Are Partiers Dimming the 37th Street Lights?

Changes on popular Central Austin street irk, worry neighbors

"...he saw a woman walk past his house on 37th Street during the Christmas season last year with a..."

Dec. 30, 2005 News Feature by Daniel Mottola

37th Street Lights

Will the elaborate holiday illuminations burn brighter or burn out?

"...tradition – a shimmering strip of Christmas-light-laden bungalows on 37th Street, just east of Guadalupe – for more than..."

Dec. 22, 2006 News Feature by Daniel Mottola

Snapshot: 37th Street Lights

The holidays may be over, but you can catch this iconic stretch of Austin oddballness for a few more days

"...that's been a staple for almost as long: the 37th Street lights. Specifically, it's the stretch of W. 37th..."

Jan. 4, 2019 Arts Column by David Brendan Hall

The 37th Street Lights

Jan. 3, 2019 Photo Gallery

37th by Night

The famous Christmas illuminations burn on

"...have closed, but the bulbs are still burning on 37th Street...."

Dec. 29, 2008 Design Post by Richard Whittaker

Dancing About Architecture

Noise Ordinance meeting is postponed, as is the ultimate fate of the Austin Music Network. Happily, the Armadillo Christmas Bazaar is back.

"...to figure out the meeting was actually across the street, but I figure I should apologize, because the city..."

Dec. 13, 2002 Music Column by Ken Lieck

Luv Doc Recommends: Armadillo Christmas Bazaar

Austin Convention Center, Friday, December 21, 2007

"...relatively amateurish attempts at garishness and schmaltz. We have 37th Street, a dazzling ode to excess that's just a..."

Dec. 21, 2007 Column by The Luv Doc

An 'Our Town' for Our Town

With 100 Austin stories, Zach builds a city on a stage

"...institution referred to in Keepin' It Weird, from the 37th Street Christmas lights to Spamarama to ice cream at..."

Sept. 30, 2005 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

Postmarks

Our readers talk back.

"...for a lot of us ["Are Partiers Dimming the 37th Street Lights?," News, Dec. 30]. I live in her..."

Jan. 6, 2006 Column

UT Area Needs More Apartments

"...for a lot of us [“Are Partiers Dimming the 37th Street Lights?,” News, Dec. 30]. I live in her..."

Jan. 3, 2006 Postmarks

Postmarks

Our readers talk back.

"...12]. I saw schoolchildren begging for money at the street intersection of Brodie Lane and West Slaughter exactly like..."

Aug. 19, 2005 Column

Opinion: Time to Look in the Mirror on Housing

Builder David Whitworth asks, is protecting single family zoning a Republican or Democrat issue?

"...Commission meeting. Kenny, who grew up in Austin on 37th Street in a house now worth $750k and surrounded..."

Sept. 11, 2020 Column by David Whitworth

Blue Monday

Antone’s anniversary winds up, not down

"...once again for a grand finale to the venue's 37th Anniversary month...."

July 30, 2012 Music Post by Margaret Moser

Page Two

"...back-half of a house off of Reflector Alley near 37th Street, I have no idea. I am just cold..."

March 13, 1998 Column by Louis Black

Visual Art Review: Stuffed Animal Rescue Foundation’s “The Still Life”

This charming exhibit rehabilitates neglected stuffies, then puts them to work creating art

"...who also stages a Stuffed Animal Petting Zoo on 37th Street’s legendary DIY trail of lights during the Christmas..."

March 22, 2024 Arts Feature by Wayne Alan Brenner

SXSW Announces First 2023 Speakers

Olympian and entrepreneur Allyson Felix, Cecile Richards, more

"...SXSW has just announced the first speakers for its 37th annual conference, running March 10-19...."

Aug. 30, 2022 Arts Post by Richard Whittaker

Hot Luck Fest Returns, Top BBQ Joints Revealed, Bordeaux Women Honored, Prep ATX Launches, Mangia Dies a Lizardly Death, and Somebody’s Gerrymandering Pizza

All the news that’s fit to get your taste buds quivering

"...wrangled from numerous PR releases, words on the digital street, and even the occasional (verified) IRL eavesdroppings...."

Oct. 20, 2021 Food Post by Wayne Alan Brenner

Interview With Benjamin Markovits

The Christmas in Austin author talks about his former home

"...BM: Yes. I write about the 37th Street Christmas lights, for example, which is a five-block..."

Dec. 17, 2019 Books Post by Robert Faires

Benjamin Markovits' Christmas in Austin

In this novel of a family gathering for the holidays, Austin serves as a mirror for the characters, and perhaps for the reader

"...Spider House. You make pilgrimages to the lights on 37th Street and to the Zilker Christmas tree. That's all..."

Dec. 6, 2019 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

Residential Art Gallery Collection Rert Is Creative Austin as It Used to Be

Amanda Jones and Chad Hopper let the Rert ones in

"...in 2005," says Jones, "and Sam was living on 37th Street, in this crappy upstairs apartment. But he's a..."

Feb. 1, 2019 Arts Feature by Wayne Alan Brenner

Day Trips & Beyond: July Events Roundup

Activities to help you stay cool as summer heats up

"...over the Gulf of Mexico near Seawall Boulevard and 37th Street. www.galveston.com..."

July 6, 2017 Travel Post by Gerald E. McLeod

Hyperlocal for the Holidays

From shoes to dollhouses to leather goods, these Austin designers are doing it their way

"...with Santa at Austin Pets Alive!, Armadillo Christmas Bazaar, 37th Street lights..."

Nov. 25, 2016 Features Feature by Nina Hernandez

Season's Repeatings

Austin Chamber Music Center's lessons on developing a holiday tradition with A Charlie Brown Christmas

"..."spin under the Zilker tree," "see the lights on 37th Street," "hit the Armadillo Christmas Bazaar/Blue Genie Art Bazaar/Junior..."

Dec. 5, 2014 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

A Tuna Christmas

After 17 Decembers performing 'A Tuna Christmas' literally thousands of times all over the country, do the folks involved have some holiday tales to tell?

"...can always count on the Zilker Park Tree, the 37th Street lights, and A Tuna Christmas. Every year since..."

Dec. 30, 2005 Arts Feature by Barry Pineo

Starry Eyes

Roky Erickson's monumental comeback

"...Roky and I had been on 37th Street two nights earlier for a photo shoot, but..."

Dec. 30, 2005 Music Feature by Margaret Moser

9/22 - Car-Free Day

"...of staging an outdoor festival without filling the surrounding streets, and the festival scene itself, with idling cars exuding..."

Aug. 15, 2005 Postmarks

The Joys of Meanness

Scott Blackwood's initiation into the writing life

"...was supposed to deliver a thrill around each bend. Streets were wide and white, studded with restaurants and stores,..."

Aug. 10, 2001 Books Feature by Robin Bradford

Naked City

Headlines and happenings from Austin and beyond

"...more. Send essays to DumpThePump@capmetro.org, or 2910 E. 5th Street, Austin, TX 78702. – Wells Dunbar..."

Jan. 6, 2006 News Feature

The Hightower Report

Republicans on Health Care; and Wall Street's Gas-Pump Robbery

"...sick people, delivers a quality of care that ranks 37th in the world (just a notch above Slovenia), and..."

July 3, 2009 News Column by Jim Hightower

Dancing About Architecture

"...Horton is now an official member of the Asylum Street Spankers, following Kevin Smith's departure to join 8 1/2..."

Aug. 1, 1997 Music Column by Ken Lieck

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