NOVEMBER 7TH – 16TH, 2014
Wurstfest
November 6, 2014 by
Get Hands-On Science Knowledge Near Lamar Union at Austin Nature and Science Center
October 30, 2014 by
The Austin Nature and Science Center is one of the best places to go in Austin to learn about the area’s natural environment in a fun, hands-on way.
This interactive science center is located on the western edge of Zilker Park, and it has offered exhibits and educational programs since its inception in 1960. Its wildlife exhibits feature native animals that include reptiles, mammals and birds that have been injured and cannot survive in the wild, so visitors are fortunate enough to get an up-close and personal look. The Dino Pit outdoor paleontology exhibit offers children the unique opportunity to participate in a faux archeological dig, and they can also view large-scale reproductions of dinosaur fossils.
The Austin Nature and Science Center also offers a number of educational programs like the Naturalist Workshop, preschools and summer camps for families and kids of all ages to learn about the world around them.
Visit the Austin Nature and Science Center website to learn more about this fun attraction near Lamar Union.
Austin Nature and Science Center
2389 Stratford Drive
Austin, TX 78746
(512) 974-3888
www.austintexas.gov/department/austin-nature-and-science-center
Find Fresh Italian Fare near Lamar Union at Austin’s Winflo Osteria
October 23, 2014 by
Sometimes you want to skip the latest food trends and get back to basics, and that’s exactly what Austin’s Winflo Osteria is known for. This classic Italian eatery near Lamar Union uses simple, fresh ingredients to create traditional Italian dishes without all of the frills, and the result is a menu filled with Neapolitan pizzas, flavorful pastas and light, healthy salads.
The restaurant itself is housed in a renovated 1920s bungalow in Old West Austin, and it features two beautifully decorated floors inside and a terraced patio area outside. Winflo Osteria aims to preserve the historic nature of the building, so it incorporates rustic wooden ceilings and a vintage-style bar. The bar menu includes wine and cocktails that pair well with a meal or make tasty happy hour libations, and there is even a decadent brunch to cap off the weekend.
Visit Winflo's website to learn more about this Austin restaurant!
Winflo Osteria
1315 West Sixth Street
Austin, TX
(512) 582-1027
www.winfloosteria.com
Austin Film Festival
October 23, 2014 by
From: October 23, 2014 – October 30, 2014 (Recurring daily)
Location: Paramount Theater and Various Locations
http://www.austinfilmfestival.com/
POP Austin International Art Show
October 17, 2014 by
POP Austin International Art Show
From: October 17, 2014 – October 19, 2014 (Recurring daily)
Location: Fair Market
Address: 1100 East 5th Street, Austin, TX 78702
http://www.popaustin.com/
Innovative Food near Lamar Union at Austin’s Hopdoddy Burger Bar
October 9, 2014 by
An American classic gets a fresh and exciting makeover at Hopdoddy Burger Bar. Pay a visit to this Austin eatery to enjoy hamburgers prepared in any style you can imagine. Choose from innovative sandwiches like the "Magic Shroom" burger with Texas goat cheese and field mushrooms, the el Diablo burger with pepper jack and caramelized onions, or the primetime burger with a Texas akaushi beef patty and brie cheese.
The menu has other options, too, like the ahi tuna burger with sprouts and honey wasabi sauce. Vegetarians may appreciate the la bandita black bean burger. You can pair your burger with an order of thin-cut Kennebec fries and queso sauce. Hopdoddy offers a number of distinctive drinks, including a Nutella and chocolate pretzel milkshake and a black cherry vodka soda.
Want to learn more about this Austin eatery near Lamar Union? Visit the Hopdoddy Burger Bar website.
Hopdoddy Burger Bar
1400 S. Congress Avenue
Austin, TX 78704
(512) 243-7505
www.hopdoddyburgerbar.com
www.yelp.com/biz/hopdoddy-burger-bar-austin
Austin City Limits Music Festival
October 3, 2014 by
Austin City Limits Music Festival
http://www.aclfestival.com/
From: October 03, 2014 – October 12, 2014 (Every Sunday, Friday, Saturday)
Address: 2100 Barton Springs Rd., Austin, TX 78704
Find Music and Fun near Lamar Union at Austin’s Pecan Street Festival
September 26, 2014 by
If you're a fan of food, music, and the outdoors, make your way to the Pecan Street Festival in downtown Austin. The two-day outdoor gathering, which will be held this Saturday (from 11 a.m. to 10 p.m.) and Sunday (11 a.m. to 8 p.m.) is one of the oldest and most popular events in Central Texas, and admission is free. Gather a few friends or round up the family and make the short trip from Lamar Union to enjoy it for yourself!
There's something for visitors of all ages to do at the Pecan Street Festival. Local and national artisans line the streets and more than 60 of Austin's talented musicians will perform on three stages. Kids can enjoy watching street magicians or wandering around the petting zoo. Everyone can sample food sold by more than 30 vendors. While you're having a good time at the Pecan Street Festival, you'll be glad to know you are also helping the community. The event raises money for a number of Austin non-profits.
The Pecan Street Festival will take place on Saturday, September 27, and Sunday, September 28. Visit the festival's website to find out more!
Pecan Street Festival
Sixth Street
Austin, TX 78701
(512) 485-3190
www.oldpecanstreetfestival.com
www.yelp.com/biz/old-pecan-street-festival-austin-2
The Old Pecan Street Festival
September 26, 2014 by
The Old Pecan Street Festival
From: September 27, 2014 – September 28, 2014 (Recurring daily)
Location: Sixth Street Austin
http://www.oldpecanstreetfestival.com/
New Bones, Old Soul: the Lamar Union Leasing Preview Center Is Now Open!
September 19, 2014 by
South Austin's newest apartment community, Lamar Union, is now leasing! Infused with South Austin's signature style, these brand-new studio-, one-, and two-bedroom townhome apartments promise high-end amenities in a location that offers something for everyone. In fact, some of the best dining, entertainment, and shopping that South Austin has to offer is quite literally at your feet.
Not only does Lamar Union come complete with amenities such as a state-of-the-art, two-story fitness center, a multipurpose yoga/Pilates studio, indoor/outdoor resident social lounges and game rooms, and a show-stopping rooftop pool, these environmentally friendly apartments are perched above a vibrant community plaza that hosts eclectic retail, dining, and entertainment options. Better still, Lamar Union is just steps from the newly expanded Alamo Drafthouse South Lamar and The Highball. And while you'll be able to get downtown in a flash—Lamar Union is mere moments from a MetroRapid stop—this pet-friendly apartment community provides ample parking within its multi-level, on-site garage.
Interested in learning more? Stop into the Lamar Union leasing preview center—open now!—or send us an email seven days a week.
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