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October 13, 2009

Fierce Fest

Come one, come all to the first-ever Fierce Fest happy hour event to benefit SafePlace

Fierce Fest

Although ending domestic violence isn’t exactly kid stuff, this event will give attendees the chance to have some childlike fun while supporting a worthy cause. During the Fierce Fest happy hour at Lustre Pearl Bar, a portion of each drink purchase will benefit SafePlace. Attendees can test their relative womanliness through feats of strength, including thumb wars, staring contests, wall sits, arm wrestling, and more.

The Austin chapters of Planning for Good and Cause for Drinks are teaming up to sponsor the event. Planning for Good is a philanthropic organization that offers strategic marketing help for nonprofit organizations. Cause for Drinks brings people together at their local watering holes, and a portion of the proceeds goes to a selected charity.

For 35 years, SafePlace has offered critical services to Austin-area survivors of sexual and domestic violence. One in every four women will experience domestic violence in her lifetime, according to the National Coalition Against Domestic Violence.

Wednesday, October 14, from 6-9pm at Lustre Pearl Bar, 97 Rainey Street. For more info: http://bit.ly/FierceFest

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September 23, 2009

Ridiculously Packed Thursday

Don’t even know where to begin … I’m hitting the invite-only Austin Cocktail Throwdown first, then we’ll see where the night takes me. These are a few of the places I could be going:

  • Barton Place Restaurant Row Taste Off

    Barton Place Restaurant Row Off

  • Saks New York State of Mind March of Dimes Event

    Cocktails by Twin Liquors, hors d’oeuvres provided by The Driskill, door prizes, and NY themed music, getting everyone in a New York state of mind. Five percent of all sales will directly benefit the Austin chapter of March of Dimes. Graff Jewelry will have a special selection here specifically for the event, as they too will also be donating a percentage of sales to The March of Dimes. Also, a fabulous giftcard promotion on Thursday: $100 w/ a $450 purchase, and $250 w/ a $1000 purchase in Cosmetics, Men’s & Women’s Contemporary, and WEAR.

  • Common Thread Happy Hour / Grand Opening

Common Thread inviteThe cool thing about this fabric store is that they aim to provide three things in their collection:

Fabric

  • unusual, exciting, beautiful fabric for creating clothing and crafts
  • Earth and human-friendly sources and fibers
  • reasonable prices

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September 16, 2009

Thursdays are beginning to be epic again

Austin Monthly / BoConcept

But I’m too tired to even think about it!

Austin Monthly & BoConcept Longest Worldwide Release Party 6-9pm

(flyer above) Worth going for the Piranha Sushi alone. Well maybe, I bet lines will be long and the place will be packed.

Austin Under 40 Awards Kick-Off

Cissi’s Market, 6 to 9pm … Learn more about Au40, sign up to volunteer on a committee, and network with other Austinites. Drink specials and complimentary appetizers will be provided by Cissi’s Market, live music by the Jeff Lofton Trio.

Volunteers do not need to be members of YMBL or YWA to attend the happy hour or volunteer for the event.  Please RSVP at www.austinunder40.org.

Grand Re-Opening of Duncan & Boyd Jewelers

Come celebrate Duncan & Boyd Jewelers recent relocation to a larger store location in Westlake with a trunk show by Charles Krypell and cocktail reception. Open 10am–9pm, Cocktails at 5pm.

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September 1, 2009

New 34th Street Cafe Happy Hour Starts Sept 8

In a city that surprisingly lacks GREAT happy hours (aside from TRIO and Imperia, of course), a new deal is a welcome addition. Especially in the “Midtown” area, where, exempting the Triangle, few restaurants mess with a happy hour. Enter Brykerwoods’ 34th Street Café’s new happy hour, starting next week. At less than a mile from my house, I’m sure to give it at least one whirl. Well, except that I’ve never been to Snow Pea’s sushi (amazing!) happy hour and it’s a block from my house. Hrmph. I digress.

Beginning September 8, 34th Street Café will have weekday happy hour specials from 4-7pm. Apps will be half-price and include delectable homemade pizzas and cheese and charcuterie plates. Happy hour wine and beer specials will change daily and may include specialty wine cocktails, half-price wines by the glass and deals on select beers. The restaurant’s newly redesigned website will have daily specials listed.

Other happs at 34th Street Café:

  • Three-course prix fixe dinners ($24) on Mondays and Tuesdays, which include either a seafood or steak entrée and a glass of wine.
  • New recipes for the appetizer menu: P.E.I. Mussels ($12) cooked in white wine and served with chervil, shallots, garlic chips and grilled bread; Ahi Tuna Tartare ($12) in a lemon-basil oil and served with sea salt, tapenade and toasted focaccia; and Pan-Fried Frog Legs ($9) served over roasted sunchoke puree, a delicate combination of saffron and Jerusalem artichokes.
  • Beginning Saturday, September 26 and throughout the autumn season, 34th Street Café will bring back its Lounge 34. Evoking the characteristics of a comfortable yet chic after-hours club, Lounge 34 events begin at 10:30pm with local DJs spinning.

For more info: call (512) 371-3400 or visit www.34thStreetCafe.com.

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July 23, 2009

Thursday Night Extravaganza

As usual, Thursday is hopping. But this Thursday we can all get our drink and food on, then head to lululemon (click for more info) before 9pm to dance-yoga our indulgences away with glowsticks.

Before your rave day, check out:
Christmas in July at Soigne Boutique, 6-8pm
Mr. Clause will make an appearance a little early while shoppers enjoy a 20 percent discount on all items in the store. Holiday music will mix with master mixologist Jimmy Joe Zumwalt of Cover 3 restaurant’s fantastic holiday-themed cocktails. For more on Cover 3, click here.

Eco Series at the Lance Armstrong Foundation Headquarters, 6-8pm
The new Lance Armstrong Foundation headquarters (2201 East 6th Street) has been designated as one of Austin’s first gold-certified Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design [LEED] facilities. Tour the facility and check in on a panel discussion about how the transformation happened with Greg Lee, CFO, Bob Harris, partner, Lake | Flato Architects, and Ryan Jones, lead architect, Lake | Flato. Roland Galang [urbanspace] and Amanda Ogden [E3 Properties], founders of the Eco Series, hope theses events will become a platform for affecting change towards a sustainable lifestyle. The event is sponsored by Urban Space, Emblem Creative, Meridian Solar, Adelo Mortgage, Cielo Water, and Bossa Nova.

Beat the Heat Cocktail Party at Rae Cosmetics, 6:30-8:30pm
Drinks and appetizers by Hosteria Verde, the chance to win over $400 in door prizes, complimentary makeup applications and touch ups, and live music by El John Selector from Thievery Corporation. Plus, preview Limbo Jewelry’s new line. Benefits Girl Start.

CrossFit Games Celebration at CrossFit Central, 7pm-?
You’re probably only interested in this if you’re part of the CF community, but nonetheless there’s a little par-tay up at the gym starting at 7pm. They’re providing a nacho bar, you BYOB. I’ll be toting Nalgene margaritas (yep, there still 3 in my freezer), so that should make for a good time.

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July 10, 2009

Pub Dash for a Good Cause

I’m headed out of town tomorrow for vacation in Park City, Utah, but if I were here this weekend, I’d definitely be doing:

Pub Dash benefiting The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society: “Where Happy Hour Never Closes“

This is a fun sports-themed event from 7-11pm on Saturday, July 11. Enjoy happy hour prices all evening long with the wristband you get for signing up. Party with us as we “dash” from bar to bar while wearing your most outrageous athletic attire and get creative because prizes will be awarded to the best guy and girl outfit. The team with the most points will win the Grand-Prize; Details of the games will be announced at registration so come ready for anything!!!

$900 worth of prizes up for grabs and provided by: Castle Hill Fitness, Fit City Training, Betty Sport, Rowing Dock, L4 Sports, & Rogue Equipment.

Registration will be available for $20 at Little Woodrows between 4-5pm day of event, IF we are not sold out. Space is limited, 150 people permitted, so sign up fast!

Registration @ Little Woodrow’s, 520 W.6th st.
Time: 4-5pm
Food provided by: Screaming Goat and La Fantabulous

Come in Teams of 5 or come to mingle and create a team at registration :)

Bring an ID and receipt for wristbands and Pub Dash Packets.

Dash schedule:
5pm- Union Park
6pm-Key Bar
7pm-Mother Egan’s
8pm-Molotov
9pm-Annie’s West
10pm-JBlacks
11pm-The Ranch

Join us. Think. Drink. Help.

*We are dashing for cancer so fees are totally tax deductible, this is a great opportunity for businesses to sponsor a team and get write-off all at the same time. :)

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May 19, 2009

Wednesday Night – It’s all about the Bachelors … or Puppies?

Apparently there’s some breast cancer research fundraising going on, because the word (is it really even a word?) “Ta-Tas” is flying around like the ‘t’ is about to be extinct. Nonetheless, here’s info on the TaTa Event:

Live Music, Dancing, Date Auction & Good Philanthropic Fun for Everyone!

Speakeasy 412 Congress Ave, 6–9 pm

Single?
There will be bidding with cold, hard cash (or credit card) for Austin’s hottest & boldest bachelors & bachelorettes for breast-savin’ fab fund raisin’! I hear one guy comes with a party barge loaded with free beer …

Taken?
Come for live music, to support a good cause, and to kick off Memorial Day Weekend early!

Drink Up: Speakeasy will donate 20% of all gross sales from the bar to the Texans Tah-Tahs! Facebook invite here.

Puppies more your style?

Pet Relocation, an Austin-based company that will help move your pets across town or across country, is launching their website with a party at Molotov from 7–9pm. Enjoy free drinks (Tito’s Sweet-Os), food from Dagar’s Catering, live entertainment from Uncle Bruno, and goodie bags.

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May 8, 2009

Saturday. Do it.

Yo, this happy hour tomorrow is going to be absolutely phenomenal. $3 drinks, hot brunettes delivering said drinks, full gift bags when you buy your tix … see you at Lanai from 6-8pm.

Brunette Happy Hour!

DO IT!

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May 6, 2009

It’s Thursday, do you know where your parties are?

Leukemia & Lymphoma benefit

I’ve heard good things about the Jeff Lofton Quartet and a Brunette teammate planned this event, so there’s nothing stopping me! $10 donation at the door will get you a raffle ticket and drink specials! The Belmont, 7-10pm

Relaxing Mom’s Night Out more your style?

UpSpring Baby is celebrating the first ever National Moms Nite Out on May 7. Come enjoy yummy food and drink, live entertainment, shopping and fantastic giveaways as we join together to salute mothers all over the country.

Features:
– Chocolate tasting and demonstration by Lina Husodo of Lina’s Coco Couture
– Live musical performance by Wendi Slaton
– Chair massages and stress relieving treatments
– Book signing by Mary K. Moore, author of “The Unexpected When You’re Expecting”

UpSpring Baby, makers of Milkscreen and Walking Wings, is an Austin-based company creating products that offer convenient solutions to everyday life and help improve overall health and wellness for children. Attendance is limited so be sure to RSVP to upspringbaby@gmail.com. 6-9pm at Touch of Sass, 500 N Lamar.

Want to support Blondes v Brunettes in double-time?

A combined Blondes & Brunettes happy hour at J Blacks Feel Good Lounge on Thursday, May 7th, 2009 to meet THE BRUNETTES and BLONDES playing in The First Annual Blondes vs Brunette Powderpuff Football Game.  This event benefits the Alzheimer’s Association and supports research, awareness, and education about this devastating disease. You will be able to meet 100 of Austin’s finest Brunettes and Blondes along with their ridiculously good looking and intelligent coaches as they raise money for this great organization… (also, you must still COME TO LANAI on Saturday from 6-8pm)

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August 21, 2008

A Thursday of Free Jewelry Events

Yeah, a smidge random that there are TWO jewelry events this Thursday, but hey, we can roll with it. I won’t be at either, as I’ll be running the Nike Human Race training run I’ve come to love so dearly. But for those not pounding the pavement:

Design Your Own Necklace at Madewell

Visit the Domain this Thursday night to design your own necklace with Jeanne Kirkland of UrbanPosh jewelry (found at Eliza Page and Soigné) The necklace is free with any purchase of $100 or more. While at the store, Madewell will take $25 off any denim you buy! Complimentary Cocktails plus DJ Mahealani will be spinning tunes all night.

Date: Thursday, August 21st
Time: 6-9pm
Location: Madewell at the Domain (Across from North)
… so it’s not quite free ($100 purchase?!), but the cocktails are free ..

And then there’s the worldwide Anthony Nak launch at Eliza Page that everyone seems to be talking about. Jewelry definitely isn’t free, but cocktails and food are, so here’s the flyer:

Anthony Nak Launch at Eliza Page

Anthony Nak Launch at Eliza Page

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