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Give Back to the Homeless Community at the Art from the Streets Annual Show and Sale!
November 23, 2015 by
When you pick up a masterpiece at the Art from the Streets Annual Show and Sale, you're not just sprucing up your own apartment, you're also helping someone in need. The yearly sale unfolds not far from Elan East, and all of the proceeds go back to the artists who work at Art from the Streets—a studio open to everyone, including the homeless community.
The art studio opened in the early '90s in an effort to provide a creative space for people in need in Austin, and the homeless community of the city has been creating here ever since. Get a firsthand look at their work at the Art from the Streets Annual Show and Sale. From poignant pieces to light-hearted paintings, you'll find an array of artwork at the sale. So no matter your design approach, you should be able to find something that suits.
Art from the Streets Annual Show and Sale
Austin Convention Center
11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 5
500 E. Cesar Chavez Street
Austin, TX 78701
www.artfromthestreets.org
www.downtownaustin.com/events/art-streets-annual-show-and-sale
Room Service Vintage is a Treasure Trove of Vintage and Antique Goods
November 18, 2015 by
Do you dream of rummaging through stores to find vintage treasures? If so, add Room Service Vintage to your must-do list. Room Service Vintage is a renowned vintage and antiques store that is located just 10 minutes from Elan East.
Room Service Vintage is truly a throwback-lover’s dream with an entire inventory of treasures around every corner.
Shoppers can browse all sorts of goods, including furniture, clothing, shoes, accessories, small items for the home, records, tapes, jewelry, and toys. Shoppers will be pleased to find everything from high-quality couches and dressers to fancy ties and dresses.
The kitschy exterior can’t be missed — look for a vintage car wash-inspired shiny sign that reads Room Service Vintage.
Shopping idea: Visit Room Service Vintage for a unique gift for someone on your holiday shopping list!
Room Service Vintage
107 E. N Loop Blvd.
Austin, TX 78751
(512) 451-1057
roomservicevintage.com
www.yelp.com/biz/room-service-vintage-austin
Happy Veterans day!
November 11, 2015 by
Today is a day to honor the men and women who have bravely fought and continue to fight for our country. Thank you for your service!
Burn Pizza and Bar: Perfectly Charred Pies
November 11, 2015 by
A true Roman pizza sports intentionally blackened edges; just slightly charred because of the extremely thin crust. The pizza dough's three-day round of fermentation, which utilizes only a small amount of yeast, also contributes to the crispy edges. At Burn Pizza and Bar, that's exactly the level of char you can expect to ring any pie you order.
The unique pizzeria debuted just a few weeks ago about two miles from Elan East, bringing a piece of the Old World to modern Austin. Devour slices of the classic margherita pizza with just mozzarella, tomato, and basil, or opt for something more creative, such as the Clive. This pie features ndjua (a type of sausage spread) with fontina and mozzarella cheese, plus a drizzle of truffle oil. There are also other authentic Italian eats on the menu, such as lasagna, penne carbonara, and pappardelle with wild boar sausage. Have you tried Burn's pizza yet?
Burn Pizza and Bar
1802 E. 6th Street
Austin, TX 787802
(512) 609-8174
burnatx.com
www.yelp.com/biz/burn-pizza-bar-austin-2
New Facebook Sweepstakes! Enter to Win an iPad Mini!
November 9, 2015 by
To enter the Sweepstakes, visit our Facebook Page and then look for the Sweepstakes tab (image shown below) located on our Facebook Page to enter. Sweepstakes ends December 31st, 2015. We suggest you like our page to keep informed about future sweepstakes and community happenings.
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Due East Celebrates the City’s Art Scene This Thursday!
November 3, 2015 by
Art aficionados should head to this Thursday’s Due East event, a popular happening that serves as the precursor to the two-weekend-long East Austin Studio Tour, scheduled for Nov. 14-15 and 21-22.
From 7 to 10 p.m. this Thursday, Nov. 5, guests get a sneak peek of some of the works by the more than 300 artists who'll be participating in the studio tours later this month while sipping cocktails and noshing food from vendors like Tito’s Handmade Vodka, Austin Eastciders, Lick Ice Cream, and La Condesa.
Guests of this week’s event will also be among the first to check out the EAST group exhibition. Live performances round out the evening along with a silent auction featuring cool takeaways from local businesses.
Tickets are required for entry to Thursday's kickoff event and for the studio tours later this month. Since it's all taking place about two miles from Elan East, it's worth checking out!
Due East Kickoff Event
Thursday, Nov. 5, 5-7 p.m.
1500 E. 4th Street
Austin, TX 78702
east.bigmedium.org/2015_due_east.html
BBQ Fest: Sample Smoked Meats from Some of Texas’ Best Pitmasters
October 26, 2015 by
Tickets tend to sell out for Texas Monthly Magazine's BBQ Fest, which is happening less than two miles away from Elan East this year. So if you have your heart set on learning more about the art of barbecue, snag your tickets in advance. That's the only way you're guaranteed admission to the festival, which showcases eateries that have earned the honor of appearing on Texas Monthly Magazine's Top 50 BBQ Joints list.
This year, you'll meet Aaron Franklin of Franklin Barbecue, Harold "Buzzie" Hughes of Buzzie's Bar-B-Q, and Tootsie Tomanetz of Snow's BBQ. They've all been highly rated by the magazine, and they each bring their own brand of barbecue to the food fest. Savor samples of the smoked meats and wash it down with frosty brews while you chat with the pitmasters themselves about the way they prepare their grub.
BBQ Fest
City Terrace at the Long Center for Performing Arts
Nov. 1
701 W. Riverside Drive
Austin, TX 78704
www.tmbbq.com/events/tmbbq-fest-2015
Fukumoto: Eat Your Way Through the Yakitori Menu
October 22, 2015 by
Chefs use every part of the chicken at Fukumoto, and that's part of the reason it's already garnering so much buzz in Austin even though it only opened last month (about two miles away from Elan East). Its yakitori menu encompasses everything from chicken thigh and chicken meatball to chicken gizzard, chicken heart, and chicken wing, not to mention a few non-poultry items. The pork belly is a big hit among diners, but you can opt for bacon-wrapped asparagus, too, if you like your pork crispy.
Yet yakitori is only half of the equation at this new Japanese restaurant. Its chefs also dish out fresh sushi. Order a serving of geoduck and ora King Salmon nigiri, a pairing that brings bright orange and seaweed-wrapped white fish to your plate. Customers recommend the hama toro nigiri, a pretty pink fish that tastes even better with some spicy wasabi on the side.
Fukumoto
514 Medina Street
Austin, TX 78702
(512) 770-6880
fukumotoaustin.com
www.yelp.com/biz/fukumoto-austin-4
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