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Waterloo Records will once again be hosting artist signings at Fun Fun Fun Fest. See the schedule and stop by to meet and greet with your favorite bands! • Upcoming In Store Performances: Moonlight Towers, Wednesday, November 11th • Conspirare, Thursday, November 20th • Alvvays, Friday, November 21st
Wheatsville Food Co-op has several upcoming classes to help you master this holiday season! Vegan Thanksgiving With All The Trimmings! Cooking Class. November 8th, 2 PM - 4 PM. Beth and Becky Taylor will share their holiday favorites from their new cookbook 'Vegan Duet'. Using their own locally made Hearty Vegan Tempeh as the centerpiece, they will demonstrate how to prepare a vegan Thanksgiving with all the trimmings, starting with a rich and creamy Butternut Squash Soup and ending with flaky vegan pie crust. $35 for the class. 4001 South Lamar Community Room • Find the current sales & specials and owners deals here.
Brite Ideas Aquaponics, Hydroponics & Organics invites you to join a FREE class at their South Austin location Saturday, November 1st. Jason Avent will present on the "lost arts" of Sprouting, Fermentation, and Canning. Learn about the health and nutritional benefits of the “good” processing of foods. Sprouting is an ancient technique for improving the nutritional content and digestibility of foods. (See Ezekiel 4:9) Fermentation is a way to create more digestible, flavorful and nutritious foods that resist spoilage.Canning is the system for preserving ready to use foods in jars (not cans) so that the surplus of one season can be consumed in the next. This class will cover means for safe canning as well as new technology for visually detecting spoilage of canned foods due to oxidation.
El Interior reminds you that Dia De Los Muertos is November 1st. See their full selection of gifts and decor at the West Lynn location or browse their online folk art section. • El Interior is a boutique specializing in unique finds and handmade merchandise from Mexico and Guatemala, has an array of clothing for men, women, and kids made with indigenous designs and materials to weather the summer in cool style. Shop online or at their store in the West Lynn IBIZ District.
CG&S Design Build is offering a free talk November 15th, 10:30 am - 12 pm on how to master your upcoming house remodel. If you're looking to do a remodel but don't know where to start, CG&S is here to help! This free and informative workshop will get you started on the path to success. Remodeling your home can be complex and overwhelming. Let CG&S decode the mystery behind the remodeling process with this step-by-step explanation of the design phase all the way through construction. This workshop will be hosted at Texas Shade and Sun, 11813 Farm To Market 2244, Austin, TX 78738.
Forbidden Fruit, Austin Chronicle's "Best Naughty Business" 17 years in a row, invites you to join them at the 6th annual Zombie Ball Masquerade on October 31st. Show your ZB tickets and get 20% off your costume related purchase! • Forbidden Fruit offers frequent workshops for every adult in a safe and fun environment, now including American Sign Language interpretation. • The storefront is located in the North Loop IBIZ District.
Bark 'n Purr, Austin's healthiest pet store, would like to remind you of the A - Z's of keeping your pet safe this Halloween! Once you've ensured that Fluffy and Fido will be safe this holiday season, stop by to pick up a new costume for your own little hot dog.
BookPeople is pleased to announce the master of terror, R. L. Stine is coming to BookPeople on November 15th, at 12 PM for a speaking and signing. The speaking portion of the event is free to the public, tickets are required for the book signing. • Upcoming Events: Edward Carey, October 29th; Terry Thomas-Anderson, October 30th; Trick or Treat for Books, October 31st. See their calendar for a full list of upcoming events.
End of an Ear is hosting the following bands: ST37, November 1st at 6 PM; Simian Ghost, November 2nd at 4 PM; Flesh Lights, November 3rd at 6 PM • End of an Ear will be closing early Friday, October 31st, for Halloween. • Go to the website and sign up for emails to receive news on exclusive package deals, new releases, and upcoming shows. • End of an Ear is located in the South First IBIZ District.
Whole Earth Provision Co. invites you to join them October 24th through October 31st for Dankso Days. During Dansko Days $5 will be donated to the Texas Land Conservancy for every full price pair of Dansko shoes sold. Come find your new favorite pair of shoes and help give back to this important cause! • Whole Earth Provision Co. is a specialty retailer offering a broad array of innovative, high-quality products which engage those who share their robust enthusiasm and concerned commitment to learning about, experiencing, preserving, and enjoying our home planet.
Mariposas Spanish School for Kids has begun a new series of Spanish Immersion Music Workshops. Each month will feature a different music class taught in Spanish by Roots and Rhythm followed by a themed mini Spanish class taught by the Mariposas team. "Music and Tablewear" on November 8th will focus on percussion, rhythm, and collaboration and will feature a post-workshop lesson on table manners and food vocabulary complete with a snack! See a full listing of upcoming classes here. • Mariposas Spanish School for Kids provides immersive learning through fun activities for children ages 2-10, using music, games, art, and more. You can enroll your little ones any time of year. Find a location near you and open slots here.
East End 4th Fridays occurs 5-9pm on the fourth Friday of each month in the East End IBIZ District, with the next one being October 24th. A variety of locally owned businesses offer sales, specials, happy hours, entertainment, extended hours, tastings, and events for the entire family. Follow the event page on Facebook for details on each month's happenings. The East End IBIZ District is pleased to have the East Sixth IBIZ District now teaming up with them on this monthly event that celebrates local businesses. See all their fun plans here!
Brite Ideas Aquaponics, Hydroponics and Organics is offering a free class Saturday, October 25th, on Winterizing Your Aquaponics System. Jason Avent will discuss fish needs, plant needs, greenhouses, and efficientcy. Brite Ideas frequently offers free classes on a variety of topics related to urban gardening for beginners and hobbyists to masters. All classes are held at their South Austin location.
The East Sixth IBIZ District has joined their neighbors in the East End IBIZ District in the monthly 4th Friday Event with sales, specials, entertainment, happy hours, and more at a variety of spots. The public is encouraged to bike/share, walk, take CapMetro or carpool and spend the entire evening into the wee hours exploring all of the amazing locally owned businesses on Austin's East Side. The Districts are a mere 5 blocks apart, and there are convenient bike-share and rail or bus stops in each District. The next 4th Friday will be October 24th. Check it out!
Locally owned businesses in the West Lynn IBIZ District invite you to enjoy sales, specials, extended hours, happy hours, giveaways, and more during West Lynn Wednesdays, 3-8pm on the last Wednesday of every month. Bring the kids and peruse the many offerings in this quaint, lovely area on the edge of - yet miles apart from - downtown Austin. Stroll and explore shops, eateries, specialty coffees, and Austin's last bona fide old-time soda fountain in an easily walkable neighborhood. The District is in the heart of Historic Clarksville and adjacent to the southern border of Old West Austin. The next West Lynn Wednesday is October 29th.
Movin' Easy Dancewear is having a Halloween Costume Contest. Create your best dancer-esk costume and submit your photo to their Facebook page. Winner of the best costume will recieve $10 off their next purchase from Movin' Easy. Look for the winning photo on their facebook page in November! • Movin' Easy Dancewear has great new stock including fashion leotards, Italian ballroom shoes, and layered ballroom skirts. Receive special offers, and news on upcoming workshops and auditions when you sign up for their emails here. Open 7 days a week, you can place an order by phone at 512-474-0980 or visit the store located in the North Drag IBIZ District.
Stacey Vicari's Ideal Life JumpStart offers you an opportunity to pause and take inventory of your life. During the evening you'll be guided through exercises to focus on what you want most from life, identify your obstacles and evaluate your overall life balance. The evening keeps an upbeat pace. The goal is to leave you feeling motivated and inspired to make immediate, positive changes in your life. FREE class Thursday, November 13th, 7:00 om - 8:15 pm.
Planet K Presents Dias De Los Muertos Texas Fireworks. Fireworks will take place in Austin on Friday, October 31st, and San Antonio on Sunday, November 2nd. Both are free to the public. Thousands of people gather with Planet K to pay tribute to loved ones, come together as a community, rejoice in the holiday and kick off Planet K's special month of giving. The Austin Fireworks will benefit the Capital Area Food Bank of Texas, House the Homeless, and Austin Harm Reduction Coalition.
HELM Boots has recently been featured on Mashable with a video of founder and CEO, Joshua Bingham. Be sure to check out this beautiful and inspiring video of this local business. HELM Boots store features american-made, high quality boots and is located in the East Sixth IBIZ District.
Bloomers and Frocks, specializing in curated vintage clothing for women, has announced a new physical location in addition to the online shop that's been operating for about 3 years. Find them inside Gypsies Antiques at 5202 Burnet Road, in the Lo-Burn IBIZ District.
AOMA Graduate School of Integrative Medicine helps us welcome Autumn with their post on the Top 7 Tips for Staying in Harmony with Fall. • AOMA offers academics including master's, doctoral programs, and continuing education, plus a variety of workshops for the general public on balance and healing with mindfulness, movement therapies, and mind-body practices. • Check out their weekly 20% off specials in the Herbal Medicine Store, and for more savings, recipes, and resources, sign up for their emails.
Peoples Rx offers an array of health and wellness products, services, and informative practitioner talks at locations throughout Austin. • October 16th, 7 pm, join Robert Moore, RPh, for Fighting Breast & Prostate Cancer Naturally.
Phara's Mediterranean Cuisine & Christopher's Casbah has live music on Tuesdays with the Flying Balalaika Brothers; on Wednesdays with Flamenco Symphony; and the Saadi Monwar Band plays Egyptian music on Thursdays, Fridays, and Saturdays. Belly-dancing happens nightly at 8pm and Hookah is served on the back patio. Phara's is BYOB with a one-time $3 corkage fee per person. Located in the North Loop IBIZ District. Reservations recommended at 512-632-7067.
Kerry Jordan, Licensed Massage Therapist, is offering 50% off your first massage for all new clients. Kerry's distinctive massage style blends many massage traditions including Swedish, Deep Tissue, Thai, and Shiatsu. Contact Kerry today to welcome her to the AIBA family and to schedule your relaxing and rejuvenating massage.
Assistance League of Austin's Thrift House has great sales every Wednesday through Saturday on a wide variety of apparel, home furnishings, jewelry, books, music, games, seasonal and holiday items, and much more. For the current sales and more news, follow them on Facebook. • The Thrift House is run entirely by volunteers, and 100% of proceeds go to various programs that benefit Austinites in need. Donations of goods are accepted Mondays through Saturdays, and you can also contribute with an online donation. The Assistance League of Austin's Thrift House is located in the Lo-Burn IBIZ District.
Conans Pizza, Austin's original Chicago-style deep dish, has a new dining room at the Conans Central location in the North Drag IBIZ District near the UT Campus. Enjoy the new arcade games, watch the next UT game, or book the room for your next pizza party! Conans is famous for their deep pan wheat crusts and The Savage, aka the "everything pizza", but Conans has excellent thin crust, vegetarian, and vegan options as well. They also feature great salads like the Cosmic Salad with fresh mixed greens, green peppers, onions, black olives, and topped with mozzarella cheese. For exclusive offers and fun opportunities be sure to sign up for their emails.
Freestyle Language Center recognizes the importance of spontaneous conversation to language learning and fluency, and provide relevant, fun, social contexts in which to learn Spanish, Portuguese, French, and Italian. Check out the upcoming Fall Sessions and special outings. Join them Friday, September 26th, for a bilingual wine tasting in Spanish and Portuguese (and English!) at The Austin Wine Merchant.
Cornerstone Fitness Studio is now offering YOGA classes! No membership fees required and you can choose to pay per class or sign up for one month of classes and receive a 25% discount! Classes are held Tuesday at 6 pm, Saturday at 3 pm, and Sunday at 10 am. Please contact to reserve your spot.
Revival Vintage is launching a monthly outdoor market on the first Sunday of each month. The Vintage Revival Outdoor Market will feature vendors offering vintage, crafts, and art from 9am-1pm. Adults can enjoy complimentary spirits as well. Revival Vintage is located in the North Loop IBIZ District.
Strait Music has supported band and orchestra students for 50 years with their Instrument Rental program. Rent quality, name-brand instruments at an affordable monthly price that can be applied towards the purchase with no interest and no contracts, all the while including repair maintenance coverage and an additional 30% discount if you decide to exercise your purchase option.
Radiant Plumbing & HVAC, serving Austin and surrounding areas since 1999, provides 2-year warranties, same-day service for emergencies, charges by the job (not by the hour), and has excellent reviews on Yelp, Angie's List, Google+ Local, and more. Check out their services and current deals. And did you know? They have a Helping Hands program that donates $1000 each month to local nonprofits nominated by you!
Go Dance hosts frequent Newcomer Nights, perfect as a date night or group outing but, as always, no partner required and just $15 per person. • Go Dance has re-launched OutDancing classes at their new South Austin location, designed specifically with the LGBTQ community in mind. • Check out their calendar chock-full of all sorts of parties, classes and events at all 3 Austin locations. • If your nuptials are coming up, be sure to sign up for a Wedding Dance Workshop.
Mindful Body Center invites you to The Higher Brain Living® presentation the second Sunday of every month. This revolutionary personal transformation system creates an organic surge of energy to the most highly evolved part of the brain designed for change. This presentation is free but space is limited, so register today.
Save Our Springs Alliance encourages you to join their and Keep Mopac Local's support of alternate solutions to the first piece of proposed State Highway 45 SW, which would run 3.6 miles from the south end of Mopac east and south to FM 1626 and include paving over the Barton Springs Edwards Aquifer Zone. Navigate the Problems and Solutions tab to learn about that and other issues, and support their efforts by making a donation.
Breed & Co. invites you to see master artisan Alessandro Taddei and his beautiful work at this special event. Taddei will sign your new Vietri purchases with Italian phrases as he tells the stories behind his creations. It's the perfect time to find the ultimate Italian gifts for the holiday season. Items may be purchased early and left at the Westlake Location. Artisan event at Westlake location only, 20% off sale at both locations. Artisan Event will be held Friday, November 7th, 1:00 PM - 5:00 PM.
Gusto Italian Kitchen + Wine Bar invites you to join their celebration of Austin's classical music scene with special prix-fixe menus on the nights of concerts by Austin Chamber Music Center, and Conspirare. • Every week, Gusto offers specials including happy hours, weekday lunch, Wine Nights, Pizza Nights, Family Nights, and brunch. Make your reservations today. • Gusto is conveniently located in the Lo-Burn IBIZ District.
Sue Patrick, a family-owned store since 1975 and Austin's source for Officially Licensed University of Texas apparel and merchandise for men, women, and kids, is featuring the signature UT fragrance for women as well as a variety of ladies bluebonnet tees perfect for gift-giving year round. Be sure to also check out the "Thanks Mack" tees, "Stronghorns" pint glasses and mugs, and their extensive collection of Vera Bradley, Lady Primrose, Niven Morgan, Thymes Bath & Body, Tyler Candles, and Voluspa Scents. Find them all in the store or shop online. Sue Patrick is located in the Lo-Burn IBIZ District.
The Austin Bulldog is a nonprofit independent online news site for investigative reporting in the public interest. Nonpartisan and non-advocacy, The Austin Bulldog is dedicated to hard-nosed journalism on topics that matter in Austin, and occasionally its outskirts. Check out the in-depth interviews with and research into Austin City Council and Mayoral candidates, including extensive checks into voting history, apparent party affinities, and who's not registered to vote. Receive news alerts to keep apprised. • The Kirk Mitchell Public Interest Investigative Journalism Fund has awarded a matching grant to the Austin Bulldog. Donations will be matched dollar-for-dollar in the amount of $50,000, but only if that amount is equaled by donations. Make your tax-deductible donation now.
Yoga Yoga has opened the Founder's Circle to new and renewing members for a limited time. Join to receive two years of unlimited classes and weekend workshops for you and a guest, plus other discounts. A portion of proceeds will go to the Yoga Care Foundation. This opportunity is only available once a year. • Yoga Yoga provides a wide array of offerings, including weekend workshops, yoga programs for the workplace, and much more. • Act now on the Fall Special for unlimited classes at all locations plus discounts on workshops and more. Sign up to receive emails to keep up on classes, events, and special offers.
Music4Life DJs hosts a Latin Passion Dance Party on the last Friday of each month from 9pm-2am at Mexitas (1107 N. IH-35). Come dance to Salsa, Merengue, Bachata, Cumbia and more with DJ-RJ. For more info, call 512-297-3575. • The new single from Music4Life and Ed Robinson is now available on iTunes.
