Austin.com site syndication http://www.austin.com Fri, 19 Mar 2010 02:43:23 +0100 FeedCreator 1.7.2 http://www.austin.com/images/M_images/joomla_rss.png http://www.austin.com Austin.com site syndication http://www.austin.com/content/view/2487/426/ The Star of Texas Fair and Rodeo March 12-27. A 501(c) 3 non-profit organization, The Star of Texas Fair and Rodeo contributes over $1.5 million annually to the youth of Texas with the help of over 2,000 volunteers, donors and sponsors. Through its acclaimed Livestock Show, Fair, and Rodeo, the Star of Texas continues to work towards the advancement of its mission, “Promoting Youth Education - Preserving Western Heritage.” The Star of Texas delivers superior entertainment to the community while boasting an economic impact that exceeds $54 million annually. Staying true to the official sport of Texas, the Star of Texas is proud to host the world’s 6th largest indoor, regular season ProRodeo known as Rodeo Austin. Come back to austin.com soon for more on the The Star of Texas Fair and Rodeo and the history and culture around it. Major Events - Major Events Tue, 09 Mar 2010 11:52:49 +0100 http://www.austin.com/content/view/2501/426/ Austin.com is proud to announce that gignaustin.com will launch it's new website and network March 17th 2010 and will be teamed up with Austin.com. The website, www.gignaustin.com will be available to the public March 17th 2010 and among other features, it will provide a FREE online solution for artists, musical, visual, performance, to book gigs at venues by accessing an online real time calendar for each venue that displays a color coded gig date availability. Major Events - Major Events Sun, 14 Mar 2010 13:00:07 +0100 http://www.austin.com/content/view/2473/426/ March 17, 2010 - March 19, 2010 Guy Forsyth, Monte Montgomery and John Pointer Also featuring: Wendy Colonna, Drew Smith, Ruby Jane, Seth Horan, Poul Krebs, Molly Venter, Seahorse, Dave Madden, Ginger Leigh, Gudrid Hansdottir and Jens Lysdal14 world-class musicians over three nights on ZACH's most intimate stage, during one of the world's biggest music festivals. Do not miss this opportunity to see music at ZACH as you simply cannot see it anywhere else. (Comfortably seated within ten feet of the artists!) Given the fact that there will be so many great musicians in such close proximity, you can also expect to see them collaborate spontaneously throughout the festival. Click Read More for show info and schedule. Major Events - Major Events Wed, 03 Mar 2010 11:23:30 +0100 http://www.austin.com/content/view/2496/210/ Gignaustin and Austin.com present, Sunday March 21, Local Austin Showcase @ 121 Bar 6pm. Come out and support local Austin Artists! Line upincludes: Dahebegebees, Mojo Aviator, Brian Hudson friends, Abel James and more. Read more for event details and go to the new gignaustin section of austin.com after the launch on 3-17-10 for details on all the acts, venue and event. Music Features - Music Features Fri, 12 Mar 2010 13:16:01 +0100 http://www.austin.com/content/view/2472/210/ The South by Southwest, Interactive, Film and Music Festival is back this month in Austin, Texas. Austin.com will be posting events related to the festival and some of Austin's more local events that are happening during the same week. So stay posted! Interactive: March 12-16 Film: March 12-20 Music: March 17-21 Music Features - Music Features Wed, 03 Mar 2010 09:42:19 +0100 http://www.austin.com/content/view/2275/807/ 22 Questions With Carolyn Wonderland. One of Austin's biggest names in music, Carolyn Wonderland has picked up the Austin Blues baton and been running with it for a while now. Click Read More for her interview... 22 questions - Interviews Sun, 13 Dec 2009 12:22:26 +0100 http://www.austin.com/content/view/1745/779/ Ingram Texas is one of Texas' authentic old western towns and is a short day trip from Austin.... Old Ingram Business buildings of the old section of Ingram now house art studios and galleries, antique shops, boutiques and restaurants. It is on the loop off Texas 39 and Texas 27.Stonehenge in the Hills Far from the Salisbury Plain in England, this replica of the famous megaliths rises in a rural setting two miles west of Hunt, Texas, on F.M. 1340. Stonehenge II, as it's called, is 60 percent as tall as the original, and 90 percent as large in circumference. Along with the replica of Stonehenge are Easter Island-type statues. Take Texas 39 to Hunt, Texas. read more for map... Visit Texas around Austin - Visit Texas around Austin Tue, 07 Jul 2009 10:09:32 +0100 http://www.austin.com/content/view/491/354/ If you like to walk, run or bike, you are in the best possible place to enjoy our beautiful city through its trails. The City of Austin has developed one of the finest trail systems in the nation. Currently, over 50 miles of well-surfaced scenic paths follow natural greenbelts into all areas of the city, making an excellent trail accesible to all. A host of joggers are regulars on the Town Lake Trail because of its visual beauty. Some prefer paths that follow picturesque creeks; others seek the serenity of primitive trails in undeveloped areas. Around Austin - Around Austin Tue, 22 Apr 2008 01:16:20 +0100 http://www.austin.com/content/view/1742/476/ Austin.com wants to help our best friends by introducing you to some of the friendly faces looking for help out there. Fred Mitchim has made some funny videos to help you find a friend. Austin.com has also attached a feature to this section that allows you to shop the current pets available by refreshing your page. So you can now fall in love with the one you are going to save. This section will be growing over the coming months and Austin.com will be presenting events to help this cause. Please enjoy and adopt a pet! CLICK HERE FOR THE ANIMAL RESCUE SECTION (content/blogcategory/290/776/) Family Zone - Family Zone Mon, 29 Jun 2009 12:53:05 +0100 http://www.austin.com/content/view/1814/209/ Mouse and the Traps.....Lost SessionsI think it was 1971 when I was told about a killer rock band with an unbelievable guitar player that was playing around east Texas. They had a great name...Mouse and the Traps... I never had the pleasure of catching them but I did see the unbelievable guitar player Bugs Henderson at the Armadillo World Headquarters around '74......drop everything and go see him if you ever get the chance. CD Reviews - CD Reviews Thu, 06 Aug 2009 15:50:35 +0100 http://www.austin.com/content/view/1761/210/ Interview by Fred Mitchim with Aaron Mace: FM: Please give us a description of Church of the Friendly Ghost that someone who has no idea what experimental music is can understand.AM: The tapestry of contemporary musical expression is almost unimaginably vast. Musically oriented as Austin Texas is, there is a real need in alternative spaces for musical performance designed to invite an intimate listening experience. Music Features - Music Features Sun, 19 Jul 2009 15:22:02 +0100 http://www.austin.com/content/view/1587/750/ Austin.com is happy to announce that we have developed a new Austin movie section featuring events, tickets and schedules from the Alamo Drafthouse Theatres in Austin. You can also find showtimes for the Imax Theater at the Bob Bullock Museum. Please come back often to see the fully developed section, thank you -- austin.com Austin Movie Theaters - Austin Movie Theaters Wed, 20 May 2009 10:57:06 +0100 http://www.austin.com/content/view/1581/742/ I was born and raised in the Motor City. My passion for cars comes from a long line of car enthusiasts. The Lincoln Cosmopolitan was my Dad’s first car. That elegant piece of history was the center of so many exciting stories around the dinner table. I have visited factories and interviewed executives who have created some of the most celebrated automobiles, motorcycles and boats in history. My 20 plus years as a newscaster in 6 cities and two countries is the fountadtion for “On The Road with Jason Hill”. You will find video reviews on new models as well as classics. In addition, we are pleased to present Tech Corner with Dr George whcih should appeal to the gearhead in us all. Please enjoy this new feature on Austin.com. On the Road with Jason Hill - On the Road with Jason Hill Tue, 19 May 2009 14:03:28 +0100