I Live Here I Give Here Executive Director Piper Stege Nelson was named one of the BBC’s Top 100 Women in 2021. | Photo via I Live Here I Give Here
Here in Austin, we like to keep it local, especially on Amplify Austin Day.
This year, I Live Here I Give Here invites residents across the seven-county Central Texas area to give back to 750+ local nonprofits — 106 more than last year — over a 24-hour period.
Here’s how it works: Folks search for a nonprofit or category — think animal services, healthcare, arts, environmentalism, and much more — they’re passionate about and donate at least $5. Community members can also become Fundraiser Champions and companies can set up Business Fundraisers.
Keep an eye out for signs like this ahead of Amplify Austin Day.
Photo by Christine St. Laurent via I Live Here I Give Here
This year’s goal is to raise $10 million from 6 p.m. on Wednesday, March 5 to 6 p.m. on Thursday, March 6, but early giving is open now. We spoke with I Live Here I Give Here Executive Director Piper Stege Nelson about how the Austin community can find and support causes they care about.
I-35 Series | 7:30 | The Moody Center | $72+ | Cheer for the Spurs as they face off against the Detroit Pistons in Austin.
DeadEye | 8 p.m. | Regal Rooms | $20+ | This Grateful Dead tribute band will jam out to all the hits.
Saturday, Feb. 22
Joining All Musicians Launch Party + Music Showcase | 11 a.m.-11 p.m. | Central Machine Works | Cost of purchase | Listen to local live music, engage in industry panels, and network with folks in Austin’s music community at this all-day event.
“Nunsense: The Mega-Musical” | Saturday, Feb. 22-Sunday, Feb. 23 | Times vary | Mary Moody Northen Theatre | $30+ | Follow the Little Sisters of Hoboken as they raise money for their convent in this comedy musical.
Tom Segura | 7 p.m. | The Moody Center | $31+ | The Austin-based comedian will perform his “Come Together” tour in support of nonprofit World Central Kitchen.
Sunday, Feb. 23
Yoga in the Beerhall | 10-11 a.m. | Central Machine Works | Cost of purchase | Bring your own mat to flow through an all-levels Vinyasa class before enjoying brunch and drink specials.
Want to voice your thoughts on the city’s budget? Residents are invited to attend the new “Your Budget, Your Priorities: Community Conversations with T.C. Broadnax” meetings to engage. The first meeting takes place at 6:30 p.m. on Monday, Feb. 24 at McNeil High School.
Festival
Get ready to rock — musicians Benson Boone and Megan Moroney will headline RollingStone’s Future of Music showcase from Tuesday, March 11 to Friday, March 14 at SXSW. The concert series is open to all SXSW badgeholders and the public — RSVP here.
Ranked
We have the technology. Austin is the No. 5 smartest city for smart infrastructure and connectivity, tech job markets, and sustainable and green initiatives, according to a study from CoworkingCafe. Austin was sandwiched between D.C. and Seattle, with San Francisco on top.
Tech
Austin-based semiconductor company Silicon Laboratories Inc. secured a $23 million grant from the Texas Semiconductor Innovation Fund. The money will be used to build a new research and development lab in town. (Austin Business Journal)
Edu
The 24th annual STEM Girls Day — a free event geared toward education and demonstration for kids — is this Saturday, Feb. 22. More than 10,000 kids are expected to attend from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. on the UT campus.
Asked
City Editors Figi + Morgan are going to SXSW and they want to know what type of coverage you’d like to see. Guides, free events, interviews, and personalized recommendations are all on the table. Share your thoughts.
Sports
The Spurs’ Victor Wembanyama is out for the season after his diagnosis of deep vein thrombosis in his right shoulder. Get the biggest stories every day from the local experts of the San Antonio Spurs with Locked On’s daily podcasts.
Try This
Shake things up with a trip to the Deep Eddy Vodka Tasting Room. Book a tasting or experience, and stick around to try their amazing cocktails. Don’t forget to do a little shopping while you’re there.*
Business
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Community
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Restoration improvements include structural repairs, roof replacement, window + door repairs, and lighting. | Photo via Austin Parks Foundation
The cabin — which was built in 1863 by the first Black Austin City Council member Henry Green Madison for his wife and nine children — is in the midst of a restoration process through a partnership between Austin Parks Foundation and the city’s Parks and Recreation Department that was announced in 2023.
Over the next few months, the cabin will be disassembled and restored at a warehouse. Once the necessary work is complete, it will be reassembled in Rosewood Park and open to the public.
Some fun facts about the cabin:
It was originally built at 807 E. 11th St.
The cabin was donated to the city in 1973.
It was designated a Texas Historical Marker in 1974 and City of Austin Landmark in 1976.
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