This Saturday evening, Austin's best-looking urban bike squad, the Skellies, will be hosting a Dub Ride Benefit for Austin Children's Shelter. One and all are invited! This event is two-pronged; a dub-inspired musical showcase at Club de Ville will follow a short-n-sweet downtown ride. more ›

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 ›

Focusing specifically on Austin’s fashion community this year, local bear designers include Estilo, Peyton’s Place, Valentine’s Too, By George, Underwear, Blue Elephant, Hem, Strut, Wish, Mercury Design Studio, Luxe Apothetique, Kendra Scott, Lance Avery Morgan, C. Jane, Kick Pleat, Lindsey White for Cream Vintage, Bill Peck for Patricia Wolfe, Baby Coco and Austin Baby. Local emcee Mandy Lauderdale will serve as auctioneer, and Beaux Loy will provide the tunes. Complimentary food and cocktails will also be served - so be sure to drink up and spend, spend, spend! more ›