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Americans long to cheat on their partners ... with TV shows

Star Trek Into Darkness continues rejuvenation of formerly stale franchise

Catch film fever during the Paramount Theatre's Summer Classic Film Series

The hottest Free Press Sumer Fest ever: General tickets sold out

Food + Drink

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BBQ snob Daniel Vaughn's Prophets of Smoked Meat journeys through 200 Texas hotspots

Texas Monthly names the top 50 barbecue joints in the state, Austin takes unofficial title

Lee Ellis & Lance Fegen on Liberty Kitchen Oyster Bar in Clarksville and food critic fueds

The 5 best pecan pies in town — the official pie of Texas

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Austin's first piano festival in full swing, featuring stars and aspiring musicians

Hooray for Whoopi: Living legend takes to the Long Center stage for one night only

AMOA-Arthouse offers free admission in celebration of Art Museum Day

A look at 3 iconic Austin spaces and new ways to experience them this summer

Design + Style

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How to cover up by the pool and still look hot

Margot Wolf and Cambria Handmade shine at By George as masters of craftsmanship

Kendra Scott hosts, advises small businesses on CNBC's Crowd Rules

Austin's jewelry artist, the classically trained creator of award-winning work

Life

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Thousands of Longhorns celebrate graduation amid tight security

Austin dubbed one of the most affordable getaways by Travel + Leisure

Get ready for delays on MoPac for next several months

The week's top links: The Office ends, honoring Robocop & tons of cocktail recipes

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Caitlin M. Ryan: The top stories this week include Dapper Dans, pecan pie and iconic Austin

Texas Center for Proton Therapy brings innovative cancer treatment to Dallas-Fort Worth

UT Austin levels up curriculum with creation of Denius-Sams Gaming Academy

Texas named Best State for Business for the ninth year in a row

Scene

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Studio 54klift fundraiser brings the disco days back to the spotlight

Margot Wolf and Cambria Handmade shine at By George as masters of craftsmanship

Cocktails on the Colorado recognizes 2013 River Hero, announces new identity for Colorado River Alliance

Austin Fashion Week Awards turns the spotlight to the city's fashion elite

Outdoors + Fitness

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Cocktails on the Colorado recognizes 2013 River Hero, announces new identity for Colorado River Alliance

Gear up for Austin Bike to Work Day, ditch four wheels for two

5 vacations that combine fitness with fun

RunTex merchandise and memorabilia to be auctioned to pay debts

Sports

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TopGolf touches down as Austin's newest interactive sports attraction

V8 Supercars make North American debut at Circuit of the Americas this weekend

Austin Aztex start 2013 season with an appearance in the U.S. Open Cup

3 losers of the NFL draft

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Wednesday May 1st

• Free Comic Book Day & Viva Streets! top our picks for kid-cool Austin activities in May

• Breakfast snubbed: Only one Austin restaurant makes list of 100 best brunch spots in the U.S.

• Punk icon Patti Smith brings a triumphant set to Stubb's Austin

• What is Austin's best margarita? Grab your salt shaker and cast your vote

• The best 18 BYOB restaurants in Austin

• Dating site MeetAtTheAirport.com livens up layovers for lonely travelers

Thursday May 2nd

• Aunt Bertha picks up where Uncle Sam leaves off, helps Texans find assistance online

• Remi, Austin Pets Alive!'s adaptable office dog, is looking to transition into a forever home

• Prepare for a fiesta at La Condesa's 5th Annual Cinco de Mayo Block Party

• ACL Fest stealthily peppers The Chronicle's classifieds with 2013 lineup clues

• One man reported dead after shooting at Bush Intercontinental in Houston; Terminal B shut down

• The right Austin Fashion Week parties for moms, dudes, big spenders and more

Friday May 3rd

• The Legislature is just desserts: Texas has a new state cobbler

• Local community fires up ovens this weekend for Austin Bakes for West fundraiser

• KGSR announces Blues on the Green lineup for Summer 2013

• Host Devon Tincknell discusses the comedic spin on late-night talk show TNM Tonight

• Top event picks for enjoying the beautiful weekend weather: Arts, comics and baked goods

• The week's top links: A new Fleetwood Mac EP, Beyonce meets Gatsby and more

Saturday May 4th

• Three proposed towers near Waller Creek could be Austin's tallest buildings

• 5 vacations that combine fitness with fun

• Beyoncé's outrageous tour demands reportedly include red toilet paper and $900 straws

• Austin Fashion Week kicks off to a stylish start with Estilo, Rare Trends and Taylor Moseley

• 6 tequila cocktails to try for Cinco de Mayo

• Iron Man 3 kicks off summer movie season with ingenious plot twist

Sunday May 5th

• Best new vehicles in Texas: Viper GTS, Ford Fusion & Cadillac ATS are big winners

• Jack Allen's Cucumber Jalapeño Rita named best by CultureMap readers

• Kyle Field's $450 million expansion will make it larger than Darrel K Royal Stadium

• Classic blockbusters and pop princesses on screen this May at the Alamo Drafthouse

• Civic leaders discuss the future of black life in Austin

• This week's top 5 stories: Lineup leaks and tasty treats

Monday May 6th

• The BAUSTIN effect: Local designer's work shows Austin stands with Boston

• President Obama kicks off Middle Class Jobs and Opportunity tours in Austin

• Where to eat in Austin right now: A nod to fast-casual restaurants

• Priscilla Queen of the Desert parades into Bass Hall with disco tunes and award-winning costumes

• Mexic-Arte Museum celebrates its 29th anniversary with Gala del Museo: Arte Y Glamour

• Komen Austin turns Perfectly Pink at successful second annual fundraiser

Tuesday May 7th

• The 2013 ACL Festival lineup includes everything from The Cure to Atoms for Peace and D'Angelo

• 3 Austin schools rank in the top 100 of America's Best High Schools

• 5 favorite Mother's Day brunch spots, from the classic to the contemporary

• Sustainable Food Center honors the Meredith Family with first ever Changemakers Award

• Designer Kendra Scott celebrates Austin Fashion Week with summer collection, Island Escape

• Frenchmen Phoenix masterfully control their ACL taping with tempo, emotion and showmanship

• A CITYCENTRE getaway: How to spend 36 hours, no matter your travel style

Wednesday May 8th

• Mother's Day gift guide: Local picks for the woman who deserves everything

• The Salt Lick listed as best BBQ in U.S. by Made Man, Franklin (and most of Texas) snubbed

• Travel for Teachers program offers discounted getaways for summer break

• 3 losers of the NFL draft

• Novice playwrights get chance to shine at The New Movement's Short Short Fringe Festival

• Road closures, bus detours during presidential visit

Thursday May 9th

• Unplugged at the Grove embarks on its 20th season of live music, full lineup announced

• A beginner's guide to Pachanga Fest, the Latino music blowout at Fiesta Gardens

• Celebrity chef Brian Malarkey invites diners to eat until they throw in the towel at Searsucker

• Central Texas prepares for President Obama's visit, Air Force One lands

• Meet APA!'s Dick Whitman, the cuddly Siamese cat with a big name

• Austin Fashion Week takes to the runway at La Zona Rosa

Friday May 10th

• Dinner Lab debuts in Austin with experimental, social supper club

• The Legislature makes Texas the gun-friendliest state in the U.S.

• Sneak off with that special someone with these 6 weekend getaways

• Top 10 things to do in May: Mother's Day, Pachanga and Naked Girls

• The week's top links: Marfa style, Grumpy Cat art, Grilled Cheese Month and more

• Your best bets for arts and entertainment events this weekend

• Texas Women for the Arts members gather for an intimate evening of mixing and mingling

Saturday May 11th

• Texas farmer builds his own fertilizer factory with compost

• ACL Fest and Austin's best high schools top the week's most popular stories

• Tito's Vodka now exclusive to United Airlines

• Dandy's gentlemen's store opens its custom suit shop to an enchanted crowd

• Texas ranks ahead of California in best cities for jobs

Sunday May 12th

• Pastry Chef Caitlin Freeman on Modern Art Desserts, Mondrian cakes and SFMOMA

• Texas site makes it easy to shop for mod goods made in the USA

• Boost your poolside confidence in these flattering swimsuits

• Water conservation still critical in Central Texas; 5 tips to do your part

• Austin Fashion Week Awards turns the spotlight to the city's fashion elite

Monday May 13th

• Austin Skeeball League ready to kick off next "skeeson" of play

• KLRU benefit raises funds to preserve the Austin City Limits archives, honors Lloyd Maines

• Emotional Hardbody Answers: Ex-husband's new girlfriend wants advice on marriage clash

• The 5 best pecan pies in town — the official pie of Texas

• AISD superintendent responds to election results

• Austin's jewelry artist, the classically trained creator of award-winning work

• The Russell Collection presents exclusive exhibit from world-renowned artist Royo

Tuesday May 14th

• Texas named Best State for Business for the ninth year in a row

• Kendra Scott hosts, advises small businesses on CNBC's Crowd Rules

• Austin Aztex start 2013 season with an appearance in the U.S. Open Cup

• Real life Sound of Music: Third-generation von Trapp singers call Austin home

• Gear up for Austin Bike to Work Day, ditch four wheels for two

• South Shore of Lady Bird Lake plans revealed

Wednesday May 15th

• V8 Supercars make North American debut at Circuit of the Americas this weekend

• The hottest Free Press Sumer Fest ever: General tickets sold out

• New proposal could mean DWI arrest after one drink

• UT Austin levels up curriculum with creation of Denius-Sams Gaming Academy

• Cocktails on the Colorado recognizes 2013 River Hero, announces new identity for Colorado River Alliance

• Texas Center for Proton Therapy brings innovative cancer treatment to Dallas-Fort Worth

Thursday May 16th

• Lee Ellis & Lance Fegen on Liberty Kitchen Oyster Bar in Clarksville and food critic fueds

• Catch film fever during the Paramount Theatre's Summer Classic Film Series

• A well-mannered win: Texas ranks super low in swearing

• A look at 3 iconic Austin spaces and new ways to experience them this summer

• APA! office dog and staff favorite, Cafe, is ready for a permanent home

• AMOA-Arthouse offers free admission in celebration of Art Museum Day

Friday May 17th

• Texas Monthly names the top 50 barbecue joints in the state, Austin takes unofficial title

• Texas House passes an amendment that could legalize discrimination on college campuses

• Hooray for Whoopi: Living legend takes to the Long Center stage for one night only

• Margot Wolf and Cambria Handmade shine at By George as masters of craftsmanship

• Randy Travis sues to keep his drunk ass out of the spotlight

• Welcome the weekend heat with arts, crafts, music and rasslin

Saturday May 18th

• Star Trek Into Darkness continues rejuvenation of formerly stale franchise

• Austin's first piano festival in full swing, featuring stars and aspiring musicians

• The week's top links: The Office ends, honoring Robocop & tons of cocktail recipes

• How to cover up by the pool and still look hot

• Get ready for delays on MoPac for next several months

Sunday May 19th

• BBQ snob Daniel Vaughn's Prophets of Smoked Meat journeys through 200 Texas hotspots

• Studio 54klift fundraiser brings the disco days back to the spotlight

• Austin dubbed one of the most affordable getaways by Travel + Leisure

• Americans long to cheat on their partners ... with TV shows

• Thousands of Longhorns celebrate graduation amid tight security

Monday May 20th

• TopGolf touches down as Austin's newest interactive sports attraction

• 10-digit dialing in Austin begins this summer along with new area code

• Austin-based mezzo-soprano Kathryn Findlen debuts new works in New York

• Austin, have your say: BBC broadcasts award-winning program live from KUT

• CultureMap ushers in summer with Mixers on the Map at Olive & June

• Charter schools rank high on new list of best schools in Central Texas

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A CITYCENTRE getaway: How to spend 36 hours, no matter your travel style