Council: Visit Austin, But How?

Defining oversight for city tourism

"...Austin is on its way to having a Tourism Commission...."

June 22, 2018 News Feature by Nina Hernandez

Austin 101 Giveaway

Get to know your city and enter to win a SXSW Music wristband

"...Oh, hey! Welcome or welcome back to Austin. We hope you enjoy your stay and find the..."

Aug. 18, 2022 Events Post

Is Austin’s New Arts Umbrella Organization Just in Time or Too Little, Too Late?

After two decades of treating culture and creativity as an afterthought, the city of Austin finally has a real arts department

"...an oddity that there’s no unified arts department at Austin City Hall...."

April 25, 2025 Arts Feature by Richard Whittaker

A Guide to Austin Lakes and What to Do on Them

Boating, ziplining, and more water activities to enjoy

"...There are a lot of reasons to visit Austin – the live music and great food, for..."

Aug. 24, 2021 Chronolog Post by Avery Wohleb

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,..."

Sept. 15, 2020 Arts Post

Two Texas Cookbooks Help Austin's Restaurants and Food Banks

A tale of two recipe books

"...from 37 U.S. cities representing 24 states – including Austin's Intero. And the local branch of R/GA launched another..."

May 15, 2020 Food Feature by Jessi Cape

Presidential Visit Causes Road Closures and Bus Detours

President Obama coming to town Tuesday

"...In anticipation of Tuesday's visit to Austin by President Barack Obama, Cap Metro has..."

July 16, 2012 News Post by Jordan Smith

Meet Me at Waterloo Records: Playing, Shopping, and Encountering Life-Changing Moments at the Heart of Austin Music

Influential Austin characters reminice on 40 years of playing, shopping, and encountering life-changing moments at the heart of Austin music

"...christening scheduled for historic Hemisfair Park via an Alamo City/Austin dual commemoration, Freedom Fest: Arc Angels, Stray Cats, Cheap..."

April 8, 2022 Music Feature by Raoul Hernandez

Visit Your Local Library

Austin Public Libraries like local music

"...“For more information about the Bright Light Social Hour, visit your local library.”..."

April 26, 2011 Music Post by Margaret Moser

Brace for Impact: Trump Is Coming to Austin Tomorrow

Noted insurrectionist in town for Joe Rogan taping

"...current candidate Donald Trump is bringing the campaign to Austin tomorrow, with a 12:30pm press conference at the airport..."

Oct. 24, 2024 News Post by Kimberley Jones

Raul's in Overdrive: "AUSTIN IS UN-MELLOWING OUT!"

In 1978, visits from Patti Smith and Elvis Costello plus the Austin Punk Scene’s first record could mean “AUSTIN IS UN-MELLOWING OUT!”

"...Chapter 6, Part 2 of a serialized history of Austin punk by veteran writer and punk musician Tim Stegall...."

Dec. 30, 2022 Music Feature by Tim Stegall

Some of the Best Food Trucks Austin Has to Offer

Two dozen of the finest moveable feasts in town

"...We’re all about the meals on wheels here in Austin, where you can’t throw a taco without hitting a..."

June 11, 2022 Food Post

Other Worlds Austin Gets Bigger, Stranger

Four films, three shorts, and an extra screen added

"...that he would be holding the first Other Worlds Austin festival this Dec. 4-6, it was going to be..."

Nov. 7, 2014 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

Other Worlds Austin Announces Lineup

New SF fest announces latest Amy Seimetz feature as closing title

"...worth of shorts: New sci fi festival Other Worlds Austin has announced the complete lineup for its inaugural excursion...."

Oct. 16, 2014 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

Other Worlds Austin Opens With The Well

New sci-fi fest announces opening night film

"...never-ending Texas drought continues to bake us, Other Worlds Austin has announced its opening night film as a dramatic..."

Oct. 7, 2014 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

Other Worlds Austin Has a Time Lapse

All sci-fi film fest announces centerpiece title

"...Check your watches: Other Worlds Austin, the city's first ever dedicated science fiction festival, has..."

Sept. 16, 2014 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

Other Worlds Austin Finds the 'Dead Within'

Austin's newest film fest announces special preview screening

"...The 512's freshest film festival, Other Worlds Austin, may not even kick off until December, but founder..."

Aug. 4, 2014 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

Point Austin: Heat Wave

From Philadelphia to Austin, the air is burning

"...a record-breaking, torpid, East Coast heat wave that made Austin's current dry 90s seem relatively balmy by comparison. So..."

June 13, 2008 News Column by Michael King

Chewing the Fat About Austin-Made Barbecue Documentary For the Love of Meat

10th anniversary screening comes to the Bullock

"...Austin-made documentary For the Love of Meat is a celebration..."

Feb. 28, 2025 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

Eight Austin Chefs Are Competing In the American Lamb Jam

Will any of our culinary warriors rise triumphant from the fray?

"...Lamb Jam, this time with a twist – and Austin is a fierce part of the action...."

May 3, 2023 Food Post by Wayne Alan Brenner

Austin Film Society Announces 2017 Film Grants

$143,000 in cash and support awarded to 34 filmmakers

"...The Austin Film Society supports Texas filmmaking in myriad ways –..."

Aug. 28, 2017 Screens Post by Kimberley Jones

Freud's Last Session Opens in Austin

Actor David Jarrott turns producer to get a drama about Freud and C.S. Lewis onstage in Austin

"...Britain entered World War II, the play has Lewis visiting Freud in the home that friends set up for..."

Sept. 25, 2015 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

Presidential Visit Causes Road Closures

Capital Metro bus routes to be detoured

"...a new calamity to their lists. Tomorrow the President's visit will cause downtown road closures and bus detours...."

May 8, 2013 News Post by Brandon Watson

Austin Shorts at Sundance

David Lowery and the Zellner Bros. to do the 'Dance

"...Sundance sure is sweet on Austin's Zellner Bros. Don't get us wrong – we're sweet..."

Dec. 6, 2010 Screens Post by Kimberley Jones

Muralist Mila Sketch Celebrates a Decade of Creativity in Austin

Innovative immigrant artist on her approach, future, and love affair with the city

"...You’ve likely seen Mila Sketch’s artwork all throughout Austin without noticing it. A colorful cityscape, which she painted..."

April 4, 2025 Arts Feature by Julie Royce

Kings of Comedy: Austin's Josh Frank Brings R.E.M. and Buster Keaton Together for Silents Synced

New soundtrack for Sherlock Jr. follows Nosferatu/Radiohead

"...dark will. However, only one of them came from Austin...."

Jan. 10, 2025 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

The Newbie’s Guide to Green Spaces in Austin

Discover these iconic parks and outdoor spaces

"...If you’re new to Austin and love spending time outdoors, you’re in the right..."

Aug. 30, 2024 Chronolog Post by Jasmine Iman Wright

Austin FC Announces 2024 MLS Regular Season Schedule

34-match schedule begins on February 24

"...Austin FC announced today its fourth season will launch Feb...."

Dec. 20, 2023 Sports Post by Kimberley Jones

10 Things to Eat in Austin’s International District

Check out these hidden gems on North Lamar

"...what to eat, I head up North Lamar to Austin’s International District. It has variety not found anywhere else..."

Dec. 15, 2022 Food Post by Yasmin Diallo Turk

Visiting Austin on a Budget

See the city and still afford your flight home

"...can be expensive, but there’s plenty to do in Austin where you can make your dollar count. With these..."

Aug. 20, 2021 Chronolog Post by Cody Song

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