by Editor | Mar 23, 2014 | City Guide, Photographs
Presented to the City of Austin “for the enjoyment of all the people of Austin,” the gazebo at Lady Bird Lake represents a four and half year commitment by the Austin Chapter of Women in Construction. The project, begun in 1967 and dedicated in 1970, was...
by Editor | Feb 27, 2014 | City Guide, Family, Things To Do
One of the buildings that has defined the Austin skyline, the University of Texas main building (the Tower) is turning 77 this year. The 307-foot tall UT Austin Tower, designed by Paul Cret of Philadelphia, was completed in 1937. The tower replaced the beloved old...
by Editor | Feb 27, 2014 | Family, Things To Do
Spring is in the air and one of Austin’s favorite spring events is scheduled for the weekend. Everyone is welcome (even pets) to come fly their favorite kite at Zilker Park. The nations oldest continuous kite festival is at Zilker Park this Sunday, March 2,...
by Editor | Feb 23, 2014 | Photographs, Street Art
American street artist icon Shephard Fairey and his crew spent a few hours in March 2013, working on this large scale stencil of Joan Jett which reads “Rock’n’Roll Saved My Black Heart & Soul”. It’s at 304 W. 4th St., Austin,...
by Editor | Feb 10, 2014 | Travel
The Capitol Complex is in the heart of downtown Austin and one of the most visited attractions in the state. The Capitol building dominates the Austin skyline and is visible for miles, especially approaching from the south. Free tours, which last about 45...
