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Harry Ransom Center: Literary Treasures

July 9, 2013 by

Expand your cultural horizons with a visit to the Harry Ransom Center at the University of Texas at Austin. Since its creation in 1957 by former university provost Harry Huntt Ransom, the center has been a repository of some of the rarest and most valuable manuscripts and photographs from around the globe. The collection includes original page proofs of James Joyce's Ulysses. The literary archives also contain manuscripts of Russell Banks, Jorge Luis Borges, John Fowles, Adrienne Kennedy, Doris Lessing, Penelope Lively, David Mamet, Isaac Bashevis Singer and Leon Uris. In addition to preserving and safeguarding these important collections, the center supports a wide variety of programs for scholars, students and the public at large. Tours are offered at 12 p.m. on Tuesdays and 2 p.m. on Saturdays and Sundays.

Harry Ransom Center
21st & Guadalupe Streets
Austin, TX 78782
(512) 471-8944

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Our New Facebook Sweepstakes Has Started! Enter to Win an iPad Mini!

July 5, 2013 by

To enter the Sweepstakes, Like our Facebook Page and then look for the Sweepstakes tab (image shown below) located on our Facebook Page to enter. Sweepstakes ends August 31st,  2013. For mobile users ONLY, like our Facebook Page, and then click here to enter!

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Happy 4th of July!

July 4, 2013 by

On this 4th of July, we hope you take time to relax and celebrate America's freedom with close friends and loved ones. Happy Independence Day, USA!

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Break Point at the Boardwalk: A South Austin Food Truck Park

July 2, 2013 by

Love food trucks? Austin's newest food truck park has just arrived! Break Point at the Boardwalk offers a scenic view across Lady Bird Lake toward Downtown Austin along with some really great food!

Now open Tuesdays through Saturdays from 11 a.m. til 1 p.m. for lunch, and from 5:30 p.m. til 8 p.m. for dinner, Break Point hosts great Austin food trucks like Oyama, Jambulence ER, Wright Bros Dairy, Garbo's (they've got lobster rolls!), Rosie's Sno-Cup Fortunes, and more! Brightly colored picnic tables make it a snap to find somewhere to sit, and big umbrellas offer welcome shade. With so much to offer, this place seems destined to become a popular spot for Austin foodies.

Break Point at The Boardwalk
2201 1/2 Lakeshore Boulevard
Austin, TX 78701
(512) 944-8386
https://www.facebook.com/breakpointattheboardwalk
https://twitter.com/breakpointatx

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Vespaio: Incredible Italian Cuisine

June 27, 2013 by

Vespaio is an Italian restaurant with exceptional food in a laid-back environment. The simple decor of brick and dark wood is a warm invitation, and the open kitchen is a fun and welcoming sight to incoming visitors. The menu contains authentic Italian food of the highest quality. Delicious antipasti like calimari and beef carpaccio lead into delicious salads and wood-fired pizzas. There are also mouth-watering specialties like prosciutto-wrapped jumbo prawns and veal scaloppine, as well as a wide array of pasta options. There's even gluten-free pasta here! The wine list receives regular updates and is among the best in the city for Italian wines, and the bartenders make a great cocktail, as well. Vespaio is a great choice for high quality food in a relaxed atmosphere.

Vespaio
1610 S. Congress Avenue
Austin, TX 78704
(512) 441-6100
http://www.yelp.com/biz/vespaio-austin

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The Continental Club: Hit The Stage

June 25, 2013 by

Austin is well-known as one of the best live music spots in the United States, and there’s always something going on there. One of the top places to catch bands in town is The Continental Club. Opened in 1957, the Club was originally a private supper club that hosted big bandleaders like Glenn Miller and Tommy Dorsey, but when the Texas rock boom started in the late 1960s, the Continental became a destination for rock fans. The club’s golden age saw legends like Joe Ely and Stevie Ray Vaughn take the same stage as young turks like the Butthole Surfers. In the 80s, the entire club was remodeled to give it a 50s throwback vibe, but the spirit of the place hasn’t changed a bit. On any given night, a band will take the stage, the dance floor will be packed and you’re sure to make a new friend or two.

The Continental Club
1315 S. Congress Avenue
Austin, TX 78704
(512) 441-0202
http://www.yelp.com/biz/continental-club-austin

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Creative Crafts: DIY Notebooks

June 20, 2013 by

If you enjoy crafting, check out these awesome DIY notebook projects. These lovely, handmade notebooks make great gifts, or are simply a beautiful place to record your thoughts and memories. Plus, you can fashion a handmade notebook or memo pad out of just about anything — from paint chips to wrapping paper to leather! Apartment Therapy recently collected a guide to 10 of the best DIY notebook tutorials across the web, including possibilities like:

Click here to read more about these, plus seven other DIY notebook projects.

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J Mueller BBQ: Hit The Pit

June 18, 2013 by

Texas is one of the country’s big destinations for barbecue, with a beef-centric menu and some serious slow-cooked flavor. The Hill Country is rife with barbecue joints, but locals will almost unanimously recommend J Mueller in Austin. Owner John Mueller hails from a barbecue dynasty in Taylor, Texas – his grandfather Louie’s restaurant is internationally known as one of the temples of Texas ‘cue. It took a lot for John to set out on his own, but he quickly found success in Austin. His business has had some ups and downs since then, but since opening the new location in Austin’s Bouldin Creek neighborhood, things have been looking up for Mueller. And for good reason – this is incredible barbecue, perfectly tender and flavorful. The brisket here is the meal of choice, and it’s done up as well as you can possibly do it. Beef ribs and sausage are also quite good. Note that this place has become a little more popular since it was profiled on Anthony Bourdain’s TV show.

J Mueller BBQ
1502 S. 1st Street
Austin, TX 78704
(512) 229-7366
http://www.yelp.com/biz/jmueller-bbq-austin

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Happy Father’s Day!

June 16, 2013 by

Today we celebrate and show our appreciation for all of the fantastic fathers in our lives and we hope you all have a wonderful and relaxing day!

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Home Slice Pizza: Get a Great Slice in the Lone Star State

June 13, 2013 by

Pizza isn’t what you would consider a regional specialty of Texas, but you have to realize that Austin isn’t really much like the rest of the state. It’s a semi-isolated town that plays by its own rules, which means in this case, great pizza. The creatively-named Home Slice was founded to present authentic New York-style pizza—thin crust, minimal toppings, lots of attitude—and it accomplishes that task splendidly. Regulars rave about the no-nonsense pies—there’s no fusion food going on here, and none of the barbecue chicken pizza that locals seem to love. Instead, these are classic Italian combinations of fried eggplant, white sauces, and more. If you want a side, the classic salads will do you up, with special mention given to the Greek. The place is small and almost always crowded, which should give you a hint as to how good the pies are.

Home Slice Pizza
1415 South Congress Avenue
Austin, TX 78704
(512) 444-7437

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