Author: Alyse Tatum
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Gary Clark Jr. Joins Austin Blues Festival 2026 Lineup at Moody Amphitheater
The Austin Blues Festival is turning up the volume for its 2026 return with a major hometown addition. Grammy Award-winning artist Gary Clark Jr. is officially joining Jimmie Vaughan & […]
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A Solo Trip to Boone: Wineries, Brews, and Mountain Views
“Hey y’all, it’s Alyse Nicole, and today I am in Boone, North Carolina.” That is how my trip started, creating an intro for my YouTube video, and it set the […]
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ABC Kite Fest Returns to Zilker Park with Family-Friendly Fun on April 11
Spring in Austin means one thing: kites filling the sky over Zilker Park. The beloved ABC Kite Fest is back on Saturday, April 11, 2026, from 10 a.m. to 5 […]
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Madison Booker Named Wooden Award Finalist After Record-Breaking Season
University of Texas women’s basketball star Madison Booker has been named one of five finalists for the prestigious John R. Wooden Award, recognizing the most outstanding women’s college basketball player […]
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Vin Zeal Brings Soulful Energy to the Stage at SXSW 2026
The South by Southwest (SXSW) music festival is one of the best events for audiences to find their “new” favorite artists. Among the performers to watch this year is rising […]
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7 BIPOC & AAPI Events and Showcases to Experience at SXSW 2026
From cross‑cultural music showcases to film community meetups and cultural houses, SXSW’s ecosystem each year includes a vibrant mix of official events and independent activations. Below are six experiences worth […]
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Pierce Washington Talks SXSW, His New Album Budrow, and the Power of Faith in Music
At this year’s South by Southwest, artist Pierce Washington is returning with a deeper sense of purpose and a growing platform. While many performers see SXSW as a breakthrough opportunity, […]
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SXSW Debuts New Festival Format as Austin Convention Center Renovation Reshapes the Event
With its longtime headquarters under construction, SXSW is bringing film, music, and tech programming together at the same time across downtown Austin. For the first time in its history, South […]
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ESSENCE Festival 2026 Announces First Wave of Performers, Leading with the Ladies
The first wave of performers for the 2026 ESSENCE Festival of Culture has been announced, and the message is clear: the women who shaped the culture are still leading it. […]
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Rooted, Restricted, and Rising: Black Austin in Context
Austin’s Black community did not arrive by accident, and its displacement did not happen by coincidence. To understand the present landscape of Black-owned businesses, grassroots organizations, and ongoing inequities, we […]