Welcome to Austin Opera

The Face of Celebrating Austin’s Diversity Through Opera Annie Burridge Named Austin Opera’s General Director & CEO in October 2016, Annie Burridge has been swiftly building the company’s reputation through new partnerships and an institutional focus on workplace culture. Her optimistic insistence on believing in the “inevitability of success” has empowered her team to accomplish programmatic expansion...

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December & January Calendar

Our Event Picks for December & January Words by Alison Bryce Cherrywood Art Fair Dec. 8-9, 10am-5pm Cherrywood Art Fair is back for its 17th year! This two-day event will allow visitors to find the perfect gifts just in time for the holidays! Shoppers will find unique, hand-crafted items made by Texas artists as well...

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A Weekend in {Tulsa}

Art Deco Paradise Words by Mary Bryce Photos Courtesy of Tulsa Convention & Visitors Bureau One of the South’s treasures, Tulsa is a charming and quietly growing city. A boom-town in the 1930s, Tulsa’s nightlife, incredible architecture and great shopping make it a relaxing weekend getaway. Friday After getting into town, make a quick pit...

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A Weekend for Shopping

Local shops get into the holiday spirit! Words & Photo by Alison Bryce The holiday season is officially in full swing which means local shops are here to help patrons find the perfect gift. Special days such as Black Friday and Small Business Saturday can be the best days of the year to find the...

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5 Epic Art Stops of EAST 2018

Words by Jessi Devenyns Art by Angela Navarro Last weekend, we brought you the five must-see stops for the East Austin Studio Tour. After experiencing the first EAST weekend, we found a few unexpected gems that we wanted to share. So if you’ve already hit the highlights, try out something unexpected this weekend and discover one...

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Essentials for Travel

Austin-Bergstrom International Airport is making waves: forging delectable local dining options with stress-free travel. Words by Nicky Baylor Looking and feeling healthy during winter travel is never easy, but we’ve got the lowdown on where those last-minute essentials and the best new dining joints are at Barbara Jordan (main) terminal. Sometimes life happens! And right...

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Hot Toddies at The Cavalier

Arm yourself against a brutal winter with a cozy drink. Words & Photos by Gabby Frasier Austin’s winters are well-known for being mild, but meteorologists are predicting that this winter will be particularly chilly. Just in time for the cold snap, The Cavalier released their hot beverage options, including the Classic Hot Toddy. The Cavalier’s...

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The Post-Adoption Journey

November is National Adoption Awareness Month Words by Sam Lauron Photos by Rachel Durban and Evan Michner As a former educator and social worker, founder and director of Stand Up 8 Jen Reichert has worked with children throughout her entire career. A self-proclaimed “champion for the underdog,” Reichert has always been drawn toward the children who are...

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East Austin Studio Tour Survival Guide

Tips for navigating EAST this weekend and next Words by Sam Lauron The East Austin Studio Tour may be self-guided, but a few tips can go a long way and help you get the most out of your tour experience. Download the app Consider the EAST app your on-the-go resource for all of the information...

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Mighty But Tiny Coffee Shops

Small spaces letting their coffees shine Words by Gabby Frasier Photo by Nick Eubank The Eastside coffee scene has seen rapid expansion in recent years, and coffee businesses are getting creative with where they set up shop. These six coffee shops serve up world-class brews in tiny, unlikely spaces. Fleet Coffee Fleet Coffee might only have...

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