The Community Had a Time Last Night at Sold Out Performance of The Nutcracker
byI had the incredible opportunity to attend the highly anticipated performance of The Nutcracker at the Paramount Theatre, and I must say, it was…
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Hubbled Vision is Pioneering Creativity, Community, and Tech in Austin with AfroVision
byIn the vibrant heart of Austin, a cultural renaissance is underway, and leading the charge is the remarkable collective known as Hubbled Vision. As…
Thee Phantom & The Illharmonic Orchestra: Celebrating 50 Years of Hip Hop with Soulful Symphony at the Long Center
byIn the heart of Austin’s vibrant arts scene, a groundbreaking musical celebration is set to unfold, inviting music enthusiasts to embark on a journey…
Chronicles of an Indigenous Offspring Made Its World Premiere at Hyde Park Theater
byThere’s chatter amongst the audience, while a few are still scurrying to their seats. Then, a member of Hyde Park Theater welcomes us and…
All Kinds of Black is Exploring New Ventures at AfroTech 2022
byAll Kinds of Black was the theme for _OfColor’s Black Art WKND during Juneteenth earlier this year. Now the organization has extended the theme to All Kinds of Black in Tech and is headed to AfroTech as an official event for the conference.
RichesArt Gallery’s Newest Exhibit ‘Comic Con’ Is A Love Letter To Fandom
byOctober (the best time of the year!) is a month chock-full of great vibes and outings for all ages, and to celebrate the festive…
Hip Hop Meets Art at Riches Art Gallery
byMore than a year after Riches Art Gallery, the only Black-owned art gallery in Austin, opened its doors, residents of all races have continued…
_OfColor’s 2022 Black Art WKND is All Kinds of Black!
byBlack Art WKND is back June 10-12, 2022, for its much anticipated second annual event! Attendants can expect to experience a 3 day celebration…
RichesArt Gallery is Too Extra and is Showing American History Exhibit for BHM
byAustin’s only Black-owned art gallery, (it’s been nine years since Austin lost the community icon space Mitchie’s Gallery owner Joyce Hunt) RichesArt, has two…
Production of Duke Ellington’s The Nutcracker to Highlight Black Excellence, History and Triumph
byBallet Afrique, Austin’s first all-Black en pointe dance company, is excited to present Duke Ellington’s: The Nutcracker Suite in a 7 p.m. performance on Saturday, February 19 at The Paramount Theatre. The production, which is set in Harlem during the Harlem Renaissance period of the 1920s and 30s, promises to be a grand spectacle of opulence and a positively joyous treat for the entire family.
100 Black Men Giving Away 700 Books with Black Pearl Books
byThe 100 Black Men of Austin have purchased 700 books to distribute to children in collaboration with Austin Public Library and are hosting a book signing, open to the public, at the new Black Pearl Books location at 7112 Burnet Road starting at 6:30pm on Thursday, February 17.
Austin Drummer Troy Nalls Joins Cast of Fox’s New Show, Alter Ego
byTwenty-two year-old drumming prodigy Troy James Nalls is debuting in his first major professional gig tonight — in front of a nationally televised audience….