Knocking on someone's door and asking them to vote is a cool activity by itself, but imagine the impact of doing it dressed like Frankenstein (or Anne Bonny! Or He-Man!) and then getting candy afterwards. If the idea of combining trick-or-treating with get-out-the-vote canvassing appeals to you, then Trick or Vote is for you. more ›

GET OUT THE MUSIC: Our brothers and sisters over at LAist recently interviewed singer-songwriter Amie Miriello. She's on the rise these days, after leaving her band Dirtie Blonde and striking out solo. She'll be opening for one of Austin's finest, Bob Schneider. He has some of the most heartbreaking songs we know. But then, he also has songs about bar fights and monkeys. So, you know, there's balance. more ›