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Zilker Park Kite Festival flies into town
By Community Impact Newspaper Staff Monday, 15 March 2010 14:53
The 82nd Annual Zilker Park Kite Festival drew thousands of people to Zilker Park March 14.
SXSW Lowdown 2010
By Eric Pulsifer Friday, 12 March 2010 00:00
Understanding, planning for and attending the South by Southwest Music and Media Conference
BackSpin Records
By Mary Tuma Friday, 12 March 2010 00:00
Eric Wallenstein’s basement apartment was packed with stacks of vinyl. To get from his bedroom to the fridge, he had to maneuver down a narrow pathway lined with thousands of records, the proceeds from years of collecting.
For some businesses, SXSW is 'really like a second Christmas'
By Mary Tuma Friday, 12 March 2010 00:00
In 2009 alone, internationally renowned two-week music, film and interactive festival South by Southwest injected approximately $99 million into the local economy, directly and indirectly.
Mayor Leffingwell ushers in the Texas Rollergirls season opener
By Mary Tuma Monday, 01 March 2010 13:04
Nearly 1,000 Austinites cheered on the Texas Rollergirls during their first game of the 2010 season in a packed Playland Skate Center on Sunday night. As he promised after the Rollergirls won second place in Women's Flat Track Derby Association (WFTDA) National Championship, Mayor Lee Leffingwell blew the opening whistle to welcome the inaugural bout.
Grand Opening of the Joseph and Susanna Dickinson Hannig Museum
By Community Impact Newspaper Staff Wednesday, 24 February 2010 07:20
The grand opening of the Joseph and Susanna Dickinson Hannig Museum will be held on March 2, Texas Independence Day, from 10 a.m. to noon at the museum, located at 411 E. Fifth St. The museum will feature stories of the women and children survivors of the Battle of the Alamo in an exhibition that will include never-before-seen items from private collections, in particular from the Esparza family, whose ancestors played a pivotal role on both sides of the Texas Revolution.
New local art showcase attracts hundreds to City Hall
By Mary Tuma Tuesday, 23 February 2010 13:05
On Friday, Feb. 20, Austin City Hall transformed into a veritable art museum, showcasing the work of local artists, musicians and filmmakers. Presented by the Cultural Arts Division, The People’s Gallery featured more than 150 pieces from various galleries, artists, collectors and museums.
Burnet Road: 42nd to 45th streets
By Traci Rodriguez and Rebecca Nordquist Friday, 12 February 2010 00:00
This short stretch of Burnet Road is home to myriad businesses all within walking distance of each other.
Plan for Austin Science Museum, Planetarium evolves
By Mary Tuma Wednesday, 10 February 2010 12:34
It might surprise Austinites that the city, a noted technology and culture hub, is the only one out of 50 comparable largest cities in the U.S. without a planetarium, or comprehensive science museum.
SXSW opens call for local volunteers
By Andrea Leptinsky Thursday, 21 January 2010 13:22
The organizers of the South by Southwest Conferences and Festivals are looking for volunteers to help put on this year’s events.
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