We went to Art Outside this weekend a few times and had a fabulous time seeing so much creativity packed into a three-acre forest in the middle of the city. We dined on some delectable Jamaican jerk chicken, watched a show that included a Tesla coil and some pyrotechnics, played the largest string instrument we've ever seen (it stretched across the stream that runs through the forest), and learned how to do the Balinese monkey chant/kecak -- and this was all packed into just one day out of the four! In case you're thinking, "Man, I wish I could've seen some of that neat stuff," never fear, because Art Outside is continuing this next weekend as well with even more exciting things to see and do. May the Flying Spaghetti Monster bless the Enchanted Forest and Art Outside, for they truly show what a creative community Austin has. more ›

Interesting art extravaganzas and south Austin seem to go together very well. We're excited about this one, the Art Outside community art show, since it brings together many of our favorites all into the beautiful natural setting of the 3-acre South Austin Enchanted Forest. The show is back for its second year, with "over 200 visual and performing artists to lay the foundation for a revolutionary and one-of-a-kind artistic endeavor." It will feature sculptures,... more ›

Image from Art Outside website All artists, performers, and lovers of art are encouraged to participate in the 2nd annual Art Outside. The Art Outside site explains the event as follows: Returning to the Enchanted Forest for 2 weekends in 2006, Art Outside will have more art, more performances with over 140 spaces available on 3 acres of land and 8 days & nights of programming to fill your imagination. Art Outside is a... more ›