Now Open at The Line Hotel: Dean’s One Trick Pony

January 21, 2019 8:31 am

If you know anyone who lived and played in Austin in the ‘60s, they’d probably recognize the name Don Dean. He was a popular host and performer who emceed in the space where Dean’s One Trick Pony now resides. When its owners debuted the chic bar at The Line Hotel last October, they felt it was only fitting to pay homage to the illustrious Austin personality in its name.

The bar exudes whimsy from its decor to its drink menu. Try the signature Pink Pony, frozen pink lemonade infused with Aperol, or the Captain Fantastic with rum, pineapple, mango, lime, and a dash of spicy habanero. Pair your drink with one of the snacks or sandwiches on the creative menu, such as the Disco Fries smothered with country ham gravy or the crispy chicken banh mi sandwich. The kitchen also dishes out slices of seasonal pie and a special Smoked Pie for Two, an apple pie infused with bacon and cheddar and seared over pecan wood.

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The 3M Half Marathon Returns to Austin This Weekend

January 14, 2019 12:15 pm

If you love the city of Austin almost as much as you love running, you won’t want to miss the 3M Half Marathon on Sunday, January 20th. This annual marathon highlights the best aspects of the city since its course slices right through downtown, starting on Stonelake Boulevard and ending around the University of Texas and the Texas State Capitol.

The path in between the starting line and finish line is great for relatively new runners because it’s mostly downhill or flat, so you can run the course faster than your average half-marathon. Join approximately 7,000 other runners at the starting line at 7:30 a.m., and push your way through the 13.1-mile race. There will be water stations along the way, as well as a festival at the finish line with food, drink, and even a live DJ. Registration costs $125.

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Snap a Selfie at The FOMO Factory

January 7, 2019 2:31 pm

A swing embellished with faux flowers and big enough for an adult. A make-believe bathroom filed to the brim with giant rubber duckies and inflatable “bubbles.” A mock children’s classroom complete with a massive game of M.A.S.H. splashed across the wall. These are the kinds of scenes that await you at The FOMO Factory, an immersive art exhibit that’s popped up in Austin until January 27th.

The entire goal of the art installation is to transports adults back to their favorite childhood memories in an all-encompassing way. That’s why you can actually step into the art exhibit and interact with its components. Snap a photo with the disco ball in the sparkly school dance room, go for a swim in the ball pit, or join a friend on the grown-up-sized seesaw that sits in the faux playground. Tickets are $23 and selfies are encouraged.

Category: Miscellaneous


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