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Capital Metro’s Project Connect

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Austinites voted in favor of Proposition A, which approves the City’s property tax rate and dedicates 8.75 cents of the operations and maintenance portion of the tax rate for Project Connect, Capital Metro’s $7.1 billion public transit plan. It’s Go Time! Capital Metro’s Project Connect is a transformational expansion of the region’s public transit system, and it’s designed to improve access to essential jobs, health care, and education – making our communities more livable, equitable, and sustainable. Austin voters have chosen to approve the City of Austin’s Proposition B. The proposition…

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[ Review ] REDUNDANT NATURE (THE LEFTOVERS)with Steven Canham

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release date January 31st, 2020 by Artstrada Magazine Steve Canham approached the crue to warn us of an impending sonic bludgeoning he planned to release upon the earth and of course he had our ear. Both ears in fact. You may remember ……We had interviewed Steven on his former great project: Nosferatu Gore Noir Edition Soundtrack We were lucky to survive our review of 3 remixes from Cynical Existence (Sweden), Nemion of Austin Texas Land and Bloody Knives also from the ATX. 2 Instrumentals and Vocal and extended versions were…

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UPCOMING ARTS EVENTS

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Austin Chamber Music Center Various locations. 512-454-0026, austinchambermusic.org. Sept. 28-29: “Beauty on Water” Nov. 2-3: “Nostrovia” Jan. 18-19: “It’s All Greek to Me” March 1-2, 2019: “East Meets West” April 26-27: “The Melting Pot” Austin Classical Guitar Various locations. 512-300-2247. austinclassicalguitar.org. Sept. 22: Ana Vidovic Oct. 21: Vicente Amigo Nov. 10-11: Kazuhito Yamashita Jan. 26: Irina Kulikova March 2: Bandini-Chiacchiaretta Tango Duo April 6: Oliver Rajamani’s Flamenco India with Jerónimo Maya April 27: Kupinski Duo RELATED: Classical guitarist Matthew Hinsley named Texas Citizen of the Year Austin Film Society Cinema (highlights) 6406 N I-35…

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Hyperloop Austin To San Antonio?

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Virgin Hyperloop One   Hyperloop confirmed as potential option for Dallas-Fort Worth corridor; is SA next? The proposed Texas train system was submitted by a team known as the “Texas Triangle.” The team is appropriately named, since the route would potentially cover Dallas to Laredo to Houston and several major cities in between. The good news for San Antonio? The travel times to major Texas cities could get majorly slashed. New travel times if the train system gets built are: Dallas – Houston: 46 minutes Dallas – Austin: 19 minutes…

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LIBERTY LUNCH AUSTIN TX

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LIBERTY LUNCH  Liberty Lunch was a live-music venue at 405 W. 2nd Street in Austin, Texas. It was rumored to have been called Liberty Lunch in the 1940s as an eatery, perhaps reflecting the World War II Liberty Bonds and patriotic sentiment. It was a former lumberyard in the 20’s and 30’s owned by the now defunct Calcasieu Lumber Company and had been long abandoned. In the early years of Austin, the space was a wagon yard for the adjacent general store and livery stable. There were no signs that a…

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BITES

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ART|MOTO|BITES|NITES|UNIQUE WHAT THE FUCK SHOULD I MAKE FOR DINNER? WHERE THE FUCK SHOULD I GO TO EAT?   40 iconic and modern classic takeout dishes from Austin restaurants   COCKTAILS FOR THE COLORADO PHOTO: BRAZOS HALL FB Ongoing AFTERNOON HIGH TEA Every Sunday afternoon, this Downtown cafe transforms into a Victorian tea room with plenty of brewed teas, dainty finger sandwiches, and delectable desserts. Hours by appointment. Sundays. Cafe Ruckus, 409 W. Second, 512/476-7825. $30.info@caferuckus.com, www.caferuckus.com ALL-DAY HAPPY HOUR $9 selected saké carafes. Wednesdays, 11am-10pm. Lucky Robot Japanese Kitchen, 1303…

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NITES

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AUSTIN- I NEED TO DANCE TONIGHT   Austin meanwhile in Dallas. . . meanwhile in Houston. . . meanwhile in San Antonio. . . BEST NIGHTCLUBS OF ALL TIME      Tunnel City: New York Address: 220 12th Ave. Status: Closed Website: n/a Berghain City: Berlin Address: Rüdersdorfer Straße 70 Status: Open Website: berghain.de Space Miami City: Miami Address: 34 Northeast 11th St. Status: Open Website: clubspace.com Limelight City: New York Address: 47 West 20th St. Status: Closed Website: n/a Tootsies Orchid Lounge City: Nashville Address: 422 Broadway Status: Open…

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UNIQUE

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HOSTEL WORLD 36,000 properties, 170 countries • Over 10 million verified guest reviews • 24/7 customer service       Austin Nature and Science Center (512-974-3888, 301 Nature Center Dr., Austin, TX 78746, http://www.ci.austin.tx.us/ansc/)   This center provides a place for visitors of all ages to enjoy nature exhibits and educational programs. In one of the wildlife exhibits, you can even meet a coyote and a red-tailed hawk! Other fun attractions are the Dino Pit, an outdoor paleontology exhibit that allow the experience of a dig site, and the Naturalist Trade…

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Austin Food + Wine Festival – April 27-29, 2018

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Austin Food + Wine Festival – April 27-29, 2018 – Austin, TX Tickets now on Sale! NEED A HOTEL? Hotels to offer ticket holders discounted hotel rates over the festival weekend. When you book your hotel room through us, $2 per room night goes to Kids In a New Groove. Inventory is limited, so head to our hotel page to reserve your room now before they’re gone! 2018 Dates & Locations Hotels How To Stay Informed Sustainability I Have A Question That Isn’t Answered Here. Now What? 2018 Box Office Hours &…

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The Black Angels American psychedelic rock band Austin, Texas

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The Black Angels are an American psychedelic rock band from Austin, Texas.[1] They have released four studio albums and one compilation album. Their name is derived from the Velvet Underground song “The Black Angel’s Death Song“. Formed in May 2004, the Black Angels took their name from the Velvet Underground song “The Black Angel’s Death Song“. In 2005, the Black Angels were featured on a dual-disc compilation album of psychedelic music called Psychedelica Vol. 1 from Northern Star Records. This, along with the growing popularity of their MySpace page, gave the band a jump in popularity in the underground scene. The group’s debut…

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Rollerslizz: Skate For Your Mate

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Rollerslizz: Skate For Your Mate from Roller Slizz on Vimeo. Rollerslizz: Skate For Your Mate Uploaded by Roller Slizz Sunday, November 18, 2012 at 1:47 PM EST via Final Cut Pro #captive #captivetheband #Rusty Kelley #Kirkomatic #Joe Robinson Girl’s Handwriting Productions, LLC was founded in 2011 by Geo Robinson in anticipation of producing a pilot for a comedy serial entitled, “Rollerslizz: Skate For Your Mate,” filmed in Austin, TX. Geo has since gone on to produce additional films and video content for the web mostly in Austin and around Texas. shocker:…

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Contemporary Art 101 Lecture Series and Classes

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Contemporary Art 101 is a Members-only art history lecture series at the Art School. This spring, we are delighted to continue this wildly popular series with Dr. Kate Green, featuring eye-opening lectures on various topics in contemporary art since the 1990s. Contemporary Art 101 is available in both a daytime and evening session. Both series start February 2. Space is limited! Please register for the full course of seven lectures online at the links below or by phone at 512 458 8191. You may also email membership@thecontemporaryaustin.org with questions or…

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‘ALFRESCO’ BITES IN AUSTIN ! A – to – Z

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*Apis. 23526 Texas 71, Spicewood. 512-436-8918, apisrestaurant.com. Not many of the Top 10 restaurants in the Austin area offer outdoor seating. And only one that does has a view of the Hill Country. Austin Beer Garden Brewing Co. 1305 W. Oltorf St. 512-298-2242,theabgb.com. A casual, straightforward pizza-and-beer joint with a South Austin soul and an abundance of outdoor seating. *Barley Swine. 6555 Burnet Road. 512-394-8150, barleyswine.com. Not only is the patio at Barley Swine’s North Austin location perfect for dinner, it’s also a great place to get discounted plates and…

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Austin’s NLand Surf Park

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Austin’s NLand Surf Park  THE COOLEST JOBS IN AUSTIN ARE AT NLAND SURF PARK. WE’RE HIRING SURF GUIDES FOR THE 2017 SEASON, WITH A TRAINING SESSION FOR NEW RECRUITS FEBRUARY 17-21 AT AN OFF-SITE FACILITY IN AUSTIN. CLICK HERE TO APPLY. NLAND IS CURRENTLY CLOSED.   For more info, check out their website right here. For an hour session, surf passes will range from $60-$90 (Which include a surfboard). If you want to to surf the outside, more critical section of the wave, the “Reef Wave” as they refer to it, that’s…

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Elevated transportation system proposed for Austin

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Austin TRAFFIC… It really sucks… Local residents are asking for more creative solutions to fix Austin’s growing traffic problems. Travis County Commissioner Brigid Shea recently called on local leaders to look for answers. Shea says she wants to see an elevated transportation system in Austin.   Austin council endorses $720 million road plan and a homestead break 8 talks with big ideas for our roadways Other cities across the World also have their own ideas!  The proposed SkyCycle in London. (Courtesy of Foster + Partners) A proposed Los Angeles Strategy (above)…

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