine's wins for Loudest Buzz. • … [Read More...]
Austin Trumps All American Cities When It Comes To: Breakfast Tacos!!
What is the first thing you crave when leaving your house? Could it by chance be a breakfast taco? I knew it! According to NYTimes.com, Austin, TX has won national recognition in the breakfast taco department. Since Austin has such a collaboration of versatile people, this one type of food is craved … [Read More...]
Jasper’s Is Heating Up The Domain
Have you been up to The Domain recently (or Jasper's- YUM!)? And when I say recently, the past few weeks. Phase 2 is now open! There are new restaurants, stores, and hotels. My girlfriend and I went up there last Saturday. It was a beautiful day and I was overwhelmed with all the people traffic walking … [Read More...]
Arts & Entertainment
American Idol Returns To Austin
American Idol will once again be coming to Austin on August 11 in search of the next singing star. Austin is one of six cities picked so far for the summer auditions. They are open to anyone from the age of 15 up to 28years of age. This year marks the youngest entry age so far. Other cities that will get a visit from American Idol will include: Nashville, Tenn.; Milwakee, Wis.; New Orleans; East Rutherford, N.J.; and San Francisco. This years tryouts will be held at the Frank Erwin Center. Wristbands … [Read More...]
Your Referrals Are Worth Their Weight In Gold
To us, your referrals are like pure gold. As real estate professionals, we depend upon client referrals to grow our business. Fortunately, we have people like you on our side! We just wanted to take a moment to tell you that your recommendation is worth is weight in GOLD. So to say thanks, we are offering a $50 gift card to Gold Class Cinemas for each referral we get*. We hope you continue to remember us whenever someone you know needs to buy or sell a home! The Experience Gold Class Cinema … [Read More...]
Austin City Limits Music Festival
The 5th Annual Austin City Limits Music Festival will showcase the music of Austin as well as other regional and national acts on 6 stages for three days in Zilker Park. 2010 Line Up * The Eagles * Muse * Phish * The Strokes * M.I.A. * Flaming Lips * LCD Soundsystem * Spoon * Vampire Weekend * Norah Jones * Band of Horses * Monsters of Folk * Deadmau5 * Sonic Youth * Gogol Bordello * The National * Robert Earl Keen * The Black Keys * Broken Bells * Yeasayer * Pat Green * Slightly … [Read More...]
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