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November 7, 2014 by
Experience an Olive Oil Tasting near Lamar Union at Con’Olio’s in Austin
November 6, 2014 by
Con’Olio’s is a premium olive oil tasting bar that perfectly blends the street market and café culture of Europe with a distinctly Austin flavor. This small chain specializes in premium olive oils and balsamic vinegars, but it is unique because it enables its customers to sample everything before making a decision about what to purchase.
Complimentary tastes of extra virgin olive oils are available from large, stainless steel Fusti containers on the shop’s olive oil tasting bar, and guests are encouraged to sip the olive oil straight from the tasting cups instead of using bread for dipping in order to preserve its full flavor. If you want to learn more about choosing the highest quality olive oils and balsamic vinegars, Con’Olio’s knowledgeable employees are always on hand to offer ways to distinguish flavors and other important information.
Just a short distance away from Lamar Union in Austin, Con’Olio’s is open 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. Monday through Friday, 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Saturday and noon to 6 p.m. Sunday.
Con’Olio’s
215 Lavaca Street
Austin, TX 78701
(512) 495-1559
www.conolios.com
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
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/
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/
Catch a Movie near Lamar Union at Austin’s Alamo Drafthouse Cinema
September 12, 2014 by
Situated in South Austin, the Alamo Drafthouse is a distinctive movie-going experience near Lamar Union. Sure, you'll still find the multiple screens characteristic of a multiplex, but Alamo Drafthouse also has a full menu of food and drink to enjoy. It isn't the usual popcorn-and-soda stuff either; the food here is high quality and often made from local ingredients, with options like burgers, wraps, salads, and pizzas. Drinks like milkshakes, floats, and craft beers are available, too.
The schedule of films screened here is distinctive, too. The theater shows first-run films like Guardians of the Galaxy and Boyhood, but it also shows cult movies, thoughtful documentaries and arthouse films, and even Hollywood classics like Ghostbusters! The space has reserved seating, making it easy for cinema-goers to ensure that they've got a perfect vantage point on the film.
Visit the Alamo Drafthouse Cinema's website to learn more about this Austin theater!
Alamo Drafthouse South Lamar
1120 South Lamar Boulevard
Austin, TX 78704
(512) 861-7040
www.drafthouse.com/austin/south_lamar
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