Shop handmade, get crafty, and support a local charity in one fell swoop this weekend at Shop Crafty, presented by The Lone Star Ladies. Shop Crafty replaces the Ladies' annual Shop Austin show, and while it still features their signature hand-selected vendors, there's a bigger emphasis on getting crafty for vendor and shopper alike. more ›

If you're looking for a way to spend that well deserved tax refund, look no further than the Lone Star Ladies Present: Shop Austin event. Back in its second year at Saengerrunde Hall (located in downtown Austin next to Sholz Garten), the event boasts over fifty local vendors, purveying all the handmade goodies your heart could desire. more ›

Don't miss the great art related events taking place this weekend! Here's a rundown of some of the highlights: Friday Tonight, the UT Undergraduate Art History Association is hosting an art exhibit and sale at Spider House from 8pm to midnight. The event, named UNTITLED, will feature dozens of artists showing and selling their work at affordable prices that range from $5 to $150. KVRX's My Kid Could Paint That will be providing music, and other tempting teasers include cupcakes, live graffiti by Travis Spinks, clothing from Storyville, jewelry from Eurotrash Girl, and more. more ›

Fledgling event producers The Lone Star Ladies are organizing Shop Austin!, an independent craft, design, and art showcase that will take place on Saturday at Saengerrunde Hall. Participating vendors include jewelry artist Christine Terrell of Adaptive ReUse, belt buckle creator Lucy Blue, and mixed media and fine art painter Sarah Fox. The event will hopefully fill some of the void left by the temporary disbanding of the fabulous Stitch craft and fashion show (please come back soon!). This weekend's Shop Austin! will feature over thirty vendors, complimentary facials, a cupcake cafe from Hey Cupcake!, food from Greenling, and chair massages. more ›