See Why Sammy P. Salon and Spa Is a Cut Above the Rest

Cuts, colors, and nail treatments are a dime a dozen — and so are talented stylists. But clients at Sammy P. Salon and Spa say that personality sets this Bee Cave salon apart from the rest. Stylists here are more than sweet or chatty; they’re attentive. Yes, they take time to learn what you want and why you want it. What's more, stylists here are realistic about what’s achievable given the state of your hair, and they teach you how to maintain the look at home.

Sammy P.’s services include styling, extensions, spray tanning, makeup design, lash extensions, waxing, and skin care. There are many great wedding packages, and product lines include Redken, Mirabella, Moroccan Oil, Pureology, and Keratin Complex.

Check the salon's site for a full list of services, pricing, and hours.

Sammy P. Salon and Spa
14360 Falcon Head Boulevard, Suite 110
Bee Cave, TX 78738
(512) 263-1726
http://www.sammypsalon.com/
http://www.yelp.com/biz/sammy-p-salon-bee-cave

“Hair of the 3-Legged Dog”: An Austin Day Party on March 19

With so many great events coming up next week in Austin, it can be hard to figure out what to attend. So, here's a suggestion: "Hair of the 3-Legged Dog." This event's presented by The Austin Chronicle (and sponsored by Greystar), and it's named after the Chronicle's mascot Hank.

It takes place on Thursday, March 19 from 12 p.m. until 4 p.m. and brings food, drinks, and fun to The Liberty Bar on East Sixth Street in Austin. Four local artists will play music at the event: Sweet Spirit, Anya, Bop English, and Flesh Lights. There'll also be snacks from Tacodeli, Rhythm Superfoods, Baked By Amy's and more to fuel Austinites for another day of SXSW.

Want to learn more about "Hair of the 3-Legged Dog"? Click here to visit The Austin Chronicle's page about the event.

"Hair of the 3-Legged Dog"
Thursday, March 19 from 12 p.m. until 4 p.m.
The Liberty Bar
1618 1/2 East Sixth Street
Austin, TX
www.austinchronicle.com/dayparty

5 Fitness Training and Yoga: Keeping the Personal in Personal Training

There are so many gyms and fitness centers in the Austin area that it can be difficult to tell one from the next. 5 Fitness in Rollingwood looks to set itself apart with a focus on personal, professional attention. On your first visit to 5 Fitness, you will meet with a trainer who will talk with you about your fitness goals, injury history, and exercise preferences. Your trainer will then measure your BMI and assess your water intake and fitness level before setting you up with a complimentary first class.

In order to provide the best level of instruction, all classes at 5 Fitness Training and Yoga are capped at 15 participants. Classes range from vinyasa yoga and pilates to spinning and kickboxing, and the gym's regular 45-minute sessions fit easily into most schedules. Yelp reviewers rave about the attentive, supportive, and non-judgmental atmosphere, as well as the fact that you won’t need to sign a membership contract.

5 Fitness Training and Yoga
2745 Bee Cave Road
Austin, TX 78746
(512) 215-2417
www.5fitnesstraining.com
www.yelp.com/biz/5-fitness-training-and-yoga-austin

Trapeze Austin: Feel the Rush of This Daring Workout

If you ever admired the daring leaps and seemingly impossible catches of trapeze performers at the circus, Trapeze Austin gives you the chance to learn these incredible moves yourself. This wild new workout is not for the faint of heart, but the rush that you get from flying through the air on the trapeze is well worth the nerves.

Trapeze Austin is equipped with structural circus arts rigging systems that feature a sturdy safety net underneath to keep you protected in case of a fall. The facility offers one- and two-hour lessons that begin by teaching you the very basics of trapeze flying on the ground, and then expand to the air for the majority of the lesson. In the longer lessons, participants are even able to experience what it’s like to be caught in mid-air, just like professional trapeze performers.

If you’re looking for a unique place for a birthday party or family gathering, Trapeze Austin is great for private parties as well.

Trapeze Austin
9501 Manchaca Road
Austin, TX 78748
(512) 608-1071
www.trapezeaustin.com
www.yelp.com/biz/trapeze-austin-austin

Become a ‘Spa Partisan’ at Milk and Honey Spa

There’s the casual spa-goer: the bride, perhaps, or the mom who goes for a treat. But then there’s the spa connoisseur: the woman who makes spas part of her relaxation and beauty routine. Milk and Honey Spa calls these women “Spa Partisans,” and if you’re not one already, they promise you will be.

Milk and Honey’s two luxury day spas offer a full menu of body, skin, waxing, massage, and nail treatments. You’ll emerge looking and feeling great; Les Nouvelles Esthetiques magazine named Milk and Honey Texas’s top day spa, and locals are dazzled by the service and value.

Check the spa's site for a full list of services, prices, and special offers.

Milk and Honey Spa
12901 Hill Country Boulevard
Bee Cave, TX 78737
(512) 236-1115
www.milkandhoneyspa.com
www.yelp.com/biz/milk-honey-spa-bee-cave

Peace, Love, and Fitness Meet at Bodhi Yoga

Bodhi Yoga is a comprehensive Austin yoga studio that welcomes students of all ages and skill levels. Whether you’re looking to get fit, find inner peace, or both, these patient, skilled yogis will guide you on your unique journey.

“Bodhi” is Sanskrit for “awaken,” and dedicated yoga practice aims to unlock your mind, body, and spirit. The studio here features infrared heating, a silent light conversion process that allows students to absorb heat without heating the surrounding air. This promotes concentration and maximum body cleansing.

See Bodhi Yoga’s site for information on classes, events, retreats, teacher training, and schedules.

Bodhi Yoga
12101 Bee Cave Road
Bee Cave, TX 78738
(512) 771-3390
www.bodhiyoga.com
www.yelp.com/biz/bodhi-yoga-bee-cave

East Side Glass Studio: Glass-Blow Your Own Masterpiece

Shara Funari and Leigh Taylor Wyatt arrived at glass blowing from very different backgrounds. Shara didn't pick up the art until 2004, honing what was then a hobby at a public glass blowing studio in 2004. Leigh relocated to Texas in 2006 specifically to further her glass blowing career and to be closer to family. However, for both women, glass blowing eventually evolved into a passion; this is why they opened East Side Glass Studio in Austin.

At the studio, the public can come in to watch Shara and Leigh blow glass, or they can join in themselves. Intro classes are held a few times over the course of a month, teaching newbies the basics of glass blowing. Visitors can come in for a one-off experience where they learn the bare-bone fundamentals and then create their own glass masterpiece in a single session.

East Side Glass Studio
507 Calles Street
Austin, TX 78702
(512) 731-1702
www.eastsideglassstudio.com
www.yelp.com/biz/east-side-glass-studio-austin

Milk + Honey Day Spa: Relax and Rejuvenate at This Modern, Organic Spa

Although most people think of plush furnishings and elaborate creams and oils when they think of a day at the spa, Austin’s Milk + Honey Day Spa takes an entirely different approach to a day of pampering. This modern spa focuses on healing, wellness, and relaxation through its natural and organic treatments, and its stylish environment is comfortable yet sparse. Wooden walls, minimal furnishings, and airy, light-filled rooms feel completely tranquil and inspiring at the same time.

Milk + Honey provides treatments for both men and women, including massages, facials, and nail treatments for hands and feet. Many guests choose to purchase treatment packages that offer multiple services for a discounted rate. Whether you’re booking a bridal shower or you simply want to pamper yourself on a day off, Milk + Honey Day Spa will leave you feeling rejuvenated and inspired.

Milk + Honey Day Spa is open 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. daily.

Milk + Honey Day Spa
100A Guadalupe Street
Austin, TX 78701
(512) 236-1115
www.milkandhoneyspa.com
www.yelp.com/biz/milk-honey-day-spa-austin

Color Me Mine: Get Creative at This Social Ceramic Studio

If you’re looking for a fun, social way to let your kids exercise their creativity, Color Me Mine is a great choice. This public art studio enables kids and adults to choose a pre-made bisque pottery piece and then decorate it using the studio’s wide assortment of tools, paint colors, glazes, and kilns to fire the project once it’s complete. After three to five days, you’ll receive your painted and fired project to enjoy at home. One low studio fee covers all of your supplies, and then it’s just a matter of paying for whichever bisque item that you choose.

The studio is also a very popular place to hold kids’ birthday parties, bachelorette parties, and other types of celebratory gatherings. Color Me Mine even hosts wine nights where of-age visitors can enjoy a favorite bottle of wine while painting and relaxing with friends.

Color Me Mine is open 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. Mondays through Saturdays and noon to 6 p.m. Sundays.

Color Me Mine
13500 Galleria Circle
Bee Cave, TX 78738
(512) 535-0005
beecave.colormemine.com
www.yelp.com/biz/color-me-mine-bee-cave

Thirsty Planet: Tour an Austin Brewery

Austin’s Thirsty Planet is an environmentally conscious brewery with a spacious bar area, making it must-see spot for area beer aficionados and eco-friendly residents alike.

Each visit begins with a tour of the impressive brewery, which includes an incredibly detailed description of each step in the green brewing process. Visitors get a glimpse of all of the large tanks and machines used to brew Thirsty Planet’s tasty beers, and after the tour is over you get to taste them as well. Just $7 gets you three drink tickets to drink any of the brewery’s beers in the bar area, and there’s even a spacious outdoor patio to enjoy on cooler Texas days.

To schedule a tour of the Thirsty Planet brewery, visit Thirsty Planet's website.

Thirsty Planet
11160 Circle Drive
Austin, TX 78736
www.thirstyplanet.net
www.yelp.com/biz/thirsty-planet-austin

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