The Baker Center Becomes a Model for Preservation – and a Life Raft for Austin’s Creative Class
Saving a building, building a community
Featured
Meet Helena Crevar, the Austin-Based Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Star Taking the Sport by Storm
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In Memoriam: James Magnuson
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Austin’s Filmmakers Make It to the Oscars
Ethan Hawke, Greg Kwedar are heading to the Academy Awards
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News
The Week’s Biggest News in Brief
AISD receives funding for breakfast in the classroom, Austinites prepare for cold weather, and more of the week’s headlines
In a Building Dedicated to Preservation, the League of Women Voters Is Preserving Democracy
How the community’s energy is helping to power the Austin chapter’s mission to save the vote
Austin’s Evolving Native American Cultural Center
The community is growing. But for now, they lack a permanent home.
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Music
A New Home Expands the Sound of Possibility for Austin Classical Guitar
Executive Director Matthew Hinsley on room to grow, a dedicated performance space, and more perks of Baker Center life
Songwriter Brian Rise Travels Through Time and Musicians
Local artist weaves Austin players, global genres at Batch Jan. 31
Arts + Culture
Film Preservationists Share a Space and a Goal
The American Genre Film Archive and the Texas Archive of the Moving Image talk about the benefits of being officemates
The Coffee Ambassador
With coffee shop Terrible Love, and his new wine bar, Brian Knowles has become the welcome committee for the Baker Center
Screens
Return to Silent Hill Review: Sequel Speedruns the Superior Original
Pyramid Head is back for a belated and unimpressive second trip to the cursed town
H Is for Hawk Review: Birds of a Feather
In this adaptation of Helen Macdonald’s memoir, a grieving academic forges a bond with a goshawk
Ink and Celluloid in the Press Room
Travis Smith is preserving the art, history, and craft of film ads in the Baker Center
In Cold Light Review: On the Run From Family
Maika Monroe and Troy Kotsur are left in the mush in this inert crime flick
Food
Koko’s Returns Bigger and Bolder
South Lamar’s new beer hall leans into sports, schnitzel, salads, and screens
A Retro Diner in a Fast-Changing Neighborhood
Lynny’s offers excellent biscuits and embraces East 12th’s unique identity
First Look: Five O Four
Honduran-Creole food truck specializes in Central American cuisine, with a Louisiana twist
ColumnS
Qmmunity: Answer the Call for Queerportunities
Queer Austin orgs and projects are opening their applications, but deadlines are approaching!
Day Trips: Denman Estate Park, San Antonio
A colorful Korean pavilion is the centerpiece of this Alamo City park
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