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Solve a Mystery near Elan East at the Austin Playhouse’s Production of Sherlock Holmes

November 20, 2014 by

The Austin Playhouse is a small, local theater not too far from Elan East that is run by some of the city’s most talented theatre artists. The playhouse is known for putting on high quality productions of truly unique, modern plays, and it might be one of the city's best places to see live theatre

This season, one play the Austin Playhouse will stage is Sherlock Holmes and the Case of the Jersey Lilly, a fairly new play that puts a comic twist on the traditional Sherlock Holmes story. In the play, Holmes receives a seemingly simple case from actress Lillie Langtry, but things turn out to be much more complicated than they first appear.

Sherlock Holmes and the Case of the Jersey Lilly runs from November 21 through December 21. Tickets are $28 on Thursdays and Fridays and $30 on Saturdays and Sundays.

Sherlock Holmes and the Case of the Jersey Lilly
The Austin Playhouse
6001 Airport Boulevard
Austin, TX 78752
(512) 476-0084
www.austinplayhouse.com/season/shows/2014_Sherlock.html#

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Take a Tour of Local Art Near Elan East at Austin’s Art Night Series

November 13, 2014 by

Austin is already well known for its live music, but events like the Art Night Series are making its art scene almost as popular. This popular event is hosted by the Art Alliance Austin and spans a number of unique art spaces throughout specific neighborhoods in the city.

From established galleries to pop-up art exhibits and even live performance venues, you never know where the next location along the Art Night route will be. Food and beverages are served at each location, and true to Austin form, there is often live music as well. The Art Alliance provides buses to transport visitors from your chosen starting gallery, so you’ll get to take a mini tour of the city while also experiencing some of its best art.

Tickets to the Art Night Series are $55 per person, and the cost includes bus transportation and any food and drink. The fall 2014 Art Night Series takes place on November 14, 2014, highlighting art spaces near Elan East. Visit the Art Night Series website to find out more!

Art Night Series
East Austin
Austin, TX 78702
(512) 609-8591
www.artallianceaustin.org/events/art-night-east

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Take a Walk with Friends from Elan East at Austin’s Walnut Creek Metropolitan Park

November 6, 2014 by

Walnut Creek Metropolitan Park is a part of the Austin Parks Foundation, which attempts to offer more green spaces in and around the city of Austin. This classic city park near Elan East is filled with 15 miles of hiking trails, rocky streams and wildflower-covered fields perfect for exploring.

The main part of the park features a safe and sturdy playground area that the kids will love, as well as five softball fields, three basketball courts and a volleyball court that welcome casual pick-up games. The well-maintained swimming pool is perfect for hot Texas days, and there are picnic tables and barbecue pits nearby to make a whole day of fun in the sun. For your furry friend, Walnut Creek Metropolitan Park also offers an off-leash dog area where dogs can play, as well as dog-friendly trails where on-leash dogs can get some exercise.

Walnut Creek Metropolitan Park
12138 North Lamar Boulevard
Austin, TX 78753
(512) 837-4500
www.austinparks.org/our-parks.html?parkid=368

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November 6, 2014 by

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Don’t Forget to Vote!

November 4, 2014 by

Today is Election Day! Make sure you go out and vote today!

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Handcrafted Cocktails Near Elan East at Austin’s East Side Show Room

October 30, 2014 by

East Side Show Room is an Austin cocktail bar and restaurant located not too far from Elan East. The bar certainly has a style that matches Austin's eclectic vibe, from its bohemian décor scheme to the fascinating selection of local art on the walls, and like most places in Austin, there is almost always a live band playing.

East Side Show Room’s dinner menu includes globally influenced dishes made with local ingredients, from the hearty fisherman’s stew to the assortment of meats, seafood and kebabs. To get the full experience you can pair any meal with a drink from the handcrafted cocktail menu, all of which are prepared by skilled barkeeps. These cocktails aren’t made with trendy combinations of modern ingredients, but rather classic cocktail recipes from the Prohibition era.

Visit East Side Show Room's website to see a full menu along with a calendar of upcoming events.

East Side Show Room
1100 East 6th Street
Austin, TX 78702
(512) 467-4280
www.eastsideshowroom.com

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Enjoy Japanese Cuisine Near Elan East at Austin’s Komé

October 23, 2014 by

Austin’s culinary scene offers a number of great international cuisine options, and Komé is just one of the impressive restaurants that are worlds away from traditional Texas barbecue. This stylish eatery’s owners started Komé because they cooked so frequently for other people in their home, and they use the same techniques for home-style Japanese fare in every dish on the menu.

The restaurant’s atmosphere is casual and comfortable, with warm wooden fixtures, a sleek sushi bar and ample accommodations for large parties. There are also intricate examples of craftsmanship throughout the interior. The menu consists of traditional food including sushi rolls, dumplings, meat skewers and grilled fish. Komé also offers sake and Japanese beers. With affordable prices and friendly, knowledgeable service, Komé is a must-try restaurant for Austin area foodies.

Komé closes between lunch and dinner, so check the hours before planning a visit from Elan East.

Komé
4917 Airport Boulevard
Austin, TX 78751
(512) 712-5700
www.kome-austin.com

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Thinkery: An Austin Children’s Museum near Elan East

October 17, 2014 by

Young children are curious and creative, two traits that are oftentimes endearing, but ones that can also make it hard to keep them entertained. Let them learn, build, imagine, play, and get creative at Thinkery. This Austin children's museum near Elan East encourages kids to learn and explore.

Families can spend hours at Thinkery checking out the many exhibits on display. At the Innovators' Workshop, guests can take part in engineering and science activities. Venture to the Light Lab so the kids can learn about shadows, color, and light. In the Kitchen Lab, visitors can take part in activities that have to do with science experiments and food prep. The Let's Grow portion of the venue teaches children about motion, balance, and nutrition.

Thinkery also hosts a number of special events. Visit the website to see a list of upcoming events and workshops.

Thinkery
1830 Simond Avenue
Austin, TX 78723
Phone number(512) 469-6200
www.thinkeryaustin.org
www.yelp.com/biz/thinkery-austin

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El Sapo Botanas y Burgers: An Austin Eatery near Elan East

October 9, 2014 by

Located just a short trip from Elan East, El Sapo Botanas y Burgers is a garage-turned-Tex-Mex burger place. Once the home of a gas station and auto shop, this Austin eatery serves some of the best burgers around, according to guests. Aside from the regular beef patties, the menu features fish, shrimp, chicken, lamb, and pork burgers.

There’s much more on the menu at this restaurant, which is a part of the Carlos Rivero’s El Chile Restaurant Group. Once you're settled in, take a look at the impressive drink selection. The folks behind the bar serve Texas wines — (these pair well with the burgers) — ciders, Texas craft brews, and signature cocktails with a kick.

You can start your meal with chips and guacamole, salsas, and chile con queso. When it's time for the main course, one popular choice is the hearty Angus beef burgers or a super-sized all-beef hot dog. Don't forget to load your dog with chile con carne, pico de gallo, Mexican cheese, fire-roasted jalapenos, and guacamole for extra flavor. For dessert, you can even enjoy a milkshake or an ice cream sundae!

El Sapo Botanas y Burgers
1900 Manor Road
Austin, TX 78702
(512) 366-5154
www.elsapoatx.com/
www.yelp.com/biz/el-sapo-austin

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Trailer Food Tuesdays: Mobile Food near Elan East in Austin

September 26, 2014 by

Forget a sit down meal—mobile food is the hot new trend. Trailer Food Tuesdays is one of Austin’s best mobile food event, bringing together the best of Austin’s food truck scene all in one location not far from Elan East. On the last Tuesday of the month, Austin’s best food trucks converge on the parking lot of the Long Center for the Performing Arts from 5 p.m. until 9 p.m.

Come hungry and try food from local favorites including Burro Cheese Kitchen, Chi’Lantro Korean and Mexican Fusion, Angry Eggroll, Fishey Bizness Seafood Co., Taco Baby, the Peached Tortilla, and more. These creative food trucks are sure to introduce you to some inventive new things to eat. For dessert, you can sample a delicious frozen yogurt from SnoLabs, some ice cream from Cow Tipping Creamery, or a cup of fresh fruit from Mister Fruit Cup.

Trailer Food Tuesdays features different trucks each month, so visiting each month gives you the chance to savor some of Austin's most distinctive food. Check out the event's website to find out more!

Trailer Food Tuesdays
701 W. Riverside Drive
Austin, TX 78704
www.trailerfoodtuesdays.com

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