It’s easy to say we love Austin’s live music scene, but Black Fret is actually doing something for local musicians. $150,000 worth of something. At the second annual Black Ball Gala, Friday night at The Paramount Theatre, non-profit Black Fret awarded grants to 20 musicians, for a total of $150,000 in grant dollars. Ten major grant winners […]
Amplify Austin Announces Bold Goal for Next 24 Hours of Giving
Amplify Austin, the annual 24-hour campaign to raise funds for hundreds of local non-profits, has announced their goal for 2016. Between 6 p.m. on March 8, 2016 and 6 p.m. on March 9, 2016, Amplify Austin is encouraging donors to give a total of
Making Austin the Best Imaginable Through Evolve Austin
Let’s start with agreeing that we love Austin. We all want to make our city the best Austin imaginable, right? What if I told you it can be done, with the help of each and every one of us? There are major issues plaguing the city that one individual can’t fix alone. But with all of us […]
Austin Music Foundation Empowers Local Artists
Though the typical Austinite may never see it, there is much more to Austin’s vibrant musicians than late night shows and the latest hustle. Austin Music Foundation is one of the few local non-profits that support local musicians, so they can continue to rock our musical worlds. Although I knew of Austin Music Foundation, I was amazed to discover just […]
Austin Dog Alliance Changes Lives With Dog Therapy
Guest article by Angela Bowers There’s a reason we say a dog is man’s best friend. Austin Dog Alliance, a non-profit based in Cedar Park, trains and coordinates therapy teams consisting of a dog and its owner. These volunteer teams work with special needs patients, as well as nursing homes and elementary schools. Oh, and […]
Arts, Athleticism Shine with Blue Lapis Light Performances
For some, hitting the dance floor can be challenging. Imagine executing those same moves while hanging in air. Now, take that scenario to the side of a downtown building, underneath the I-35 bridge, or suspended from 25-foot high scaffolding. Welcome to the world of Austin’s Blue Lapis Light. Blue Lapis Light is a site-specific dance […]
Casa Marianella, Haven Across the Street and Around the World
If you’re not a native Austinite, can you remember when you first moved to the city known for keeping it weird? During your initial explorations, were you perturbed by everyone’s obsession with bats, desperate for a breakfast that didn’t come wrapped in a tortilla, or so overcome by heat and humidity that all you wanted to […]
Love the Outdoors? Want to Meet People? Try EPIC
One of the best ways to make connections in any city is to find folks who share your passion. If you love Austin’s outdoor lifestyle, meeting up with EPIC may be the path to finding a new circle of friends. They’ll also guide you to Austin’s newest trail.
Inside Books Project Works to Free Minds of Texas Prisoners
It looks like a private library. Shelves of used books line the length of a wall and a U-shaped area across the room. A giant colorful planet is painted on another wall. People are quiet and studious. This is not your average library, however, and people aren’t here to study. This is where a non-profit called Inside […]
The SIMS Foundation Marks 20 Years of Mental Health Service for Musicians
Guest article by Emily Burns Twenty years ago, the SIMS Foundation opened its doors to a community in need. Born from tragedy, the foundation was created after the devastating suicide of Sims Ellison, the bassist for local band Pariah. Ellison battled severe depression for many years and was unable to receive the help he needed. It […]
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