Everyone's favorite neighborhood grocer is about to go through some changes. The Wheatsville Co-Op on Guadalupe is looking to expand their modest store after being open for over twenty years. Members fret not, this one isn't going to be like Whole Foods' massive growth spurt--although it won't be far off. Their website offers plans and pictures for the upcoming expansion project. We'll save you some time and run down the basics for you: more ›

The following is a column by staff writer Carly Kocurek, compiled with the help of Elizabeth S., Sam Armstrong, and Shannon Roberts -- Ed Note So, you've waited until the last minute to address the whole "Valentine's Day" situation. Trust me, I've been there. In fact, I'm there right now -- my grandmother will be getting a card from us sometime next week. (I'll put extra stickers on the envelope to make up for... more ›

Shopping at locally-owned businesses puts three times the dollars into Austin's economy, according to numbers published by the Austin Independent Business Alliance (AIBA) on their website To celebrate Austin's Independent [Business] Week, AIBA, Mayor Will Wynn, and a bunch of local shops have teamed up to launch the "I Bought Local" sticker campaign. Kinda like the ones you get when you vote, these armadillo-themed stickers are a nice way to show off your support for... more ›

[Editors' Note -- Austinist would like to express our most heartfelt gratitude to the following people, organizations, and companies for making this party such a tremendous success. We absolutely adore: Beth, Tito, and Matt of Tito's Vodka, Michelle and Tara of Sweet Leaf Tea, Le and Thomas of FactoryPeople, Alicia of Izze, Matt of Daily Juice, Greg, Janet and Jessica of Liquid Assets and Design Center of Austin, Wes of Solux Design, Adrian of... more ›

So we all know about First Thursdays down south, but have you ever heard of Third Thursday…well don’t feel bad if you haven’t. Today is the first Third Thursday on Guadalupe. Yeah, that’s right, there will be music, fun, dancing, festivities, food and more brought to you by local businesses along Guadalupe. Within the Guadalupe IBIZ District, there are more than one hundred locally owned, independent businesses and just about all are hosting something special every Third Thursday. What is the Guadalupe IBIZ you may ask… more ›