SXSW is coming...

Tonight from 6-8:30 enjoy some special treatment (I'm talking mini-manicures and mimosas) on 2nd Street!

Friday from 6-9 head to Tickle downtown for their 1 Year Anniversary! Expect free drinks, finger foods, and a lot of pampering.

Sunday the 3rd is The Zilker Park Kite Festival!
...and it looks like there's a salsa tasting at Wheatsville.

The SXSW round-up: CoolInAustin (free), Gabriel Does, and RSVPster (small fee for an incredible service) will keep you nice and toasted in the weeks to come :).

If you want to see more of me, check out the comic and the food blog. Better yet, follow me on the tweet-tweets.

January!

Thursday the 17th don't miss Club de Ville's birthdary party. Word is there will be free t-shirts and complimentary food catered by The Woodland.

Friday the 18th from 6-9 check out the sake tasting and a movie (with local food trucks and a bouncy castle!) at Texas Sake Company. From 7-10 don't miss The Hill Country Ride for AIDS kickoff party at Brazos Hall!

Sunday the 20th enjoy a hosted bar, fashion show, and more at Jellifi's Beta Party!

On January 24th from 6-10 head to Okay Mountain for this excellent art opening.http://www.okaymountain.com/exhibitions/it-rained-all-day/

Movember Part II

Tuesday the 27th head out to Shangri-La for their 4th anniversary.

 Thursday the 30th (of MOVEMBER!) go to Urban Betty from 6-8 to see me, @JenHeartsArt, and enjoy some sweets and libations - ALL FOR A GOOD CAUSE! It's *free* to get in.

December 3rd, 4th, and 5th enjoy free bubbly and apple cider at The Four Seasons!

December 5th from 6-9 be sure to RSVP for Austin Woman Magazine's media launch party!

Thursday the 6th at 7 enjoy food and beverages from Beau salon!

As always, be sure to keep up with me on twitter, and check out Cool In Austin for more updates. If you'd like to check out my happy hour/food blog, you can find it here.

Want to get a great, locally-made NYC inspired necklace that gives $10 to The Red Cross from each $20 necklace sold? Want free shipping? Check it out!

Movember

Thursday the 1st from 4-7 (and also the 8th, and 15th at the same time) Whole Foods will be having their Taste of Thanksgiving! From 6-8 head to Bo Concept on 2nd Street for their anniversary party. From 6-8 you can attend the Mamma Jamma party at GSDM (these are great people, and they work for a great cause).

Thursday the 8th from 6-8 head to Rae Cosmetics for mini-makeovers, cocktails, and sweet treats.

Friday the 9th from 5-9 enjoy sweets and bubbly at Aviary's send-off.

Saturday the 10th at 5 head to ZINK's Grand Opening for skinny cocktails and complimentary bites by Olive and June.

December 5th from 6-9 be sure to RSVP for Austin Woman Magazine's media launch party!

As always, be sure to keep up with me on twitter, and check out Cool In Austin for more updates. If you'd like to check out my happy hour/food blog, you can find it here.

Want to get a great, locally-made NYC inspired necklace that gives $10 to The Red Cross from each $20 necklace sold? Want free shipping? Check it out!

The SXSW parties keep trickling in...

Thursday the 23rd head to Bicycle Sports Shop for free beer and maintenance classes. From 6-9 enjoy free drinks at Edge Boutique!

Friday the 24th is Fabricker's Grand Opening Party! It's also 'Fascinator Friday' with a celebration of all things hats (and Tito's cocktails).

Saturday the 25th at 8 is the annual Beard & Mustache competition!

Wednesday the 29th from 6-8 head to Draft Pick for free beer and more!

Yeah, yeah, yeah...

Tuesday the 1st - tell a story, get free beer at Rio Rita (8-11)!

Free beer and food at Beauty Bar at 7 on March 2nd. Also (from 6-9) try not to miss this boutique opening... I have a feeling it's going to be good.

On March 4th (from 6-9) enjoy free drinks and catering by Portabla at Russel.

March 5th is the free day of yoga! Wally is having a fabulous reception at 6! From 12-5 (more specifically, at 1) attend a free hula hooping class on the Whole Foods roof. I went last year, and it was seriously fun.

Sunday the 6th was made for kites. I love the Zilker Kite Festival! From 9-2 it's the Local Maker's Fair at Whole Foods downtown! That means samples (including Kohana Coffee, which is a personal favorite).