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Read local: Books written by authors from Austin
Don’t forget to treat your shelf by picking up a new read — or two or three — that was written by your neighbor.
January 22, 2026 02:00 PM
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Laura Figi
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Food
Everything you need to know about ATXtoday’s Drink Up Month
Drink Up Month is all about celebrating the beverage industry in Austin. From cocktails to coffee to beer, there’s a drink in the Capital City for everyone.
June 30, 2023
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London Gibson
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Get an inside look at Hollywood through iconic movie art
“Drawing the Motion Picture: Production Art and Storyboards” is on view at the Harry Ransom Center, now through Sunday, July 16.
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Culture
The Moody Center debuts “Tempo” art walking tour
The music venue is practically an art gallery, so the Moody Center wants to treat it like one.
June 27, 2023
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Laura Figi
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Culture
Austinites open lemonade stands to support local nonprofit Foster Village
Foster Village’s annual summer fundraiser “Growing the Village is Sweet” is underway. Here’s how to participate.
June 26, 2023
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London Gibson
The Paramount Theater sign, as seen from the street below.
Culture
The mysterious vanishing of the Paramount Theatre’s 1930s-era sign
The Paramount Theatre sign we know and love is a recreation of a 1930s era sign that mysteriously disappeared in the 1960s.
June 26, 2023
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London Gibson
Isabel Torrealba and Iliana de la Vega smile while working with a mortar and pestle.
Food
Eat your way through Mexico with El Naranjo Chef Iliana de la Vega’s cultural culinary tours
The James Beard Award-winning El Naranjo chef — and master of Mexican cuisine — will host special menus inspired by different regions in Mexico and destination tastings in the next year.
June 19, 2023
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Laura Figi
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🎭 Hot play alert: “Noises Off,” a hilarious play-within-a-play at ZACH Theatre
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The exterior of a Vietnames church at Camp Lucy.
Culture
She found her passion through a rom-com. Then, she lived one.
Wedding planning helped Kim Hanks, co-owner of Camp Lucy and Whim Hospitality, both build a business in Dripping Springs and find her husband.
June 19, 2023
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London Gibson
A view of the Henry Green Madison Cabin, which sits behind a large tree.
City
The Henry Green Madison Cabin’s restoration project is underway
The Henry Green Madison Cabin will undergo a renovation project to the tune of at least $85,000 to preserve the site for future generations.
June 15, 2023
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Laura Figi
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13 ways to celebrate Juneteenth in Austin
From festivals to panels and Black-led markets, here are more than a dozen ways to commemorate Juneteenth in Austin this weekend.
June 14, 2023
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London Gibson
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Recycling your Christmas tree in Austin, TX
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What you didn’t know about Austin’s bat colony
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A group of people gather outdoors in a wooded area, sitting and chatting in front of a large, colorful, hand-painted banner that reads "Happy Birthday Eeyore." The banner is filled with vibrant, abstract art and patterns. Some people have body paint, and a decorated bicycle is leaned against a tree. The setting is festive and communal, with a creative, artsy vibe.
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The history behind Eeyore’s Birthday Party in Austin, TX
This weird Austin festival celebrates the gloomy donkey from A.A. Milne’s “Winnie the Pooh” series.
April 22, 2025
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The cast of "Love & Death," including Krysten Ritter, Elizabeth Olsen, Lily Rabe, and Jesse Plemons, stand in choir robes and hold hymnals while singing.
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Movies and TV shows that were filmed in Austin
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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.
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Summer’s calling: Here are 16 great summer camps in the Austin area
Arts, athletics, outdoors + more — we’ve rounded up epic summer camps for kiddos to participate in during sunshine season.
March 21, 2025
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London Gibson
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Calling all pet owners: Austin’s dog-friendly guide
Explore these dog-friendly places in Austin, from places to eat, drink, shop, exercise, and stay the night.
February 25, 2025
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A vibrant display of the Trail of Lights entrance, adorned with multicolored string lights forming a tunnel effect and sparkling star decorations. The illuminated sign reads "Trail of Lights" in bold golden letters, surrounded by festive holiday cheer, with silhouetted visitors gathered below.
City
The history of Austin’s 60-year-old Trail of Lights
The beloved local tradition has taken multiple different forms over the years, and was once called “Yule Fest.”
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