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ACL Redux : Day One

admin — Tue, 30 Sep 2008 16:30:58 -0500

Best Set of The Day: Dan Dyer Best Band Iâ€™d Never Heard Of: Autamata Best Set I Wish Iâ€™d Seen:... (via Austin Soundcheck)

Stop the Charter Amendment!

admin — Sat, 23 Aug 2008 16:30:22 -0500

I don't like the Domain subsidies, either. But the proposed Charter amendment is a bad, bad idea. (via Austin Contrarian)

Stop the Charter Amendment!

admin — Sat, 23 Aug 2008 15:58:15 -0500

I don't like the Domain incentives, either. I don't like subsidies for retail. (But then I don't like subsidies for manufacturing plants or call centers or corporate offices, either.)

True, the city needs to maintain its tax base. But rebating the taxes from a new development is a piss-poor strategy for maintaining the tax base. Besides being self-defeating, it forces the rest of us to pay (even if just slightly) higher taxes, potentially displaces other prospective retailers, and encourages prospective retailers to engage in rent-seeking.

Review: Brodeo (IntrOnaut, Mouth of the Architect)

admin — Sat, 23 Aug 2008 13:00:05 -0500

I skipped the Melvins/Big Business show, for the post-metal mini-fest at Red 7. IntrOnaut absolutely owned it, and it was... (via archGFX)

The Driskill Hotel open house 8/30

admin — Fri, 22 Aug 2008 22:08:00 -0500

“A Taste of The Driskill” Celebrates Hotel’s History

The 122-year-old Driskill Hotel is saying “thank you” to the citizens of Austin and all of Texas for their support and devotion to the hotel with a community open house on August 30. A Taste of The Driskill celebrates more than a century of history as Austin’s landmark hotel, as well as the completion of a $4 million renovation of the property’s 189 guestrooms.

Fun Fun Fun Fest Tickets on Sale Now

admin — Fri, 22 Aug 2008 18:44:54 -0500

Fun Fest 2008 tickets are on sale now, going for $59.99 for two day passes. The festival will be at Waterloo Park on Nov. 8 & 9. Not sure if it's worth it? Go back over the line-up, then head over to Frontgate Tickets.

Show Preview & Giveaway: Nas @ Emo's Sunday Night

admin — Fri, 22 Aug 2008 18:18:07 -0500

Image from Cocaine Blunts Nas, Talib Kweli, Jay Electronica, and DJ Green Lantern
Sunday, August 24
Emos (603 Red River St)
$30, Shows at 6:30pm & 10:30pm

Popovers at Trio in the Four Seasons

admin — Fri, 22 Aug 2008 17:20:08 -0500

So we all know Trio is an amazing restaurant in the Four Seasons. Some people knock the decor (red and... (via This is Life in Austin)

Best Season Ever: Big XII Conference Preview

admin — Fri, 22 Aug 2008 13:48:11 -0500

Brood_wich/flickrThis is the third in a four-part series previewing the upcoming college football season for the Longhorns and teams across the Big 12. Subsequent articles will be posted every Friday leading up to the home opener on August 30. Today, the Big 12.

Part One: Longhorn Offense

Austinist Weekend Music Preview: Grand Champeen @ Room 710 & Foo...

admin — Fri, 22 Aug 2008 12:48:35 -0500