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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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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Day trippers (and locals) will find lots of fun, and safe, social distancing things to do in Austin. Hike or bike scenic trails, have a picnic in the park or head to an old-fashioned drive-in movie theater. The options are endless. McKinney Falls State Park. Courtesy of Texas Parks and Wildlife…
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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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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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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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While we’re all longing for the days when we can sit on the patio with our friends and enjoy a cold craft beer, Hill Country wine or cocktail made with a locally distilled spirit, we can still find ways to support and enjoy Austin- and Central Texas-made beverages. Read on for how to buy local…
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If the 1970s were the birth of the Austin film scene, the 1980s are when the local film industry started to take its footing. With more features being made, a crew-base of trained professionals started to take root in the area. The word got out to Hollywood that there were diverse locations in the…
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Austin became a hotbed for independent filmmaking in the early '90s and the industry has since grown with a great many television series and big budget films made locally. But there is so much to be said for the years prior, when the foundation was set in place for a regional film industry. In the…
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Updated August 4, 2020 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…
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