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2011 Gift Guide

Who needs Santa when you've got our recommendations?

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Julie Rene Tran
2011 Best Gift Cards

Great gift cards for the Christmas season include ones from P. Terry's, Violet Crown Cinema, and a UT RecSports pass.

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Audrey White,
Julie Rene Tran,
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Ryan Gosling is more than just a pretty face

The debonaire actor struck some kind of chord this year that changed what it means to be the new It Man.

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Julie Rene Tran
Five indulgent winter snacks

Enjoy five of the Daily Texan’s favorite warm winter treats.

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Julie Rene Tran
Harpists play contemporary hits

Between the mysticism of the harps and the passion of two close friends, Seven Pedals is palpable.

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Julie Rene Tran
The Asteroid Shop takes to the road

The band is traveling east of the Gulf Coast next week to finish out the second half of their tour.

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Julie Rene Tran
Tips to conduct a successful job search and land a dream job

While it’s nice to get paid for doing what you love, simply getting to do what you are most passionate about may have to suffice for the time being.

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Julie Rene Tran
Fun Fun Fun: Day 2

Saturday’s lineup was a definite win on all four stages.

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Julie Rene Tran
White Denim talks local music scene, new album

White Denim is headlining at Stubb’s with Manchester Orchestra and The Deer Hunter on Saturday before driving across America for their album tour. The Daily Texan spoke with drummer Josh Block.

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Julie Rene Tran
UT alumnus brews locally-sourced sake

Texas Sake Company is both the first brewery in Texas and the first independently owned one in the U.S.

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Weekend Recs: Blanton, Ghostland, GWAR and Holiday Trees (Blogs)

Life & Arts writer Julie Rene Tran's complies weekend happenings around Austin.

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Weekend recs: Thrive Austin, Magic Flute, Art Cow (Blogs)

The 40 painted cows that have been grazing around the city will be moo-ving to new homes.

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Julie Rene Tran
Fun Fun Fun Fest 2011: T Bird and the Breaks Q&A (Blogs)

The sound and groove of local indie band T Bird and the Breaks is something like the brilliant brain child of James Brown, Bootsy Collins and Little Richard.

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Julie Rene Tran
Fun Fun Fun Fest 2011: Black Lips Q&A (Blogs)

Matured from their younger days of vomit, blood, urine and nudity-ridden stage performances, The Black Lips have especially proven since the release of their acclaimed sixth album.

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Julie Rene Tran
Weekend Recs: Titus Andronicus, White Denim, Gypsy Picnic Trailer Food Festival (Blogs)

Here are our picks for the best Austin events this weekend.

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Julie Rene Tran
Basement Tapes: Cowboy & Indian (Blogs)

The sound and energy of indie folk band Cowboy & Indian is as warm as a swallow of old whiskey and as fulfilling as a night’s sleep.

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Julie Rene Tran
Basement Tapes: BK & Mr. E (Blogs)

Suited in matching marching band uniforms, electronic rock duo BK & Mr. E’s sound and energy is as loud, funky and classic as their attire.

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Julie Rene Tran
Basement Tapes: Local indie band Pompeii talks new album, recording process (Blogs)

It wouldn’t be a surprise if the atmospheric melodies of local indie band Pompeii played as the soundtrack to an indie romcom.

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Julie Rene Tran
Weekend Recs: Paula Poundstone, Do-It-Yourself, Hot Sauce Festival (Blogs)

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Julie Rene Tran
Indie local band Boy+Kite shares music experiences, advice (Blogs)

Released less than two weeks ago, local indie alternative rock-pop band Boy+Kite’s debut album Go Fly is already riding high on reviewers’ top listens.

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Julie Rene Tran

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