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Discuss how arts, culture can be elevated in Austin

July 12, 2017
By AustinTalks | July 12, 2017

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Elected official, ministers asking for city/county plan to keep neighborhoods safe
Cook County Commission Richard Boykin, Bishop Joseph Jones and Rev. Ira Acree will host a "state of the emergency" meeting 6 to 8 p.m. July 19 at Pleasant Ridge Church, 116 S. Central Ave.
Community picnic Wednesday
Street re-dedication for Nelson Mandela
Bike ride for peace
Free lunch Friday at Greater St. John Bible Church

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A modest proposal for an Austin arts and cultural center
Longtime West Side resident James Bowers says the community should seize the opportunity to turn the Laramie State Bank Building into an arts, culture and history museum.
Calling all artists, performers under 18
Celebrate arts and culture this weekend
Youth showcase their talent and vision for Austin
Night of the arts showcase this weekend

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Austin residents and elected officials rally at church against gun violence
Wednesday’s gathering at Pleasant Ridge Baptist Church is the first of four “state of emergency” tours planned by Cook County Commissioner Richard Boykin.
Elected official, ministers asking for city/county plan to keep neighborhoods safe
Groups receive grants to bring arts, financial education to West Side
Street re-dedication for Nelson Mandela
Bike ride for peace

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West Siders look to turn blues heritage into tourist attraction
Rather than focusing on Chicago's Downtown, city officials should look for ways to promote the blues in Austin, North Lawndale and Garfield Park, some local residents say.
Can Blues tourism benefit the West Side?
Blues in the sanctuary
West Side blues musician portrayed on the big screen
Free documentary tonight

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A modest proposal for an Austin arts and cultural center
Longtime West Side resident James Bowers says the community should seize the opportunity to turn the Laramie State Bank Building into an arts, culture and history museum.
Celebrate African-American culture tonight
See Shakespeare in Austin tonight
Celebrate arts and culture this weekend
Collaboraction brings its "crime scene" performance to West Side

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Can Blues tourism benefit the West Side?
Join in on the discussion June 7 from 6 to p.m. An expert panel will explore the ways this rich tradition can help draw visitors to Austin.
Deadline approaching for Austin businesses to get funding under new city program
County officials pledge $4 million to Austin, South Side for job training for youth
Brookfield Zoo, Botanic Gardens filling summer jobs
Solutions to ending violence debated, discussed

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