Hold on! Wait just a minute! There’s more to that phrase than what may readily come to mind. PAPI, the acronym for Performing Arts Programs Inc., under the direction of Mr. Chip Becker, President and Publisher publishes programs for such Austin arts organizations as: Ballet Austin, The Long Center, Austin Symphony Orchestra, Zachary Scott, Austin Lyric Opera, Paramount & State Theaters and Texas Performing Arts Center.
What do a Monday evening, a sophisticated Steak House, Wine Cellar housing over 500 selections of the finest wines from around the world and 30 of Austin’s most exciting people have in common? They are all elements of a relaxing Wine Tasting I had the esteemed pleasure to attend on Monday, August 2nd at III Forks in downtown Austin.
By Sharon L. Lechter and Greg S. Reid
with The Napoleon Hill Foundation
I’ve just completed reading, Three Feet from Gold which pays tribute to Napoleon Hill and his book, Think and Grow Rich written during the great depression, but still inspiring many successful people. Three Feet from Gold is a compilation of inspirational quotes and stories [...]
Review by William T. Jackson
On Sunday, November 8, 2009 we the had pleasure to experience Sagra della Fennel hosted by popular Chef, Gabriel Pellegrini and his staff at his popular restaurant, Sagra Trattoria And Bar located in the heart of downtown Austin. Most special about this event, guests were invited to experience Sagra della Fennel, compliments [...]
If you were hidden under a rock and missed this event, then absolutely you missed the event of all events as of late, in Austin! For the 20th consecutive year, the Annual La Dolce Vita made its impressive appearance, Thursday, October 15th on the grounds of the Austin Museum of Art at Laguna Gloria. Co-Chairs [...]
Review by William Jackson
On a recent casual Sunday, I joined friends at a brand spankin’ new eatery in Round Rock, Texas for Pizza. No, this is not just any pizza but the coal-fired pizza of Pizzeria Corvina, a Pizzeria, Wine Bar & Marketplace recently settled in a suburb of Austin. I was eager with anticipation as [...]
Review by William Jackson
I was invited by a dear friend (who I graciously thank) to attend Wines to Knock Your ‘SOX’ Off, the Fifth Annual Wine and Food Pairing sponsored by the National Investor Relations Institute, Austin-San Antonio Chapter. The exciting social networking event occurred on Thursday, May 14th at Mirabelle Restaurant. Mirabelle’s is one [...]
Editorial by William Jackson
On Tuesday, April 21st, The Belmont opened its arms and welcomed the dynamic Pamela Hart, Austin’s First Lady of Jazz, who accompanied by The Kris Kimura Quintet, was a vocal tour de force performing classics originally done by such greats as Sarah Vaughan and Nancy Wilson. Pamela sang every song as if they [...]
Review by Gloria Thornton of Ohana Promotions & William Jackson
On Tuesday, April 14th I had the pleasure of attending a star-studded musical event at the unique dining and entertainment experience in Bel Air, California, Vibrato Grill Jazz…etc. No previous experience about which I could have been told, or about which I could have read, would [...]
Review by William Jackson & Sandra Rascon
IF you haven’t experienced a Happy Hour at TRIO at Four Seasons, you haven’t truly experienced Happy Hour in downtown Austin.
Austin’s newest place to be “scene” is nestled in the welcoming arms of the Four Seasons, located on the green banks of Lady Bird Lake, smack dab in the [...]