Society

Shining Bright

Austin chefs and creatives shine bright during California-cool party Austin chefs and creatives shine bright during California-cool party By Katie Friel

3.10.20  |  11:54 am

What: Garrett Leight California Opticals' 10-year anniversary party and grand opening celebration Where: Nixta Taqueria The lowdown: Garrett Leight, purveyor ...

Society

Austin museum takes to the sky for dazzling $137,000 fundraiser Austin museum takes to the sky for dazzling $137,000 fundraiser By Katie Friel

2.7.20  |  9:13 am

What: UMLAUF Sculpture Garden + Museum's inaugural A Burlesque Ball Where: Sky Candy The lowdown: In a city awash with ...

Glitzy galas

Country star joins Mack, Jack & McConaughey for annual glitzy gala Country star joins Mack, Jack & McConaughey for annual glitzy gala By Katie Friel

2.4.20  |  2:29 pm

For the past eight years, the all-star team of Mack Brown, Jack Ingram, and Matthew McConaughey has joined up for ...

Come Hell or High water

Austin influencers have hell-raising time at new downtown hot spot Austin influencers have hell-raising time at new downtown hot spot By Katie Friel

1.8.20  |  3:00 pm

What: A Night of Temptations Where: Devil May Care The lowdown: Resolutions be damned as downtown's newest lounge hosted ...

A Fabulous Affair

Hollywood star hosts fabulous Austin fundraiser fit for a queen Hollywood star hosts fabulous Austin fundraiser fit for a queen By Katie Friel

11.26.19  |  1:45 pm

What: Planned Parenthood of Greater Texas’ Austin Annual Dinner and Cocktails for a Cause After Party Where: Hilton Austin The ...

Real Weddings

Real Housewives star lifts the veil on her $4 million Texas wedding Real Housewives star lifts the veil on her $4 million Texas wedding By Stephanie Allmon Merry

11.19.19  |  12:01 pm

Take away the TV cameras, the million-dollar tiara, and the People magazine reporter, and LeeAnne Locken and Rich Emberlin were ...

Stuff of Legends

Austin gala-goers honor legendary UT coach during downtown affair Austin gala-goers honor legendary UT coach during downtown affair By Katie Friel

11.12.19  |  2:15 pm

What: DKR Fund 4th & Goal Gala 2019 Where: ACL Live at the Moody Theater The lowdown: On November 8, guests ...

Imagining a New Way

Downtown Austin do-gooders raise $270,000 during imaginative gala Downtown Austin do-gooders raise $270,000 during imaginative gala By Katie Friel

10.17.19  |  11:08 am

What: Imagine A Way's 8th Annual Gala Where: Stephen F. Austin Intercontinental Hotel The lowdown: On October 4, philanthropists ...

Politics + Prose

Texas Tribune celebrates 2019 fest with glam downtown political party Texas Tribune celebrates 2019 fest with glam downtown political party By Katie Friel

9.30.19  |  1:00 pm

What: TribFeast 2019 Where: Brazos Hall The lowdown: After a bombshell week in Washington, D.C., politicos from both sides ...

An Affair to Remember

Austin philanthropists give big during fundraiser at Hotel Van Zandt Austin philanthropists give big during fundraiser at Hotel Van Zandt By Katie Friel

9.18.19  |  9:03 am

What: The BIG Give 2019 Where: Hotel Van Zandt The lowdown: On September 6, Austin philanthropists, nonprofits, and partygoers gathered ...

Party With A Purpose

10 fabulous philanthropic events happening in Austin this fall 10 fabulous philanthropic events happening in Austin this fall By Paige Turner

9.9.19  |  2:38 pm

Along with forgiving temperatures, fall also ushers in the unofficial philanthropic party season in the ATX. Charity events are already ...

Off the Page

Storybook Old West Austin estate sets scene for Texas Book Fest party Storybook Old West Austin estate sets scene for Texas Book Fest party By Katie Friel

8.29.19  |  10:41 am

What: Texas Book Festival Author Lineup Reveal Party Where: Home of John Little and Heather Stallings The lowdown: On August ...

Work It

Coworking giant brews up party for Austin coffee shop and event space Coworking giant brews up party for Austin coffee shop and event space By Katie Friel

7.25.19  |  11:00 am

What: Gather by We: Barton Springs Event Space Grand Opening Where: 801 Barton Springs Rd. The lowdown: WeWork and CultureMap ...

Willie’s western world

Willie Nelson joins lucky Austinites for Red Headed Stranger screening Willie Nelson joins lucky Austinites for Red Headed Stranger screening By Meredith Rainey

7.9.19  |  12:47 pm

Imagine having the opportunity to watch one of your favorite movies ... on the set where it was filmed ... followed by ...

Sugar and Spice

Austin influencers toast Teen Vogue with sweetest party ever Austin influencers toast Teen Vogue with sweetest party ever By Katie Friel

6.20.19  |  1:10 pm

What: Teen Vogue's Sweet 16  Where: P6 at The Line The lowdown: Teen Vogue ditched its New York City ...

A Splashy Affair

Austin VIPs and politicos raise a toast to future of Barton Springs Austin VIPs and politicos raise a toast to future of Barton Springs By Katie Friel

6.3.19  |  12:45 pm

What: Toast to the Springs Where: Barton Springs Pool The lowdown: A rain delay couldn't dampen the celebration as ...

Good Deeds

Unassuming Austin billionaire makes stunning promise to students Unassuming Austin billionaire makes stunning promise to students By Katie Friel

5.20.19  |  12:18 pm

Over the years, we've occasionally written about Austin billionaire Robert F. Smith, mainly in our coverage of the annual ...

Friday's Child

Texas' first lady rolls out red carpet for Austin premiere of new film Texas' first lady rolls out red carpet for Austin premiere of new film By Katie Friel

5.10.19  |  10:33 am

What: Austin screening of Friday's Child  Where: Bob Bullock Texas History Museum The lowdown: On May 2, Texas First ...

Picture Perfect

Austin art world gets look at Laguna Gloria's stunning transformation Austin art world gets look at Laguna Gloria's stunning transformation By Katie Friel

5.6.19  |  11:55 am

What: Art Dinner 2019 Where: Laguna Gloria The lowdown: Three hundred glamorous Austin art patrons got a sneak peek of ...