Celebrate Austin Fall Winter Pocket Guide

How to

Celebrate AUSTIN

and the Texas Hill Country The Pocket Guide for Visitors, Locals & Newcomers

Take Me! Coupons l Maps l Best of Austin For Dining, Shopping, Sites Special Focus on Hill Country Day Trips

Inside Celebrate Austin, a Pocket Guide Fun, Fabulous Austin.......................................... 2-7 South Lamar Special Feature........................... 8-10 Shopping ........................................................10-17 Body, Mind & Soul...........................................18-19 Music & Entertainment .................................. 20-25 Dining ............................................................ 26-33 Hill Country Shopping & Entertainment.......... 33-37 Map of Austin....................................................... 38 Publisher: Judy Barrick Executive Vice Presidents: Linda Olson and Marilyn Crawford Art Director & Production Manager: Shannon Skinto

Senior Account Executive: Meagan Staff-Bubela Account Executive: Michelle Broyles

Cover Art: Courtesy of Art on 5th Gallery; Artist: Virgil Stephens, Title: Psychodalia, Medium: original oil on Canvas, Size: 30” x 20”, Photo by Jodi Brauner

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Fun, Fantastic Austin AUSTIN STEAM TRAIN 401 E Whitestone Blvd # A103 Cedar Park, TX 78613-9052 www.AustinSteamTrain.org, (512) 477-8468 Three levels of service on each exciting and fun train ride into the Hill Country; Coach Class, Excursion Class and First Class Pullman Lounge. Snacks, souvenirs, private lounge!

Austin Zoo and Animal Sanctuary 10807 Rawhide Trail, Austin ,TX 78736 www.austinzoo.org, (512) 288-1490 With more than 350 animals from more than 100 different species, Austin Zoo and Animal Sanctuary is a private, non-profit zoo rescuing animals and serving the Austin community.

bydee art gallery 1050 E. 11th St., Ste. 120, Austin, TX 78702 (512) 480-3100, (800) 578-3220 www.bydee.com, bydeeart@hotmail.com Originals, prints, books cards, t-shirts, more!

Your smile and business are welcome. Open Tues-Sat, 11am-7pm.

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Shopping and Fun on South Lamar

THE SAXON PUB 1320 South Lamar, Austin, TX 78704 (512) 448-2552 www.TheSaxonPub.com Experience Austin’s best listening room and enjoy your favorite beverages! Catch all the sports on our big screen TV’s. Some of the best live music in Austin plays here- check out our site!

Advance tickets available at Front Gate Tickets.

Catch Live Music on South Lamar!

Saxon Pub

September 26 –Bob Schneider’s Lonelyland October 31 –Omar & the Howlers November 6 –Micky & the Motorcars *Call or visit web site for times and ticket prices www.thesaxonpub.com

Broken Spoke

Dale Watson –every Wednesday at 9 pm Jesse Dayton –every Thursday at 9 pm *visit our website for future shows *almost daily dance lessons from 8 to 9 pm www.brokenspokeaustintx.com Times and Shows subjet to change.

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Shopping and Fun on South Lamar

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Shopping Shopping and Fun on South Lamar

Quick Look Shopping Directory Malls: Prime Outlets, San Marcos, IH-35 S, exit 200 Premium Outlets, Round Rock, IH-35 N, exit 257 Downtown: Hatbox, 115 E 6th Street, Ste. N Pat Monroe Antiques, W 6th Street & Baylor (inside Whit Hanks) Wild About Music,115 E 6th Street Lakeway and North Austin: Magnum Custom Trailers, 10806 Hwy 620 N Faraday’s Kitchen Store, 1501 RR 620 N, Ste. A D’Vine Wine,1501 RR 620 N. South Austin: Prima Dora, 1912 S Congress Ave. Midtown: Arabic Bazaar, 5013 Duval Street c. jane, 2346 Guadalupe Street 26 Doors Shopping Center, 1206 W 38th Street Things Celtic, 1806 W 35th Street Drumz, 3700 ½ Kerbey Ln. Great Hall Games, 5501 N Lamar, Ste. A-135

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Shopping hatbox: a modern haberdashery 115 E 6th Street, Ste.N (Across from the Driskill) (512) 476 -1203, www.hatbox.com For 35 years: reflects an “everyperson” hatstore, cattleman, oilman, legislator, student, musician, sophisticated professional about town, or just good ‘ol mom we’ve got your hat! Mention this ad for 10% off!

Prima Dora unique gifts & accessories 1912 South Congress Ave., Austin, TX 78704 (512) 477-4736 www.PrimaDora.com Located in the heart of fun, funky South Congress Ave. Offers unique, fabulous, fragrant gifts, as well as Tempur-pedic TM mattresses and pillow accessories.

WIld about music art & gift gallery Downtown, 115 E 6th St., Austin, TX 78701 (512) 708-1700 www.WildAboutMusic.com Music Lives Here! Now in our 16th year, discover Austin’s most unique shopping treasure.

Four levels of Artwork, Decor, Apparel, Gifts and Collectibles for Music Lovers. We ship worldwide.

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Shopping 26 Doors Shopping Center

A Midtown Oasis 1206 West 38th Street

Whether you’re looking for fabulous food, gifts, original toys, or clothing, it can be found at 26 Doors, located in the heart of mid-town Austin.

O u r s tO r e s i n c lu D e: Adelante Boutique Bay Hill Designs Bellissima skin and nails Frost Bank Hair’s lair the needle Works rAe cosmetics

rootin’ ridge toymakers santa rita cantina sweet charity Gifts teo Gelato and coffee urban Betty salon Waterloo ice House nancy Whitworth Photography

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Lakeway and North Austin Shopping Magnum Custom Trailer Mfg. Co., Inc. 10806 Hwy 620 N, Austin, TX 78726 (512)258-4101; (800) 6-MAGNUM www.magnumtrailers.com Family-owned for 35 years. 4 locations: Austin, Georgetown, San Antonio, & San Marcos. Carrying a variety of trailers; a complete parts/truck accessory department; and a service department.

Faraday’s Kitchen Store 1501 RR 620 N, Ste A, Lakeway, TX 78734 (512) 266-5666 www.FaradaysKitchenStore.com “Visit Austin’s most unique and eclectic kitchen store... over 5500 different tools for the kitchen.

Come enjoy the experience of Austin’s culinary destination. We feed your passion for cooking!” d’vine wine 1501 RR 620 N, Lakeway, TX 78734 (512) 266-8040 www.dvinewineaustin.com Come enjoy our handcrafted wines at our Tasting Bar or design your own personal label for yourself or a unique gift. Visit our Tuscan themed boutique for accessories and gifts.

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A dedicated facility with an unwavering focus—the comprehensive care of mothers and their newborn infants. A place where great minds come together to share information, contribute their expertise, and utilize state-of-the-art technology to provide for their patients, large and small. A place where the health, comfort, and treatment of women inform everything we do. The St. David’s Women’s Center of Texas, located on the campus of the St. David’s North Austin Medical Center. It’s here. And it’s for her.

St. David’s North Austin Medical Center 12221 N. Mopac Expy. Austin, TX 78758 t (512) 901-1050

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Body, Mind & Soul- Treat Yourself HOPE PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH 11512 Olson Dr., Austin, TX 78750 (512) 258-9117; www.HopeAustin.org Visitors and locals welcome!

A caring, giving community of Christians in NW Austin. See our ministries and programs of Hope on our site, then visit us in person. Offering child care, Sunday School, preschool and events. baby face day spa & Baby face too!

13450 Research Blvd., Austin, (512) 335-7770 103 N. West St., Leander, (512) 528-1116 www.babyfacedayspa.org Voted Austin’s “best babying� and Austin City Search winner. Whether you need a highlight, haircut, up-do, facial or massage, both salons can fit the bill. Let us “baby� you!

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POSITIVE IMAGES HAIR SALON 13352 N Hwy 183, Ste. B, Austin, TX 78750 (512) 250-5566 Feel like a new you? Need a change?

Locally owned hair salon specializing in hair styling and cuts, perms and colors of all kinds and styles. Call for openings. Master hair stylist for over 30 years. Located in North Austin.

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Entertainment & Music on 6th Street

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Dining EL GALLO Mexican Restaurant 2910 South Congress, Austin, TX 78704 (512) 444-2205; ElGalloRestaurant.com Proudly owned by the Kennedy family for over 51 years, offering fine casual dining. Exceptional enchiladas, appetizers, lunch, dinner, margaritas and best cabrito in town. Live mariachis. Banquets for up to 90 with 3 weeks reservation.

Coffee Divine & St. David’s Bookshop Coffee Divine & St. David’s Bookshop 301 East 8th Street, Austin, Texas 78701 (512) 477-9837 www.StDave.org Come enjoy our vast array of espresso and coffee treats.

Hungry? Enjoy freshly made breakfast tacos, bagels, and yummy locally made sandwiches while you check out our books and gifts.

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Coffee Divine & St. David’s Bookshop 301 East 8th Street, Austin, Texas 78701 (512) 477-9837 Sun. 8:30a-1:00p; Mon.-Fri. 7:00a-5:00p Coupon Expires Feb 28th, 2010; Valid One Use Only

frank & angie’s Pizzeria 508 West Avenue (Just behind Hut’s Hamburgers) (512) 472-3534 www.HutsFrankandAngies.com Scrumptious piping hot pizza, by the slice or whole, for lunch and dinner, on the patio or inside, with beer and wine just behind west 6th St... a local Austin delight for many of years.

Hut’s Hamburgers 807 W 6th Steet (Just in front of Frank & Angie’s) (512) 472-0693 www.HutsFrankandAngies.com An Austin tradition since 1939. Affordable and delicious, lunch and dinner, beer and wine available, and some of the best hamburgers you will ever have and located on convenient 6th St. O’LEANDER CAFE 105 West Willis St., Leander, TX 78641 (512) 259-3388 www.OLeanderCafe.com American home-style cooking including chicken fried steak, meat loaf, and fried catfish, mixed with some old Italian Olivieri family recipes.

Perfect for family or romantic dinner for two.

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Meet me at The OASIS

up n u s m o r F ’s t i , n w o d n to su ing at The Starlight Terrace happen

The OASIS!

at the Oasis has live music five nights a week... rain or shine!

C’mon out from 7pm-10pm, Wed-Sun for live music, great food, and...

Perfect Margaritas!

THE OASIS Sunset Capital of Texas 6550 Comanche Trail (off 620) 512-266-2442 www.oasis-austin.com

Texas Hill Country Shopping 3 White Doves 309 Main St, Ste. 1, Marble Falls, TX 78654 (830) 693-5253 www.3WhiteDoves.com Enjoy the most complete collection of Native and Western-themed jewelry and collectibles this side of Texas. Handcrafted jewelry, artwork, pottery and much more.

Main STREET GALLERY 205 Main St; Marble Falls, TX 78654 (830) 693-1397; special viewings: (830) 613-8852 Find something special that calls to you.

Satisfies your senses, and speaks to your inner soul. Fine Art, Sculpture and much more.

Gallery Viewing Hours: Tuesday- Saturday, 10:00am - 5:00pm. marble falls chamber of commerce 801 Hwy 281, Marble Falls, TX (old train depot) (800) 759-8178; www.marblefalls.org Visit for a day or stay for a lifetime! Visit our Website for updated community events. Enjoy Market Days, May Fest, August Lake Fest Drag Boat Race- and amazing food, shopping and fun all year long. Many historical sites await you!

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Texas Hill Country Entertainment

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Texas Hill Country Shopping Texas Hill Country Shopping

ALBERTO MAKALI Johnny Was Collection Pete & Greta Petit Pois Nic & Zoe BOHO CHIC David Kahn William Rast Jeans

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208 Main St. . Marble Falls 830.693.5351

SUNSET CANYON POTTERY “Your Place for Texas Made Fine Craft”

4002 E. Hwy 290, Dripping Springs, TX 78620 (10 miles west of the “Y” in Oak Hill)

512.894.0938

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Texas Hill Country Shopping THE CEDAR CHEST 13915 Ranch Road 12, Wimberley, TX 78676 512-847-1100 www.cedar-chest.com The Cedar Chest in Wimberley has your favorite things: Pandora jewelry, Brighton accessories, Emily Ray Jewelry, Lampe Berger, contemporary apparel and designer jeans! We are located on the town square. Open daily 10:00 am to 5:30 pm.

THE COOKIE JAR BAKERY & GIFTS 13600 RR 12, Wimberley, TX 78676 (512) 847-3660; eatcookies@austin.rr.com Cookies and cakes, fresh breads, cookbooks, gifts and much, much more all made by owner and Executive Pastry Chef Judy Marts. We also take special and bulk orders. Located next to Interor Elements. dovetails of wimberley 13701 RR 12, Wimberley, TX 78676 (512) 847-1263 www.DovetailsOfWimberley.com The purple house one block south of the square!

Every women’s boutique... a fine selection of styles from casual to “Hill Country Chic.” Unique accessories, lingerie, fragrances, and jewelry. rainstar ranch 14000B RR 12, Wimberley, TX 78676 (On the Square) (512) 847-0501 www.RainStarRanch.com “The Wild Side of Western”. High quality, unique items at reasonable prices. Women’s wear, gifts, accessories, home accents and gourmet coffee.

Located two doors to the right of Ino’z Restaurant.

The OLD MILL STORE RR 12, Wimberley, TX 78676 (On the Square) (512) 847-3068 www.OldMillStore.com Now encompassing over 7,000 sf representing a wide variety of regional artists as well as finely crafted imports from all over the world. From hand crafted furniture to gifts and interiors for the home.

Lost creek vineyard and treehouse bistro 1129 RR 2233, Sunrise Beach, Texas, 78643 (325)388-3753 www.lostcreekvineyard.com Enjoy our Chef Rafael Garcia’s Eclectic cuisine with incredible wine and views of Lost Creek’s vineyard. The Bistro has added a sushi bar, featuring the freshest top grade Hawaiian seafood. www.celebrateaustin.com | 37

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Your first stop as soon as you get your ditty bag unpacked should be Allens Boots - just 3 minutes from downtown! We have special 40's & 50's throwback boots from the days of the singing cowboys &cowgirls and more pants, shirts, & accessories than Dale Evans ever had! So when you want to really be seen in the Austin scene, get into Allens first. We're the one stop western shop for men, women & kids!

1522 S. Congress Ave. 512 447-1413 WWW.ALLENSBOOTS.COM Round Rock 512 310-7600

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