tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25695039175256659892024-03-14T00:37:54.215-05:00Frugal Girl's Guide to AustinTwo Hip Sassy Austin Girls. One Blog. Infinite Possibilities.shanahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16701208205214896074noreply@blogger.comBlogger54125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2569503917525665989.post-35429880478831237012009-05-05T13:05:00.003-05:002009-05-05T13:17:00.850-05:00Fiesta, Fiesta, Fiesta!<a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_j-PUmCinSgA/SgCCWXNpZBI/AAAAAAAAACw/NNJ-IhnYZsA/s1600-h/sombrero.bmp"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5332405279506654226" style="FLOAT: right; MARGIN: 0px 0px 10px 10px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 234px" alt="" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_j-PUmCinSgA/SgCCWXNpZBI/AAAAAAAAACw/NNJ-IhnYZsA/s320/sombrero.bmp" border="0" /></a><br /><div>Celebrate our neigbors to the South and their independence from France at the Battle of Puebla with a Fiesta thrown by La Condesa and Lamberts Downtown Barbecue. These downtown hot spots churn out a stellar celebration for Cinco de Mayo a la…block party-style! Festivities are between Guadalupe and San Antonio streets so make it a point to stop by today, from 5-10 pm for barbecue, roasted corn, tacos, raspas, Mexican beers, margaritas, and live music from Los Bad Apples, Charanga Cakewalk and more. The event is FREE, 5-10pm on W 2nd St between Guadalupe & San Antonio. Happy Cinco de Mayo, just cause we need another reason to celebrate! Ole! <a href="http://do512.com/event/2009/05/05/downtown-block-party">http://do512.com/event/2009/05/05/downtown-block-party</a> </div>Mollshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05806414845949860592noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2569503917525665989.post-45587439591912738662009-04-30T15:48:00.004-05:002009-04-30T16:01:11.220-05:00Pecan Street Festival<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_kjhnEESQTWU/SfoP1SQkkyI/AAAAAAAAAGw/LlDNDo4yFHw/s1600-h/pecan+street.jpg"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer; width: 170px; height: 121px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_kjhnEESQTWU/SfoP1SQkkyI/AAAAAAAAAGw/LlDNDo4yFHw/s320/pecan+street.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5330590517055230754" border="0" /></a><span style="font-family: georgia;font-family:georgia;" >Nothing says Austin than a little fun in the festival sun, especially one so unique to Austin and our own historical 6th street. This weekend marks the 31st Spring Old Pecan Street Festival, its definitely a most favorite tradition of ours. </span><br /><br /><span style="font-family: georgia;font-family:georgia;" >The folks are great, the music is hoppin', the art is eclectic, the food is amazing and the beer is cold. There is fun for everyone!! And they went GREEN this year! It does not get better than this, my friend. It gets started early and runs into the evening ... but why end the night, when 6th street is at your fingertips. Why not top of the night with your favorite end up?! Say, 311? And show them the best dance moves YOU have to offer!</span><br /><br /><span style="font-family: georgia;font-family:georgia;" >Be sure to look for us (it is our favorite!!), you'll find us at the most hip happenin' spots. Last year, we tried our hand at the belly dancing ... we dare you to the same. </span><br /><br /><span style="font-family: georgia;font-family:georgia;" >1. Recruit your nearest and dearest - we've tried to do the same.<br />2. Break out your festival dress and hand sanitizer<br />3. Take lots of pictures, we want to see them!</span><br /><span style="font-family: georgia;font-family:georgia;" >4. Look for the Molly and Shana show, we are entertainment in and of ourselves!</span><br /><br /><span style="font-family: georgia;">Saturday and Sunday</span><br /><span style="font-family: georgia;">6th Street - East of Congress</span><br /><span style="font-family: georgia;font-family:georgia;" >www.oldpecanstreetfestival.com</span>shanahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16701208205214896074noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2569503917525665989.post-26485177108380867282009-04-30T10:03:00.004-05:002009-04-30T10:14:07.791-05:00Don't Forget abt Uncle Billy's<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_kjhnEESQTWU/Sfm_mDsFvUI/AAAAAAAAAGo/MxY8-vTmE2w/s1600-h/billys.png"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer; width: 232px; height: 301px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_kjhnEESQTWU/Sfm_mDsFvUI/AAAAAAAAAGo/MxY8-vTmE2w/s320/billys.png" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5330502294515858754" border="0" /></a><span style="font-family:georgia;">Swine Flu Beware! We are still heading out to play at Uncle Billy's all day 2nd Anniversary Bash today! Our favorite Barton Springs haunt is out on the deck today - grey skies beware too! Nothing is holding us back from heading out there today and you should say the same as well.</span><br /><br /><span style="font-family:georgia;">Check out these great deals: $2 House Beers, $2 Off All Food. Be sure to say Hi to our friend Casey, who is working so hard to make this a great bash! And look for us, while you're at it!</span><br /><br /><span style="font-family:georgia;">3pm Mike and the Moonpies</span><br /><span style="font-family:georgia;">5pm Shotgun Party</span><br /><span style="font-family:georgia;">7pm Slowtrain</span><br /><span style="font-family:georgia;">9pm Leo Rondeau</span><br /><br /><span style="font-family:georgia;">Uncle Billys Brew& Que</span><br /><span style="font-family:georgia;">1530 Barton Springs Rd.</span><br /><span style="font-family:georgia;">512-478-0100</span><br /><span style="font-family:georgia;">www.unclebillysaustin.com</span>shanahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16701208205214896074noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2569503917525665989.post-6264294973003426802009-04-29T20:09:00.001-05:002009-04-30T10:03:04.838-05:00Little Woodrow's Bash<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_kjhnEESQTWU/Sfm9Sh1wZbI/AAAAAAAAAGg/6lJp-GvLzJo/s1600-h/woodrows.jpg"><img style="margin: 0pt 0pt 10px 10px; float: right; cursor: pointer; width: 194px; height: 253px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_kjhnEESQTWU/Sfm9Sh1wZbI/AAAAAAAAAGg/6lJp-GvLzJo/s320/woodrows.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5330499759988827570" border="0" /></a><span style="font-family:georgia;">Seems like our favorite places love to welcome spring as much as we do!! With live music and buckets of beer, the new Little Woodrows on the Drag is celebrating all day (open at 3pm). It's not just for the college kids, with $1 beers, half priced pitchers on over 100+ beers - be sure to come and try the best hops they have to offer!</span> <span style="font-family:georgia;"><br /><br />Red Neck Boys will on the beer garden patio at 6pm followed by Doe Montoyoa. Whiskey Business will begin at 9 p.m. and keep the party rocking until 2am. Woodrows didn't spare any expense when it comes to entainment, even bringing in Obe the Fire Dancer (sounds so worth it!). But don't be a happy hour hero - hot dogs and hamburgers will be grilled on the back patio. </span> <span style="font-family:georgia;"><br /><br />As if we didn't have enough, it is their innaugural evening of Rabbit Shit Bingo. You'll have to go, in order to find out what it is!! Had there been places like this 10 years ago, we would have never graduated college!! Thank you, Woodrows for all the good times!! And don't forget your pup!</span> <span style="font-family:georgia;"><br />Little Woodrows on the Drag</span> <span style="font-family:georgia;"><br />2601 Guadalupe Street 78705</span> <span style="font-family:georgia;"><br />www.littlewoodrows.com</span>shanahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16701208205214896074noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2569503917525665989.post-23958016822040647892009-04-29T11:16:00.005-05:002009-04-29T12:17:31.046-05:00Spring Fling For Dogs<a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_j-PUmCinSgA/SfiADsLgWII/AAAAAAAAACo/bK57mJPNGXk/s1600-h/Dog.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5330150959880362114" style="margin: 0px 0px 10px 10px; float: right; width: 145px; height: 206px;" alt="" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_j-PUmCinSgA/SfiADsLgWII/AAAAAAAAACo/bK57mJPNGXk/s320/Dog.jpg" border="0" /></a><span style="font-family: georgia;">Welcome Spring! Your weekends are full of festivals and fairs while your furry friends sit at home waiting for your return. This weekend bring along your best friends to Woofstock at Waterloo Park on May 2, from 10 a.m. -5 p.m. for a day long groovy celebration of peace and pups.<br /><br />There will be bands, vendors, demonstrations, dog costume contests, food, and fun for all! Best of all…this event is FREE and filled with dog friendly events linking pet owners and their furry friends with the veterinary professionals who care for them. They are still looking for volunteers so visit their website today and sign up or just check out what the event has to offer: </span><a style="font-family: georgia;" href="http://www.woofstockatwaterloo.org/">http://www.woofstockatwaterloo.org/</a>Mollshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05806414845949860592noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2569503917525665989.post-74196766522423364222009-04-24T11:54:00.003-05:002009-04-24T12:05:06.685-05:00Have an AUSTIN weekend<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_kjhnEESQTWU/SfHxED1RhHI/AAAAAAAAAGY/0H3kEdRG1Yk/s1600-h/soco.jpg"><img style="margin: 0pt 0pt 10px 10px; float: right; cursor: pointer; width: 150px; height: 113px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_kjhnEESQTWU/SfHxED1RhHI/AAAAAAAAAGY/0H3kEdRG1Yk/s320/soco.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5328304886206530674" border="0" /></a><span style="font-family: georgia;">I'll admit it, I lived here for five years before I went to see the bats. I know, such a shame. Austin American Statesman has a great article out tomorrow that signifies the 'dozen essential experiences for every Austinite and guest'.</span><br /><br /><span style="font-family: georgia;">Looking for fun things to do this weekend? Take this treasure map and get out there! Hit up the Lady Bird John Wildflower Center, followed a Torchys at the Trailer Park! How long has it been since you have seen the Gutenberg Bible at the Ranson Center? Time to get on it! We'll be hitting up Barton Springs this weekend, so be sure to look for us!</span><br /><br /><span style="font-family: georgia;">What are your must-do's for anyone who comes in from out of town?!</span><br /><span style="font-family: georgia;">Here's wishing you, an AUSTIN weekend!</span><br /><br /><span style="font-family: georgia;">Austin American Statesman (Hat tip to Jen for the Tip!)</span><br /><span style="font-family: georgia;">http://tinyurl.com/dm738u</span>shanahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16701208205214896074noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2569503917525665989.post-14898783600772685022009-04-24T11:28:00.004-05:002009-04-24T11:32:40.667-05:00Pink Unplugged<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_kjhnEESQTWU/SfHpSflcdxI/AAAAAAAAAGQ/jG-Z_b_D2tk/s1600-h/pink.jpg"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer; width: 253px; height: 149px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_kjhnEESQTWU/SfHpSflcdxI/AAAAAAAAAGQ/jG-Z_b_D2tk/s320/pink.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5328296338081478418" border="0" /></a><span style="font-family: georgia;">What a great fun idea to express your love to your nearest and dearest ... or that cute coffee baritsta you want to divulge your undying love.</span><br /><p style="font-family: georgia;">During Art Week Austin, visitors are invited to visit pink’s temporary love factory set up along the banks of Lady Bird Lake, where they can type a message of affection to someone they love (or just really really like! alot...). Notes are bottled by pink’s love factory workers and delivered by bicycle and foot by pink’s love couriers anywhere in the city and on site during Art City Austin. </p> <p style="font-family: georgia;">Ultimately, <i>pink unplugged</i> is a community engagement project, as it immerses local residents in art-making by providing them with a creative platform through which they can express their love for each other.<br /></p><p style="font-family: georgia;">Check out the deets and call up your inner Shakespeare, there is a love note calling your name!<br />http://www.artallianceaustin.org/community_art_installations.html</p>shanahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16701208205214896074noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2569503917525665989.post-61507337186736041852009-04-22T16:29:00.004-05:002009-04-22T17:23:10.867-05:00Unplugged at the Grove<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_kjhnEESQTWU/Se-PL6hq2WI/AAAAAAAAAGI/Ai9VCg3kglI/s1600-h/shady.jpg"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer; width: 216px; height: 173px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_kjhnEESQTWU/Se-PL6hq2WI/AAAAAAAAAGI/Ai9VCg3kglI/s320/shady.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5327634319054395746" border="0" /></a><span style="font-family: georgia;font-family:georgia;" >Thursday summer evenings on Barton Springs means one thing .. the KGSR Unplugged Music Series at Shady Grove! The series returned last week kicking off its 16th sesason. The series is Austin's longest running free concert series at 22 consecutive weeks!!</span><br /><br /><span style="font-family: georgia;">On Thursday,</span><span style="font-family:georgia;"> Rhett Miller of Old '97s fame will be crooning the crowd on the small stage. The Thursday night entertainment is free and is a great night under the stars with a dos Equis in hand. Go early to be sure to grab a seat, it fills up fast! But there are no worries where the Ziegen Bock flows. Live music begins at 8pm.</span><br /><br /><span style="font-family:georgia;">Be sure to keep up with their schedule found on the KGSR website here: http://www.kgsr.com/unplugged/index.aspx</span><br /><br /><span style="font-family:georgia;">4/23 Rhett Miller</span><br /><span style="font-family:georgia;">4/30 Ryan Bingham and the Dead Horses</span><br /><span style="font-family:georgia;">5/7 Brave Combo</span><br /><span style="font-family:georgia;">5/14 Ray Wylie Hubbard</span><br /><span style="font-family:georgia;">5/21 Carolyn Wonderland</span><br /><span style="font-family:georgia;">5/28 TBA</span><br /><span style="font-family:georgia;">6/4 TBA</span><br /><span style="font-family:georgia;">6/11 Jimmy LaFave</span><br /><br /><span style="font-family:georgia;">Shady Grove</span><br /><span style="font-family:georgia;">1624 Barton Springs Road</span><br /><span style="font-family:georgia;">512-474-9991</span><br /><span style="font-family:georgia;">www.theshadygrove.com</span>shanahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16701208205214896074noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2569503917525665989.post-7192389860457296702009-04-22T10:51:00.004-05:002009-04-22T10:56:00.558-05:00On the Twitter Train<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_kjhnEESQTWU/Se89wpWVYZI/AAAAAAAAAGA/-vn-2Nqbjuo/s1600-h/tweet.jpg"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer; width: 119px; height: 79px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_kjhnEESQTWU/Se89wpWVYZI/AAAAAAAAAGA/-vn-2Nqbjuo/s320/tweet.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5327544790145130898" border="0" /></a><span style="font-family:georgia;">We decided to give Austin Frugal Girls Guide a twitter of its very own. So please come follow the blog on Twitter </span><span style="font-weight: bold;font-family:georgia;" >@austinfrugalgal </span><span style="font-family:georgia;">. Here you can find the latest and greatest updates to the blog and possibly even more last minute updates as we're out and about. So come tweet with us!</span>shanahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16701208205214896074noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2569503917525665989.post-37743347368062989352009-04-17T13:15:00.004-05:002009-04-17T13:28:34.012-05:00I hope you like jammin', too!<a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_j-PUmCinSgA/SejH8ks02cI/AAAAAAAAACQ/jYz79cyn3r8/s1600-h/Marley.bmp"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5325726402823379394" style="margin: 0px 0px 10px 10px; float: right; width: 192px; height: 179px;" alt="" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_j-PUmCinSgA/SejH8ks02cI/AAAAAAAAACQ/jYz79cyn3r8/s320/Marley.bmp" border="0" /></a><span style="font-family: georgia;">Come rain or shine the Austin tradition known as Reggae Fest will live on! Kick off spring with one of the funkiest outdoor festivals this town has to offer as Reggae bands from all over celebrate Bob Marley on the banks of Auditorium Shores. So, grab your tent, lawn chairs, and blankets and groove to the music of the </span><a style="font-family: georgia;" href="http://austinreggaefest.wordpress.com/2009/03/18/headliners-for-2009-ska-talites-and-wailing-souls/">Skatalites, Wailing Souls</a><span style="color: rgb(51, 51, 255); font-family: georgia;">, </span><a style="font-family: georgia;" href="http://austinreggaefest.wordpress.com/2009/03/19/2009-austin-reggae-festival-lineup-announced/"><span style="color: rgb(51, 51, 255);">Grimy Styles, Mau Mau</span> <span style="color: rgb(51, 51, 255);">Chaplains, Bandulus & More</span></a><span style="font-family: georgia;">. Bring the kids because children 12 and under are admitted FREE with an adult and there’s plenty of arts & crafts booths and food vendors at the event to keep everyone happy! The Rockin’ Reggae Raffle is a first this year with tons of prizes from various Austin restaurants, art galleries, sporting stores and more. Tickets for one and two day passes are available at the gate starting at $15, and don’t forget to bring a can or two for the Capital Area Food Bank and help our hungry Central Texas neighbors during these hard economic times. For the answers to all your questions and more visit: </span><a style="font-family: georgia;" href="http://www.austinreggaefest.com/"><span style="color: rgb(51, 51, 255);">http://www.austinreggaefest.com/</span></a>Mollshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05806414845949860592noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2569503917525665989.post-87443312616249217452009-04-16T14:57:00.003-05:002009-04-16T15:08:16.232-05:00Austin Java<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_kjhnEESQTWU/SeeQAQvnsFI/AAAAAAAAAF4/MJGq0rmSXEw/s1600-h/austin+java.jpg"><img style="margin: 0pt 0pt 10px 10px; float: right; cursor: pointer; width: 172px; height: 120px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_kjhnEESQTWU/SeeQAQvnsFI/AAAAAAAAAF4/MJGq0rmSXEw/s320/austin+java.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5325383418558001234" border="0" /></a><span style="font-family: georgia;">Not gonna lie, kind of have a big crush on Austin Java. Its a great day to sit outside, do a little journaling, sip on a glass of vino and find the muse. At the Original AJ at 12th and Lamar, wine is half priced for the rest of April! Kids Eat Free All Day Tuesdays!! The list goes on.</span><br /><br /><span style="font-family: georgia;">On Barton Springs, you can find live music and movie nights during the summer. My favorite is their jazz brunch on Sunday morning. Doesn't get better than a breakfast quesadilla, mimosa and a little fankie! Check their calendar and get on their mail list to keep up to date. Be sure to follow @AustinJava on Twitter to get their daily deals!!</span><br /><br /><span style="font-family: georgia;">Each with a unique feel, you'll be sure to find a home somewhere. And the people watching does not disappoint, with so many fun people from all ranges ... you may never get the work done, you came to do!!</span><br /><br /><span style="font-family: georgia;">Locations include:</span><br /><br /><span style="font-family: georgia;">12th & Lamar</span><br /><span style="font-family: georgia;">Barton Springs</span><br /><span style="font-family: georgia;">Austin City Hall</span><br /><span style="font-family: georgia;">Leander (Now with DriveThru!)</span><br /><br /><span style="font-family: georgia;">www.austinjava.com</span>shanahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16701208205214896074noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2569503917525665989.post-81251086531041212612009-04-16T14:46:00.003-05:002009-04-16T14:54:35.178-05:00Hill Country Wine & Food Festival<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_kjhnEESQTWU/SeeM20Ye0vI/AAAAAAAAAFw/xA9HCGapHWs/s1600-h/barels.jpg"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer; width: 156px; height: 140px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_kjhnEESQTWU/SeeM20Ye0vI/AAAAAAAAAFw/xA9HCGapHWs/s320/barels.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5325379957791052530" border="0" /></a><span style="font-family: georgia;">Looking for a little vino in the sun this weekend? The Twenty-Third Annual Hill Country Wine and Food Festival is this weekend bringing together culinary experts and wine producers who celebrate our Texas spirit.</span><br /><br /><span style="font-family: georgia;">The event is spread out among four days among the different wineries around the Hill Country, including: The Vineyards at the Salt Lick (Driftwood), Stone House Vineyards (Spicewood), Becker Vineyards (Stonewall), and Fall Creek Vineyards (Tow). Nothing better than a great day of music, cab and sun!</span><br /><br /><span style="font-family: georgia;">Also, be sure to look around the city for the Barrels Across Texas Project, brightly painted wine barrels by artisans across our great state.</span><br /><br /><span style="font-family: georgia;">Check out the website for more information, quite more than we could ever put in one post!!</span><br /><br /><span style="font-family: georgia;">www.texaswineandfood.org</span>shanahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16701208205214896074noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2569503917525665989.post-4473857572234167512009-04-13T14:37:00.003-05:002009-04-13T14:50:49.228-05:00Free Dinner at Threadgills North Lamar!<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_kjhnEESQTWU/SeOWdZyiZjI/AAAAAAAAAFo/n1eeu3JQYwM/s1600-h/threadgills.jpg"><img style="margin: 0pt 0pt 10px 10px; float: right; cursor: pointer; width: 215px; height: 155px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_kjhnEESQTWU/SeOWdZyiZjI/AAAAAAAAAFo/n1eeu3JQYwM/s320/threadgills.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5324264616365286962" border="0" /></a><span style="font-family:georgia;">Tax man getting you down this week? Giving money to the man is not our favorite idea of a good time ... but, apparently it has to be done. Sigh. BUT there is good news on the horizon, Threadgill's is celebrating the reopening of their North Lamar restaurant by giving away free dinner! Owner Eddie Wilson announced this free meal deal this morning on KGSR. As if we didn't love Threadgill's enough!!<br /><br /></span><span style="font-family:georgia;">After 4pm all this week, you can find selected menu items for free in order to promote the renewed eatery. So have that chicken fried chicken, fried catfish plate or veggie plate... our mouths are already watering. </span> <span style="font-family:georgia;"><br /><br />Threadgills, North Lamar </span> <span style="font-family:georgia;"><br />(sorry not eligible for World Headquarters on Riverside)</span> <span class="type12" style="font-family:georgia;"><br />6416 North Lamar Blvd<br /> 512-451-5440<br /> <span class="type12"><a href="mailto:north@threadgills.com">www.threadgills.com</a> </span></span>shanahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16701208205214896074noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2569503917525665989.post-86279604847555786962009-04-12T19:23:00.003-05:002009-04-12T19:34:44.187-05:00Strut Spring Sale<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_kjhnEESQTWU/SeKIeLYXtYI/AAAAAAAAAFI/hQDvhGlBHBA/s1600-h/strut.jpg"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer; width: 154px; height: 113px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_kjhnEESQTWU/SeKIeLYXtYI/AAAAAAAAAFI/hQDvhGlBHBA/s320/strut.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5323967761537807746" border="0" /></a><span style="font-family: georgia;">Be sure to hit up Strut this week for their big spring sale blowout. Everything is 50% off!! This is the time to stock up on fun flirty dresses for the summer festival season! The sale runs the 13th-15th at all three locations!</span><br /><br /><span style="font-family: georgia;">Who said there wasn't such a thing as the day after Easter dress?!</span><br /><span style="font-family: georgia;">And don't forget to stop by their website to add yourself to the supersecret email list.</span><br /><br /><span style="font-family: georgia;">www.shopstrut.com</span><br /><br /><span style="font-family: georgia;">3100 S. Congress</span><br /><span style="font-family: georgia;">35th and Guadalupe</span><br /><span style="font-family: georgia;">2208 S. Lamar</span>shanahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16701208205214896074noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2569503917525665989.post-61643818173503357792009-04-11T12:23:00.013-05:002009-04-14T21:04:21.934-05:00Uncle Billy's 2nd Anniversary Party<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_kjhnEESQTWU/SeKJexU_fZI/AAAAAAAAAFg/LwUyRwKX8xk/s1600-h/beer.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 389px; height: 132px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_kjhnEESQTWU/SeKJexU_fZI/AAAAAAAAAFg/LwUyRwKX8xk/s320/beer.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5323968871235812754" border="0" /></a><span style="font-family:georgia;">One of our most favorite outdoor spots is Uncle Billy's Brew & Que on Barton Springs. Catching a few rays on their great deck and having a cold one from their in house brewery makes a hard day at work bearable!! Their brews are a beer lovers dream and they give you the opportunity to try all of them with a sampler!</span><br /><br /><span style="font-family:georgia;">Uncle Billy's is celebrating their 2nd Anniversary on April 30th. Their all day event will include $2 house beers (the Haystack Hefeweisen is our fave!), $2 off the food menu (kind of love the burger!!), and two bands for HH and two bands at dinner! (Are you catching the theme here?!) Come by and support this local fave as they usher into their third year of all things Austin!!</span><br /><br /><span style="font-family:georgia;">Their happy hour runs 3pm to 7pm each day and is $1 off pints. They are kicking off a summer music series this week, so be sure to check back and see who's hitting the deck! And All Day Tuesdays are $2 pints!! So great!</span><br /><br /><span style="font-family:georgia;">4/11</span><br /><span style="font-family:georgia;">3pm Nick Kraus and his Austin Torpedos</span><br /><span style="font-family:georgia;">5pm Little Mickey and the Soda Jerks</span><br /><span style="font-family:georgia;">4/12</span><br /><span style="font-family:georgia;">3pm TBA</span><br /><span style="font-family:georgia;">5pm Ryan and the Relics</span><br /><span style="font-family:georgia;">4/15</span><br /><span style="font-family:georgia;">6:30pm Francis</span><br /><br /><span style="font-family:georgia;">Also, Uncle Billy's is hosting the Beer Wars afterparty on April 16th. Check out this great movie exploring the U.S. beer industry that ultimately reveals the truth behind the label of your favorite beer. www.beerwarsmovie.com Bring in your ticket stub and get $3 pints all night.</span><br /><br /><span style="font-family:georgia;">As you head out, be sure to pick up a Half Gallon Growlers for $16, nothing like bring Uncle Billy's home with you!</span><br /><br /><span style="font-family:georgia;">Uncle Billy's Brew & Que</span><br /><span style="font-family:georgia;">1530 Barton Springs Rd., 78704</span><br /><span style="font-family:georgia;">512-476-0100</span>shanahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16701208205214896074noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2569503917525665989.post-48338201435807681272009-04-10T10:56:00.003-05:002009-04-10T11:04:15.295-05:00Quick Note: Slackers!<span style="font-family:georgia;">We have been really bad at keeping up the blog recently! I know I've gotten a few comments: "It sure was on House Wine for a few weeks!!". And you've been really great about sending in tips (much appreciated, btw!). With a few growing pains (one new job), we didn't realize how popular we had gotten, so please take our sincerest apologies!! </span><br /><br /><span style="font-family:georgia;">So, with that ... we are back in full effect and will probably post a few times a week now. We're in the prime time of the Austin season - Spring! How can we not write on all the fun and frugal things going on!! </span>Keep following, we're still here!!<br /><br /><span style="font-family:georgia;">Thank you for our continued success!!</span><br /><br /><span style="font-style: italic;font-family:georgia;" >shana</span><br /><span style="font-family:georgia;"></span>shanahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16701208205214896074noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2569503917525665989.post-29045611670971535812009-04-10T10:33:00.004-05:002009-04-10T10:52:18.352-05:00AMOA: One Peace ... In Pictures!<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_kjhnEESQTWU/Sd9ol0q0tvI/AAAAAAAAAE4/_SrC7sxQzAc/s1600-h/nobelity.jpg"><img style="margin: 0pt 0pt 10px 10px; float: right; cursor: pointer; width: 199px; height: 158px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_kjhnEESQTWU/Sd9ol0q0tvI/AAAAAAAAAE4/_SrC7sxQzAc/s320/nobelity.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5323088283577923314" border="0" /></a><span style=";font-family:georgia;font-size:100%;" >There is nothing we love more than traveling the world through photography. Intense, poignant, and overall eye opening. Sometimes it helps to get out of our own skin to remind us to be grateful for the things we do have.<br /><br />Austin Museum of Art has a collection of photos on view this week, courtesy of the Nobelity Project. Stop by to check out the work of Austin writer, actor and filmmaker Turk Pipkin, who traveled to several locations during the making of his critically acclaimed film </span><span style="font-style: italic;font-family:georgia;font-size:100%;" >Nobelity</span><span style=";font-family:georgia;font-size:100%;" >. The Exhibit is free to the public in the Community Room through April 15th.<br /><br />If you can't make it this week, the museum is a great place to spend a few hours to get out of the hot summer sun. It is just $5 ... great price to take you to another world for a few minutes.<br /><br />Austin Museum of Art<br />823 Congress Avenue 78701<br />512-495-9224<br />www.amoa.org</span>shanahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16701208205214896074noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2569503917525665989.post-79412778790327963232009-04-08T14:35:00.002-05:002009-04-08T14:45:57.346-05:00Hill's Concert Music Series<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_kjhnEESQTWU/Sdz-1Xxkw8I/AAAAAAAAAEw/Kxltjbalvuc/s1600-h/hills.jpg"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer; width: 170px; height: 127px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_kjhnEESQTWU/Sdz-1Xxkw8I/AAAAAAAAAEw/Kxltjbalvuc/s320/hills.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5322409052513551298" border="0" /></a><span style="font-family: georgia;">It's no hidden secret that the place to be on Wednesday summer evenings is Hills Cafe for their Texas Country Concert Music Series, presented by KVET. It is free to the public and a ton of fun. It gets crowded early and is primarily standing room only. But who needs seats when there is good fun to be had. </span><br /><br /><span style="font-family: georgia;">Tonight, the infamous Roger Creager rocks out to his new album "Here It Is". He'll throw in some oldies, "Love" and "Everclear" ... and he's hot. What more do you need than a cold one in your hand, good music and a little beat to dance to. Life is good.</span><br /><br /><span style="font-family: georgia;">Keep checking their website for the season's schedule but look for artists like Jason Bolin, Wade Bowen, Jack Ingram, the Robison brothers, Cross Canadian ... the list continues down the line.</span><br /><br />Did we mention its free?!<br /><br /><span style="font-family: georgia;">Hills Cafe</span><br /><span style="font-family: georgia;">4700 South Congress 78745</span><br /><span style="font-family: georgia;">512-851-9300</span><br /><span style="font-family: georgia;">www.hillscafe.com</span>shanahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16701208205214896074noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2569503917525665989.post-57136882576329245832009-03-31T15:29:00.002-05:002009-04-10T10:43:08.903-05:00One Stop Shopping<a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_j-PUmCinSgA/SdJ9imBQNRI/AAAAAAAAACI/eM3AV3IFK2c/s1600-h/organic-fruit-vegetables.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5319452143152805138" style="margin: 0px 0px 10px 10px; float: right; width: 144px; height: 182px;" alt="" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_j-PUmCinSgA/SdJ9imBQNRI/AAAAAAAAACI/eM3AV3IFK2c/s320/organic-fruit-vegetables.jpg" border="0" /></a><span style="font-family: georgia;">New Flower Market is a new favorite and absolute must stop shop for quality affordable fresh produce and organic foods. Double Ad Wednesday’s are the day to go as you’ll find prices from the previous and current weeks circular acknowledged. So venture down south to check out this new shopping experience where the motto is “ Better-than-supermarket quality at better-than-supermarket prices”. It might just give some of those fancier shops a run for their money. </span><a style="font-family: georgia;" href="http://www.newflowermarkets.com/">http://www.newflowermarkets.com/</a><br /><div style="font-family: georgia;"><br /><br />New Flower Market<br />6920 Manchaca Road</div>Mollshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05806414845949860592noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2569503917525665989.post-63701045553799958632009-03-30T10:43:00.003-05:002009-03-30T10:47:57.796-05:00Summertime and the livin's easy!<a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_j-PUmCinSgA/SdDpMjOjzkI/AAAAAAAAACA/93bWegktYEA/s1600-h/pic_deepeddy.jpg"><span style="font-family:georgia;"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5319007561748565570" style="FLOAT: right; MARGIN: 0px 0px 10px 10px; WIDTH: 210px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 234px" alt="" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_j-PUmCinSgA/SdDpMjOjzkI/AAAAAAAAACA/93bWegktYEA/s320/pic_deepeddy.jpg" border="0" /></span></a><span style="font-family:georgia;">Summertime is almost upon us and before you commit to taking that island vacation to get your fun in the sun take a look at some of what Austin has to offer. Activities range from scouting out Austins’ best swimming holes to taking up a new hobby exploring Austin’s disc golf courses or picking up your bike or rollerblades and riding the trails! If you’re looking for a more cultural approach to your summer recreational activities look no further than a stroll through the Zilker Botanical Gardens for free or a tour of the ever-elegant AMOA – Laguna Gloria with tours offered every Saturday for under $5! We’ll see you out and about at some of our favorite spots this summer. For a complete list of summer happenings check out: </span><a href="http://www.texasoutside.com/austinguide.htm"><span style="font-family:georgia;">http://www.texasoutside.com/austinguide.htm</span></a>Mollshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05806414845949860592noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2569503917525665989.post-51685264049306816862009-03-25T10:48:00.003-05:002009-03-25T10:55:30.771-05:00Jovitas, how we love thee!!<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_kjhnEESQTWU/ScpTyJrWX3I/AAAAAAAAAEo/sstdz8dnjDg/s1600-h/jovitas.jpg"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer; width: 189px; height: 126px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_kjhnEESQTWU/ScpTyJrWX3I/AAAAAAAAAEo/sstdz8dnjDg/s320/jovitas.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5317154431120596850" border="0" /></a><span style="font-family: georgia;">Great patio. Great music. Great modern mexican food. Great deals. These are all the amazing things you will find at Jovita's on S. First. And all the great things that make up the 78704. Jovitas, sits next to Freddies, and may possibly get ignored like the ugly step sister ... but not so, friends! It is truly the greatest hidden treasure this side of Lady Bird Lake!!</span><br /><br /><span style="font-family: georgia;">From 4pm-7pm, HH includes $3.99 tostadas (with black beans!! score!), $2 wells, $3 margaritas, $2.50 beer! Jovita is our new best friend. Get there early enough and you will have the whole sweet place to yourself!! A little one on one time makes for a beautiful new beginning!</span><br /><br /><span style="font-family: georgia;">Jovitas</span><br /><span style="font-family: georgia;">1617 S. 1st 78704</span><br /><span style="font-family: georgia;">512-447-5211</span><br /><span style="font-family: georgia;">www.jovitas.com</span>shanahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16701208205214896074noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2569503917525665989.post-48856601128605700642009-03-13T12:16:00.003-05:002009-03-13T12:20:41.795-05:00Stay Tuned - Austinist does SXSW<span style="font-size:100%;"><span style="font-family: georgia;">Be sure to keep up with the Austinist.com for daily deals and free drawings during SXSW. Say, a chance for free tix to Perez Hilton's ubersecret party or the latest concert going giveaways! Also, be sure to follow them on twitter @austinist - they'll drop you lines for the latest and greatest deets.</span><br /><br /><span style="font-family: georgia;">http://austinist.com/sxswist</span></span>shanahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16701208205214896074noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2569503917525665989.post-6125376851245811522009-03-11T18:20:00.002-05:002009-03-11T18:34:49.849-05:00More SXSW Deals<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_kjhnEESQTWU/SbhKeAjDy_I/AAAAAAAAAEg/xRohNXOdSdI/s1600-h/munchies.png"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer; width: 187px; height: 208px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_kjhnEESQTWU/SbhKeAjDy_I/AAAAAAAAAEg/xRohNXOdSdI/s400/munchies.png" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5312077639887080434" border="0" /></a><span style="font-size:100%;"><span style="font-family:georgia;">If you're brave enough to venture out during SXSW, Yelp (the best website EVER!) is working with a variety of restaurants to bring us deals during the week of March 13th to 22nd. Listed here are a few great deals you can find during the 10 days of music and mayhem as it descends on Austin. Bon Appetit!</span> <b style="font-family: georgia;"><br /></b><span style="font-family: georgia;"><br />Yelp<br />http://tinyurl.com/c5mlbb</span></span>shanahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16701208205214896074noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2569503917525665989.post-79216559831235026542009-03-11T11:25:00.006-05:002009-03-11T18:41:29.258-05:00Who doesn't love a free party?<a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_j-PUmCinSgA/SbforxTqeVI/AAAAAAAAAB4/WlylFWwoPU4/s1600-h/sxsw2009.gif"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5311970124174621010" style="margin: 0px 0px 10px 10px; float: right; width: 201px; height: 150px;" alt="" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_j-PUmCinSgA/SbforxTqeVI/AAAAAAAAAB4/WlylFWwoPU4/s320/sxsw2009.gif" border="0" /></a><span style="font-size:100%;"><span style="font-family:georgia;">Ready to hit up SXSW but don’t plan to dish out that kind of serious cash for a wristband? Check out this link of free parties where you can take in the sights and sounds of SXSW for free:</span><br /><a style="font-family: georgia;" href="http://www.newmusictipsheet.com/sxswpartylist2009.pdf">http://www.newmusictipsheet.com/sxswpartylist2009.pdf</a><span style="font-family:georgia;">.</span><br /><br /><span style="font-family:georgia;">Those wristbands sure are pretty but they won't get you VIP treatment at these austintatious hangouts. Enjoy the scene!</span></span>Mollshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05806414845949860592noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2569503917525665989.post-49433666703207212882009-03-06T11:48:00.008-06:002009-03-11T18:41:08.956-05:00Art it is<a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_j-PUmCinSgA/SbFl85vaGeI/AAAAAAAAABw/r_WiupcaYLg/s1600-h/50%27s.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5310137532612745698" style="margin: 0px 0px 10px 10px; float: right; width: 170px; height: 121px;" alt="" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_j-PUmCinSgA/SbFl85vaGeI/AAAAAAAAABw/r_WiupcaYLg/s320/50%27s.jpg" border="0" /></a><span style=";font-family:georgia;font-size:100%;" >Cool starts here at t</span><span style=";font-family:georgia;font-size:100%;" >he Blanton with their whimsical look at the 1950’s West Coast Style art exhibit "Birth of the Cool". Tickets range from $3 – $7 and make sure to keep that stub for such goodies as a free appetizer at The Belmont or %50 off the first glass or wine flight at Uncorked (a new favorite BTW <a href="http://www.uncorkedtastingroom.com/"><span style="color: rgb(51, 51, 255);">www.uncorkedtastingroom.com/</span></a><span style="color: rgb(51, 51, 255);">)</span> or %10 off any regularly priced Jazz CD, LP or DVD at Waterloo! Also of note is the ever fun Third Thursdays – a free, monthly themed event with such unique programs as Art Fix, Yoga in the Galleries and tours. Or spend a few more dollars for the Friday hip scene, B scene: B cool with live music, DJs, free appetizers and so much more! Oh the possibilites...a girl could book her social calendar in minutes after checking out this fabulous event calendar at </span><span style="font-size:100%;"><a style="font-family: georgia;" href="http://www.blantonmuseum.org/">http://www.blantonmuseum.org/</a></span><div align="left" style="font-family:georgia;"><span style="font-size:100%;">P.S. Thursday’s are ALWAYS free to all! </span></div>Mollshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05806414845949860592noreply@blogger.com0