Kristy Owen's (kristyowen) Blog

As I blog day in and day out I really try to be conscious of what I am blogging about and try to appeal to all audiences so today I am going the family friendly route - yes you 25 year olds and plus may not have the same enjoyment as a bright eyed elementary kid but all and all its fun. I have be...

This suggestion came from a few blog followers so I must give them credit for this off the wall list item and in my personal opinion a MUST DO list item. When I say off the wall I just mean that it is certainly not something we have the opportunity to see everyday day. I think we are lucky to hav...

This suggestion came from a few blog followers so I must give them credit for this off the wall list item and in my personal opinion a MUST DO list item. When I say off the wall I just mean that it is certainly not something we have the opportunity to see everyday day. I think we are lucky to hav...

I don't know where to even start, this place has all good things Austin tied into one. Personally I believe that it is on its way to making itself an Austin Icon, much in the same way  the Alamo Drafthouse has become iconic. Maybe it's the vintage feel that takes you back to the 1960's but The Hi...

So how was everyone's weekend? It was a great weekend to call yourself an Austinite so many great things going on around town. I thought we might as well take advantage of these sunny days and enjoy the great outdoors. This weather makes me want to tackle all those things that I keep swearing I'l...

To start off - was anyone there yesterday? I would love to hear how it went and what you thought about the event! Art City Austin is a city wide art celebration basically bringing together and celebrating local arts, it is formally known as "Laguna Gloria Art Fiesta. This is the 60th year for the...

I was perplexed about what great Austin thing going on today to blog about but when it came down to it there is nothing the celebrates Austin's Weirdness like Eeyore's Birthday. Yes, the festival is name in honor of Eeyore, the character from Winnie-the-Pooh. Attendance at this yearly Austin trad...

I thought we could all go for an relatively relaxing evening with tomorrow being a day full of Austin fun - Eeyore's Birthday, Lonestar Jam, Dragon Boat races just to name a few of the things happening around town tomorrow. I have been wanting to blog on Alamo Drafthouse and today seemed like the...

To start off, Happy Earth Day - I must confess when I blogged yesterday I may have thought it was Earth Day but I guess today is the Nationwide Recognized Earth Day. Earth Day, Earth Week - as long as we are celebrating Planet Earth and working to Keep Austin Green I am happy. For those of you wh...

What are great day for an Earth Day Festival. The Free Festival in the Triangle Park has all the makings of a Earthly Evening. They will have booths set up with more than 100 artists and vendors full of earth-friendly, sustainable wares. This will give you an opportunity to explore and evaluate ...