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Guess the Fest and go backstage with Fun Fun Fun Fest 8

Caitlin M. Ryan: Guess the Fest and go backstage with Fun Fun Fun Fest 8

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My Bloody Valentine to launch mini-American concert tour in Austin

Teresa Gubbins: My Bloody Valentine to launch mini-American concert tour in Austin

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The cast of Boy Meets World reunites as one big, happy family

Ryan Lakich: The cast of Boy Meets World reunites as one big, happy family

Alex Bentley: The Internship is the funniest movie of the year — so far

The Internship is the funniest movie of the year — so far

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4 after-dinner drink gift ideas for Father’s Day

Matt McGinnis: 4 after-dinner drink gift ideas for Father’s Day

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YouTube hit My Drunk Kitchen shows up at Capital Area Food Bank of Texas

Katie Pengra: YouTube hit My Drunk Kitchen shows up at Capital Area Food Bank of Texas

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Paul Qui shares a dazzling preview of soon-to-open Qui Restaurant

Jessica Dupuy: Paul Qui shares a dazzling preview of soon-to-open Qui Restaurant

Arden Ward: Mueller residents are hungry for Kerbey Lane, stage an eat-in to prove loyalty

Mueller residents are hungry for Kerbey Lane, stage an eat-in to prove loyalty

Arts

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Austin-Bergstrom International Airport is expanding, city is looking for new public artwork for the space

Ryan Lakich: Austin-Bergstrom International Airport is expanding, city is looking for new public artwork for the space

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The Long Center invites you to dance the night away with Rhythm on Stage

Arden Ward: The Long Center invites you to dance the night away with Rhythm on Stage

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Church of the Friendly Ghost celebrates 10th birthday with NMASS new media summit

: Church of the Friendly Ghost celebrates 10th birthday with NMASS new media summit

Ryan Lakich: Enjoy late-night laughs with Episode 3 of TNM Tonight before host Tincknell moves to New York City

Enjoy late-night laughs with Episode 3 of TNM Tonight before host Tincknell moves to New York City

Design + Style

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Father's Day gift guide: Last-minute local gifts for your dad

Jessica Pages: Father's Day gift guide: Last-minute local gifts for your dad

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H&M partners with hip Paris designer for new collection

Marika Rafte: H&M partners with hip Paris designer for new collection

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Spring into summer with pretty on-trend pastels

Kristin Hull: Spring into summer with pretty on-trend pastels

Caitlin M. Ryan: Traveller Denim Co.: Custom-made jeans on 100-year-old machines

Traveller Denim Co.: Custom-made jeans on 100-year-old machines

Life

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Kickstart the weekend fun with choppers, comedy and barbecue

Ryan Lakich: Kickstart the weekend fun with choppers, comedy and barbecue

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Texas to Feds: Come and take it (our digital data!)

Katie Friel: Texas to Feds: Come and take it (our digital data!)

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Your sunscreen may not be as effective as you think: Experts discuss how to protect your skin

Layne Lynch: Your sunscreen may not be as effective as you think: Experts discuss how to protect your skin

Caitlin M. Ryan: Pajama Sam: The sweet pup that's beat all odds and learned sign language

Pajama Sam: The sweet pup that's beat all odds and learned sign language

Innovation

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Riding the Vomit Comet: Experts debate how to deal with motion sickness

Melissa Gaskill: Riding the Vomit Comet: Experts debate how to deal with motion sickness

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Your teen is a master of digital deception, online sex a hot topic, survey says

Claire St. Amant: Your teen is a master of digital deception, online sex a hot topic, survey says

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Phantom Rollergirls, qui news, bar drama: The top 5 stories this week

Arden Ward: Phantom Rollergirls, qui news, bar drama: The top 5 stories this week

Kevin McCauley: Jaguar's long-awaited F-Type roadster is big on drama and performance

Jaguar's long-awaited F-Type roadster is big on drama and performance

Scene

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East Side collective Maison d'Etoile celebrates third anniversary in style

Shelley Neuman: East Side collective Maison d'Etoile celebrates third anniversary in style

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Rally 'round the Capitol: Austin's bid for The X Games

Jon Shapley: Rally 'round the Capitol: Austin's bid for The X Games

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Traveller Denim Co. celebrates opening with official launch party

Jon Shapley: Traveller Denim Co. celebrates opening with official launch party

Veronica Castelo: CultureMap and Cadillac take over Olive & June for a summer happy hour honoring Austin Involved

CultureMap and Cadillac take over Olive & June for a summer happy hour honoring Austin Involved

Outdoors + Fitness

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Paddleboarders ready to Dam That Cancer for peace of mind

Ryan Lakich: Paddleboarders ready to Dam That Cancer for peace of mind

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Big Bend National Park ranks among top 10 hidden gems

Claire St. Amant: Big Bend National Park ranks among top 10 hidden gems

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From margaritas to weirdos, check out 5 summer races worth the sweat

Veronica Castelo: From margaritas to weirdos, check out 5 summer races worth the sweat

Samantha Webster: Shape up for summer: Corefit tells us how to get bikini-ready in 30 days

Shape up for summer: Corefit tells us how to get bikini-ready in 30 days

Sports

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A College World Series preview: Who stays and who leaves

Trey McLean: A College World Series preview: Who stays and who leaves

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Sebastian Vettel's victory overshadowed by tragedy at F1 Canadian Grand Prix

Anthony French: Sebastian Vettel's victory overshadowed by tragedy at F1 Canadian Grand Prix

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Football Magazine Day: The skinny on college's next season

Trey McLean: Football Magazine Day: The skinny on college's next season

Jon Shapley: Rally 'round the Capitol: Austin's bid for The X Games

Rally 'round the Capitol: Austin's bid for The X Games

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