The color of the week is blue!  Get 15% off of all dresses in shades of royal, navy, sky and sea! Expires 2/27/10.

Have you seen Neiliyo perform yet? Has he made you exercise mid-show with the Neiliyo work-out plan? This pastel-colored Polo shirt wearing, sweaty, electronic-funk musician who always sports hot Top Siders with his Wayfarers will be bring style back to elementary school at his EP release party, Game Night, at Club de Ville. Hopscotch plus booze makes it more of a game of chance. Add musical chairs backed by a synthesizer and you won’t want to sit down. What do these games have in common? Neiliyo has produced and recorded an EP released by Artifact Workshop Records of songs based on “lock-in” style games called Game Night– only these games will make you want to dance as your blown away by this one-man funkateer.

The actual games will be played in between musical sets for free stuff and everyone who attends gets a special slap bracelet exclusively from the release show with a link to download the EP for FREE.

Fizzy Dino Pop will be opening the night, and Neiliyo will close it out, performing the entire EP back-to-back. Team Fabrication DJs will be on the decks all evening playing the hits.

Practice your Spin the Bottle techniques and come to Club de Ville on Saturday, February 27th with Doors @ 9. Cover: $8, for Neiliyo’s Game Night release party.

Check the invite for more information.

Austin has been taken by storm by the ‘trailer’ food craze. All across town from SoCo to the Eastside, vintage trailers and mobile locations are homes to some of the tastiest and most creative food in the city. Now not only can you find a good meal on the side of the road, you can also expand your artistic abilities, buy unique crafts, and take classes from the convenience of a traveling trailer of local artists. These local artists utilize local businesses to house their classes and creations.  The WonderCraft is such that. The WonderCraft is a mobile, traveling, classic airstream studio housing a collection of artists who seek to promote artistic endeavors by way of art classes, creative parties and events, and one-of-a-kind artistic products.

Sometimes days can feel so busy that we no longer have time for the simple, fun activities that give us a rest while allowing us to feel inspired through creation. Having a project such as The WonderCraft allows for even the busiest person to take a break, relax, and spend part of the day crafting. The WonderCraft will be having their grand opening at The Art Pad, where the first 25 guest for the event will receive gift bags full of handmade items from vendors including annemarie, Austin Art Metals, Baby Bolt, Craft Chi, DeLisa Designs, Frou Frou Skincare, Gypsy Harte, Merritt Gade, Nepenthe’s Bathtime, Pigsey Art, pommes frites, SoCo Divka Designs, Squid Ink Kollective, and Sweet Wolf. The Art Pad is a walk-in mosaic studio offering art supplies, gifts, parties, and classes, located on Burnet Road.

Get your craft on at the party by learning screen-printing and embroidery on neckties, bring one or wear one, and get to crafting all evening. There will be a  photo booth by Lucinda Lewis to document your work.

The new location of The WonderCraft at The Art Pad gives them the ability to have more open hours on the weekend when they aren’t traveling about crafting and it enables creativity to happen in a central location with the aid of the services of The Art Pad which is also home to bead boutique, Lapis Lane. Help them celebrate and come craft, party, and shop at this new col Thursday, February 25 6-9pm.

The WonderCraft is located at The Art Pad at 4520 Burnet Road. Check out the event page to RVSP for this fun event.

Austin lifestyle blogs, Republic of Austin and Two Groove, have come together to create a local music awards event that actually reflects the taste of the city. Readers nominated and voted for each category an now its time to reveal who will be chosen for Austin’s Best Male and Female Musician, Band, Best Album, Best Single, DJ, and Best Event of the Year. The Roaries are the award show for Austin…by Austin. Check out the full list of nominees. Chances are you’ve already seen them perform. The varying scenes of musical culture in the city are represented by this list, including everything from local electronic-funk master Neiliyo to the alternative rock of Alpha Rev and the Americana-folk sounds of vocalist Amy Cook. This “other awards show” doesn’t take itself too seriously and will be throwing a pretty great party with video performances from each nominee and DJ sets from Prepmode and Sharkweek. It all happens at The Parish on Thursday, February 25th, 2010 with free drinks courtesy of Treaty Oak from 5pm until they run out.

As a bonus, anyone who attends The Roaries Awards Show gets free entry into DJ Thibault’s Clash/Daft Punk mashup show.

$5 at the door.

South by Southwest can be overwhelming with incredible things to see every night for a two week period denoted by film and music. The music aspect of the festival receives a lot of attention through e-mail invites to shows, blogs promoting various parties, and national acts performing in every basement, club, and store around Austin. However, just as important, exciting, and entertaining is the film facet of the festival. In the past such films as I Love You Man, Moon, Adventureland, Hurt Locker, 21, American Teen, Choke, and Shine a Light have all made their debut right here in Austin. The South by Southwest Film Conference allows the average film lover sharing margaritas with industry insiders and gives viewers the unique opportunity to view first-run films for a low price.

Few realize that you can see as many movies as you wish with the SXSW Film Pass, which is available to locals for just $70. The film pass gives unlimited access to movies and is available for purchase at ALL Original Alamo Drafthouse locations in Austin and Waterloo Records.

Even if you miss a screening, not to worry because many films at SXSW have multiple screenings and run through March 20th.  Check out SWSW website for the official line up, movie times, and locations.

Films this year range from big name, high profile productions to documentaries and mainstream comedies met with arthouse flare. Excitement is buzzing about Saturday Night Live produced MacGruber with Will Forte, starring Jason Bateman and Val Kilmer in a ’80s television spoof which will get a sneak preview before its April 23 release date.

Other notable films include the Bill Murray with Robert Duvall dramatic comedy, Get Low, about a hermit who plans his own funeral. Hopefully this means there could be some Bill Murray sightings around town — he did after all attend a party in a cave for Fantastic Fest ‘08. Also, Kristen Stewart and Dakota Fanning star in the coming-of-age 1970s band bio-pic,  The Runaways. The festival has a laundry list of promising documentaries including the world premier of The People Vs. George Lucas, The White Stripes Under Great White Northern Lights, and American: The Bill Hicks Story.

Check the SWSW website for full details and show times. Spend a week at the movies for a low price and be the first to see the newest films.

NEW SPRING at Soigne’! Be one of the first to get all the new spring merchandise 20% off which includes all clothes, shoes and purses. You must mention Launch787 to receive the discount!

Offer valid from February 22, 2010 – February 28, 2010

This is the time for pink and green.  20 % off all Liliy Pulitzer stationery products.  It all started with a juice stand, which prompted the inimitable Lilly Pulitzer to come up with a dress that would camouflage her fruit stains. The resulting sleeveless shift, with its colorful patterns was not only perfect, it was instantly the most charming item in her wardrobe. Everybody loved Lilly’s dresses. So much so, she stopped selling juice and started selling her dresses. Now, 50 years later, Lilly Pulitzer celebrates her Jubilee Year. And we applaud the adventurous sorts who assume the Palm Beach pedigree, no matter where they live. And, now there is stationery to go with a colorful life. Go throw a color soaked party on your behalf!

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Find everything you need for your perfect wedding day — whether the date is already set or if you’re planning ahead. Have an evening with your girlfriends browsing the best hair, makeup, cakes, photography, dresses, and music while receiving wedding planning tips from Austin’s wedding experts by going to Haute Weddings on 2nd Street on Thursday, February 25th from 6 to 9PM.

Three shops in the 2nd Street District will host plentiful, unique choices from various well-known wedding vendors. Eliza Page will have champagne and appetizers from Cru Wine Bar, Super 8 Videography to help you document your special day from Trigger Studios, complimentary hair and makeup from Milk + Honey to ensure a perfect look, tasty, elegant cakes from Stardust Pastry, and home decor from Finch.

Visit Studio 563 (with a live photobooth for the evening!) for food from Italian favorite Mandola’s paired with Tito’s Vodka cocktails mixed by mobile bartenders Lucky 13. Listen to live music from Mark Cruz while writing down wedding planning ideas from BZ Events after you enjoy a cupcake from Delish. Follow that by a Milk + Honey Spa chair massage, view floral designs from Petal Pushers, and pick out a potential design scheme from Details Austin. Classic cars will sit outside from Vintage Rides for you to picture the ideal getaway vehicle to write ‘Just Married’ across.

Stop by each shop in any order, and be sure not to miss Estilo, which will have cocktails, music by DJ Chicken George, and a wedding runaway show with fashions from Alexia Gavela, Estilo, and Linda Asaf Designs. See potential honeymoon (or any special time) lingerie from Underwear, and the entire event will have mood lighting by Ilios, tables and decor from Mancino, linens by Platinum Linen, and chocolate favors by Deysia Chocolatier.

The event is free, but you MUST RSVP here

Art Night Austin 2010 is a one night only event where Austin’s best art spaces will come together with the finest in culinary tastes. View never before seen works while tasting complimentary chef-prepared hors d’oeuvres paired with select wines. Several galleries are participating in this event, and attendees can begin their evening at any of the following spaces: Austin Museum of Art, Haven Gallery, IF+D, dberman gallery, Women & Their Work, Wally Workman Gallery, L. Nowlin Gallery, Russell Collection Fine Art Gallery, and hop on and off continuous chauffeured transportation for the evening.

On February 27th, picture yourself viewing unique fine art while dining on amazing food from this list of fine Austin restaurants: Cafe Josie, Botticelli’s South Congress, Tacodeli, La Condesa, Frank, Kenichi, NoRTH, Kerbey Lane Cafe, Sushi Zushi, The Belmont, and NXNW. Paired with wines from nationally known wineries such as  Francis Coppola Wine Estates, Liberty School Winery, Jacobs Creek, Treana, Veramonte Winery, Camelot Winery,  Folie A Deux, Columbia Crest, Bottega Vinaia Estate, Jean Luc Colombo, and Axial Vinos Imports.

So far, going to Art Night Austin 2010 means no driving, drinking, and viewing spectacular art, but added to the evening to be sure to help you groove, will be live DJ sets from DJ Mel, DJ Chicken George,  Sam&tha, DJ Thibault, Matteo, DJ Twist and Shout, DJ Johnny Bravvo, and a performance from local rock band, The Seas.

Limited tickets are available for $75, and this price includes 2010 Art Pass including admission to Art City Austin on April 24-25 and discounts during Art Week Austin: April 21-25. Tickets are available online to purchase now, so that all you’ll have to worry about on the 27th is drinking, dining, and viewing incredible art.

After you’ve spend the evening visiting the galleries, there will be an after party gathering from 9:30pm to 1:00am. The event will take place in the beautiful Starr Building at 6th and Colorado where Mid-century modern architecture meets contemporary culture. More food, drinks, and DJ sets will happen against a scene of interiors by Florence Knoll and a renowned mural by Texas modernist Seymour Fogel. Tickets for the after party are $25, and there will be a raffle for a chance to win one of 5 art-centric packages valued up to $1235 (view what is in these packages).

Visit the Art Alliance of Austin website for additional parking and sponsor information, and set aside Saturday, February 27th from 6:30 to 10PM as an evening for expanding your knowledge of art while indulging on fabulous food and wine.

Celebrate the 2nd Anniversary of Beyond Tradition on Thursday, February 18th from 6 to 9PM. Beyond Tradition brings one of a kind jewelry from all over the world to the center of Austin in the 2nd Street District. For the past two years, the shop has been the perfect location for finding a wide range of unique accessories to complement any outfit, for any occasion, and at various price points. Beyond Tradition can find the person that “has everything” a great gift, can help you find a great necklace for a night out, and specializes in ‘wearable art’ for people of varying tastes.

The party will also be the launch of designer Tracy Tenpenny’s 2010 Spring line, and a trunk show of fabulous “funky traditional” cakes from Cherbijoux Desserts by Blue Note Bakery. Special surprises will happen throughout the evening, and Beyond Tradition wishes to invite you and friends to come celebrate their continued success of providing Austin with artistic, beautiful pieces.

Stop by 221 W. 2nd Street on Thursday, February 18th for this jewelry and dessert anniversary event.