Austin Gets Woke with ‘Phone Home’ Festival
If this festival is any indication, Austinites can look forward to out-of-the-box, inclusive artistic offerings that expand the relationship between art and community.
Carver to Host Interactive Festival for Radical Self-Care and Creative Courage
A hiphop-based exhibit and festival to encourage courageous creativity, Phone Home will include Colored Girl Hustle, Riders Against the Storm, singer/ songwriter JP Reynolds from New York City, Michael Love, and Las Krudas.
Mary Wilson of the Supremes Helps Raise Funds for Austin Domestic Abuse Survivors
Supporters of domestic abuse survivors raised funds Saturday night at the Austin Hilton.
Austin Celebrates 30 Years of Brian Joseph’s Bydee Art
A diverse and enthusiastic crowd of Austinites recently gathered to celebrate 30 years of Brian Joseph, ‘The Bydee Man.’
Black Chamber committed to improving state of Austin business
On July 12, the Greater Austin Black Chamber (GABC) held its 2016 State of Black Business luncheon at the Google Fiber headquarters downtown.
Akaimi Davis: A Raindrop, A Fox, and a Canvas
Austin recently celebrated the life and legacy of Prince. Some of Austin’s best musical minds performed, including Courtney Santana & Friends. Also on-stage was mixed media artist Akaimi Davis, live painting her tribute to Prince. In the following interview, Akaimi opens up about the event, and more.
Lashonda Lester: Hustler First, Comedian Second
Lashonda Lester, recently crowned the Funniest Person in Austin by Cap City Comedy Club, is a Detroit native who arrived on the local scene as a result of pure hustle and grit.
Spectrum Theatre Group
What happens when almost 150 years of experience in acting, singing, theater production, education, business and law come into a room with a unified dream? Illumination happens, that’s what.
Hawkins Bucklew Handcrafted Jewelry Designs
Friends and supporters toasted Hawkins Bucklew Handcrafted Jewelry Designs’ new line of custom jewelry during Austin Fashion Week on Apr. 26 at Cru Wine Bar in the Domain.
Riders Against the Storm
“Mission Accomplished,” was how Chaka felt when Riders Against the Storm (RAS) won the prestigious Band of the Year award at this year’s SXSW Music Festival. To have Hip Hop appreciated and validated by a bona fide music-loving community was exactly the purpose of RAS’ move to Austin in 2009.