Welcome to Holly's Hot Happenings!
2005 WINNER OF AUSTIN CHRONICLE'S BEST OF AUSTIN CRITICS PICK FOR MEDIA- Networking List.
"Want to become a socialite? Dying to find out about philanthropic balls? Holly's Hot Happenings weekly e-mails and Web site provide the skinny on what Austin's elite are doing, as well as events for the rest of us. It is a great resource for those who are new in town or for sixth generation Austinites, like Holly."
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Recurring Events
FIRST SATURDAYS IN ART GALLERIES; IMPROV COMEDY
Artists talk, exhibit tours, and demonstrations on the first Saturday of each month www.inthegalleriesaustin.com/firstsaturdays; Improv Comedy that lets the audience decide the stories at Hideout Theatre, 617 Congress www.heroescomedy.com
HAPPY HOUR / FOOD FRIDAYS
Specials/freebies at Downtown's- Cuba Libre, Saba; Central- Dallas Nightclub, Ninfa's; North- Tangerine's, Dave and Buster's; South- La Feria, Warehouse Saloon, Midnight Rodeo; Around town's- Serrano's, Chuy's, ZTejas, Trudy's, Manuel's, Eddie V's
FIRST THURSDAY ON SOUTH CONGRESS; LADIES NIGHT
Shopping, eating/drinking, live music on S. Congress the first Thursday of each month www.firstthursday.info; Upscale and uptown ladies at Cool River Cafe/Bar, 4001 Parmer Lane www.coolrivercafe.com/Austin
AUSTIN POETRY SLAM WEDNESDAYS; WINE ME, DINE ME
Outspoken poets are judged for cash prizes and national competition at Ego's Bar, 510 S. Congress, www.austinslam.com; A corral of pretty country folks for 23 years at Dallas Nightclub, 7113 Burnet Road www.dallasnightclub.net
TIE-DYE TUESDAYS
Wear your tie-dye work-out clothes on the Hike and Bike Trail.
SUSHI DISCO MONDAYS; SONGWRITER SWAP
Sushi Chef, D.K., dressed in a pimp outfit gongs Karaoke singers under a disco ball. Sake bombs and sushi at Seoul Restaurant, 6400 S. First St; New and experienced songwriters share their songs for free at Cactus Cafe on UT Campus in Student Union Bldg
DONATE BLOOD
Give the gift of life and donate blood! The Blood Center of Central Texas wants you to know life is in your hands. With a single donation, you can save as many as two lives. Come by 4300 N. Lamar in Austin or 2132 N. Mays in Round Rock. For more info, call 206-1266, or visit www.inyourhands.org
CITY OF AUSTIN LOAN GUARANTEE PROGRAM
Helps individuals, companies, and nonprofits involved in creative activities including film, music, art, and technology. For an overview, contact Jim Butler at 974-6318 or jim.butler@ci.austin.tx.us
AUSTIN SUSHI SOCIETY
Austin Sushi Society (ASS) has been added to the insider discussion forum on Austin Sushi News. To subscribe or to share sushi scoop, go to www.austinsushi.com/forums. To get an eVite to our dinners on the first Wednesday of the month, send me a personal email. I founded the dinner club in 2002.
