Day Trips: Art Car Parade, Houston

Craziest parade in the world will take you on a joyride

"...The Art Car Parade in Houston will have you laughing, crying,..."

April 8, 2016 Column by Gerald E. McLeod

It's a Car, It's a Canvas ... It's an Art Car!

Art cars roll through downtown

"...For some time, West Austin News publisher Bart Stephens had been trying to come..."

April 23, 2004 News Feature by Jordan Smith

First Night Austin

This New Year's Eve, why not join the throngs at this free arty party on the streets?

"...If you've yet to solidify those party plans for the last evening of 2009, and the..."

Dec. 25, 2009 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

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.

"...city lists some 196 “Major Events," with about a quarter of them being multiday. There's a total of over..."

July 12, 2013 News Feature

Southeast of Austin, an Unarmed Immigrant's Killing Galvanizes a Quest for Justice

Why did Adil Dghoughi die?

"...but you never glimpse it. A mile north of Martindale, Jordan Buckley, the communications director for the social justice..."

Dec. 10, 2021 News Feature by Brant Bingamon

Art Prom, Pup Crawl, Eeyore’s Birthday, and More Recommended Events

A smattering of ways to fill your weekend

"...Under the theme “Dame Prom,” these feminine forces of Austin’s food world plate up delicious dishes of grilled meats,..."

April 25, 2025 Arts Feature by James Scott

Hit Brewery Row to Choose Your Own Austin FC Home Match Beer Adventure

How to get a little matchy-matchy with the city's first top-tier sports club and its many superb beer options

"...city’s first top-tier sports club finally debuts in North Austin mid-June, supporters will demand a prematch spot that will..."

June 18, 2021 Features Feature by Eric Puga

Day Trips & Beyond: April Events Roundup

All of Texas' best fests, fairs, fandangos, and fiestas

"...April means it’s time for art made with sand, crazy cars parading, and other once-a-year..."

April 3, 2025 Travel Post by Gerald E. McLeod

Day Trips & Beyond: February Events Roundup

Travel news for history buffs, art appreciators, foodies, and more

"...love a special Valentine, and join a Mardi Gras parade this month...."

Jan. 31, 2025 Travel Post by Gerald E. McLeod

What We Learned

What is the state of the arts in America and where does Austin fit in the mix?

"...Over six days in early June, arts leaders and arts administrators from across North America made..."

June 24, 2005 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

Day Trips & Beyond: November Events Roundup

Fall events and news from all over Texas

"...about Christmas shopping and where to take your annual holiday-card photo...."

Nov. 2, 2022 Travel Post by Gerald E. McLeod

Day Trips & Beyond: Pandemic's Effect on Travel

Out of town closings due to the threat of COVID-19

"...before expending the resources to attend. Here is a partial list of travel activities affected by the pandemic so..."

March 17, 2020 Travel Post by Gerald E. McLeod

Day Trips & Beyond: April Events Roundup

Plus Luther Hotel updates, Elephant Rock petition, more

"...a year, the beach at Port Aransas becomes an art gallery of sandcastles and sand sculptures. There is nothing..."

April 2, 2024 Travel Post by Gerald E. McLeod

Culture Flash!

'The Death of a Cat' gets another new lease on life, First Night Austin needs a lot of artists this New Year's Eve, and an Austin art car Hoovers up the competition in Houston

"...• First Night Austin needs artists to contribute to this new New Year's..."

May 27, 2005 Arts Column by Robert Faires

Day Trips & Beyond: April Events Roundup

Seize the day ... trip

"...it anywhere else in the world. The legendary Houston Art Car Parade has spawned many imitators, but the original..."

April 5, 2017 Travel Post by Gerald E. McLeod

Day Trips & Beyond: February Events Roundup

February's full of fun

"...own such projects. In the Houston, the Buffalo Bayou Partnership has turned the waterway through downtown into a greenbelt..."

Feb. 1, 2019 Travel Post by Gerald E. McLeod

Day Trips & Beyond: April Events Roundup

Start April with a scenic drive along fields of flowers

"...many can be found along our highways. The Texas Department of Transportation sows about 30,000 pounds of seeds in..."

March 31, 2018 Travel Post by Gerald E. McLeod

Day Trips & Beyond: March Events Roundup

Spring is the season for Texas travel

"...built a maize-like urban oasis using found objects and discarded items. His passion park extols the virtues of good..."

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

Day Trips

The Top 10 day-tripping events of '08

"...pull tabs so he wouldn't have to paint. Folk art or just tacky? You decide...."

Jan. 2, 2009 Column by Gerald E. McLeod

Day Trips & Beyond: January Events Roundup

Day trips for 2017

"...Start the year out with an adventure and you’ll have..."

Jan. 4, 2017 Travel Post by Gerald E. McLeod

Day Trips

"...on a quiet, residential Houston street, a monument to art in a sea of people and buildings. This is..."

July 7, 1995 Column

The Last Shall Be First

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

"...2005 will be the first night of First Night Austin, and the arts scene is eager to see just..."

Dec. 30, 2005 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

Day Trips

San Antonio's funtastic and 75-years-young Kiddie Park.

"...a recent spring Saturday, the park had 19 birthday parties scheduled. Despite having rides old enough to be used..."

April 20, 2001 Column by Gerald E. McLeod

Day Trips & Beyond: February Events Roundup

Laissez les bons temps rouler

"...Mardi Gras in southern Louisiana is one huge community party that stretches over two weekends and spills into every..."

Jan. 31, 2020 Travel Post by Gerald E. McLeod

Amusing Ways of Life

Three Central Texas traditions continue to make fun a destination.

"...Thomas Carnivals It's a flawless spring twilight at the Founders Day..."

May 10, 2002 Features Feature by Anne Harris

Day Trips

Coming up this weekend ...

"...Festival in Burnet includes the Confederate Air Force, classic cars, food, and entertainment, Apr. 9-11. 512/756-4297...."

April 9, 1999 Column by Gerald E. McLeod

Day Trips

Enjoy a tour through the best weird places around Texas

"...Sky: The Cadillac Ranch doesn't ask you to understand art, just to enjoy it. The tails of 10 automobiles..."

Oct. 17, 2008 Column by Gerald E. McLeod

Day Trips

Coming up this weekend ...

"...Texas with music, food, games, and an array of artists, Mar. 6. 512/218-5499...."

March 5, 1999 Column by Gerald E. McLeod

Day Trips

"...more interesting for the divers, Barstow has sunk a car, a motorcycle, a couple of boats, and several iron..."

April 17, 1998 Column by Gerald E. McLeod

Conference Confluence

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

"...roar of fervent chatter you're hearing about all things artistic this weekend is the result of our fair city..."

June 10, 2005 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

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