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SUMMARY:Ways Of Seeing: A Smartphone Photography Workshop On The Trail
DESCRIPTION:Join The Trail Conservancy and FreshAIR Lab for a unique evening on the Ann & Roy Butler Hike-and-Bike Trail where art\, nature\, and photography come together. \nDuring this interactive workshop\, you’ll use the camera already in your pocket—your smartphone—to slow down\, notice the world around you\, and explore the Trail through a new perspective. Guided by FreshAIR Lab founder Cecelia Parker Schoening\, participants will engage with TEMPO on the Trail public art installations while discovering simple photography techniques\, mindful observation\, and creative reflection. \nEyedropper invites you to focus on the little things. Instead of photographing sweeping landscapes\, you’ll use your smartphone to capture the colors\, textures\, and small details that often go unnoticed—from flowers and sculptures to leaves\, reflections\, and wildlife. The workshop concludes with optional journaling and reflection\, encouraging participants to connect their images to memory\, place\, and personal experience. \nNo photography experience is necessary—just bring your smartphone\, curiosity\, and comfortable walking shoes! \nWhat to Expect\n\n📱 Learn simple smartphone photography techniques for capturing details\n🎨 Explore TEMPO on the Trail through color and texture\n🌿 Practice mindfulness through observation\n✍️ Optional journaling and group reflection\n\nEvent Details \n\nLocation: Holly Fishing Pier (2 Robert T Martinez Jr St\, Austin\, TX 78702)\nParking: Parking Lot\nDuration: Approximately 2 hours\nPlease bring: Your smartphone\, water\, and comfortable walking shoes
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LOCATION:Holly Fishing Pier\, 2 Robert T Martinez Jr St\, Austin\, Texas\, 78702
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SUMMARY:Community Teach-In: Renters Rights In Texas
DESCRIPTION:We have 2 Teach-ins in the next 2 weeks! If you have been meaning to make it out to one\, now’s your chance! Check out the locations and times below. We will be covering rights Texas Tenants have from evictions to repairs and more! As always\, Spanish interpretation will be provided. \nUpcoming Dates: \n\nSeptember 19th from 10am to 11:30am at Austin Vineyard Church\nSeptember 29th from 6pm to 7:30pm at McBee Elementary
URL:https://theaustincommon.com/event/community-teach-in-renters-rights-in-texas-2-2/
LOCATION:McBee Elementary School\, 1001 W. Braker Lane\, Austin\, TX\, 78758\, United States
CATEGORIES:Activism/Protest,Class/Skill-Building
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SUMMARY:District 9 Austin City Council Candidate Forum
DESCRIPTION:City Council candidate forums are coming up! Hear directly from the candidates\, learn more about the races on your ballot\, and get informed before you vote.\n\n\n\n  \n\nJoin us at one of our upcoming forums:\n D5 South Austin Senior Activities Center — September 17\n D8 Hampton Branch of the Public Library — September 21\n D9 City Hall — September 29\n D3 Learning Resource Center — October 1\n D1 Asian American Recreation Center — October 15\n\n\n\n  \nCan’t make it in person? No problem! Every candidate forum will be aired live on ATXN and KAZI FM 88.7. Recordings of the panels will also be posted after the event on ATXN’s YouTube channel and linked on the Travis County Voter Info site.\n\n\n  \n—————–\nNot sure which Council district you live in? You can look it up here.
URL:https://theaustincommon.com/event/district-9-austin-city-council-candidate-forum/
LOCATION:Austin City Hall\, 301 W. 2nd St. \, Austin\, TX\, 78701\, United States
CATEGORIES:Important City Meeting
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SUMMARY:Storytelling for Creatives
DESCRIPTION:A workshop about finding the language for your practice. Learn how to shape your artist’s story without forcing it into a brand. \n\n\n\n\nHow you talk about your work matters just as much as the work itself. Whether you’re applying for opportunities\, speaking about a project\, or introducing yourself to someone new\, having a clear sense of your story helps people connect with what you create\, and why you create it. \nThis workshop is about finding the language for your practice. Learn how to shape your artist’s story without forcing it into a brand\, and how thoughtful storytelling can become a practical PR tool. Guest Speaker Fabiana Meléndez Ruiz will discuss how to put together a compelling narrative\, write an artist bio and statement\, build a simple press kit\, and share your work in ways that feel authentic rather than performative. \nThis is less about selling and more about telling the story only you can tell\, while giving people a way in. \nYou can get your free ticket here. \nAbout Fabiana Meléndez Ruiz \nFabiana Meléndez Ruiz is a Venezuelan-American communications strategist\, storyteller\, and co-founder & CEO of Refuerzo Collaborative\, a Latina-owned agency nurturing stories that reinforce community. With experience spanning top agencies\, in-house leadership\, and her own firm\, she has landed clients in USA Today\, Forbes\, Business Insider\, Architectural Digest\, and Fast Company\, led campaigns that earned industry awards\, and grown media impressions by 197 million in under a year. A 2026 Austin Under 40 finalist\, multi-year Austin Woman Changemaker\, and Top Woman in Communications Rising Star\, Fabiana also serves on multiple civic and nonprofit boards and is deeply committed to mentorship\, ethical leadership\, and amplifying underrepresented voices.
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LOCATION:Dougherty Arts Center\, 1110 Barton Springs Rd\, Austin\, TX\, 78704\, United States
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