Driskill Celebrates 125 Years; Silverback Beer Taps Soon

DOWNTOWN -- Tonight marks the beginning of the Driskill Hotel's 125th anniversary celebration, which kicks off with a public tree lighting at 6:45 in the Grand Lobby, followed by live music in the newly renovated Driskill Grill Bar. [Eaterwire]

FAR SOUTH -- The Thirsty Planet Brewery is tapping their first keg of Silverback Pale Ale, brewed in support of the Austin Gorilla Run, this weekend. Party's Saturday at the brewery at 11 a.m. [CultureMap Austin]

POLITICSWIRE -- The Ron Paul Family Cookbook is here. Recipe for repeatedly not being elected president not included. [HuffPo]

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