Results tagged “downtown”

• Mayor Leffingwell announces his downtown plan. (PS - No mention of condos!)
• Five arrested in alleged gang rape at homecoming dance in California.
• Get ready for ski season!

In what will surely prove to be one of this year’s more inspired bookings, Dearborn, Michigan’s ambient heroes Windy & Carl will feature in the ecumenical confines of downtown Austin’s Central Presbyterian Church tonight. The husband and wife duo have been playing their brand of strangely comforting, guitar-generated soundscapes since 1993. For twelve of those last sixteen years, the duo have been releasing albums on Chicago’s haven for experimental and ambient recording artists, Kranky records, also home to former Austinites and Windy & Carl contemporaries Stars of the Lid. more ›

Members of a rap group fired gunshots outside hip-hop club Spiros on Red River last night, just after downtown bars had closed. According to police, the scuffle started when members of one of the groups performing at the club earlier in the evening were forced to leave the venue. Later, around 2:15 a.m., two of them came back and opened fire on the crowd. At least six people were sent to hospitals for non-life threatening injuries. Authorities are still unclear as to whether the incident happened inside or outside the venue. Neither men have been identified, an the investigation is pending. [Blotter] more ›

Taking a cue from successful local business models like Soup Peddler and Dishalicious, Whole Foods Market's flagship store at 6th and Lamar is launching a new lunch and dinner delivery by bicycle. more ›

A brand new gallery dedicated completely to fine art photography will open its doors Saturday. The L. Nowlin Gallery will celebrate its opening from 6-8 p.m. with the debut of Mexico - a collection of black and white photos taken by local documentary photographer John Langmore. more ›

Every Wednesday through June 10 at the Republic Square Park, there's a concert powered entirely by solar resources. Green rock'n'roll has never sounded better, and these weekly concerts a a double-edged sword of good karma -- every event benefits Blue Dog Rescue. Mellow Johnny's bike shop is providing free 'bike valet' services, so Austinites are able to ride gree, listen green, and give to a good cause, helping animals in local shelters find new homes. Last night's concert featured Bruce Robison and his brother Charlie, lots of beer, and gorgeous weather. Photos courtesy Steve Hopson. more ›

Those lucky enough to be hanging around downtown this weekend might have noticed a bunch of passerbys hurriedly jogging from one street corner to the next. Indeed, they were likely looking for the latest temporary installation of Bodies in Urban Spaces, a choreographed dance piece that was part of Fusebox Festival. Dancers moved from one public space to the next and silently formed temporary sculptures incorporating elements of the man made and natural landscape that makes up our urban city center. The site specific piece was directed by choreographer Willi Dorner. more ›

It's still not too late to register to run (you'll need to show up in person) or become one of the 2,000 volunteers they need to ensure that the whole thing runs smoothly. The race starts at 8:30 a.m. for wheelchair athletes, with staggered starts at 8:45 a.m. for timed and elite runners and 9:00 a.m. for those looking for a more casual fun run (or walk). more ›

The Statesman and various eyewitness accounts on Twitter are reporting that a man has died after jumping from the 13th floor of the Capitol Tower at 9th and Brazos and falling on a car below. Police are currently at the scene. more ›

Every weekday morning we'll be featuring a photo (or two) from our readers. Please feel free to submit your photos (min 600px width) by adding them to the Austinist Flickr Group. more ›

Around 5:30 a.m., Blind Pig Pub caught on fire, quickly spreading to Maggie Mae's next door. Firefighters were able to contain the initial blaze in under half an hour. Shortly afterwards, Vice Bar, which sits several units away, also caught on fire. It appears that authorities had the second one under control much quicker. more ›

Despite controversy, the new wind farm at the Kenedy Ranch in South Texas has started operating. Texas State student dies after being shot in the abdomen last night; authorities believe the shooting was accidental. One person dead, one injured after a shooting off Dessau Rd. this afternoon. One of the Austinites accused of planning an attack at the RNC convention pleads guilty. Limited space at Austin cemeteries. The city loves surveys. There's currently one available through Jan. 22 on the form and character of the Downtown Austin districts. Cityism: new board game tests your Austin trivia skillz. more ›

Every weekday morning we'll be featuring a photo (or two) from our readers. Please feel free to submit your photos (min 600px width) by adding them to the Austinist Flickr Group. more ›

Every weekday morning we'll be featuring a photo (or two) from our readers. Please feel free to submit your photos (min 600px width) by adding them to the Austinist Flickr Group. more ›

In response to economic downturns and the need for local hoodrats to save money all over the music district, Graham Williams (Free Week's founder) has announced an expansion of the annual event. Between January 2nd through the 10th, free week will also be taking place at Mohawk, Club de Ville, Red 7, Beauty Bar and others in addition to the traditional Emo's. more ›

Every weekday morning we'll be featuring a photo (or two) from our readers. Please feel free to submit your photos (min 600px width) by adding them to the Austinist Flickr Group. more ›

Every weekday morning we'll be featuring a photo (or two) from our readers. Please feel free to submit your photos (min 600px width) by adding them to the Austinist Flickr Group. more ›

howing support for the Live Music Task Force's recommendations to City Council tomorrow is one of the most important things you can do tomorrow at 2 pm. Prior to LMTF's presentation in chambers, the Save Austin Music folks are organizing a march to city hall, starting at Antone's at 1 pm. more ›

Austin may soon cut a policy that gives away a scarce resource to the lucky few: downtown street parking, which is free to those lucky enough to find a spot after 5:30 pm and on the weekends. In connection with the plan to install a new type of parking meter, free times may be cut, perhaps to after 8:30 pm and on Sundays. People park then too, but charging at night might incur the wrath of angry boozehounds and charging on Sundays might incur the wrath of God (or at least the wrath of downtown churches). more ›

Produced by the Downtown Austin Alliance, Action Figure, and KLRU-TV, Lonestar Emmy award-winning show DOWNTOWN offers insightful glimpses into urban life here in Austin. Focusing on the inevitable vignettes that make up our experience here in this special community, Downtown has become one of the most-watched programs here in Austin and beyond. more ›

In Austin, it is hard to find quality French fare at low prices, but Péché may now be here to fill that void. With a menu of rich and savory dishes all under 20 bucks, and touting the claim as Austin's first absinthe bar, Péché is definitely worth the trip. more ›

In spite of its bias against capital letters, mulberry is a wine bar that doesn’t suck. Located on the ground floor of the spankin’ new 360 Condominiums on a dead end street across from the Austin Music Hall, its inconspicuous location won’t lend itself to being discovered merely in passing. more ›

Back in August of 2007, we found a hot real estate listing for Emo's Lounge, and today we have a resolution. Our friends at the Statesman are reporting that Emo's Lounge will soon be the home of El Sol y La Luna, a popular SoCo restaurant. more ›

If you've never seen KLRU's brilliant documentary program "Downtown", you're in luck--the first three seasons of the locally-produced show are now available for viewing online. And for your convenience, they're separated into bite-sized segments and organized by category (which makes them perfect for lunchtime or study-break viewing). more ›

The posh shops of the 2nd Street District are feeling the growing pains of “urban development" after six stores fell victim to burglary over the last week. In a series of similar style robberies, the break-ins took place in the early morning hours. At two stores on 2nd Street, one on 3rd Street, one on E. Cesar Chavez, and two locations on Lavaca, glass doors or windows were shattered and cash from registers or petty cash tills were taken. Last month, Leaf and RunTex FitCity were burglarized as well. more ›

On August 31, 2008 The Human Race charity 10K organized by Nike was run in cities around the world, including here in Austin. In the Men’s division, Bernard Manirakiza originally from Burundi, Africa wons the race with a time of 31:51. In 2nd place, Gilbert Tuhabonye also from Burundi finished a little over a minute after his cousin Bernard with a time of 32:56. more ›

The Downtown Austin Alliance (DAA) is looking for Austin-area artists to design sculptures that can double as bicycle racks. more ›

Austin firefighters' union not happy about random drug testing proposal. More on the train derailment that occurred downtown this morning. Crews cleaning up the downtown oil tank which earlier this year spilled into Waller Creek. Soon Georgetown residents won't be allowed to park in yards anymore. Two Republican members of the Lege ask AG Abbott about possible state anti-immigration options. more ›

Cesar Chavez became a two-way street between Brazos and San Antonio Streets today for the first time since 1978, when the hybrid one-way/two-way configuration was introduced. more ›