Man Dies on Eve of Receiving Housing; Volunteers Needed for Survey of Homeless PopulationDerek Key/FlickrKevin Hawk passed away last month. Hawk, who was a fixture around the intersection of 29th and Guadalupe, had recently been chosen to receive housing through the 100 Homes Campaign.... continue reading on Austinist
Food + Charity: Food Fight Auction Is LiveFood Fight, a fundraising auction that helps fund scholarships for culinary students and farm-to-plate programs, is live this week. Auction items include a wide range of fun foodie experiences -- like a tour of Cowgirl Creamery or a stay at St. Cecilia's paired with dinner at La Perla -- as... continue reading on Austinist
Local Fraternity Under Scrutiny for Sex Shows and HazingTexas Omicron, formerly the Omicron Chapter of the Kappa Alpha Order, seems to have quite the rap sheet of bad behavior. The group is now facing a lawsuit from the national administrative office of its former parent organization. The charges? Hazing, hiring exotic dancers, and staging live sex acts. Flickr/Emilian... continue reading on Austinist
Food + Drink: A Torrid Affair Kicks Off MondayA Torrid Affair A Torrid AffairMonday, September 26, 2011Springdale Farm (755 Springdale Road)$100, 7:30pm[info] | [tickets]Tickets are still available for the inaugural edition of A Torrid Affair, a food and cocktail pairing event. A new nonprofit intended to raise funds for Dell Children's Medical Center and the Sustainable Food Center,... continue reading on Austinist
Drinks: Texas Craft Brewers Fest Interview With Brian Peters (Uncle Billy's)Texas Craft Brewers Festival Texas Craft Brewers FestivalSaturday, September 24Fiesta Gardens (2102 Bergman Avenue)$8 and up, 2-8pm[info] | [tickets]Brian Peters is an icon of the Austin brewing scene. Currently the master brewer at Uncle Billy's, Peters is also known for his past work at The Bitter End and Live Oak... continue reading on Austinist
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