A Texas connection with Marty Scorsese's Hugo
Written by Lori Moffatt | Published December 14, 2011
I recently went to see the new Martin Scorsese film Hugo, the director’s first film intended for family viewing—and a…
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The whoopers are here!
Written by Lori Moffatt | Published November 22, 2011
In January issue of Texas Highways, which we’re putting to bed before the Thanksgiving holiday, my colleague Nola McKey suggests…
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East Austin Studio Touring!
Written by Lori Moffatt | Published November 18, 2011
Last weekend (November 12-13) was the first weekend of the newly expanded, bigger-and-better East Austin Studio Tour, which invites the…
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Embracing Dia de los Muertos
Written by Lois M. Rodriguez | Published November 2, 2011
Altar set up by the family of Silvestra "Sally" Ferguson at the Mexican American Culture Center in Austin. Dia de…
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Public Art in Austin
Written by Lori Moffatt | Published October 26, 2011
I took a vacation day recently to celebrate a milestone with my husband, and we decided to play tourist in…
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Art, Community, and Being Generous
Written by Lori Moffatt | Published September 30, 2011
[caption align="alignright" width="263" caption="Pyracantha #132 by Stella Alesi"] [/caption] Blue Scales Yellow Stamp, by Jennifer Chenoweth As fall’s first cool…
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Where the Chefs Eat
Written by Lori Moffatt | Published September 26, 2011
Chef Monica Pope at Revival Market, a grocery, butcher, and charcuterie in the Heights. Photo by Julie Soefer. A few…
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Wine Tasting at Barr Mansion
Written by Lori Moffatt | Published September 20, 2011
I’m learning to love wine. A few years ago, a friend organized a series of wine-tasting parties based on recommendations…
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Pix from the Festival
Written by Lori Moffatt | Published September 19, 2011
[caption align="alignleft" width="300" caption="Dramatic clouds"] [/caption] Mavis Staples takes us there the bike zoo A great weekend all around! Were…
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Day Two, ACL
Written by Lori Moffatt | Published September 18, 2011
Stevie Wonder may have stolen the show on the second night of ACL, but the glorious rain that came earlier…
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Reflecting on Day One, ACL
Written by Lori Moffatt | Published September 17, 2011
Walking through the festival grounds at Zilker Park, especially after the sun started to dip and the crowds thickened in…
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ACL Fest Tips for 2011
Written by Jane Wu | Published September 16, 2011
In 2008, I posted a blog of tips for attending Austin City Limits Music Festival that have made my experience…
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