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September 24, 2009

Boy Toy: Sexy Improv Comedy (+ free beer)

Boy Toy

Every Saturday at 7pm at ColdTowne Theater (4803 Airport Blvd, next to I Luv Video), you can BYOB and laugh your ass off at humor more clever than T&A jokes–but just as laugh-out-loud, get-the-giggles funny.

Formed in late-2008 when a stray bolt of sex-lightning struck Austin’s ColdTowne Theater, improv comedy troupe Boy Toy (www.boytoyimprov.com) includes some of the funniest and most-innovative improvisers in the country. Among this dazzling troupe of funnykins are ColdTowne Conservatory teachers and graduates, an Air Sex World Champion, a World of Warcraft guru, a zip-line tour guide, the manager of a Starbucks, and “Dirty Baby,” leader of Austin’s only ukulele rock-and-roll band.

Boy Toy performs “The Harold,” the grandpappy of improv formats that intertwines organic games, scenes, and relationships into one big ball of sexy. For the month of September, Coldtowne Theater is providing FREE BEER for all of Boy Toy’s shows. Your last chance to get sexy and beer at the same time, for free, is this Saturday at 7pm.

Lucky for you, my sexy and beer-lovin’ This is Life in Austin readers, I have one VIP pass to give away. Now, there can only be one VIP per show, and you can let your imagine run on why. But this pass includes you and 2 guests, so you won’t be alone in your sexploitation (or sexploration? not sure). Enter to win by posting a comment below (preferably but not required related to either sex or beer), winner will be chosen at random Friday afternoon at 4pm.

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August 12, 2009

Last Minute: This Afternoon, you don’t wanna miss…

… Concierto Bajo Las Estrellas, 5-10pm tonight at The Long Center for the Performing Arts’ City Terrace

As a sometimes Spanish speaker (as in, I can speak the Spanish but don’t very often), I get excited when I read things in Spanish. Even when they’re as simple as “Concert Under the Stars,” KAKW Univision 62′s celebration of the 5th annual “Premios Texas” awards. The FREE open-to-the-public  pre-party (the Awards are tomorrow night) has a live music lineup of nominated artists including El Guero y Su Banda Centenario (“Mejor Artista Vocal Masculino” – Best Male Vocal Artist), Foco Rojo (“Mejor Banda de Austin” – Best Austin Band) and La Clave de Mexico (“Mejor Banda de Austin”). Also set to perform are Austin-based mariachi band Mariachi Estrella and Mexican regional folk dance group Roy Lozano’s Ballet Folklorico. Making special appearances at the event will be “Premios Texas 2009” co-host Sissi, nominee Makano (“Mejor Artista Hip-hop/Urbano” and “Mejor Artista Revelacion”) and nominee Tati (“Mejor Artista Revelacion”). The final round of the talent show “Idolo del Pueblo” will also take place, with the winning finalist earning a trip to Miami to compete on the international TV show “Sabado Gigante” with Don Francisco.

So walk yourself on down to 701 W. Riverside Drive and enjoy some Latin beats tonight. Snag some nibbles from P. Terry’s or Whole Foods or anywhere else close and make it a picnic. Or just enjoy the tunes.

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July 10, 2009

Looking Through Car Windows

Traffic artUniversally shared yet a solitary experience, looking through car windows is a world we rarely take the time to see. Artist Alec Drummond takes us on the highway to explore it.

Opening reception tomorrow,Saturday July 11th, 7pm featuring live music by Treachery of Others.

Bay6 Gallery
5305 Bolm Rd. #6
Austin, TX 78721

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June 24, 2009

Fashion in this town ups the ante with 2 events

For such a hipster place, it can be hard to find clothes to wear in Austin. How to achieve that laid-back but perfectly-put-together look we’re so famous for? And keep our sweat stains from showing at the same time? The cool kids can shop SoCo’s vintage stores, but some of us just don’t have time or talent for that–it’s like a full-time job. Enter two new fashion events in Austin, one BIG and far-off, and one smaller but very soon.

The deets on Austin’s first Fashion Week have been released by Launch787:

Austin Fashion Week is July 13-19. It will feature ~120 events. Participating boutiques and salons will host one Austin-based designer. It’s free to attend most of the events, but you can also buy a “Passport to Fashion” starting Thursday morning through the official Austin Fashion Week website. Passports are $20 and give you a 10% discount at all of the participating boutiques and salons.

Then, the Austin Fashion Awards will take place on Sunday, July 19 from 5:30-9pm inside Dell Hall at the Long Center. Featuring fashion from the UT Fashion Design School, Project Runway’s Kayne and others, there’s also live music from The Octopus Project, Alpha Rev, Mike Relm, The Soldier Thread and Ume. Tickets are $39.

Then then, the Austin Fashion Awards After Party is Sunday, July 19 from 9pm until Midnight. At the Sky Lounge at Ashton on Town Lake, DJ Mike Relm of opening for Moby fame will spin amongst drinks from Tito’s and Sweet Leaf along with food from 2nd Street District restaurants. An EXTREMELY limited number of tickets will be available through FashionWeekAustin.com.

Austin Fashion Awards public voting will begin Thursday morning also through FashionWeekAustin.com. You can vote for your favorite boutiques, salons, designers, models, photographers, hair stylists and makeup artists. You decide who the winners are!

So there’s that. But then there’s also an awesome Trunk Show-stravanganza (I don’t want to weigh them down with just the trunk show moniker) this Sunday at United States Art Authority (near Spiderhouse) from 4-8pm. Basically a big girly playground, the event features clothes from ethical/sustainable-fabric designer René Geneva and jewelry from Leigh Elena. Makeup by Myka plus free samples of Myka’s sugar scrubs, free bang trims and quicky up-dos by Waterstone, new nail wraps by Pink Salon (where I get my hair did by my fave stylist Johanna, who I LOVE), plus Jay B. Sauceda snapping photos. Rounded out by Innocent Chocolate, snacks, and free mimosas, the event is going to be total fun–oh, and it benefits the Geneva Foundation for Women and the Arts™. Natch.

MUST RSVP: info@thetrunkshowaustin.com

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June 19, 2009

Dating and Style Workshop at Saks on Saturday

So this is a new twist on the fashion shows that often occur in Austin: include a workshop on Dating and Style! From 3-5pm on Saturday, Shuronda Robinson, an entrepreneur and Life Mastery Coach, and Marjorie Burciaga, noted local image consultant and a freelance writer for Austin Woman Magazine, will present a workshop that covers:

* Dating etiquette for men and women;
* How to dress for a date;
* A fashion show with the latest styles for ages 20s thru 50s, with celebrity models

The workshop will last about 40 minutes. During the rest of the time you can enjoy cocktails, refreshments and door prizes. And Saks is giving 15% off any purchase.

Event is free, but please RSVP to events@makingthingsclear.com.

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April 16, 2009

More Thursday Happs

If you can’t make it out to Westlake for Tidbits, don’t fret: three other Thursday happs should keep you entertained, fed, and liquored up for free.

903Theresea Open House & Art Show

5-9pm: drinks, DJ, art show & giveaway! See two green, mod homes and enjoy free drinks, food–including new Cupcaker L’s Cupcake Cafe–music, and art show. www.903theresa.com/

Ligne Roset Opening Reception

6-8:30pm: The first-ever Ligne Roset concept store in Austin is opening this Thursday in the 2nd Street District.  Ligne Roset is a furnishings company based in France making its debut in Austin. Free St. Germain’s specialty cocktails infused with elderflower liqueur. RSVP here.

Ligne Roset flyer

1/2 Price Day at Little Woodrow’s on the Drag

3pm-2am: Half-price EVERYTHING at Little Woodrow’s. 100+ beers, bottles, draft, can, mimosas …  3-7p is Happy hour and you can combine the two to get even cheaper beer. What?!

The regular Thursday night special is Giant Mug Night with $4 domestic & premium drafts. $3 mimosas. Half price applies to this too–Little Woodrow’s is practically GIVING BEER AWAY. Geez. Do it.

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April 10, 2009

DrumJam at Stubb’s tonight

DrumJam plays the Official Blue October Aftershow at Stubb’s tonight, doors at 11:30pm & show at midnight.

I love DrumJam’s live performances, but I also felt the desire to post this because I have to brag on myself for two seconds. Basically, I don’t really like Blue October’s music personally. BUT before they were REALLY BIG and selling out shows and had a platinum album (December 2006), I pitched a story about them to HOUSTON magazine–by warbling “Hate Me” intentionally off key and then outlining the boys’ Texas roots. They bought it and my first REAL feature in a magazine was born. I interviewed Justin, the lead singer, for the article. Imagine being a rookie journalist and having this be your first big piece! So while I don’t love their sound, I can’t help but love Blue October.

I do, however, actually love DrumJam’s sound. So pay the $8 (or free with your Blue October ticket) and get your drum on.

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April 3, 2009

Emerge: ATX Graffiti Art Show

I think I’m too uncool, or at least un-emo, to understand this BUT graffiti and laser graffiti sounded awesome enough to sell me, and Spiderhouse is right near me. So here are the deets of this show curated by Nathan Nordstrom and Warren McKinney featuring live aerosol painting and laser tagging by some of Austin’s favorite and emerging graffiti artists.  It’s a kickoff for the upcoming Pieced Together tour and a fundraiser for the Austin EcoSchool.  Works will be on display April through April 9th.

The event: April 4th, 7pm ‘til
Spider House Café
2908 Fruth Street, 78705
FREE – Donations accepted at the door

Artists:
SLOKE, MEZ, WAKE, SPAIN, SPIK, DEGAS, AWK, BELIEF, EL UNO NUEVE, MATT RODRIGUEZ, ZACH MCDONALD, SMILE, CLARISSE NOELLE, REKS, WORM, GAGLIA, PAUSE, NIZ, JSEN, MESAGE, & JASON MIKA

Performers:
Romeo Navarro’s BBOY CITY Performers

DJs:
INNERLIGN, ORION, CHARLIE

MCs:
FBC, MSG CREW, & Special Guest

Art Seen Alliance, www.artseenalliance.com, Art Seen Alliance is engaged in cultivating a variety of artistic and cultural endeavors by working with artists and those that support and appreciate art. The mission is to enable artists, make art accessible, and foster culture.
 Austin EcoSchool,www.austin-ecoschool.org, Austin EcoSchool is a progressive elementary school and learning center committed to providing a healthy environment for intellectual, social, and emotional growth. They maintain a low student-to-teacher ratio in mixed-age classrooms for children ages five to eleven. Combining the best of homeschooling and teacher-guided instruction, teachers partner with children and their parents to create flexible individual learning plans. [Where was this when I was in elementary school??]

ATX Emerge


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March 27, 2009

Fashion Now at the Domain

Simon Fashion Now Presented by Caress Skin Wear Collection

With Fashion Shows Friday night and throughout the day Saturday, Simon Fashion Now at the Domain is the closest we’ve got to the Fashion Weeks that have just finished hitting NYC, London, Paris, and Milan. The event at the Domain takes advantage of the Domain’s outdoor mall atmosphere with style and skin booths throughout, and individual stores offering treats and discounts.

Tonight, former “Queer Eye” guy Carson Kressley, host of Lifetime’s “How To Look Good Naked,” will host a style show of spring looks and tips for great skin at 6:30pm during Friday night’s Girl’s Night Out, which goes from 5-9pm.

Another fashion show will include looks from Martin + Osa, Lilly Pulitzer, Luxe Apothetique and others.

Saturday, the style events begin at noon with runway shows at 1, 2, 3 and 7 p.m. Betsey Johnson, BettySport, Neiman Marcus, St. Thomas Boutiques, Stuart Weitzman, Michael Kors, and others retailers will participate in the various shows. A post-show party with The Sophisticates presented by Covert Cadillac concludes the festivities Saturday night.

Here’s the PDF with more info.

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March 12, 2009

Thursday: Spas + Jewels + new bars

As usual, Thursday night is packed with stuff. Don’t let the cold, dreary rain keep you from partying! This particular Thursday is the last before the SXSW madness strikes, but Cuatro’s is getting in on the fun early with some sort of college party, see my spreadsheet (tab: SXSW 2009) for more details.

As far as the other events go, not gonna lie, often a jewelry launch or boutique party is just like every one before it. But this one features some snacks and drinks I particularly love, so I can’t help but be excited for local vodka Savvy, the delicious Blue Note Bakery I discovered at a wedding event, and the sushi of Imperia. Three things I like, jewelry is just an added bonus.

Eliza Page + Kendra Scott

Sabia’s Spring Mixer, 5-8pm

The spa extraordinaire and apothecary is settling into new 5th Street digs and throwing a Spring Mixer to celebrate, featuring champagne and treats, chair massage, woods lamp skin analysis, & a gift with any $100 purchase. 1213 West 5th Street, Suite B1

TRIBEZA Happy Hour, 6-8pm

Join TRIBEZA at Austin’s newest upscale lounge Submerged. Located at 2nd & Trinity (333 E. Second St.) across from the Austin Convention Center, enjoy complimentary appetizers from across the street neighbor Fleming’s.  DJ Ntenz spins.

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