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Andrea Leptinsky first came to Community Impact Newspaper in 2009. As general manager of the Central Austin market, Andrea has been able to cultivate relationships throughout the city to bring relevant news to readers living in Central Austin's diverse neighborhoods.
From Austin’s festivals and its music scene to its diverse array of restaurants and business sectors, the city is a blend of voices and personalities of people who have helped shape the transforming metropolis we live in today. more »
Oct 25, 2012 by Andrea Leptinsky in Central Austin
There are very few things I dread when it comes to my job. more »
Aug 24, 2012 by Andrea Leptinsky in Central Austin
Before I came to Austin, I worked in Boston as an editor at a variety of publications. more »
Jul 27, 2012 by Andrea Leptinsky in Central Austin
As the Republic of Texas Biker Rally came and went this month, I was amazed to see the many visitors who traveled Austin’s thoroughfares. I-35 and MoPac were noticeably much more filled with travelers, many of whom were on only two wheels. more »
Jun 21, 2012 by Andrea Leptinsky in Central Austin
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I'm sure no one will disagree with me when I say that SXSW is huge. But what fascinates me is that Austin and the SXSW team still manage to keep the festival unique to the city's diverse character. more »
Mar 16, 2012 by Andrea Leptinsky in SXSW Music
I arrived early for the Bruce Springsteen keynote speech this morning, completely expecting a long line that probably formed beginning in the wee hours of the morning. more »
Mar 15, 2012 by Andrea Leptinsky in SXSW Music
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"Family Guy" Creator Seth McFarlane came to SXSW to talk about his many TV ventures, but also surprised the audience with a guest speaker who also stars in McFarlane's first motion picture film, "Ted." more »
Mar 11, 2012 by Andrea Leptinsky in SXSW Film
...and unfortunately, I'm not talking about the drink. more »
Mar 10, 2012 by Andrea Leptinsky in SXSW
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Amid a changing downtown landscape, with large skyscrapers under construction and new retail establishments opening every month, there is the Texas Chili Parlor, a restaurant whose atmosphere is as chill as it was when it opened in 1976. more »
Jun 22, 2012 by Andrea Leptinsky in Central Austin
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At Rounders Pizzeria on West Sixth Street, customers can experience a little New York, a little Las Vegas and a lot of Austin hospitality. more »
May 25, 2012 by Andrea Leptinsky in Central Austin
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Before the intersection of RR 2222 and RR 620 N. saw the nearby developments of H-E-B, residential areas and other retail establishments, there was the Boat House Grill, a down-home eatery that owner Tracy Collins opened in 1999. more »
Apr 13, 2012 by Andrea Leptinsky in Lake Travis | Westlake
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Reina Morris, owner of Buenos Aires Café at 13500 Galleria Circle in Bee Cave, has received several requests to bring her Argentinean-themed restaurant to other areas of the country, such as New York City and Houston. more »
Feb 17, 2012 by Andrea Leptinsky in Lake Travis | Westlake (1 Comments)
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As the festival wraps up, acts across downtown Austin performed for visitors and badgeholders. more »
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Music filled the streets of downtown Austin as the Thursday, March 15, edition of SXSW came to the city. Thousands of visitors came to the city's numerous venue for showcases and headlining acts. more »
The March 14 SXSW premiere of "Bernie," starring Matthew McConaughey and Jack Black and was directed by Richard Linklater, was held at the Paramount Theatre. more »
