March 26, 2017 by Rebekah in ETC.Sunday, March 26
Dress for Success presents Step Into Spring Spring Shoe Showcase– Get a preview of the latest spring footwear trends while also benefitting a great cause. With proceeds going to Dress for Success Austin, this runway show at Nordstrom in the Domain will also feature light bites and refreshments, and give attendees an opportunity to earn triple points and shop before the department store normally opens. Monday, March 27
Kelly Wynne Sip & Shop Event benefitting WYAF– Join the Young Women’s Alliance and Young Nonprofit Professional Network for an evening of shopping and socializing.
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March 23, 2017 by Rebekah in ETC.It’s finally officially spring (even though it seems we never even had a winter), and we are ready to welcome the warm weather by sitting outside and enjoying the sun. Luckily, here in Austin we have tons of great options for people to eat, drink and enjoy themselves outdoors. Here are our picks for eight of the best patios and porches in Austin.
77° Rooftop– This new outdoor lounge located in the Domain Northside area is already getting buzz for its great drinks and awesome outdoor space. Named for the ideal temperature, the three-story rooftop patio bar serves both
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 Full name?: Brace yourselves.. it is a long one….Brinn-Heather Thomas Black (check out her latest single here!)
Position / Job title?: Full-time Country Music Artist / Non-Profit CEO, and Music Festival Director
When you were a kid, what did you want to be when you grew up?
For as long as I could remember, I always wanted to be a singer, but for some reason my mom said there was a
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March 20, 2017 by Rebekah in ETC.Monday, March 20
Austin Film Society presents History of Television: Murder She Wrote– Ericca Long of the Magic Lantern Podcast will stop by to show two episodes of the famous mystery series and provide history and behind the scenes facts about Murder She Wrote. Tickets are free.
Tuesday, March 21
Texas Museum of Science and Technology presents TXMOST Talk with Sir Dermot Turing– As a part of the new speaker series put together by the Texas Museum of Science and Technology, Sir During will discuss his famous uncle Alan During, who is now considered the “father
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March 10, 2017 by Rebekah in ETC.Heard horror stories about the ride share community in Austin, Texas? Stressing about how to get around during SXSW? Fear not! Even though Uber and Lyft may have left Austin months ago, a plethora of new ridesharing apps have popped up and provided Austinites with easy ways to transport themselves around the city. Here are our some of the best ways to get around Austin.
Ride Austin– If you love Uber, you’ll love Ride Austin. The interfaces of the two apps are nearly identical and both include a split feature. Riders also have the option to upgrade to an
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March 10, 2017 by Rebekah in LifestyleSunday, March 12
WTF Is VR: Integrating VR into Marketing & Advertising– Seems like virtual reality products are all the rage these days, but can it be used in the field of advertising? This brief workshop will show you how far immersive media has come while also showing examples of how to coordinate advertising efforts with the new technology. Monday, March 13
Free Yoga at Pease Park with Wanderlust– Need a break form the hustle and bustle of SXSW? Sign up for this free, hour-long lunchtime yoga class that’s sure to recharge your batteries before the
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March 10, 2017 by Rebekah in ETC.SXSW, while being one of the most fun events of the year, can also be one of the most exhausting. If you’re in need of a reprieve from all the craziness, check out one of these spots to breakaway.
Texas State Capitol Tour– Considered a National Historic Landmark, the Texas State Capitol is one of the tallest state capitols (even taller than the United States Capitol!). Capitol tours are given 7 days a week and are free to anyone interested. Tours begin every 30-45 minutes and last 30 minutes, so it’s a great way to squeeze in a bit
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March 8, 2017 by Rebekah in ETC.Austin is almost as famous for its food as it is for the festival SXSW. Whether its barbecue, craft cocktails or breakfast tacos, our list of some of Austin’s best restaurants and cafes cover the full spectrum of the best Austin has to offer.
Breakfast
Forthright– This cozy café situated right on Cesar Chavez has an awesome outdoor patio. On top of that, both their breakfast and brunch menus offer decadent options like thick-cut avocado toast with poached eggs, a waffle sandwich with bacon and gruyere and of course, breakfast tacos. We also love Forthirght for their number of
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March 6, 2017 by Rebekah in UncategorizedMonday, March 6
ACC Literary Coffehouse– hosted by the ACC Creative Writing Department, this evening will include an open mic for readers to share their poems, scripts or anything else they might have on their mind.
Tuesday, March 7
Face 2 Face with Mark McClain, CEO & Co-Founder, SailPoint– Check out this monthly speaker series hosted by Austin Business Journal. This month’s speaker, Mark McClain, is the co-founder of SailPoint, which provides identity management and governance to companies like Molina Healthcare and WeightWatchers.
Intro to Austin Startup Scene: Edtech Happy Hour– Get to know other
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March 2, 2017 by Rebekah in FashionIt may only be February, but the weather in Austin already feels like spring. The new spring season is bringing in tons of fresh, fun clothing trends to update your closet. Here are our five picks for this spring’s must-have items.
Stripes- Stripes in bright, punchy colors popped up all over the runways this season. And these aren’t your average stripes-think of bands in all different shapes, sizes and shades. Brands like RED Valentino and Proenza Schouler had striped ensembles all over the runway, but more reasonable brands like Banana Republic have options as well. Khaki- Utilitarianism is in this
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