Miles and Miles of Canvas

For 2011, the Texas Biennial lives up to its name by spreading across the state

"...spots, such as the fifth and 14th floors of 816 Congress and a vacant house in the 1300 block..."

April 8, 2011 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

The Last Shall Be First

New Year's Eve becomes a cultural extravaganza with First Night Austin

"...designated a family festival, then a Grand Procession down Congress Avenue and over to City Hall serves as the..."

Dec. 30, 2005 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

McMurrey/Noriega Debate Next Week

Dem candidates will face off downtown

"...2008 Time: 11:45am to 1:00pm Location: Austin Bar Association 816 Congress Avenue, Suite 700 Program: The Democratic Candidates for..."

Jan. 2, 2008 News Post by Lee Nichols

Gay Place: SEASONAL GAYFECTIVE DISORDER

On our gaydar for our pre-holiday ho-ho's

"...until... ? First Fridays of the month. Basement, 422 Congress. www.facebook.com/BasementAustin...."

Dec. 7, 2012 Column by Kate X Messer

Civics 101

Calendar of civic events, Oct. 20-Oct. 27

"...honors Sen. Kirk Watson. 7-10pm. Bob Bullock Museum, 1800 Congress. Email shana@tfn.org for ticket info. Friday21..."

Oct. 21, 2011 News Column

Res Publica

Citizens' calendar, Sept. 16-23

"...STAND UP AGAINST POVERTY RALLY 7pm. State Capitol, 1100 Congress. www.standagainstpoverty.org. Friday17..."

Sept. 17, 2010 News Feature

Naked City

"...a short film narrated by the founder of the Congress of Racial Equality. 11am, 1, 3pm. LBJ Library &..."

Feb. 16, 2007 News Feature

Conference Confluence

Austin hosts not one, but two national conferences on the arts the same weekend in June

"...past six weeks (2pm at the State Theater, 719 Congress). Americans for the Arts is revving up its conference..."

June 10, 2005 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

Naked City

"...at the Frost Bank building (the old one at 816 Congress, not the shiny new behemoth down the street),..."

Jan. 16, 2004 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

Gay Place

A radical week of queer events is full speed ahead!

"...Lunch included. Fri., April 20, noon-1pm. Austin Bar Association, 816 Congress #700. $15-35. www.austinlgbtbar.org...."

April 20, 2018 Column by Sarah Marloff

Gay Place

Austin's Pride celebration is happening this Saturday!

"...schedule online. Fri., Sept. 29, 1:30-4:30pm. Austin Bar Association, 816 Congress. $50-70. www.austinlgbtbar.org...."

Sept. 29, 2017 Column by Sarah Marloff

Gay Place: Where The Girls Go

Where the Girls Go? Right here, queers.

"...CLE credit. Fri., May 30, noon. Austin Bar Association, 816 Congress #700, 512/473-2720. www.austinlgbtbar.org...."

May 30, 2014 Column

Civics 101

"...support for her gubernatorial campaign. 1:30-5:30pm. Austin Bar Association, 816 Congress #700. Free. www.battletx.bluestatedigital.com/page/event/detail/phonebank/4jvwf...."

Nov. 22, 2013 News Column

Art Week Austin

"...Austin Museum of Art – Downtown, 823 Congress, www.amoa.org..."

April 22, 2011 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

Res Publica

Citizens' calendar, Oct. 21-28

"...Watson, and Mayor Lee Leffingwell. 11:45am-1pm. Austin Bar Association, 816 Congress #700. $20. www.centraltxdemocraticforum.com...."

Oct. 22, 2010 News Feature

Res Publica

Citizens' calendar, April 29-May 6

"...3:15-10pm: Wooldridge Square, 900 Guadalupe. Noon-3pm: Texas Capitol, 1100 Congress. www.texascannabiscrusade.com...."

April 30, 2010 News Feature

Res Publica

Citizens' calendar, June 18-25

"...others. 1pm. Bob Bullock Texas State History Museum, 1800 Congress, 646-1268. Free. Sunday21..."

June 19, 2009 News Feature

Happenings

Oct. 18-24

"...DEMOCRATIC PRIMARY RACES: CONGRESS & JUDGES The Central Texas Democratic Forum presents District..."

Oct. 19, 2007 News Feature

Gay Place

The second annual Austin International Drag Fest returns this weekend

"...to follow! Fri., April 29, 1:30-5pm. Austin Bar Association, 816 Congress #700. $70 ($50, members). www.austinlgbtbar.org...."

April 29, 2016 Column by Sarah Marloff

State and Local Elections

No new taxes!

"...awaiting the evening's results at the terrace above the 816 Congress building had gone from cautiously optimistic, to somber,..."

Nov. 6, 2015 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

Courthouse Bond Defeated

Bond Proposition loses: 50.7% to 49.3%

"...headquarters for the evening – The Terrace atop the 816 Congress building – had been generally upbeat and cautiously..."

Nov. 3, 2015 News Post by Michael King

Res Publica

Citizens' calendar, June 17-24

"...RSVP required: cherring@herring-irwin.com or 320-0665. 11:45am-1pm. Austin Bar Assoc., 816 Congress. www.centraltxdemocraticforum.com. Saturday19..."

June 18, 2010 News Feature

Res Publica

Citizens' calendar, April 1-8

"...shameless State Board of Education. 11:45am-1pm. Austin Bar Association, 816 Congress #700, 320-0665. $20. www.centraltxdemocraticforum.com...."

April 2, 2010 News Column

Res Publica

Citizens' calendar, Jan. 8-14

"...candidates for Texas agriculture commissioner. 11:45am. Aus­tin Bar Assoc., 816 Congress #700, 320-0665. $20 ($15 members). www.centraltxdemocraticforum.com. Tuesday12..."

Jan. 8, 2010 News Feature

Res Publica

"...(l), and Carole Keeton Strayhorn. 11:45am-1pm. Austin Bar Association, 816 Congress #700. $20. Call or e-mail to RSVP: 320-0665..."

Feb. 20, 2009 News Feature

Election Notes

Tidbits from the campaign trail

"...office. The grand opening is Saturday at 10am at 816 Congress. – Lee Nichols..."

Feb. 15, 2008 News Feature

Happenings

July 19-25

"...IBC Bank location. Through July 31. Various locations, including 816 Congress, 6001 Airport, and 9606 MoPac N., 210/826-8899. www.ibc.com...."

July 20, 2007 News Feature

Culture Flash!

"...professional works of art on Thursday, Feb. 24, 6-8:30pm, 816 Congress. Proceeds help enhance the quality of life for..."

Feb. 25, 2005 Arts Column by Robert Faires

Austin Murals - A Partial List

"...Dragonsnaps, 1700 South Congress, Billy Brakhage and Rory Skagen, 1997..."

Sept. 4, 1998 Arts Feature

Naked City

Headlines and happenings from Austin and beyond

"...since January 2005 (107), bringing the overall total to 2,816. Iraqi civilian deaths have reportedly exceeded 600,000, according to..."

Nov. 3, 2006 News Feature

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