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Noteworthy:
JetBlue Flys to Austin―JetBlue offers nonstop service from Austin-Bergstrom International Airport with three daily flights to New York City and one flight daily to Boston beginning January 19.
Blanton Delays Opening―The Blanton Museum of Art opens to the public on April 30, allowing time to test the sophisticated systems that safeguard the works of art.
CVB to Attend Expo! Expo!―Shannon Cannon, sales manager at the Austin CVB, and representatives from the Austin Convention Center will attend the Association for Exposition Management's Expo! Expo!, November 29-December 2 in Atlanta. The event brings exhibition and event managers from around the world to meet with suppliers in the industry.
CVB Hosts Sales Fam―The Austin CVB sales department hosts a tour of Austin for 17 representatives of the Smith Bucklin Corporation on November 30-December 1. Smith Bucklin is a third-party meeting management company representing national associations.
Long Center Construction Begins―Construction of the Long Center for the Performing Arts is underway, with the opening set for Fall 2007.
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Bands Play on in Austin
Colorado Springs Gazette
(September 14, 2005)
"Percussionist Cyril Neville of New Orleans' first family of soul said the decision to move to Austin, where he and his family waited out the previous two hurricanes, was an easy one. 'Austin's the only city I know of where I could pick up the same vibe as New Orleans,' said the new South Austinite. 'You don't have to instruct the musicians here or tell them what key the song is in.'"
Texas Two-Step
219 South
(September 2005)
"Even if you decide to wing it, Austin will keep you moving, whether it's to the music, down a trail or to the nearest barbeque shack."
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