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Culture
All the Austin-based musicians performing at ACL 2025
Put a few local musicians on your must-see list for ACL 2025 and you may just find a new favorite to put on your playlist.
September 04, 2025 02:46 PM
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Laura Figi
A man and a woman sitting on a red couch, facing each other and smiling. The man is holding a violin in his lap.
Culture
New Austin group aims to bring the party to jazz and chamber music
ATX Chamber Music and Jazz will launch its inaugural season next month — here’s what to know.
September 18, 2023
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London Gibson
Someone holding an ice cream sandwich in front of the ACL Eats sign.
Events
The 2023 ACL Eats menu is here, and there are a lot of firsts
This year’s festival will serve general admission cocktails for the first time, host 50 food vendors, 26 market vendors, and create an ACL Sweets area.
September 15, 2023
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Laura Figi
A stack of books on a black table, with a bookmark in the foreground reading "Texas Book Festival 2023"
Events
Star-studded Texas Book Festival lineup announced
See big names like Stacey Abrams, Roxane Gay, and Abraham Verghese at this year’s festival.
September 14, 2023
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London Gibson
New signs at the intersection of 10th Street and Red River Street.
City
Red River Cultural District unveils fresh set of signs and banners
Historic entertainment district Red River Cultural District just got a makeover in the form of bespoke signage from East 7th Street to East 12th Street.
September 13, 2023
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Laura Figi
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Business
Dozens of AI experts to speak at Austin’s Applied Intelligence Live! conference
Tech fans and employees might enjoy this two-day event devoted to all things artificial intelligence.
September 12, 2023
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London Gibson
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Real Estate
A peek inside the 37th annual AIA Austin Homes Tour
This year’s AIA Austin Homes Tour will feature nine homes, all new or newly renovated, from local architects.
September 7, 2023
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Laura Figi
A painting of a cat coming out of a toothpaste tube.
Entertainment
New York-based artist opens “absurd” mini residency in East Austin gallery
Artist Patrick Quinn’s residency — called “Lightning is an Angry Rainbow” — is now open as McLennon Pen Co. Gallery’s first Artist-in-Residence
September 7, 2023
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Laura Figi
A photo looking at the skyline from the Loren's rooftop deck.
Arts
A Christie’s residency is en route to Austin
Work from world-famous artists including Keith Haring, Frank Stella, and Roy Lichtenstein will be on display for all to see.
September 5, 2023
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Laura Figi
A shot of the SXSW stage from the crowd.
Events
First round of SXSW 2024 speakers announced
The first SXSW 2024 schedule drop focuses in on artificial intelligence, including panels with Grimes, Rosario Dawson, Alex Cooper, Peter Deng, and Tim Ferris.
August 30, 2023
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Laura Figi
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Culture
ATXtoday readers give advice to incoming college freshmen
We asked and you delivered. Here’s your advice for the ~20,000 freshmen starting their college careers in Austin.
August 23, 2023
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London Gibson
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Food
23 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.
January 29, 2025
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Laura Figi
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History
You’ve heard of Groundhog Day — but what about Armadillo Day?
We do things a little differently in the Lone Star State.
January 29, 2025
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London Gibson
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Culture
What will Austin, Texas be like in the 22nd century?
We asked ChatGPT to predict Austin’s future — here’s what the chatbot sees in its crystal ball.
January 28, 2025
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Morgan O’Neal
Rendering of Luminary's pool, which is covered in greenery like trees, bushes, and flowers. The L-shaped pool is surrounded by beige tiles, and an awning covered with greenery provides some shade on the deck and in the pool. Luminary stands tall in the background.
Real Estate
First look inside Luminary: Downtown Austin’s newest luxury condo
Luminary’s sales office is open, debuting the first condos to hit the Downtown market in three years.
January 28, 2025
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Morgan O’Neal
A historic stone building with castle-like features and a Texas flag on its tower, surrounded by trees and greenery. A sign in front reads "Elisabet Ney Museum, 304 East 44th Street," with hours listed as Wednesday–Sunday, 12 p.m.–5 p.m.
Austin Parks Foundation grants $600,000 to park improvement
The longstanding partnership between ACL and Austin Parks Foundation has generated millions of dollars toward caring for the Capital City’s public spaces.
January 27, 2025
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Laura Figi
Looking up to the sky, the image frames eight of the new, petal-shaped structures that make up the canopy at the Blanton Museum of Art. They're painted white and filled with little holes, giving the impression of a starry sky.
Live
Austin’s most iconic landmarks
Consider these landmarks our Hollywood signs.
January 27, 2025
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Laura Figi
A stylish lounge area in a modern interior space. The room features a curved burnt orange sectional sofa adorned with purple and dark blue accent pillows, placed on a patterned rug. A small round table with a flower arrangement and two wooden stools complete the setup. A vibrant piece of art depicting an abstract burst of light hangs on the textured wall behind the sofa. To the right, a staircase with dark wood steps leads to an upper level, and the space is warmly lit with recessed lighting.
Travel and Outdoors
Inside W Austin’s multi-million dollar renovations
The 2nd Street District hotel boasts redesigned rooms, a new restaurant, a coffee shop, and a reservation-only cocktail bar.
January 24, 2025
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Morgan O’Neal
An art gallery, with several walls of art layered in the frame. In the foreground, a large square artwork depicts a peaceful scene of trees and sky reflected in water. In the background, three artworks hang side-by-side and show a girl's head centered among varying patterns. To the right, more artworks are visible hanging above a bookshelf.
Culture
12 Austin galleries showcasing stunning artwork
Next time you’re in need of artistic inspiration, check out the work of local and global artists at these Austin art galleries.
January 24, 2025
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London Gibson
The Texas Capitol when it was completed, with bare grounds stretching in front of it.
City
Take a peek into how Austin life looked in 1925
Step into the Wayback Machine — you’d be surprised at just how similar modern life in the Capital City is to the way Austinites lived in 1925.
January 23, 2025
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Laura Figi
A spacious outdoor seating area at Freddo ATX, featuring wooden picnic tables under a canopy of large oak trees adorned with string lights. A white sign with the cafe’s logo is prominently displayed near the entrance, and patio heaters are scattered throughout the space for comfort. A fence encloses the area, with views of nearby buildings and parked cars beyond.
Food
Freddo ATX debuts new renovations and menu
We’re calling it now — the coffee shop in a historic home is about to be one of our favorite hangouts.
January 23, 2025
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Laura Figi