AARC 5th Birthday Celebration
October 2018 marks the fifth year of operations for the City of Austin’s Asian American Resource Center (AARC). To celebrate, the AARC will host the AARC 5th Birthday Celebration on Saturday, Oct. 6, from 1-3 […]
Articles by Merideth Cox
Reflections on a Legacy: East 12th Street
The East Twelfth Street Merchants Association and Souly Austin are hosting the premiere documentary screening of the archival film, “Reflections on a Legacy: East 12th Street,” on Saturday, Oct. 6, 11:30 a.m. at Mission: Possible […]
Mexic Arte Museum’s Viva La Vida highlights Dia de los Muertos in Austin
Mexic-Arte Museum’s Viva La Vida Fest is Austin’s largest and longest-running Día de los Muertos (Day of the Dead) festival. The free festival, Saturday, Oct. 27, features a Grand Procession at noon, an Education Pavilion […]
One Road Austin kick-off celebrates Austin’s diverse music community
EPS Presents (Event Production Services), in conjunction with the launch of EQ Austin, is producing One Road Austin, a kick-off concert celebrating Austin’s diverse music community on Wednesday, Oct. 24, 8 p.m. at 3TEN ACL […]
Vincent Valdez’s ‘The City’ asks Austin to take a look in the mirror
I ran into a prominent Austin city councilwoman while viewing Vincent Valdez’s panoramic piece, “The City I.” She was leaning against a wall and holding onto her chest as she took in the four-paneled piece, […]
Taking it to the Streets: Asian American voices of resistance
The Austin History Center and the University of Texas at Austin Center for Asian American Studies invite the public to “Taking it to the Streets: Asian American Voices of Resistance” panel discussion on Saturday, Oct. 13, […]
City to reinstate Creative Ambassadors Program
The City of Austin Cultural Arts and Music and Entertainment Divisions, part of the Economic Development Department, will reinstate the City’s Creative Ambassadors Program. Open to creative professionals across disciplines, the program provides official City […]
City Bond’s seven propositions worthy of community support
The City of Austin has called for a $925-million bond to be considered on the ballot of the General Election on Nov. 6, 2018. In preparation for Election Day, the City has published a number […]
Celebrating Latino Heritage Month
Every year during Latino Heritage Month, I remember an occasion in 1988 when my son and I stood on the back of my old pick-up truck with legendary civil rights leader, Cesar Chavez. In solidarity […]
Texas Fireworks Dia de los Muertos – Oct 31st
Celebrate Halloween and pay tribute to those we have lost by coming together as a community at Planet K’s Texas Fireworks Dia de los Muertos Celebration Wednesday, Oct. 31, Kreig Softball Fields ( 517 S. Pleasant […]
Halloween Children’s Concert – Oct 28th
The Austin Symphony Orchestra presents a Halloween Children’s Concert Sunday, October 28. The show will introduce your children to the wonders and fun of live orchestral music as they wear their Halloween costumes and listen […]
Texas Book Festival — Oct 27-28th
The Texas Book Festival hosts about 250 authors each year and more than 40,000 book lovers of all ages attend annually to enjoy readings, panel discussions, live music, local food, children’s activities, and more. This […]
Vicente Amigo – Oct 21st
The Long Center and Austin Classical Guitar present Vicente Amigo, Sunday, Oct. 21, 7:30 p.m., in Dell Hall. A transcendent performer, composer and producer, Amigo burst onto the major stages of flamenco while still a […]
Banger’s Oktoberfest – Oct 18-20th
Banger’s Sausage House & Beer Garden is hosting Banger’s Oktoberfest, spanning three days and nights of fun, dancing, eating, and drinking on Rainey Street, October 18 -20. For more details, please visit bangersaustin.com.
Making Africa: A Continent of Contemporary Design – Oct 14th
Opening Sunday, Oct. 14 at the Blanton Museum of Art, “Making Africa: A Continent of Contemporary Design” showcases the work of over 120 artists and designers and illustrates how African design accompanies and fuels change […]