As you sit down to write your annual letter to Santa, consider taking a turn behind the sleigh's reigns by fulfilling someone's holiday wish. Many local non-profits have put together wish lists of items that would be particularly useful in helping fulfill their missions. Other groups are making your holiday shopping a little easier by suggesting gift ideas that also give back to the community. For other charity ideas check out our post about holiday volunteering and our roundup of organizations providing services to the area's most needy. As always, visit I Live Here, I Give Here for a comprehensive list of area non-profits. more ›

Happy Earth Day! more ›

This Saturday night, the Octopus Club, the volunteer arm of AIDS Services of Austin, will be hosting an art exhibit and silent auction of over 200 rather naughty works. The event will be held at the Copper Tank Events Center, and will feature provocative art in a variety of mediums, all exploring erotica in its many forms throughout history. more ›

On February 17, 4AD will release a 2-disc compilation teeming with independent talent. Dark Was the Night, a collection of songs curated by the Dessner brothers of National fame, is three years in the making and is a benefit record for the Red Hot Organization. Now in its 20th year, Red Hot aims to raise awareness and financial support for AIDS and HIV awareness world-wide. more ›