Kelly Stocker
Thrillist
Austin, TX, United States
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Past articles by Kelly:
10 Austin Small Businesses Perfect for Tackling Your Holiday Shopping
Some of our favorite Austin spots for records, plants, and more. → Read More
These Austin Music Venues Are Reopened and Ready to Rock This Summer
As Austin's music venues reopen, here are the must-visit spots. → Read More
12 Austin events to help victims of Australia's devastating fires
As Australia’s fires continues to rage on, it's been heartbreaking to watch the devastation from afar. According to the New York Times, 15 million acres have burned, 24 people have ... → Read More
Austin entrepreneur's 'sacred' studio is place for movement and mysticism
Austin’s weird is more than off-the-wall outfits and zany festivals. In its loftiest interpretation, it signifies that we are interested in growing in unexpected ways, that we eschew the banal ... → Read More
This Austin entrepreneur is shaking things up at city's first alcohol-free bar
Drinking is an integral part of the Austin way of life. Happy? Let’s have a drink! Sad? Let’s have a drink! Tuesday? Let’s have a drink! Anyone who has stopped ... → Read More
This popular Austin DJ champions queer rights on and off the dance floor
In a city populated by musicians and DJs, DJ Girlfriend ATX — aka Ezra Edwards — has carved out a distinctive niche. He’s that DJ you “see everywhere,” thanks to ... → Read More
Austin entrepreneur's off-beat journey from desk job to popular dance guru
Some exercise phenomenons inspire cultish devotion (see: SoulCycle, CrossFit), but those companies typically have a professional marketing engine, a carefull → Read More
Austin mother's frustrating search for childcare leads to innovative new company
Millions of parents have faced the same issue for years: Where can I find reasonably priced, responsible care for my children? The current answer seems to be → Read More
14 places in Austin to donate all the things that don't spark joy
Marie Kondo-ing is the new spring cleaning. Kondo's The Life-Changing Magic of Tidying Up, the book-turned-Netflix-sensation, has inspired an almost reli → Read More
Austin scores clutch new batting cage and bar concept opening soon in Dell Diamond
Editor's note: This is the latest in our series highlighting Austin entrepreneurs called Dreamers & Doers. Each month, we'll tell the story behind a popular Austin businesses, reveal their inspiration, ... → Read More
Sassy East Austin food truck puts new twist on classic soul food
Soul food often conjures images of collard greens, fried chicken, black-eyed peas, and lots (and lots!) of bacon grease. But a new East Austin food truck is flipping the script ... → Read More
12 unexpected Austin restaurants to accommodate every diet from keto to Whole30
Every January, we tell ourselves, “It’s not a diet, it’s my new lifestyle." Now that the beginning of the year is in the rearview mirror, it’s time to soldier on ... → Read More
11 secret Austin venues to turn your next party into an unforgettable affair
Weddings, special affairs, corporate parties, whatever the reason, sometimes a chic venue is in order. Austin has thousands of places to do this (literally), but there are some under-the-radar spots ... → Read More
Austin entrepreneur transforms cocktail-napkin business plan into dream career
Editor's note: This is the first column in a new series highlighting Austin entrepreneurs called Dreamers & Doers. Each month, we'll tell the story behind a popular Austin businesses, reveal ... → Read More
Innovative Austin village for chronically homeless rolls out new auto service shop
Just eight miles east of downtown, Austin nonprofit Mobile Loaves & Fishes has created an innovative solution for Austin’s chronic homeless population called Community First! Village. Opened in 2016, the ... → Read More
Austin couple transforms workplace romance into sparkling Hill Country wedding
When Katie Naranjo met Jonathan Stanich, he was only supposed to be in Austin for six months. Her aunt Catherine Mauzy had arranged an internship for Jona at → Read More
These Austin Charities & Organizations Need Your Help in 2020
Austin's charities and volunteer organizations need your help now more than ever. Here are the places to direct your philanthropic urges. → Read More
Austin couple rides spin class romance into elegant Hotel Ella wedding
It’s the plot to many a rom-com blockbuster: Guy meets girl. Girl likes guy. Guy is blithely unaware. Many hijinks ensue. Except in the case of Kristen → Read More
Austin couple transforms Driftwood dream house into impromptu music venue
Everyone knows that fun couple — two people who have been married forever who still seem to enjoy each other immensely. Keri and Randy Barfield are such a couple. So ... → Read More
5 reasons Central Texas' homegrown camping fest is a musical utopia
When the clouds part and the sun shines down without scorching everything in its path, you know festival season has arrived. And more specifically, camping f → Read More