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Play a Round of Golf near Elan East at Austin’s Hancock Golf Course

November 26, 2014 by

Since as far back as 1899, Hancock Golf Course has been one of Austin's most popular golf courses. It is one of the oldest courses in the state of Texas, but its well-manicured grounds and updated holes make it feel perfectly modern. The par-35 Hancock Golf Course is fairly small and only contains 9 holes, which is fairly standard for the time in which it was built. The compact size makes it a perfect place to play a quick round of golf near Elan East.

The course is home to a number of different golf associations and junior golf leagues, and if you prefer to get a bit more competitive with your playing, there are Austin Public Links tournaments that unite some of the best players in the city. For those who want to brush up on their skills, Hancock Golf Course even offers clinics and private instruction taught by skilled golf instructors.

Hancock Golf Course
811 E. 41st Street
Austin, TX 78751
(512) 453-0276
www.austintexas.gov/department/hancock-golf-course

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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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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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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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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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Bennu Coffee: A 24 Hour Austin Cafe near Elan East

September 19, 2014 by

With soft lighting, comfortable chairs, and a friendly staff, this coffee shop is the perfect place to camp out with your computer and make yourself a feel at home, all in a spot not too far from home at Elan East.

One thing that sets Bennu apart from other coffee shops is its hours: this Austin cafe is open 24/7. Bennu Coffee serves up a full range of espresso drinks, filter coffee, and brewed tea. (The spicy hot chocolate is one popular option.) To complement your coffee, Bennu offers tasty food items from local Austin vendors like Torcy’s Tacos, Frianco’s Deli, the Green Cart, Russell’s Bakery, and Hoboken Pies.

Since the space is close to the university — and offers free Wi-Fi — it has become a popular destination for students planning all night study sessions. If you'd like to stop by and see it for yourself, visit Bennu Coffee's website to learn more.

Bennu Coffee
2001 E. MLK Boulevard
Austin, TX 78702
(512) 478-4700
http://www.bennucoffee.com

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See Original and Experimental Shows near Elan East at Austin’s Salvage Vanguard Theater

September 5, 2014 by

For a no-nonsense, high-quality theatrical experience, check out a performance at Salvage Vanguard Theater. Just a short trip from Elan East, this inviting theater venue offers audiences the opportunity to see powerful and experimental shows crafted by Austin-based artists. Visitors say you won’t find any artistic snobbery there. Instead, be prepared for a low-key atmosphere and engaging, original shows.

Their performances, which rarely walk the beaten path, are perfect for a thought-provoking evening. Audiences particularly enjoy their dark and dramatically compelling puppet shows. Just be sure to leave younger kids at home, as those performances sometimes deal with serious themes. There are also many more light-hearted shows. Plus, among the many classes offered by Salvage Vanguard Theater, there is a playmaking camp for tweens.

For more information on classes and upcoming shows at this nonprofit arts theater, visit the Salvage Vanguard website.

Salvage Vanguard Theater
2803 Manor Road
Austin, TX 78722
(512) 474-7886
salvagevanguard.org
www.yelp.com/biz/salvage-vanguard-theater-austin

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Morris Williams Golf Course: An Austin Golf Course Near Elan East

August 28, 2014 by

Most golfers who try to live up to the legend of Austin native Morris Williams, Jr. will fall short. The storied golfer got his hands on every trophy within his reach, from the Texas Junior Championship trophy to the National Air Force Trophy—the second of which was eventually renamed in his honor. Today his legacy lives on near Elan East at his namesake Morris Williams Golf Course in Austin.

Designed by famed golf course architect Leon Howard in 1964, Morris Williams Golf Course was only the third public course in Austin. Although the course looks a bit different today thanks to a recent renovation (check out the new clubhouse and cart "barn"), Morris Williams Golf Course still showcases rolling greens with contoured hills. Call to reserve a tee time at this popular Austin course, which was once the home of the University of Texas golf teams.

Morris Williams Golf Course
4300 Manor Road
Austin, TX 78723
(512) 926-1298
www.austintexas.gov/department/morris-williams-golf-course
www.yelp.com/biz/morris-williams-golf-course-austin

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