Whether rushing to grab coffee before work, sipping a tea while reading a good book, catching up with a friend over a cup of joe or cramming late at night for an exam, coffee shops are there for us no…
Author Archives: Raven Birk
Galentine’s Day 2023
We love to celebrate friends, friendship and the ladies! Galentine’s Day (February 13) lands on a Monday this year, so if you like celebrating on the day of, we’ve found ideas for every kind of gal pal. Celebrate love in…
Valentine’s Day To Remember
Updated January 2023 Valentine’s Day is around the corner! If you want to wow your partner but haven’t decided on a gift or planned a fun date yet, don’t worry. We have some ideas for gifts and dates based on…
Dry January Downtown
January is a time for new beginnings, reflecting and a great month to work toward some new goals. A popular way many enjoy practicing self-care at the beginning of the year is Dry January. It can be challenging to find…
IDA 2022 Conference
Hi, I am Raven, and I wrote this blog. I write most of our blog posts actually, but this one is from my own perspective, so I thought I should introduce myself. I am in the second picture on the…
New Year’s Eve Celebrations
The new year is a great chance to set new goals or start a new routine. Personally, at the Downtown Austin Alliance, we will be finishing up a new strategic plan- hello, big goals! But for now, counting down to…
ARCH: New Management Update
The Downtown Alliance Safety & Hospitality Committee held its December meeting at the Austin Resource Center for the Homeless (ARCH) to tour the facility and learn about recent improvements that have led to positive changes inside and outside the facility. …
Holiday Celebrations in Downtown Austin
It’s the holiday season and there are so many fun ways to experience a winter wonder land, even in Texas, throughout December. Check out the y’alliday fun happening in downtown Austin throughout December 2022. Our Events Downtown Holiday Stroll and…
Spooky Season Fun: Halloween Plans
Hello Ghouls and Ghosts, spooky season only comes around once a year, and we want to ensure you can make the most of it. We have collected and highlighted several haunted happenings to celebrate Halloween in downtown Austin. Recurring Spooky…
Fun Places to Work Downtown
Tired of working within the same four walls every single weekday? You need a change of scenery. Whether you work from home or in the office, there are many great options to take your computer somewhere new and gain some…