Austin Yankee
Social marketer by day.
Wine and Food adventurer by night.
A native New Yorker and recent Austinite rediscovers the Big Apple.
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Photo reblogged from Friends and Enemies
Kristopher Kotcher killed it last night at Trover’s Live Graffiti Party at Easy Side Drive In.
Come out tonight to see who else is painting and get your own groove on.
Socially awkward. Stolen from trover Facebook. In front of the trover sandwich being eaten by a monster I painted for there sxsw event. (Taken with instagram)
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Friday 3/9, Saturday 3/10, Sunday 3/11, Monday 3/12
Nightly 6:00pm - 9:00pm
East Side Drive In: 1001 East 6th Street Austin, TX 78702
SlokeOne, Frenemylife, Micca Toone and Mez One will be creating an Aerosol masterpieces at the Trover urban art gallery.
- Free drinks
- Spray cans galore, come express yourself
- Food trucks for your dining pleasure
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Austin Yankee will be leading
Hourly tours of East Side Hidden Gems during SXSWi
Friday 3/9, Saturday 3/10, Sunday 3/11, Monday 3/12
12:15, 1:15, 2:15, 3:15, 4:15, 5:15Leaves from 500 East 4th Street
Join a 45-minute walking tour of East Austin’s secret gardens, food trailers and street art. Free booze and cheap eats!
Meet outside the Liberty Tavern at the big orange Trover balloon, south side of the Hilton, across from the Convention Center.Post A Discovery And Win A Local Gem
Each day of SXSWi, Trover is awarding dinner for four at East Side Show Room. Just use Trover to share a photo of something cool you’ve found in Austin. Use hashtag #TroverATX. The best discovery wins and will be announced at the Grafitti Gallery (7pm) and through the Trover app. -
Yesterday 20 photographers set out on a mission to uncover East Austin’s hidden gems as part of Trover’s Discover East Austin Mobile Photowalk.
Here is the link to all the #TroverATX discoveries.
The award winning photos were…
And the overall winner of the #SXSW Platinum Badge was Andrew Lucchesi. Check out his fantastic discoveries on Trover.
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Do to the weather forcast: The Discover East Austin Mobile Photowalk is now Sunday!
Here are some tips to get you ready for the big event. Get pumped, ‘cause this is going to be FUN.
Get the brand new version of the Trover app. You’ll need it to post your discoveries and be recognized for your work. Find it on the Apple and Android app stores.
Know what makes a great Trover discovery. Here are the 3 key components:
- The Discovery: Put on your explorer hat. What do you see that’s notable or interesting?
- The Photo: Post a clear image that catches the eye. Use editing apps if you’d like
- The Description: Why should others check out your find? Tell us why it’s cool.
- Want more tips? Check out our blog.
Include the hashtag #troverATX to share your discoveries with the group. Remember: a great discovery takes time to craft, so choose your uploads wisely!
Note the judges’ categories below to win great mobile photo accessories, like an Olloclip, a CanvasPop gift card and this crazy vintage camera iPhone case:
- Street Art: From stickers & paste to aerosol masterpieces, East Austin’s got art
- Foodie Find: Tacos, trailers & family-owned eateries. What looks delicious?
- Secret Garden: Catch East Austin’s fanciful xeriscaping, shrines & garden decor
- Keep it Weird: Show us how weird this town can be!
Don’t forget the Grand Prize — the best discovery of the day wins a SXSW Platinum Badge!
Get to know our rock star panel of Austin judges:
- Rama Tiru, owner, Tiru Gallery & Studio
- Allen Ramlow, co-organizer, Austin Photographers Adventures Group
- Jess Davis, blogger, Austin Mural Project
- Me ! Theda Sandiford, blogger, Austin Yankee
Follow the East Austin Explorers Twitter list to say hello to fellow explorers before the walk.
Any questions? Just ping me. See you Sunday
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Grab your smartphone and join fellow Austin explorers on a trek through one of the city’s most surprising neighborhoods at the Discover East Austin Mobile Photo Walk hosted by Trover and me the “Austin Yankee” Feb. 18!
Your mission: find and capture the most interesting things to see and do in this evolving stretch east of I-35.
Your reward: A great time with fellow Austin explorers, a delicious lunch, a chance to win prizes including a Platinum Badge to SXSW — and a rejuvenating dip in the weirdness of Austin culture.
Space is limited, so reserve your spot now!
Discover East Austin Mobile Photo Walk
Saturday, Feb. 18 9 a.m. to noon
Meet in the parking lot of Nuevo Leon, 1501 E. 6th St.
After the walk, return to Nuevo Leon for a social lunch
Learn more about Trover and download the app, available for iPhone and Android.
