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 ›

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 ›