Event Horizon

As festivals, crowds, and expenses proliferate – is Austin approaching major event overload?

"...offers its South by Southwest guests. Like all major event attendees, Richards brings with him the prospect of patronizing..."

July 12, 2013 News Feature by Mike Kanin

BREAKING: U.S. Supreme Court Strikes Down Texas Anti-Abortion Law HB 2

In a 5-3 ruling, SCOTUS says HB 2 creates an undue burden for women

"...Supreme Court has struck down two key parts of Texas’ draconian omnibus law, House Bill 2...."

June 27, 2016 News Post by Mary Tuma

Gazing at the Texas Film Awards Through a Crystal Ball

The Texas Film Awards celebrate the state's best filmmaking

"...anniversary is the crystal anniversary, and that's what the Texas Film Awards will be celebrating on Thursday, March 12...."

March 6, 2015 Screens Feature by Marjorie Baumgarten

Late October Food Event-Palooza

Calendar packed with worthwhile food, wine, beer, film events

"...October is always a wildly popular month for special events in Austin, but this year the calendar is packed..."

Oct. 23, 2013 Food Post by Virginia B. Wood

The Hottest Race in Texas

The David Fisher-Todd Staples Senate Contest in East Texas Will Decide the Fate of the State Senate -- and the U.S. House

"...submission -- a real, live, up-close and personal political event was in progress up in East Texas. In the..."

Oct. 27, 2000 News Feature by Michael King

Texas Takes on the World

A coming-out party for Texas olive oil

"...When the invitation to judge at the first Texas Olive Oil Tasting & Contest – Texas vs. the..."

March 25, 2011 Food Feature by Virginia B. Wood

Texas Music Venues Could Receive Rebates Up to $100,000 Under New Program

First-of-its-kind Texas Music Incubator to offer alcohol tax refunds

"...The Texas Music Incubator Rebate Program, signed into law back in..."

June 22, 2023 Music Post by Kriss Conklin

Supreme Court to Hear Texas Abortion Case This Week

HB 2 oral arguments start Wednesday

"...it all centers around a law born in the Texas Capitol...."

March 1, 2016 News Post by Mary Tuma

Faster Than Sound: Music Industry Workers Face Uncertainty Around Unemployment Benefits

Independent contractors advised: “When in doubt, go ahead and register”

"...Entering her seventh year working at South by Southwest, Austin’s Monica Skinner..."

March 27, 2020 Music Column by Rachel Rascoe

Faster Than Sound: Music Industry Workers Face Uncertainty Around Unemployment Benefits

Indie contractors advised: “When in doubt, go ahead and register”

"...Entering her seventh year working at South by Southwest, Austin’s Monica Skinner..."

March 24, 2020 Music Post by Rachel Rascoe

Gay Corporate Texas

When it comes to equality, a surprising number of major Texas companies are downright liberal

"...If what's good for business is good for Texas, as our state leaders routinely remind us, then the..."

Oct. 21, 2005 News Feature by Amy Smith

Texas VegFest Returns to Austin

Any time a bunch of vegans get together, you can bet it will be a party

"...blood pumping and vegan flags flying. The sixth annual Texas VegFest will be the biggest celebration of them all...."

March 31, 2017 Food Feature by Alisha McDarris

Event Menu

Oct. 4-18

"...Communities in Schools Central Texas hosts their 12th annual Food for Thought gala this..."

Oct. 5, 2007 Food Column by Virginia B. Wood

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Aug. 18-23

"...(830/644-2681; www.beckervineyards.com) this weekend for the Rambling Rosé tasting event. Sample rosé wines that are perfect for Texas summer..."

Aug. 17, 2007 Food Column by Virginia B. Wood

Qmmunity: Lavender Thug Talks Returning to Event Organizing

With her new-to-ATX variety show, she welcomes you to the House that Lavender built

"...In May 2022, I interviewed event programmer and DJ Lavender Thug about her then-show Cuchi..."

Feb. 28, 2025 Column by James Scott

Council: Good for Austin Is Bad for Texas

Council ends 2012 with some last-minute business

"...on consent). It was the resolution authorizing the Circuit Events Local Organizing Committee, aka CELOC, to apply to the..."

Dec. 21, 2012 News Feature by Michael King

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Aug. 15-21

"...• Experience the excitement of grape harvest season at Texas Hills Vineyard (830/868-2321, www.texashillsvineyard.com), and buy a T-shirt with..."

Aug. 15, 2008 Food Column

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Local food events

"...of a young man named Patrick Orion Fierro. The event will include live music, beverages, and food. Donations will..."

Aug. 22, 2008 Food Column by Virginia B. Wood

Event Listings

"...YEEHAW! IT'S TEXAS SWING For 15 years, this important fundraiser to support..."

June 4, 2010 Features Feature

Event Menu

Local foodie events for June 18-25

"...Bee Caves Rd., 328-3960, www.breedandco.com) for a copy of Texas BBQ (University of Texas Press, $39.95) autographed by photographer..."

June 19, 2009 Food Column by Virginia B. Wood

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March 1-8

"...The Austin chapter of the International Special Events Society invites you to help Keep Austin Beautiful by..."

March 2, 2007 Food Column by Virginia B. Wood

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October 19-26

"...the Dell Jewish Community Center (7300 Hart). The evening benefits the Waterloo Counseling Center. Tickets are $40 in advance..."

Oct. 20, 2006 Food Column

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Any excuse for a party

"...• Two Opal Divine's outlets host benefits this weekend. At Penn Field (3601-K S. Congress, 707-0237),..."

Oct. 15, 2010 Food Column by Virginia B. Wood

Texas Coal Rush Update

Planned coal power plants loom large, get political

"...– which will double statewide with the new plants. Texas is already the nation's foremost emitter of toxic mercury..."

Oct. 13, 2006 News Feature by Daniel Mottola

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Foodie events for April 14-17

"...• The seventh annual Buffalo Gap Food & Wine Summit celebrates the..."

April 15, 2011 Food Column by Virginia B. Wood

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May 8-14

"...The Wine & Food Foundation of Texas presents Spring Fling – a tasting of 100 fine..."

May 9, 2008 Food Column by Virginia B. Wood

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April 18-20

"...Changos Taqueria (3005 S. Lamar); their Tacos a-Go-Go party benefits the Texas Music Project. Saturday, April 19, 4-10pm...."

April 18, 2008 Food Column by Virginia B. Wood

Benefits Round-up: See Art, see Art run, see Art run and dance

Support your local nonprofits by buying prisoner art for the Inside Books Project, running a 5K for the Paramount and State theatres, and listening to Latino artists for the Austin Latino Theater Alliance

"...title suggests, the show features artwork by inmates of Texas prisons, and you may not only see their creative..."

Sept. 8, 2006 Arts Feature

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This week it's corn, beer, and cheese

"...bills at check-out with special tear-off coupons. The campaign benefits Capital Area Food Bank of Texas and runs through..."

May 21, 2010 Food Column by Virginia B. Wood

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Eating and drinking, drinking and eating, all the while helping others

"...Night on the Town gala at the Long Center benefits the Breast Cancer Resource Centers of Texas. Tickets are..."

Sept. 10, 2010 Food Column by Virginia B. Wood

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