Miyazaki, Hot Boys, Jane Austen Improv, and More Recommended Events
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July 12, 2024 Arts Feature by James Scott
With the Live Music Fund Off the Ground, Commission Brainstorms More Marketing Initiatives
Could a Local Entertainment Promotion Fund take off?
"...the most innovative programs in the country for the sustainability of live music.”..."
June 5, 2024 Music Post by Carys Anderson
Earth Day, Record Store Day, and More Recommended Events
Go green in a number of ways this week
"...demos, a vegetable omakase experience, and symposium conversations on sustainability and seasonality. – Kimberley Jones Record Store Day..."
April 19, 2024 Arts Feature by James Scott
Squirrel Fest, a Bidi Bidi Birthday, and More Community Events
Plan your week with some of our recommended happenings around town
"...artists/Mutiny Market pop-up-trepreneurs Mikaela Friedman and Courtney Keville. These sustainability sirens bring to life a spring fashion show full..."
April 12, 2024 Arts Feature by James Scott
New Report Quantifies How Racism Impacts Black Austinites
And demands action from city government
"...and Economics, Employment and Education, Health and Wellness, Neighborhood Sustainability, and Community Safety. A collaboration between the nonprofit Measure..."
March 29, 2024 News Post by Naina Srivastava
Queer Comedy, a Goth Market, and More Community Events
Recommended happenings for your calendar's approval
"...policymakers, and more gather to chew over accessibility, affordability, sustainability, and wellness. Sweetening the deal? All day you’ll be..."
March 15, 2024 Arts Feature by James Scott
SXSW Panels Explore What’s Next for Sustainable Food
How to transition from “eco-depressed” to “making regenerative living sexy”
"...including organic and regenerative, is critical to ensuring the sustainability of our food system for generations to come.” Can..."
March 8, 2024 Food Feature by Jessi Cape
Farming Local Connections With Barton Creek Farmers Market
Austin’s longest-running farmers’ market continues to support small farms from a mall parking lot
"...then, they’ve focused on finding vendors who prioritize quality, sustainability, and health, and have good business reviews. “I choose..."
March 1, 2024 Food Feature by James Scott
Austin FC Season Kickoff, Black History Month, and More Community Events
Get out and about in Austin while the weather's good
"...among Black women, and Partners for Education, Agriculture & Sustainability (PEAS), a nonprofit dedicated to fostering connections with the..."
Feb. 23, 2024 Arts Feature by James Scott
Save Roy Creek
"...political agencies not only prioritize short-term profit over long-term sustainability efforts, but leave the average Texan with dwindling freshwater..."
Feb. 18, 2024 Postmarks
Blues on the Green Back On, Thanks to City Council and H-E-B
New resolution outlines city co-sponsorship of free event
"...essential to supplement public support and ensure the long-term sustainability and growth of community events like ‘Blues on the..."
Feb. 16, 2024 Music Post by Carys Anderson
Rodolfo Borrell’s Austin FC Renovation Puts Josh Wolff in a Tricky Spot
The rebuild is going slowly
"...Austin in June of last year, Borrell has preached sustainability. He’s thinking long-term, aiming to place a consistent winner..."
Feb. 16, 2024 Features Feature by Eric Goodman
Texas Wildlife: Our Future to Broadcast on Texas PBS Stations
Four shorts spotlight the state's flora and fauna on Wednesday
"...is a part of H-E-B’s ongoing pledge to practice sustainability and minimize its impact on the environment. The partnership..."
Jan. 30, 2024 News Post by Miranda Garza
Austin Plans Its First All Abilities Playground on Onion Creek
The right to play
"...Park that APF and PARD say will prioritize environmental sustainability, increasing the accessibility of pristine natural spaces and foregrounding..."
Jan. 12, 2024 News Feature by Brant Bingamon
Austin Energy Considers Adding Natural Gas Plant to Resource Plan
Possible controversial addition to 2030 climate plan
"...concerned that AE's modeling overestimates the availability, affordability, and sustainability of hydrogen by 2035...."
Dec. 22, 2023 News Feature by Lina Fisher
Travis County Commissioner Offers a Texas Perspective on Climate Action at COP28
WATCH: Brigid Shea on local government efforts
"...as USA Board Chair of ICLEI: Local Governments for Sustainability. Shea is focused on all things local government, including..."
Dec. 7, 2023 News Post
Council to Vote on HOME Amendments Increasing Housing Stock
Questions and concerns flagged ahead of Dec. 7 meeting
"...enthusiastic about the PC-approved recommendations on a "preservation" and "sustainability" bonus. These programs are designed to preserve older housing..."
Dec. 1, 2023 News Feature by Austin Sanders
A Saucy, Seven-Course Musical at Boggy Creek Farm
Jade Fusco’s activist interactive recruited members of Ley Line, BluMoon, and more
"...Of course, sustainability and social justice go hand in hand, and the..."
Nov. 24, 2023 Music Feature by Carys Anderson
Planning Commission Recommends Adopting HOME Amendments ... With Amendments
There’s no place like HOME
"...Commissioners also approved a "sustainability bonus," which would apply to structures older than 20..."
Nov. 24, 2023 News Feature by Austin Sanders
New “One-Stop Shop” for Trauma Recovery Is the First in Texas
It opens Nov. 1
"...governmental partners, we are opening up the pathway for sustainability for years to come," she says. The efficacy of..."
Oct. 27, 2023 News Feature by Lina Fisher
Council Set to Ask TxDOT to Pause I-35 Expansion Until Regional Climate Plans Done
If approved, the resolution will be the strongest stance the City of Austin has taken against the highway expansion
"...meet as soon as possible with the Office of Sustainability and any other interested Austin MSA Climate Plan partners..."
Oct. 20, 2023 News Feature by Lina Fisher
Sightseer Sets Their Sights on Sustainability
Local queer women-owned coffee roaster brings new ideas to the classic coffee system
"...of diversity in leadership "stifles a lot of true sustainability, especially social sustainability and a lot of creativity," Gibson..."
Oct. 13, 2023 Food Feature by James Scott
Proud Mary Is More Than Just a Pretty Face
Elite coffee with zero attitude
"...the kitchen. The aguas frescas reflect Hirte's interest in sustainability; in addition to waste reduction, the team is working..."
Oct. 13, 2023 Food Feature by Taylor Tobin
Travis County Needs to Double Its Emissions Reductions by 2030
No strategy too small for tackling climate change
"...2021, it committed through ICLEI – Local Governments for Sustainability, a network of thousands of local and regional governments,..."
Oct. 13, 2023 News Feature by Lina Fisher
Thunderbird is Closing, Mr. Black Espresso Martini Fest Is Spiking Your Weekend, the Meteor Lands Its Fourth Year, Picnik Gets Hempy with Free Earlybird, and What’s This About Some Karen?
All the news that’s fit to get your taste buds quivering
"...Let’s see – what else, what else? It's the..."
Oct. 11, 2023 Food Post by Wayne Alan Brenner
I-35 Expansion Clears Final Hurdle; Construction to Start Next Year
TxDOT releases final Environmental Impact Statement
"...us back as a city on our climate equity, sustainability, and Vision Zero traffic safety goals.”..."
Aug. 21, 2023 News Post by Lina Fisher
South African Wine Shines at Cape Bottle Room
East Austin shop focuses on an under-the-radar wine region
"...as a whole has such a huge focus on sustainability. Many of them partner with the World Wildlife Foundation,..."
Aug. 4, 2023 Food Feature by Taylor Tobin
Headlines / Quote of the Week
"...Little Problem of Carbon::The Environmental Commission and the Joint Sustainability Committee approved resolutions in June asking Interim City Manager..."
July 21, 2023 News Feature
Opinion: The Case Against Disposable Food Ware
Austinites should be a part of the solution and eliminate plastic, single-use items from the waste stream
"...a circular economy. To stay plugged into all things sustainability, Jessica is a member of several organizations focused on..."
June 30, 2023 Column by Jessica Fleming
Headlines / Quote of the Week
"...passed unanimously at last month's meeting of the Joint Sustainability Committee. Environmental Commissioner Richard Brimer told the Austin Monitor..."
