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Elegy for an Invisible Hipster: Kelly Wayne Noel

Saturday morning, shortly after 1am, an intoxicated driver, 40-year-old Wade Atwood, took a right turn out of the Wendy’s parking lot Downtown on Seventh Street and was cruising northbound in the left lane of the IH-35 frontage road when he allegedly struck a pedestrian – officials would pronounce the man dead within the hour.

9:20AM Mon. Apr. 28, 2014, Chase Hoffberger Read More | Comment »

All About Ann

This time 20 years ago, Gov. Ann Richards was knee-deep in a re-election campaign that would bring about a sad, seismic shift in statewide politics and social policies. Today, Texas Democrats are still struggling to get their groove back.

9:00AM Mon. Apr. 28, 2014, Amy Smith Read More | Comment »

Moontower 2014, Day 4: She Bang

Last night Dana Gould hosted the final installment of She Bang, an (otherwise) all-lady showcase at Moontower. Fun fact: Gould also performed Thursday night with Four Eyes, a showcase of all glasses-wearing comics. Guess it’s probably safe to say, he’s funny… for a girl… or for a guy who wears glasses.

5:00PM Sun. Apr. 27, 2014, Ashley Moreno Read More | Comment »

TODAY'S EVENTS

Showgirls

Alamo Drafthouse South Lamar

Summer Storytime at the Blanton at The Blanton Museum of Art

MUSIC | MOVIES | ARTS | COMMUNITY

Moontower 2014, Day 4: Sklar Brothers

Everyone waiting inside the Stateside Theatre on Saturday night seemed to be talking about one thing – they couldn't wait to see the Sklar Brothers – again. Many had seen them earlier in the week at Speakeasy, or at the Pongrock Smack Down earlier in the day, or had heard their podcast, Sklarbro Country, and they were back for Sklartacular.

4:00PM Sun. Apr. 27, 2014, Anne Harris Read More | Comment »

Moontower 2014, Day 3: Mike Birbiglia

Mike Birbiglia's successful longform pieces Sleepwalk With Me and My Girlfriend's Boyfriend showcased the gifted standup and NPR darling's storytelling skills, as well as his knack for merging his wide-eyed-everyman stage presence with darker autobiographical content.

3:08PM Sun. Apr. 27, 2014, Scott Schinder Read More | Comment »

Austin Fashion Week Recommended: April 28-May 2

Monday sees the first-ever shopping event featuring exclusively local brands, Shop787, which presumably takes it name from Launch787, its sister-branded production and event company. More than forty local retailers, designers, and product brands await you at Austin Music Hall (208 Nueces; 5-9pm).

9:00AM Sun. Apr. 27, 2014, Anne Harris Read More | Comment »

Creative Intersections

After wrapping up his PowerPoint presentation on alternatives to building State Highway 45, Mike Brown, a Utah-based transportation and planning engineer, half-jokingly observed that nearly everyone in the crowd was either running for Austin mayor or City Council.

11:38AM Sat. Apr. 26, 2014, Amy Smith Read More | Comment »

Austin Fashion Week Recommended: April 27

There is too much to do before the evening's Butterfly Kisses, Benefiting Breast Cancer Resource Centers of Texas event at Swift's Attic (315 Congress, 7pm). The benefit wardrobe is from Signature Bridal and select accessories from Shalottlilly. These looks are for your consideration straight from the runway with 100% of proceeds going to BCRC of Texas.

9:00AM Sat. Apr. 26, 2014, Anne Harris Read More | Comment »

Cupcake Truck Tour Kicks Off Food & Wine Fest

California-based Cupcake Vineyards showcased its wines on Thursday night in a showdown between Houston's Monica Pope and San Antonio's Jason Dady, with Top Chef Stephanie Izard acting as culinary host. Guests sampled dishes by all three chefs in a casual and delicious kickoff to the Austin Food & Wine Festival.

8:17AM Sat. Apr. 26, 2014, Melanie Haupt Read More | Comment »

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