Top picks Jen Shoemaker and Sid ‘DJ Kurupt’ Sharda: West Fifth Street is the primary drag for nightlifers who’ve outgrown East Sixth Street, fled the music of Red River Street and perhaps aren’t quite ready for the price points of Warehouse District ultra-lounges. Running the nightly events at the well-dubbed Gruv is firecracker Jen Shoemaker. Her boyfriend, Sid ‘DJ Kurupt’ Sharda, keeps things spinning at nearby clubs, including a regular Sunday gig at Red Fez that attracts an A-List crowd.

This week, I had the honor of being listed in Michael Barnes' Out & About listing of Austin's Fortunate 500! Wow!

I am listed under the nightlife catergory and a full list can be found here.

Fortunate 500 is "a celebration of Austin's social superstars. Some are patrons or sponsors; others are supporters or groupies. The common thread is that they're all highly visible in our community.It's a list of citizens who've earned their place on it by making the rounds and making things happen. These people are out there, in the crowds and under the spotlights."

More information about Austin's Fortunate 500 can be found here.