Community
Free blues concert Friday in Austin
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The third annual fest – which will be held from 6 to 10 p.m. Sept. 1 at Columbus Park Refectory, 5701 W. Jackson Blvd. – features musicians Sharon Monique and West End 40.
arts
Discuss how arts, culture can be elevated in Austin
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Community development expert Valerie Leonard will be the guest speaker July 12 at Gone Again Travel & Tours, 5940 W. Chicago Ave., as residents continue to discuss how to use blues and soul to develop the West Side.
blues
West Siders look to turn blues heritage into tourist attraction
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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.
Austin
Can Blues tourism benefit the West Side?
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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.
Community
Blues in the sanctuary
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Tickets are still available for the June 13 performance that will benefit St. Martin’s Episcopal Church.
News
West Side blues musician portrayed on the big screen
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The story of Larry Taylor’s musical family will be depicted as they struggled to survive in Chicago during the 1960’s and 1970’s.
Community
Free documentary tonight
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“Reel Black Love: Black Romance in Film” will be screened 6:30 p.m. Feb. 11 at Austin Town Hall; reservations are required.
News
Musician digs West Side’s hidden blues treasure
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Larry Taylor will talk about his new book and his band will perform April 4th at the University of Illinois at Chicago.
Business
Hours speed by at Out of the Past Records
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West Side record store delights customers from around the world.