 The Long Center is proud to present the wonderful and hilarious Kathy Griffin, November 22 in Dell Hall. That’s right Austin, she’s back! If multiple HBO and Bravo specials weren’t enough – catch double Emmy award winning Kathy Griffin live in her true element. She has more stories, more dish, more of what she shouldn’t say but you know you want to hear. Come with an open mind and laugh until you cry! Double Emmy winning and Grammy nominated Chicago native Kathy Griffin, a multi-faceted performer with a rapid fire wit, is probably best known for her four-year stint on the NBC sitcom “Suddenly Susan” as Vickie Groener, Brooke Shields’ acerbic colleague. After moving west and joining the famed Los Angeles Groundlings comedy improvisational troupe, Kathy began building her resume with guest starring roles on such series as “ER” and “Seinfeld” – where she created recurring character Sally Weaver. After her various TV guest spots, Kathy began gaining notice as a stand-up comedienne and landed her own “HBO Half Hour Comedy Special.” In 1998, HBO gave Kathy her own One-Hour Special, “A Hot Cup of Talk.” Tickets available online. Cost Tickets start at $49 Location Long Center for the Performing Arts 701 W. Riverside Drive Austin, TX View map Additional Information
Phone: 512-457-5664 Website: http://thelongcenter.org/event/kathy-griffin/ Source: Original Post
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AUSTIN (KXAN) - A new festival kicks off Tuesday in Austin called Truck by Truckwest. It’s a chance to sample 65 food trailers around the city for $20. Brian Erickson, a business consultant, dreamed up the idea after not only being a fan of the food trailers but realizing some trailers need to receive more public support in order to stay in business. Last May he started contacting owners of food trucks asking if they wanted to take part in the festival and 65 jumped on board. Like John Galindo who opened up Mellizoz (formerly Izzoz) along South First Street back in 2008. 
Mellizoz Tacos on South First Street is taking part in the first ever Truck by Truckwest (Kate Weidaw, KXAN)
"We were right at the cusp of the whole food trailer explosion," said Galindo. The trailer has a big following and it could get even bigger now that it's taking part in the first ever Truck by Truckwest. "You take six days to cruise around the streets of Austin and show them your badge and then they give you whatever their specials are," said Brian Erickson, Producer of Truck by Truckwest. That badge is $20 online and $30 at the Long Center where the event kicks off Tuesday evening. John is making a full meal of corn chowder, tacos, and Mexican hot chocolate. "So if you want to do the math and you are going to get a meal at each trailer - you are eating for less than three dollars a day and its breakfast, lunch, and dinner," said Galindo. Next door, Gourdoughs will be giving out their new smashing pumpkin donut. "Its pumpkin mouse with gingersnaps and then caramel with a little bit of sea salt," said Ryan Palmer, Co-owner Gourdoughs. They hope that sweet concoction for the festival will get some new customers. "It just kind of broadens everyone's horizons on what kind of trucks are out there right now," said Palmer. The festival is also part competition. Those eating the samples are asked to go online and vote for their favorite truck – the winner receives $10,000. Trailer owners also receive a portion of the sales from tickets to cover their costs. Truck by Truckwest runs October 29-November 3. Source: Original Post |
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