On the opening night of SXSW (Wednesday, March 14th), make sure to come check out The Free Yr Radio Showcase, an evening crafted by Yaris and Urban Outfitters at La Zona Rosa featuring some great special guests: DJ Dave P (FIXED, Making Time) and The Rapture (NYC)!

Check out freeyrradio.com for more info on the partnership.

See ya there!

Question
What’s up with bat watching in Austin?

Answer
Ummm, bats? Yes, bats! Bats at dusk. Bats under a bridge. From mid-March to November, the 1.5 million (!!) Mexican free-tail bats that live under the Congress Avenue bridge all fly out at dusk in search of something to eat and a place to go to the bathroom (that is your warning). It’s a pretty spectacular event, impressive by the sheer volume of bats taking flight all at once. To the north bank of the river, just east of the bridge, is an information kiosk that can answer all the rest of your questions or follow the link below.

Bat Conservation International Website

Best Place to Eat Hickory Sauce

Hut’s Hamburgers

Hut’s is our favorite Austin burger joint. It has delicious milkshakes, onion rings, and the world’s best burger combinations (all available with a beef, buffalo, or veggie patty). We recommend the Mel’s #2, with pickles and mustard, or the Chubby Chucks, featuring hickory sauce, shredded cheddar cheese, and pickles, which is somehow the best taste we’ve ever had in our mouth. Do not even consider ordering a salad.

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