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A Different Beast

For Belle Redux, Stephen Mills takes an innovative approach to Beauty and the Beast

"...the charge from the entity that commissioned this ballet, 3M. Yes, you read that right. The multinational manufacturer that..."

Feb. 13, 2015 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

Long Center: Countdown to opening and beyond

Summer at the Long Center meant lots of construction activity and two hefty contributions from the corporate community

"...landing in the performing-arts center's coffers. On Aug. 1, 3M Foundation announced a new $1 million gift to the..."

Aug. 31, 2007 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

Articulations

The Long Center for the Performing Arts is delayed until 2005, and MS / Nerve Dance Company and Jason Phelps hold a very personal benefit.

"...underscore the point, the organization announced on Tuesday that 3M was making a $500,000 donation to the Long Center..."

May 17, 2002 Arts Column by Robert Faires

Day Trips & Beyond: August Events Roundup

Adventures abound all the way up to Albuquerque

"...AIA Sandcastle Competition Aug. 21, Galveston, aiahouston.org/v/site-home/AIA-Sandcastle-Competition/3m..."

Aug. 6, 2021 Travel Post by Gerald E. McLeod

Headlines / Quote of the Week

"...headquarters in the historic Hirshfeld-Moore House and the former 3M campus in Northwest Austin. Los Angeles-based Karlin Real Estate..."

June 11, 2021 News Feature

City of Austin "Major Events" Roster

The city lists over 400 days’ worth of events from the Commitment Day 5K on Jan. 1 to the New Year’s Celebration on Dec. 31. The full list is posted here.

"...Market (every Saturday)1/5/20131/5/2013 Farmer's Market1/5/20131/5/2013 Farmers Market (every Saturday)1/12/20131/12/2013 3M 1/2 Marathon1/13/20131/13/2013 Farmers Market (every Saturday)1/19/20131/19/2013 Gorilla Run1/19/20131/19/2013 MLK..."

July 12, 2013 News Feature

QueerBomb/Pride Roundtable: Extended Remix

QueerBomb and Austin Pride meet for a roundtable

"...on Earth are often represented. I know last year 3M was a sponsor of Pride in Austin...."

June 3, 2011 Features Feature by Kate X Messer

Event Street Closures: Compromise Ordinance Doesn't Solve Barricades

Stakeholders agree on a proposal for closing streets for special events

"...in 2005 to $80,000 in 2007. In 1995, the 3M Half Marathon & Relay paid $126 for barricading. This..."

June 5, 2009 News Feature by Laurel Chesky

Playing Through

Participating in the Austin Marathon is straight-up crazy, and incredibly admirable

"...gait of someone who might have just run the 3M Half Marathon & Relay the day before...."

Feb. 22, 2008 Column by Thomas Hackett

Envy

Director Barry Levinson tackles the human vice of envy in this comedy starring Ben Stiller and Jack Black.

"...plays Tim Dingman, a suburban husband who works at 3M alongside his buddy Nick Vanderpark (Black). His sense of..."

May 7, 2004 Movie Review by Marc Savlov

"Tesoros de la Catedral de Saltillo -- Treasures of the Cathedral of Saltillo"

Mexic-Arte Museum's exhibition of "Tesoros de la Cathedral de Saltillo -- Treasures of the Cathedral of Saltillo" displays repositories not only of spiritual meaning and practice, but of the intertwining history of the Catholic Church and the indigenous peoples of Mexico.

"...there's an excellent hand-held Family Guide catalog sponsored by 3M that fleshes out the cultural history, provenance, and artistic..."

Nov. 29, 2002 Arts Review by Madeline Irvine

Naked City

GirlStart, formerly SmartGrrls, opens the first-ever Girls Technology Center in West Campus.

"...Technology Center, built with donations from companies like Dell, 3M, the KLE Foundation, Worth Ethic, and TL Ventures. The..."

March 31, 2000 News Feature by Sarah Hepola

Fueling the Algorithm and Finding Community: Music Creators Thrive on Twitch, TikTok, and Instagram

On discoverable platforms, Austin musicians experience encouragement, engagement, and unexpected viral moments

"...the twosome quit their 9-to-5s – Travis in a 3M "cubicle zombie graveyard" and Allie freelance writing – to..."

Nov. 26, 2021 Music Feature by Rachel Rascoe

What Is Going On With Ken Paxton and Nate Paul?

What we know – and don't know – about the strange connection between the embattled Austin real estate magnate and the Texas attorney general

"...2222, where Paul and World Class took the former 3M Austin campus, a landmark of a prior boomtown era...."

Jan. 8, 2021 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

Masks for Docs Harnesses 3D Tech to Fortify COVID-19’s Front-Line Health Care Workers

All volunteer group is getting personal protective equipment where it's needed most

"...lot faster than some of those big efforts [like 3M]," she says. "They're focused on large quantity and bulk,..."

April 17, 2020 News Feature by David Brendan Hall

Meet Accomplice, the Austin Startup Paving the Way Toward an Immersive Future

Striving for a world with no more boring experiences

"...– but with a client roster that already includes 3M, AT&T, iFly, Facebook, and Walmart – Accomplice is anything..."

Nov. 15, 2019 Screens Feature by Tom Cheredar

Austin’s Wednesday Foodie Events

And a few local highlights to carry you through the government shutdown

"...offering a complimentary shake with any in-store purchases for 3M Half Marathon runners who show their racing bib at..."

Jan. 16, 2019 Food Post by Emily Beyda

Public Notice: Ted Gordon Believes

Is it too late to fix the AISD bond package?

"...without even touching their new tennis courts, and another $13.3M if they just follow the original FABPAC recommendation. That's..."

June 23, 2017 News Column by Nick Barbaro

Council: What’ll We Do Without Zim?

First 2017 meeting hints new alignments

"...In the absence of defeated District 6 representative Don..."

Jan. 31, 2017 News Post by Michael King

Headlines

"...massive changes this week. First, tape and hardware firm 3M informed employees that it is putting its 156-acre campus..."

Sept. 2, 2016 News Feature

Pre-Eminent Local Producer Danny Reisch Moves South to Lockhart

The challenge as he moves is to maintain the same creative space and energy

"...a very digital/analog hybrid setup," he says, emphasizing the 3M M79 16-track 2-inch tape machine in a corner of..."

Aug. 12, 2016 Music Feature by Doug Freeman

What Would $720 Million for Transportation Buy?

City Council mulls the "Go Big" bond in preparation for the November ballot

"...Study dated Dec. 2013. Cost estimate: $75.5M for Burnet, $74.3M for Lamar. Proposed funding: $80M and $85M...."

Aug. 5, 2016 News Feature by Nick Barbaro

Manufacturing Innovation

Will the next big thing be a product of inspiration, perspiration, or just dumb luck?

"...story goes, a failed experimental adhesive languished in a 3M lab for years, exhibiting no fathomable purpose until its..."

March 13, 2015 Screens Feature by Nora Ankrum

Getting to Zero

Will Austin's green seif-image be realized with its "zero waste" goals?

"...city, but also with UT, the State Capitol complex, 3M, and other commercial entities. The company charges businesses to..."

Nov. 14, 2014 News Feature by Robyn Ross

Project Connect: Three Rail Plans Mulled for CCAG

Advisory Group looks at three options, plus costs

"...9.5 Highland 5.8M $22.0M $1,380M #2 7.3 Hancock 4.7M $17.3M $990M #3 5.7 Dean Keeton 3.7M $13.5M $830M..."

May 23, 2014 News Feature by Mac McCann

The Pols Just Keep on Coming

Your Guide to Candidates for the New 10-1 Universe

"...Bill McLellan, former 3M executive, chief development officer at Family Eldercare, longtime civic..."

Feb. 3, 2014 News Post by Michael King

Come One, Come All!

Here’s Your Early Tipsheet of the Folks Running for City Council

"...Bill McLellan, former 3M executive, chief development officer at Family Eldercare, and longtime..."

Jan. 10, 2014 News Post by Michael King

Very Early Returns: Calling All Council Candidates!

The mayoral and council election season has already started