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As November progresses, signs of the holidays are further within view. But the holidays aren’t the only thing on tap at this time of year. There’s still a cornucopia of festivals, concerts, and creative happenings all around us as the temperatures begin to dip. Find out the best things to do this month with our guide to what’s happening everywhere our AMLI apartment communities are. Atlanta Nov. 5: Atlanta Hot and Spicy Festival Head out to Brookhaven Park to dine on some seriously spicy fare and wash it down with a wide selection of Samuel Adams beer. A tasting competition between […]

Dallas doesn’t have the same reputation for live music as Austin, but finding a great show around town is not hard. The DFW area has dozens of live music venues, ranging in capacity size from 50 to more than 20,000. If you prefer smaller crowds when catching a live show, make sure these cozy Dallas concert venues are on your radar. Good Records This Lower Greenville music hub is primarily a record shop, but hosts free live shows from time to time. With a maximum capacity of 75, Good Records’ shows are as intimate as they come. The Prophet Bar […]

The cabinets under a kitchen sink are the least organized space in many apartments. Are the cabinets under your kitchen sink the last place you’d want people to look in your apartment? Is this space a disorganized jumble of cleaning supplies, garbage bags, brushes, and various assorted things you cannot readily name? If you’d like to transform the area under your kitchen sink into a neat and tidy supply storage space, here’s some helpful steps to get this often neglected space in tip-top shape. 1. Clear it out Before you even decide how you’ll organize the shelves under your kitchen sink, remove everything stored […]

Over the past few years, Denver has crept up the ranks of America’s best food cities. Top chefs from around the world have noticed the city’s epicurean tastes, opening several world-class restaurants. Today, we’ll explore some of the most anxiously anticipated restaurants set to open in the next month or two. If you like to be one of the first people to try a new restaurant, keep your eyes open for grand openings at the following places. Birdcall Birdcall is French Culinary Institute-trained chef and restaurateur Jean-Phillipe Failyau’s latest venture. Like his popular restaurants Park Burger and Homegrown Tap & Dough, […]

The official visitor center of NASA’s Lyndon B. Johnson Space Center is one of Houston’s top attractions. With so much to see and do, the sprawling center can be difficult for first-timers to navigate. One highlight is exploring the mission control center, where the well-known words “Houston, we’ve had a problem here” were received prior to the dramatic Apollo 13 rescue mission. To get the most from your visit to this manned spaceflight mecca, read about Space Center Houston’s other impressive sites. Independence Plaza Earlier this year, Space […]

Today’s standard refrigerator is much larger than the models of old, but they’re still far too easy to fill to capacity. If you prepare most of your meals or like to store a week’s worth of smoothies and yogurt in your fridge, you could probably benefit from more space. Today, we look at how you can create that space without changing your refrigerator’s dimensions. Put these organizing tips to the test to get more from your kitchen’s cold storage. Have a vision Before you start buying organizers and freeing space up in your fridge, consider the big picture. What is […]

In Kyoto, Osaka, and Tokyo, ramen is an art form. As America’s fascination with Japanese culture and food matures, we’re seeing ramen viewed in a similar light in most major cities. If you’re looking to sample the bowls of ramen in Austin most worthy of masterpiece status, here’s a checklist of restaurants to check out. Daruma Ramen Communal sitting gives Daruma Ramen on Sixth Street an authentic Japanese feel. The soup served at Daruna, made from a chicken-based broth, contributes further to this Austin ramen shop’s authenticity. Lighter and less intensely flavored than some ramen, Daruma is a great place to take someone trying ramen […]

Few activities herald the arrival of fall quite like apple picking. Leaves on the trees are changing, and apples are ready to be plucked. And we know this is only the beginning. October is the month to go apple picking in most parts of the country. But we’ll get to enjoy crisp, flavorful apples, delightful apple pie and pastries, and warming apple cider for months to come. If you’re planning a day trip to an apple orchard, here are several within driving distance of your Chicago apartment where you’ll find farmer’s market quality produce and baked treats. All Seasons Orchard Located […]

You care about the environment, and want your life to reflect this. Literature offering tips on repurposing and reusing is proliferating, and recycling is more comprehensive and convenient than it was ten years ago. But opportunities to waste seem to also be rising in spades. If your sustainability goal is to ultimately live a zero-waste life in your apartment, here are some practices to adopt. Declutter If you’re looking to kickstart your journey to waste-free living, there’s nothing like a large-scale decluttering of your apartment. Sort through your clothes and trinkets, setting aside things you rarely wear or use. Donate whatever […]

Pumpkin patches are open for business. Your favorite coffee shop has started serving pumpkin spice lattes. And the first leaves half fallen from trees in much of the country. Does your wardrobe reflect the changing seasons? If you haven’t already packed up your tank tops and flip-flops for the next several months, don’t worry. Here’s a helpful guide to assembling your wardrobe for fall. Bring out the dark Just because fall has arrived doesn’t mean you need to bin all bright-colored articles of clothing you have. But it’s probably a good sign if tans, browns, blacks, and darker shades of […]