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A chef skillfully fries a pan of shrimp at the Heritage Fire competition.
Events
Sink your teeth into this live-fire culinary experience
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Culture
Help us predict the ACL 2024 lineup
ACL will return to Zilker Park the weekends of Friday, Oct. 4-Sunday, Oct. 6 and Friday, Oct. 11-Sunday, Oct. 13 — we want your help guessing who will be there.
April 22, 2024
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Laura Figi
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History
The history behind Eeyore’s Birthday Party in Austin, TX
This weird Austin festivals celebrated the gloomy donkey from A.A. Milne’s “Winnie the Pooh” series.
April 22, 2024
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Vagney Hampshire
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Culture
19 local gift ideas to celebrate motherhood
April 16, 2024
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Staff
Crystal clear water with rock overhang, and hills in the background at Bull Creek Park.
Play
One, two, tree: 22 parks to visit in Austin
We’re highlighting the 22 best parks that Austin, TX has to offer — complete with swimming holes, pickleball courts, and playgrounds.
April 16, 2024
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STAFF
A top-down view of a laptop sitting on a table with an open notebook and pen sitting on top of it. Next to the laptop is a latte in a mug atop a white saucer. The latte has a foam heart on top.
Culture
Read the winning poem from our 2024 poetry contest
We’re ready to announce our winner out of five finalists — read our winner here.
April 16, 2024
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Brianna Williams
A spread of cheese, spices, crackers, tomatoes, and sauces on a leaf from above.
Events
Cheese and South Asian flavors unite in new event series
Rasam & Cheese will bring former Dai Due chef Deepa Shridhar and former Antonelli’s Cheese Shop employee Alex Palomo together for tastings.
April 12, 2024
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Laura Figi
People sit on a blanket wearing kimono in a sunken green area of the park, surrounded by sidewalks and pathways.
City
Taniguchi Park now open in Mueller neighborhood
The park is named after Japanese immigrant Isamu Taniguchi, who is credited with creating parts of Zilker Botanical Garden.
April 10, 2024
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Laura Figi
A red convertible drives down the street for the Red Poppy Festival with a state behind it.
Festivals
The Red Poppy Festival: In bloom April 26-April 28.
The family-friendly event celebrates Georgetown’s century-old history with the red flower and features a parade, car show, and live music.
April 8, 2024
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Michael Beausoleil
A spaceman kite floating facing down in front of a sky filled with dozens of other kites.
Events
A brief history of Austin’s ABC Kite Fest
The ABC Kite Fest — originally called the Kite Tournament — has been an Austin staple for almost a century, providing free fun for kids and adults alike.
April 4, 2024
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Laura Figi
A close-up photo of pasta on a white plate, sprinkled with green leaves and lemon zest.
Food
Austin restaurants earn multiple national accolades this week
The Capital City earned six recognitions in Food & Wine’s Global Tastemakers Awards, plus a James Beard finalist spot.
April 3, 2024
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London Gibson
Krissy Teegerstrom stands in front of her body of work at Yard Dog Gallery, with a few people enjoying the work behind her.
Culture
Artist spotlight: Krissy Teegerstrom says “Suit Yourself”
Teegerstrom’s work is the result of “visions” that have led to her own gallery showcases, selling art to Urban Outfitters, and designing for Phoebe Bridgers’s team.
April 2, 2024
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Laura Figi
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Daniel Sahad singing passionately into a microphone with his head to the sky, wearing a white suit with fringe, snake decals, and flower decals.
Culture
Celebrate Daniel Sahad’s legacy at Nané Day 2024
Nané will take the stage for the first time since 2022 in celebration of their frontrunner’s life, legacy, and music at Empire Garage.
March 29, 2024
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Laura Figi
To the left, a cake with ombre blue and white layers has an elaborate white chocolate sculpture on top of it, which is stringy and spine-like. To the right, the real sculpture hangs in the lobby of the Blanton Museum, which is lined with ombre blue and white tile on the walls.
Events
The Blanton Bake-Off is back: here’s how to enter your confections
The annual competition allows amateur, professional, and kid bakers to recreate the museum’s artworks in the form of sweets.
March 28, 2024
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London Gibson
To the left, a group of children stand on the Paramount's stage, in matching blue shirts and mid-dance. To the right, crowds of spectators watch them inside the historic theater.
Events
Summer’s calling: here are 12 great summer camps in the Austin area
Kids can learn about outdoor skills, robotics, and more at camps across the Austin area.
March 27, 2024
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London Gibson
A crowd of people sitting on picnic blankets faces toward a stage, not seen in the photo. Behind them, the Galleria shops are in the background.
Events
Bob Schneider, Kody West to perform at Hill Country Galleria’s Saturday Night Concert Series
The free summer concert series takes place on the central lawn inside the Bee Cave shopping center.
March 26, 2024
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London Gibson
A spread of sashimi dishes from above on a dark wooden table, surrounded by cocktails, beer, a glass of wine, dishes of soy sauce and plates with chopsticks on top.
Food
18 places to get sushi in the Austin area
Whether you’re looking for omakase, sake pairings, a sushi conveyor belt, a whimsical interior, or an “Ahi Tower,” we’ve got the restaurant for you.
March 25, 2024
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Laura Figi
A graffiti-covered building as seen from above with a sign reading "Holey Moley" and a billboard reading "like golf but fun!"
Entertainment
Holey Moley: a new mini-golf entertainment venue is now open in Austin
This Australia-based entertainment space features three putt-putt courses, karaoke rooms, a full bar, and a highly Instagrammable space.
March 22, 2024
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Laura Figi
A theater lit with blue and purple lights with a crowd of people looking toward a stage, which has the letters "TEDxUTAustin" on top.
Culture
TEDxUTAustin brings nine prominent locals to the stage
The annual conference is in its seventh year, bringing Austinites like conservationist Merlin Tuttle, chef Kareem El-Ghayesh, and P. Terry’s co-founder Kathy Terry to the stage.
March 21, 2024
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Laura Figi
In the foreground to the right, a hand holds a mostly empty glass of white wine. In the background, other glasses of wine sit on a table next to a piece of paper with a chart mapping the profile of that wine's elements.
Culture
Learning locally: Our experiences trying some of Austin’s best classes
Follow along as we take advantage of all the educational fun the Capital City has to offer.
March 20, 2024
Malin the troll against a background of trees, with several children climbing on her.
Travel and Outdoors
Meet Pease Park’s 18-ft Thomas Dambo troll
The new troll, named Malin, is the 129th installation by the artist and sits at the park for all humans and animals alike to enjoy.
March 19, 2024
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Laura Figi
The Paramount Theater sign, as seen from the street below.
Events
All the Austin comics at Moontower Comedy Festival 2024
Before you get your laughs on at this annual April festival, we wanted to tell you about some of the comedians that call ATX home.
March 19, 2024
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Laura Figi
Kelly Wourms pulls a cardboard box out of a bike with a container on the front of it, ready to hand it to people living in an encampment behind him.
Culture
Austin Bicycle Meals rallies cyclists to deliver meals to Austinites experiencing homelessness
Since launching in Austin in 2021, the group has grown to distribute ~450 meals per month.
March 18, 2024
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London Gibson
A side-view of the Antone's sign against the skyline, reading "SXSW 2024"
Culture
That’s a wrap: SXSW 2024 film and innovation awards
SXSW 2024 is coming to a close, so we wanted to share a few of the most special moments, innovations, and films that came to town this year.
March 15, 2024
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Laura Figi
A stack of books on a wooden porch swing.
Education
How to submit to our 2024 poetry contest
It’s National Poetry Month, and our readers are invited to submit original poems in a special ATXtoday contest.
March 14, 2024
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Sarah Leonhardt
A map of Austin with orange squares showing Zilker Park, the Austin Convention Center, The Long Center, and the Texas Capitol.
Real Estate
How well do you know the map of Austin?
We’ve got a game for you — test your knowledge of how well you know Austin venues by the address alone.
March 11, 2024
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Laura Figi
Four dancers pose amid a gothic-inspired set featuring candles and moody lighting.
Events
Ballet Austin to premiere original work, “Stephen Mills’ POE / A Tale of Madness,” this month
Dig into the background of the gothic-inspired production.
March 8, 2024
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London Gibson
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Culture
Turn the “Sound ON!” for the launch of ATXN’s newest music series
The series will premiere with artist Chief Cleopatra, followed by episodes with Brother Thunder, Moving Panoramas, and Tomar & the FCs.
March 7, 2024
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Laura Figi
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A band on stage, as seen from the front row to the left. Above the musicians, a tan shade cover looms.
Events
32 ways to do SXSW for free in 2024
From dozens of free live concerts to days of packed, no-cost panels, there are plenty of ways to enjoy the major festival without a badge.
March 6, 2024
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London Gibson
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