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SUMMARY:Travis County District Attorney Forum
DESCRIPTION:This event serves as a unique platform for candidates for Travis County District Attorney to connect with you\, the Travis County voters. The forum will allow the candidates to discuss their vision for the DA’s office.\n \nCandidates appearing at the forum: \n\nJeremy Sylestine\nDaniel Betts\n\n\nAll candidates have been invited to participate in the forum.\n \n\nOur goal is to help you gain a comprehensive understanding of the candidates’ perspectives\, allowing you to make informed decisions. We want every voter to feel empowered and ready to participate in shaping the future of Travis County and the City of Austin.\n \n\nDon’t miss this opportunity to actively participate in the democratic process and contribute to the selection of the next District Attorney for Austin. Let your voice be heard and be part of the informed electorate that shapes the future of our community.\n \n\nWe look forward to welcoming you to the Travis County District Attorney Debate!
URL:https://theaustincommon.com/event/travis-county-district-attorney-forum/
LOCATION:St. David’s Episcopal Church\, 301 E 8th St\, Austin\, TX\, 78701\, United States
CATEGORIES:Lecture/Guest Speaker
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SUMMARY:BRAVE Communities Connection: Heritage Harmony\, Black Joy is BRAVE
DESCRIPTION:Celebrate Black History Month with a BRAVE panel discussion & Uno tournament!\n\n \nExperience the warmth of a community coming together to celebrate the richness of Black Joy. Share smiles\, laughter\, and unforgettable moments with friends and neighbors. Join us as we come together to celebrate Black History Month. Be inspired by gifted and thought-provoking speakers who will share their stories\, insights\, and perspectives on the significance of Black Joy in our lives and communities.\n\n \nThe excitement doesn’t end with the panel! Uno is a staple in many Black households and a vehicle for joy. Unleash your competitive spirit and join our Uno tournament for a chance to showcase your skills\, enjoy friendly competition\, win fun prizes\, and\, most importantly\, have a blast! \, Network with fellow community members who share a passion for celebrating Black Joy and honoring Black History month. This is an intergenerational\, multi-cultural family-friendly event\, all are welcome.\n  \nAnticipated Agenda:\n⭐2:00-2:05PM Welcome\n⭐2:05-2:10PM Poem by KB Brookins\n⭐2:10/15-2:35PM Dr. Rev. Fred Dixon\, historical & current reflection as a Civil Rights activist\n⭐2:35-3:45PM Black Joy Panel\n⭐3:45-3:50PM Poem by KB Brookins\n⭐3:15-4:30PM Uno Tournament \nPanelists:\n⭐ Fabeain Barkwell\, Clinic Director of Ellie Mental Health\n⭐ KB Brookins\, Creative Writer\, Cultural Worker\, and Installation Artist\n⭐ Meme Styles\, President & Co Founder of Measure\n⭐ Ally Owens ( Moderator*)\,  BRAVE Young Leader and Junior at Anderson HS \nRefreshments provided. Free with RSVP. Invite your family\, friends\, and neighbors of all ages. Greater Mt Zion is ADA accessible and walking distance within a CapMetro bus stop.\n\nConsent to Use of Photographic Images \nRegistration and attendance at BRAVE Communities Connections constitutes an agreement by the registrant to the use and distribution of the registrant or attendees’ image or voice in photographs\, videotapes\, electronic reproductions and audiotapes of such events and activities by BRAVE Communities. If you or anyone in your party does not consent to be in photographic images\, please let a BRAVE team member know at the event upon arrival.\n\nAccessibility \nPlease contact experiences@bravecommunities.org if you require any special services\, interpreters\, or have questions.
URL:https://theaustincommon.com/event/brave-communities-connection-heritage-harmony-black-joy-is-brave/
LOCATION:Greater Mount Zion Church\, 4301 Tannehill Ln\, Austin\, TX\, 78721\, United States
CATEGORIES:Family-Friendly,Lecture/Guest Speaker
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240226T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240226T150000
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SUMMARY:What Could Equitable & Sustainable Zoning Look Like In Austin?
DESCRIPTION:What could equitable and sustainable zoning look like in Austin? Check out the next installment of the Imagine Austin Speaker Series to explore a question that’s vital to the future of our city! Join guest speaker Sara Bronin\, professor at Cornell University and Director of National Zoning Atlas on Monday\, Feb. 26\, from 1pm-3pm.\n\n\n \n\nPermitting and Development Center\, Room 1405 (6310 Wilhelmina Delco Dr.)\nVirtual option: bit.ly/3uGSqmg (password: IASS)
URL:https://theaustincommon.com/event/what-could-equitable-sustainable-zoning-look-like-in-austin/
LOCATION:City of Austin Permitting and Development Center\, 6310 Wilhelmina Delco Drive\, Austin\, TX\, 78752\, United States
CATEGORIES:Important City Meeting,Lecture/Guest Speaker
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240227T113000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240227T170000
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SUMMARY:Planet Texas 2050 Symposium
DESCRIPTION:The annual symposium brings together university faculty\, researchers\, staff\, students\, practitioners\, artists\, and community members interested in applied interdisciplinary research on climate resilience\, adaptation\, and environmental justice.\n \n\nThrough multiple presentation formats and opportunities for dialog and exchange\, Resilience Research in Action highlights the work of PT2050 project teams and partners\, as well as that of other researchers and students exploring diverse and intersecting aspects of resilience. The event is part of our broader efforts to build a community of collaborators through the sharing of ideas\, research\, tools\, and strategies aimed at shaping more resilient communities throughout Texas and beyond.\n \n\nThe symposium will take place from February 27th to February 29th. You can RSVP for the entire symposium or just sign up to attend individual sessions. You can look through a complete schedule of events here.\n \nKeynote Speakers: \n\nDr. Jonathan Foley –  EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR\, PROJECT DRAWDOWN\n \n\nOur opening keynote speaker is world-renowned environmental scientist\, sustainability expert\, author\, and public speaker Dr. Jonathan Foley will give a keynote lecture discussing the potential for climate solutions and their co-benefits to nature and people.\n \n\nPooja Tilvawala – FOUNDER AND DIRECTOR\, YOUTH CLIMATE COLLABORATIVE\n \n\nOur closing keynote speaker is an award-winning global climate justice leader who founded Youth Climate Collaborative in 2020. YCC strives to make the climate movement more just\, inclusive\, intergenerational\, and one that activates and sustains youth. Pooja will be closing with her talk\, “Why Youth are Active in the International Climate Space”.
URL:https://theaustincommon.com/event/planet-texas-2050-symposium/2024-02-27/
LOCATION:University of Texas – William C. Powers Student Activity Center\, 2201 Speedway\, Austin\, TX\, 78712\, United States
CATEGORIES:Lecture/Guest Speaker,Networking
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240306T120000
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SUMMARY:Austin Water Waterwise Rebates Lunch 'n' Learn
DESCRIPTION:Ditching delicate plants that wilt w/ the slightest weather? Learn how you can get money back for upgrading to drought-tolerant plants that handle extreme heat & freezing temps!\n \n\nJoin us on March 6 at noon for a Waterwise planting Lunch & Learn. Register here.\n 
URL:https://theaustincommon.com/event/austin-water-waterwise-rebates-lunch-n-learn/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Class/Skill-Building,Lecture/Guest Speaker
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240308T130000
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SUMMARY:Sustainable Action For International Women's Day
DESCRIPTION:Listen to experts\, leaders\, and brands discuss the future of sustainable buying\, creating a circular economy\, policy\, and much more. \n\n\n1:00 PM – 1:45 PM \nDesigning For a Circular Economy \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n2:00 PM – 2:45 PM \nSustainable Policy & Regulation \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n3:00 PM – 3:45 PM \nThe Future of Sustainable Retail \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n4:00 PM – 4:45 PM \nHow Do We Get More Women in C-Suite Positions in Male Dominated Industries? \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n5:00 PM – 5:45 PM \nSet by DJ Big Reeks + Welcome from Anact Founder & Montoia Murray \n\n\nDrinks Provided by Health-Ade Kombucha \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n5:45 PM – 7:30 PM \n*Live Music* Kam Franklin & Friends \n\n\nDrinks Provided by Health-Ade Kombucha
URL:https://theaustincommon.com/event/sustainable-action-for-international-womens-day/
LOCATION:REI Downtown Austin\, 601 N. Lamar Blvd\, Austin\, TX\, 78701\, United States
CATEGORIES:Lecture/Guest Speaker,Networking
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240315T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240315T220000
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SUMMARY:Open House: FutureLands
DESCRIPTION:Join Highlander and Future Front for Futurelands.\n \n\nFor one day only on March 15\, while Austin celebrates SXSW\, Highlander will take over The Future Front House with all-day sessions\, exploring the intersections of storytelling\, movement-building and the artistic\, cultural and creative mycelium of southern people’s struggles for justice and democracy.\n \n\nFrom an experiential pop-up library (straight from Highlander’s archives in Tennessee) to an evening film screening and panel discussion\, expect conversations among femme and queer artists\, organizers and friends that invite us all to imagine the future.\n \n\nThe event is free\, but an RSVP is required.\n \n  \nSchedule of events: \n\nNoon – Unearthing: A Youth-Led Circle – Led by youth\, this morning workshop at The Future Front House will candidly explore our dreams for the future through the lens of young organizers in Highlander’s Seeds of Fire Program.\n \n\nSince 1932\, Highlander Center has played a pivotal role in southern people’s struggles for justice and democracy. The organization’s Seeds of Fire program aims to increase intergenerational organizing.\n \n\n2pm – What is the recipe for culture? A workshop with Jenae Taylor – Join us in skilling up in Highlander’s Cultural Organizing Methodology. Led by Jenae Taylor\, you’ll share space with community members who are actively practicing its frameworks. Together\, we’ll ask: “What is the recipe for culture in this time?” and “What has been catalyzed since\, using these tools?”\n \n\nHighlander’s methodologies have advanced the Civil Rights Movement and environmental\, economic & justice organizing across decades.\n \n\n6:30pm – A Place Of Rage: Film Screening & Panel Discussion – Join Highlander for a screening of A PLACE OF RAGE\, an award-winning film by Pratibha Parmar. Featuring rare interviews with Angela Davis\, June Jordan & Alice Walker\, the film explores how women like Rosa Parks and Fannie Lou Hamer revolutionized American society and the world.\n \n\nFollowing the screening\, Eden Hakimzadeh and Breya Johnson will guide us through a discussion about the film\, with a focus on the prescient warnings issued by June Jordan’s fearless embrace of the Palestinian cause as her own.\n \n\n\n  \nAbout the Highlander Center: \nHIGHLANDER IS THE MOVEMENT SCHOOL TRAINING THE NEXT GENERATION OF MOVEMENT LEADERS. \n\nRooted in Southern Appalachia\, and grounded in a 90-year practice of participatory research and popular education\, we incubate and develop the movements that drive us from the world we inherited to the one we deserve.\n \n\nWe are a team of movement veterans\, organizers\, researchers\, educators\, and artists activating diverse voices across the South\, the nation\, and around the world to lead winning movements. Learn more at highlandercenter.org.
URL:https://theaustincommon.com/event/open-house-futurelands/
LOCATION:Future Front House\, 1900 E. 12th St.\, Austin\, TX\, 78702\, United States
CATEGORIES:Lecture/Guest Speaker
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240402T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240402T180000
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SUMMARY:A Community Dialogue on Housing Justice and Land Use in Austin
DESCRIPTION:Although the City of Austin has recently seen declines in housing prices\, working-class families continue to face displacement pressures\, lack of quality housing options\, and ongoing struggles to keep their families housed in Austin’s high cost of living. Black\, Brown\, and Indigenous communities\, along with all immigrants and communities of color\, can feel these pressures acutely. The number of households falling into homelessness and the rate of evictions has now surpassed the city’s pre-pandemic average. These numbers show sharp geographic inequality\, with higher rates of eviction occurring in the city’s eastern crescent.\n \n\nHow do current proposed city council policies\, and potential future policies impact the lives of Austin’s residents struggling to find housing and keep their families housed? What can be done\, and how can advocates continue to champion a vision for stable\, dignified\, and quality housing for everyone?\n \n\nRSVP here for the virtual meeting on April 2nd.\n \n\nRSVP here for the in-person meeting on April 4th.
URL:https://theaustincommon.com/event/a-community-dialogue-on-housing-justice-and-land-use-in-austin/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Lecture/Guest Speaker,Networking
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240403T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240403T190000
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SUMMARY:Public Safety Community Conversation: Travis County Medical Reserve Corps Information Class
DESCRIPTION:We’re thrilled to extend an exclusive invitation from Austin Public Health to dive into a groundbreaking initiative – the launch of the Austin/Travis County Medical Reserve Corps (ATCMRC)! Join us in ushering in a new era of community resilience and health empowerment.\n \nWhat is an MRC? \n\nThe Medical Reserve Corps (MRC) stands as a beacon of hope in times of crisis. It’s a nationwide network of dedicated volunteers who rally at the local level to fortify their communities against the unexpected. From natural disasters like wildfires and tornadoes to public health emergencies such as disease outbreaks\, MRC volunteers are the frontline heroes who step up when it matters most.\n \n\nThe MRC isn’t just about reacting to emergencies. It’s about proactive community engagement and preparedness. Volunteers tirelessly work to enhance emergency response capabilities\, mitigate public health risks\, and foster community resiliency. They’re the driving force behind health fairs\, vaccination clinics\, and a myriad of other initiatives aimed at fortifying our collective well-being.\n \n\nAnd now\, the Austin/Travis County MRC is calling on all passionate individuals\, aged 18 and above\, to join us. Whether you’re a seasoned healthcare professional\, a concerned citizen\, or someone with a heart for service\, there’s a place for you in the Medical Reserve ranks.\n \n\nMark your calendars for an event that promises to be both informative and inspiring! On April 3rd\, from 5:30 to 7:30 pm\, we’ll be hosting a special gathering to introduce the ATCMRC to the community. It’s an opportunity to learn more about their mission\, meet fellow volunteers\, and discover how you can make a tangible difference in the lives of those around you. RSVP here. 
URL:https://theaustincommon.com/event/public-safety-community-conversation-travis-county-medical-reserve-corps-information-class/
LOCATION:Jollyville Fire Department\, 9218 Anderson Mill Road\, Austin\, TX\, 78729\, United States
CATEGORIES:Class/Skill-Building,Lecture/Guest Speaker
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SUMMARY:Rainwater Harvesting Lunch 'n' Learn
DESCRIPTION:Did you know that Austin Water has programs that incentivize rainwater harvesting? Collecting rainwater in a barrel or cistern is a great way to ensure your plants are getting the water they need between rain events. Allowing rainwater to infiltrate on your property by using a raingarden (or other methods that “slows the flow”) helps trees get the water they need through a drought.\n \n\nJoin us for a virtual lunch and learn session on April 4th at 12PM\, where Christopher Charles from Austin Water’s Conservation Division\, will discuss the Rainwater Harvesting and Rainscape Programs. We’ll guide you through the application process\, provide best practice info\, and answer commonly asked questions.
URL:https://theaustincommon.com/event/rainwater-harvesting-lunch-n-learn/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Class/Skill-Building,Lecture/Guest Speaker
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240404T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240404T193000
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SUMMARY:A Community Dialogue on Housing Justice and Land Use in Austin
DESCRIPTION:Although the City of Austin has recently seen declines in housing prices\, working-class families continue to face displacement pressures\, lack of quality housing options\, and ongoing struggles to keep their families housed in Austin’s high cost of living. Black\, Brown\, and Indigenous communities\, along with all immigrants and communities of color\, can feel these pressures acutely. The number of households falling into homelessness and the rate of evictions has now surpassed the city’s pre-pandemic average. These numbers show sharp geographic inequality\, with higher rates of eviction occurring in the city’s eastern crescent.\n \nHow do current proposed city council policies\, and potential future policies impact the lives of Austin’s residents struggling to find housing and keep their families housed? What can be done\, and how can advocates continue to champion a vision for stable\, dignified\, and quality housing for everyone?\n \nRSVP here for the virtual meeting on April 2nd.\n \nRSVP here for the in-person meeting on April 4th.
URL:https://theaustincommon.com/event/a-community-dialogue-on-housing-justice-and-land-use-in-austin-2/
LOCATION:Cherrywood Center\, 1605 38 1/2 Street\, Austin\, TX\, 78722\, United States
CATEGORIES:Lecture/Guest Speaker,Networking
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240410T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240410T180000
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SUMMARY:SB 4 Know Your Rights Info Session
DESCRIPTION:The Austin City Council District 3 and District 2 offices are partnering with American Gateways for a Know Your Rights info session. Learn more about SB 4 and how you can prepare and protect yourself and our communities.\n \n\nWednesday\, April 10\, 2024 | 6:00 p.m.\nMontopolis Rec Center | 1200 Montopolis Dr.\, Austin\, TX 78741\n \n\nThe presentation will be available in Spanish and English\, please contact us for other language needs.\n \n\nFor questions contact lizette.melendez@austintexas.gov\n \n\nPlease note that this session is for informational purposes only and should not be construed as legal advice.
URL:https://theaustincommon.com/event/sb-4-know-your-rights-info-session/
LOCATION:Montopolis Recreation Center\, 1200 Montopolis Dr\, Austin\, TX\, 78741\, United States
CATEGORIES:Lecture/Guest Speaker
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SUMMARY:Exploring Mural Art & Community Experiences
DESCRIPTION:Join us for the roundtable discussion focusing on Native American\, Latino\, and Chicano history\, art\, and culture in Austin and throughout the southwestern United States. An emphasis will be placed on community murals that can provide access to resources for artists. RSVP here.\n \n\nAcompáñenos en el debate de mesa redonda que tratará la historia\, el arte y la cultura de nativos americanos\, latinos y chicanos en Austin y por todo el sudoeste de Estados Unidos. Se hará hincapié en los murales comunitarios que pueden proveer acceso a recursos para artistas.\n \nFeatured Speakers / Oradores destacados:\nDr. Gary Moreno \n\nDirector of El Centro\, Latino/Latin American Studies\, ACC Riverside.\nDirector de “El Centro”\, Estudios Latinos/Latinoamericanos\, ACC Riverside.\n \nSylvia-Orozco \n\nCo-founder\, and Executive Director of Mexic-Arte Museum.\nCofundadora y Directora Ejecutiva del Museo Mexic-Arte.\n \nMonica Maldonado \n\nFounder of Non-Profit Mas Culture which empowers and advocates for Latino arts\, artists\, and ideas by connecting Latino artists and the resources needed to thrive.\n \n\nFundadora de la organización sin fines de lucro MAS Cultura\, que empodera e intercede por las artes\, los artistas y las ideas latinos mediante la conexión de artistas latinos con los recursos necesarios para prosperar.\n \nDr. Andres Tijerina \n\nScholar and Author of works including Tejanos and Texas under the Mexican Flag and Tejano Empire: Life on the South Texas Ranches.\n \n\nAcadémico y autor de obras que incluyen Tejanos and Texas under the Mexican Flag y Tejano Empire: Life on the South Texas Ranches.\n \nCarmen Rangel \n\nLocal muralist and community arts leader.\n \n\nMuralista local y dirigente artística comunitaria.
URL:https://theaustincommon.com/event/exploring-mural-art-community-experiences/
LOCATION:ACC Riverside\, 1020 Grove Blvd\, Austin\, TX\, 78741\, United States
CATEGORIES:Lecture/Guest Speaker
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240417T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240417T120000
DTSTAMP:20260405T214116
CREATED:20240411T133155Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240411T133245Z
UID:51520-1713355200-1713355200@theaustincommon.com
SUMMARY:In the Lab and the Bay: Navigating Water Contaminants Along the Texas Coastal Bend
DESCRIPTION:As water travels through its watershed\, it picks up and absorbs much of what it encounters. This can include an array of water contaminants such as microplastics\, pharmaceuticals\, and “forever chemicals” known as PFAS. These contaminants can impact aquatic systems and the creatures that live within them. For instance\, fish can absorb these chemicals and pass them back into the people who eat them.\n \n\nThe issue can be particularly acute in the Texas Coastal Bend region where so much water collects and so many source points of contamination reside.\n \n\nIn this panel\, we will discuss how researchers and managers at the Marine Science Institute and the City of Corpus Christi are working to shed light on the interplay between contaminants and aquatic ecosystems. The panel will also discuss techniques to trace contaminants’ presence\, their impacts on human and environmental health\, and strategies for their mitigation.\n \n\nYou can RSVP here.
URL:https://theaustincommon.com/event/in-the-lab-and-the-bay-navigating-water-contaminants-along-the-texas-coastal-bend/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Lecture/Guest Speaker
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240425T073000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240425T090000
DTSTAMP:20260405T214116
CREATED:20240403T040103Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240403T040223Z
UID:51472-1714030200-1714035600@theaustincommon.com
SUMMARY:Issues & Eggs: Building Futures - Creative Solutions to Attainable Housing
DESCRIPTION:The Downtown Austin Alliance’s Issues & Eggs is bringing together housing and economic experts to share perspectives on the challenges with housing in Austin and the opportunities to plan proactively for more attainable and affordable options. Join us as we unscramble complex issues one community conversation at a time.\n \n\nOur Attainable Housing Issues & Eggs will be held at St. David’s Episcopal Church on April 25th from 7:30am to 9am. Start your morning with us\, grab breakfast\, make connections\, and hear from our panelists on how Austin can plan for attainable housing options in today’s competitive market. RSVP here.\n \nOpening comments: \n\nJim Susman – Senior Principle\, STG & Downtown Austin Alliance Board Member and Chair of the Built Environment Committee\n \nPanelists: \n\nTheresa Alvarez\, CEO and President\, Austin Economic Development Corporation\nThe Honorable Jose “Chito” Vela\, Austin City Council\, District 4\nJake Wegmann\, Associate Professor\, UT Austin School of Architecture\, Community & Regional Planning\nConor Kenny\, Principal\, Capital A Housing\n\nPanel Moderator: \n\nSteve Pedigo\, Founding Executive Director and Professor of Practice\, LBJ Urban Lab
URL:https://theaustincommon.com/event/issues-eggs-building-futures-creative-solutions-to-attainable-housing/
LOCATION:St. David’s Episcopal Church\, 301 E 8th St\, Austin\, TX\, 78701\, United States
CATEGORIES:Lecture/Guest Speaker,Networking
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240425T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240425T120000
DTSTAMP:20260405T214116
CREATED:20240411T134103Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240411T134103Z
UID:51522-1714046400-1714046400@theaustincommon.com
SUMMARY:Artists and Scientists in Dialog:  Reflections on the Way of Water
DESCRIPTION:How can artists and scientists work together to engage deeply with residents and improve community resilience? What do they learn from each other in the process and what is needed to further develop and support these collaborations?\n \n\nIn this special edition of Planet Texas 2050’s Resilience Roundtable Series\, Environmental and Water Resource Engineering Professors Paola Passalacqua and Matt Bartos will reflect on their experience witnessing the Way of Water: Onion Creek with Artistic Director Allison Orr and Producer Lisa Byrd of Forklift Danceworks. The Way of Water is a global arts-based project bringing people together around water challenges. In Austin\, Forklift is partnering with the Watershed Protection Department and residents of the Onion Creek watershed to present The Way of Water: Onion Creek.\n \n\nYou can RSVP for the Planet Texas 2050 Roundtable here.\n \n\nPS – To learn more about the project and reserve FREE tickets to the performances on April 12 + 13\, please visit the project website.
URL:https://theaustincommon.com/event/artists-and-scientists-in-dialog-reflections-on-the-way-of-water/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Lecture/Guest Speaker
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240427T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240427T110000
DTSTAMP:20260405T214116
CREATED:20240327T143831Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240327T143938Z
UID:49911-1714208400-1714215600@theaustincommon.com
SUMMARY:Pollinator Tour along Shoal Creek with a local beekeeper!
DESCRIPTION:Join Shoal Creek Conservancy and Katie Ortiz\, a local beekeeper\, this April 27th for a free tour along Shoal Creek! We’ll chat about all things pollinators and Katie will share her experience as a beekeeper in the greater Austin area.\n \n\nPlease be sure to bring water\, and snacks if needed. All ages are welcome\, with supervision. Please wear shoes you feel comfortable walking in and dress for the weather.\n \n\nInterested? Register today!
URL:https://theaustincommon.com/event/pollinator-tour-along-shoal-creek-with-a-local-beekeeper/
LOCATION:Shoal Creek Trail\, 1100 Kingsbury St\, Austin\, TX\, United States
CATEGORIES:Family-Friendly,Lecture/Guest Speaker,Outdoor/Fitness
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240501T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240501T120000
DTSTAMP:20260405T214116
CREATED:20240417T224525Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240417T224603Z
UID:51588-1714564800-1714564800@theaustincommon.com
SUMMARY:Humanizing Pedagogies: Learning In and Through Water Across Educational Contexts
DESCRIPTION:Water is more than just a life-sustaining material resource. It provides metaphors\, stories\, and images that can connect ideas\, practices\, and lifeways across time and space. As such\, water serves as a humanizing pedagogical tool in the classroom. Its familiarity provides an entry point for learners and its fluidity allows for discussions to link the interconnectedness of our environments\, our histories\, and our bodies together.\n \n\nJoin us for this conversation with educators that operate in diverse pedagogical sites\, ranging from using the sacred waters of Texas to understand Indigenous lifeways\, theater-based embodied practice for learners to connect with their own bodies\, and learning about water management from past societies to link to our current context.\n \n\nYou can RSVP here.
URL:https://theaustincommon.com/event/humanizing-pedagogies-learning-in-and-through-water-across-educational-contexts/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Lecture/Guest Speaker
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240508T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240508T100000
DTSTAMP:20260405T214116
CREATED:20240402T221018Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240402T221209Z
UID:51460-1715157000-1715162400@theaustincommon.com
SUMMARY:The State of Shoal Creek: A Breakfast to Celebrate 10 Years of Shoal Creek Conservancy
DESCRIPTION:The State of Shoal Creek is an opportunity to join Shoal Creek Conservancy’s staff\, board and citywide supporters to reflect on a decade of work for the health of Shoal Creek.\n \n\nKick start your morning with breakfast\, juices\, coffee and connections at the Cirrus Logic Soundcheck Event Space\, overlooking Shoal Creek. We’ll begin the morning with food and beverages at 8:30am. The program will begin at 9am and will guide us through the early days of Shoal Creek Conservancy with our founder\, Ted Siff\, and Executive Director\, Ivey Kaiser\, followed by a Q&A session with SCC Board President\, Felicia Peña\, D7 Council Member Leslie Pool\, D9 Council Member Zo Qadri and D10 Council Member Alison Alter. \n \n\nReserve seats for your team! Sponsorships and individual tickets are available now at www.shoalcreekevent.com.\n \n\nWe will also be accepting donations throughout the event to raise $5\,000 to support an SCC internship.  All donations will be entered for a chance to win a prize basket. 
URL:https://theaustincommon.com/event/the-state-of-shoal-creek-a-breakfast-to-celebrate-10-years-of-shoal-creek-conservancy/
LOCATION:Cirrus Logic Souncheck\, 702 West Ave\, Austin\, TX\, 78701\, United States
CATEGORIES:Lecture/Guest Speaker,Networking,Party With a Purpose
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240508T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240508T120000
DTSTAMP:20260405T214116
CREATED:20240501T232720Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240502T011123Z
UID:51653-1715169600-1715169600@theaustincommon.com
SUMMARY:Artists and Scientists in Dialogue: Reflections on the Way of Water
DESCRIPTION:How can artists and scientists work together to engage deeply with residents and improve community resilience? What do they learn from each other in the process and what is needed to further develop and support these collaborations?\n \n\nIn this special edition of Planet Texas 2050’s Resilience Roundtable Series\, Environmental and Water Resource Engineering Professors Paola Passalacqua and Matt Bartos will reflect on their experience witnessing the Way of Water: Onion Creek with Artistic Director Allison Orr and Producer Lisa Byrd of Forklift Danceworks. The Way of Water is a global arts-based project bringing people together around water challenges. In Austin\, Forklift is partnering with the Watershed Protection Department and residents of the Onion Creek watershed to present The Way of Water: Onion Creek.\n \n\nTo learn more at the project website.
URL:https://theaustincommon.com/event/artists-and-scientists-in-dialog-reflections-on-the-way-of-water-2/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Lecture/Guest Speaker
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240509T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240509T120000
DTSTAMP:20260405T214116
CREATED:20240424T160228Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240424T160228Z
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SUMMARY:Lunch 'n' Learn: Landscape Maintenance and Water Conservation
DESCRIPTION:Forecasts predict another long\, hot\, and dry summer for Central Texas. Can you save water without letting your landscape investment die?\n\nCome find out from our Water Conservation experts at the May 9 lunch ‘n’ learn! RSVP here. 
URL:https://theaustincommon.com/event/lunch-n-learn-landscape-maintenance-and-water-conservation/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Important City Meeting,Lecture/Guest Speaker
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240515T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240515T200000
DTSTAMP:20260405T214116
CREATED:20240307T184448Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240307T184619Z
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SUMMARY:Future of Downtown
DESCRIPTION:Welcome to the Future of Downtown presented by the Downtown Austin Alliance. As downtown’s steward and champion\, we are bringing the best parts of downtown to ACL Live to celebrate more than 30 years of the Downtown Austin Alliance with our community partners\, stakeholders and future leaders!\n \n\nWe will highlight findings from our annual State of Downtown report\, share wisdom and inspiration from our keynote speaker\, to be announced March 13\, and showcase the vibe of Austin through local artists\, rockin’ musicians and more. Enjoy light bites\, drinks and live music. Join us on May 15\, 2024.\n \nAll tickets to the Future of Downtown include: \n\nHappy Hour with complimentary food and beverages\n\n\nA printed copy of the 2024 State of Downtown Report featuring a comprehensive look at current market conditions – from downtown development\, employment and talent to culture\, placemaking and mobility\n\n\nLive music and art\n\n\nDowntown Austin swag\n\n\nEvery dollar raise from ticket sales goes to our 501(C)3\, Downtown Austin Alliance Foundation\, which reinvests every dollar back into the community.\n \nAbout the State of Downtown Report \n\nDowntown Austin is one the most dynamic urban cores in the world and an important anchor to our region. Home to world-renowned events\, a hotbed for real estate development and innovation\, and the city’s center for social activity and civic engagement\, downtown has sustained its vitality over the past three decades.\n \n\nThe annual State of Downtown report is a market snapshot illustrating downtown’s central role as Austin’s economic\, governmental and cultural center. This report provides benchmark data behind Austin’s most important economic sectors\, including real estate development\, office and employment statistics\, residential analysis\, tourism\, safety\, parks and placemaking\, homelessness and mobility downtown while sharing our accomplishments & priorities for the next few years.\n \n2024 Downtown Awards \n\nEvery year\, the Downtown Austin Alliance recognizes dedicated people who make significant contributions or outstanding improvements to our downtown community at our annual Future of Downtown event. Recognition will be given to awardees in two categories: Meredith Powell Award for Community Culture & Downtown Vision Award. Learn about the Downtown Awards here.
URL:https://theaustincommon.com/event/future-of-downtown-2/
LOCATION:ACL Live at the Moody Theater\, 310 West Willie Nelson Boulevard\, Austin\, TX\, 78701\, United States
CATEGORIES:Lecture/Guest Speaker,Networking,Party With a Purpose
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240522T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240522T200000
DTSTAMP:20260405T214116
CREATED:20240516T010248Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240516T010733Z
UID:51731-1716400800-1716408000@theaustincommon.com
SUMMARY:Civics 101: What is your civic duty?
DESCRIPTION:How do you think about civic duty? Do we have responsibilities as citizens? Are they optional?\n \n\nJoin KUT News and 1A’s Jenn White for pre-event networking and a live conversation exploring how our individual civic duty contributes to how well our democracy works. The conversation will be recorded for potential later use in a national broadcast of 1A.\n \nPanelists will include: \n\nAmy Stansbury – Editor-In-Chief of The Austin Common\nLuz Moreno-Lozano – city hall reporter at KUT Austin\nMegan Dias –  PhD candidate in Political Science at the University of Texas at Austin studying the policies and programs that city governments across the United States have enacted to further immigrant political incorporation\n\n\nThis community conversation is part of KUT’s participation in the “1A Remaking America” project\, a two-year collaborative effort examining the local causes and effects of a nationally growing distrust in institutions.\n \nDoors at 6:00 p.m. \nProgram begins at 6:30 p.m. \n\nRollins Theater at The Long Center – 701 W Riverside Dr\, Austin\, TX 78704*\n \n\nComplimentary parking for the first 200 vehicles.\n \n\nA cash bar will be available.
URL:https://theaustincommon.com/event/civics-101-what-is-your-civic-duty/
LOCATION:Rollins Theater at the Long Center\, 701 W Riverside Dr\, Austin\, TX\, 78704\, United States
CATEGORIES:Lecture/Guest Speaker,Networking
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240531T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240531T133000
DTSTAMP:20260405T214116
CREATED:20240523T205532Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240523T205654Z
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SUMMARY:Open House Austin Lunch ’N Learn: Where Do My Property Taxes ACTUALLY Go?
DESCRIPTION:Join us for an enlightening “Lunch ‘n Learn” event hosted by Open House Austin. This event is designed to empower homeowners through education on property ownership and its role in fostering civic engagement.\n \n\nOur featured speaker\, Amy from Austin Common\, will cover essential topics such as:\n \n\nCivic Engagement 101: Discover how buying a home is often the first step towards becoming more invested in your community.\nAnnual Budgeting Process: Learn where your property taxes go—only 24% goes to the City of Austin. Understand how property owners can influence the allocation of these funds.\nLocal Government 101: Gain insights into the roles and responsibilities of City Council members and how to identify your representatives.\nCommunity Involvement: Explore various ways to get involved in your local community and make a positive impact on our beautiful city\, Austin\, Texas.\n\n\nThere’s so much value in this educational + friend-making event. Admission includes a light lunch and drinks. RSVP for free here. \n \n\nArrive promptly at 12 PM so you don’t miss a thing! Cancel your ticket if at any point you can no longer attend.
URL:https://theaustincommon.com/event/open-house-austin-lunch-n-learn-where-do-my-property-taxes-actually-go/
LOCATION:Open House Austin Office & Community Space\, 1204 Salina Street #A\, Austin\, TX\, 78702\, United States
CATEGORIES:Lecture/Guest Speaker,Networking
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240601T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240601T150000
DTSTAMP:20260405T214116
CREATED:20240530T003131Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240530T003412Z
UID:51779-1717239600-1717254000@theaustincommon.com
SUMMARY:Bethany Cemetery's Juneteenth Remembrance Day
DESCRIPTION:Join us at Bethany Cemetery to celebrate freedom and honor those at Bethany who lived through pivotal moments in history.\n \nEvent activities include: \n\nA salute to the Buffalo Soldiers\nAncestral prayers\nDisplays and stories of Bethany Cemetery\nFree refreshments\n\nParking is available at Sims Elementary School. \nLearn More \n\nVisit the Bethany Cemetery Association’s website for news\, upcoming events\, information and to find out about new discoveries on the history and people buried at Bethany: bethanycemeteryassociation.com
URL:https://theaustincommon.com/event/bethany-cemeterys-juneteenth-remembrance-day/
LOCATION:Bethany Cemetery\, 1300 Springdale Rd\, Austin\, TX\, 78721\, United States
CATEGORIES:Lecture/Guest Speaker
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240605T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240605T190000
DTSTAMP:20260405T214116
CREATED:20240604T140901Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240604T141009Z
UID:51829-1717608600-1717614000@theaustincommon.com
SUMMARY:Public Safety Community Conversation: Disaster Psychology Class
DESCRIPTION:We are thrilled to announce a special continuing education session on Disaster Psychology\, designed for current and aspiring members of the Community Emergency Response Team (CERT). Our CERT Team member\, Dr. Escamilla\, a licensed clinical social worker and veteran CERT instructor\, will conduct this session. Join us on Wednesday\, June 5\, from 5:30 PM to 7:00 PM at the Jollyville Fire Department to deepen your understanding of psychological responses to disasters.\n \n\nAbout the Session: Disaster Psychology is a crucial component of the CERT curriculum developed by FEMA. This session aims to equip you with the knowledge and skills needed to understand and manage the emotional consequences of disasters on victims and responders alike. By addressing topics such as trauma\, stress reactions\, and the principles of psychological first aid\, participants will learn how to provide effective support in times of crisis.\n \nWhy Attend? \n\nExpert Instruction: Dr. Escamilla brings over 50 years of experience in treating trauma\, depression\, anxiety\, and other mental health issues. Her extensive background makes her a profound source of knowledge and insight in the field of Disaster Psychology.\nRelevant Skills: Whether you are dealing with affected individuals directly or supporting other responders\, the psychological understanding you gain will be valuable.\nCERT Certification: Enhance your capabilities as a CERT member and use this workshop as part of your continuing education credits.\n\n\nInstructor Profile: Dr. Escamilla has been an integral part of the CERT community since 2009 and has instructed many in the essentials of emergency response since 2015. Her academic contributions as a faculty member at the University of Texas and St. Edwards University\, combined with specialized training in disability and cultural awareness\, enrich her teaching\, making it relevant and accessible to all participants.\n \nLocation Details: \n\nVenue: Jollyville Fire Department\nAddress: 9218 Anderson Mill Road\, Austin\, Texas 78729\nDate and Time: Wednesday\, June 5\, from 5:30 PM to 7:00 PM\n\n\nRegistration Information: Spaces are limited\, and we encourage early registration to ensure your spot in this essential workshop. Please register by filling out this form.
URL:https://theaustincommon.com/event/public-safety-community-conversation-disaster-psychology-class/
LOCATION:Jollyville Fire Department\, 9218 Anderson Mill Road\, Austin\, TX\, 78729\, United States
CATEGORIES:Class/Skill-Building,Important City Meeting,Lecture/Guest Speaker
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240614T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240614T133000
DTSTAMP:20260405T214116
CREATED:20240530T175635Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240530T175743Z
UID:51797-1718366400-1718371800@theaustincommon.com
SUMMARY:"How to Buy a House in Austin" Workshop
DESCRIPTION:WANT TO BUY A HOME IN 1-2 YEARS? JUMPSTART YOUR HOME-BUYING JOURNEY HERE! \nJoin This Workshop! We’ll Cover – \n\nAustin Real Estate Market Update\nHow Much Does a House Cost – Like\, Really?\nThe Step-By-Step Process\, From Pre-Approved to Closing & Beyond\nBonus: Q&A With Experienced Agent Team\, Specialized in Creative Homeownership\n\n\nBy the end of this workshop\, you’ll have the foundational knowledge and the confidence you need to face the real estate market and find a home that’s right for you. You can get your ticket here.\n \n\nArrive promptly at noon. Cancel your ticket if at any point you can no longer attend.
URL:https://theaustincommon.com/event/how-to-buy-a-house-in-austin-workshop-9/
LOCATION:Open House Austin Office & Community Space\, 1204 Salina Street #A\, Austin\, TX\, 78702\, United States
CATEGORIES:Lecture/Guest Speaker,Networking
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240614T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240614T173000
DTSTAMP:20260405T214116
CREATED:20240530T004739Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240530T004934Z
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SUMMARY:Black Land Matters Symposium
DESCRIPTION:On behalf of the City of Austin’s Housing Department\, and support from Economic Development\, we invite you to attend the Black Land Matters Symposium on June 14\, 2024. The event will take place in the Shudde Fath Conference Room at the Austin Energy Headquarters in Austin\, Texas\, and will be followed by a Reception with light refreshments.\n \n\nWe are excited to announce our featured speakers Shirley Sherrod of New Communities Inc.\, and Natalie Baszile\, author and writer of Queen Sugar\, along with community voices and local leaders\, including Jennifer Sanders (KXAN)\, David Gray (City of Austin)\, Nefertitti Jackmon (City of Austin)\, and Javier Wallace (Black Austin Tours).\n \n\nThe goal of the symposium is to demonstrate the interconnectedness of housing with other disciplines and industries\, but at the foundation of this event\, is re-centering the value of landownership in African American communities as a stabilizing force to promote self-determination and cultural sustainability.\n \n\nThis event is free and open to the public. RSVP here.\n \nAgenda \n2:00 p.m. – Event Opens \n2:20 p.m. – Introduction from the City of Austin Housing Department \n2:30 p.m. – Displacement Prevention – Taxes\, Titles & Wills to Protect Your Family Home \n\n3:15 p.m. – The Power of Narrative to Elevate the Histories and Catapult the Current Challenges of Land Loss into the National Conversation\n \n\n4:20 p.m. – Understanding the Historic Origins of Community Land Trusts and the Promises that Organizers Hoped to Achieve\n \n5:20 p.m. – Closing Remarks \n5:30 p.m. – Reception with light refreshments
URL:https://theaustincommon.com/event/black-land-matters-symposium/
LOCATION:Austin Energy HQ\, 4815 Mueller Blvd\, Austin\, Texas\, 78723
CATEGORIES:Important City Meeting,Lecture/Guest Speaker,Networking
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SUMMARY:Stay Black & Live Juneteenth Free Your Mind Symposium: An Artist's Duty
DESCRIPTION:Introducing our premier Stay Black & Live Juneteenth Free Your Mind Symposium speaker\, Amanda Johnston presenting\, “An Artist’s Duty”. Join us on Monday\, June 17\, 2024 from 6:30 PM – 8:30 PM for a reading and brief talk with 2024 Texas State Poet Laureate\, and founder of Torch Literary Arts\, Amanda Johnston\, and hear her thoughts on her role as an artist concerning Nina Simone’s statement that “an artist’s duty is to reflect the times.”\n \n\nFollowing the talk\, Johnston will be in conversation with esteemed writer\, and deputy director of the Texas Book Festival\, Dalia Azim\, who will then facilitate a community Q&A to close out the evening.
URL:https://theaustincommon.com/event/stay-black-live-juneteenth-free-your-mind-symposium-an-artists-duty/
LOCATION:George Washington Carver Museum and Cultural Center\, 1165 Angelina Street\, Austin\, TX\, 78702\, United States
CATEGORIES:Lecture/Guest Speaker
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SUMMARY:A Juneteenth Poetry Reading
DESCRIPTION:Join Abode Press at The Future Front House for poetry readings by renowned Black poets\, KB Brookins\, Enzo Silon Surin\, and Mirakol Jade. Each poet will reflect on Juneteenth\, its cultural significance in Texas as well as read from their works.\n \n\nThere will be books available for purchase from Austin-local bookshop\, Black Pearl Books\, and a time for signings and author questions\, too! There is a 30-person capacity for this event so RSVPs are mandatory.\n \n\nTo practice community care\, masks are required for this event and will be available for attendees at the front door.
URL:https://theaustincommon.com/event/a-juneteenth-poetry-reading/
LOCATION:Future Front House\, 1900 E. 12th St.\, Austin\, TX\, 78702\, United States
CATEGORIES:Lecture/Guest Speaker
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