Kids, this is the story of how I met your mother, and it was all thanks to ATXtoday. Ok, so maybe that’s not exactly how the 2000s sitcom went, but if Ted Mosby had consulted us for date night ideas, we could’ve shaved the show down to two
A very special Austinite will celebrate his 93rd birthday on Wednesday, April 29, so please join us in congratulating the one and only Willie Hugh Nelson. Austin has been proud to be one of Willie’s homes for many years, so we’re sharing 93…
If you cry during movies — beware. Bleak Week: Cinema of Despair will return for its fifth year during the Paramount Theatre’s annual Summer Classic Film Series. From Wednesday, June 3 to Tuesday, June 9, the Paramount and Hyperreal Film Cl…
Western wear brand Ariat is gearing up to celebrate its grand opening on South Congress Avenue, but it’s not just throwing a party for itself — it’s getting the whole block involved. The first Ariat store in Austin, and third in Texas, will…
Thanks for noticin’, Austin. Beloved festival Eeyore’s Birthday Party will return to Pease District Park for its 61st celebration this Saturday, April 25. Yes, the Eeyore we’re talking about is the pessimistic, often-gloomy donkey seen in t…
There are a lot of things people try when they want better sleep — new routines, fewer screens, maybe even a new mattress. But one of the simplest upgrades? Sheets. And not just any sheets — I mean ones that actually feel good the second yo…
In case you didn’t know, books aren’t the only thing you can check out at the library. Austin residents can pick up a library card for the low, low price of free, while Texas residents can purchase a card for $149 per year or a digital card…
It’s Earth Day, Austin — take a look at the trees. Austin’s urban forest of 42+ million trees covers ~41% of the city, cleaning the air, reducing flooding, providing shade, and increasing property values. Most recent estimates state that Au…
Austinite Veronica Pulido planned her wedding in three months. It had to be expedited because she wanted her father, who had just been diagnosed with a rare form of cancer, to be there when she walked down the aisle. She had a wedding plann…
You know that point where every gift idea starts to feel like a repeat of the last one? Another candle, another gift card, another thing you’re not fully convinced they’ll use. It’s not even due to lack of effort — it’s just running out of
If you’ve always dreamed of playing the piano but never felt like you had the time, then flowkey is for you. Whether you’re looking to get back in touch with a childhood hobby or you’re brand-new to playing, the flowkey piano learning app o…
Austin’s Music Mile, aka the Red River Cultural District, is getting a little TLC. The district debuted plans for a strategic plan, called Soundtrack to the Future, for the next five years. The announcement comes on the heels of its economi…