Best Austin parties for an incredibly artful time >
Design, photography and visual art count big in Austin’s social swirl this week. Nov. 8: Austin Design Week Studio Tour. 4704A E. Cesar Chavez St. Nov.…
Crowds amass for Dick Clark, Westcave Preserve and Parks Foundation >
Sherry Matthews knew exactly how to stage a fitting tribute to her late companion and leading Austin architect Dick Clark. She and her team gathered almost 1,000 of…
Hats off to James Armstrong Celebration and Building Healthy Futures >
Clarity. Efficiency. Effectiveness. The Building Healthy Futures luncheon that benefits AIDS Services of Austin glorifies these virtues. Start with the simple cards that share the lunch menu at the JW Marriott and…
Are you ready for a real American Freestyle Bullfight? >
What’s American Freestyle Bullfighting? Austin is about to find out. Forget the capes and swords of the Spanish tradition. This extreme sport is not unlike what…
Memorial set for Austin arts benefactor James Armstrong >
Often in life, James Armstrong united parts of the Austin nonprofit community that rarely pooled their resources. So it makes sense that his memorial will be held in…
Jorge Guerra, longtime owner of El Azteca, has died >
Jorge Guerra, longtime owner of El Azteca restaurant and a fixture on the East Austin scene for decades, has died at home, his grandson, Juan Guerra,…
Major Austin benefactor James Armstrong has died >
Much admired Austin philanthropist James Armstrong died on Monday of natural causes. He was 85. A collector of art, Armstrong gave millions to the arts, social…
Best Austin parties for late August >
Despite the unbearable heat, Austin throws some pretty fine parties in late August. Aug. 16: Brian Jones Classic Etiquette Dinner for Boys & Girls Clubs of…
Best Texas books to read right now >
Texas birds, Texas musicians, Texas media stars, Texas festivals and a guide to the Texas Capitol stack up on our state shelves this week. “Book of…
Best loved Austin neighborhoods: Aldridge Place & Hemphill Park >
We cherish these memories of strolling through Aldridge Place and its sibling district, Hemphill Park. Originally published Dec. 16, 2010. Walking through an old Austin neighborhood…
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