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Kiplinger's personal finance magazine placed Austin in the number one spot on its "10 Best Cities for the Next Decade list".
Due to Austin's great local economy, its hosting duties for South by Southwest, its high concentration of those aged 18 to 34 and its thriving entertainment scene, Porfolio.com ranked Austin #1 in the nation for young adults.
U.S. News ranked Austin #1 for affordable housing and being able to buy a home with a monthly payment less than $800! In Austin, your dollars can get you more!
Monster.com recently ranked Austin #1 above all other cities for being the best US city for jobs in 2010.
Austin was ranked the third best city to move to in the United States, according to a recently released RelocateAmerica.com report.
Austin makes the Top 10 on Forbes' "Best Cities for Young Professionals" list. The publication picked metros where recent college graduates are most apt to start a strong high-powered career.
Austin was among the top 10 fastest growing cities in the U.S. between 2000 and 2009, according to revised U.S. Census Bureau population figures.
Entrepreneur.com places Austin at the top of the list for being a top creative center for entrepreneurs among the top fifty cities listed in its Innovation Nation list.

Vigil is very proud to call Austin, TX home. Austin is known as the "Live Music Capital of the World" and offers a culturally vibrant and affordable lifestyle. It's a city full of eclectic folks, dedicated to keeping it weird. Whether you're into the arts, outdoor activities, food or nightlife, Austin has something for you. Check out just some of the awesome things Texas' capital city has to offer:


    Music and Nightlife

  • South by Southwest

    SXSW is an annual music, film and interactive festival and conference, attracting participants from across the globe.
  • Austin City Limits Music Festival

    ACL is a yearly 3 day music festival that takes place outdoors in our city's central public park, Zilker Park.
  • 6th Street

    Probably the best known street in our city, 6th street is the heart of Austin's nightlife, full of music venues, nightclubs and bars.

  • Recreation and the Great Outdoors

  • Congress Bridge Bats

    Austin is home to the largest urban bat colony in North America consisting of 1.5 million Mexican free-tail bats.
  • Lady Bird Lake Hike and Bike Trail

    The most used trail in Austin, this scenic trail is perfect for hiking, biking, running, or just plain strolling.
  • Lake Travis

    Located just down the road from Vigil, Lake Travis is the place to be for all water sport enthusiasts.
  • Mount Bonnell

    Check out the spectacular sunset from Austin's highest point within the city limits. It is seriously awesome.
  • Tons of Biking

    Like Lance Armstrong, who calls Austin home, Austinites love bicycling on Austin's highways and streets.
  • Parks, parks and more parks

    The Austin Parks and Recreation Department oversees more than 16,000 acres of land containing 251 parks, 15 preserves (sanctuaries for native plants, native animals and unique natural features), and 40 greenbelts...what better way to take advantage of Austin's warm weather?
  • University of Texas Sports

    Do you dig sports? Football, baseball, basketball, soccer, softball, volleyball...UT has it all!

  • Culture and Art

  • Alamo Drafthouse

    At this eclectic theater, you can enjoy a meal and a cold beer (or soda) along with your movie.
  • Eeyore's Birthday Party

    A day-long festival and fund-raise to benefit non-profit groups in Austin with live music, costumes, and drum circles.
  • LBJ Library & Museum

    The Lyndon Baines Johnson Library and Museum is one of thirteen presidential libraries administered by the National Archives and Records Administration.
  • East Austin Studio Tour

    The city's autumn marathon of art covers work by some 300 artists in 175 venues. Wow!
  • Bass Concert Hall

    A venue for many famous artists over the years, Bass is where to go for fine arts entertainment in Austin.
  • Austin Museum of Art

    Reflecting the unconventional spirit of Austin, AMOA-Downtown offers continually changing exhibitions and education programs that showcase an array of m
  • Fantastic Fest

    Dubbed "The Geek Telluride" by Variety, Fantastic Fest is also known as the "Comic Con of film festivals."

  • For the Foodies

  • Farmers' Markets

    Shop for fresh foods grown and produced in Central Texas...tasty!
  • Whole Foods Market Flagship Store

    Located just blocks from where Whole Foods Market began as a small neighborhood grocer 30 years ago, the flagship store at the corner of Sixth Street and Lamar Boulevard is one of the largest, at 80,000 square feet.
  • Austin Chronicle Hot Sauce Festival

    This hot sauce festival has become the world's largest, drawing as many as 15,000 spectators and more than 350 entries every year.
  • Austin Chocolate Festival

    This chocolate lovers event consists of local chocolatiers and chocolate artisans including restaurants, bakeries, chocolatiers, patisseries, authors, and catering companies from Texas...and raises money for charity!

  • Our Location

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    We are located at Four Points Centre in beautiful Northwest Austin. Check out the local area map to see what is around our studio.

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