Crucial Concerts for the Coming Week

This week's recommended shows include mini-fests celebrating rockin' girls, Latinx talent, and Christmas shopping

"...second-ever iteration. The day festival – or "big ass fiesta," as promised by the poster – celebrates Latinx talent,..."

Dec. 16, 2022 Music Column by Raoul Hernandez

Once Upon a Quinceañera: Coming of Age in the USA

How Latinos variously enact the fiesta for 15-year-old girls both fascinates and repels Julia Alvarez

"...readers on her examination of the quinceañera. The Latin American tradition has much in common with the sweet 16..."

Aug. 3, 2007 Books Review by Belinda Acosta

Food-o-File

Pace yourself and brace yourself: October is a very busy month for foodies

"...Philippine-Pacific Island Festival and Friendship Day at Fiesta Gardens (2101 Bergman Ave.) The shores of Town Lake..."

Oct. 8, 2004 Food Column by Virginia B. Wood

Will Travel for Wine

Chile and Argentina

"...penguins in Patagonia, and most importantly, go to the Fiesta Nacional de la Vendimia in Mendoza, Argentina...."

May 7, 2004 Food Feature by Wes Marshall

Naked City

Happenings

"...Avenue Bridge and turn west at Fourth Street. At Fiesta Gardens, a women's dance gets under way at 8pm,..."

June 6, 2003 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

LightMyFuse

"...for everyone, so we've listed some of the bigger fiesta & firework events happening closer to home. And if..."

July 5, 1996 Music Feature

The "Yuppie Chow" Market

Austin's Grocery Stores Duke It Out

"...Austin's Brodie Oaks and expanded its Anderson Lane store. Fiesta Market, a conventional supermarket with heavy emphasis on fresh..."

July 28, 1995 News Feature by Amy Smith

Cinco de Mayo, May the Fourth (Be With You), and More Recommended Events

The week in community happenings

"...Saturday 4, Fiesta Gardens..."

May 3, 2024 Arts Feature by James Scott

Playback: Strictly Conjunto

“We don’t want this music to die” – Johnny Degollado

"...but Saturday's audience discrepancy highlighted a generational divide in Mexican-American music that doesn't bode well for homegrown legends in..."

May 11, 2018 Music Column by Kevin Curtin

Early Voting

Oct. 24 - Nov. 4

"...CENTRAL Austin City Hall, 301 W. SecondFiesta Mart, 3909 N. I-35 Howson Library, 2500 Exposi­tion Travis..."

Oct. 21, 2016 News Feature

Postmarks

The Real Obscenity

"...fire at the cost of hundreds of thousands of American lives...."

April 30, 1999 Column

Rancho Alegre Fights to Be the Cadillac of Conjunto Festivals

The music fest returns the native Texas genre Downtown where it once flourished

"...River Cultural District. Traditionally, Degollado could be found at Fiesta Gardens on Cinco de Mayo weekend, topping his Austin..."

May 3, 2019 Music Feature by César E. López Linares

Early Voting

Oct. 23 - Nov. 3

"...CENTRAL Fiesta Mart, 3909 N. I-35 Howson Library, 2500 Exposition Travis..."

Oct. 27, 2017 News Feature

Early Voting

Oct. 23 - Nov. 3

"...CENTRAL Fiesta Mart, 3909 N. I-35 Howson Library, 2500 Exposition Travis..."

Oct. 20, 2017 News Feature

Live Music This Weekend, Aug. 25-27

Your auditory agenda for the next three days

"...cliche, they subvert it. – Tim Stegall The Great American Concert Tour..."

Aug. 25, 2017 Music Post by Rachel Rascoe

March 1 Joint Primary Election

Early Voting: Feb. 16-26; Election Day: Tuesday, March 1

"...CENTRAL Fiesta Mart, 3909 N. I-35 Travis Co. Offices, 5501 Airport..."

Feb. 12, 2016 News Feature

Nov. 3 Bond & Constitutional Amendment Election, Early Voting Locations

"...Fiesta Mart, 3909 N. I-35..."

Oct. 16, 2015 News Feature

Austin Pride 2009

Event listings

"...as one in Rock My Soul, an evening of African-American spirituals, West African chant, and American blues featuring the..."

June 5, 2009 Features Feature

Res Publica

"...Fri., April 17, 7pm; Sat., April 18, 3-9pm. Mexican American Cultural Center, 600 River St., 478-6222. www.maccaustin.org. Saturday18..."

April 17, 2009 News Feature

Who's Texas?

The story of Texas history says a lot -- about the storytellers

"...and he also suggested filming a choir in an African-American church. (Direct filming of religious ceremonies was eventually rejected..."

Sept. 6, 2002 News Feature by Lucius Lomax

Man of the People

"...and the consulate's office collaborate on is the annual Fiesta del Grito de Independencia for Dieciséis de Septiembre, an..."

Sept. 25, 1998 News Feature by Mary Jane Garza

Field Guide Festival Returns With Huge Portions and Huge Passion

Food fest celebrates local chefs and farmers

"...launched by Blue Norther Live’s Lindsey Sokol and Urban American Farmer’s Trisha Bates. Presented in partnership with the Central..."

April 30, 2025 Food Post by Taylor Tobin

ArmadilloCon, Art, a Hot Sauce Hootenanny, and More Recommended Events

Get out and get spicy this weekend

"...to see what is considered the earliest known Asian American film.   – Brant Bingamon ArmadilloCon..."

Sept. 6, 2024 Arts Feature by James Scott

Qmmunity: Transing Pride

ATX Trans Pride puts the spotlight on the transgender community during Austin Pride

"...icon. Making a bit of counterprogramming to the yearly Fiesta Gardens event and parade was, to Edwards, reflective of..."

Aug. 11, 2023 Column by James Scott

Day Trips & Beyond: April Events Roundup

Catch up on Texas travel news and plan some spring sightseeing

"...meant it negatively, but it soon became an authentic American legend that gave the world frozen margaritas, yellow queso,..."

April 2, 2023 Travel Post by Gerald E. McLeod

Field Guide Festival Finalizes Saturday Symposium Programming

Inaugural fest to explore local food systems

"...Held at Fiesta Gardens and hosted Trisha Bates of Urban American Farmer,..."

Oct. 20, 2021 Food Post by Kimberley Jones

Faster Than Sound: Sanctifying Saliyah

The electronic producer focuses inward on a striking sophomore EP

"..."Colors" is up for Record of the Year and American Roots Performance. In her fourth Grammy nod, Ruthie Foster..."

Dec. 4, 2020 Music Column by Rachel Rascoe

Day Trips & Beyond: March Events Roundup

Spring is the season for Texas travel

"...American Daffodil Society National Show March 12-16, Dallas, www.texasdaffodilsociety.org..."

Feb. 29, 2020 Travel Post by Gerald E. McLeod

The History of the LGBTQ Movement in Austin

From Stonewall to today, how Pride has progressed in our city

"...heterosexual feminists, with the Latino community, with the African American community, with the unions." With the support of mainstream..."

Aug. 9, 2019 News Feature by Beth Sullivan

Public Notice: Priest Walks Into a Bar …

Armadillo Art Squad dean Micael Priest dead at 66

"...Saturday evening, the 15th: The Emma S. Barrientos Mexican American Cultural Center will celebrate with ¡Viva México! A Concert..."

Sept. 14, 2018 News Column by Nick Barbaro

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