The second annual Maker Faire is taking place at the Travis County Fairgrounds this October. The event, which features all things hand made, crafted, and engineered, relies on local do-it-yourself-ers to show up and show off their projects. The professional tinkerers behind Craft and Make magazines are currently accepting project submissions for the event. Maker Faire is a showcase for projects in many arenas including science, art, craft, engineering, food, music, and green technology with a focus on interactive exhibits that emphasize the process of making things. The deadline to enter is Thursday, September 4th, so start polishing up your Tesla Coil, dusting your fleet of crocheted creatures, and taking pictures of your art car. Proposals can be filled out online, and selected Makers will be notified by September 18th. more ›

Austin may be the Live Music Capital of the World, but it’s known for more than just that. For years now, great filmmakers are poking their heads out of the crowds and displaying a talent for visual storytelling that isn’t often seen so far away from either coast. Why, we can barely walk down the street without crossing in front of a tiny DV camera and accidentally becoming an extra in somebody’s thesis flick, or some band’s documentary. So it’s no wonder that the third annual Austin Underground Film Festival’s call for submissions should bring in a lot of local talent. more ›