Visit Jourdan-Bachman Pioneer Farms to experience a working farm and living history park within the city limits. Located in North Austin, Pioneer Farms is a living history museum with six themed historic areas. Explore the more than 90 beautiful, wooded acres, including the Scarborough Barn where…
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aGLIFF, the All Genders, Lifestyles, & Identities Film Festival, returns this August with an all new, virtual format. Spanning two weekends, from August 6-16, 2020, aGLIFF 33: Prism will include around 70 feature films, documentaries and shorts showcasing and celebrating the diverse experiences of…
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During this time, the health and well-being of our local community and our visitors is vital. Travelers to Austin – and all destinations – should continue to observe the health recommendations of national, state and local public health officials, as they plan to travel, when they travel and when…
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The Austin Asian American Film Festival's Online Shorts Festival will take place June 11-17, 2020. The virtual festival will be held in lieu of the regularly planned 12th annual festival next month. AAAFF 2020—with in-person screenings and a slate of feature films—is currently postponed to late…
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If we have to narrow it down, there are 10 things about Austin that we’re missing most right now. Whether you’re a local, a longtime visitor or new to the city (welcome, y’all!), these are the quintessential Austin experiences you’ll want to add to your must-do list. 1. Breakfast tacos from a food…
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This week, Austin Film Society launched the Lone Star Slate, a new virtual screening library of Texas films by AFS-supported filmmakers. The screenings will be a part of AFS’ Virtual Cinema, an initiative developed to connect audiences with important films during the Cinema’s temporary closure. With…
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Looking for online learning resources and activities for kids to do at home? Check out this guide to free, virtual education tool and family-friendly things to do at home, from Austin museums, businesses and organizations. Start by downloading our free Austin-themed coloring sheet here for kids and…
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There have been around 300 films and television series produced in Austin over the past 50 years. In this series, we will look back decade-by-decade and explore those classic #MadeInAustin productions that are available to stream from the comfort of home. In this second part, we will look at the…
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Just because we can’t travel in person right now, doesn’t mean we can take a virtual trip and experience our favorite Austin attractions from the comfort of our homes! Check out these virtual tours and 360-degree videos of Austin museums, attractions and iconic landmarks to help ease your current…
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The 1990s is when all the pieces came together for Austin film. After spending most of the '80s building a local film community through Austin Film Society screenings, Richard Linklater made the film "Slacker." Not only did "Slacker" light a fire within Austin but its release is often noted as the…
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