Snapshot: Austin Discovery School’s Garden Work Day

Teaching kids empathy, one plant at a time

"...other fruit trees frame thousands of square feet of garden beds sprouting produce ranging from carrots to radishes, parsley,..."

Sept. 21, 2018 Arts Column by David Brendan Hall

How to Celebrate Austin Museum Day 2020

In person and virtual events abound on the city' annual free museum day

"...Here comes the 23rd annual Austin Museum Day, citizen, that free celebration of art, culture, history, music,..."

Sept. 15, 2020 Arts Post

Day Trips & Beyond: September Events Roundup

September events around the state are waiting for you to arrive

"...carry the memory of where we were on that day...."

Sept. 3, 2021 Travel Post by Gerald E. McLeod

Anita O'Day: The Life of a Jazz Singer

This celebratory documentary skips briskly over the 60-plus-year career of one of jazz's pre-eminent and most original singers.

"...skips briskly along to cover a 60-plus-year career, Anita O'Day: The Life of a Jazz Singer begins in 1941..."

Nov. 28, 2008 Movie Review by Theresa Everline

WTF Is Happening at Johnson's Backyard Garden?

The collective ex-employees release a statement

"...heard rumors, you know? Of trouble at Johnson's Backyard Garden. Of the sort of antics that would give even..."

Aug. 23, 2021 Food Post by Wayne Alan Brenner

Day Trips: Smither Park, Houston

Art garden turns old dishes into beautiful mosaics

"...space surrounded by the bustle of the city. A work in progress for nearly six years, the park uses..."

Oct. 28, 2016 Column by Gerald E. McLeod

4,000 Volunteers Make It Personal With Public Lands on It’s My Park Day

Austin Parks Foundation’s largest citywide volunteer effort tackles 110 park projects

"...Not even a cold, cloudy day with some rain prevented Austinites from waking up early..."

March 13, 2020 News Feature by Sofia Tafich

Day Trips & Beyond: April Events Roundup

Spring has sprung, and here's 100 ways to celebrate

"...of music festivals, Renaissance festivals, and reasons to go day trippin’...."

April 1, 2019 Travel Post by Gerald E. McLeod

Trailer Park: SXSW Film Day 7

Three picks (and clips) from today's screenings

"...Fear not: We're posting a few trailers for the day's films to help you keep everything straight...."

March 14, 2013 SXSW Post by Monica Riese

Playing 'House' (and 'Garden')

At Austin Playhouse, running Alan Ayckbourn's paired comedies side-by-side is double the pleasure, double the fun

"...who's currently producing Alan Ayckbourn's twin comedies House and Garden side by side in his Austin Playhouse theatres and..."

Feb. 3, 2006 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

Day Trips & Beyond: June Events Roundup

Pho on the coast, statuesque women in Dallas; June is time to hit the road

"...like the community. In the first part of the day, from 5am to 2pm, Mexican food is served. Beginning..."

June 3, 2021 Travel Post by Gerald E. McLeod

Day Trips

The Nasher Sculpture Garden and the Crow Collection of Asian Art are just two excellent reasons to make a short trip to Dallas to enjoy some world-renowned art

"...us with a wide range of artistic expression. The garden and museum are a roller-coaster ride of shapes, colors,..."

Feb. 3, 2006 Column by Gerald E. McLeod

Day Trips

Dr. Joe Smith's eye-catching sculptures have been attracting folks to Caldwell for decades

"...art pieces turn the retired doctor's lawn into a garden of shapes and colors gone wild...."

Oct. 19, 2007 Column by Gerald E. McLeod

Day Trips

The Hanna Springs Sculpture Garden is just one of many reasons to visit Lampasas

"...The Hanna Springs Sculpture Garden in Lampasas has plenty of room to grow. The..."

Aug. 18, 2006 Column by Gerald E. McLeod

Day Trips

Looking for a nice B&B in Chicago with a terrific porch? Try the Benedictine Bed & Breakfast.

"...The Bethany Garden House across the alley from the church is a..."

Aug. 11, 2006 Column by Gerald E. McLeod

Day Trips: Cloud Column, Houston

Houston gets into a bean war with Chicago

"...the Glassell School of Art in the Cullen Sculpture Garden. Writers with the Chicago Tribune called it the "johnny-come-lately..."

Jan. 19, 2024 Column by Gerald E. McLeod

Day Trips & Beyond: March Events Roundup

Spring is full of festivals and flowers

"...March begins on Fat Tuesday and finishes in the heart of wildflower season...."

March 3, 2022 Travel Post by Gerald E. McLeod

Day Trips & Beyond: April Events Roundup

Catch up on Texas travel news and plan some spring sightseeing

"...Cherry delight. The Dallas Arboretum and Botanical Garden is often mentioned on lists of the best places..."

April 2, 2023 Travel Post by Gerald E. McLeod

Day Trips

Drop by the Dallas World Aquarium at feeding time for an exciting show

"...The Dallas World Aquarium and Zoological Garden is a great place to be at feeding time...."

July 17, 2009 Column by Gerald E. McLeod

Day Trips

The bluebonnet might be the state flower of Texas, but it's iris fields forever at the Rainbow Iris Farm outside of Schwertner.

"...early, mid, and late bloomers. By mixing varieties, a garden can have blooms from March through June, and longer...."

March 24, 2000 Column by Gerald E. McLeod

Day Trips & Beyond: April Events Roundup

Plus Luther Hotel updates, Elephant Rock petition, more

"...try their hand at molding grains of sand into works of art. Canadian and Master Solo winner two years..."

April 2, 2024 Travel Post by Gerald E. McLeod

Day Trips & Beyond: January Events Roundup

Explore Texas and beyond in 2022

"...January’s calendar contains a full list of 90-minute expeditions Wednesday through Sunday...."

Jan. 6, 2022 Travel Post by Gerald E. McLeod

Day Trips & Beyond: June Events Roundup

No more pencils, no more books, just tons of fun for everyone

"...Gas up and hit the road for fishing, fireworks, and fests...."

May 31, 2019 Travel Post by Gerald E. McLeod

Permit Unsustained: A Bad Day at Red Bluff

Sustainable Waves pulls the plug on Austin

"...to be in a place that is going to work for us." (After council rescinded his permit, Turley issued..."

March 12, 2010 News Feature by Wells Dunbar

Day Trips

DeZavala Vineyards, between Franklin and New Baden, grows the sweetest blueberries in Texas

"...fresh off the bush, no matter what farm or garden you're visiting, and the middle of June is the..."

June 8, 2007 Column by Gerald E. McLeod

Day Trips

T.J. Mabrey is dedicated to bringing an appreciation of art to Lampasas

"...of the Vision Downtown Lampasas art committee, she has worked long hours to bring art appreciation to the area,..."

May 29, 2009 Column by Gerald E. McLeod

Day Trips

"...toward the east in the Liberty Hill International Sculpture Garden. Artist Mel Fowler had a studio in the oldest..."

July 31, 1998 Column by Gerald E. McLeod

Day Trips

Artists have tried to replicate the method of creating cement sculptures that look like wood, but few have mastered the technique like Dionicio Rodríguez

"...Working nearly 30 years in the U.S., the Mexican-born Rodríguez..."

Feb. 4, 2005 Column by Gerald E. McLeod

Day Trips & Beyond: February Events Roundup

Texas travel news and more

"...on his ranch outside of Victoria. Alvin did his homework on the Polynesian statues that average twice the size..."

Feb. 2, 2024 Travel Post by Gerald E. McLeod

Day Trips & Beyond: April Events Roundup

Visit historic Presidio La Bahia, take a scenic drive, and more

"...On Palm Sunday, March 27, 1836, the Mexican army marched 407 prisoners..."

March 31, 2022 Travel Post by Gerald E. McLeod

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