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Citizens' calendar, June 18-25

"...JUNETEENTH CELEBRATIONS – today through Saturday. See a full list..."

June 19, 2009 News Feature

Crashing the Green Water Treatment Plant Proposal Party

"...vote on the winning team June 19 – unless Juneteenth and the annual parade force a reschedule...."

May 16, 2008 News Feature by Katherine Gregor

'Shout-Out' to Austin Police?

"...last year APD put out a press release on Juneteenth insinuating falsely that the tragic death of David Morales..."

May 7, 2008 Postmarks

Postmarks

Our readers talk back.

"...listening to the Gospel Explosion. (Unfortunately, I missed the Juneteenth parade due to a previous commitment.) But wait, in..."

June 24, 2005 Column

Battling for Music, History, and Learning

Juneteenth Battle of the Bands competition harkens back to days when marching bands enjoyed a celebrated place in Austin's black community, and creates opportunity for greater future African-American involvement in school bands.

"...sidelines in a white button-down shirt and a red Juneteenth hat, Alvin Patterson sized up the competition. "These guys..."

June 24, 2005 News Feature by Rachel Proctor May

Great Music Knows No Color Boundaries

"...listening to the Gospel Explosion. (Unfortunately, I missed the Juneteenth parade due to a previous commitment.) But wait, in..."

June 21, 2005 Postmarks

Finding Light in Shadow

Conspirare sings of deep hope in the midst of great suffering

"...there any significance to you in performing it on Juneteenth?..."

June 17, 2005 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

Naked City

Headlines and happenings from Austin and beyond

"...While you're celebrating Juneteenth, don't forget to cast your vote in the Austin..."

June 18, 2004 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

Summer Fun

This year's Summer Fun sings a love song to Galveston Island

"...thereby making the city the de facto birthplace of Juneteenth...."

May 14, 2004 Features Feature by Kate X Messer

Dancing About Architecture

Dee Dee's dead, everything else is crumbling.

"...Saturday the Eastside's premier venue, the Victory Grill, commemorates Juneteenth and the fact that June is Black Music Month..."

June 14, 2002 Music Column by Ken Lieck

Naked City

Council Crush

"...by Danny Thomas asking the city to co-sponsor the pre-Juneteenth and Juneteenth parades on June 18 and 19;..."

May 24, 2002 News Feature

Self Portraits, Carnivals, and Cannibalism in Our Recommended Events

The weekend in arts and culture

"...creation, these were communities built by Black Austinites following Juneteenth, meant to develop resources and establish churches, schools, and..."

March 28, 2025 Arts Feature by James Scott

SXSW Announces 2025 Film & TV Festival Award Winners

Good Boy’s Indy fetches “Howl of Fame” honors

"...advocate for emerging filmmakers; Channing Godfrey Peoples, filmmaker, Miss Juneteenth POSTER DESIGN COMPETITION..."

March 12, 2025 SXSW Post by Kimberley Jones

Volunteering, Drag, Birthdays, and More Recommended Events

Let us help you plan your weekend

"...on-the-spot poems. Special guest highlights include author Sarah Bird (Juneteenth Rodeo) and “MexAmericana” singer-songwriter and historian Veronique Medrano. Here’s..."

Feb. 28, 2025 Arts Feature by James Scott

A Drag Fest, Nutcracker, and Puppets in This Week’s Events

Lots of weekend events to keep you occupied

"...Visiting authors include bestselling novelist and photojournalist Sarah Bird (Juneteenth Rodeo), award-winning poet and editor Naomi Shihab Nye (Grace..."

Dec. 6, 2024 Arts Feature by James Scott

Austin Film Society Announces 2024 Feature Grant Recipients

Local filmmakers feature heavily among 18 selected projects

"...Candler (13 Reasons Why, Hellion), Channing Godfrey Peoples (Miss Juneteenth), Annie Silverstein (Bull), and Keith Maitland (Tower). It's aimed..."

Sept. 13, 2024 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

Austin Chronic: The Many Crusades of Adam Reposa

Months after being raided, lawyer continues to taunt the courts, the cops, and Ken Paxton

"...handling of cannabis laws to a “new era of Juneteenth,” and declaring the dangers of marijuana to be a..."

June 14, 2024 Column by Kevin Curtin

Qmmunity: Pride Calendar

A buffet of June Pride events in Austin

"...from DJ Reesh. Open to everyone, so c’mon down. Juneteenth Pride..."

June 7, 2024 Column by James Scott

Arts, Comedy, Theatre, Movies, and More Recommended Weekend Events

Jackie and Foxy Brown?! Yes please!

"...I thought so.   – James Scott Freedom + Juneteenth: A Night of Jubilation..."

June 7, 2024 Arts Feature by James Scott

Day Trips & Beyond: June Events Roundup

Balmorhea, Big Bend, Boquillas, Bois d'Arc, and blueberries

"...Bastrop Juneteenth Celebration Family Freedom Festival Celebrate freedom with a street..."

May 31, 2024 Travel Post by Gerald E. McLeod

Qmmunity: Rainbows, Rainbows, and More Rainbows

Local technicolor pop star Kady Rain discusses her Pride kickoff party and the importance of supporting queer artists

"...their Community in the Park event series with “Beyond Juneteenth: Freedom & Resilience,” featuring emcee Joe Brundidge and work..."

May 31, 2024 Column by James Scott

Carnaval to Chili Cook-Off: This Week's Recommended Community Events

A kickoff for Black History Month, Mean Girls trivia, a farewell to boobies, and more

"...inventors, as well as a sculpture gallery full of Juneteenth freedom figureheads. Not purely educational, the free event offers..."

Feb. 2, 2024 Arts Feature by James Scott

Day Trips & Beyond: January Events Roundup

New year, new adventures

"...First day of National Park Week • June 19: Juneteenth • Aug. 4: Anniversary of the Great American Outdoors..."

Jan. 4, 2024 Travel Post by Gerald E. McLeod

Austin's Hip-Hop Pioneers, in Their Own Words

The Austin History Center-archived rappers and industry innovators share stories

"...my shock value. They'd be in the circle at Juneteenth down at the Doris Miller [Auditorium], and everybody would..."

Sept. 15, 2023 Music Feature by Rachel Rascoe

Roxane Gay, Tim O’Brien Join Texas Book Festival Lineup

Full author roster revealed for November fest

"...Brazil Embraced the World's Most Caffeine-Rich Plant) Van Garrett (Juneteenth) Jonny Garza Villa (Ander & Santi Were Here) Alicia..."

Sept. 13, 2023 Arts Post by Kimberley Jones

Public Notice: The Two Sides of “More Housing”

“More at all costs,” or “more that’s not costly”?

"...is hosting the fourth annual Stay Black and Live Juneteenth Festival next week, with speakers and performers each evening..."

June 9, 2023 News Column by Nick Barbaro

Qmmunity: The Puzzle of Pride

Putting together all the pieces of queer history with Pride Month events

"...Black queer experience during Pride Month and ahead of Juneteenth. Sign-up starts at 6:30pm. Fri., June 2, 7pm. The..."

June 2, 2023 Column by James Scott

Review: Austin Playhouse's Nightbird

Timely treatise on the space between Black America's past, present, and future

"...membership in a Resistance Choir, and coordination of a Juneteenth festival in the park do not give him much..."

March 10, 2023 Arts Feature by Bob Abelman

Crosstalk: Spoon Awarded by UT Comm School, DJ Shani Debuts KUTX Show, and White Denim's Radio Milk Closes

Austin music news headlines of the week

"...events like "Black History Month Boogie" United and the Juneteenth celebration Together, also residing monthly on Austin's Shared Frequencies..."

Oct. 21, 2022 Music Column by Rachel Rascoe

Austin Film Society Announces 2022 Filmmaker Grant Recipients

Projects from PJ Raval, Don Swaynos to financial support

"...and production of films including Channing Godfrey Peoples’ Miss Juneteenth, Annie Silverstein’s Bull, Keith Maitland’s Tower, and Iliana Sosa's..."

Sept. 9, 2022 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

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