Ar†stråda magazine – A Dark Moto-Centric Art+Entertainment Guide
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Contemporary Art 101 is a Members-only art history lecture series at the Art School. This spring, we are delighted to continue this wildly popular series with Dr. Kate Green, featuring eye-opening lectures on various topics in contemporary art since the 1990s. Contemporary Art 101 is available in both a daytime and evening session. Both series start February 2. Space is…
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ARCH “The Story” from arch motorcycle company ARCH “The Story” from arch motorcycle company on Vimeo. GARD HOLLINGER Co-founder Gard Hollinger grew up in Los Angeles during the tail end of the mid-century modern movement, bombing around the Hollywood Hills on dirt bikes past buildings seemingly dropped from outer space. In fact he spent his formative years living…
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Nectar, 12″ x 24″, Acrylic on Panel – Jason Limon is an artist living and working in San Antonio, Texas. www.limon-art.com UPCOMING EVENTS 09/17: Small Works Show, beinArt Gallery contact the artist at email: [email protected]
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Retro Animate by New Neon more releases… contact / help Get all 9 New Neon releases available on Bandcamp and save 50%. Includes unlimited streaming via the free Bandcamp app, plus high-quality downloads of A Different Game – Remixes, Everything iz Different, Retro Animate, [Almost] Everything iz Demo, Council House Records ‘It’s not the same’ Remix E.P., Tilt the Remix!,…
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SATURDAY NOV 5th 2016! AUSTIN BOULDERING PROJECT IS EXCITED TO ANNOUNCE THE 1ST ANNUAL SOUTHWEST BOULDERFEST CLIMBING COMP & COMMUNITY EVENT! CLICK HERE FOR MORE INFO & TO REGISTER NOW! 50,000 square foot facility believed to be the largest bouldering gym in the world with 250 different configurations https://austinboulderingproject.com/ Rates Bunch of options. Annual and monthly memberships for the regulars.…
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Blacks BBQ – Austin & Lockhart www.blacksbbq.com/ Black’s Barbecue is the oldest family-owned barbecue restaurant in Texas. It has been in the family since 1932. Willy Burger www.willy–burger.com/ Welcome! At Willy Burger, we are direct and to the point. We do things differently than the other 99% of “so-called” hamburger joints. Beaumont , Tx Pickett House Restaurant – Heritage Village…
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Date Night Destinations in Austin Below are the best places to take the object of your affection for every occasion. UCHI Uchi/Facebook 801 S Lamar Blvd Austin, TX 78704 (512) 916-4808 Justine’s Brasserie Bertrand C./Yelp 4710 E 5th St Austin, TX 78702 (512) 385-2900 Lenoir Ryann Ford 1807 S 1st St Austin, TX 78704 (512) 215-9778 Fabi +…
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How Belly Tank Racers Work Hey, I’ve got an idea for something to do this weekend: How about you strap yourself inside a gas tank from a World War II fighter plane and go screaming across some salt flats at nearly 200 miles per hour (322 kilometers per hour)? C’mon man, it’ll be fun! That pretty much describes belly tank…
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BMW’s Vision Motorrad Next 100 motorcycle Balances on Its Own The key idea behind this BMW Motorrad Vision Vehicle is to create a pure, unbounded ride experience. In the future, the special sensation of freedom will be made possible by even greater connectivity between rider, bike and the outside world. The assistance systems in the BMW Motorrad VISION NEXT…
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*Apis. 23526 Texas 71, Spicewood. 512-436-8918, apisrestaurant.com. Not many of the Top 10 restaurants in the Austin area offer outdoor seating. And only one that does has a view of the Hill Country. Austin Beer Garden Brewing Co. 1305 W. Oltorf St. 512-298-2242,theabgb.com. A casual, straightforward pizza-and-beer joint with a South Austin soul and an abundance of outdoor seating. *Barley…
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Austin’s NLand Surf Park THE COOLEST JOBS IN AUSTIN ARE AT NLAND SURF PARK. WE’RE HIRING SURF GUIDES FOR THE 2017 SEASON, WITH A TRAINING SESSION FOR NEW RECRUITS FEBRUARY 17-21 AT AN OFF-SITE FACILITY IN AUSTIN. CLICK HERE TO APPLY. NLAND IS CURRENTLY CLOSED. For more info, check out their website right here. For an hour session, surf passes will…
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NASA’s Langley Research Center Centennial Art Contest On July 17, 2017, NASA’s Langley Research Center in Hampton, Virginia, will turn 100. We’re doing a lot to celebrate that major milestone, and one of the things we’re most looking forward to is this, our Centennial Art Contest. After all, NASA Langley is a hotbed of inspiration. Just imagine: Back when manned…
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Common road trips are from Austin to San Antonio, Houston to Dallas, and pretty much anywhere to South Padre Island. But with so many fantastic big cities and fascinating destinations, the small towns can get overlooked. The small towns of Texas should not be ignored. The small towns are where some of the most interesting Texas history took place see…
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10 Unique Texas Festivals You Should Visit These 10 unique Texas festivals do things a bit differently. Whether they’re showing off vibrantly decorated vehicles or boasting of an elaborate costume contest, these events are unlike any other. Big Country Balloon Fest World Championship BBQ Goat Cook-Off Bertram’s Oatmeal Festival Arlington Festival of Quilts Billy the Kid Festival Texas Firearms Festival Houston Art Car…
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The Obsessively Detailed Map of American Literature’s Most Epic Road Trips (Atlas Obscura) The above map is the result of a painstaking and admittedly quixotic effort to catalog the country as it has been described in the American road-tripping literature. It includes every place-name reference in 12 books about cross-country travel, from Mark Twain’s Roughing It(1872) to Cheryl Strayed’s Wild (2012),…
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A 100-Year-Old Church in Spain Transformed into a Skate Park Covered in Murals by Okuda San Miguel Okuda San Miguel was commissioned to cover the walls and vaulted ceilings with his unique brand of colorful geometric figures. Nearly every flat interior surface is covered with a rainbow of color, illuminated from every side by tall windows, making this a truly…
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Vanessa Ruiz: The spellbinding art of human anatomy Vanessa Ruiz takes us on an illustrated journey of human anatomical art over the centuries, sharing captivating images that bring this visual science — and the contemporary artists inspired by it — to life. “Anatomical art has the power to reach far beyond the pages of a medical textbook,” she says, “connecting…
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The Fantastic Alien Worlds of Concept Artist Christian Lorenz Scheurer Ever wondered who dreams up the otherworldly architecture and cities you see in movies like Thor 2 and Man of Steel? http://www.christianlorenzscheurer.com/
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Great American Motorcycle Roads “On a cycle the frame is gone,” Robert M. Pirsig, author of Zen and the Art of Motorcycle Maintenance says in his book. “You’re in the scene, not just watching it anymore.” http://www.motorcycleroads.com/ Rank Name of Motorcycle Road State(s) Rating 1. The Three Sisters (AKA The Twisted Sisters)- Ranch Roads 335, 336,337a Texas 4.53 2. Deal’s Gap (AKA “The…
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Banksy Banksy is an England-based graffiti artist, political activist and film director of unverified identity. His satirical street art and subversive epigrams combine dark humour with graffiti executed in a distinctive stenciling technique. banksy.co.uk/ Born: 1974, Bristol, United Kingdom Education: Bristol Cathedral Choir School Movies: Exit Through the Gift Shop, The Antics Roadshow Periods: Graffiti, Street art Awards: Independent Spirit…
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