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Few things are as emblematic of summer as ice cream, and weird and wacky Austinites get at least as crazy about the dairy-based dessert as do people from any other part of the country. The shared love of a dessert hundreds of thousands of Austin residents enjoy makes for an excellent experience at the Austin Ice Cream Festival, a celebration that will next take place on Saturday, August 9 at Fiesta Gardens from 10 AM to 7 PM. Here are some hallmarks of this ice cream appreciation event, which happens to take place just across the river from AMLI South Shore.

Summer is festival season in Seattle. And although the season is well under way, you still have plenty of time and (fingers crossed!) nice weather to enjoy before the persistent drizzle that prevails over the city for much of the year returns. If you want to get out of your Seattle apartment to enjoy the summer sun, live outdoor music, and some of the many things for which the Emerald City is known and celebrated, consider one or more of these upcoming Seattle festivals.

Located less than 20 miles from Denver, the 1stBank Center in Broomfield, Colo. is an impressive indoor venue. It also manages to score some spectacular shows. If you’re a fan of music or dance who lives in the Denver-Boulder-Broomfield region, one or more of the following events scheduled to take place later this summer and fall just might be the perfect evening out.

Dallas has plenty of attractions targeting niche audiences, offering exceptional experiences at a great value. There are also several attractions with broad appeal, paving the way for experiences that can be enjoyed by everyone in the family irrespective of age and interest. Here are four things every Dallas apartment resident should do at some point.

Calling all Southern California pet lovers! The region’s largest pet-adoption focused festival, the Southern California Doggie Street Festival, is just six days away. If you have a compassionate heart and are looking for a new dog or cat to take home to your pet friendly apartment or you are a strong supporter of the pet adoption cause who doesn’t have plans for Sunday, July 20, mark your calendar. The third annual Los Angeles edition of the Southern California Doggie Street Festival, a place to celebrate your pet and your love for animals, is an event you and your four-legged friend […]

On July 12, the stars of the Atlanta food truck scene will take to the streets to showcase their culinary talents. If you live in an Atlanta area apartment and don’t  already have plans for Saturday, there is no good reason for you not to show up at Piedmont Park to partake in the 3rd Annual Atlanta Street Food Festival. There are, however, four excellent reasons why you should attend.

Houston apartment residents, take note! The illuminated downtown skyline and urban sprawl that help define our metropolis make it difficult to see stars most nights. But the stars are shining down on you somewhere in this great city, you just have to find them. A highly acclaimed cosmic production playing at the Houston Museum of Natural Science’s Burke Baker Planetarium can help you do just that. Secret Lives of Stars, a fulldome show, has played almost daily at the planetarium for the past several months. It has been so popular with visitors, the museum has decided to have four encore […]

Austin, the self-proclaimed weirdest city on earth, has no qualms about its eccentricities. On the contrary, it celebrates them on a regular basis.One of these celebrations, now in its eleventh year, is The Keep Austin Weird Festival and 5k run. This year’s festival, likely to be the biggest and kookiest yet, is slated to be held on June 28 from 2 to 10 PM at The Long Center, just across the river from AMLI on 2ND and AMLI Downtown. If you aren’t  already in the know about this outlandish affair and would like a brief rundown, then you came to the right place.

Conveniently located near Fort Lauderdale, Fla. and not far from the cultural attractions for which Miami is renowned, the City of Miramar, Fla. is a safe and relatively quiet place to live. While the weather is enjoyable most of the year, late summer days can be downright sweltering. If you want to beat the heat but you don’t feel like jetting off to one of the air-conditioned entertainment and retail meccas in Miami or nearby Fort Lauderdale, here are three ideas sure to cool you down and make for a good time.

In terms of predictably beautiful days and evenings, few cities can beat Denver in the summertime. Local organizations and event planners have caught wind of this, making Denver’s summers jam-packed with cultural festivals, open-air concerts, and other exciting events. If your summer calendar still has any gaps in it, consider the following activities and events…