The Social Distancing Festival Is Live Online

No, for real: A variety of performative arts, streamed live to you

"...world who have been affected by the need for social distancing that has come about due to the spread..."

March 15, 2020 Arts Post by Wayne Alan Brenner

Understanding Social Distancing, Quarantine, and Isolation

Dell Medical School explains containment efforts, & when to adopt them

"...pandemic grows, so does the usage of terms like social distancing, self-monitoring, self-quarantine, and self-isolation – whether in everyday..."

March 24, 2020 News Post by Beth Sullivan

UT Modeling Shows Stark Future Without Social Distancing

Without strict shelter-in-place, local hospitals overwhelmed by May

"...take the current shelter-in-place orders seriously, and reduce our social contacts with others by 90% over pre-COVID-19 levels, we'll..."

March 27, 2020 News Post by Mike Clark-Madison

The Luv Doc: The Social Distancing Police

Reading a couple of coronavirus listicles on Buzzfeed doesn’t make you Anthony Fauci any more than being good at Madden NFL makes you Tom Brady

"...me and my neighbors have been getting together for "socially distanced" happy hours - usually in a front yard..."

April 17, 2020 Column by The Luv Doc

Understanding Social Distancing, Quarantine, and Isolation

Dell Medical School explains containment efforts, & when to adopt them

March 27, 2020 News Feature by Beth Sullivan

COVID-19 Emergency Center Takes On Social Service Needs

Task forces tackle food access, behavioral health, homelessness

"...A new “social services” branch of the Austin-Travis County Emergency Operations Center..."

April 4, 2020 News Post by Austin Sanders

We Have an Issue: Redefining Distancing

How Austin's recovery community is adapting to COVID-19

"...it's important to reframe what we're doing not as social distancing but physical distancing. Physically, we're apart; socially, we..."

May 15, 2020 Column by Kimberley Jones

Social Justice Advocates Call for Big Moves to Ease the Blow of Coronavirus

The most at risk

"...Advocates from a large number of local social justice and advocacy organizations are calling on city and..."

March 20, 2020 News Feature by Mary Tuma

Austin Homeless Service Organizations That Need Your Help Now

Donate money and materials

"...community are struggling to cope with forced isolation and social distancing measures, but most are able to meet their..."

March 19, 2020 News Post by Austin Sanders

Blue Starlite Drive-In to Light Up Downtown

New Third Street rooftop location to feature films, opera

"...you don't even have to pick a seat for social distancing. The Blue Starlite Mini Urban Drive-In, the Downtown..."

Aug. 20, 2020 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

Day Trips: Matagorda Beach

A seashore with social distancing

"...the shoreline opens up with plenty of room for social distancing. Relatively free of litter, unlike so many of..."

July 10, 2020 Column by Gerald E. McLeod

COVID-19: Mask Yourself. It’s the Law. (For Real.)

Masking and distancing now mandatory for all Austin businesses through Aug. 15

"...notch or two this week, making clear mask-wearing and social distancing is required, right now, all over Austin, with..."

June 26, 2020 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

By Mail or In Person, the July 14 Election Is Looming

Masks encouraged, distancing required; 25,000 mail ballots sent

"...a mask will still be allowed to vote, but distancing will be enforced.)..."

June 19, 2020 News Feature by Michael King

Day Trips & Beyond: June Travel Updates

Safe daytripping as coronavirus continues

"...daytripping isn’t hard as long as you maintain a social distance, wear a mask, wash your hands often, and..."

June 26, 2020 Travel Post by Gerald E. McLeod

Live Flower Arranging Workshops Make Business Bloom for House of Margot Blair

Austin florist Carly Blair adapts her business to the era of social isolation and interest blooms

"...post brought me happiness in this stressful time of social distancing. And I had an idea for her: leading..."

May 8, 2020 Arts Feature by Sumaiya Malik

Help upEats ATX Help Austin’s Small Restaurants

The community-built list is geared toward those without PR

"...restaurants that don’t have publicist help or a large social media presence...."

April 21, 2020 Food Post by Jessi Cape

Stay at Homo With Thee Gay Agenda’s Virtual Events

Series reinvents queer connection in the virtual screenscape

"...lot in my chats and explorations into queer content post-social distancing is “Necessity is the mother of invention.” But..."

April 24, 2020 Qmmunity Post by James Scott

Bakers Against Racism: Austin

D.C.-born initiative kneads up some tasty local support

"...coalition of professional and amateur bakers raising money for social justice organizations, is being wrangled locally by Stesha Colby-Lynch..."

June 15, 2020 Food Post by Wayne Alan Brenner

Advocates Call on City, County to Protect Most Vulnerable During COVID-19 Outbreak

Education, health, housing, justice addressed by list of demands

"...Advocates from a large group of local social justice and advocacy organizations are calling on city and..."

March 16, 2020 News Post by Mary Tuma

Queerantining With Qmmunity’s James Scott

Hint: It involves lots of podcasts and (mostly) gay reads

"...queer wrestlers or posting anime art I drew while social distancing...."

March 20, 2020 Qmmunity Post by James Scott

Working Overtime to Provide for Unhoused Neighbors During the Coronavirus Pandemic

All shall be fed

"...The medics, officers, social workers, and others who comprise outreach teams do more..."

April 3, 2020 News Feature by Austin Sanders

Coronavirus and the Threat to Those Recovering From Addiction

Maintaining connections – at a distance – to stay sober during the pandemic

"...a treatment clinic, especially since funding treatment as a social service through the nonprofit model has become increasingly difficult...."

May 15, 2020 News Feature by Austin Sanders

Dense Crowd Photo at Cover Band Gig Ignites Online Furor

Restaurant GM: “We’re adhering to the Governor’s executive orders”

"...the image quickly became a lightning rod on its social media host and Reddit, the latter amassing 200 comments..."

May 19, 2020 Music Post by Kevin Curtin

The Latest Effects of Coronavirus on Texas Elections

Abbott postpones run-offs, Dems sue to expand vote-by-mail

"...slowing the spread of COVID-19, including the encouragement of social distancing. Holding the runoff in May would cause the..."

March 23, 2020 News Post by Michael King

The Common Law

The stay at home order vs. the right to assembly (protest) and free speech

"...Tough week, Austin. Really tough week. Positive protests for social justice reform. Social unrest. Illegal acts. And, as if..."

June 5, 2020 Column by Luke Ellis

Austin’s Downtown Bar Scene Rides a Malfunctioning Roller Coaster

Local business owners attempt to navigate an impossible situation

"...and the Texas Alcoholic Beverage Commission punishing establishments flouting social distancing rules. Ultimately Gov. Greg Abbott stopped the ride,..."

July 3, 2020 Food Feature by Kevin Curtin

How to Enjoy the Fourth of July Safely, Responsibly, and Lawfully in Austin

City issues a reminder of what is allowed under local and state orders

"...individuals and business establishments are ORDERED to practice the social distancing, hygiene, and face covering behaviors..."

July 3, 2020 News Post by Kimberley Jones

COVID-19 Is Still Here, but Texas Wants Us to Move On

That's not an order

"...orders still require residents to shelter in place, avoid social gatherings of any size, wear masks, and practice social..."

May 15, 2020 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

Photos Around Austin During the Coronavirus Pandemic

"...Shoppers line up according to new mandatory social distancing regulations at Costco Wholesale in north Austin...."

March 23, 2020 Photo Gallery

What Will Local Shows Look Like in the Future?

What will shows look like in the live music capital? That's all local club owners can think about.

"...Live for the fall. She can't say yet how distancing will be instituted at large shows, but believes there..."

May 22, 2020 Music Feature by Kevin Curtin

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