The Oasis has begun construction on two new restaurants set to open next Spring. Click here for more info! - A boutique hotel is in the works to open at 5th and Congress in 2012. Click here for the full story. - Paggi House has plans to renovate and enhance their menu, closing portions of the restaurant one at a time, so Austinites can still enjoy their cuisine and ambiance during the upgrade. Click here for more. - StrEAT, a restaurant serving global cuisines in the form of street food opened June 2nd at 32nd and Red River - Arthouse at the Jones Center will triple space to more than 20,000 sq. feet. The grand reopening is scheduled for October 2010.

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A Meal Fit for a Queen

Jun 2, 2010 | by TheRebecca | Read | No Comments

On March 31st, I was a very lucky lady.  I was fortunate enough to receive an invitation for a dining experience like no other, and…

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Music for the City Volume 1 Release Partay

May 4, 2010 | by TheRebecca | Read | 1 Comment

Click image to purchase tickets on Frontgate.com. Image source: www.musicforthecity.org After a crazy month of hosting

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This Weekend, Where Art Thou? Art City Austin 2010

Apr 23, 2010 | by TheRebecca | Read | 2 Comments

Left to Right: Samantha Adams, Me, Emily Upfal, Barrie Berkson at Art City Austin 2009 This weekend, one of my…

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Different Strokes for Artsy Folks

Feb 17, 2010 | by TheRebecca | Read | 4 Comments

Last week, I reconnected with my artistic self– and friends I hadn’t seen in way too long for living in the same city! Instead…

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February Must-Do’s

Feb 3, 2010 | by TheRebecca | Read | 2 Comments

Photo by: Rebecca Groundhog Phil saw his shadow on Tuesday, which means we have several more weeks of winter ahead…

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Retro Recreation

Jan 14, 2010 | by TheRebecca | Read | 2 Comments

  I’ve always been one to notice patterns. One such reoccuring theme…

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Eastside Story: E.A.S.T.

Nov 13, 2009 | by TheRebecca | Read | No Comments

The East Austin Studio Tour begins this weekend and will run until…

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First Thursday Fotos: November 2009

Nov 6, 2009 | by TheRebecca | Read | No Comments

Back in August, I vowed to share fotos from First Thursday when I attend, since…

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Spooky Scenarios 2009

Oct 22, 2009 | by TheRebecca | Read | 3 Comments

On Halloween, trick-or-treating never gets old. In fact, why don’t we, as adults (or young adults) plan a trick-or-treat trip? It would be fun, but…

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A Check List: ACL

Oct 8, 2009 | by TheRebecca | Read | 1 Comment

As you may know by now, although I love music, the Austin City Limits festival is not my favorite way to enjoy live music. Crowds and outdoor festivals aren’t for everyone.

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