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Now Playing Austin · 2W ago

“ART FOR LIFE’S SAKE” : HABITABLE SPACES PROJECT, KINGSBURY TEXAS

Habitable Spaces Project is a self-sustaining farm and artists residency in Kingsbury Texas, located about one hour South East of Austin and occupies approximately 120 acres. I spoke with the founding directors, Alison Ward and Shane Heinemeier. Shane is a native Texan and painter, Alison is a sculp

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Now Playing Austin · 2W ago

The Music Bus ROCKS! Local musicians share their talent with kids and the nation

With funding in the arts being continuously cut from school programs we are losing touch with the benefits music has on our lives. That is why The Music Bus ROCKS! has created a mobile environment where the arts can flourish right outside your door. With raising gas prices everyone is taking a hit i

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Now Playing Austin · 1M ago

“The Backyard” VIP Party Launches 2012 Season

By invitation from Deborah Fleming, President of Famosa Entertainment, I attended the 2012 VIP, season kick-off party hosted at “The Glenn”, the backstage area of “The Backyard” on Thursday evening, April 19. I had the great pleasure of meeting some influential people who make music happen here in A

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Now Playing Austin · 1M ago

Women Creatives in Austin

According to the U.S. Library of Congress, “Although women now outnumber men in American colleges nationwide, the reversal of the gender gap is a very recent phenomenon. The fight to learn was a valiant struggle waged by many tenacious women—across years and across cultures—in our country.” Woman’s

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Now Playing Austin · 2M ago

Rachel Ray’s SXSW 2012 Annual Feedback Party at Stubbs

Rachel Ray has been hosting her party at Stubb’s for the past three years which showcases her culinary skills and her husband’s musical talents. Lines formed well before the doors opened at 10:30 am filled the large open air venue. Rachel “Twittered” that about 5,000 people were in line by 9:00 am.

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Now Playing Austin · 2M ago

Texas Style Council Conference, 2012. Blogging: A New Way to Fashion

Growing each year, the Texas Style Council (TxSC) Conference helps blogging fashionistas develop social-media skills and bring their style sense to a broader internet audience. It’s no coincidence TxSC happens around SXSW as many panelists are in town for other events. The conference, in its third y

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Now Playing Austin · 2M ago

Tao: The Art of the Drum at the Long Center

In one of the more interesting acts, the audience was invited to participate with an imaginary ping-pong ball and paddle. The performers mimed for us to clap in unison. As the rhythm was building, imaginary balls were volleyed back and forth ending in a crescendo of percussion. The performers then p

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Now Playing Austin · 2M ago

An Evening with Deepak Chopra: “The Future of Wellbeing” at the Long Center

It was one of the biggest draws I’ve seen at the Long Center. Deepak Chopra, M.D., Godfather of the mind, body, medicine movement and author of more than 60 books, begins the evening presentation with an overview on the state of our “well-being”. A timely subject, considering the current state of o

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Now Playing Austin · 3M ago

“Grounded in Music” Benefit makes it a Musical Night to Remember at the Gibson Showroom

Wednesday night at the Gibson Guitar Showroom in South Austin, Grounded in Music’s 2012 Benefit Concert line-up brought us some big names in Country music. Jack Ingram headlining and co-headlining was Hayes Carll. Savannah Berry opened the show, which was then kicked off with a performance by Ground

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Now Playing Austin · 3M ago

“Grounded in Music” is transforming young lives through music

Sometimes something special comes along that strikes a chord within us. The other night, I had such an experience. All of us who love music, know how important it’s been in our lives. Now there is an organization that is using the universal language and power of music to transform lives. Grounded in

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