Austin has made an appearance on yet another top-ten list. According to the US Census Bureau, in 2004 Austin ranked #5 in a list of large cities with the highest percentage of people who have at least a bachelor's degree . The ever-so-hip Seattle comes in at the top of the heap, followed by San Francisco; Raleigh, N.C.; and Washington, D.C. An astonishing 51% of adults over the age of 25 in Seattle had at least a bachelor's degree. more ›

This weekend you will have your choice of ways to help out Austinist's favorite charity, Safeplace. more ›

This Saturday, April 30th, from 7pm-9pm, Progress Coffee (500 San Marcos St) is hosting a show entitled . The opening features wine, bite-sized food, music and the paintings of Sean Ripple, a self-made mover/shaker in Austin's art scene. more ›