Category Archives: Special Events

No Rest for the Weird: Spring Music Madness Continues in the ATX

Posted on March 20, 2012 by

Somehow you’ve managed to survive both Spring Break and SXSW – and all you really want to do now is take a nap. But your little locals are still jonesing for some lively entertainment, and they’re counting on you to … Continue reading →

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What CAN’T You Do in Austin This Weekend?

Posted on March 16, 2011 by

My friend Jen and I are headed down to Houston this weekend – taking the kids for visits to NASA, the Houston Aquarium, and a bunch of museums – but while we’re gone it looks like we’ll miss tons of … Continue reading →

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Star of Texas Fair and Rodeo

Posted on March 14, 2011 by

Yesterday I went to the Four Seasons for a brunch held by the super awesome folks at PBSKids (more on this later in the week) and got smacked in the face by the SXSW crowds. Once I was able to … Continue reading →

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Weekend Days and Deals

Posted on March 4, 2011 by

I’ve already talked about the Zilker Kite Festival coming up this Sunday (weather permitting) but there are a few other things worth mentioning before the weekend’s officially upon us: (1) Texas Independence Day parade: This isn’t a huge parade, but … Continue reading →

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Dr. Seuss Storytime at Target

Posted on February 25, 2011 by

I’m a mom. With an almost four-year-old. Dr. Seuss is a major part of our lives. I can recite the entire texts of Oh, the Places You’ll Go, The Sneetches and The Cat in the Hat by memory, right this … Continue reading →

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Kites and Cake: Upcoming Events

Posted on February 22, 2011 by

There are a few things coming up around town that I wanted to tell you about before you miss them. I recently added a Winter/Spring Calendar for some of the bigger events, but I’m not sure anyone knows (or cares) … Continue reading →

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