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First of its kind art fair engages Austin

By Connor S. Carynski | August 2, 2018

“If I would have had this when I was 9 or 10 years old, it would have changed everything,” Antonia Ruppert said at last week’s event.

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Cleanslate brings $300,000 beautification investment to 29th Ward

By Connor S. Carynski | May 21, 2018

The initiative, funded by six sponsor families, will employ individuals to improve city areas with work like litter abatement, landscaping, graffiti removal and more over the next three years.

Community

Crime Scene Chicago comes to West Side

By AustinTalks | May 17, 2013

A sequel to the popular Collaboraction Theatre Chicago performance on violence in the city will be held at Austin Town Hall.

Community

Health awareness program targets West Side

By AustinTalks | March 19, 2013

Every WoMan Counts program offers free mammograms and clinical breast exams for Austin area women.

Community

Park District’s get fit for free week

By AustinTalks | December 31, 2012

Work out for free at any of the Chicago Park District’s gyms, fitness classes and lap swim Jan. 7-13.

Community

Shakespeare at Austin Town Hall Park Wednesday

By AustinTalks | July 31, 2012

The free performance of “The Taming of the Shrew” is one of many stops by the theater parks tour running through Aug. 19.

News

West Side free public pools open

By Ellyn Fortino | June 19, 2012

The Chicago Park District locations have schedules – some changing daily – posted from June 25 to Aug. 5.

News

Student art displayed at “Found in Austin” exhibit

By Ellyn Fortino | June 14, 2012

The June 8 showing revealed work produced by children at neighborhood schools inspired by the help of local artists.

Community

Join the cultural conversation at the Austin Town Hall Park

By AustinTalks | March 9, 2012

The March 15 meeting is a series of events being held throughout the city to share stories and ideas about arts and culture in Chicago neighborhoods.

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