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Things I Love About Austin

Janet Cloudt & HSHA Supports Foundation Communities

Dear Readers,

I’m excited to announce a community foundation that I am supporting.  It’s called Foundation Communities, and you can check out their website right here, http://www.foundationcom.orgFoundation Communities provides real, long-term solutions for people who are very low income. Read more…

In Search of Austin’s Best Hamburger!

I had lunch yesterday at Players located on MLK adjacent to The University of Texas on the south side of the campus.  For those of you who have never been to Read more…

Zach Theatre Offerings

Rockin’ Christmas Party at the Zach Theatre. What a fun way to celebrate the holiday season. This event bills itself as ‘the Rock-n-Soul Musical’ and it delivers! Read more…

Sing! Sing Out Loud!

The Austin Symphony’s Christmas Sing-Along. My favorite event of the holiday season! It will be held on December 14, 2010 at the River Bend Centre (Church) located on Loop 360. The event is free but you do need to have tickets to attend. Read more…

Happy Halloween!

The Austin Symphony’s Halloween Children’s Concert. This annual event will be held on Sunday, October 24, 2010 at 2PM at the Long Center’s Dell Hall. Read more…

52nd Annual Zilker Summer Musical!

52nd Annual Zilker Summer Musical: July 9 through August 14, 2010 (Thursdays-Sundays at approximately 8:30PM). This year’s production is ‘ANNIE’. Read more…

Movie Nights @ Deep Eddy Pool

Splash Party Movie Nights at Deep Eddy Pool: this is an annual summer event at the Deep Eddy Pool. For the price of admission on a Saturday night, you can enjoy a cool swim in the spring-fed Deep Eddy pool plus take in a movie! Read more…

The West Austin News

The ‘West Austin News’ is an informative weekly newspaper featuring articles on events for the West and Northwest areas of Austin. It is a social newspaper, full of information on happenings around our area and stories of interest about many of our neighbors. Read more…

Incredible Toy Store Awaits You!

Learning Express (9607 Research Boulevard, Austin, 78759) is THE place to go for children’s gifts. They are always well-stocked on the latest crazes for the younger set. Books, ride-on toys, games, Read more…

All Dry Cleaners Are Not Created Equally!

Parkcrest Cleaners (5507 Parkcrest Drive, Austin, 78731) is the dry cleaners I trust for my high-end clothing items and leather coats. They are a Read more…