Expand and elevate your entertainment options with a trip to Paramount Theatre for the Performing Arts. The theatre began its incarnation as the Majestic in 1915, offering the era’s favorite form of entertainment, vaudeville. Its stage graced the likes of famed magician Harry Houdini. In 1930, it was refurbished as a classic movie palace and rechristened the Paramount. After falling into disrepair in the 1970s and 80s, the Grand Old Dame underwent an extensive facelift to restore her to her former magnificence.

Today, the theatre offers an exciting roster of entertainment, featuring performers and shows like STOMP, Penn & Teller, Steve Earle, Lily Tomlin, Ramsey Lewis & John Pizzarelli, the Second City, Joan Rivers, and Craig Ferguson. See their website for upcoming shows and ticket information.

Paramount Theatre for the Performing Arts
713 Congress Avenue
Austin, TX 78701
(512) 472-2901
http://www.austintheatre.org/
http://www.yelp.com/biz/paramount-theatre-for-the-performing-arts-austin

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If you work in downtown Austin, grab a healthy lunch from Leaf, a custom salad cafe. The salad bar is stocked with a wide variety of sustainable ingredients and dressings are made from scratch. You can choose from one of the "Big 12" signature salads, or create your own. Although service can be spotty, the staff builds your salad to order, and the results are always delicious. If the list of salad add-ins overwhelms you, try the Strawberry Fields signature salad with baby spinach, strawberries, goat cheese, bacon, red onion, sunflower seeds, and candied pecans tossed with a Strawberry Balsamic Vinaigrette.

Prices are very reasonable at $10 for a portion that customers regularly describe as enormous. Become a "Loyal Leafer" and get a free salad after you buy five. Dine in the casual cafe or get your meal to-go.

Leaf
419 W. 2nd Street
Austin, TX 78701
(512) 474-5323
http://www.leafsalad.com
http://www.yelp.com/biz/leaf-austin-2

Did you know that high cholesterol is one of the main risk factors for heart disease and stroke, some of the leading causes of death in the country? Though cholesterol is a necessary substance that helps your body in many ways, too much of it can build up on the walls of your arteries and form blockages.

This informative guide from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention can help you learn how to prevent and treat high cholesterol. Here are some of its suggestions:

Know the Two Types of Cholesterol
High-density lipoprotein cholesterol, or HDL, is a helpful cholesterol that is necessary for bodily functions. Low-density lipoprotein cholesterol, or LDL, is bad cholesterol that causes blockages.

Get Screened Regularly
High cholesterol does not have symptoms, so it is imperative to get screened regularly. You doctor can administer the screening via a simple blood test, and you should have a screening every 5 years.

Make Lifestyle Changes
By exercising more regularly, avoiding saturated and trans fats, maintaining a healthy weight and not smoking, you can protect yourself from high cholesterol and reduce it if you already have it.

For more information about high cholesterol, including a list of clinical and community programs that provide screenings and support, visit the CDC's website.

Cholesterol Awareness [Centers for Disease Control and Prevention]

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