http://www.spring.com (shameless) http://www.austin360.com (the SnakeSkin) http://www.auschron.com (the Chronicle) http://www.quadralay.com (the gandaddy) http://moose.sofgry.com (tech events) http://www.auschron.com/current/music.clubs/ (the clubscene) http://206.184.128.9/gbc_weather/display.html (seven day forecast) http://www.capitol-city.com/ (music, arts and entertainment - a comer) http://www.robotgroup.org/projects/blimphst.html (robot group blimps) http://keye.onr.com:4080/world/html/login.html (KEYE TV's ichat forum) http://www.main.org/alpha.htm (Sue Beckwiths effort to bring the net to the masses) http://www.citysearch.com/Austin/ (slick, glossy, new kid on the block) This is a start . . .

MAIN's site if very cool, because it's the default in Netscape at the free Internet stations they've put in all the public libraries. Anyone else have any cool Austin sites?

http://www.austin-online.com/ http://www.viewtopia.com

http://www.austin-online.com/ http://www.viewtopia.com

http://www.austin-online.com/ http://www.viewtopia.com

http://www.austinlinks.com arts etc...

Free Food � Free Drinks � Live Music http://www.capitol-city.com Capitol City Magazine's 1st Networking Party ( get ta know ya! ) Tuesday, April 22nd � 5p.m. - 8p.m. Free Food � Free Drinks � Live Music @ My Friend�s Place (Gourmet Sandwich Shop) - - - - - - -- --- -- - - - - - - - - - 2700 W. Anderson Ln., Suite 211 Next Door to Flores Restaurant 512 � 419 - 1111 **Come visit with the Publishers, Editors, Artists, Designers, Writers & Photographers that are responsible for Austin�s premier A&E magazine. Please RSVP @ 219-1433 by April 21st. Thanks!

I'm rsvp'ing.

http://www.io.com/~larue (shameless)

Totally shameless, Doug. Look for changes on Dougs site, it's growing and changing every day.

The Austin WEBRing Homepage http://www.hsoft.net/users/capt.spastic/austin.htm

A good Austin website I keep going back to is http://www.austinlinks.com and http://www.austin360.com or http://www.auschron.com

Destination: Austin, Texas The Wildside Side of the Lonestar State By Courtney Williams 2004-07-13 09:14:30 Longing to experience the all night parties and 24-hour celebration of life at Carnival or Mardi Gras? The Austin nightlife scene will give you a quick fix until Fat Tuesday rolls around. This vibrant city radiates with energy, and the culture centers around the love of music, dancing, and a total loss of inhibitions by night. Just as the flocks of bats mysteriously swoop from under the Congress Avenue Bridge into the expansive night sky at dusk, the city also comes alive after the sun sets, as the night prowlers roam the streets of downtown and revel well into the early morning hours. 6th Street, the bustling downtown boulevard, which transforms into a pedestrian promenade by night, is called the new Bourbon Street by many due to the masses of people who revel in the streets and pour into the abundance of bars nightly. College kids, young professionals, bohemian wanderers, ghetto fabulous types, fashionistas, and club kids roam the downtown streets and fill its multitude of bars. Many bars stay open until 3 a.m. in Austin, so next time you visit the city, which by the way is one of the fastest growing cities in the nation, kick up your boots and get ready to party Texas-style. They say everything is bigger in Texas, which explains why the city�s state capitol is the largest in the U.S. and also why the city parties in such massive proportions. Austin, a laid-back city where anything goes, is easily the most liberal city in Texas. The quaint city is nestled in the Texas Hill Country among a mix of clear canyon lakes and sprawling oak trees. There is plenty to do in Austin by day, from taking a party boat out on Lake Austin or Lake Travis to soaking up the sun in the crisp Austin air in Barton Springs, a natural spring pool. The Driskill Hotel is an old Austin favorite. It opened in 1886. This charming hotel offers a laid back luxury, along with a popular lobby piano bar, which will serve as an excellent locale for afternoon toddies. The furnishings are beautiful 19th Century antiques and gorgeous reproductions, complete with state of the art technology. The place is washed with marble and crystal and has served as the meeting point for many famous occasions, including the meeting of Texas lawman in a plan to ambush Bonnie and Clyde. The Four Seasons Austin is another lovely place to call home while visiting Austin, and its extensive amenities and happening location are some of the best in the city. It�s magnificent views of Town Lake and proximity to downtown give this hotel an edge. Those who love the royal treatment should check in here and stay in one of the luxury suites, which have also been graced by Queen Elizabeth, Prince Charles, and King Philip of Spain. As the sun sets, things begin to heat up. Austin lives up to its claim as the live music capitol of the world, and one can easily find the entire gamut of music in one night in Austin including country, western, blues, jazz, rock, salsa, hip hop, and house. Spend a night meandering down bustling 4th, 5th, and 6th Streets and experience the dynamic sights and sounds. Tex Mex and margaritas are the local staples, and Austin offers a variety of festive restaurants. Matt�s El Rancho is one of the best in town and has been serving its famous margaritas since 1925. Start your afternoon here for a dose of tequila and excellent Tex Mex. The Hula Hut is an equally popular restaurant which serves a delicious fusion of Tex Mex and Hawaiian style cuisine. The restaurant is perched over Lake Austin, offering a lively ambiance, along with a fantastic happy hour. During early evening, the crowds hit downtown. If live music is on the agenda for the night, Stubb�s Barbeque is the top party spot. This barbeque joint doubles as a live music venue with a great outdoor patio and is a favorite among the college crowd. Stubbs started out as the heart of the Texas music scene in the 70s and still thrives today. Many famous names got their start here, �playing for their supper�, including: Muddy Waters, John Lee Hooker, George Thorogood, Linda Ronstadt, Willie Nelson, and Johnny Cash. For those with a more sophisticated idea of a night out, Austin�s vibrant downtown scene offers a mix of upscale bars and clubs. Many other live music venues cater to an older crowd. The Cedar Street Courtyard presents jazz music on the spacious outdoor patio with a popular cocktail hour, specializing in fine cigars and martinis. This is a favorite of visiting celebs, including Denzel Washington and Bob Dylan. The Elephant Room is another local dive for jazz music in a funky basement setting. Antone�s is the local blues bar and many have gotten their start jamming here, including Stevie Ray Vaughn. Yes, there are a few bars in Austin which do not offer live music nightly, but they are still alive with flocks of people and a laid-back ambiance. Red Fez is an excellent choice for a dash of exotic culture. This bar and club is one part Manhattan and two parts Middle Eastern, with belly dancers, Arabian music, and DJs spinning the latest in house and electronic music. The Brown Bar is a fabulous downtown martini bar, where the fashionistas flock to sample the lush drinks. The Godiva chocolate martini is the house specialty. Another martini bar has recently been turning heads downtown�the Apple Bar also offers an extensive selection of premium martinis, along with a DJ spinning ambient grooves in the hip and edgy space. The true party crowd will be found on one of the roof top terraces overlooking the madness and mayhem of 6th Street. Maggie Mae�s is a favorite with its enormous party deck, which makes guests feel like they are overlooking Bourbon Street during Mardi Gras. The Top of the Marc is also an excellent locale for partying on 6th Street. This rooftop club attracts the masses with its modern d�cor, extensive drink selections, and first class views. For a break from bustling 4th, 5th, and 6th Streets, check out Oslo. This intimate bar has been recently rated as one of the top bars for 2004. The long space is decorated in vibrant black and white and separated into three areas by swanky silver hanging beads. The venue offers a fun sophistication with a creative menu, low key lounge music, and a relaxing atmosphere. Ask one of the friendly bartenders to mix up an Inga, which will include Aquarit, banana liqueur, and 7-Up, or try any of the deliciously bold concoctions. Congress Avenue is Austin�s other boulevard of thriving nightlife and hip boutiques. Austin�s tri-level bar and nightclub, The Speakeasy, may sound like a western dive bar, but this club is actually quite modern with an impressive light and sound system and an Evergreen rooftop terrace. The Sunset Happy Hours are definitely worth checking out. One must walk down a dark alley in the warehouse district (an area increasing in prestige as one of the best nightlife epicenters of Austin) and step into this club. The swanky space is all dark wood and red velvet, with a hint of a 1920s theme. One of the biggest parties of the year is Austin City Limits Music Festival, which brings 150,000 fans to Zilker Park for three days of non-stop music, food, drinks, and fun. The Taste of Austin Food Court hosts some of the city�s best restaurants, serving excellent food and drinks throughout the event, and local artisans offer their wares at the Soco Art Market. However, the largest draw is the music with over 130 bands play on 8 stages. The lineup for September 2004 includes: Sheryl Crow, Jack Johnson, The Pixies, Ben Harper & the Innocent Criminals, Trey Anastasio, Wilco, Dashboard Confessional, The Roots, and Modest Mouse, among many others. It seems that Austin recently hit a gold mine. With the high tech boom, the city has quickly expanded and is outgrowing its college town image, but the city still holds on to its roots. Live music, a thriving art scene, an intriguing populace, and a love of the carnal night magic will keep Austin true to its soul and bring in a steady mix of travelers and transplants for years to come.

struggles to hold on to it's roots . . .