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Austin Music Video Festival: A Celebration of the Visual Side of Music

August 23, 2016 by

From huge music video epics to lesser known videos by local indie bands, the Austin Music Video Festival is set to screen a wide variety of videos this September in downtown Austin. The music video fest lights up movie theater screens around the city from September 7th to the 10th.

Beyonce's latest visual album will headline the event, but you can also see music videos by Santigold, The Weeknd, and CHVRCHES, not to mention other indie bands such as Foals, Mother Falcon, and Lord Huron. Interspersed between the screenings of music videos, the festival will also host concerts, awards ceremonies for the best productions, and panels discussing various videos. Snag your ticket now so you don't miss the fun.

Austin Music Video Festival
When: September 7 – 10
Where: Downtown Austin, TX
Cost: $25+
www.austinmusicvideofestival.com
www.eventbrite.com/e/austin-music-video-festival-awards-september-7-10-2016-tickets-26465704635?mc_cid=dee384db9b&mc_eid=fefe9ad018

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Tapioca House: A Solid Choice for Bubble Tea Near You

August 15, 2016 by

A hole-in-the-wall spot that’s a hidden gem, Tapioca House outdoes other area bubble tea places with its inexpensive but tasty fare and fast service. A locally established chain with other locations in Houston and Dallas, Tapioca House serves genuine Taiwanese tapioca drinks and snacks.

The most popular drinks here are the bubble teas, and there’s a huge selection of tea flavors to choose from, including unique ones like French vanilla, green apple, and pumpkin. For a more decadent treat, try the Mint Oreo Ice Cream Shake or the Chocolate Snow. The prices here are affordable, especially the lunch combos. For under $7, you can get chicken wings, rice, and a drink. The speedy service will have you in and out the door, so it’s a great stop on your way to or from work. Tapioca House is conveniently located less than 10 minutes from Elan East.

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Frosty Sweets and Fun Await at the Austin Ice Cream Festival

August 8, 2016 by

Good Pops, Austin Scoops, and Amy's Ice Cream are just a few of the local shops participating in the fun at the 10th Annual Austin Ice Cream Festival. The fest kicks off at 10 a.m. on Saturday, August 13 in Austin's Fiesta Gardens, and it's bringing plenty of frosty flavors to you and your group. There will even be dairy-free ice creams, including the sweets from NadaMoo.

In addition to the many ice cream vendors slated to show off their stuff at the Austin Ice Cream Festival, the event will also offer live music, games, and contests. If you're an ice cream fanatic, take part in the ice cream-eating contest and see how you stack up against other local sweets-lovers. Or you can help build the best popsicle stick sculpture or whip up a batch of homemade ice cream and let judges decide how you did.

Austin Ice Cream Festival
When: 10 a.m. – 7 p.m. on Saturday, August 13
Where: Fiesta Gardens, 2100 Jesse E. Segovia Street, Austin, TX 78702
Cost: $15
austinicecreamfestival.com
www.everfest.com/e/austin-ice-cream-festival

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Enjoy a Locally Crafted Cold One at the 4th Tap Brewing Cooperative

August 1, 2016 by

What’s better than having a local brewery and taproom close to your home? Residents of Elan East Apartments, you’ll be happy to know that 4th Tap Brewery and taproom is just 15 minutes away.

4th Tap Brewery has some unorthodox features that offer a more relaxed and comfortable environment. First, there are no bartenders—everyone who works at the brewery, from the brewers to the owners, pitch in to serve guests one of the 10 beers on tap. Also, there is a bring-your-own-food model that allows anyone to show up with snacks to enjoy with a cold one. There are also regular food trucks parked outside the brewery, in case you'd like to grab food on site. The taproom’s website lists the food truck schedule, so you can check to see when your favorite will be serving snacks. Be sure to check out this great local brewery this summer!

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Sip Bubble Tea This Summer at UTea Town

July 22, 2016 by

Bubble Tea is the star of the menu at UTea Town, a bubble tea shop that also serves an assortment of other beverages too. The menu is full of dozens of bubble teas in flavors like green tea, yellow mango ice, peach cream, avocado cream, cherry ice, and more. For drinks in addition to tea, UTea Town offers hot chocolate, Thai tea, peach juice, frozen mocha coffee, and iced coffee. UTea Town is adjacent to the University of Texas at Austin, so it’s just over a mile from Elan East.

UTea Town is also a great spot to visit during the summer months for a frozen treat. There is indoor seating at the shop and free Wi-Fi too. Most people choose to enjoy their drinks as takeout, though. UTea is open daily and has been a popular spot for bubble tea in Austin for years—so check it out!

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Texas Book Festival: Two Days of Lit-Focused Fun

July 15, 2016 by

Before Laura Bush was a First Lady, she was a librarian. So it makes sense that she'd want to bring literacy to a larger group of people—which is precisely why she co-founded the Texas Book Festival in 1995. She and Mary Margaret Farabee wanted residents of Texas to not only have access to good books, but also to get excited about reading.

Now more than 20 years later, the Texas Book Festival is still going strong. This year it'll unfold at the State Capitol Building and nearby venues in Austin with the help of authors from around the country. More than 20 are scheduled to attend, including a mix of local talents and nationally renowned writers. So if you love a good book or you're interested in meeting some of the authors, head to the Texas Book Festival this year.

Texas Book Festival
When: November 5 -6
Where: State Capitol Building, 610 Brazos Street, Austin, TX 78701
www.texasbookfestival.org
www.facebook.com/TexasBookFestival

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Visit The Texas Music Museum to Learn About Our State’s Music History

July 8, 2016 by

Austin is home to some great live music and has been a popular spot for live performances for decades. In celebration of that history, the Texas Music Museum was established. The Texas Music Museum puts the spotlight on musicians of today and yesterday who performed in Austin as well as the musicians who called Texas home. The artifacts and exhibitions throughout the museum explore all sorts of music from Texas-related patriotic music to country to jazz and swing. The exhibitions here showcase sheet music, snippets of songs, and more.

In addition to its regular collection, the museum is currently home to two special shows: an exhibition about gospel music and Texas and a exhibit about Mexican Americans who create Tejano music in Austin. The Texas Music Museum is conveniently just over two miles from Elan East, so be sure to check it out this summer.

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Enjoy a Coffee, a Show, a Beer, or All Three at Cherrywood Coffeehouse

June 27, 2016 by

In a world full of cookie-cutter cafes, Cherrywood Coffeehouse stands out in the crowd. From it's ornate mosaic-topped tables to the stained-glass art pieces perched on the windowsills, Cherrywood Coffeehouse is full of life and color—and not just when it comes to the decor. The Austin cafe also regularly hosts live music and, after happy hour, switches from coffee to booze, so you can enjoy a beer with the show.

But if you're just swinging by on your way to work for a morning pick-me-up, regulars highly recommend that you order the Cuban con leche, which teems with sweet condensed milk. You may have to wait in line for it, but it'll be time well spent. Of course, you can always just grab a cup of brewed coffee, a latte, or an Americano at Cherrywood Coffeehouse too. Add a breakfast taco too, like the Sol. It contains a blend of eggs, black beans, bacon and sausage, potatoes, green onions, and cheese.

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Try the Best Food Truck Fare in Town at Trailer Food Tuesdays

June 20, 2016 by

You can visit the colorful food trailer parks of Austin any time, but if you want to taste the best grub its food trucks have to offer, there's no better time than Trailer Food Tuesdays. One Tuesday each month through the summer, Trailer Food Tuesdays brings out the best of the best for a food truck festival. The idea originated with the Gypsy Picnic in 2010 and has only grown in scope since then.

The next Trailer Food Tuesday is July 19, and it will feature live tunes by the Anthony Ray Wright Band. Although its exact food truck lineup has yet to be announced, you can expect vendors similar to those who showed up for the first Trailer Food Tuesday on June 7. They included Wholly Kabob, Mission Dogs, SLAB BBQ, and Mmmpanadas, to name just a few. If you can't make it to the Trailer Food Tuesday on July 19, mark your calendar for the next one on August 16. Doodlin's Hogwallops will supply the live music for this fest, and you can expect prominent local food-truck chefs to make an appearance too.

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In.gredients: Shop Differently

June 6, 2016 by

In.gredients is a neighborhood grocery store with a farmers' market feel. Just a five-minute trip from Elan East Apartments, In.gredients is trying to change the way people shop for their groceries. The store focuses on three core values: zero waste, local food, and community.

The shop sells everything a shopper would need, from high-quality meats to fresh produce, but only features products on their shelves from local vendors. Guests who bring their own containers to package foods bought in the store will have the ability to donate a portion of their purchase to a choice nonprofit or charity. Unlike your regular local grocery store, In.gredients regularly hosts community events like live musical performances on the store porch and community block parties. A full schedule of events can be found on their Facebook page. In.gredients is open Monday through Saturday from 9:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m. while opening at 10:00 a.m. on Sundays.

In.gredients
2610 Manor Road
Austin, TX 78722
(512) 275-6357
www.in.gredients.com
www.yelp.com/biz/in-gredients-austin

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