New Book Club Tackles Social Issues and Celebrates Diversity
byAt last month’s meeting of the new diverseCity Book Club at BookPeople, a Chinese-American man walked in about 10 minutes after the discussion had…
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Lashonda Lester: Hustler First, Comedian Second
byLashonda 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.
Phoenix Aviation Helps Young Minds to Soar
byPhoenix Arising Aviation Academy isn’t your predictable extra-curriculum program, in fact, just the opposite.
Black Butterfly Bath and Body Celebrates Community and 10 Year Anniversary
byYou are invited to join Black Butterfly this Saturday, Oct. 25, as we celebrate natural beauty, local food, business, and spoken word at the Second Annual Fragrance Fest and Small Business Bash at Black Butterfly Bath & Body on East 13th Street.
Mr. Richard Overton: 108 Years Young
byRichard Overton recently celebrated his 108th birthday with family and friends at his home in East Austin. Overton was born in Bastrop County on May 11, 1906, and he is the oldest living WWII veteran.
Spectrum Theatre Group
byWhat 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.
ATX Television Fest unveils first Achievement in Television Excellence Award
byAustin is a magnet for short visits from famous folk. The latest event to draw them to the Capitol City was the three-day ATX Television Festival, which ended Sunday, Jun. 8.
KLRU summit talks about respect and preservation for East Austin
byOn Thursday, Apr. 3, KLRU hosted a civic summit, EAST AUSTIN REVEALED. It was billed as a community discussion, and the event began with…
Rent Raises the Roof
byThe Zach Scott Production of “Rent,” playing through November 28 at the Kleberg Stage, proves that New York has little to teach Austin when it comes to making a musical into a raucous good time.
Racism En Vivo
byRacismo en Mexico is a campaign to eliminate racism in Mexico by showing its deep roots and common occurrence.
Navy Veteran Fred McGhee Runs for New City Council District
byA proud Navy veteran who achieved the rank of Special Operations Officer, Fred McGhee is one of the first Black diving officers in U.S. Navy history. McGhee is an archeologist, and he’s running for Austin City Council.
Flippin’ It: Courtney Sanchez
byCourtney Sanchez is a chameleon. She aligns her voice to the listener’s perception, all Ella Fitzgerald one minute, John Legend, Chaka Khan, or James Taylor the next.