Veterans’ Day: parade with flying colors
On the eleventh day of the eleventh month, it was a glorious day for a parade to observe Veterans’ Day. As always the valiant Cardinal band from Del Valle marched and played, and all welcomed the...
View ArticleJuneteenth parade 2013
It was a glorious day for Juneteenth festivities in Austin. A list of just some of the parade participants tells it all: city council membes minus one, Constable Danny Thomas, Margo Frasier, Kirk...
View ArticlePrincess Ida: Gilbert & Sullivan royalty
Don’t miss this musical and stage delight. Just five performances remain for the the Austin Gilbert & Sullivan Society production of Princess Ida: Thursday, 20 June, 7:30 pm; Friday, 21 June, 7:30...
View ArticleTexas Independence Day parade 2014
It was foggy and damp for today’s parade, but there was music for everyone: the Eastside Memorial band, the LBJ High School band, and a contingent from the 36th Infantry Division band of the Army...
View ArticleJohn Mueller Meat Co.
This is just some of the signage at this wonderful BBQ place on Pedernales Street. John Mueller Meat Co. was selling out of everything quite early in the afternoon yesterday. We caught some brisket...
View ArticleThe circus: mejor que nunca!
Circo Hermanos Vazquez is back in town, set up in the Highland Mall parking lot, and it truly is “better than ever,” which is saying something! The seats in the capacious and sturdy big top are more...
View ArticleJuneteenth parade 2015: a beautiful day!
This was Year 150 for Juneteenth, and Austin turned out in great numbers to observe the occasion. The Austin All Star Band is larger and sharper than ever. The Spirit of the Drum and Murchison Middle...
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